March 14 - March 21, 2014

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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.

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 nine period day to an eight period day

Please plan on being here for this important meeting.

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 This deposit is refundable if the application is withdrawn by June 15th.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.

Parents of Current Freshman, Sophomore, and Juniors,

On Monday, March 24, each of our classes will receive their re-enrollment papers for next year. Included in this will be a Course Plan and a Registration Form. These papers are also available for download on our website under the heading, "parent resources." These will be due back to the school by Thursday, March 27 with a $50 registration fee. This fee will be applied to the tuition and fees due for next school year.

HOMES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Our international advisor is looking to gauge the level of interest for hosting international students among our ML families. 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

It's not too late to come to football workouts! Start training for next fall every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday through the Spring, at MLHS. If you have any questions, contact Coach Rich Zeiger (269) 325-1858.

Spring Sports Begin

Baseball, softball, and Lady Titan soccer have begun. The opener for baseball and softball is April 8 vs. Eau Claire. Go Titans! All the Spring Sports Schedules have been posted on our website: michiganlutheran.org/activities/athletics

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!

Sophomore Work Days

Beginning In April, our Sophomore class will help you out! 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, and if we need to bring tools (yard waste bags NOT included).

CALL MLHS to REQUEST a CREW!

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.

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.

Wisconsin Lutheran College: Rachel Nolte ('10)

President's List

Central Michigan University: Taylor Burkhardt ('12) and Kaitlin Weber ('13)

CONGRATULATIONS to our Alumni for using their gifts!

Congratulation to Bryant and Abigail (Schneider '02) Polzin whom God blessed with the gift of a son, Thomas Rowen Polzin, on February 24th, 2014.

Click here to learn more....

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Financial Office Closed

The MLHS financial office will be closed March 28 - April 7. The Great Lakes Scrip Office will be closed from Monday, April 7 through Friday, April 11. There will be no Scrip orders placed either of those weeks. An order will be submitted on Monday April 14 when GLSC opens again. Please place your order by 9am on Monday March 17 or March 24 for your Scrip needs.

Thanks !

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. 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

DRAMA PRODUCTION at MLHS~

MLHS Drama Department will present C.S. Lewis' beloved

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Friday, April 25, 1:00 PM &

Saturday, April 26, 6:00 PM

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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

Important Upcoming Dates: Save these dates!

2014 Drama Production: April 25,26

2014 Grades 3-8 Grade school Track Meet at MLHS: May 9

2014 Grades K-2 Grade School Track Meet at MLHS: May 10

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