Exciting News from Michigan Lutheran High School

March 22 - March 29, 2013

For all MLHS calendars and information please click here.

Click here to view a note from the Principal

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.

~PROUD TO BE A TITAN~

2012-13 School Sportsmanship Awards

Michigan Lutheran MS/HS was honored with both the Walt Lange Sportsmanship Award and the Denny Kniola Sportsmanship Award again for 2012-13. Michigan Lutheran is consistently at or near the top each year in the voting for these awards and are actually repeating from last year for both. Congratulations to all the student-athletes, coaches and supporters from ML whose consistent display of sportsmanship earned them this award.

"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

Make-up Date is March 23, 9 AM - 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 Michigan Lutheran High School. 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 This deposit is refundable if the application is withdrawn by June 15th.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!

The ML Music Department Presents:

To Stand in Joy Beside You

On Sunday, March 24^th, 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.

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 share the Gospel with these students. Come and learn more!

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.

SPRING BREAK

MLHS will be closed for Holy Week and Spring Break March 29 - April 8. The ML Faculty and Staff woud like to wish the ML Family a safe and relaxing Spring Break! May God's love surround you as you look to the cross and the empty tomb for forgiveness, life, and salvation!

Click here to download the TN Itinerary

Parents of Students going on the Tennessee Mission Trip

Please look for an email coming this week which will include the itinerary for the trip. Please contact Mr. Herbst with any questions.

SCRIP NEWS

There will be no scrip orders during the week of March 31 - April 7. Great Lake Scrip will be closed. April 9th will be next time you can place an order.

ATHLETICS:

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 are underway:

Titan Girls Soccer and Softball

Titan Boys Baseball

Girls Soccer has it's first game on Monday, April 8 at River Valley High School.

The first home game for our soccer girls will be Wednesday, April 10 vs. Brandywine.

The Opener for Baseball and Softball will be Thursday, April 11 against Eau Claire at ML.

GO TITANS!

~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!

Sophomore Work Days

Saturday, April 13 & 20

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

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.

Parents of Students involved in the Musical: Fiddler on the Roof Jr.

The April Musical Practice Schedule can be found at our website:

www.michiganlutheran.org

*Click on Activities

*Click on Fine Arts

*Click on Drama (there you will find a link at the bottom of this page)

Robotics at ML

Congratulations to your CW Tech Robotics team for winning the St. Joseph district event against 39 other teams. This past weekend, after going 12-0 during the qualifying matches and achieving the number 1 seed rank, the Robotarians formed an alliance with Team Excel from Niles and The Copperbots from Calumet, Michigan to compete in the elimination matches. After sweeping the quarter-final and semi-final matches, your Robotics team won the event in three very tight finals matches. The CW Tech Robotarians are presently ranked 2nd in the State and, as of Friday, 14th among 850 FIRST teams worldwide. This win qualifies us to compete at the Michigan State Competition in April. Way to go team!!!

The team would like to thank the numerous faculty, staff, and administrators who came and supported your team. It was greatly appreciated!

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

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

3/10 CITI Scholarship Essay www.scholastic.com/collegesucces

3/23$1,000

SENIORS

It is time to turn senior photos into the yearbook staff. If you have already had your pictures taken, please either bring in the photo you intend to use or have your photographer mail or email photos to Miss Sperle at dsperle@michiganlutheran.org. Photos are due Friday, April 12th. If you don't turn in a photo by that date, we will use your ID photo.

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.

jackie kenyon

ALUMNI NEWS

Jennifer Jackemeyer won 3rd place for academic writing in the Walter Cunningham writing competition recently. She won a monetary prize along with having her name inscribed on a plaque in the Language and Humanities Hall. In addition, her essay will be published online at http://www.inscriptionsjournal.org/writing/walter-cunningham-writing-contest/2013-walter-cunningham-writing-contest/

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

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES: SAVE THE DATES!

April 27, 2013 ML Musical Production Fiddler on the Roof Jr. 7 PM

April 28, 2013 Heritage Dinner ( an ML "Thank you" to its 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 Annual Freshman Car Wash: 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

Congratulations to our Middle School Titans girls basketball team. They are playing in the National Tournament this weekend. You can watch the opening ceremonies Thursday at 7:00 PM at www.lbaa.org. The Titans first game is on Friday at 3:05 vs. Bloomington Minnesota Lutheran. Go Titans! We are very proud of you.