Happy National Lutheran Schools Week!
Middle School Throwback Thursday was the dress-up theme for today, and lots of area Lutheran grade schools were well represented!
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Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Philippians 4:8
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2nd Quarter and 1st Semester Grades Released Today
Look for an email from Mrs. Mueller with your student's 2nd quarter and 1st semester grades. You should receive them by 5pm today. If you don't see that email, please check your spam folder before contacting the office.
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Additional Notes on Current Quarter and Semester Grades
Eligibility - All students will be considered eligible for extra-curricular activities for the next marking period (January 29 - February 25). Normally quarter grades are used to determine eligibility. Because of the number of days of remote learning that fell in the second quarter and a significant number of students receiving Incomplete grades because they were quarantined at the end of the semester, we are making an exception so that all students can rejoin their activities at a time that they desperately need that interaction.
Incomplete Grades - Students who were absent for a number of days towards the end of the semester are likely to have some grades of Incomplete on their report cards. Teachers will be working with those students to get caught up by Friday, February 5th so that they can give their full attention to their second semester classes. If your student has an Incomplete grade, please encourage them to connect with their teacher to coordinate a make-up plan.
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Special Schedule for Friday, January 29th
On Friday, January 29th, we will be on a special assembly schedule that will allow all of our students to participate in the virtual 2021 March for Life in Washington, D.C. All class periods will be shortened and students will attend a one-hour assembly from noon - 1 pm within their family groups. During this time, the rally that is held prior to the March will be viewed live. A variety of speakers will be sharing encouraging messages that promote respect for life. If you would like to also view the rally, sign up using this link: https://p2a.co/S5gPZUa
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Teacher Workday on Wednesday, February 3rd
All students are excused from in-person Valley Lutheran classes on Wednesday, February 3rd. It will not be an eLearning day. Students who are enrolled at a career center should still attend those classes and students enrolled in a dual-enrollment course should still work on their online course. Teachers will be wrapping up a number of tasks from the first semester and doing some long-term planning for the second semester. In some cases, teachers may invite individual students to come in on February 3rd to complete any tests needed to wrap up an Incomplete grade.
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Virtual College Financial Aid Night
Students and families looking for help paying for college are encouraged to register for a Virtual College Financial Aid Night provided by Treasury’s MI Student Aid team. Sessions will be available every Tuesday and Thursday evening during the month of February from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST. All sessions are open to the public and participants are encouraged to sign up for one session only due to limited space. Click here to register. Participants will be able to gather information on the following financial aid topics:
- FAFSA application information
- Federal financial aid programs
- State financial aid programs
- Scholarship searching
- MiSSG Student Portal Accounts
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Weather Related School Closures
In the event of a school closure for weather related emergencies, notifications will go out in the following ways and order:
- Remind text message to all parents and students
- VLHS webpage notification
- Notification of all news/media outlets
- Constant Contact email
These notifications will also indicate whether or not the day will be an e-Learning Day. On e-Learning days, students will need to check Google Classroom for instructions on each of their courses.
Please be sure that you have signed up for a Remind text message. Please see instructions below:
To sign up for email alerts, go to rmd.@( your code) and follow the instructions.
To sign up, send a text message to the number 81010, with the bolded text for your list:
Seniors - Class of 2021
Students - @21vlstu
Parents - @21vlpar
Juniors - Class of 2022
Students - @22vlstu
Parents - @22vlpar
Sophomores - Class of 2023
Students - @23vlstu
Parents - @23vlpar
Freshmen - Class of 2024
Students - @24vlstu
Parents - @24vlpar
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Athletic Website Update
Because of the recent MDHHS decision to continue the pause on most of our winter sports team competitions, the athletic website is also on hold until those game schedules can be finalized. Thanks for your patience.
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Support Valley Bio
Hey Valley Parents!
We want to introduce ourselves! We are Valley Bio - a student group that is learning how to grow microgreens and hydroponic vegetables, advertise, market and sell them to customers who appreciate whole, fresh foods. If you'd like to support us, stay tuned for info about the types of crops we are growing! You can get to know us better on our Facebook page (facebook.com/valley.bio.3) or through Instagram (instagram@valley.bio).
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8th hour Virtual Auction Donations
Your student’s 8th hour class will be choosing an item to donate to the Feb. 24-27 virtual auction, and monetary contributions would be appreciated as well as complimentary items. Some ideas include an Instant Pot or other small appliances, Ring, Fit Bit, earbuds/headphones, 23&Me kit, etc. One larger item will work better with a virtual auction. Look for information from your child’s 8th hour teacher, or better yet, contact him or her and volunteer to help with logistics! If you have general questions, please contact lorimilroy4@gmail.com.
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Bakers/Cooks Needed for the Feb. 24-27 Virtual Auction
Take out is still the thing, and if you enjoy cooking or baking, consider offering a food item or a certificate for future use. You can set parameters such as delivery and date limitations. Or, you can have the item available for pick up on Sunday, Feb. 28. The auction committee with help you set guidelines and take care of the certificate. Please contact Lori Milroy at lorimilroy4@gmail.com or 989-412-3666
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All Types of Items Needed for the Feb. 24-27 Virtual Auction
The auction committee is especially in need of items this year. Could your employer or business provide a certificate or merchandise? Did you take up a COVID hobby and have homemade wine or beer to spare? Gift cards you won’t use? Any items can be sent into the school office. Please include your name for recognition. If you have any questions about a possible item, you can contact Lori Milroy at lorimilroy4@gmail.com or 989-412-3666. Thank you! It’s been a weird year . . .
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CLASS OF 2023 INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS
Individual meetings with current sophomores will start next week to talk about the future - career ideas, college ideas, classes, etc. Meetings are being held alphabetically by student’s Academic Seminar hours, so patience is appreciated as we work through the alphabet. Encourage your student to come prepared with questions or ideas.
PE CREDIT WAIVERS (CLASS OF 2022, 2023, & 2024)
All PE Waivers received to date this school year will appear on a student’s report card at the end of the semester. If you did not see one at the end of the year, it means I do not have one on file for you from this year. If you’ve completed one in past years, it will not appear on your report card. You can email Mrs. Mueller to verify if you are not sure. Students should check Google Classroom for a digital copy they can download and complete.
CLASS OF 2021 - SCHOLARSHIPS
If you’re headed off to college in the Fall, now is the time to be working on scholarship applications. A few hours of your time in preparing quality applications can pay off in thousands of dollars of aid! Check out our VL Scholarship Page - http://bit.ly/VLScholarships - for the most up-to-date scholarship information that we receive.
IMPORTANT LINKS
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Click on the image above to read the latest
Valley Vision.
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Mission Statement
Preparing students for life with Christ as our foundation!
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Julian Petzold
Valley Lutheran High School
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