The varsity volleyball team is very young this year, with only 1 senior and 2 players returning from last season. The team has worked hard to get better, especially on defense and serving. A lot of progress has already been made.

The season opened with a 3-0 victory at MPH. Sue Santucci led the way with 2 kills and 10 aces and Lexi Syrrell had 4 kills and 5 aces. The team placed second at a preseason tournament at Bishop Grimes, coming in first in pool play but losing the championship match.

Currently their team record is 3-3, with wins over MPH, Onondaga and Fabius Pompey. Losses were to Tully, LaFayette and Druyter.

Sophomores Annette Blair and Bailey Shattell decorate their volleyball practice t-shirts.

Modified Volleyball
Coach--Tim Murphy

The girls modified volleyball teams are enjoying a good season thus far. As of this writing, the 7th grade team has won 3 matches and lost 3 matches, while the 8th grade team has won 4 and lost 2. More importantly, we are learning the fundamentals of the game, having lots of fun, and intending to honor God with our play and attitudes.
Go Saints!

It's a
New Season!

Join Saints Boosters!

By becoming a Saints Booster, you will be helping Faith Heritage provide the equipment and resources needed to assist our coaches and teams on to a winning season!

Recent improvements and current needs include:

Gym Floor Re-finishing
New Basketball uniforms
Coaches Stipends
League Fees
General Equipment Replacement

Support Saints Athletics... Become a Saints Booster today!

Business Sponsorship:

Gold Crown $5,000
Diamond $2,500
Gemstone $1,000
Faithful Friend $500
Patron (new level) $100

Membership:
Individual/Family-- $35
Alumni-- $25

Full membership details are available on our website.
To join online, download a form, or learn more about the program, click here.

Thanks to our 2010-11
Corporate Sponsors!!

Gold Crown Sponsor:

Diamond Sponsor:

Gemstone Sponsor:

Faithful Friend Sponsor:

Patron Sponsor:

Craftsman Home Inspection
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Saints Booster Members:

The Brant Family

Kevin & Lori Burdick
Neal & Connie Capone
Jon Chase ('93)
Tim Falco ('04)
Penny Foland ('86)
Jeremy & Susan ('90) Gnade
The Last Family
The Lysack Family
Richard & Michelle Malara
Rob & Joni Mitchell
Aaron Moen
Mike & Laura Radziewski
Jeff & Kim Shattell
Dana Shaver ('99)
Ben & Kylie Werner ('00)
The Williams Family

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Join Saints Boosters!
Support FHS Athletics!
Click here!

Basketball Concession
Coordinator Needed!

We are looking for a volunteer to coordinate the concessions for home Basketball games. Patti Tyrrell will still purchase all of the food and supplies, and will coordinate the concessions for Girls Volleyball. The Basketball Coordinator will sign up helpers and run the concessions during the basketball games.
This is usually a 4 - 9 p.m. commitment. Click here to volunteer or ask questions.

Easy Ways
To Raise
$$$ for FHS!

Cartridges for Kids!

Cartridges for Kids will give a rebate to FHS for each of the following items we recycle:
Inkjet & Laser Cartridges
Cell Phones - Video Games
Digital Cameras - Laptops
GPS Devices - iPODS
Please bring donations to the Development Office.

Box Tops

Clip the Box Top$ for Education label off of your favorite household groceries and bring them to FHS. Our school earns cash when we redeem these box tops! Click here for a list of participating products.

Switch your web browsing search engine to GoodSearch!
Each time you use the GoodSearch search engine, they donate one cent to the charity of your choice. It may not seem like much... but those pennies add up to hundreds for Faith Heritage.
For details, go to www.GoodSearch.com

3740 Midland Ave. Syr., NY 13205
315.469.7777

Our Website!

...founded on Him,
"in whom are hidden
all the treasures
of wisdom and
knowledge."

Colossians 2:3

Merry Christmas!!

This is one of the best times of year at Faith Heritage School. We are so grateful for our freedom to unashamedly teach the true meaning of Christmas...and to celebrate our Savior's birth without hesitation! May you be blessed this Christmas because of the miracle of Jesus birth!
2010 High School Concert

The High School and Elementary held separate concerts to celebrate Christmas.
The 4th-6th grade choir (above) caroled at the Cecile Senior Center, and also sang for the fire fighters at the station across the street.
As part of a reading project, 4th grade students read their favorite Christmas story to first graders. (Pictured here, Julia Gnade reads to Emmaline LaCourse.)

Click here to see more photos from the Christmas Concerts!

The Results are In!
PLAN Test:

Miss Morrison met with the 10^th grade class on December 1^st to give students their results on the PLAN Test. The test was given on October 26. Miss Morrison explained how to read the score report so that the students would know how to use the information given. In addition to the students' scores, the report also gives information that will help them in their academic planning for the remainder of their high school program.

Each student received the booklet "Using your PLAN Test Results." Parents are encouraged to review the results and the booklet with their son/daughter.

PSAT/NMSQT:

Miss Morrison met with all of the juniors and the sophomores who took the PSAT test. The students received their score reports, their test booklets and information on how to log in to My College QuickStart. The information in My College QuickStart will assist students as they search for colleges, and explore majors and careers. My College QuickStart also provides a personalized SAT study plan, and a personality test for students who desire to take it. There is also information provided about scholarship programs.

Parents can review the score report with their teen and encourage him/her to log on to My College QuickStart.

Miss Morrison would be happy to meet with any parent and/or student to discuss the students' results on either the PLAN or PSAT test. If you would like to meet with her, please call the Guidance Office to schedule an appointment.

Grade 11 Parents' Meeting

An informational meeting for parents of Juniors will be held on Thursday, January 13 at 7PM in room 212. We will be talking about the "next step" for juniors as they consider college and careers. We will also give information on accessing My College QuickStart. Please plan to join us for this important meeting.

Jr. & Sr. High Retreats are ON!
Mark your calendars!!

The Junior High Retreat (7th & 8th grade) will be on Friday, March 4th. Pastor Dave Hertweck (Trinity Assembly of God) is leading this retreat. Details will be sent home soon.

The Senior High Retreat (9-12 grade) will be March 24-25th. Pastor Chuck Klinger (Northside Baptist Church) is leading this retreat at Rock Mountain Bible Camp in Pennsylvania. Details will be available soon.

We are deeply grateful to these pastors for helping us provide the retreats this year. They are an essential part of our student's spiritual development, and we hope all students will plan to attend.

French Club Starts January 10th!

Learn a new language in a fun and relaxing way! The after school French Club, lead by Veronique Bennett, is an enjoyable time of baking French desserts (and eating them), making crafts, singing and playing games... all while learning the important language of French.
Currently, there are over 225 million people in the world that speak French as their first language. This number is growing. French is the primary language of 22 countries in Africa, and is the diplomatic international language.
Come join the after school French Club, and begin to learn while having fun!
The club will run on Monday afternoons, starting January 10th through April 11th. The club costs $20 per session, for a total club cost of $220. This can be paid up front, or in four monthly installments of $55. Click here for more information, and the registration form.

Thanks for Giving!
Salvation Army Food Drive

Thank you to all who brought food in to donate to the Salvation Army. Hundreds of pounds of food was donated, and now will be distributed to needy families in Central New York. We also thank the 174th Fighter Wing for transporting our donations to Salvation Army.

Thanks to all for helping us share the love of Jesus with our community this Christmas!

FHS Grad Publishes Children's Book

Faith Heritage Alumnus, Rebecca E.B. King (1991), has written a children's book, "Unji Finds a Friend".

Synopsis:
Unji is a puppy all alone in a strange new land-- until the smell of a sandwich brings him to a little boy named Noah. By sharing a sandwich and playing a game of fetch, Unji and Noah realize that they don't have to be scared and alone. God has better plans for them, and Unji finds a Friend in an unlikely source!

Click here to go to the Tate Publishing website to order this new book from their Online Bookstore.

Mrs. Werner's class blesses Refugees this Christmas:

Rather than do a gift exchange among themselves this Christmas, the 5th/6th combination class voted to support a refugee family through Mrs. Werner's church, Eastern Hills. The class had been learning about refugees, and even recently prepared a chapel service about it. Each student brought in at least $5 to assist a selected refugee family. The class is mailing the money, along with a card and class picture to the family. The selected family consists of 4 young adults ranging in age from 18-22 (3 females and 1 male) and their mom, who is 45. They are from Iraq and their father was killed in the conflict over there. A woman from Mrs. Werner's church is tutoring them in English each week. Please pray for this family to truly sense the Savior's love this Christmas.

Sensational Saints--

Photo taken from FHS High School Christmas Concert.

Violinists Rebekah Boulos (9th grade), Sarah Boulos (6th grade) and Natalie Camloh (9th grade) performed at the Civic Center with the Syracuse Symphony Youth Orchestra on November 7th.

Congratulations ladies!

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Bonnie Huegel (clarinet), Parker Nash (tenor), Natalie Knodel (soprano), and Nicholas Hills (bass) auditioned for All County band and choir. No results yet, but we applaud them for their hard work getting ready for the auditions! Great job! (Nick Hills was absent the day of this photo.)

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Submit your story!
If your FHS student has earned an achievement or is serving in an interesting way, please share the story with us. Click here to email the information, with a photo if possible, to the Saints Report editor.

Spring Musical Coming Soon!!

This year's production is

"Singin'
In The Rain"

Mark your calendars for

Thursday, March 17th - Saturday, March 19th!

Details coming soon!

The Blessing of Volunteers...

Volunteers are so essential to the ministry of FHS. Our thanks to all of you who volunteered this Fall to help in the following areas...

Elementary Back to School Night Fall Banquet

Curriculum Night College Fair

Pizza Cooks Grandparent's Day

Café Helpers Holiday House

Copying Spiritual Emphasis Guest Meals Housing

Carpooling Mailings

Decorating Bus Drivers

Concert Preparations Room Moms

Library Clean-Up Day & many other areas!

Faith Heritage is blessed by your dedication and love for the Lord and His work.

Senior High Chapel Schedule

Below is the schedule for the next several weeks of Senior High Chapel, which is every Wednesday morning at 8:20 a.m. Parents are welcome to attend chapel at any time.

January 5 -- Pastor John Rogers, North Central Assembly

January 12 -- Mr. Larry Falco, FHS Chaplain

January 19 -- Steve Bogran, Word of Life Institute

January 26 -- Pastor Lou Giordano, Church of the Resurrection

News from the Cafe:

Volunteers Needed:

There are many ways to be involved at FHS during the school day. The Cafeteria is currently looking to fill the following needs:

Pizza Cook-- Once a month on Wednesdays from 8:15 - 2 pm.
Train as a Cafe Sub: We need a volunteer to come learn all aspects of the cafe, so when the lunch lady is sick, or needs a personal day, you would be the paid substitute.

If you have questions about any of these positions, email Cafe Supervisor, Patti Tyrrell. To volunteer, click here.

Pajama Day...in Kindergarten!

Earlier this month, Mrs. Allen's

Nathaniel, Roman & Jacob

Kindergarten class enjoyed their annual Pajama Day! Students dressed in their favorite pajamas and brought their stuffed animal friends, and even their comfy robes and slippers. Mrs. Allen also joined the fun.

Isabella, Lutenna, Grace, Emma & Lucy

Auction Date Changed--April 2nd, 2011!

The Faith Heritage School Spring Auction will be Saturday, April 2nd at Driver's Village! Please mark your calendars!! (this is a change from what was previously printed on the school calendar.)

Thank You, Mrs. LaCourse!

Mrs. LaCourse It is with sadness and deep appreciation that we say goodbye to a true servant of the Lord.

Mrs. Kathy LaCourse joined Faith Heritage School in July of 1988 as our Elementary Principal. She has served our students and this school faithfully in that role for 23 school years. Kathy has guided and encouraged hundreds of students, and many teachers, leaving a legacy of love and excellence that will endure for years to come.

Faith Heritage is indebted to Kathy. We are better because of her talents, expertise and most importantly, her love for God. Please join us in prayers of thanksgiving for Kathy's service.

Thank you, Mrs. LaCourse...we will miss you!

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As we proceed at Faith Heritage School, Miss Sandra Morrison is now School Principal (pre-k through 12^th grade). Under Sandy's direction are Department Chairs in the High School, and lead teachers in the Elementary. We are excited to announce that Cindy Allen, our Kindergarten teacher, has agreed to serve as one of the elementary lead teachers. Cindy has served Faith Heritage well for 18 years. Cindy has a true passion for teaching and will serve our school well in her new role as lead teacher. Please continue to pray for our school as we go through this leadership transition. To God be the Glory!

Investing In Our Students...
Today and for their Future!

For 39 years, the Lord has provided for Faith Heritage School through the generosity of faithful saints who believe in our mission. Tuition only covers about 75% of our operating expenses. The rest of our expenses are covered by fundraising events and gifts from individuals and businesses. This Annual Fund campaign is essential to help pay our teachers, cover utilities, and provide classroom supplies.

Our fundraising goal for the 2010/11 school year is $400,000. Currently, only about 25% of that goal has been contributed. We know that this year has offered financial challenges to many of our families and our contributors. Even so, we trust in the Lord's provision. If you have been so blessed, we ask that you prayerfully consider a gift to help us continue to provide a strong Christian education to students in our community.

We can now accept secure, online contributions using your credit/debit card. If you wish to contribute in this manor, please click the link below to go to the Support FHS page of our website.

Contribute

This is the Lord's school, and we are confident in His provision. To God be the glory!