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: 03.09.18
All-School

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Table of Contents
  1. Upcoming Events & Activities
  2. Happy Birthday and Spirit Rock Fun
  3. Middle School E-Newsletter 

Ashlee Cowell

MCS
Heroes of the Week


Amy Green
 
Congratulations to this week's Heroes Ashlee and Amy! We hope you enjoy your up-close parking spot. 
 
A Note to Ashlee Cowell, Admissions Director

Ashlee Cowell takes the extra time to welcome every "stranger" who comes into our midst like Jesus - with open loving arms, listening ears and unwavering kindness. She goes above and beyond for MCS every day. Ashlee is patient and spends hours with prospective families to make sure they have the best experience possible - even if she doesn't feel well, or has had 30 people interrupting her all day, she treats everyone with love and respect. What an amazing ambassador for MCS Ashlee is - an everyday Hero and MCS Blessing! Thank you for shining your beautiful light for God every day!!

Ashlee Cowell: She weathers office displacement, withdraws, tour walk ins, parent interruptions and many other random hiccups in her day with grace and kindness. In the midst of all of it, she is quick to offer her help to co-workers (and cupcakes!).

A Note to Amy Green, 6th Grade History Teacher:
Amy Green is my hero! She should win the award for Rookie of the Year. I'm so impressed by the way she confidently stepped right into her role as a new teacher her first year. She taught like she'd been teaching for years. She is dedicated, responsible, creative, willing to take risks, INSANELY ORGANIZED, and fun-ny!!! Most importantly, she loves Jesus and loves her half babies. She mentors and encourages them so well. She really gets junior highers, and they love her for it. She goes to all their games, musicals, concerts, even if it means giving up weekend time. It's obvious that she's committed to excellence and takes her role as a difference maker seriously.
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Upcoming Events & Activities
  • Parents in Prayer Meets Weekly on Monday | 8:15AM
  • St. Patrick's Day Dress  | March 16th
  • Yearbook Photo Contest 4th-8th  | Due March 16th
  • TK-7th Grade Dedications Due  | Due March 19th 
  • Middle School TOT  | March 20th
  • Middle School Share 2 Wear  | March 20th
  • Half Day of School    March 23rd
  • The Future's So Bright Celebration |  March 23rd

  • Pastors Breakfast & Chapel | April 23rd
  • 2nd & 3rd Grade This is My Father's World    April 24th
  • TK-1st Grade Steam Train, Dream Train     April 27th  
  • Galileo Innovation Summer Program | Begins in June
 
Elementary   "LIONS' Pact" Meeting Recap
-click for slideshow-

It was great seeing so many of you on Thursday to hear about our LIONS' Pact program. If you missed the meeting, please enjoy the enclosed slideshow that we presented at the meeting. 

Feel free to contact your child's teacher if you have any questions about the program.

The mission of LIONS' Pact is to implement a school wide program where teachers, parents, and students can build a school culture that honors God through inclusivity, peer respect, and compassion. The goal is for students to practice and learn conflict resolution and social negotiation skills, understand the difference between peer conflict and bullying, and practice forgiveness as we live out our faith and seek God's wisdom.  We are dedicated to working together as a community to create a school culture where students agree to live by the LIONS' Pact (Listen, Include, Ownership, Notice, and Support).
 
All School St. Patrick's Day Dress March 16th 
In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, all students may come to school wearing green and white and St. Patrick's Day themed attire. Students may wear dress code approved blue jeans.

Themed Dress Guidelines: Students must wear specified colors/theme, or the MCS uniform must be worn. Hats appropriate to the theme are acceptable. No colored/dyed hair. Girls' shorts or skirts must be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee. All outfits must be neat, clean, modest, safe, and may not cause a distraction to the learning environment.
 
Yearbook Photo Contest for 4th-8th Grade Due March 16th
Photo Contest Representing "joyFULL" for 4th-8th Grade Students

Who: 4th - 8th grade students
 

What: Yearbook Photo Contest - students may submit up to two photos that represent this year's theme of "joyFULL" for the chance to be featured in our "Photo Contest" yearbook page
 

Why: We want to encourage students to use photography to capture what they think "joyFULL" means and represents for them
 

Where: Students can submit their photos by emailing them to the yearbook staff at yearbook@marinerscs.org
 

When: Students are encouraged to start taking pictures over mid-winter break, and all photos must be submitted by March 16th
 

How: Students can take any style of photo they would like - pictures of people, nature, objects or items -whatever inspires them and represents our theme of "joyFULL"


Rules:
  • Students may not take photos at school (no student should have cameras or phones with them during school)
  • Students may submit photos of people as long as their dress follows school guidelines and they have asked permission
     
  • Editing is allowed, but any photos submitted must be the student's own work

  • Students may submit old photos (photos they took a few months ago/years ago), as long as they are their own original work
     
  • A team of teachers will judge all of the submitted photos, and they will choose winners from both elementary and middle school. We're looking at choosing 5 elementary winners and 5 middle school winners, but we may adjust numbers based on submissions.
     
  • We are excited to have 4th and 5th grade participate in this contest, and we hope our students feel encouraged and inspired to try to something new and play a role in filling our yearbook with joyFULL pictures!
If you have questions, please email Mrs. Niles at kniles@marinerscs.org or Mrs. Brooks at sbrooks@marinerscs.org.  Thank you!
 
TK-7th Dedications Absolute Deadline March 19th
If you wish to honor your TK-7th grade student for the 2017-18 yearbook through submitting a written dedication, we are now accepting submissions. Please email them to yearbook@marinerscs.org.

Please refer to the following instructions when completing your child's yearbook dedication. The dedications for TK - 7th grade students are words only; no photos may accompany the dedication. We save the photo dedications for the graduating 8th graders. The focus of the written dedication is to affirm, bless, and honor your MCS child.

 
Half Day of School on March 23rd & ASP Closes at 3PM
Students are  CELEBRATING our BRIGHT FUTURE with a HALF DAY OF SCHOOL on March 23rd. Please contact Mrs. Nakamoto at anakamoto@marinerscs.org if you plan on having your children in ASP on March 23rd. ASP closes at 3PM

All dismissal carpools line up around the field (including TK).

Student Dismissal Times

TK-K:    11:55
1st-3rd: 12:00
4th-5th: 12:30
6th-8th: 12:30
Cars Enter Dismissal Carpool

TK-K:    11:45
1st-3rd: 11:50
4th-5th: 12:15
6th-8th: 12:15
Cars Dismissed from Carpool

TK-K:    12:10
1st-3rd: 12:10
4th-5th: 12:15
6th-8th: 12:15

Parents: Now that your children are settled. Get your babysitter lined up and get ready for the biggest CELEBRATION of the year. If you haven't purchased your tickets, there's still time. Visit: 
http://mariners18.gesture.com.  We look forward to seeing everyone on the 23rd!
 
Pastors Breakfast & Chapel April 23rd (please share)
Our Pastors Chapel has become a special tradition here at Mariners Christian School. Each year we invite pastors from the churches our MCS families attend to come and enjoy a breakfast together, and then worship with our students in chapel... click for the continuation of the letter from Mrs. Celek.  A hard copy of this letter along with an invitation for your student to share with his/her pastor or leader was sent home today with each child.  Please look for it and pass the invitation along as appropriate. Thank you!

We have also sent a letter and invitation to our local pastors but we do encourage you to have your student hand-deliver the invitation that was sent home to their pastor or leader. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Celek at scelek@marinerscs.org.

 
Family & Friends Invited April 24th and April 27th
2nd & 3rd Grade Musical *Informance
April 24th at 9:00AM
Auditorium
TK, K, and 1st Grade  Musical *Informance
April 27th at 9:00AM
Auditorium

What is an informance? An "informance" is a musical presentation designed to educate the audience on a musical topic. This informance showcases the educational process by which your student creates and performs music. 

Join us to see all the speaking, playing, singing, and moving your child experiences in a typical music class! Family and friends are welcome to attend.


What is an informance? An "informance" is a musical presentation designed to educate the audience on a musical topic. This informance showcases the educational process by which your student creates and performs music. Join us to see all the speaking, playing, singing, and moving your child experiences in a typical music class! Family and friends are welcome to attend.

 
Save the Dates: May 17th, 18th, & 19th
Middle School Performing Arts 
presents
Thursday, May 17th
7:00PM
Friday, May 18th
7:00PM
Saturday, May 19th
2:00PM
 
Parents in Prayer

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 olsoncarrie@sbcglobal.net
Choice Lunch

Please remember to order Choice Lunch for your student(s) for March. Thanks so much! www.choicelunch.com.
Lost & Found Donated to Wear & Share Last Day of Month
(beginning March 31st)

Lost and Found will be donated to Wear and Share the last day of every month at 3:30 beginning March 31st.  Please have your students check for their belongings before that time.
 
7:00-7:30AM Carpool Walk-in Gate CLOSED (see details)
For safety reasons, the walk-in gate will be closed from 7:00-7:30AM during morning carpool. However, a staff member will be inside the gate and he/she will open the gate to greet your child. When dropping off your child(ren) between 7:00AM and 7:30AM, please wait for your child to be greeted by a staff member. Thank you!
 
Attention Alumni Parents!
If your graduate is currently a senior in high school, he/she is warmly invited to apply for the 2018 Alumni Heritage College Scholarship. This fund is made possible by the generous donations of our very own dedicated faculty and staff! Applications are due March 29

 
Summer Program - Galileo Innovation
MCS NEW SUMMER PROGRAM
now AVAILABLE for Enrollment
Galileo mixes summer day camp fun with hands-on, STEAM-inspired projects in fields from science and engineering to the visual and culinary arts. Supported by the boundless energy of the best staff around, Galileo campers grow with us from TK through 8th grade, emerging as confident creators ready to express themselves fearlessly, lead boldly and turn their ideas into reality. We call them Galileo Innovators, and they will change the world.

Camp Galileo (TK-5th grades): Six sessions offered June 25th-August 3rd, Monday-Friday from 9AM-3PM with extended care offered from 8AM-6PM.

Galileo Summer Quest (entering 5th-8th grades): Campers choose a different subject every week, creating go-karts, gourmet confections, robot pets and more in one of 12 majors. 

Note: $100 off referral fee!

Optional extended care and healthy lunch. Learn more at www.galileo-camps.com or 800-854-3684.

If you have questions, please contact Barbara O'Brian at bobrian@marinerscs.org. Thank you!
 
Elementary Chapel
Mrs. Harrison, our Middle School Principal, presented a chapel on trust to our 1st-5th graders. Using two object lessons involving water, she explained what God had been teaching her about trusting Him, even when things don't make sense. Just like the science experiments seemed like they would get the four volunteers wet, we can't always understand how things work, but we know the God who does! 

Her prayer over the students was the verse in I Chronicles 16:11 - "Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face ALWAYS."

Ask your 1st-5th grader to describe one of the water illustrations!
 
Family CommUNITY Connection Newsletter - March

Please enjoy this month's Newsletter with a focus on caring for minds and bodies. Included is a  partnership highlight, Bake2Save. 

There is a sneak peak of an upcoming family service opportunity in April as well!.

Questions, please contact Ali Bray at abray@marinerscs.org.


FinalFinalBirthdayHappy Birthday & Spirit Rock Fun
 
Happy Birthday!

March

Jenรฉ Streeter 3/4
Angie Nakamoto 3/19
Karri Meyer 3/21
Bing Liu 3/21
Barbara O'Brian 3/24
Kimberly Wilson 3/26
Sarah Lunsford 3/26

April

Heather Harrison 4/3
Paulette Seaman 4/7
Morgan Knight 4/11
Christopher Carpenter 4/16
Natalie English 4/26
Susan Conners 4/26
Lisa Brown 4/27

This list is provided to you by our Parent Teacher Fellowship.
 
All-New PTF Newsletter and Logo
Our PTF wants to keep you connected to find ways to be involved in our community through their all new PTF NEWSLETTER. If you haven't seen the latest issue, click here. Look for their next issue coming your way in April.

We appreciate the service and professionalism of our Parent Teacher Fellowship and their hearts and hands of service to the MCS Community. Thank you! 3d red heart button - glass shiny heart on white background  
 
Spirit Rock - Celebrating the MCS Family
Happy 1/2 Birthday Cole. Wishing you God's blessings and much success in your drumming career. Rock on!

Please email a photo of your special rock design and person to  nenglish@marinerscs.org  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.
FinalMiddleSchool 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: 03.09.18
Middle School


 
Celebrating Winter MCS Athletics
Congratulations to our 7th and 8th Grade Girls on winning their respective championship volleyball games!  Thank you to all the parents who came out and supported our athletics. Great job to all of our winter athlets. A big thank you to all of our coaches. Go MCS Lions!  


-click for 8th grade photo album-

-click for 6th grade photo album-

-click for 8th grade photo album-

-click for 6th grade photo album-

Thank you to Mrs. Unkrich for providing these awesome photos. They really capture the heart of the athletes and the fans!  You are appreciated.
 
All-School St. Patrick's Day Dress March 16th
In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, all students may come to school wearing green and white and St. Patrick's Day themed attire. Students may wear dress code approved blue jeans.

Themed Dress Guidelines: Students must wear specified colors/theme, or the MCS uniform must be worn. Hats appropriate to the theme are acceptable. No colored/dyed hair. Girls' shorts or skirts must be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee. All outfits must be neat, clean, modest, safe, and may not cause a distraction to the learning environment.
 
Yearbook Photo Contest for 4th-8th Grades Due March 16th
Photo Contest Representing "joyFULL" for 4th-8th Grade Students

Who: 4th - 8th grade students
 

What: Yearbook Photo Contest - students may submit up to two photos that represent this year's theme of "joyFULL" for the chance to be featured in our "Photo Contest" yearbook page
 

Why: We want to encourage students to use photography to capture what they think "joyFULL" means and represents for them
 

Where: Students can submit their photos by emailing them to the yearbook staff at yearbook@marinerscs.org
 

When: Students are encouraged to start taking pictures over mid-winter break, and all photos must be submitted by March 16th
 

How: Students can take any style of photo they would like - pictures of people, nature, objects or items -whatever inspires them and represents our theme of "joyFULL"


Rules:
  • Students may not take photos at school (no student should have cameras or phones with them during school)
  • Students may submit photos of people as long as their dress follows school guidelines and they have asked permission
     
  • Editing is allowed, but any photos submitted must be the student's own work

  • Students may submit old photos (photos they took a few months ago/years ago), as long as they are their own original work
     
  • A team of teachers will judge all of the submitted photos, and they will choose winners from both elementary and middle school. We're looking at choosing 5 elementary winners and 5 middle school winners, but we may adjust numbers based on submissions.
     
  • We are excited to have 4th and 5th grade participate in this contest, and we hope our students feel encouraged and inspired to try to something new and play a role in filling our yearbook with joyFULL pictures!
If you have questions, please email Mrs. Niles at kniles@marinerscs.org or Mrs. Brooks at sbrooks@marinerscs.org.  Thank you!
 
TK-7th Dedications ABSOLUTE DEADLINE March 19th
If you wish to honor your TK-7th grade student for the 2017-18 yearbook through submitting a written dedication, we are now accepting submissions. Please email them to yearbook@marinerscs.org.

Please refer to the following instructions when completing your child's yearbook dedication. The dedications for TK - 7th grade students are words only; no photos may accompany the dedication. We save the photo dedications for the graduating 8th graders. The focus of the written dedication is to affirm, bless, and honor your MCS child.

 
Middle School Take Out Tuesday March 20th (due 3/17)
The Pizza Bakery will be here for our MarchTakeout Tuesday on 3/20!  For $6 your meal will include an X-large slice of cheese or pepperoni pizza (gluten-free available), 2 garlic knots, 1 piece of fruit, and 1 bottle of water.  Please click the link to place an order for your middle school child: http://marinerscs.org/tot-march2018.  If you know your child has a big appetite, you are welcome to order more than one meal for your him or her, but keep in mind these slices are XL.  

Ordering closes at 11:45 pm on Saturday, 3/17. 
 
Middle School March 20th Share 2 Wear Day (Book Drive)
In honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday month, Middle School is holding a 1-day Book Drive for our March Share2Wear.  All students who participate in our Share2Wear on Tuesday, March 20th, must bring at least 1 new or gently used book to "share" with an underprivileged community.  Students are highly encouraged to bring more than one book to donate, if they have access to books they no longer use.  These books will be shared among our local communities and, if we get a great response, we will also be able to send some to communities in parts of Texas who lost everything due to the recent hurricane.  

Any student who "shares" at least 1 book, will be able to "wear" attire based on the theme that his/her U-Group selected!  Students will eat lunch within their U-Groups next Thursday to collaborate and decide a dress day theme unique to their group!  Then, on our Share2Wear day, 3/20, students will come to school in their U-Group selected theme and contribute their book(s) to the 1-day Book Drive!  Our goal is to bring the joy of stories, adventure, and knowledge to those with limited access to books for any variety of reasons.  

Please join us in our cause to make a difference in our community!
Middle School Performing Arts 
presents
Thursday, May 17th
7:00PM
Friday, May 18th
7:00PM
Saturday, May 19th
2:00PM
Learning Center - New Tutoring Hours

The Learning Center is now offering homework help during lunch Tuesday-Friday and after school Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Our goal is to support students and their academic goals in organization, time management, test preparation, and homework help. We want to teach students strategies that will help them achieve success in both their academic careers and for the rest of their lives beyond MCS. Below are the available times. No need to sign up in advance. 
  • Monday: After school from 3:00-3:30
  • Tuesday: Bring your lunch and meet us in the Learning Center at lunch.
  • Wednesday: Bring your lunch and meet us in the Learning Center at lunch or after school from 3:00-3:30.
  • Thursday: Bring your lunch and meet us in the Learning Center at lunch or after school from 3:00-3:30.
  • Friday: Bring your lunch and meet us in the Learning Center at lunch.
Please note that there is no Lego Club this year (the blurb was accidentally added in the original 2-16 E-News) and these are the correct hours for the Learning Center. 
 
7:00-7:30AM Carpool Walk-in Gate CLOSED (see details)
For safety reasons, the walk-in gate will be closed from 7:00-7:30AM during morning carpool. However, a staff member will be inside the gate and he/she will open the gate to greet your child. When dropping off your child(ren) between 7:00AM and 7:30AM, please wait for your child to be greeted by a staff member. Thank you!
 
Choice Lunch
Please remember to order Choice Lunch for your student(s) for March. Thanks so much! www.choicelunch.com.
 
High School Information
Pacifica Christian High School:  www.pacificaoc.orgQuestions, email sparsons@pacificaoc.org

Crean Lutheran:   https://www.clshs.org/ 

Orange Lutheran High School: Fo r details about OLu Admissions, click here .

Mater Dei High School: Admissions Applications available now at www.materdei.org/admissions.
Family Campus Tours - Year-Round Visit www.materdei.org/tours


Corona Del Mar High School: Visit their website at:  http://cdm.nmusd.us/. 

Brethren Christian High School Preview: Preview Night for Brethren Christian High School is February 15th.  Click for details.


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