October 4 - October 11, 2013
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL
MISSION STATEMENT
Michigan Lutheran High School provides a Christ-centered 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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The MLHS Chapter of the National Honor Society held it's inaugural meeting on Thursday, September 27th, 2013. Officers elected for the 2013-14 school year are:
President Senior Nicole Bollnow (Saint Paul- South Haven)
Vice President Senior Emily Morrison (Trinity-Bangor)
Secretary Junior Kim Kenyon (Saint Paul - Stevensville)
Treasurer Senior Molly Plocher (Grace - Saint Joseph), and
Historian Senior Elise Rosenbaum (Grace - Saint Joseph).
The NHS is developing ideas for several projects at both the individual and group level. Besides the officers the other members of the first Chapter of the Michigan Lutheran High School National Honors Society include:
Seniors:
Paul Jackemeyer (Christ, Stevensville), Khayla Jennings (Saint Matthews - Benton Harbor), Austin Koch (Resurection - Sugar Grove, IL), Kamrynn Weber (Saint Paul - South Haven), Paul Wunderlich (Peace, Granger, IN), and Michaela Zeilke (Saint Paul, Stevensville).
Juniors: Zachary Schinske and Kayla Rosenbaum (both from Grace - Saint Joseph), Emily Zerenner (Saint Paul, Sodus), Amanda Nitz and Miranda Tolsma (Saint Paul - Stevensville), Paul Jackemeyer (Christ, Stevensville), and Victoria Lindenfeld (Baroda Church of God).
Sophomores: Grace Barner (Saint Paul, South Haven), and Rochelle Walker (Grace - Eau Claire).
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Adult Basketball
Adults this is for you! We are opening the gym for some pick-up basketball games the next two Sundays from 6-8 pm. If it goes well, we'll make this a regular occurrence. Come out and get some fitness at the ML gym on Sunday evenings both this Sunday, October 6 and next Sunday, October 13.
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Taste of Ministry/ Teaching
ML offers a program called Taste of Ministry/Taste of Teaching for Juniors and Seniors interested in the pastoral or teaching ministry. Students will be matched with a local pastor or Lutheran elementary school teacher to spend a day learning what it's like to be on the other side of the desk. If you are an ML Junior or Senior who is considering the public ministry and would like to participate in the program, please contact Mr. Herbst as soon as possible.
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ALUMNI NEWS....
please mail current alumni news to:
asievert@michiganlutheran.org
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TEST GEAR
ACT Prep, online ACT, WorkKeys, and Michigan Merit Exam preparation course is a part of the freshman technology curriculum at MLHS. The course is called TestGEAR. Because ML pays an annual fee, ALL students are eligible for a Test GEAR account. The course is comprehensive and can take up to 60 hours to complete. It is interactive and personalizes itself to your specific needs as you use it. You can also visit www.act.org for released exams, sample essays, and sample questions. Students can log on at school or at home. It's not too early to begin preparation for the MME. This test gear generates an ACT score that will be used for college admissions. Talk to Mr. Lillo to get information about how to sign on to your account.
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APPLES ,APPLES EVERYWHERE
ML will be selling Caramel apples after school next week in the office, and at the home soccer game. The money made will go toward a front entryway "makeover".
Come and enjoy a treat!
Caramel with nuts
Caramel with Sprinkles
Red Candy coating with nuts
Each Apple is $1
Come and buy 1 for yourself or 1 for each of your kids. Treat school groups or groups of friends and also support Michigan Lutheran High School! If you want to pick some up during the office hours give Mrs. Sievert a call: 269-429-7861 ext. 201
Any questions about this project, please contact;
Principal Matthew Herbst 269-429-7861 ext. 204
E-mail: mherbst@michiganlutheran.org
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GUIDANCE
COLLEGE VISITS!
Oct. 10 Martin Luther College
Oct. 15 Spring Arbor 11 - 12:30
Oct. 21 Michigan Tech 10 AM
Oct. 23 Ferris State 9 AM
Oct. 29 Southwestern Michigan College 10:30 AM
Oct. 31 Michigan State University PM
Nov. 4 Detroit Mercy 9:30 AM
Nov. 12 Bethany Lutheran 8 AM
These college reps will have a table in the ML Center hallway to talk with students about their high school plans. VFW Essay Contest Information Available for Grades 9-12 The Voice of Democracy the prizes range from $500 to $5,000 for a brochure with an application, rules, etc. email: DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 1
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Selective Service Registration
Federal law says that all 18-year-old men must register with Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. Registration takes only a few minutes, and can be accomplished by visiting www.sss.gov. For additional information, call 1-847-688-6888. Failure to register can lead to fines, prison, or withholding of college grants.
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COME CHEER ON THE TITANS!
FALL SPORTS
Click on each month to get the most recent sports calendar from MLHS.
TITAN SPORTS OCTOBER
SPORTS PASSES
A family sports pass is now available from the athletic department, and can be purchased from the ticket takers at any MLHS home game. The pass will allow admittance to all immediate family members (living at home) at all home games (not valid at away games nor any MHSAA district tournaments or Lutheran elementary school tournaments played at MLHS) for the 2013-2014 school year. The cost of the pass is $109. Sorry, but the family pass is not valid for football.
Ticket prices for home games will be $2 for kindergarten through eighth grade, $5 for ninth grade through adult. Admittance is free for children who are not yet in kindergarten and for adults 65 and older.
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We've got spirit, how about you?
Michigan Lutheran High School is looking for students who want to show their school spirit and would like to be a part of the newest club at ML-the "Spirit Club"! It is open to any MLHS student and the idea is to be creative and have some fun at the same time! We will start off with creating posters and locker decals, but we are open to new ideas of promoting school spirit.
Please come join us!!
If you are interested in joining please sign up on the sheet outside the school office.
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Click here to learn more...
Help your Thrivent Dollars Support Michigan Lutheran High School
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ACT / PSAT Testing & Senior Service Day
On Wednesday, October 16, the juniors will write the PSAT test while the sophomores take the PLAN test. These are national tests that help students in their career planning and with preparation for education beyond high school. The freshmen have class while these tests are being taken. Seniors will perform service projects at our association Lutheran elementary schools by assisting the teachers in whatever ways they can. Upon completion of the tests, about 12:15, all freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are excused for the remainder of the day.
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OPERATION COATS
Please search your closets for coats, hats, and mittens in good, clean condition to warm those in need. Make your donations in the ML hallway Box October 2nd - November 5th.
teaming up to benefit Operation Coats 2013
Dairy Queen Women's Service League
Visit the St. Joseph or Stevensville DQ
October 21st through October 27th ...mention Operation Coats when ordering and 20% of your purchase will be donated to help buy warm coats for cold people!
Come in for lunch, dinner and dessert!
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Want to know what's happening at ML?
ONLINE NEWSLETTER
ML's email newsletter now has over 400 subscribers! We encourage both parents and students to add their email addresses to our mailing list. This service is free to you. Please help spread the word. You can add your email address to the list on our website www.michiganlutheran.org
or send an email requesting addition to www.asievert@michiganlutheran.org and we will add you. Past newsletters are also archived on our website.
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HONEYWELL INSTANT ALERT
Register for instant alerts to come to your house and cell phone.
Go to https://instantalert.honeywell.com
If you are not a staff member in the school, click on 'parent' in the New User
Complete the student information form. Click "submit."
Complete the corresponding screen. Click "submit."
After receiving the mssg., click "Proceed" to get started with Instant Alert.
NOTE: Remember the login Name and Password so you may use it to update
When you register, be sure to select Michigan Lutheran High School
View and check details about yourself and you family members by clicking on "My Family" after successful login
Configure alert settings for yourself by clicking "Alert Setup".
THERE WILL BE A HONEYWELL DIRECTION PAPER COMING HOME THIS WEEK WITH ALL FRESHMAN AND STUDENTS NEW TO OUR SYSTEM.
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EQUESTRIAN TEAM
This year it's a one person Sr. Team - MLHS Freshman Victoria Dumke. Victoria won the final District 3 competition last Sunday. She will move on to MIHA regionals Sep. 28-29.
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The Titan Art Class is in need of scrap leather. Please call the school office 269-429-7861 x 201 with questions, or just drop it off! Thanks in advance :)
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International Students at MLHS:
MLHS has been blessed to enroll 4 international students for the 2013-14 school year. We have two girls from South Korea; Donghee Lee, and June Lee. We also have two boys from South Korea; Louie Lim and AJ Yang.
Please reach out to these students with your help, and kind hearts. Let your light shine! God extends his love to all cultures and all people. Praise God for the chance to learn more about these individuals and their cultures and also to teach them about ours.
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一路平安
Safe Journey
Our International Program continues to move forward. While the students at ML are acclimating themselves to new daily schedules, our future students overseas are already planning for their schooling next year. To make the most of that level of pre-planning, Mr. Herbst is set to leave for a recruitment trip to China in the upcoming weeks. He'll be spending two weeks in China learning about the Chinese educational system; meeting with principals, teachers, students, and parents; as well as attending 3 recruitment fairs - all in a concerted effort to begin our next school year with a substantial number of new international students! Please add Mr. Herbst to your prayer list over the course of the next few weeks as he prepares for what will undoubtedly prove to be a trip that will be both mentally challenging and spiritually gratifying - with the final goal being that young teens will be led to the saving message of Christ-crucified.
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Music Notes from MLHS
ML SUNDAYS 2013/14 School Year
September 29 St. John's - Dowagiac, MI.........9 AM
October 6 Beautiful Savior - LaPorte, IN........9:30 AM (central time)
20 St. Paul's - South Haven, MI.........9 AM
November 17 St. Paul's - Stevensville, MI.......8 & 10:30 AM
24 Hope - Hartford, MI................10:30 AM
December 15 St. Pauls - Sodus ...................9 AM
January 12 Grace - Saint Joseph, MI.............8 & 10:30 AM
19 St. Matthew's - Benton Harbor.....9 AM
February 2 Trinity - Bangor, MI...................10:15 AM
9 Grace - Eau Claire, MI................9 AM
March 2 Good Shepherd - Benton Harbor, MI..9:30 AM
9 Peace - Granger, IN.......................9 AM
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REFORMATION FESTIVAL
Come celebrate the Lutheran Church Reformation!
Guest speaker is Paster Weber, Saint Paul, Dowagiac, MI
Sunday, November 3rd, 3 PM
Michigan Lutheran High School
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BLESSINGS
To date our fortieth anniversary drive has garnered about $200,000. We have been able to fund a number of programs including new windows, tuition assistance and improvements to our school.
We are currently raising funds for two important items. Gifts given toward these projects would be gratefully received. The projects are: a completion of the windows and exterior doors replacement, and the addition of "Chromebooks" to enhance classroom instruction. Both are extremely important to the present and future of ML.
We have $7,000 toward the Chromebooks and need an additional $25,000 to provide each student with the use of the device. The exterior doors are being ordered and will be installed, God willing by the New Year. The remaining windows on the north side of the building will complete the replacements. Total cost for windows and doors is 32,000.
Please consider your blessings and help as you can. You are encouraged to contact Mr. Kruck at 269-429-7861 ext. 203 for further information. If you have questions about the Chromebooks' role in education contact Principal Matt Herbst at 269-429-7861 ext. 204.
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Paper Drive
Dates:
2013-14
Aug. 24
Dec.7
Mar. 1
May 24
Quick Links...
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CALENDAR COMMENTS
Sept. 26 - National Honors Society meets after school
Sept. 29 - ML Sunday - St. Johns Dowagiac - 9 AM
Oct. 6 - ML Sunday - Beautiful Savior - LaPorte, IN 9:30 AM (CT)
Oct. 15 - End of 1st Quarter
Oct. 16 - Testing for grades 9-11 - 12:15 dismissal
Oct. 20 - ML Sunday - St. Paul's - South Haven 9 AM
Oct. 23 - Teacher Inservice - 11:56 dismissal
Oct. 24-25 - NO SCHOOL - Wale Conference
Nov. 3 - Reformation Festival - 3 PM
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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
Rev. Schneider 207
Ms. Sperle 214
Mr. Stangl 210
Mrs. Sievert 201
Mrs. Styx
Mrs. Wunderlich
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