Self Control
I have shared in this space, and elsewhere, that while I love working with children of all ages, I am especially fascinated by middle schoolers. And so, when I was asked to lead a small group of sixth graders this year, I didn’t hesitate to accept. In each session, we focus on a character trait drawn from scripture and this past week we covered the “queen mother” of all traits - self-control. For young men of this age, self-control can be elusive, but it’s critically important they be held accountable for thinking intentionally about what they’re doing and why. Young men who lack self-control grow up to become older men lacking self-control and recent headlines have brought us numerous stories of what happens when such men enter the world and reach positions of influence and authority.
In the fifth chapter of Paul’s letter to the Galatians, we find a list of things that should mark the life of every Christian. There are nine “fruits of the spirit” in this list and the first eight seem to fit together quite naturally in that they are qualities we can readily recognize when they are outwardly expressed. We can show love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and gentleness and we know when they are shown to us. The ninth spirit, self-control, is different. In a way, it enables us to show all the other gifts. If your child is wearing on your last nerve, it is self-control that allows you to show her patience. If you’re having a miserable day, it is self-control that will allow you to be joyful instead of wallowing in self-pity. And if you’re feeling like God is far from you and the concerns of your heart, it is self-control that will urge you back to faithfulness. I don’t think it is an accident that Paul chose to begin this list with love and ended it with self-control. When we exhibit these, the “alpha and omega” of spiritual fruits, we provide a powerful witness for Christ within us.
Important as it is, self-control is hard and it is no less difficult for adults than it is for children. And trying to get there on our own just won’t cut it. We need God’s spirit within us to achieve lasting self-control.
Matthew 26:41
warns us to watch and pray because, “The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Whether it is controlling our spending, curbing negative thoughts, or keeping hurtful comments to ourselves, I pray we can all take a step towards self-control this week as we lean on His Spirit to empower us.
Blessings,
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Jim R. Callis
Head of School
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All School:
Monday, December 18 - Wednesday, January 3:
Christmas Break
Thursday, January 4:
Re-enrollment Begins
Upper School:
Tuesday, December 5:
US Chorus Christmas Cafe || 6-6:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 4:
Classes Begin for US
Middle School:
Monday, December 4:
MS Christmas Concert || 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 5:
LS/MS Combined Christmas Chapel Service || 8:30 a.m.
Friday, December 8:
Christmas and Cocoa at the Main Campus || 3-4 p.m.
Wednesday, December 13 - Thursday, December 14:
8th Grade Exams
Friday, December 15:
No ASP; MS Ice Skating Party
Thursday, January 4 - Friday, January 5:
Conferences; No Classes
Lower School:
Tuesday, December 5:
LS/MS Combined Christmas Chapel Service || 8:30 a.m.
Friday, December 8:
Christmas and Cocoa at the Main Campus || 3-4 p.m.
Friday, December 15:
JK-2nd Grade Christmas Program || 8:30 a.m.
Friday, December 15:
Early Release at 11:45 a.m.; No ASP
Thursday, January 4:
Classes Begin for JK-3rd
Thursday, January 4 - Friday, January 5:
Conferences; No Classes for 4th and 5th Grade
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Plan Now for Re-enrollment
When to re-enroll
: Re-enrollment for the 2018-2019 school year will begin on
Thursday, January 4
. When re-enrolling for the next grade, there is no need to re-apply. Your child is already a student here and will automatically be promoted to the next grade upon receipt of your re-enrollment contract and a tuition deposit equal to 10% of full tuition.
This procedure also applies to students moving to the Upper School campus for 9th grade.
Families with multiple children enrolled will sign a contract and submit a deposit for each sibling.
The deadline to secure your child's placement for next year is January 31, 2018.
How to re-enroll
: On January 4, each family will receive an email with instructions on how to re-enroll electronically. You will be prompted to sign into your My Backpack account, click on Enrollment/Re-enrollment, review and update your family profile, sign and submit your 2018-2019 re-enrollment contract(s), and remit payment. Plan now (before Christmas) for this important investment in your child’s future!
Re-enrollment Exceptions
- If any of the following conditions apply, please conference with the appropriate teacher or administrator before attempting to re-enroll:
- Your child may be repeating a grade (Teacher)
- You are in arrears in your financial obligation to the school (Business Office)
- You are not planning to re-enroll for the 2018-2019 school year (Admission Director)
- Any other extenuating circumstances that may preclude your re-enrollment (Admission Director)
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Now Accepting New Applications for 2018-2019
Applications are now being accepted for new students for the 2018-2019 school year. Siblings of current students applying for the first time will also need to submit an application and schedule a shadow day. Students applying to Junior Kindergarten through 5th grade will be assessed for admission on
March 3
,
2018
. New applicants interested in 6th through 12th grade will need to register to take the
SSAT
(school code is 5260). The SSAT is administered monthly at our Upper School campus.
For more information, contact
Jackie Grasty,
Director of Admission for grades JK- 8th or
Cal Boyd
, Director of Admission for the Upper School.
MBCA Siblings
For our current families, if you will be applying a sibling for admission for the next school year (a rising Junior Kindergartner, Kindergartner or unenrolled sibling), please go to our
Admission page
on our website to begin the application process. Siblings of current students applying for the first time will need to submit an application and schedule a shadow day. We love seeing brothers and sisters join the MBCA family!
Financial Aid
For families anticipating a need for financial aid next year, the deadline to apply is
Friday, February 23
. Plan accordingly, as your completed 2017 Federal Tax Return must be submitted before a request for aid can be considered. The
Parent Statement of Need
will also need to be submitted to Jackie Grasty, Director of Admission. If you've received financial aid this school year and will need assistance again next year, please note that you must re-apply.
Link here
to begin the application for financial aid. For more information, contact
Jackie Grasty
.
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Middle School Band & Chorus Concert
Monday, December 4 at 6:30 p.m.
Come join us Monday, December 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary as the Middle School bands and choirs perform an array of Christmas music that is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit.
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Combined Christmas Chapel
Tuesday, December 5 at 8:30 a.m.
Lower and middle school will have their joint Christmas Chapel on December 5 at 8:30 a.m. This chapel will feature the Eagle Choir and the MS Band and Chorus.
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Upper School Chorus Christmas Café
Tuesday, December 5 at 6:00 p.m.
What’s the best way to spread Christmas cheer? By singing loud for all to hear. Come enjoy some Christmas cookies and hot chocolate as the Upper School Chorus brings you a variety of Christmas songs and leads you in a carol sing-a-long on Tuesday, December 5 at 6:00 p.m. in the Upper School Commons.
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Christmas and Cocoa with MBCA
Friday, December 8
Please join us for some Christmas cheer on the lawn after school. Eddie the "Christmas Eagle" will be available for photos, and a limited number of 20th Anniversary MBCA ornaments will be available for purchase for $5. Cash or check, please. Ornament sales benefit the 2018
You Fed Me
event. Come have some hot chocolate and shop for a cause with your friends!
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First Lego League
Saturday, December 9
Our MS Robotics teams will be competing in their first Regional competition on Saturday, December 9 at Walton High School. The event runs from 11:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. We will have four teams competing for a chance to move on to the Super Regional competition after the Christmas break.
Come out and support our Robotics teams!
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You are Cordially Invited to Attend: Mt. Bethel Christian Academy’s Christmas Program
Friday, December 15, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Jr. kindergarten, kindergarten, first and second grades will be presenting “Away in a Manger”, under the direction of Mrs. Karen Poe.
The program will not be professionally recorded. You may have a handheld camera only, at your seat. No tripods or taping in the aisles will be allowed.
We look forward to seeing you Friday, December 15 at 8:30 a.m. to celebrate Christ’s birth. Lower School students should wear their “Christmas Best” to school that day.
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MBCA Library Partnering with the Cobb County Library System
The Mt Bethel Christian Academy Library is excited to partner with the Cobb County Library System. Along with an amazing collection of books, eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and newspapers, the Cobb County Library has many databases and electronic resources. Students will be able to use all of these amazing resources for their school assignment on campus and at home.
All Middle School and Upper School students will obtain their own Cobb County Library Card. This will give all of our students access to all of these amazing resources. If the students live outside the county, the school will pay their fee for a card. If the student already has a card, they will be asked to supply their Literature teacher (middle school) or English teacher (upper school) with a copy of their card.
Forms went home this week from your child's teacher. They need to be filled out and signed by a parent or guardian.
Please have your child(ren) return the form to their teacher promptly.
Link
here
for the form. In the field for Voter Registration, please do not check anything in that field. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to
Mrs. Sauve
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Missing Fleece?
Has your child(ren) lost a fleece or sweater? Even with the cold weather, we have collected a large number of fleeces, sweaters, and jackets in the Lost and Found. Many even have names on them! Please stop by the Academy Lost and Found before school is out for Christmas Break.
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Chick-fil-A Breakfast
At the North Campus
The Upper School will be selling Chick-fil-A biscuits and minis at the North Campus on
Wednesday
mornings from 7:30 – 8:10 a.m. All profits go toward the Upper School mission trips.
We will offer:
$3 - Chick-fil-A biscuits
$4 - Chick-fil-A 4-count chicken minis box
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Friday Morning Breakfast
At the Main Campus
The Main Campus will be selling breakfast on
Friday
mornings in front of DeVore Hall. All profits go toward the 8th grade mission trip. Sales start no later than 7:30 a.m.
We will offer:
$2 - Chick-fil-A plain butter biscuits
$3 - Chick-fil-A chicken biscuits
$4 - Chick-fil-A 4-count chicken mini box
$1 - Donuts
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Jackson Risey
Jackson Risey received his first college acceptance to the University of Georgia. Congratulations, Jackson!
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Jaquez Gilbert
Jaquez Gilbert received his first and second college acceptances to Trevecca Nazarene University in Tennessee and to the University of West Georgia. Congratulations, Jaquez!
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Will Ross
Will Ross received his third college acceptance to Georgia College and State University. Congratulations, Will!
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Matt Gilliland
Matt Gilliland received his fifth college acceptance to Georgia College and State University. Congratulations, Matt!
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Third Grade
Lemonade Sales
Third grade is studying Economics in Social Studies and just finished a novel study on
The Lemonade War
. Students are making a lemonade stand in Think Tank and will be selling lemonade on campus. The students are having to work together in groups to plan, design, decorate, and paint their lemonade stands. The classes will be selling lemonade for 50 cents a glass at walk-up December 11 - 14. In addition, we will set up our stands on December 14 in DeVore Hall, and classes may come through to buy a cup of lemonade. All proceeds will go to our foreign student.
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Fourth Grade
Seven Bridges Ministry
Fourth graders are working hard to collect adult hats, gloves, mittens, and canned goods for the Seven Bridges Ministry. This important ministry helps the homeless population in Atlanta to have food and warm items for the winter and year round. We will be collecting items until December 14. Let’s give a huge donation this year! Thank you.
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Eighth Grade
Rube Goldberg
Eighth grade spent this week working on their Rube Goldberg projects in their physical science classes. Keep an eye out for their finished projects!
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Upper School
Eighth Grade Latin Trip to the US
The Upper School Latin students (Latin III/IV) hosted the 8th grade Latin students for a fun and educational event at the Upper School on Wednesday. The Upper School Latin students taught a lesson about the Saturnalia Festival. Then all the students enjoyed some treats and played an authentic Roman game called Rota.
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House Points
Integritas - 2,380
Veritas - 2,323
Fidelitas - 2,365
Fortes - 2,182
Humilitas - 2,162
Servimus - 1,839
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Sports
Did you know that MBCA Athletics has their own website?
Link here
to view. Also, link
here
for the MBCA Athletics Facebook page!
Boys Varsity Basketball Recap
While many of you were enjoying the Thanksgiving Holiday, the Boys Varsity basketball team was playing several games. We played 4 games over the break winning 3 of those 4 games. The Eagles had victories over 3 outstanding GHSA schools including basketball powerhouse Whitefield Academy, who is coached by Dwight Howard’s former coach. We defeated Whitefield 63 – 43 at home. We then played in the Dai Jon Parker Classic at Milton High School and defeated a very good 6A GHSA school, Creekview. The head coach has been there 12 years and he told me before the game, this is his best team he has ever had. The first half was back and forth with Mt Bethel leading 27 – 24 at the half, but our defense was outstanding in the second half holding them to 2 points in the 3rd quarter and pulling away, winning 68 – 49. Finally, we played Hapeville Charter who has tremendous athletes at their school. In fact, their football team is in the GHSA Final Four this weekend. We came out aggressive in the first quarter taking the early lead 16 – 2. We continued to play well and extended the lead to over 20 points and never looked back. Another quality win for the Eagles! Our only loss was to top-ranked Wheeler High School, who features EJ Montgomery. EJ is one of 5 finalists for the Naismith Player of the Year award in the entire country.
Our next home game is Friday, December 8 on the Main Campus. We hope to see you on the hardwood!
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MBCA Christmas Basketball Clinic
December 20, 2017
Parents, are you looking for some time to do some last-minute shopping? Send your kids to hone their basketball skills at the MBCA Christmas Clinic with Coach Boyd and the reigning State Champion Varsity boys basketball team! Skills that will be developed are footwork, ball handling, shooting, and team concepts. Special prizes will be awarded for attitude, effort, and being a team player. Ages range from 6 - 14 years old. Boys and girls are welcome and all participants will be given a t-shirt.
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“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12
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Main Campus
Junior Kindergarten - 8th Grade
4385 Lower Roswell Road
Marietta, GA 30068
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North Campus
9th - 12th Grade
2509 Post Oak Tritt Road
Marietta, GA 30062
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Phone: 770-971-0245
Fax: 770-971-3770
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