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Lutheran Northwest Summer 2007 Newsletter 1000 Bagley |
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Lutheran Northwest Summer 2007 Newsletter 1000 Bagley |
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I. New Front Sign: Thanks to the fundraising efforts of our Parent Network and some key donations, our goal to raise the money to replace the front sign has been reached! The new front sign has been ordered and should be installed and operating by the end of this summer! Thank you, thank you, thank you, parents!
II. Memorial Field Renovations - Dedicated in Memory of Kristin Horstmann and Jim Bentley, this athletic field is in desperate need of repair for football, soccer and track. We have 3 separate phases planned for the Memorial Field project.
Phase I: Field renovations: Again, thanks to the efforts of our parents in the Crusader Booster Club, and the generous support of our Lutheran High School Association, we will be completing Phase I this summer. This means stripping the current field, putting in irrigation, drainage and a crown plus a new sod field! This will be ready to go for fall use!
Phase II: Bleacher/Press box renovation. This phase is going to be put "on hold" in order to do the more necessary track repair and prep. The Bleacher/Press box renovation will be a focus for next summer's capital project list.
Projected cost: Pending
Phase III: Track replacement: Thanks to our Lutheran High School Association support, we will be going ahead with the 1.5 inch asphalt addition to the current track; also, it will be re-striped. This would have to be done before it could be rubberized regardless.
Projected cost: Pending
Allocated money to date: $25,000
Additional good news! It was not listed in this list of projects due to on-going investigation and research but computers are due! We will be replacing nearly all of our computers in the computer lab! Looking for a quick donation idea??? We still need more computers for our library … consider donating to the "computer fund".
On Wednesday August 22, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. Lutheran Northwest will host an informational orientation for all incoming freshmen and transfers. This is required for all incoming students and is very important for parents. LHNW and Parent Network invite all new students and their parents to stay for dinner after the orientation. Freshmen will receive their schedules at this meeting.
As required by state law, all incoming freshmen and transfer students for the 2007-2008 school year must turn in a health physical with a list of up-to-date immunizations, signed by a health professional, before the school year begins. Physical forms are included in this mailing and are also available in the school office. This physical must be taken between April 15, 2007, and August 27, 2007. The completed forms may be mailed to the school office or brought to orientation night.
The school office is open daily from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thank you to the Parent Network and all the parents who contributed to make the Teacher appreciation luncheon so delicious. We are truly blessed with generous and thoughtful parents. Knowing that we are thought of and appreciated makes our jobs a lot easier.
Here are a few guidelines to keep in mind when shopping for school clothes.
We will be allow most items of Crusader Spirit Wear to be worn daily, so we encourage families to purchase Spirit Wear clothing from the crusader Spirit Wear shop. Call the school office for more information.
Boys - Your pants must fit appropriately...at the waist, not below!
Hair should be short enough that it does not touch the shirt collar and the ear is not completely covered. Bangs are not to be lower than the forehead.
Girls - No midriff is to be showing! Shirts and blouses must completely cover mid-section. Skirts and dresses must be no shorter than 4 inches above the knee.
Shorts: No shorter than mid-thigh or "finger-tip" length.
Shoes: Rubber sole flip-flop type sandals with one strap and no back are not permitted. "Athletic Sandals" are NOT permitted. Sandals if worn must have front and back straps.
Now is the time to take care of your son or daughter's senior portraits.
Prestige Portraits is the "official" photography studio for LHNW. What does that mean? They provide LHNW with the class composites that hang in the hall; each senior receives a copy as well. They provide a copy of each senior's picture for use in our yearbook. They also provide financial support for our yearbook when they return a percentage of their sales to LHNW to help reduce the cost of our yearbook.
You should have received information from Prestige Portraits. If you wish to make an appointment or if you have questions about locations and hours that they can best answer, please call their Oakland Township studio at 248-377-2444 or their Royal Oak studio at 248-548-7660.
Note that the last day to be photographed in order to appear in the yearbook is Saturday, September 8, 2007. You must also remember to designate your yearbook pose selection by Saturday, September 22. If you do not select your pose by this deadline, Prestige will select a pose for you.
If you do not wish to have your graduation portrait taken by Prestige, please consider going to Prestige for at least the yearbook and composite picture; in so doing, your son's or daughter's yearbook picture will have the same background as the other students, and your son's or daughter's picture will appear in the class composite. The charge for approximately six poses for the yearbook against the standard background is $25, and the $10.00-OFF coupon is valid through most of July. If your yearbook picture is not taken by Prestige, please make sure that Mr. Prechel receives a copy of your senior portrait to be included in the yearbook. However, you will not be included in the class composite.
Juniors and seniors need to plan on taking the ACT and or the SAT Tests. The school Code is 231-408. You may apply online or wait until the school receives the new forms.
Check out these websites: www.act.org or www.collegeboard.com.
Juniors who want to take the PSAT Exam must register at their local public schools in order to take this test. LHNW does not offer this exam at this time; plans are being made to offer this in 2008.
Watch for more information on the retake of this exam for seniors. Juniors will take it for the first time in the Spring.
Freshman and sophomores will take these exams this fall. More information will be coming out once classes have begun.
These schedules will be mailed out at the beginning of August.
| AM | St. Peter Eastpointe departs | 6:45 |
| St. John Fraser | 7:05 | |
| PM | St. John Fraser | 4:05 |
| St. Peter Eastpointe | 4:20 |
Parents please call the school office to register for bus service
Will again be a satellite program for St. John Rochester. Lunch will be served every day.
| Hot Lunch includes main entrée, choice of fresh fruit or canned fruit, lettuce salad or cooked vegetable, bread item and cold milk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | $4.00 |
| Submarine Sandwich: choice of 3 meats, 1 cheese choice, and self serve fixings bar . . . . . . . . | $3.00 |
| Submarine Sandwich lunch includes sub as above with chips, fresh fruit and cold milk . . . . . | $3.75 |
| Meat Salad: Mixed greens, romaine, cabbage, carrots, sliced egg, tomatoes, cheese, croutons and choice of meat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | $3.00 |
| Side Salad: Mixed greens, tomatoes and cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | $2.00 |
| Bowl of Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | $1.50 |
| Soup in a Bread Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | $2.50 |
| Bowl of Chili (Seasonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | $2.00 |
| Chili in a Bread Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | $3.00 |
| Cookies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | $1.00 |
| Cold Milk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | $0.45 |
The August Newsletter will be available on the school website, www.lhnw.lhsa.com, and there will also be copies in the school office.
Summer is a great time to earn Joy Hours. Remember that each student must volunteer twenty hours of community/church service each year in order to be promoted to the next grade. Please contact Mr. McDonald with any concerns.
If you move to another residence, change your phone number (home or work), or e-mail address, please notify the school office so that we can update our records and you can continue to receive school correspondence.
Please continue to drop off your recyclable paper at the paper bin in the school parking lot. The bin will be emptied periodically throughout the summer.
All students must register their car with the school office and purchase a parking tag to use the school student parking lot for the 2007-2008 school year. The price for parking tags is $10.00 each. Parking tags are required for easy identification of cars in our parking lot on a daily basis. Students interested in a parking tag can see Mrs. Baldwin to purchase their tag. Tags are to be purchased no later than the 1st day of class on August 27, 2007.
All students must park in the back parking lot behind the gymnasium or in the spaces along the baseball field. Students who park in the front parking spaces reserved for faculty and guests or outside normal student parking spaces will be subject to disciplinary action from the Assistant Principal. This policy is in effect any time a student is at school with their vehicle. If students or parents have any questions, please speak with Mr. McLoughlin directly to make sure there is no misunderstanding concerning this policy.
| Date | Event | Time |
| August 22, 2007 | Freshman and New Student Orientation | 5 p.m. |
| August 27, 2007 | First Day of School-Half Day | 7:55-12:03 |
| Aug. 31- Sep. 3 2007 | No School-Labor Day Weekend | |
| September 10, 2007 | Meet the Teacher Night | 7 p.m. |
| September 18, 2007 | School Pictures | |
| September 24, 2007 | LHNW Golf Outing - school in session | |
| October 1, 2007 | Report Card Handout-Parent/Teacher Conf. | 3:00 -6:30 p.m. |
| October 12, 2007 | Homecoming Game | 7 p.m. (Parade 6:30) |
| October 13, 2007 | Homecoming Dance | 7-10 p.m. |
Sponsored by the LHNW Crusader Club. An opportunity for families who have sons or daughters in athletics to get to know each other, the coaches, the crusader club, and to get schedule information. Hot dogs will be served at 6:30 p.m. The opportunity to meet the coaches starts at 7:15 p.m.
Monday, July 30, 2007 at 7:00p.m. Crusader Booster Club Meeting (All Parents)
Sunday, August 5, 2007 at 6:00p.m. Football Parent Meeting & Potluck
Saturday, August 11, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. Fall Clean Up (Fall Sport Parents & Students)
Monday, August 27, 2007 at 7:00p.m. Crusader Booster Club Meeting (All Parents)
Team pictures will be taken August 28 at 3:30 p.m.
Before any athlete can begin practice, he or she must have a physical examination by a licensed doctor or other medical professional licensed to give physical examinations. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR PHYSICAL FORM AND EMERGENCY FORM in your coach's hands or in the school office before your first practice.
Some coaches may be having open gyms and conditioning get-togethers, but no one is required to take part prior to August 6.
Cheerleading practices and camps are already in progress. Please contact Coach Katner at dakatner@oakland.edu for further information.
First practice will be August 15th (Corrected Tuesday 14 August 2007) starting at 4:30 p.m. on our track. Mr. Weber suggests you do a lot of running before then. If you have any questions, e-mail Mr. Weber at kweber@lhsa.com. Subject: CC
CONDITIONING- July 30-August 10, for ALL GIRLS-freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors
TRYOUTS- Monday, August 13; Tuesday, August 14; Wednesday, August 15
More information on times to follow. Check www.highschoolsports.net for the most up to date information.
Lifting - Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Summer lifting is underway. We use the Bigger, Faster, Stronger program. Workouts are individualized. We lift Monday, Wednesday, and Friday every week. The weight room is open from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. All athletes are welcome.
Team Camp - July 23- July 27
3pm to 7pm. Cost $40. Not required, but strongly suggested.
Conditioning - July 30-August 3
3pm to 5pm. Not required, but strongly suggested
August 5 at 6p.m. Football Parent Meeting and Potluck
Two-a-days - August 7-11 3pm to 8pm
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Justice at 248-852-6677.
Please watch www.highschoolsports.net for information. Call Don Justice or Gisela Baldwin if interested in playing golf this fall. The coach will contact you with tryout information.
We would like to welcome Coach Mike Miller to our coaching staff. Coach Miller was most recently the head soccer coach at St. John in Rochester. He will be contacting those interested in soccer about pre-season workouts and conditioning. If you don't receive a contact, or would like to talk with Coach Miller, please contact Don Justice or Gisela Baldwin at Lutheran High Northwest and we will get him in touch with you.
Tryouts: August 13 - August 17
Season begins August 22.
To Marcia Dorman, Mildred Pangman, Kim Davis and Jordan Davis, for coming to help set up for the June Teacher Appreciation luncheon. Thanks also to the following people who brought in something (either food, paper products, cutlery or beverages): Gloria Smith, Marcia Dorman, Cheryl Lostutter, Jennifer Shields, Mildred Pangman, Lori Looker, Cathy Beck, Kathi Vernaci, Judy Berkseth, Kim Davis, Julie Summers, Linda Labaza, Darwin and Dawn Tellinghusen, Chere' Howcroft and Pat Raezler. Also thanks to Cheryl Schiller, Mildred Pangman, Marcia Dorman and Jordan Davis who stayed to clean up.
Thank you to all who purchased flowers for the Spring Flower Sale. We were able to make a profit of nearly $500! Many thanks go to Jan Smith the chairman of the event. Thank you for all your hard work, Jan. You are my rose, -- thank you!!
As Co-Chairmen of the Senior All Night Party, Denise Katner and I would like to thank the following chairs of the Senior All Night Party Committee: Carrie Vel and her able assistant (Graduation Reception Chairs), Gloria Smith and Kim VanSickle (Donations Chairs), Susan Pretznow and Janet Grabowski (Food Chairs), Kris Lucido (Entertainment Chair), Nancy Worosz (Decorations Chair), Jerrianne Hahne (Chaperone Chair), Diane Daniels (Video Chair), Katrina Hill (Parent Information and Paper Trail Chair and Photography), Kris Gruebner (T shirts Chair), Barb and Phil Friedel (Gift Chairs), Donna Heinrich and Joyce Ogilivie (Lunch Fundraiser Chairs), Linda Skinner (Bowling Fundraiser Chair) and all the parents who came to offer help decorating, chaperoning, making or serving food, and supervising gifts... we couldn't have done this event without all your endless efforts and hours of work. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you all!
Have you been spring-cleaning and want to get rid of your treasures now rather than waiting until October? NO PROBLEM!! Kim Davis has donated space in the Rochester mini storage and a truck may be available to pick up large items! Questions or need to arrange pick up or drop off? Call the school at 248 852-6677.
Come On, Folks!! Here is our only fundraiser this year (besides the Rummage Sale) Please join us for our 16th annual Crusader Open, which is scheduled for Monday, September 24, at the prestigious Wyndgate Country Club. Your help is needed to help make this event a success! We need sponsors, golfers and donations!! Information on this event will be in the mail shortly. A Registration Form is available on the school's web site. Sponsorships are available for various amounts. If you would like to help, please call Kim Davis, Carrie Vel, Laura Quigley, Janine Runey or Pat Raezler.
We are looking for new blood on this committee. Come share your ideas and join in the fun...there are so many of us that the work load gets evenly distributed....besides we have dinner meetings with beverages (if you get my drift) Contact Kim Davis or Pat Raezler to volunteer!
FUNDRAISING GOAL: This year all the proceeds from the Auction will go to student aid. As you are aware, Michigan is experiencing a significant economic downturn. The request for student assistance has increased by 300%! Many of our families are in need of assistance. Please pray for these families. And for those of us whom God has richly blessed, please plan on being very involved this year, whether attending, helping to raise money, giving a donation of money, goods or services for this worthy cause! Lutheran High Northwest will also benefit from the proceeds since we are hosting the event.
"A Knight To Remember" 2007 Auction Renaissance Committee is still looking for a couple of positions. One is an "Activities" Chair, to come up with some fun ideas for the night of the event. The other position will be concentrating on publicity and gift acquisition. Anyone interested??? If you are interested in heading a committee or working on a committee please contact Cheryl or Bert Schiller at 248-335-3151 or at bertschiller@hotmail.com or cschiller1@aol.com
These are also easy ways to help the school. A portion of the profits from these stores is returned to the school. You just need to designate Lutheran High Northwest as your school of choice.
Join us on Monday, August 27 at 7:00 pm for the Parent Network meeting in the library. Please come join us to help plan for our new school year