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Parent Newsletter
May 18, 2015

    

Students in Mrs. Cooper's family group spent time with the residents at Caretel Inns on Thursday during the school-wide Spring Service Day.  To see more photos of students in service around the Great Lakes Bay Region, click here.
Spring Concert Tomorrow 
Valley Lutheran's Music Department will host their Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 19th, 7pm, at the Malcolm Field Theatre in Curtiss Hall on the campus of SVSU.  Come hear the Golden Voice choir and the Symphonic Band, who both received the highest rating at their respective state music festivals, as well as many other musical groups.  Everyone is invited!
Senior News 
  • The school office does not have extra graduation announcements available for purchase this year.  To order more please contact Herff Jones at joe@graduatesalesinc.com or call 989-773-1337.
  • Graduation practice will be held on Thursday, May 21st, during 8th period.
  • The Senior Banquet is also this Thursday, May 21st, at 6:30pm at the Swan Valley Country Club. Parents of seniors will be given a form at the Senior Banquet to report any scholarships and grants accepted by their son or daughter.  This information will be listed in the graduation program insert.
  • Seniors are excused from school on Friday, May 22nd. 
  • As the winners of the year-long class competitions, the Seniors will have a picnic to be held Thursday, May 28th, during 4th hour at school.  Paper goods and hot dogs will be provided.  Seniors will be asked to sign up to bring the rest of the food. 
Final Exam Schedule
Final Exams are scheduled for June 3rd, 4th, & 5th.  Here is a recap of some important information.
  • Exams will start at 8am each morning.
  • Most students will be finished with exams by 11:25am (An exception to this would be those students who have double classes in a specific subject area.  These exams conclude by 1pm).
  • To access the Final Exam Schedule on the website, click here.  We are on Exam Cycle 1.
  • IMPORTANT NOTE:  Students may come in late if they only have a second hour final or leave early if they have only a first hour final.  However, we do expect them to attend chapel either way. Chapel runs 9:35-9:50am all three days.
  • A study hall will be offered for any students who do not have a scheduled exam and must remain in school.
  • June 1st and 2nd are review days in all classes; therefore, it is very important for students to be in attendance.
Annual Meeting of the Valley Lutheran High School Association

The annual meeting of the Valley Lutheran High School Association will be this Wednesday, May 20th, beginning at 7pm in the school's Resource Center.  New business includes changes to the by-laws, including required changes to the wording of the "dissolution", "relationship of the school to the LCMS" and "term limits for pastor and teacher board member" clauses.  See the board member from your congregation for more information.

Class of 2019 Placement Tests
Incoming freshmen need to plan to take an entrance placement test for reading comprehension, math, and writing. 
  • Tests are offered on May 26th, May 28th, June 1st, and June 3rd.
  • Pick only one night to attend. 
  • Testing begins at 6pm and should conclude by 8pm. 
Students should bring a #2 non-mechanical pencil. 
Register Now for Summer Camps

VLHS Summer Camps are filling up fast!  Register before May 26th to receive the registration discount and to guarantee a T-shirt.  The camps offered this summer include: 

  • Art:  Texture
  • Band
  • Liturgical Dance
  • Football
  • Girls and Boys Basketball
  • Girls and Boys Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling  New!
  • Computer Animation   New!
  • PowerPoint Graphics and Animation   New! 
Go here to find links to the informational brochure, registration form, online registration, and concussion form.  Information will also be available in the VLHS office and association school offices.  
Credit Recovery Classes
Credit Recovery Classes will be offered once again at Valley for students who have failed classes during the school year.  Classes run June 15th to July 16th, from 8am to 11am, with no classes on Fridays. 

Cost:   $250 for one course 
           $425 for two courses  

Registration is open for anyone who failed a first semester class.  Final registration will occur between June 8-12, as the second
semester grades are finalized.  For full details, click here or pick up a flyer in the school office.  A parent meeting will be held June 10th at 7pm in the RC.
 
Classes are taught online through FuelEd and a VL teacher as in-class support.  All students MUST attend class at Valley, however, additional work may be done at home.  If you have any questions about this program, contact Dr. Lisa Meyers at lmeyers@vlhs.com or 989-790-1676.

Kindergarten Teacher Needed

Faith Lutheran School in Bay City is looking for someone to teach kindergarten next year.  Anyone interested is asked to contact Andrew Tomashewsky at 684-3448 or  atomashewsky@faithbaycity.org by Wednesday, May 20.  

Upcoming Events 

May 19              Spring Music Concert, SVSU, 7pm

May 20              Annual VLHS Association Meeting, 7pm

May 21              PEEKS at Valley, 11am

May 21              Senior Banquet, 6:30pm
May 25              NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day
May 26              Class of 2019 placement testing, 6pm
May 28              Class of 2019 placement testing, 6pm
June 1               Moms in Prayer, 8am
June 1               Class of 2019 placement testing, 6pm
June 3-5            Final Exams 
June 3               Class of 2019 placement testing, 6pm
June 6               SAT at VLHS, 7:45am
June 7               Graduation, 2pm
June 9               Summer Camps start
June 10             Final grades mailed by the USPS
June 10             Credit Recovery Parent Meeting, 7pm
June 13             ACT at VLHS, 8am

Do you want more information about what is happening at Valley?  Go to our website by clicking here.
In This Issue
Spring Concert
Senior News
Final Exam Schedule
VLHS Association Meeting
Class of 2019 Placement Tests
Summer Camp
Credit Recovery Classes
Kindergarten Teacher Needed
Upcoming Events
Scripture
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  
Two Kinds of Wisdom

 

13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such "wisdom" does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.  17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness. 

 James 3:13-18

  

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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Valley Lutheran High School believes that Christ is the foundation of our school and everything that we do.  We prepare our students as children of God academically, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually to serve in the world today and tomorrow.
  
  
John Brandt
Valley Lutheran High School
3560 McCarty Rd.
Saginaw, MI  48603
988-790-1676