Your Flight Advantage
...focus on remembering whose you are
We remind teens they’re meant to fly
I have had many pets throughout my life, but one of my favorites so far are the runner ducks I currently have. If you have never seen or heard about runner ducks, they basically are tall ducks that can’t fly. They only run. My two-foot tall fence keeps them where I want them to stay. However, I also have a mallard duck that hatched with them. Even though the mallard is able to fly away at any time, he doesn’t know he can because he’s always been around his three runner friends. He just sticks with them and does what they do. That can be true in our lives too, especially in high school. Friends and teachers who fill so many hours of a teen’s day have an incredible influence. Who will we run with? There are those who may try to convince us that we can’t fly or that we have only this life to think about. Heard the term YOLO? “You only live once” is sometimes used to get us to focus on the “right now” like there’s nothing else after this life. We have a special blessing here at Lakeside. When students, faculty and staff share a belief in Jesus as their Savior with no fear or reluctance to admit it, we can guide and encourage each other in that saving grace given to us through Jesus. We are free. We are saved. We are forgiven. We’ll live forever! As a result, We are not bound to the ground. We know there is more to us than just wandering around this pen we call life. One day we will fly out of this Earth and not only be free from sin but also have eternal joy in heaven. There is no better truth to be reminded of every day. Ask me about my ducks!
Steve Lauber, Admissions Director on the cover
In 2010, a mama duck discovered that our LLHS courtyard was a beautiful, safe place to hatch her babies. Unfortunately, our courtyard is all walled-in. Because ducklings can’t fly out, too soon they run out of food and are at danger of becoming prey. As a result, a human crew is formed each spring to usher the ducklings through the school and out to the real world (nearby Rock Lake). It’s a bittersweet tradition on campus. We love seeing those ducklings, but we know they are onto bigger things. It’s the same for our students. We love having them on campus for these four short years, and we’re a bit sad when they leave. Yet we also know that when our Warriors graduate and head to the military, tech school, college or workforce, they are well-equipped to be faithful employees, citizens, family members, and witnesses for Jesus.
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Motivated by the love of Jesus, Lakeside Lutheran High School partners with families to educate, encourage, and equip students for life and for eternity. about our federation
The Lakeside Federation includes 32 congregations in southcentral Wisconsin extending north to south from Beaver Dam to Janesville and east to west from Okauchee to Middleton. The Lakeside Lutheran Advantage is published 3x year, distributed free of charge to students, families, future families and friends. Direct correspondence to: 231 Woodland Beach Rd. Lake Mills WI 53551 info@llhs.org • 920.648.2321 Principal: James Grasby | Exec. Director: Kirk DeNoyer | Asst. Principal: Don Schultz | AD: Todd Jahns | Regents, Chair: Glenn Lassanske page 2 • The Lakeside Advantage • 2021 Issue 2
Your 4-1-1 Advantage ...focus on open lines of communication
QUESTIONS? IDEAS? WE HAVE YOUR 411 FOR ELEMENTARY EVENTS & OTHER LLHS ACTIVITIES Lakeside Lutheran’s telephone number is 920-648-2321. If you call during office hours (7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. on school days), the receptionist directs your call to the correct extension or to voicemail. Outside office hours, an automated operator will help you locate the correct extension. If you do not receive a timely response, call again or email office@llhs.org. Our staff also respond well to e-mail!
If you have a question about:
Contact (x=extension #) see llhs.org/apps/staff for email)
Soccer Tournament (September 25, 2021) Cross Country Invitational (September 27) Cadet Band (Oct 16-Nov 7) Volleyball Tournament (October 16) Spelling Bee (November of even years) Basketball Tournaments (Dec./Feb.) Visual Arts Fair (February 6) Kinderfest (February 21) Tech Ed Makers Camp (March 14-15) Fine Arts Fest (April 2-3) Math Meet (April 27) Play Day for LES 6th Graders (April 29) Summer sports camps or programs STEM Camp (July 18-21, 2022) Field trips to LL/Shadowing
AD Todd Jahns x2206; Mr. Eric Dorn x1520 Mr. Cameron Ausen x1522 Mr. Glen Pufahl x1212 Mrs. Jenny Krauklis x2226 Mr. Dan Kuehl x1122 AD Todd Jahns x2206 Mrs. Lori Tetzlaff x1614 Mr. Steve Lauber x2218 Mr. Jeff Meske x1412 Mr. Jim Buege x1216; Mr. Glen Pufahl x1212 Mr. Todd Hackbarth x1101 Mr. Steve Lauber x2218 AD Todd Jahns x2206 or coaching staff Mr. Phil Dretske x1103 Mr. Steve Lauber x2218
LL Academics/scheduling Busing (Route information) Extended Learning Center Financial aid Governance/General Board Media Center (Library) Music
Mr. Andy Rosenau x2207; Mrs. Ruth Fenske x2208 Mrs. Lisa Cody x2200 Mrs. Ruth Hirschfeld x2210 Mrs. Becky Retzlaff x2222; Mr. Kirk DeNoyer x2203 Mr. Kirk DeNoyer x2203 Mr. Drew Willems x2209 Mr. James Buege, vocal x1216 Mr. Glen Pufahl, instrumental x1212 Mr. James Grasby x2204 Mrs. Lisa Cody x2200 (scrip@llhs.org) First the coach, then AD Todd Jahns Mr. Phil Dretske x1103 Try the search field at top of llhs.org, then • Mrs. Missy McKenna (front office) x2201 • Pastor Don Schultz (Assistant Principal) x2202
Parental School Choice Program Warrior Scrip program (Mon & Thur only) Sports Technology issues General questions or other events
ALSO SEE LLHS.ORG/K-8 issue 25 • llhs.org/K-8 • page 3
Advantage Contest: you in six! Last issue, we invited you to write 6-word stories. And, oh man, we had some awesome responses! While we think all of them were fun, we only have enough prizes for three of our creative authors. One Girl. One Ghost. Change EVERYTHING. (Haylie Reese, gr. 7, St. Peter, Helenville) The slobbery dog slimed my friend. (Henry Behl, gr. 4, Holy Cross, Madison)
He died, he rose, we live.
Once a Warrior, forever a family.
William Dogs St. John, Juneau 4th grade
Regan Welke St. Paul, Fort 6th grade
Rain! Play with a squiggly worm. (Lucy Brown, gr. K, Crown of Life, Fort) BOOM! An explosion. The world shook. (James Meinel, gr. 5, Homeschool, Verona) Jesus has died for my sins! (Amanda McCrary, gr. 4, Peace, Sun Prairie) A wizard is at my door. (Ella Taylor, gr. 7, St. Paul, Lake Mills) The cat has a golden leg. (Aksel Serdynski, gr. 5, St. Peter, Helenville) I love my mom and dad. (Jake Lugo, gr. 2 TSL, Watertown)
Next time, I’ll bring a flashlight.
A squirrel just called me nuts. (Ava Ehlenbach, gr. 8, Eastside, Madison) Rainy. A worm. Be careful! Squish!! (Reah Kjenstad, gr. 2, Westside Christian, Middleton) page 4 • The Lakeside Advantage • 2021 Issue 2
I glanced back one final time. (Elaina Bagdassian, gr. 8, St. Matthew, Oconomowoc)
Natalie Popp Our Redeemer, Madison 7th grade
Lakeside Lutheran Advantage Contest #25
SHOW US YOUR PET!
Mr. Lauber told you about his runner ducks on page 2. Did you know he also has pigeons and doggos? (He’s even been known to bring some to school—ask him about puppy chapel time!) Since he shared his pets, how about sharing yours? But not just your pet ... we want your pet to show some pride too. Can you put your Warrior shirt on your pet like Mr. Lauber did? Do you have a Warrior sticker on your fish tank? How about putting a water bottle next to your cat, or getting your chinchilla to hold your LLHS pencil? What LL item could you balance on your turtle’s shell? Be creative! Add a thought bubble to the pic & mention Lakeside. Make a homemade sign. Pose with your pet while you wear Warrior gear! We love it all
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How to Enter/Rules: • Featured pet(s) photo must also include Warrior/LL reference or item to be eligible for contest • Multiple students from a family can use the same pet but it must be a separate pose and/or LL item • One entry per K–8 student (in ‘21–22), in by Sept. 7, 2021 • Submit online at llhs.org/advantagecontest or • E-mail info@llhs.org with your name, school, grade, and parent’s name/email/phone ... or mail photo and personal info to: LLHS, 231 Woodland Beach Rd. Lake Mills, WI 53551. (Photos will not be returned.) We’re not responsible for misdirected or lost mail. Top 5 entries get prizes, plus a grand prize includes $200 in tuition credit for first semester freshman year at LLHS (not transferable). Winners will be chosen from all accepted entries based on photo quality, creativity and extent of inclusion of reference to Lakeside. Winners’ parents are contacted by Mr. Lauber by phone/email. Entries displayed on campus.
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issue 25 • llhs.org/K-8 • page 5
Your Daily Advantage
...focus on a day in the life of a Warrior Sometimes grade schoolers wonder how days in high school are different from theirs. Want to know what it’s like to spend a day as a freshman at Lakeside? Brooke Parkhurst, class of 2024, let us follow her around for a day last spring. Remember, not everyone has the same schedule...for instance, many freshmen include a study hall each day or take a world language or art class. Warriors have about 4 minutes to get to their next class, which is plenty of time, believe it or not!
7:10 Brooke leaves her house to head to the bus stop in Johnson Creek. Some teens need to leave earlier. • • • • • • • • • •
8:00 (Period 1): Computer Essentials (required for freshman every other day/study hall opposite days) 8:47 (Period 2): Engineering Essentials (Brooke is part of our STEM Academy.) 9:35 Chapel / Meeting or Homeroom time 10:00 (Period 3): General Science (All students are required to take 3 credits in Science.) 10:47 (Period 4-5): Band (Freshmen must take a fine arts credit. When registering, the default class is Freshman Chorus, but you can opt to take band instead, like Brooke did. Some take both.) 11:36 Lunch 6: Many students’ favorite part of the day! (The whole “period 4-5, 5-6, 6-7, 7-8 thing” during lunch got you confused? Don’t worry. You’ll catch on quickly as soon as you’re here! ) 12:03 (Period 7-8): Old Testament (Students take a religion class every year. Christ in Everything!) >> 12:51 (Period 9): Algebra 1 (Students take a placement test in May to determine which path of math courses to take. All students are required to take at least 3 credits in Math.) 1:40 (Period 10): English 9 (All students are required to take 4 credits in English.) 2:27 (Period 11): Phy Ed (Every freshman is required to take P.E. In grades 10-12, phy ed is an elective.)
3:17 If Brooke goes home right after school, she has 7 minutes after period 11 ends to board the bus, but if you’re involved in after-school activities like she is (and there are SO MANY to choose from) ...
the fun doesn’t stop at 3:10 PM! Brooke is involved in extracurriculars each season. Fall: Golf (Brooke was the alternate for the 2020 golf team that went to State. A freshman on varsity? Awesome!) Winter: Bowling Club practices at the local bowling center 2-3 days/week with weekend tournaments. Spring: Drama (She played Axel Hammond, a sarcastic best friend, in the 2021 comedy production of The Nerd.) Summer: Brooke marches and plays the sax in the Warrior Band that went to St. Louis in July 2021 and heads to the Calgary Stampede in Alberta, Canada next summer!
Want to experience a day in person? We love “shadows.” Call Mr. Lauber (920-648-2321 x2218) or email him (slauber@llhs.org) to find out how and when it could happen for you.
page 6 • The Lakeside Advantage • 2021 Issue 2
Your Core Advantage ...focus on our first core value
Why choose Lakeside? Christ is in everything. You have a choice when it comes to high schools. Why choose Lakeside? Because we offer advantages—for now and for the future. In a recent issue, we introduced the five core values of your Lakeside Lutheran—Christ in Everything, Excellence, Servant Leadership, Family, and Accountability. Now we’re digging a little deeper into each. What does “Christ in Everything” mean?
It all starts and ends with Jesus. Every school day, teens and adults are reminded that our identity as God’s child is already secure. Then, every class helps teens expand thinking, find interests, and determine how their specific gifts can be used for God’s glory. And it doesn’t even end with curriculum and chapel messages. He’s in the classrooms, the halls, the walls, the building, the campus. He dominates the teams, the groups, the travel. We pray that we always make a point to include Christ in EVERYTHING at Lakeside! While our faith focus and widespread spiritual encouragement give teens an advantage now, that advantage continues into the future. Whether grads join the workforce, attend a technical college or four-year university, or join the military, we consistently hear from business leaders, colleges, and employers who comment on the advantage they have in hiring or enrolling Lakeside grads who are solid students, faithful employees, and dedicated to do their best.
issue 25 • llhs.org/K-8 • page 7
231 Woodland Beach Road Lake Mills, WI 53551 llhs.org Electronic Service Requested
PASSPORTS ARE BACK! Remember K-8 LLHS passports? When you come to varsity events or concerts here at your Lakeside Lutheran, look for the stamp table or find Mr. Lauber. In addition to free admission, after 4 stamps,
you win a t-shirt, and your name goes into a drawing for a LLHS UnderArmour backpack. After 8 stamps, your name goes into a drawing for a $500 LLHS tuition voucher!
events are back at LLHS for grade school families! M-W-F through July 31 .................................................................... Incoming Freshmen join Speed and Strength program: 7:30-9 AM July 23, 26-27 ............................. Wrestling room open mats for incoming freshmen and older: 5:30-7:30 PM (4-6 PM first night) July 19–22 .............................................................................................Elementary Girls Volleyball Camps: 9, 10:30, 12:30 start times July 25 ......................................................................................................................................Youth Football Equipment Night: 5–6 PM July 26–29 ............................................................................................................................................................. STEM Camp: 8:30-Noon July 28 or August 3 ...........................................Registration open house: 5–8 PM (appt sign-up at llhs.org/apps/pages/registration) August 9 ....................................................................................................................First Youth Football full-pad practice 5:30-7:30 PM August 18 .................................................................................................................................................Freshman Orientation Day, 8 AM August 19 .....................................................First day for all LL students, 8 AM & Opening Service (installation of new staff) 10 AM August 25.................First home varsity event for passport stamps! Soccer v. Wisco 5 PM (see full calendar at llhs.org/apps/events) August 28 ................................................................................................ First Youth Football games (see schedule at llhs.org/K8sports) August 30 ............................................................ deadline to register for Lady Junior Warrior Basketball Club (see llhs.org/K8sports) September 7 ..........................................................................................................................Pet Photo contest entry deadline (see p. 5) September 8 ........................................................................................................................Freshmen Parent Information Night: 6:30 PM September 12 & 19................................................................................................................................Lady Jr. Warrior tryouts: 6–8 PM September 19.......................................................................................................................................................K-8 Dance Clinic: 1–4 PM September 22........................................................................................... Financial Planning for College workshop for all ages: 6:30 PM September 25.....................................................................................................................................Elementary Soccer Tournament: 8 AM see the K–8 link under top menu at llhs.org