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Spartan Sentinel Weekly News

October 29, 2021

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Opposing Preparatory Priorities!

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

Ephesians 2:10

“Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”

Hebrews 12:3 How ‘bout them Packers! Last night’s impressive road win over the previously unbeaten Arizona Cardinals made a statement about what might be in store for us fans for the rest of the season! Overcoming key injuries and COVID quarantines, this team was clearly prepped and ready to take the field against a very strong team in a hostile environment. Replacement players mean adjusted strategies which often times means delayed or unachieved success. It is obvious that the coaches and players had done their homework and practicing and were ready for the challenge ahead! In the devotion that follows from Sarah Young’s “Jesus Calling,” we are reminded that our lives this side of heaven and the preparations we make to take on the challenges and tests encountered therein ought always begin with Jesus! Our days shouldn’t begin with the first set of emails or social media feed we check while still in bed, they should begin with Jesus! Our days ought not begin with the a.m. mind and body cleansing workout, they should begin with Jesus! Our days, no matter what we anticipate or plan for, begin and end with Jesus and the “good works handiwork” people He has designed, forgiven, and redeemed us to be! Nothing wrong with answering and checking social media and email or working out, for sure. And, when they become opposing priorities to the hearing of His Voice, Will, and Way that’s where we can lose our way and give sin, death, and the devil easy access to our lives. From the Voice of Jesus Calling, “Linger in My Presence a while. Rein in your impulses to plunge into the day’s activities. Beginning your day alone with Me is essential preparation for success. A great athlete takes time to prepare himself mentally for the feat ahead of him before he moves a muscle. Similarly, your time of being still in My Presence equips you for the day ahead of you. Only I know what will happen to you this day. I have arranged the events you will encounter as you go along your way. If you are not adequately equipped for the journey, you will “grow weary and lose heart.” Faithfully relax in prayer and My Word with Me while I ready you for action.”

(“Jesus Calling” Sarah Young 2004)

Dr. Wayne E. Jensen Principal [email protected]

Important Dates

To Remember

NOVEMBER

5 Professional Development Day – No School 8‐9 South WI Teachers’ Conference – No School 24 Virtual Day for ALL Students 25‐26 Thanksgiving Holiday

DECEMBER

3‐4 Musical Production‐ “Elf the Musical” (Worship Fine Arts Center) 5 Musical Production‐ “Elf the Musical” (Worship Fine Arts Center) 10‐11 Christmas Concerts – 7:00 PM 20 Student Help Day 8:00 AM‐Noon 21, 22 & 23 Final Exams – End of First Semester 24‐Jan 7 Christmas Holiday (School Resumes 1/10/2022)

**Please look for more information for these events in The Spartan Sentinel

2022- 2023 Admission Information

Do you know of a current 8th grader interested in attending Martin Luther in 2022‐2023? Applications Now Open!   Please note if you are returning family with a current student, you do NOT need to complete this application. This is for new students only.   8th grade students may sign up to shadow on Wednesdays or Fridays. Sign up here.   For any specific questions regarding the admissions process, please contact Abbie Amling at [email protected] or 414.421.4000 ext. 180.

Important Academic Information

from The Office of Student Services

ML IS HOSTING THE ASVAB TEST! ASVAB‐CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAM (CEP) 

Friday, November 5, 8:30 a.m.‐11:30 a.m.  

Test: 90‐120 minutes

Interpretation: 60 minutes

*An interest inventory is included with this test. 

Please note: This date is a non‐attendance school day for students. Register in Student Services by Tuesday, 11/2. Students (grades 10‐12) interested in the military, a tech career, or who are unsure of their plans after graduation should consider the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery). The ASVAB is required for any student considering the military as a post‐secondary option.

There is NO FEE for this test.

Find more information about the ASVAB at www.asvabprogram.com or contact Mr. Langenkamp, Jr./Sr. Counselor, with questions.

DECEMBER 11 ACT EXAM

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH.

This is a good opportunity for any senior who would still like to send ACT scores to colleges that have application deadlines after 12/31, or who might qualify for additional scholarships based on an improved ACT score. Many colleges are still test‐optional and will not require scores as part of the admission review process. Register at www.ACTstudent.org

Juniors will be offered an ACT Prep class through Wisconsin Test Prep that begins in January. For planning purposes, dates/times are listed below. Registration will begin on 11/12 and end on 1/10/2022. All juniors will register during morning Resource time in February to take the State ACT exam in March. 

WISCONSIN TEST PREP @ ML! Mondays (except the first 2 weeks are Tuesdays) January 11, (Tuesday), 6:30‐8:30 PM ‐ Pretest January 18, (Tuesday), 6:30‐8:30 PM ‐ English

January 24, 6:30‐8:30 PM ‐ Math

January 31, 6:30‐8:30 PM ‐ Math

February 7, 6:30‐8:30 PM ‐ Reading/Writing

February 14, 6:30‐8:30 PM ‐ Science

Saturday, February 19th, 8:00‐11:30 AM ‐ Practice Test (FULL LENGTH)

JUNIOR OR SENIOR FEMALE STUDENTS

INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN ENGINEERING

A Certificate of Merit, which can be added to your college applications, and is a distinguished award, acknowledged by many colleges and universities as a great achievement! It is through the Society of Women Engineers at Michigan Tech University, and recognizes female students who have excelled in math and science.  Students should contact Mr. Langenkamp in Student Services no later than Thursday, 11/4 at 3:30 p.m. for more information. One junior and one senior will be nominated.

COLLEGE, CAREER & MILITARY VISITS

U.S. Marines Tuesday, Nov. 2nd 2nd/3rd Lunch, Cafeteria  Luther College Tuesday, Nov. 2nd 2nd/3rd Lunch, Cafeteria

Upper Iowa University Tueday, Nov. 2nd 7th Hour, Conference Room

MATC Thursday, Nov. 4th Resource Hour 

AP EXAM REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Students have received information about AP exam registration, including the full schedule, in their classes this week.   AP EXAMS will take place May 2‐6 & May 9‐13, 2022

  Key Dates/Details:

1st SEMESTER

All students should add themselves to their AP course rosters (even if you’re not planning to take the exam). This can be done in class using your account on MyAP.CollegeBoard.org. Contact your teacher for the Join Code.  Log‐in and indicate in your account on the above website your intention to take the exam by selecting “Yes” from the drop‐down option.

11/12: AP exam registration ends  11/15: There is an additional $40 late fee charged to students enrolled in full year AP courses if they decide they want to take a full year course exam after 12:00 p.m. on 11/15/2021 and by 3/15/2022.

2/7: AP English Language exam registration begins (this is offered as a 2nd sem. course only at ML)

3/11: AP English Language exam registration ends 

3/15: Deadline for late fee registration – College Board fee of $40 PLUS cost of exam ($96) = $136 

3/15: College Board deadline for exam cancellations    Details: 

Exam fee is $96. $40 down payment required to cover cost of each exam. Remaining $56 due by 3/15/2022. 

We will also accept cash, checks or money order (made payable to Martin Luther High School) for payment in Student Services.   

Fee reduction of $43 for students who qualify based on family financial circumstances. Parent must contact Mr. Kirk Langenkamp, AP Coordinator, at [email protected]. Will reduce cost PER EXAM down to $53 exam fee.

Students are expected to take the exam on the regularly scheduled CollegeBoard exam date. Any requests for late testing, or an alternate date due to athletic contest, academic event should be made well in advance of the regularly scheduled exam date.

Information regarding the April AP Pre‐Administration meeting will be announced in March.

  Payment can be made by credit card through e‐Funds (preferred) for AP exams.  Visit the website provided by your school district. https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56396/ 

FAFSA INFORMATION…

Get help on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available any time during the application process. Online assistance is available while you complete your application at fafsa.gov. Get additional support at StudentAid.gov or 1‐800‐4‐FED‐AID. The last area in‐person FAFSA completion event is coming up on Monday, 11/1 at the MATC – West Allis campus. Virtual events will take place on 11/3 and 11/10. Register at www.CollegeGoalWI.org

Interested in Hosting

a Student from Italy?

We currently have three students from Italy who would like to attend Martin Luther for one semester beginning January 2022. If you are interested in hosting an International student from Italy please contact Mr Wingfield [email protected] for more information.

Winter Sports Registration

October 2021 Dear Parent/Guardian and Student-Athlete, Online winter sports registration will officially be open as of October 15th. If this is the first time registering your child for a sport this year you will notice that we have transitioned to a new registration platform. You will also notice an updated and fresh look to our athletic website which will still be found at www.spartanathletics.org Complete Online Registration opening October 15th – www.spartanathletics.org

If your child did NOT participate in a Fall sport, please create a NEW account and secondly you must verify the new account via e-mail before completing the registration.

If registering for the first time, it is important that you enter your child's Full Legal Name (first and last) as is entered in Skyward correctly, (i.e., Benjamin and not only Ben or hyphenated last name, etc.) along with DOB. This will help pre-populate many fields.

If this is your SECOND season of competition this school year (i.e., registrant participated in a Fall sport), then simply log into your current account.

Pay Athletic Fee – MUST be done ONLINE

$80 per sport – (NOTE: Global Studies students already have this included in tuition)

Participation Physical Examination Form or Alternate Form

If a new physical is needed, print, and have doctor complete physical form. We encourage you to upload electronically within the registration.

A physical examination on file dated before April 1, 2021, will require an Alternate year form. NOTE: the Alternate year form is now a part of the electronic registration, and NO paper form is needed for that.

When all registration is complete, your child can pick up their PRACTICE PERMIT in the main office ONE WEEK prior to the sport season start date. We recommend you call ahead to ensure your permit is ready for you. 2021-2022 Athletic Code Parent/Athlete “REBOOT” Meeting

If you did not attend the pre-year athletic meeting, the presentation can be found under the “Quick Links” section on the main page of www.spartanathletics.org . It is highly recommended that you refamiliarize yourself with athletic department policies and pertinent information.

God’s Blessings, Corey Scheel Donella Monaghan Director of Athletics Office Manager/Athletic Assistant [email protected] [email protected] 414-421-4000 x. 110 414-421-4000 x. 103

Winter Sports Start Dates

November 4th – Cheer and Pom & Dance Tryouts (for anyone that did not participate in Fall)

November 8th – Girls Basketball and Boys Hockey November 15th – Boys Basketball, Boys & Girls Wrestling and Boys Swim

NOTE: Students looking to join Dance or Cheer for the winter that were not a part of the fall season should contact coach Cherise Myers for more information.

Practice Permit pick up dates

*Athletes will NOT be allowed to practice without giving their practice permit to their

coach*

Cheer and Pom & Dance – After they have been informed of making the squad Girls Basketball, Boys Hockey– Week of October 25th Boys Basketball, Boys & Girls Wrestling, Boys Swim -Week of November 8th

2021-2022 WINTER SPORTS HEAD COACH

CONTACT INFORMATION

Corey Scheel – Girls Basketball [email protected] Paul Wollersheim – Boys Basketball [email protected] Tony Romano – Wrestling [email protected] Collin Conway – Lutheran Boys Swim Co-op [email protected] Cheerleading and Pom & Dance – Cherise Myers [email protected] Eric Murano – Hockey Co-op - [email protected]

Corey Scheel Director of Athletics Head Girls Basketball Coach Martin Luther High School 414-421-4000 Ext. 110 414-421-4071 FAX [email protected]

Fall Athletic Programs

New Fundraising Platform

The 2021 fall season is gearing up as we head towards the WIAA postseason and we are reaching out to YOU for support. Your generosity and backing has been essential in providing exceptional experiences for our student‐athletes. This is why we are excited to share our new fundraising platform for our fall athletic 

programs! (Winter athletics coming soon.) Go Spartans! Click here to support your team.

Senior Picture Information

**NEW UPLOAD LINK**

Dear Spartans   Thank you all for your patience as we worked out the Senior Portrait Upload submission link problem. Please use the NEW link below to upload your selected portrait:   https://images.jostens.com/416204373

  you will need to provide a professional color photo that meets the exact specifications for publication outlined below.  These guidelines are in place to insure that published photographs reflect the philosophy of the Martin Luther dress code, as well as the design standards we have set for our yearbook. **Photos that do not meet the specifications will not be published. Photos must be submitted to Martin Luther by October 30, 2021.    Photographic Specifications:  

Head and Shoulder Pose  2‐1/2 by 3‐1/2 inch photo size  1‐1/2 inch head size  No hands or props in photo 

To submit your yearbook photo:  Obtain your high‐resolution (300dpi) photo file and re‐name the file as follows: lastname.firstname.jpg

**Photo files that are not named correctly will not be submitted.   Riitta Kulinski [email protected] / Photography | Industrial Arts | English

Important Attendance Reminders

ATTENDANCE REMINDERS: 

WHEN A STUDENT MUST MISS A DAY OF SCHOOL DUE TO ILLNESS: On the day of the absence, parents should call the school office, 414‐421‐4000, extension 0, by 9:00 AM. To excuse the student for the day(s).

If student is well enough, they should check Schoology for work to complete. Students, please read through directions thoroughly prior to asking teachers questions. Teachers are in class throughout the day and can only return messages after school hours.

If your student has missed a test/quiz, they will make up that assessment when they return to In‐Person learning.

Feel free to connect with your assigned School Counselor for additional support. Mrs. Hammerling (Freshman/Sophomore) can be contacted at [email protected] and Mr. Langenkamp (Junior/Senior) can be contacted at [email protected].

Schoology is an academic platform allowing students to have access to work being taught in the school setting. Completing work through Schoology, while sick, does not mean you are a remote student.

1. When a student arrives LATE TO SCHOOL, they must come to the school office (Please ensure your student arrives to school with enough time to get to their lockers and get to their Advisory classroom before 8:00a.m.). If a parent/guardian has not contacted the office regarding their student's late arrival, the student's attendance will be marked as "tardy". If a student arrives 20 minutes late, their attendance will be marked as "unexcused truant" unless a parent/guardian has contacted the office. 

2. If a student needs to LEAVE DURING THE DAY for any reason, please call the school office by 9:00 AM or send a note with the student to drop off before the start of the school day. Students are then given a pass to leave. 

3. If a student becomes ILL DURING THE DAY, they must come to the school office, and the office staff will promptly contact the parent/guardian. A Permit To Leave Campus will then be given to the student.

4. If a student will be OUT OF SCHOOL FOR AN EXTENDED TIME, they need to pick up a Pre‐Planned Absence Form from the office. This form must be signed by the parents, all of the student's teachers, guidance counselor and the principal. Also, a note should be sent to the office. 

Thank you!!

Notification of Choice Board Meeting

for the Lutheran High School Association

Dear Parents,

The State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction requires our High School Association to have two meetings per school year at which members of the governing body of the school will be present and at which all pupils and parents or guardians of all pupils applying to attend the school or attending the school may meet and communicate with Board members. This year the dates are the following: October 26, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. at Milwaukee Lutheran High School and February 24, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. at Martin Luther High School. All students and parents or guardians are invited to attend.

International Residence/Businesses

Parking Regulations

Good afternoon,

We are blessed to have two tenants in the ground level of the Martin Luther International Residence with more to come soon.   In order to give them adequate parking for their staff and clients, please abide by the parking regulations as identified in the site plan, below.   There should be no Faculty, Staff, Parents, nor Students parked in the hashed out area marked in the map, below. This includes during drop‐off and pick‐up times before and after school.   Thank you for your cooperation in this.

Martin Luther High School 5201 S. 76th Street Greendale, WI 53129 414-421-4000 http://www.martinlutherhs.org