October 12 - October 19, 2015

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MLHS CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MISSION STATEMENT

Michigan Lutheran High School provides Christ-centered learning for Christ-centered living.

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CALENDAR CHANGE

Titan Volleyball Time Change:

Tuesday, October 13, 2015 Varsity VB Team plays at Bridgman at 5:30

Tuesday, October 13, 2015 Junior Varsity VB Team plays at Brandywine at 5:00 PM

FRESHMAN CAR WASH

This Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Matt's Auto Care in St. Joseph (2101 Niles Ave.)

come to get your car, truck, van, or bus washed by the MLHS Freshman between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Your donations will go to the class savings account to help fund their senior class trip. Thanks to all MLHS supporters!

45th Anniversary of MLHS Celebratory Banquet

On Thursday, October 22, 2015 the 45^th Anniversary of Michigan Lutheran High School will be observed at a special ML Foundation / Association Banquet beginning at 6:00 PM in the Michigan Lutheran High School Gymnasium. Our guest speaker for the evening will be Pastor Mark Jeske from St. Marcus Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI. Pastor Jeske also heads the "Time of Grace" ministry. He will speak on the importance of Christian Education at all levels. Please be our guest to enjoy a fine meal and learn more about the ministry at YOUR Lutheran High School. There is no charge for the evening; we only ask you to sign-up at your home congregation or call Amy Sievert at (269) 429-7861, Ext. 201 so we will know how many to anticipate. If you have questions please call William Kruck, Director of Development, at (269) 556-9270, Ext. 1310. We look forward to sharing this event with you.

HALF DAYS FOR MLHS STUDENTS

On October 23, students will be released at 11:38 to allow for early sports practices so Koine and ML can setup for the evening reception and concert. We will have class periods 3,4,5, and 6.

On November 25, there will be an early release for Thanksgiving Break. Class periods will be 1,2,7, and 8. Classes will dismiss at 11:46 on that day.

PSAT/ACT TESTING and SENIOR SERVICE DAY

On October 14, ML freshman, sophomore and juniors will all be taking a form of the PSAT standardized test. Start time is 8:35. Late arrivals cannot take the test. Dismissal for the students will be at approximately 11:30.

Also, Senior Service Day is a day where the senior class goes to local grade schools to assist teachers for the morning and interact with the students of the schools. Each senior has received their location. They should dress appropriately for the morning, plan a lunch of their own, and plan on staying until after noon recess duty. When they arrive at the school, the office will have their assignment for the day. This is also a great opportunity for our students to showcase what great students are at ML! Parents, please encourage them in this and students, have fun!

ML STUDENT OUTING AT BARBOTT'S CORN MAZE

Student Council will be hosting the Annual Corn Maze Adventure at Barbott's Farm on

Saturday, October 24. Sign up on the activity board located outside the ML school office. Cost is $7 for students who sign up by the end of the day on Friday, October 23. Please turn your payment in to the school office when signing up.

Meet at Barbott's at 5:30pm (after the football game that afternoon). Late arrivals will pay full price. Following the corn maze there will be a bonfire at the Titan Center until 10 PM.

THE MLHS STUDENT/FACULTY/STAFF DIRECTORY

WAS HANDED OUT TO YOUR STUDENT THIS PAST WEEK. The directory contains phone numbers, emails, and addresses of the students, staff, and faculty. Please ask your student for the copy if you haven't already received it.

WANTED AT THE TITAN CENTER

The Titan Center is looking for a donation of either a new or gently used karaoke machine to be used in the Student Lounge for a variety of student-focused activities.

CONGRATULATIONS:

MLHS 2015

HOMECOMING KING CORY BURNETT

HOMECOMING QUEEN JESSIE AREND

GUIDANCE:

For more information on scholarship opportunities please go to michiganlutheran.org and go to our guidance page.

During the first couple months of the school year, representatives from colleges will be on campus to discuss the programs they offer and to help with any questions you have about their school. Please look at the monthly school calendar at michiganlutheran.org for those dates. If you have any further questions, please contact Mrs. Elder (ext. 203).

College Recruiters at MLHS:

Monday, October 12...Central Michigan University

Tuesday, October 13...Lake Michigan College

Thursday, October 15...Southwestern Michigan College

Monday, October 19...Bethany Lutheran College

Thursday, October 22...Concordia; Ann Arbor

Monday, October 27...Hope College

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.

Upcoming College Open Houses

*Lawrence Technological University: Exploration Day        Friday, October 16 (8am-1pm)

    Register at explorationday.Itu.edu

*U of M Taubman College: Architecture            Friday, October 30

Register at taubmancollege.umich.edu/archopenhouse

*U of M Taubman College: Urban Planning            Friday, November 6

    Register at taubmancollege.umich.edu/urpopenhouse

*Bethany College: Dig Deeper Weekends            November 5-7 & 19-21

    Designed for Area Lutheran High Schools; provided meals and a place to stay at Bethany

*Lawrence Technological University:Blue Devil Days    Saturday, November 7 & December 5 (9:30am-1:30pm)

    Register at bluedevildays.Itu.edu

Scholarship Opportunities

*Horatio Alger Scholarship                    October 25(Deadline)

    GPA 2.0; US Citizen; need financial help for college

*Wittenberg: Martin Luther Scholar Award        November 1(Deadline)

    GPA 3.5; applying to Wittenberg College; member of a Lutheran Church($20,000 per year scholarship)

*Prudential Spirit of Community Award             November 3(Deadline)

    Students who have participated in community service activities

*Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship        December 3(Deadline)

    GPA 2.8

Michigan College Alliance offers scholarships for those attending private colleges. Look at the website to find out more details.
    http://www.michigancolleges.org/

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST?

Our office has gone to an online transfer of documents called "Parchment". Parchment is an online database that will transfer an official transcript to a college, or address requesting it. You can request your transcript by going to our ML Website: www.michiganlutheran.org and clicking on the box, "Request my transcript" on the right side of the home page. If you have any questions about this service, please contact Mrs. Sievert in the Office.

MLHS Volunteer Spotlight

Willi Maas

How do you volunteer at ML?

I help to get the grass mowed at MLHS.

Why do I volunteer?

I enjoy being outdoors and I am thankful to God that our children and grandchildren received their education at MLHS.

Thanks Willi! It's because of gracious volunteers like you that our campus is so beautiful!

REDUCED PRICE FOR STUDENTS

Student presale tickets will be sold to MLHS Students as well as 6th -8th grad

ers wanting to attend any of the away BCS Conferences Games at a reduced rate. The $2 for presale tickets will go to ML, otherwise the students will pay $5 at the door. The tickets will be available in the athletic office the day of the game. The following list contains the schools in the BCS Conference: Comstock, Brandywine, Bridgman Bronson, Cassopolis, Centerville, Countryside, Berrien Springs, Buchanan, Parchment, White Pigeon, New Buffalo, Mendon, River Valley, Lake Michigan Catholic, Howardsville and Grace Christian.

ML Sunday Schedule

DATE	TIME	LOCATION
October 18, 2015	9:30 AM	Beautiful Savior - LaPorte, IN
October 25, 2015	10:15 AM	Trinity - Bangor, MI
November 8, 2015	8:00/10:30 AM	Grace - St. Joseph, MI
November 22, 2015	9:00 AM	Peace - Granger, IN
November 29, 2015	9:00 AM	St. John - Dowagiac, MI
December 13, 2015	9:30 AM	Good Shepherd - Benton Harbor, MI
December 20, 2015	10:30 AM	Hope - Hartford, MI
January 10, 2016	9:00 AM	St. Paul - Sodus, MI
January 24, 2016	9:30 AM	St. Matthew - Benton Harbor, MI
February 7, 2016	9:00 AM	St. Paul - South Haven, MI
February 14, 2016	8:00/10:30 AM	St. Paul - Stevensville, MI
March 6, 2016	9:00 AM	Grace - Eau Claire, MI