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Dr. Steve Buuck

Dr. Steve Buuck serves as CEO of Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School in Las Vegas, NV.
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March 16, 2020 Health Update

Posted by Dr. Steve Buuck on Mar 18, 2020 2:12:04 PM

March 16, 2020-Health UPdate

Dear Faith Family,
 
As you likely heard from Governor Steve Sisolak at his press conference on March 15, 2020, all Nevada K-12 schools are to remain closed until, at minimum, April 6, 2020.  Since our Easter break begins April 6, 2020,  Faith Lutheran students will not return to campus until at least April 14, 2020, the day we are currently scheduled to return from our break.  If that date gets extended, we will let you know once that decision is made.
 
Online instruction begins Wednesday, March 18, 2020 and will go until at least April 3, 2020.  A video will be sent to all parents and students by tomorrow afternoon with specifics on how this remote learning will work.  For us, online learning is more than just academic progress.  We are putting measures in place to make sure that our students are supported completely through this process.
  1. Our faculty and staff were blessed to begin our day with Dr. Shadaba Asad, the Medical Director for infectious diseases at UMC. She graciously provided an hour for a presentation on this newest coronavirus and Q & A.
  2. The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) has required that schools are not to compete in games or contests, conduct practices, hold meetings, or allow any school facilities to be used by any NIAA athlete or coach until further notice.  All middle school sports are following that same directive and are postponed until further notice.
  3. All school activities are postponed until further notice including clubs, arts, and student life events.  Beginning March 18, school events that are officially cancelled will be listed on our website.  Rest assured, our campus is safe and clean; we are hoping that the mitigation strategies we are taking at Faith Lutheran will help slow the further spread of this virus.
  4. The Shield Store on campus is closed until students return.
  5. The Thrift Store on Rainbow is currently open.
  6. Beginning Wednesday, March 18, school office hours will be from 8 am until 3:30 pm.
  7. All coronavirus communication and updates can be found by clicking here.
As you talk with your children: remain calm and reassuring; avoid language that might blame others and lead to stigmas; pay attention to what your children see or hear from media outlets and social media outlets; provide information that is honest and accurate; teach them everyday actions to reduce the spread of germs.
 
One thing is certain; we cannot predict the future.  We are trying to do our part in mitigating the risk to the Faith Family, Las Vegas, Nevada, the United States, and our world.
 
Until our next correspondence,
 
Steven J. Buuck, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer
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Topics: COVID19, FLCOVID19UPDATE, coronavirus

March 13th-Health Update

Posted by Dr. Steve Buuck on Mar 16, 2020 2:22:52 PM
Good afternoon, Faith Family, 
Several new developments to share with you:
  • The ill person from the Faith Family was seen at UMC this morning and was fully tested.  That person has been diagnosed with the common cold.
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Topics: COVID19, FLCOVID19UPDATE, coronavirus

March 12th, 9:20 PM

Posted by Dr. Steve Buuck on Mar 13, 2020 4:47:11 PM

A Message from the CEO

SCHOOL CANCELLED FRIDAY MARCH 13, 2020

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Topics: COVID19, FLCOVID19UPDATE, coronavirus

March 10th Health Update

Posted by Dr. Steve Buuck on Mar 12, 2020 10:38:46 PM
March 10, 2020
Good Afternoon Faith Family, 
 
Starting last week, we began sending out weekly health updates involving COVID-19 and will continue to do so.  Since this is a dynamic situation, if anything changes between these weekly updates, we will certainly notify you of those changes immediately.
 
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March 12th, 5:30 PM Coronavirus Update

Posted by Dr. Steve Buuck on Mar 12, 2020 10:13:33 PM

Update from March 12th, 5:00 PM

Dear Faith Family,

As promised, we are providing updates to you as they develop.  We meet and discuss daily and continue to monitor the insights and opinions of health professionals.  Today’s meeting has prompted some changes:

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Topics: COVID19, FLCOVID19UPDATE, coronavirus

Diverse Classes Enrich Curriculum

Posted by Dr. Steve Buuck on Jan 23, 2020 10:45:32 AM

Why are the numbers 186 and 78 of interest to Faith Lutheran students?  Because this year high school students have 186 classes from which to choose, and middle school students have 78 classes from which to choose.  Each student only gets to choose 8 per year so middle school students get to take 24 of the 78 offered in their careers, and high school students get to take 32 of the 186 in their careers.  So many choices, so little time!

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From Darkness to Light

Posted by Dr. Steve Buuck on Aug 14, 2018 5:35:00 AM

The first day of school means excitement, new and old friends, and maybe some anxiety.  In the first chapel message of the year, Dr. Buuck reminded students that Jesus is the Light of the World and because He conquered the darkness of our sin, we can live in the light that is Christ's forgiveness, grace and mercy.

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Goodbye for Now...

Posted by Dr. Steve Buuck on May 30, 2018 3:00:00 PM

The campus is (relatively) quiet this afternoon.  We just finished our farewell all faculty/staff luncheon where we say “see you later” to those staff members who are not returning next year and to our ten month employees who are not required to be on campus during the summer.  

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Conquering Death to Give us Life

Posted by Dr. Steve Buuck on Apr 1, 2018 5:00:00 AM

Woody Allen once said, “I'm not afraid of death, I just don’t want to be there when it happens.”  That’s cute and funny, but the reality is… he was afraid of death and it is going to happen – to all of us.  I don’t know about you, but that scares me a bit.  For the huge majority of the people in the world, even us Christians, death can seem scary.  But as Jesus walked the face of the earth, death didn’t scare Him. 

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Topics: Christian Identity, mission, vision, values, culture, identity, Christian school, lutheran, theology, Jesus Christ, Easter, Good Friday

GOOD Friday?

Posted by Dr. Steve Buuck on Mar 30, 2018 5:00:00 AM

Good Friday?  What is so good about Good Friday?  Is this an appropriate title for such a day?  In my younger days, I always viewed this as the most depressing day of the year.   Churches are dark, pastors often wear black, fewer candles are lit, people are somber, the music is depressing.  We often leave the sanctuary in silence.  What’s so good about Good Friday?

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Topics: Christian Identity, mission, vision, values, lutheran, gifts, theology, Jesus Christ, Easter, Good Friday

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