March 15 - March 22, 2013
MISSION STATEMENT
Michigan Lutheran High School provides a Christ-centered, confessionally Lutheran secondary education to prepare young adults for lives of Christian service in their churches, workplaces, communities, the world, and for life with their Lord in eternity. |
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"Train a Child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not turn from it" Proverbs 22:6
2013 - 2014 Freshman Testing and Registration
Saturday, March 16, 2013 from 9am - Noon
Students who will be entering the 9th grade in the fall of the 2013 - 2014 school year will be given the opportunity to take the Explore test at MLHS on Saturday, March 16, from 9am until noon. This test, which is prepared by the same organization that produces the ACT, helps parents and advisors learn about their student's level of preparation in English, math, reading, and science. While the students are writing their tests, parents may register their children for the 2013 - 2014 year. A $50 registration deposit is to be paid at the time of registration. This deposit is refundable if the application is withdrawn by June 15th. If a student is planning to attend MLHS but cannot make the registration date, parents should call the high school at 269-429-7861 to make other arrangements.
THE MAKE UP DATE FOR THIS TEST WILL BE SATURDAY, MARCH 23 9 AM - NOON. Please call the ML office if you will be coming on this date. Thank you! | |
Give as You are Able
Phase II of the Window Project is almost completed! We need your help to finish! We are in need of $680 more to install new windows in the library. This will finish all major windows in the school. The new windows are ordered and installation will begin within the next month. Please help this project! No amount is too small.
If you can respond to God's blessings in your life by helping the ministry at ML we would be thankful for your support; now, in the past, and in the future. Call William Kruck at
269-429-7861 ex. 203 or Bette Otte at 269-429-7861 ex. 212 to contribute. | |
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Bandfest
This Sunday, March 17th, four of our MLHS students will be representing Michigan Lutheran High School at the National WELS Band Festival, held at Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minnesota. Concert participants are Carly Andres (10), Rachel Mischke (12), Katherine Seidler (12), and Daniel Trelenberg (12). The concert begins at 3 PM Eastern time and can be viewed online at www.mlc-wels.edu/media/mlc-tv .
Each year the area Lutheran high schools of the WELS join together for either one national or two regional festivals. This year's national festival will bring together about 100 student musicians from our various high schools and prep schools across the country. One of the highlights of this year's festival is that the band will be premiering a newly commissioned piece of music, written especially for these young musicians and this festival by composer Jesse Ayers. It promises to be a wonderful event; please tune in to hear our young musicians use their musical talents to God's glory! | |
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Robotics at ML
Mark your calendar FIRST Robotics March 16 at Saint Joseph High School. You are looking for the CW Tech Team Robotarians Team number 2959
Michigan Lutheran students have the opportunity to join a multi-school FIRST Robotics team. Our team, "CW Tech Team Robotarians" is a US F.I.R.S.T. (For inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition team started in 2008, consisting of high school students from Coloma, Watervleit, Eau Clare, Grace Christian, LMC and MLHS
MLHS student members this year are Cody Laughlin and Noah Russell. Our first competition is on March 8-9 at Gull Lake. The Following week we will be in competition at Saint Joseph High School. Please come down to Saint Joseph High School on Saturday March 16 to watch this exhilarating competition.
FIRST Robotics mission is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.
Called "The varsity Sport for the Mind," FRC combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. Under strict rules, limited resources, and time limits, teams of 25 students or more are challenged to raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork skills, and build and program robots to perform prescribed tasks against a field of competitors. It's as close to "real-world engineering" as a student can get. Volunteer professional mentors lend their time and talents to guide each team.
Every year, at the beginning of January, the FIRST Organization launches a completely new and challenging game. For the next 6 weeks, each of the over 150 Michigan (and over 2,000 international) teams, designs, constructs, and tests a robot to accomplish the numerous tasks comprising the game. During this period the students devote about 1300-1500 man-hours towards successful completion of the robot. Afterward, the team competes with about 40 other teams at 2 of 7 Michigan district events. Based on the results of these events, a state-wide for all the Michigan Teams is created. Those Teams winning an event, an event award, or ranking high enough on the state-wide rankings qualifies to go to the State Championship.
All of the expenses for the robot construction, travel, lodging, for the CW Tech Team are obtained by student-directed fundraising activities, such as local business donations, school vending machine sales, pancake breakfasts, and raffles. NO DIRECT FUNDING COMES FROM THE SCHOOLS.
USFIRST is an organization that promotes more than just building and competing with a robot. They also support, "gracious professionalism" by designing the competitions to reinforce inter-team cooperation. In addition, awards are given at each of the direct and State events for team community service activities, mentoring, and citizenship. Direct and National awards are also given for drafting/design, 3D animation, mentoring, and several others. |
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Winter Sports Banquet
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 6:30 PM
Each family attending is asked to bring a main dish and salad or a main dish and a dessert. Please provide your own table service. Rolls and beverages will be provided. Please be generous as you prepare your dishes so that we are sure we will have enough for everyone.
Come help us cheer on our winter sports athletes and coaches for a season well done!
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MME MAKE-UP DATE
ML JUNIOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS:
In result of the snow day we had last week Wednesday, we will need to make up a testing day for the Juniors. This day will be Wednesday, March 20, 2013. This testing day will begin at 8 AM, and be finished at aproximately noon. At this time the juniors will be dismissed for the day. Freshman, Sophomore and Senior classes will be held as ussual starting at 8:40 and dismissing at 3:12.
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WELS Hispanic Outreach
Pastor Tim Flunker, our WELS Hispanic Outreach Consultant, is coming to our area to help our WELS congregations get started in planning outreach to the Hispanic communities in Southwest Michigan.
When: Thursday, March 21, 2013
Where: St. Paul's, Stevensville
Time: 7:00 PM | |
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Special Hot Lunch
Friday March 22 a Turkey Dinner will be served
Normal price of $3.50
MENU: Roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Dinner Roll, Corn, Stuffing, Lettuce salad, and Dessert
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ML Spring Concert
On Sunday, March 24th, the band and choirs of the Michigan Lutheran High School Fine Arts Department will be presenting their annual Spring Concert, beginning at 7:00 PM. This year's concert falls on Palm Sunday and will focus on themes relevant to Holy Week, the forgiveness we have through Christ, and the glorious return of Jesus on Judgment Day. Please join us for this special event! The annual Spaghetti Supper fundraiser, sponsored by the Senior Class, will also be held that evening, beginning at 5:00 PM.
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International Student Open House
Our International Student Program is at a very exciting point in its early history! On February 6, 2013 we were given approval by the United States Student Exchange and Visitor Program to be a host school for students with F-1 visas. What does that mean for our school and its families? We are being given the opportunity to educate students from foreign countries in the knowledge of Christ and to continue to keep them in our spiritual care for four years! Many of these students will arrive here not knowing (or caring) who their Savior is. Praise be to God that we have been given this truly amazing opportunity to share our faith with them through our daily focus on Christ, a Christ-centered curriculum, a Christ-focused faculty and staff, and our Christ-focused student body! Your opportunity to serve lies in the following: we are now seeking host families for these students. On March 24th at 6 pm, prior to the Spring Concert , stop by the Media Center for a presentation on what responsibilities and blessings exist in serving as a host family. We are looking for strong Christian families who have a desire to have an opportunity to share the Gospel with these students. Come and learn more! | |
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Parents of Current Freshmen, Sophomore, and Juniors,
On Monday, March 25, each our classes will receive their re-enrollment papers for next year. Included in this will be a Course Plan and a Registration Form. These will be due back to the school by Thursday, March 28 with a $50 registration fee. This fee will be applied to the tuition and fees due for next school year.
The copies of the registration forms and course plans can be found on our website www.michiganlutheran.org under My Titan Resources. | |
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Michigan Lutheran Athletic Department would like to let its fans know that
the WEBSITE: schedulestar.com is now a reliable source to get information. When doing the search on the website, please search for MichiganLutheranHS.
These Titan Sports have already gotten underway:
Titan girls Soccer and Softball
Titan Boys Baseball
The Opener for Baseball and Softball will be Thursday, April 11 against Eau Claire.
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~Upcoming ML Sundays~
Sunday, April 14 ML Sunday @ Beautiful Savior - LaPorte, IN 9:30 (Central Time)
The ML Family is to join in expressing our appreciation to God for providing congregations and schools that lovingly support Christian secondary education at MLHS. The Festival Singers edify these special services in song; Rev. Schneider leads the service. Let us come and worship God who makes it all possible! | |
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Sophomore Work Days
this April
Please call MLHS and let us know:
* Your job
*How large of a crew you'd like
*The location of the job
*How long you think the job will take
*If we need to bring tools (yard waste bags NOT included)
CALL MLHS to REQUEST a CREW!
(269) 429-7861 ext. 201 |
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~DRAMA PRODUCTION at MLHS~
MLHS Drama Department will present:
"Fiddler on the Roof Jr."
Saturday, April 27, 7:00 PM
(Doors open at 6:30)
Sunday, April 28, 3:00 PM
Sunday April 28th at 1 PM is the Heritage Luncheon at ML. | |
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GUIDANCE
JUNIORS:
Juniors who may be interested in going off campus during their senior year, MUST FIRST talk to Mr. Kruck!
PARENTS: If you have any questions regarding off campus classes please call Mr. Kruck at 269-429-7861 Ext: 203
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Scholarships!
For a list of all the scholarships, information, and dues dates, please go to www.michiganlutheran.org. Click on Academics and then guidance. With other questions please talk to Mr Kruck at 269-429-7861 ext. 203.
A list of some scholarships due in March
3/16 Michigan Retailers Assoc.
$1,000 Must be employed by or child of MRA business.
3/17 WLC Acacemic or Presidential Scholarship www.wisconsinlutherancollege.org
Enrolled in Fine Arts, Arts, Music or Theatre - based on academics
WLC Academic Scholarship
$7,500
3/17 St. Joseph Birthright Auxiliary
$1,000 - Essay
3/23 Exchange Club: St Joseph/Benton Harbor Essay www.exchangeclub.org
$1,000-$10,000
3/30 MI State Troopers Assistance Fund
3.5 GPA, Extra-curricular /Community Service/Job
3/31 Chevrolete/Michelle Kwan REWARDS
3.2 GPA, Female Athlete
3/31 Buick Achievers
$25,000/yr & $2,000/yr
3/31 MCI Cutting Edge Scholars
Develop & submit internet project
3/31 Michigan Two-Cylinder Club
$1,000
3/31 Twin City Players/Brian Swiger Essay
$1,000 - Participation in the Arts 2.5 GPA
3/31 Honor Credit Union
$1,000
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Register for Summer Camp at Camp Lor-Ray!
Camp Lor-Ray is our ELS & WELS Camp in Michigan. Camp programs are available for campers from Preschool to High School. Staff and counselors are also needed. Early registration (and a nice discount) ends April 15. Daily schedule includes outdoor recreation, swimming and canoeing in a private lake, campfires, fellowship, Bible Studies and devotions. The theme for this summer is "Maker of Heaven and Earth," focusing on God the Father and His continued role in our creation and life. |
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ML Sundays
| Date | Time | Location | | | | | November 18, 2012 | 8:00/10:30 AM | Grace - St. Joseph, MI | | December 9, 2012 | 9:00 AM | Grace - Eau Claire, MI | | December 16, 2012 | 10:30 AM | Hope - Hartford, MI | | January 13, 2013 | 9:00 AM | St. John - Dowagiac, MI | | January 20, 2013 | 9:00 AM | Peace - Granger, IN | | January 27, 2013 | 9:30 AM | Good Shepherd - Benton Harbor, MI | | February 10, 2013 | 8:00/10:30 AM | St. Paul - Stevensville, MI | | February 17, 2013 | 9:00 AM | St. Paul - Sodus, MI | | February 24, 2013 | 9:00 AM | St. Matthew - Benton Harbor, MI | | March 3, 2013 | 9:00 AM | St. Paul - South Haven, MI | | April 14, 2013 | 9:30 AM (Central) | Beautiful Savior - LaPorte, IN |
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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES: SAVE THE DATES!
Grace Youth bowling from 6-8:30: March 23
April 27, 2013 ML Musical Production Fiddler on the Roof Jr. 7 PM
April 28, 2013 Heritage Dinner ( an ML "Thank you" to it's supporters 55 and older)
April 28, 2013 ML Musical Production: Fiddler on the Roof Jr. 3 PM
2013 Gradeschool Track Meet at MLHS: May 10th
2013 Junior/Senior Banquet: May 11th
2013 Awards/Recognition Night: May 15th 6:30 PM
2013 MLHS Camp Dates:
June 10-14 Kids basketball Camp. Boys grades 2-8. Girls grade 3-8.
June 17-21 JV basketball Camp. Girls and boys.
July 8-12 VB Camp. Grades 4-6;7-8
July 15-19 VB Camp. Grades 1-3;9-10
July 22-26 High School Football camp
July 26 Kids football camp
2013 Michigan District Youth Rally: July 17-20
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Paper Drive
Dates:
March 2
June 1
Quick Links...
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CALENDAR COMMENTS
March 15 - Half-Day 12:05 Dismissal/ Faculty In-Service
March 16 - 8th Grade Testing and Registration 9 AM - Noon
March 20 - Juniors Make-up MME Day 8 am - Noon
March 21 - Spanish Outreach Speaker at St.Pauls Stevensville 7 PM
March 24 - Spaghetting Supper Fundraiser 5 PM
March 24 - Easter Concert 7 PM
March 24 - International Program Informational Open House 6 PM
March 25-28 - Senior Class Trip to Washington DC
March 28 - Registration due for all students at MLHS
March 27 - BOR 7 PM
March 29 - April 8 - Easter Break NO SCHOOL
April 3 - 7 - Tennesee Mission Trip |
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MLHS Telephone (269)429-7861
Extensions are as follows:
Mr. Herbst 204
Mr. Briney 209
Mr. Eggert 215
Mrs. Eggert 216
Mrs. Gephart
Mrs. Plocher 211
Mr. Kruck 203
Mr. Lillo 208
Mrs. Otte 212
Mr. Pappenfuss 206
Mrs. Rush
Rev. Schneider 207
Ms. Sperle 214
Mr. Stangl 210
Mrs. Sievert 201
Mrs. Styx
Mrs. Wunderlich 284 |
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