Welcome to Lutheran South!

Help the Sophomore Class Support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Come out and eat at Applebees in Monroe at our Dining to Donate event on

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012

You must have the special flyer for proceeds to be sent to LHS in support of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Click to Download Flyer

The LHS Music Department presents its Spring Concert on Thursday May 10, 2012. The concert will be at 7:00pm and be held in the LHS Student Commons. All are invited to attend. A free-will offering will be taken.

The 2012 Lutheran South Prom will be held at the Monroe Golf and Country Club at 611 Cole Road, Monroe, Michigan.

$36 per person
RSVP to Mrs. Lucas by Friday, April 27th
Please pay when you RSVP

Menu Options:

New York Strip Steak, Twice Baked Potatoes, Green Beans Almondine

OR

Smoked Mozzarella Ravioli, Green Beans Almondine

Ice Cream Sundae Bar for Dessert

The Sophomore Class of LHS is engaging in fund raising for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and your support is requested.

Three events are planned (1 of which is still pending):
1) A walk by the student body on Sunday, April 29 1:30-2:30 pm. Students are requesting donations of any amount for the hour which they walk.
2) A car wash, Sunday, May 20th 1-3pm
3) a Dining to Donate Evening in May (this event is still pending).

Any and all help you can offer the students of the Sophomore Class is greatly appreciated. For more information, feel free to speak with Pastor Cullen or Casey Dutcher who has been providing student leadership for this event.

April 21st, 2012 - 6-9 pm

Rock a Home

Music that moves you.

Featuring The Living Stones with
Altars of Athens and Fearless Call

$10 at the door

"BUY A BRICK"
build a home!
One Sheep Ministries of Monroe County (Matthew 25:40)

Reception to Follow Ceremony

The senior class of 2013 will be hosting a reception in the Student Commons immediately following the ceremony. Junior parents Margaret Roebke and Sandi Smrcka have graciously agreed to chair this year's reception. Junior families, please watch for information from these two ladies about where you can help with this reception.

I am pleased to announce the welcoming of Sharon Jordan as part of the LHS teaching community!

We welcome Sharon Jordan!

Yesterday I announced to the student body during chapel and to our Boosters organization last night that Sharon Jordan has accepted the call to teach at Lutheran High School South.

Mrs. Jordan will be joining the LHS faculty next fall. Although Mrs. Jordan has been an elementary teacher at Christ the King, Southgate, she was synodically trained to be a secondary teacher at Concordia College, Ann Arbor. Mrs. Jordan has also received a Masters of Arts from Eastern Michigan University. Mrs. Jordan's certification credentials (Mathematics EX Grades 6-12 and Science DX Grades 6-12) help strengthen an already strong LHS faculty!

The next time you see Mrs. Jordan, please extend to her your congratulations! To God be the Glory!

Your Servant in Christ,

Steven Garrabrant

Principal

Mark your calendars to see the drama department present Screwtape next weekend. This play is based upon the beloved novel "The Screwtape Letters" by author C.S. Lewis. Performances are scheduled for:

Friday, March 16 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, March 17 @ 7:00 pm
Sunday, March 18 @ 3:00 pm

Tickets are $5.00 for all performances and will be sold at the door.

Due to multiple family emergencies among the facility of Lutheran High South classes are cancelled for Monday, February 27, 2012. Classes will resume at 7:55 a.m. Tuesday morning, February 28, 2012.

Please watch the LHS co-curricular for updates on practice schedules for Monday, February 27, 2012.

UPDATE: Drama Practice will be moved up to 3:00 to 5:30pm. The JV Boys Basketball Game will remain as scheduled.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

When: Sunday, March 4, 2012 - Doors open at noon
Time: 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Where: Lutheran High School South Gymnasium
8210 N. Telegraph Road, Newport

11 different Soup and Chili entries
Join us for food, prizes, fun, and fellowship

$7.00 includes samples of all entries dessert & drink
$3.00 for a hot dog, chips & drink

Vendor Fair and Vendor Drawings
Creative Memories, Heating Pads, Thirty-One,
Handmade Knit Fashions, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Discovery Toys and more
Free Drawings for Door Prizes from Big Boys, Phoenix Theater, Subway and more
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Prizes and bragging rights to the people's choice for favorite soup, chili and best decorated table

Proceeds to benefit LHS Boosters

The Soup/Chili Cook-off is coming!!!

Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 4, 2012. If you are interested in preparing an entry please contact Kathleen McBee at by February 13th. We are also planning to have a vendor fair at the cook-off. We would like to have 6-10 tables hosted by vendors showcasing their products. (Pampered Chef, Creative Memories, Scentsy, Partylite, etc. )

So if you or someone you know would like to participate as a vendor please contact Kathleen McBee immediately to reserve their table.

This semester the drama students will be producing Screwtape. This is a play based on the book The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. There will be a parent/student meeting on Wednesday, January 25th at 5:30pm for any students who wish to participate as cast or crew. Though there is a boys basketball practice at that time parents are invited to attend this meeting.

Auditions for males will be Monday, January 30th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in the computer lab. Auditions for females will be Tuesday January 31st from 3:15pm to 4:30pm in the Garrabrant classroom. (The basketball girls will be able to go first so they may leave for their game after.)

Also, at that Student/Parent meeting, Mrs. Witte will be discussing the traveling drama group that we hope to have created this semester. We are looking to audition for 8-10 students who would be willing to go to area churches on Sunday mornings (or whenever service is) to spread the gospel message. This would be a great way for the students to share in Lutheran South's ministry. More details will be given at the meeting.

If there are any questions or if you cannot attend the meeting please feel free to contact Mrs. Sarah Witte. (Her contact information is available in the school office.)

(26917 Telegraph Road, Flat Rock)

Doors Open 6:00 pm
Cash Bar
Steaks Cooked to Order 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Silent Auction 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Donations now being accepted for the silent auction.
Contact Rachel Garrabrant for more information.

Calling all Alumni!

Lutheran High School South is hosting a Super Saints Alumni Night on Friday, January 27th. We invite you to come and see our new academic and administrative wing while cheering on our three basketball teams as they take on Franklin Road Christian.

JV Boys Basketball at 4:30 pm
Varsity Girls Basketball at 6:00 pm
Varsity Boys Basketball at 7:30 pm

Come and take a walk down memory lane! We look forward to seeing you there!

P.S. We are looking for pictures and other memories of your time at LHS to display that night. If you could get them to the school office or bring them with you that would be great! Thanks!

To: Lutheran High School Association Community

From: Steven Meseke, Superintendent

Date: December 15, 2011

Re: Contest for a New Logo Design for the Lutheran High School Association

The Lutheran High School Association is announcing a contest for the design of a new logo. The contest is open to Lutheran High School Association faculty, staff, students, parents, alumni, and friends. The prize for the logo selected is a $250 gift certificate to a major department, electronics, or home improvement store of the winner's choice.

Rules:

1. The logo must be an original work of the individual submitting.
2. The logo must be unique - it must be distinct from any other logo (no copy right or trademark issues).
3. The logo must be submitted in print and electronically. If the logo has multiple colors, both a color version and a black and white version must be included in the submission.
4. The logo must have a tag line.
5. The logo submission must include an explanation of how the tag line fits the logo and how the logo relates to the mission of the Lutheran High School Association.
6. The logo chosen will become the sole property of the Lutheran High School Association.
7. Logo submissions are to be sent to the Lutheran High School Association office to the attention of the Superintendent.
8. Deadline for submission is January 31, 2012.

Idea Starters:

The long time theme (since the '50s) is "Keep Faith With Our Youth."

The current logo theme is from Psalm 119: 105

Other scripture ideas are; Psalm 86:11 and 3 John: 4.

The winner of the Canned Food Contest is the Junior Class! These generous students brought in a total of 180 food items, for an average of 10 per student. Congratulations, and enjoy your ice cream!

The entire student body contributed a total of nearly 500 food items, including a huge frozen turkey! The family will not be in until next week to pick up their gifts, so you can continue to bring in food items until Tuesday of next week. Please place them in the Concession Stand.

A huge THANK-YOU to the LHS community for your generosity to our adopted family. We have nearly 50 gifts for our family!

Fall Sports Team pictures are now available for purchase in the school office. They will be available for previewing through the end of the week. You can obtain an order form by clicking on the link below. Pictures will also be available for viewing at the two home girls' basketball games this week. You can purchase a 5"x7" for $8.00 and an 8"x10" for $10.00. There are a variety of options for each team.

Proceeds from team picture sales benefit our Yearbook Club. Thank you for your support!

Fall Sports Pictures Order Form

Consider buying an ad for a senior student. Additional information is available by clicking on this "Senior Yearbook Advertisement Form" link. With the sale of these ads, we will be able to purchase additional pages for our main yearbook, which means more pictures can be included!!

Senior Yearbook Advertisement Form Yearbook Pictures Needed

If anyone has photos they'd like to be considered for the yearbook, please put them on a CD or flash drive, label it and turn in to the office c/o Megan Scott, editor; or they can email them to her (address available through the office). Thank you for your help in making our first student produced yearbook a smashing success!

Lutheran High School South will be taking its student body to see the "Face of Jesus" Exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts on Thursday, January 19, 2012. The faculty and staff of LHS are excited to share this unique opportunity with their students. There will be classroom assignments associated with this trip.

The trip will cost $20 per student which will cover the cost of admission and transportation. Students are invited to pack their own lunch or can bring additional money to purchase lunch from the cafeteria at the museum.

Click on this link to print out a permission slip for this trip.

DIA Permission Slip

You can help make a family's Christmas joyous!

• Take a paper ornament from the tree in the commons.
• Purchase the item listed and return the wrapped and labeled gift no later than Wednesday, Dec. 14. (Include a gift receipt where possible!)

If you can't go shopping for the family, but would like to help, cash donations will be accepted until Wednesday, Dec. 14. Please bring any donations to Mrs. Lucas.

Our family lives in the area - mom, dad, 8 boys and 4 girls. Dad has been laid off, and mom is also unemployed. They are very grateful for our help this Christmas season!

Need a Christmas gift for someone who has everything?

Join us prior to our next Boosters meeting (Monday, December 5 at 6:00pm) as the LHS Boosters host a Scentsy Party. Take a moment and view what Scentsy has to offer on the website below. All proceeds from the party will be donated to the LHS Boosters.

Scentsy Website

Please note that if you prefer to do your shopping online you can click on the Lutheran High South "Buy from party" button and all profits from your purchase will be donated to Lutheran High South.

All product will be delivered the week of December 12th, in plenty of time for Christmas!

This is the last year that anyone who wishes to support Concordia University, Ann Arbor may double their support through using a State of Michigan tax credit. If a married couple donates $400.00 it essentially would only cost them $200.00. If a single person donates $200.00 it would cost them $100.00. Upon filing your State Taxes, you can list the University donation on Schedule 2 Nonrefundable Credits. It is a credit against the total tax owed to the State of Michigan. This is a tax credit not a deduction thus you do not have to file long form to take advantage of this. However, the tax law changes for 2012 thus this is the last year this credit will be available.

The LHS Girl's Volleyball team made history this season as the first ever LHS District Champions! They were able to beat Baptist Park in the District finals on Friday, November 4th in front of their home crowd for an unforgettable night! It was a magical night that we will be talking about for a long time!

The Saints went 4-4 in conference play, and though their record didn't show it, could have easily been 7-1 with having heart-breaking losses in 5 games to conference rivals University Liggett and Huron Valley Lutheran. The Saints finished second in their Washtenaw Christian Tournament and brought home a beautiful trophey after falling to Huron Valley in the finals. The Saints also finished second in their own tournament this year, falling to Washtenaw Christian in the final game of that match.

The Saints played with huge hearts in order to make up for their smaller than normal numbers this year. It showed throughout the season when you watched them play. Their record on the year was 18-12-1. Even the Monroe Evening News was starting to take notice with article after article on the Saints play.

The Saints will graduate 4 seniors this year - Chelsie McNett, Savannah Diroff, Melanie Anderson, and Jacki Morgan. Though there will be some big shoes to fill next year, returning players Molly Roebke, Kristi Smrcka, Rachael Hunter, Casey Dutcher, Alexis Starman and Marie Frank will be more than eager to help secure those roles.

The girls will be looking forward to to reclaiming a District title again next year, as the bar has been raised on their expectations. We can't wait for August to come around again! Let's get started! :)

Coach Kim

Lutheran South is pleased to announce that our Girls Volleyball team has won the District Championship in a dominating match against opponent Baptist Park. The Girls left no room for doubt on the court this past Friday night as they controlled each of the 3 games to take the match. This is the first District Championship for Lutheran South in any sport and a major accomplishment for our growing school.

The Girls Volleyball team looks forward to advancing now to the Regional tournament where their first game will be played at Lenawee Christian on Tuesday, November 8.

Lutheran High School South is pleased to announce that we will host the next round of district play in soccer. The game will be held tomorrow (10/20) at Lutheran High School South at 4:30 pm.

We are in need of parents to assist with Concessions and Gate, so please contact Mrs. Garrabrant if you can help ASAP!

We encourage everyone to come out and support the Saints as they take on the Wildcats of Baptist Park in hopes of moving onto the district finals on Saturday. As a reminder, there is a $5.00 admission for spectators as determined by the MHSAA.

We encourage all grade school teachers (and classes!) to consider coming to our Fall Drama Performance of The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood. The Special performance for Grade Schools will be Friday, November 18, 2011 at 12:30 pm for $2.00 a person. (The show runs approximately an hour and a half). If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

Additional Performances for the General Public will be held:

• Friday, November 18, 7:00pm
• Saturday, November 19, 7:00pm
• Sunday, November 20, 3:00pm
• $5.00 / person

A Synopsis of the play:

It sure is hard to be humble when you're a swashbuckling, egocentric super-hero. But our gallant guy-in-green tries his best as he swaggers through The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood, a frantically funny, Monty Pythonesque retelling of the classic. This time around, the legendary legend, in his never-ending quest to aid the needy, encounters a lovely damsel-in-distress (oddly obsessed with skin conditions); an ever-scheming sheriff who would rather bowl a strike than hit a bull's-eye; a gold-hoarding, bad-guy monarch wannabe; and a good-natured "Town's Guy" who manages to make his way into every scene, whether he belongs there or not. Combine them with an expandable band of spoon-wielding Merry Men whose collective IQs equal six, and you've got an irreverent jaunt through Sherwood Forest you won't soon forget!

Here is the latest update on the paper recycling bin. We had a meeting with Abiti last Wednesday and the bin should arrive within three weeks of the meeting (November 2, 2011)! The bin will be placed in the last two parking spaces in the southwest corner of the parking lot.

Thank you all for your patience in saving paper! We look forward to impressing the company with a full bin quickly!

Lutheran High School South has the distinct privilege of hosting the first round of district play in soccer on Monday, October 14th at 4:30 pm. The Saints will take on Gabriel Richard. We are in need of someone to man the Concession Stand and to take Gate. There will be a $5.00 admission per person as determined by the MHSAA. Please contact the school office if you are able to help.

Thank you in advance to anyone who can assist and GO SAINTS!

Michigan Theme Men's Dinner

Friday, October 21, 2011 at the VFW Hall - Carleton

Tickets are $45 and include Dinner and Drinks. The doors will open at 6:00pm with dinner served at 7:30pm. For ticket information call (734) 654-6366. Funds raised will support Lutheran Education Scholarships.

Retirement Dinner Celebration to honor Rev. Dr. John A. Herzog

The Lutheran High School Association Board of Directors invites you to join them as they celebrate the ministry of Rev. Dr. John Herzog.

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Petruzello's Banquet and Conference Center
6950 Rochester Road
Troy, Michigan 48085

Doors Open at 5:00 pm. Dinner Served at 6:00 pm. Program Following Dinner. Cost $45/person. Cash Bar.

Reservations can be made my mailing a check made payable to the LHSA:

1100 Bagley
Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309
248.852.0240

Reservations must be received by Monday, October 17, 2011. In lieu of gifts, donations may be made in honor of Dr. Herzog to the LHSA Student Aid Fund. If you would like to send a card or note of congratulations, a book will be compiled and presented to Dr. Herzog on the night of the dinner. To be included, cards and notes need to be received by Monday, October 17th.

Due to the fog, LHS will be on a 2-hour delay schedule today. This means 1st-hour classes will begin at 10am. Please be safe!

The Varsity Soccer game scheduled for today has been cancelled by Macomb Christian because they do not have enough players to compete. All soccer players will participate in a conditioning practice until 4:30 pm.

We apologize for any inconvenience and encourage you to come out and support the Lady Saints in the volleyball matches tonight at 5:30 and 6:30 here at LHS! GO SAINTS!

Monday

Cozy Day	Wear your PJs and fuzzy slippers with duck heads (Try and avoid South Spirit Wear, as these items are more appropriate for our Friday Blue-Out)
4:30 pm	JV Soccer vs. Greenhills

Tuesday

Twin Day	Match your best friend (Try to make it as obvious as possible -- matching Superman capes, Ninja masks, big red bows in the hair, etc.)
5:00 pm	Varsity Soccer @ Macomb Christian
5:30 pm	JV Volleyball vs. Southfield Christian
6:30 pm	Varsity Volleyball vs. Southfield Christian

Wednesday

Nerd Day	Pocket protectors, high water pants, big glasses, etc.
4:00 pm	Varsity Soccer @ Franklin Road Christian

Thursday

'80s Day	Dress like Mario, Batman, Transformer, etc. or '80's Fashion
4:30 pm	JV Soccer @ Divine Child

Friday

Blue Out	Show your school spirit by wearing your blue spirit wear, top and bottom!
4:30 pm	Varsity Soccer vs. Huron Valley Lutheran
5:30 pm	JV Volleyball vs. University of Liggett
6:00 pm	JV Soccer vs. University of Liggett
6:30 pm	Varsity Volleyball vs. University of Liggett

Saturday

7:00 - 10:00 PM

Homecoming Dance

Lutheran High School South is partnering with Schwan's to offer a great fund raising opportunity to support efforts to raise needed funds.

Here's how the fundraiser works:

1) Review the attached catalog or view the Schwan's catalog of quality products at www.schwans.com

2) Complete the order form Schwans Order Form

3) Return the completed order form to LHS between today and October 3rd
OR
Fax your order directly to Schwan's at 734-529-5155 by October 3rd

4) Pass additional copies of instructions and order forms to family members, friends or neighbors. Offer to pick up and deliver orders for people not conveniently located near Lutheran High School South

5) Come to LHS on Friday, October 7th between 2:30 and 8:30 p.m. to pay and pick up your order. Orders will be packaged and sorted by customer; ready for quick and easy pick up. For your convenience Schwan's accepts check, cash and major credit cards

Additional items can also be purchased from the Schwan's truck on this date.

Pre-orders are the key to the success of this fund raiser. Schwan's offers a variety of choices from entrees, pizza, pasta, side dishes, appetizers, vegetables, meats, seafood, beverages, desserts and of course their famous premium ice cream. From special items for the weekend to products used every day, I'm confident you will find something for every eating occasion, flavor profile or nutritional need.

If you have any questions please contact: Kathleen McBee

Monday, October 3rd
4:30 pm JV Soccer vs. Greenhills

Tuesday, October 4th
5:00 pm V Soccer @ Macomb Christian
5:30 pm JV Volleyball vs. Southfield Christian
6:30 pm V Volleyball vs. Southfield Christian

Wednesday, October 5th
4:00 pm V Soccer @ Franklin Road Christian

Thursday, October 6th
4:30 pm JV Soccer @ Divine Child

Friday, October 7th
4:30 pm V Soccer vs. Huron Valley Lutheran
5:30 pm JV Volleyball vs. University of Liggett
6:00 pm JV Soccer vs. University of Liggett
6:30 pm V Volleyball vs. University of Liggett

Saturday October 8th
Cross Country competes at the SMCC Invitational

Join us at the Homecoming dance on Saturday, October 8th from 7:00 - 10:00 pm in the new Student Commons.

Homecoming has been moved from Saturday October 1st to Saturday, October 8th. Unfortunately an opposing team had to reschedule a soccer game and we were left with no home varsity soccer games the week prior to October 1st. The administration felt it was important for all fall sports to have the opportunity to play before a home crowd during Spirit Week. We apologize for the late notice and any inconvenience it may cause.

School pictures will be taken on Friday, September 9. Order forms are being sent home today. You may also access the order form by clicking on the link below. All students (seniors included) will get their picture taken in order to be included in the yearbook.

2011-2012 Picture Order Form

Web Registration Form

Orientation for Freshman and New Families begins at 6:30. Even if you have another child at LHS, we are encouraging all Freshman families to attend with New Families as a refresher and to meet the families of the class of 2015. Returning Students and their families are asked to be at LHS by 7:00 with a dessert to share. The event will likely be done by 8:00pm.

Come and join the fun at our annual alumni soccer scrimmage on Friday, August 19th at 5:00 pm. All LHS Alumni are invited to suit up and play against the 2011 Boys Soccer Team. If you plan on playing, please arrive between 4:15 and 4 :30 pm.

Spectators can come and watch this exciting event for $3.00 per person. Concessions will also be available.

We look forward to seeing you all at this 2011 Soccer Season Kick Off!

Students take notice! A school supplies list for the 2011-2012 school year is available by clicking here. The link will also permanently be available on the Student Life page.

Scrip orders are due this Friday, August 12 and can be picked up at LHS as soon as August 19. Please consider using SCRIP this year to assist with tuition and/or profit Boosters. If you can look over the SCRIP order form and decide on one or two cards to purchase each month, you can leave a standing order. That way, your order is placed each month and you only have to remember to get a check to the office. If each family could make the effort to use SCRIP this year, Boosters could really profit from money we were all going to spend anyway. Contact LeeAnn Scott with any questions. She is the SCRIP coordinator and will be willing to help in any way she can. Thank you LeeAnn for your commitment to this fundraiser.

We are still accepting registrations and sponsors through August 15th. If you know any golfers, please let them know and if you are a regular at a business in the area and would feel comfortable asking for a sponsorship or donation, please do so. We have golf outing flyers and sponsorship letters in the school office. If you have any questions, please contact the school office. Remember...you do not have to be a golfer to join in on the fun. A steak or chicken dinner is available for $25. RSVP by August 15.

Meet the Coach

All fall athletes and their parents need to attend the "Meet the Coach" meeting on Monday, August 8th at 6:30 pm. This important meeting will allow parents and athletes to meet the fall coaches and learn about team policies.

Boosters Meeting

Our next Boosters meeting will be held on Monday, August 8th at 7:00 pm immediately following the Meet the Coach event. Plan on attending and learning more about events planned for the upcoming school year. We look forward to seeing you there!

All Hands on Deck!

Lutheran High South has the privilege of hosting the Annual Back to School Meeting of all teachers in the Lutheran High School Association of Greater Detroit. This is an opportunity for us to show off our new academic and administrative building.

In order to put our best foot forward, we are asking all LHS families to help get our building in shape on Monday, August 15th at 7:00 pm. Many hands will make for light work as we clean the gym, the classroom, and the commons. We look forward to seeing you then!

Mark Your Calendar

Orientation for the 2011-2012 School Year will take place on Wednesday, August 24th. New families are asked to arrive at 6:30 pm., returning families are asked to arrive at 7:30 pm and to bring a dessert to share.

The first day of school is Monday, August 29th. School will dismiss at noon on this day.

LHS will be getting a Paper Retriever bin to earn money while we help the planet. Many of you may already know about this program. A bin is set up at LHS to collect paper. When the bin is full, the company comes to collect the contents of the bin and sends us a check. It is easy money.

We wanted to let you know about this program so you can begin saving these items: newspaper, magazines, catalogs, direct mail, office and school papers and shredded paper in clear plastic bags. There is no need to save these items for the bin, as they are not collected: phone books, cardboard, kitchen or bathroom paper products, metal or plastic.

So start saving and look for the green paper retriever in August.

As many of you may know, an article appeared on the front page of the Monroe Evening News yesterday announcing 2011 MME and ACT score results for Monroe County. Unfortunately, the information for Lutheran High South was inaccurate.

The author of that article called me this morning. After walking him through the Michigan Department of Education's MME Score Report, he realized he was using the wrong data. He said that a correction will be printed. Hopefully that correction will be as clearly noticed as his initial article.

Just to let you know how LHS compares in ACT scores, our juniors in 2010 had an average score of 23.8. From ACT's website (http://www.act.org/news/data.html), Michigan averaged 19.7 and the national average was 21.0. Our juniors this year have an average score of 23.9 (based on information reported to LHS from ACT on juniors who have taken the ACT thus far). ACT has not yet released the state and national averages for 2011.

In regards to how Lutheran South students compare to our local public school, all you have to do is go to the Michigan Department of Education's website (http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-22709_35150_47475---,00.html). The MDE has put together an excel spreadsheet titled "2008-2011 MME ACT Scores Sortable By ISD, District, and School."

Ida = 21.0
Huron = 20.4
Dundee = 20.2
Bedford = 20.1
Flat Rock = 19.0
Jefferson = 18.6
Monroe = 18.3
Airport = 17.9

Bedford = 20.2
Nation = 21.0
Ida = 20.1
Dundee = 19.8
Flat Rock = 19.7
Michigan = 19.7
Huron = 19.5
Monroe = 19.1
Jefferson = 18.9
Airport = 17.9

Please feel free to pass along this information to help clarify our academic excellence.

Please take note of the following items that were also recently sent out over Constant Contact:

• Fall Sports will begin on Wednesday, August 10th. Please refer to our website for practice information (www.lhs.lhsa.com). In addition, all summer running and open gym times are also posted on the website. As a reminder all athletes participating in a fall sport MUST have a physical on file (dated after April 15, 2011) before August 10th.
• Back to School Orientation will take place on Wednesday, August 24th. Returning families are asked to arrive at 7:30 pm and bring a dessert to share.
• Dress Code Changes were sent to families last week. It was also noted in an earlier post here on the webiste. In case you missed it, click here for the updated 2011 Dress Code.
• Summer office hours are available by looking on the calendar.

August 27, 2011

Registration 12:00 pm
Shotgun Start 1:00 pm
Steak Dinner 5:30 pm

Sandy Creek Golf Course
3177 Heiss Road
Monroe, Michigan 48162
(734) 242-7200

18 Holes of Golf with Cart - SCRAMBLE
Hot Dog Snack Pack at the Turn
NY Strip Steak Dinner

CONTESTS INCLUDE:
Closest to the Pin
Longest Drive

Golfer registration due August 1, 2011

Click here for Golfer Registration Form

Sponsorship Opportunities

Navy ($500)
Sign at hole
Half page advertisement in program
Business card advertisement in all LHS programs for 2011-2012 school year

Silver ($250)
Sign at hole
Quarter page advertisement in program

White ($100)
Sign at hole
Business card advertisement in program

Special Hole Sponsor ($100)
Sign at Longest Drive or Closest to the Pin Contests

Click here for Sponsorship Form

Please click on the link below to see an updated Dress Code for 2011-2012. Some of the highlighted changes include:

1. School approved spirit wear tops are allowed every day of the week.
2. Girls MUST wear a crew neck shirt underneath scoop neck and v neck shirts.
3. Skirts and dresses MUST hang below the knee when standing.

Dress Code Updates for 2011-2012