MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Tim Bahadoor

MCS Heroes of the Week

Jenna Van Leer

 

Congratulations to this week's Heroes Tim Bahadoor and Jenna Van Leer! We hope you enjoy your up-close parking spot. 

 

A Note to Tim Bahadoor, Middle School Bible Teacher:

"Tim lives out the motto "tough minded and tender hearted" that the Bible team is teaching the kids. Bible teachers have a high calling, just as pastors do. They must live the life they preach about,  or their impact cannot be fully reached. Tim lives an authentic faith walk, and it's obvious if you spend any time with him. As a teacher, he engages with his students and challenges them to know what they believe and why they believe it. If you walk by his room, you'll see him passionately speaking God's Truth, and you'll see a roomful of Bible scholars fully engaged. During conference time, he's able to speak honestly and passionately about the work God is doing in the lives of the students. As a co-worker, he's the first to give a compliment or word of praise, all while deflecting any positive acknowledgement that comes his way. The students are blessed to have him in their lives. We are blessed as teachers to have him on staff."

A Note to Jenna Van Leer, 5th Grade Teacher:

"I am continually impressed by your talent and dedication to teaching. You are a natural and have done an amazing job with your students so far. Starting at a new school isn't easy, but you are a perfect fit for MCS. I truly admire your desire to continually grow as a teacher. You are always looking to improve, try new things and strive to make each day the best it can be for your students. I am so thankful to call you a friend and to work alongside you everyday."  (heart) Hannah G.

   

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].

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!

Our next sale will be held on Friday (1/12). Make sure to stop by the Spirit Wear Pod by the lunch tables anytime between 8AM-10AM and 2PM-3:30PM. 

All orders turned in to the front desk prior to the shop days will be available for pick up during shop hours only. If you have any questions, please contact Kristi Eisenberg at [email protected].

MCS PTF PRESENTS

"I was a homeless kid in Orange County and I can now be a voice to share with others." 

Jennifer Friend

Christmas tree crown with number ornaments counting by 10s.

This past Friday, the fourth grade classes spent the day building models of all 21 California missions.  The students have been researching about individual missions and how they impacted our state history. All students exhibited teamwork, cooperation, creativity and problem solving skills in this hands-on-learning experience.  A special thank you goes out to all the many parents and staff who came in to help!  Please take time to admire all their handwork on display in the hallway by KG and 4A.

Students who visited the MCS book fair this year were able to see a powerful example of the execution of innovation and the design thinking process - we had a designated space for Free Wheelchair Mission's first prototype of the wheelchair that was engineered by their founder for individuals in developing countries who did not have access to wheelchairs, and who needed a wheelchair that could navigate rocky terrain.

We had the book, "Wings for a Flower" on display and available for students to purchase via suggested donation of $10. This book was written about a child who received the gift of mobility from Free Wheelchair Mission.

Our students generously donated $128.71, which provides funding for a little over one and a half wheelchairs (the cost to donate one wheelchair is $80). That's almost two families who will be getting their mobility back this Christmas! A couple students even purchased this book for their teachers so that the book could live in their classroom library and be shared by all of the students.

This list is provided to you by our Parent Teacher Fellowship.

Happy Birthday Portland, Gavin, and Matthew, and Coco. Wishing you the joy of the Lord always.

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.

The middle school students were greeted by a full worship band of 10 of their peers, who led us into worship Monday morning.  

We were excited to welcome back MCS alumni Jessica Hanson as our guest speaker. Jessica shared her heart with our students as someone who has walked through the same hallways, experienced the same middle school life, and sat in the same chapel chairs.  Jessica encouraged the students to be brave as hard situations come their way, and not to cling so tightly to their own plans. 

 We are grateful to Jessica for answering the call to  come back to Mariners 6 years after graduating, and speak from her life experience to our students.  

Thank you to our 6th-8th grade students under the direction of Dr. Um, Mrs. Boler, and Mr. Lucas for providing another awesome concert honoring the Birth of Jesus.

Last Friday, Middle School Band kids had the opportunity to bless the senior residents at the Crown Cove Senior Living Facility, performing fun Christmas Carols. The Middle School also got to distribute Christmas Cards that were created by elementary students during chapel last week. Enjoy these photos.

A special thank you to everyone who made it to our Christmas Skate Party!  It was a wonderful evening full of fun, laughter, and joy!  Over 100 students showed up to celebrate Christmas together, and we definitely made the most of our 2 hours at the skating rink.  And a big thank you goes out to the teachers and staff who chaperoned the event and even laced up some skates to join the party!

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.

Winter Open House DATES at Crean Lutheran High School: Click on this link for details.

Pacifica Christian High School:  For Admissions information, view their website at: www.pacificaoc.org Questions, email [email protected]

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 .

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/.