Congratulations to this week's Heroes Tami Thurston and Angela Drevlow! We hope you enjoy your up-close parking spot.
A Note to Angela Drevlow, 1st Grade Teacher:
"Angela - You are such an inspiration to all who work alongside you. You are passionate and innovative in your teaching. We love how your heart for sharing Christ's love is reflected in your classroom and how you treat others. And on top of that, you do a fabulous job loving your family too! We love seeing you smile each day! (heart) 4th Grade Team
A Note to Tami Thurston, English Teacher:
"Tami is a hero...period! She has played an important roll in shaping who we are as Mariners Christian School through her sincerity and authentic nature. Tami follows Jesus' example and walks out Biblical living everyday. Here are just a few examples:
She puts others before herself. Philippians 2:3 - "Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves."
She gives her best effort in everything she does. Colosians 3:23 - "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord not for human masters."
She frequently provides comedic relief, whether we need it or not. Proverbs 17:32 - "A cheerful heart is good medicine" and Proverbs 15:13 - "A joyful heart makes a cheerful face."
She loves through discipline and holds high expectations for self and students. Her model of discipline is: Hebrews 12:11 - "For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it."
She encourages all of us to be our best. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 - "Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing."
She lives out her faith and uses her gifts for God's glory. 1 Peter 4:10 - "As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace."
She follows God's example of making all things new...including constantly updating and improving her lessons plans on a daily basis. Isaiah 43:18-19 - "Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing."
Thank you MCS Families for supporting our 2017 Annual Fund! We know many are planning to do so before 12.31!
EXCITING FOOD TRUCK INCENTIVE ANNOUNCED!
An anonymous donor has offered to sponsor a lunchtime food truck for our entire student body
if we can reach 80% by Christmas break, DECEMBER 21st, (80% is the national average for private school annual fund family participation). Your tax-deductible donation of any amount will help us reach our goal and build a solid path of excellence for the future of Mariners Christian School. Visit:
marinerscs.org/annualfund to give online today!
WE CAN DO IT!
Sibling Applications Due Now!
REMINDER: Now is the time to complete your sibling applications. We are receiving numerous new family applications and we need to know about current siblings (2018-19 students) so we can give you priority! Thanks for taking the time to complete the application today!
If you have questions, please email or call Ashlee Cowell at
[email protected].
Upcoming Events & Activities
Parents in Prayer Meets Weekly on Monday | 8:15AM
Sibling Applications for 2018-2019 Now Open
MCS Annual Fund Campaign | Now through December 31
PTF Spirit Wear FIRE SALE | Monday, December 18th
All-School Green & Red Dress Day | December 21st
No School | December 22-January 5
Talent Show Permission forms due | Wednesday, January 10th
Bingo Night & Family Style Dinner | Friday, January 19th
PTF Spirit Wear FIRE SALE - Monday, December 18th!
GOT SPIRIT WEAR?
Now's the time to get it. PTF will be having a FIRE SALE on some of our 2016 merchandise. T-shirts for as low as $5 and some adult size sweatshirts for $12. All other 2016 merchandise will be on sale too!!
Come join us on Monday, December 18th, out at the Spirit Wear pod from 8AM to 10:30AM or 2PM to 3:30PM. In addition to the sale, you can turn in your order forms to the front office. All orders will be filled on Wednesday, December 20th.
Come join us for this awesome deal before we sell out!!
All-School Green & Red Dress Day December 21st
In celebration of Christmas, Thursday (12/21) will be a red and green dress day for all students. Jeans are allowed. Students must wear specified colors/theme (or the MCS uniform must be worn). Pull out your Christmas hats, scarves, jewelry and adornment as we celebrate the last day of school before Christmas break. The day will end with an All-School Christmas Celebration Chapel.
Themed Dress Guidelines Reminders: All students are to have a neat, clean and modest appearance at all times, including free dress days. Girls' shorts or skirts must be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee. If leggings are worn, tops must extend past the fingertips. Tank tops must have width of three fingers. Students are not to wear: torn clothes, pajamas, sweats or yoga pants, excessively tight-fitting clothes, spaghetti straps, tops that expose the midriff, clothing with cut-outs, or costume-type clothing.
Merry Christmas!
No School Friday, December 22nd, through January 5th
No school Friday, December 22 through Friday, January 5th. Please note that Thursday (12/21) is a regular full day of school.
School resumes January 8, 2018!
Show Us Your Talent!
1st- 5th Grade Talent Show Permission Slip Due January 10
-click for permission slip-
Show us your talent! The 1st-5th grade talent show will be held on Friday (2/2) at 6:00PM. In order to participate, parents/students must submit a permission slip by January 10th (the Wednesday we return from break). Just a reminder that a permission slip needs to be completed for each student participating in an act (i.e. if there are 5 students in an act, we will need 5 separate permission slips). We look forward to seeing the gifts and talents God displays through our students! If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Celek at [email protected]. Thank you!
Bingo Night & Family Style Dinner January 19th
Parents in Prayer Meets Monday Weekly
We invite all parents to join us in prayer on a weekly basis.Click for flyer.
The legacy of prayer at MCS is rich. Click to learn more
If you have questions, please contact Carrie Olson at [email protected].
Lost and Found
If your student is missing a sweatshirt, lunchbox, water bottle, hair bow, cleats, etc., please check the elementary and/or middle school lost and found. All items not claimed will be donated on Friday, December 22, before Christmas break. Thank you!
Choice Lunch
Please remember to order Choice Lunch for your student for the remainder of December atwww.choicelunch.com.Thank you!
Monday was the culmination of our Christmas Gift Drive. We were overwhelmed to see the incredibly generous response from our MCS community and thrilled to be able to bless Project Giving Light with an abundance of gifts. They will not only be able to host a Christmas Celebration at the school they have adopted, but will also be able to host a Christmas Celebration for the children at Mercy House Homeless Shelter. We were also able to donate some of the gift cards that were collected to the Shalimar community.
The message in Elementary & Middle School chapels this week was rooted in two truths that were extracted from a video clip from the movie "ELF".
The message in Elementary & Middle School chapels this week was rooted in two truths that were extracted from a video clip from the movie "ELF".We highlighted two moments in this clip:
The first was when Buddy, the elf, declares boldly, "NO IT'S NOT!" to the store manager's suggestion that the decorated space in the department store was "The North Pole." Buddy is from the North Pole and he knows that this space is definitely not the North Pole.
The second is when Buddy goes absolutely nuts with enthusiasm over the announcement that Santa is coming to the store the following day at 10 AM.
CONNECTIONS FOR THE STUDENTS:
Advent is a season set aside for meditating on the "Coming" of Jesus. It is a time to reflect on the fact that Jesus came and that His presence is what allows us to sing the well-known line of the Christmas carol, "O, Holy Night" - "A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices." Our world has many weary places that need the hope of Christ to break through. But, our culture and even our own hearts are tempted to fill the Christmas season with expectations of gifts, traditions, etc. Just like Buddy, we have to say, "NO, IT'S NOT!" when we hear messages from culture or our own hearts tempting us to believe Christmas is more about the traditions than it is about Jesus.
We asked this question: "Why was Buddy the only person in the room that got so excited about the announcement that Santa was coming?" The answer: Buddy was the only one in the room that KNEW Santa. Everyone else knew "OF" Santa. Buddy had spent time with Santa in his workshop, he knew the sound of his laugh, the love in his eyes, etc. Students were challenged to consider whether they "KNOW OF" Jesus (the stories, the verses about Him, etc.), or whether they "KNOW" Jesus.
Middle School students got to respond with action at the end of their "Wrap & Pray" chapel. They took the gifts that had been collected, and in Homeroom groups wrapped them. After all the gifts were wrapped they spent time praying that the children who receive the gifts will experience hope in the weary places of their own lives and that Jesus would break through.
Elementary students (1st-5th grade) got to respond with action at the end of their "Make & Pray" chapels. They were given a blank card and got to pause in quiet for a moment to hear the words of hope the Holy Spirit might want to say to someone who is experiencing loneliness or weariness this Christmas. They then created beautiful Christmas cards that will be given to the children receiving gifts and elderly residents at a retirement home that our Middle School band students will be visiting and sharing music with on Friday. We closed by praying over these cards and that the words of hope will bless whomever they will be handed to.
MCS Spelling Bee
Congratulations to all of our 2nd-5th grade MCS spellers and to those students who were chosen to represent their grade level at today's MCS Spelling Bee. We are proud to announce the students who will represent our school at the upcoming ACSI Spelling Bee on January 19th:
2nd: Madi Ah You, Ryan Chou, Kailer Walker
3rd: Adalee Gibbs, Nick Chadwick, Bella Clacken
4th: Jacob Good, Hagen Ebright, Miley Russell
5th: Delaney Miner, Belle Jones, Connor Engelbrecht
May you continue to grow in your gifts from God!
Happy Birthday & Spirit Rock Fun
Happy Birthday!
December
Leilen Shelton 12/8
Christopher Lucas 12/10
Sady Amend 12/28
Crystal Willis 12/30
January
Robin Walker 1/1
Sue Celek 1/2
Keven Kroehler 1/3
Troy Moore 1/5
Kristin Knecht 1/12
Lynda Lynch 1/21
Jennifer Crowell 1/12
Dianne McVay 1/16
Melissa Pena 1/18
Allison Skelly 1/22
Gina Hanson1/26
Trang Nguyen 1/31
This list is provided to you by our Parent Teacher Fellowship.
Spirit Rock - Celebrating the MCS Family
Happy 11th Birthday Sophia and Josiah. We wish you both God's best during the your 11th year and during this holiday season. God bless you both!
Please email a photo of your special rock design and person to [email protected] so that we can feature them weekly.
Thank you to our Parent Teacher Fellowship for providing this opportunity to celebrate milestones in the lives of the MCS Family. If you have not yet had the chance to sign up to paint the rock, please view the calendar and sign up at this
link. There are a few spots left.
Middle School E-Newsletter
JoyFULL
"You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore."
Psalm 16:11 ESV
E-Newsletter: 12.15.17
Middle School
Middle School Chapel
Monday was the culmination of our Christmas Gift Drive. We were overwhelmed to see the incredibly generous response from our MCS community and thrilled to be able to bless Project Giving Light with an abundance of gifts. They will not only be able to host a Christmas Celebration at the school they have adopted, but will also be able to host a Christmas Celebration for the children at Mercy House Homeless Shelter. We were also able to donate some of the gift cards that were collected to the Shalimar community.
The message in Elementary & Middle School chapels this week was rooted in two truths that were extracted from a video clip from the movie "ELF".
The message in Elementary & Middle School chapels this week was rooted in two truths that were extracted from a video clip from the movie "ELF". We highlighted two moments in this clip:
The first was when Buddy, the elf, declares boldly, "NO IT'S NOT!" to the store manager's suggestion that the decorated space in the department store was "The North Pole." Buddy is from the North Pole and he knows that this space is definitely not the North Pole.
The second is when Buddy goes absolutely nuts with enthusiasm over the announcement that Santa is coming to the store the following day at 10 AM.
CONNECTIONS FOR THE STUDENTS:
Advent is a season set aside for meditating on the "Coming" of Jesus. It is a time to reflect on the fact that Jesus came and that His presence is what allows us to sing the well-known line of the Christmas carol, "O, Holy Night" - "A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices." Our world has many weary places that need the hope of Christ to break through. But, our culture and even our own hearts are tempted to fill the Christmas season with expectations of gifts, traditions, etc. Just like Buddy, we have to say, "NO, IT'S NOT!" when we hear messages from culture or our own hearts tempting us to believe Christmas is more about the traditions than it is about Jesus.
We asked this question: "Why was Buddy the only person in the room that got so excited about the announcement that Santa was coming?" The answer: Buddy was the only one in the room that KNEW Santa. Everyone else knew "OF" Santa. Buddy had spent time with Santa in his workshop, he knew the sound of his laugh, the love in his eyes, etc. Students were challenged to consider whether they "KNOW OF" Jesus (the stories, the verses about Him, etc.), or whether they "KNOW" Jesus.
Middle School students got to respond with action at the end of their "Wrap & Pray" chapel. They took the gifts that had been collected, and in Homeroom groups wrapped them. After all the gifts were wrapped they spent time praying that the children who receive the gifts will experience hope in the weary places of their own lives and that Jesus would break through.
Elementary students (1st-5th grade) got to respond with action at the end of their "Make & Pray" chapels. They were given a blank card and got to pause in quiet for a moment to hear the words of hope the Holy Spirit might want to say to someone who is experiencing loneliness or weariness this Christmas. They then created beautiful Christmas cards that will be given to the children receiving gifts and elderly residents at a retirement home that our Middle School band students will be visiting and sharing music with on Friday. We closed by praying over these cards and that the words of hope will bless whomever they will be handed to.
MCS Middle School Christmas Party December 19th!
Date/Time:
Tuesday, December 19. 2017, 4:00-6:00 pm
(please account for Monday afternoon traffic in your commute from MCS or home)
Location:
Fountain Valley Skate Center - 9105 Recreation Cir., Fountain Valley
All students attending the Skate Party in the afternoon may wear their Tacky Christmas attire to school on Tuesday! This includes Christmas Sweaters, Christmas accessories, Santa hats, reindeer antlers, red and green attire, etc.
** If a student is not attending the Skate Party, they will wear regular T-Shirt Tuesday attire to school.
Other Details:
The FVSC Snack Bar will be available (food items ranging from $1-$5)
Parents may drop off any time after 4:00 pm and pick-up is promptly at 6:00 pm
MCS Staff will chaperone
Light refreshments provided
Must bring socks for rented skates, or students may bring their own skates
No need to RSVP, students just show up!
All-School Christmas Dress Day - Thursday (12/21)
In celebration of Christmas, Thursday (12/21) will be a red and green dress day for all students. Jeans are allowed. Students must wear specified colors/theme (or the MCS uniform must be worn). Pull out your Christmas hats, scarves, jewelry and adornment as we celebrate the last day of school before Christmas break. The day will end with an All-School Christmas Celebration Chapel.
Themed Dress Guidelines Reminders: All students are to have a neat, clean and modest appearance at all times, including free dress days. Girls' shorts or skirts must be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee. If leggings are worn, tops must extend past the fingertips. Tank tops must have width of three fingers. Students are not to wear: torn clothes, pajamas, sweats or yoga pants, excessively tight-fitting clothes, spaghetti straps, tops that expose the midriff, clothing with cut-outs, or costume-type clothing.
Merry Christmas!
No School: Friday, December 22, through January 5th
No school Friday, December 22, through Friday, January 5th. Please note that Thursday (12/21) is a regular full day of school.
School resumes January 8, 2018!
Winter Sports Tryouts Continues this Week
Girls Volleyball Tryouts:
3:00-4:30: Monday (12/11), Wednesday (12/13) and Thursday (12/14)
Boys Basketball Tryouts UPDATED!:
Monday (12/18): 3:00 - 4:30 (6th-8th grade)
Tuesday (12/19): 6th grade (tryouts during Tues/Thurs class) & 7th grade (tryouts during PE class)
Wednesday (12/20): 6th grade (tryouts during Wed/Fri class) & 8th grade (tryouts during PE class: please note 8th grade will need to stay until 3:30)
Wednesday (12/20): 3:00 - 4:30 (6th & 7th grade)
Students need to be at ALL tryouts! Please email Mr. Thompson at [email protected] with any questions. GO LIONS!
HSPT Private School Entrance Exam Review Sessions
We are offering four review sessions to help our MCS students prepare for private school entrance exams, specifically the High School Placement Test (HSPT) and the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Math and English will be reviewed in each session. All four sessions will be different, so we recommend you attend all four. Students are encouraged to purchase the HSPT or ISEE test books available at Barnes and Nobel or online. Any version of the HSPT or ISEE test book is fine. This book is recommended, not required.
Students may attend any or all of the following sessions:
Wednesday, December 6th (3:00-4:30pm)
Wednesday, December 13th (3:00-4:30pm)
Wednesday, December 20th (3:00-4:30pm)
Wednesday, January 10th (3:00-4:30pm)
Location: Meet in Mrs. Thurston's room at the start of each session
The sessions are long, but are designed to allow review of both Math and English. We will also provide a short snack break. These sessions should provide a good stretching of our students' "test endurance." Generally, entrance exam testing periods are three to fours hours in length. Most middle school students are not used to sitting and testing for so long!
All four sessions are included in the $40 fee. Your FACTS account will be billed after the first session you attend.
Please RSVP to [email protected] if your child will be attending any sessions.
***Please let us know if you'd like to donate snack items for these review sessions. It would be much appreciated by the hungry students.
Newport Harbor High School Invite 8th Graders & Parents: Take a tour of Newport Harbor High on Friday, December 15th, at 10:00AM: Join us for an informative morning at Newport Harbor High School. Meet NHHS Principal Dr. Sean Boulton and Assistant Principal Dr. Jennifer Hays. Learn about Harbor's rigorous curriculum and take a walking tour of our 87 year old iconic campus. Arrive early for on-street parking near 15th St. and Irvine Ave. Sign in at the front office, under the bell tower. No reservations necessary. Questions? Contact Diana Long at 949-646-1556 x1.
JSerra Catholic HS Are you ready to start applying to high schools? Be sure to register for the High School Placement Test Review on Dec.2nd from 9:00-12:00 with JSerra Catholic High School. JSerra Catholic HS offers the High School Placement Test on Jan.20th and Feb.3rd from 7:30-12:00. Dr. Courtney Harkins will give a talk during each testing session entitled, "My Teen is in High School- Now What?" and campus tours will be available. Be sure to check out JSerra Catholic's Open House on January 21st from 2:00-4:00. It's not too late to sign up for a shadow day! Shadow days are offered weekly and we tailor the experience to fit your students' interests. Come visit us to learn more about the exciting opportunities available at JSerra Catholic High School!
https://www.jserra.org/admissions/visit-jserra. We hope to see you there.
Crean Lutheran High School Admissions has begun: Click on this link for details.
Crean Lutheran High School presents "The Joy of Christmas" Tuesday (12/12) at 7PM. Enjoy a pre-event Christmas Boutique and pre-show at 6:00PM.
Click here for all the details.
Orange Lutheran High School Prospective Student Open House: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 from 6:00-9:00PM. Fo
r details about OLu Admissions, click here.
Crean Lutheran High School Admissions has begun:
Click on this link for details.
Corona Del Mar High School Prospective Parent Night: Monday, December 4th. This is an informational meeting for any parents who are considering trasitioining their student to CdMHS for 2018-2019. For more details, please contact Julie Bentwood at
[email protected] or visit their website at:
http://cdm.nmusd.us/.
300 Fischer Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone 714.437.1700 ยท Fax 714.437.7976
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An anonymous donor has offered to sponsor a lunchtime food truck for our entire student body
Robin Walker 1/1
Happy 11th Birthday Sophia and Josiah. We wish you both God's best during the your 11th year and during this holiday season. God bless you both!
Thank you to our Parent Teacher Fellowship for providing this opportunity to celebrate milestones in the lives of the MCS Family. If you have not yet had the chance to sign up to paint the rock, please view the calendar and sign up at this
Girls Volleyball Tryouts:
We are offering four review sessions to help our MCS students prepare for private school entrance exams, specifically the High School Placement Test (HSPT) and the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Math and English will be reviewed in each session. All four sessions will be different, so we recommend you attend all four. Students are encouraged to purchase the HSPT or ISEE test books available at Barnes and Nobel or online. Any version of the HSPT or ISEE test book is fine. This book is recommended, not required.
The sessions are long, but are designed to allow review of both Math and English. We will also provide a short snack break. These sessions should provide a good stretching of our students' "test endurance." Generally, entrance exam testing periods are three to fours hours in length. Most middle school students are not used to sitting and testing for so long!
