March 7 - March 14, 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.

~Upcoming ML Sundays~

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!

SPEEDBALL TOURNAMENT

On Saturday, March 15th MLHS Student Council is having a speedball tournament. Students from all area high schools are welcome to enter teams of 5, with at least 2 girls. Rules and registration forms are available in the MLHS office and must be returned with the $10 entry fee by Wednesday, March 12th.

2014 - 2015 Freshman Testing and Registration

Students who will be entering the 9th grade in the fall of the 2014 - 2015 school year will be given the opportunity to take the Explore test at MLHS on Saturday, March 22, from 9am until noon. This test, which is prepared by the same organization that produces the ACT, helps parents and advisors learn about each 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 2014 - 2015 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 This deposit is refundable if the application is withdrawn by June 15th.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.

Parent Meeting

Attention all parents of freshmen, sophomore, and junior students:

MLHS administration will be holding an important informational meeting regarding scheduling and course changes for the 2014-2015 school year. The meeting will be held in the MPR on Thursday, March 20 at 6:30 pm. The topics will include:

Adding AP Courses at ML
Dropping Electives
Foreign Language Offerings
Registering for 2014-2015 school year
Changing from a 9 period day to an 8 period day

Please plan on being here for this important meeting.

HOMES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Our international advisor is looking to gauge the level of interest among our ML families to host international students. In order to do this, a brief survey will be sent to the families of current freshmen and sophomores. Please bear in mind that hosting a student does not necessarily require a year-long commitment on your part. In many instances, we will be looking for short-term housing providers to accommodate either a current host family who can't take their international student with them on an extended trip or to give those international students who live in our dorms a chance to experience the life and culture of an American family. Please take the time to answer the survey and return it by March 21st. If you don't receive a survey but would like one, please contact our International Advisor, Heidi Plocher: 269-429-7861, ext. 211.

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.

Spring Sports Begin

Reminder to all athletes who will be playing spring sports: You need to have a current physical (dated after 4/15/13) in order to practice with the team. Forms are available on the school athletic web page. (michiganlutheran.org/activities/athletics)

Practices begin Monday, March 10.

ATHLETIC SCHEDULE CHANGES

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

www.michiganlutheran.org

~Activities

~~Athletics

CONGRATULATIONS to All the Titan Basketball Teams of the 2013-14 School Year! Our middle school, junior varsity and varsity teams all had very successful seasons. We give God the glory for the skills learned, the talents used, and the health granted!

Winter Sports Banquet

The MLHS Winter Sports Banquet will be held in the gymnasium on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 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 seasons well done!

Spring Concert and Spaghetti Supper Announcement

On Sunday, March 23^rd, 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 will focus on Psalm 23 and the various themes of comfort we find in this beloved Old Testament song. 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.

SENIOR PARENTS: We are looking for volunteers to help with the spaghetti supper. We will need help on Saturday, March 22 with garlic bread preparations, and at 11 am MPR set-up with help from the band and choir seniors. Set-up at 3:30 on Sunday, March 23 along with CLEAN-UP afterward is also a great way to volunteer. If you can help, please call Lisa Zielke at 269-757-6264 or email lisa@zielkehomes.com.

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.

Allison Lillo is the Michigan Lutheran High School recipient of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Award. Allison attended a brief ceremony where DAR recipients from area schools were recognized. She is a senior at MLHS and the daughter of Jeff and Julie Lillo.

College Representatives Visiting MLHS in March

March 10 - Wisconsin Lutheran College

March 11 - Bethany Lutheran College

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)

President's List

Southwestern Michigan College: Faith Styx ('12) and Mark Styx ('10)

CONGRATULATIONS to our Alumni for using their gifts!

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 are still seeking donations. 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

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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

March

Wed. 12 Pancakes,sausage, cinn.rolls................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

Important Upcoming Dates: Save these dates!

2014 Grade school Track Meet at MLHS: May 9

2014 Junior/Senior Banquet: May 10

2014 Awards/Recognition Night: May 14

2014 Prism Concert: May 17, May 18

2014 Graduation Service: May 25

2014 WELS National Youth Rally: June 25 - June 28

Paper Drive

Dates:

2013-14

Mar. 1

May 24

Quick Links...

MLHS Website

What About Jesus Website

Parents Cross-Link Website

Quick Links...

CALENDAR COMMENTS

Mar. 7 - End of third quarter

Mar. 10 - Wisconsin Lutheran College Rep. visiting MLHS

Mar. 11 - Bethany Lutheran College Rep. visiting MLHS

Mar. 15 - Speedball Tournament

Mar. 14 - 16 - Band Festival

Mar. 18 - Winter Sports Banquet: 6:30

Mar. 20 - Parent Class Scheduling Meeting 6:30 PM

Mar. 21 - 11:56 Dismissal - Teacher In-service

Mar. 22 - Freshman Testing and Registration

Mar. 23 - Spaghetti Dinner 5 PM

Mar. 23 - Spring Concert 7 PM

Mar. 24-28 - Senior Class Trip

Mar. 26 - BOR 7 PM

Mar. 31 - April 6 SPRING BREAK - No School

April 7 - School Resumes 8 AM

For more information: michiganlutheran.org

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