February 21 - February 28, 2014

For all MLHS calendars and information please click here.

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.

SCHEDULE CHANGE

Per Countryside Academy's request the game times are as follows.

Please note: This is a change from the original schedule.

Friday, 2/21/2014 - MLHS @ Countryside Academy

JV Boys: 4:30

V Girls: 6:00

V Boys: 7:30

INFORMATIONAL OPEN HOUSE

Invite a Friend to learn about Christian Education

On Sunday, February 23, from 1:00 to 3:00pm parents of prospective Titan students are invited and encouraged to attend an informational open house. Please take this opportunity to learn about ML, its curriculum, extra curricular activities, and your financial investment in Christian Education. Included is information about the Michigan Merit Curriculum that will affect your child. You will also hear how MLHS will meet and exceed these standards. This is a wonderful opportunity to invite friends and neighbors who would like to learn more about ML. Our students and families are the best "advertisement"for Christ-centered education.

Registration for Class of 2018

If you have a student currently in eighth grade and would like to enroll them as a

freshman at MLHS for the upcoming school year, we are now accepting

applications. Please share this information with members of your congregation,

people in your neighborhood, or with friends or family that you think would be

interested in learning about our Christ-centered secondary high school. If you

have any questions, please contact Mr. Herbst or call the school office for an

information packet and application form. Our website now has a page set up just

for the Class of 2018. Check it out for steps to registration and important dates, as

well as for opportunities to learn more about MLHS.

HOMES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International Students will be provided with student housing at MLHS beginning next school year. However, during the 2014-15 school year we will have limited space available in our new facility for our anticipated number of international students. Therefore, we will still be seeking a number of host families.

If you are interested in providing a home to an international student and have questions about the process, our International Advisor, Heidi Plocher, will be available on Sunday, February 23 during the open house at Michigan Lutheran High School from 1pm - 3pm to answer any and all questions you may have.

Titan Football Workouts Have Begun...

Football workouts will be every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at MLHS. They begin at 4 PM. If you have any questions, contact Coach Rich Zeiger (269) 325-1858.

ATHLETIC SCHEDULE CHANGES

Please check the Athletics Page on the MLHS Website for any changes to the schedule and for updated winter sports calendars.

www.michiganlutheran.org

~Activities

~~Athletics

Our concessions and gate workers are much needed at our MLHS home games. Help to make our Titan home games successful.

Titan Athlete Parents: Check our athletic page for your work time. Your help is appreciated.

LADY TITAN DISTRICT GAMES

All girls district games will be played at Lake Michigan Catholic High School.

Monday 2/24 7:30 ML v. LMC

Please check the web page above for a full district game schedule.

Special LES Basketball Nights

You are invited to LES Basketball Nights at MLHS

February 25th at MLHS vs. New Buffalo 6 & 7:30

*free admission for all students, parents, faculty, and staff of all Lutheran Elementary Schools

*each student will get a titan dollar for the concession stand and be registered for a drawing.

PLEASE JOIN US TO CHEER OUR TITANS TO A VICTORY!

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Concession Stand Update

Brisket sandwiches will be sold beginning at 5 PM during the boys basketball game on Tuesday, February 25th.

~Upcoming ML Sundays~

Sunday, March 2 ~ Good Shepherd ~ Benton Harbor ~ 9:30 AM

Sunday, March 9 ~ Peace ~ Granger, IN ~ 9 AM

The ML Family will 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!

CONGRATULATIONS

to the MLHS 2014 Winterfest Prince and Princess

Prince Louie Lim is a sophomore at ML and the son of In Su Lim & Sung Hee Kwon. They live in Seoul, South Korea. He is currently living with the Myra Jewell family.

Princess Donghee is a sophomore at ML and the daughter of Sangeon Lee & Jinyee Song. They live in Goyang-si, South Korea. She is currently living with Pastor & Jayne Bartz & family.

Photo: Here's another great shot of the 2014 Prince and Princess at MLHS

GUIDANCE

Scholarships due soon...Please click here: List of Scholarships due in March

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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.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Michaela Zielke placed 1^st in the VFW Voice of Democracy Essay Contest. Michaela is a Senior at MLHS and the daughter of Jim and Lisa Zielke.

FAFSA BULLETIN

SENIOR PARENTS ~ HAVE YOU STARTED YOUR FAFSA?

It is 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. Remember, if you don't have your exact income for 2013, you can estimate and correct the amount at a later date.You must file in Michigan between January 1, 2014 and March 1, 2014. You must begin the process by procuring a PIN. You get this by going to www.fafsa.ed.gov .

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 Course for 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 four 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 are held throughout February.

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

Please contact Mr. Kruck with any questions or for more information.

ALUMNI

To report recent alumni news, please send information to asievert@michiganlutheran.org

Praise God for the gift of Education! These MLHS Alumni made the Dean's List for the Fall Semester.

Hope College: Chelsey Jennings ('10), Cara Conrad ('11), Mitch Conrad (13)

Wisconsin Lutheran College: Rachel Nolte ('10)

CONGRATULATIONS to our Alumni for using their gifts!

Scoreboards Upgrade

A big Titan thank you to David and Gyl Kasewurm for the donation of two new basketball scoreboards. This is a huge upgrade for our gymnasium and will serve us for many years.

A crew of volunteers installed the two new scoreboards in one day. A special thank you to Al Nitz, Mike and Kathy Rimpel, Ross Rogien, Keith Hafer, and John Eggert.

Click here to learn more....

Help your Thrivent Dollars Support Michigan Lutheran High School

A Project to be completed with your help...

The much needed doors and exterior windows for our building are now installed. We were blessed to finish the project before the big polar vortex of January! Please visit the school and we will be happy to show you the results. However as of this writing we still need $10,000. What a great opportunity to assist the ministry of MLHS! Individuals, churches, and organizations can help us finish this effort. Contact Bill Kruck at 269-429-7861 extension 203 or Bette Otte at 269-429-7861 extension 212 if you can help.

Camp Lor-Ray Kids' Camp

Summer Camp registration is now open for camps for preschool to high school campers. Register soon to receive a $25 discount! There are additional discounts for families and for inviting new campers. We are also seeking summer staff: Pastors/Bible leaders, adult counselors,cooks, nurses, etc.

Our summer theme is "Jesus Only" from Matthew 17:8 "When they had lifted up their eyes, they saw noone but Jesus only" (NKJV/ESV). We'll be focusing on the 2nd person of the Trinity and what it means to carry our crosses as young disciples of Christ. Camp Lor-Ray is located near Muskegon, MI on 165 acres of forest land with a private lake. It assists ELS and WELS churches by providing a Christ-Centered recreation environment for youth and families. Register and apply at

www.CampLor-Ray.org

DO YOU SHOP AMAZON.com?

There is a new way to shop on Amazon.com and support Michigan Lutheran High School at the same time! Go to http://smile.amazon.com/ch/38-1915418 and find Michigan Lutheran High School. Every time you purchase on this Smile.Amazon.com website, MLHS will receive a percentage of your purchase. You can find many things on Amazon.com. Please consider helping out ML by using this site for all of your online purchases!

2014 SENIOR CLASS TRIP PARENT INFORMATION

Click to view the 2014 Senior Class Trip Parent Letter

SCRIP PROGRAM

Again this year, parents who participate in the Scrip program will split the profits generated with Michigan Lutheran. Specifically, 50% of the profits will be applied to the student's tuition; the other 50% will be kept by ML for current expenses. Relatives and friends may help increase an ML parent's order by having their orders placed on the ML parent's order form. If you have questions, please call Mrs. Bette Otte at 429-7861, ex. 212.

Scrip orders need to be turned in by 9:00 AM on Mondays. These orders will normally be available for pickup by Thursday of the same week. Orders placed after 9:00 AM may not be available until the following week.

Please click here for a list of Scrip merchants

ML MOM'S Lunch Menu

February

Wed. 5 Tacos...................Fri. 7 Pasta

Wed. 12 Tacos.................Fri. 14 Sloppy Joes

Wed. 19 Tacos.................Fri. 21 Turkey Dinner

Wed. 26 Tacos.................Fri. Pasta

March

Wed. 5 Tacos.................. Fri. 7 Sloppy Joes

Wed. 12 Tacos.................Fri. 14 Pasta

Wed. 19 Tacos.................Fri. 21 None - Early Dismissal

Wed. 26 Tacos.................Fri. 28 Chili Dogs/Hot Dogs

April

Wed. 9 Tacos...................Fri. 11 None - Early Dismissal

Wed. 16 Tacos.................Fri. 18 None - Good Friday

Wed. 23 Tacos.................Fri. 25 Pasta

Wed. 30 Tacos.................Fri. May 2 To be announced

May

Wed.7 Tacos....................Fri. 9 None - Early Dismissal

Wed. 14 To Be Announced

MLHS Silent Auction Update

The MLHS Alumni Association would like to thank everyone who supported us through the Silent Auction. Due to your efforts, we have raised over $10,000 for Tuition Assistance.

We do have some items that did not sell so we will be having another small silent auction during the basketball game on Thursday, February 27th. Come and take another look at what we have.

Once again, thank you for your continued support of the ministry at Michigan Lutheran High School.