December 13 - December 20 , 2013

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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.

    Merry Christmas Titan Nation,

Hustle, hustle, hustle! If your home is anything like mine, there are; lights to get up, a tree to decorate, cookies to bake, a house to get ready for guests, Christmas parties to attend, and presents to buy for our immediate family, extended family, coworkers, kids teachers, and I'm sure I've missed someone! And, I'm not running my kids to basketball, cheer, dance, or any other club right now like you are! WOW, what ever happened to peace on earth during this Christmas season? It seems more like run, run, run, buy, buy, buy, clean, clean, clean, and at the end of the day, crash, crash, crash!

Oh, I didn't mention another appointment that I have in my ever so busy schedule, church! But, by taking time for this appointment, I find the peace that I so much need in my life and the life of my family. I rejoice with those who said to me, "Let us go to the house of the Lord!" King David was right when he said those words. When I go to the house of the Lord, there I find my brothers and sisters singing "Joy to the World, the Lord is Come."  I am again encouraged by their faith and, I pray, they are encouraged by mine. The greatest peace I find by my time in my church is the reminder that I, a sinner, can come before a Holy Lord and be forgiven and accepted into his family. I can do this because of the work of that Babe of Bethlehem who lived on this earth, perfectly, and substituted himself for the punishment I deserve. Now, because he lives, I too will live! This is a message that never gets old and always brings peace to my stubborn heart.

It brings me peace to now see my children sitting (or squirming) by me. My oldest can now join me in singing and in the liturgy. My middle son is now saying the Lord's Prayer and sings along with some of the familiar songs of the liturgy. Soon, my youngest will follow suit. They come home from their Lutheran Schools singing songs for their Christmas Services and telling me what their Bible Stories are for the day.

I give thanks during this season for our Lutheran churches and schools which all help to slow down families like mine and help us to focus. They help us to focus on the gift that is not found on any shelf, but instead was first found in a manger and is now sitting at the right hand of his Father in Heaven. This gift is my Savior and yours.

God's Blessings and Merry Christmas to all of you as you too find this peace in your Savior, Jesus!


    MLHS Principal Matthew Herbst

GUIDANCE

Scholarships due soon...

12/15 Burger King

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2.5 GPA, Financial need, work 15 hours per week at any job

12/15 Western Michigan University

$4,000 annually

12/15 MI Society for Medical Research Essay

$500

Lake Michigan College Scholarship Opportunity

LMC is awarding any student who has at least a 2.5 GPA and 24 or higher on their ACT an automatic $1,000 scholarship to LMC. Students can receive more than that but they will have to complete the online scholarship application which is found at www.lakemichigancollege.edu/scholarships

Priority of these funds will be given to 2014 graduates who have their applications entered by December 2013. This application takes approximately 10 minutes.

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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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EXAMS

michiganlutheran.org

Go to the Guidance page for the 2013 Sem. 1 Exam Schedule.

- Semester exams begin on Wednesday, December 18 and continue to Friday, December 20.

- While every effort is made to schedule so that no conflicts occur, it may not be possible to avoid them all. If your student has two exams scheduled for the same hour, it is her/his responsibility to talk to the teachers involved to set up an alternative testing time for one of the conflicting exams.

- Students who have first hour exams are expected to remain for chapel and those who start their day with second hour exams should arrive in time for chapel which precedes second hour.

- Students who have first and third hour exams but do not have a second hour exam will be required to stay on campus and attend the study hall provided.

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EXAM Cookie Break

December 20, before the final exam, the Student Council is hosting a cookie break. They are asking that each student or family send a plate of cookies to school on that Friday morning. The Student Council will provide beverages.

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Attention Senior Parents: It is almost time for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is a form that must be completed if your child needs help in financing college. Colleges use this information to determine financial aid for scholarships, grants, loans, etc. You must file in Michigan between January 1, 2013 and March 1, 2013. You must begin the process by procuring a PIN. You get this by going to www.fafsa.ed.gov . This can be done before January 1. More information will be forthcoming next week.

ANNOUNCEMENT for ACT PREP COURSE

The ACT ... if you struggle with the ACT, are unprepared to take the ACT, or simply cannot spell "ACT," then help is on the way.

Dr. Scott Carlin, learning specialist from the University of Notre Dame and founder of Michiana Test Prep, is offering an ACT Prep Coursesfor a fraction of the cost. Dr. Carlin has 5 (FIVE)upcoming ACT Prep Courses in this area including options at both the Lake Michigan College (Napier) and LMC Bertrand Crossing campuses as well as Niles High School.

Improve your test-taking strategy and increase your content knowledge of all 4 ACT sections (ENGLISH, MATH, READING, & SCIENCE). Get a better score, make yourself happier, make your parents prouder, and increase your chances of going to the college you really want to.

**Classes begin in JANUARY & FEBRUARY!

***Spots are limited, so sign up soon.

COME CHEER ON THE TITANS!

WINTER SPORTS

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ALUMNI

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TITAN TIP-OFF TOURNAMENT

MLHS is hosting its annual boys' basketball Tip-off Tournament on Friday, December 13, and Saturday, December 14. To prepare for the tournament, students will be dismissed at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 13.

Please refer to michiganlutheran.org for the Titan Tip-Off Schedule

RIMPEL'S FAMOUS BRISKET SANDWICHES coming to MLHS!

Friday, Dec. 13

Chef Mike Rimpel and Sous Chef Kathy Rimpel will serve their renowned smoked brisket at the boys' basketball games Friday! Serving begins at 5:15. $7.00 buys you a meal that includes a large sandwich, chips, pickle, and drink. A small sandwich plate is available for $5.00.

Don't miss this MLHS fine dining experience!

Titan Burgers

This Saturday the Titan Food Stand will be selling the traditional Titan Burgers! Huge cheesburgers almost the size of a plate will be sold for $7.00. Come and see what everyone is talking about!

MLHS Students performing at Martin's Supermarket - Stevensville

MLHS Festival Singers and a brass quintet from our band will be performing Christmas carols at the Martin's Supermarket in Stevensville on Thursday, December 19th, from 5-6:30 PM.

CHRISTMAS DANCE UPDATE

Please note that the annual Christmas Dance / Dinner is scheduled to begin at 6:30 at Friday, December 20, the last day of final exams.

Place: F.O.P. Hall, Diller Road (off M-139)

Time: Friday, December 20- Students check-in from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Dance will end at 11:00 p.m.

Cost: Dinner will be served starting at 6:30. If you have paid your one-time

fee of $20.00, dinner and dance are free.

GUESTS: ML students must sign up their guest in advance at the school office. Guests need to bring $10.00 entry fee the night of the dance.
One guest per student only please, and all guests must be 19 or younger and must provide a copy of his/her ID and a phone number to reach parents.

Students are not allowed to leave before 11 PM without a chaperone who will need to speak to a parent on the phone.

$crip for the Holidays

Scrip makes a great gift for the holidays to use as gift certificates or to make your holiday purchases. Cards are available for gasoline, fast food, as well as for major department stores and fine resturaunts. Scrip makes a wonderful, flexible gift for high school and college students. The added benefit to the convenience of Scrip purchases is that a percentage of the proceeds can go directly toward your ML student's tuition! Give Scrip a try!

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

CONSIDER A DONATION

MLHS desperately needs to replace the exterior doors and windows on the North side of the building. The total job will run $32, 000. We need donations to complete this project! Please consider a gift for the doors as you plan your end-of-the-year finances. Contact William Kruck at ML for more information.

2014 SENIOR CLASS TRIP PARENT INFORMATION

Click to view the 2014 Senior Class Trip Parent Letter