Resolutions
Happy New Year! It was so nice to welcome everyone back this week following our long Christmas break. I heard many stories about gifts given and received, trips to visit distant relatives and even a handful of New Year’s resolutions.
Folks have used the occasion of the new year to resolve to do one thing or another for hundreds of years, maybe longer. This week I came across an article that researched the ten most common resolutions and I noticed something. Eight out of ten are focused on self, “lose weight”, “exercise more”, “eat better”, “be less stressed”, etc. Only two, “volunteer more” and “spend more time with family” were outwardly focused. There is certainly nothing wrong with trying to take better care of yourself, but the tradition of making a resolution at the new year began with a focus on others. Over time, not unlike our culture in general, the tradition has become more self-absorbed. This misplaced focus is sad, but more importantly, I believe it misses an opportunity. If we resolve to place our focus on God and our right relationship with Him, we might be more successful in keeping those other resolutions, which, by the way, are broken 90% of the time according to research. I like the way
Gospel of Matthew
puts it, “Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
Did you make a resolution this year? Was it focused on you or on what you can do for others? The great 18
th
century preacher and theologian,
Jonathan Edwards
, famously made two resolutions and I think they’re worth all of us considering for ourselves. Edwards said, “Resolution One: I will live for God. Resolution Two: If no one else does, I still will.”
May we each be empowered by the Spirit to live each day of 2018 with new zeal for the One who makes each day possible.
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Jim R. Callis
Head of School
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All School:
Tuesday, January 9:
10:00 a.m. late start. Bus schedules will adjust accordingly
Monday, January 15:
Martin Luther King Jr. Day; School Closed
Wednesday, January 31:
Re-enrollment Ends
Upper School:
Wednesday, January 17:
Open House at the North Campus || 9:00 a.m.
Middle School:
Monday, January 8:
Classes Begin for MS; Jeans Day
Wednesday, January 10:
Open House at the Main Campus || 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, January 16:
Geography Bee 4th - 8th grade
Thursday, January 25:
MS Honor Roll Ceremony in
Sanctuary
Friday, January 26:
Jeans Day
Lower School:
Monday, January 8
: Classes Begin for 4th and 5th grade; Jeans Day
Wednesday, January 10:
Open House at the Main Campus || 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday
, January 16:
Geography Bee 4th - 8th grade
Friday, January 26:
Jeans Day
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Georgia GOAL Update
The week before Christmas, Georgia GOAL successfully submitted all 2018 tax credit applications to the Georgia Department of Revenue.
During the past seven months, more than 11,300 Georgia taxpayers submitted GOAL tax credit applications for 2018. We are thrilled that more than 100 of these tax credit applications were designated for MBCA, and we are already at work to make that number even higher next year.
We encourage you to continue to spread the word about Georgia GOAL with friends and family, many of whom are likely eligible to apply for a 2019 tax credit!
We are filled with gratitude for everyone who chose to support MBCA students through Georgia GOAL this year. The funding we receive from GOAL makes a tremendous impact for our students needing tuition assistance. Thank you for making the dream of a MBCA education a reality for these students and their families!
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Don't Forget to Re-enroll for the 2018-2019 School Year!
Re-enrollment for the 2018-2019 school year is underway and can be completed online. To view your re-enrollment contract, please log in to your
My Backpack
account (see My BackPack under Quicklinks on the MBCA website) and click on "Enrollment/Re-enrollment". To secure your child's placement for 2018-2019, all current families will need to sign and submit the re-enrollment contract along with a tuition deposit equal to 10% of
Full Tuition
(not Single Pay) by Wednesday, January 31. 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
. If you've already submitted your re-enrollment contract/s without payment, your tuition deposit must be received by January 31 to reserve a spot. Please note: to view your re-enrollment contract, you must first review, update AND submit your Family Profile located in the Enrollment/Re-enrollment module.
If you're having difficulty locating your re-enrollment contract, please contact
Jackie Grasty
, Director of Admission for Lower and Middle School or
Cal Boyd
, Director of Admission for Upper School. We look forward to partnering with you again for the upcoming school year.
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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. Students applying to Junior Kindergarten through 5th grade will be assessed for admission on
March 3
,
2018
. New applicants interested in 6th through 8th grade will need to register to take the
SSAT
(school code is 5260). The SSAT is administered monthly at our Upper School campus, however, you may choose any location that is most convenient for your student. Students applying to 9th-12th grade will need to take the SSAT or submit their PSAT scores.
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 (exception: JK and Kindergarten applicants do not shadow). 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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Main Campus Open House
Grades JrK - 8th Grade
4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta
January 10 at 10:00 a.m.
Mark your calendars for the first open house of the New Year on
Wednesday,
January 10
at our Main Campus for Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade. We hope you can join us, and please be sure to spread the news to friends and neighbors as well! Questions? Contact
Jackie Grasty
, Director of Admission.
Upper School Open House
Grades 9th - 12th
2509 Post Oak Tritt Road, Marietta
January 17 at 9:00 a.m.
If you missed our last Open House at the North Campus, be sure to mark your calendar for
Wednesday,
January 17
to visit the Upper School campus. We hope you can join us, and please be sure to spread the news to friends and neighbors as well! Questions? Contact
Cal Boyd
, Upper School Director of Admission.
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Monday Night Football: College Addition
The college football season is nearly over and whether you root for a pooch or a pachyderm, there’s no denying that the upcoming Playoff Championship game will be a major event. Both schools are in the SEC and the game is right here in our backyard where tens of thousands of alumni from both schools live and work. Anticipating that a good majority of our community will be up past their bedtime that night, we have made a couple of accommodations that we hope will enhance the celebratory mood while also improving our odds for an academically productive Tuesday.
Here are the details:
- Monday, January 8 will be a jeans day for any student wishing to sport a Dawgs or Tide top.
- Tuesday, January 9 will be a 10:00 a.m. late start. Bus schedules will adjust accordingly.
Go Dawgs and Roll Tide!
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Erika Benner
Erika Benner received her second college acceptance to Georgia State University. Congratulations, Erika!
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Nicole Benner
Nicole Benner received her third college acceptance to Georgia State University. Congratulations, Nicole!
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Beth Dickerson
Beth Dickerson received her fourth college acceptance to Kennesaw State University. Congratulations, Beth!
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Jackson Risey
Jackson Risey received his 2nd, 3rd, and 4th college acceptances. He was accepted to University of South Carolina, Tulane University, and Furman University. He received a scholarship to Tulane for $120,000, Furman for $92,000, and University of South Carolina for $80,000. Congratulations, Jackson!
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Upper School
National Honor Society Induction
On Thursday, the Upper School held its first-ever induction of students into the MBCA chapter of the National Honor Society. The following students were inducted for their outstanding record of academic achievement, service, leadership, and character: Jada Moss ’19, Caroline Prout ’18, Beth Dickerson ’18, Jackson Risey ’18, and Blake Shager ’19.
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Upper School Fall Semester Honor Rolls
The following students made one of the two Upper School Honor Rolls for the Fall Semester. Students who made the Head’s List had an overall weighted average of 96 or higher with all unweighted grades of 90 or higher. Students who made the Faculty List had an overall weighted average of 90 or higher with all unweighted grades of 85 or higher.
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Head’s List
Elisa Burba ‘21
Elizabeth Ebhogiaye ‘21
Madison Gant ‘21
Bauer Gucky ‘21
Emily Johnston ‘21
Alex Latimore ‘21
Cristina Puy Arena ‘21
Patrick Villarreal ‘21
Maddie Walker ‘21
Elise Weatherly ‘21
Hannah Chang ‘20
Grace Montague ‘20
Charlie Prunkl ‘20
Warren Puy Arena ‘20
Lauren Schwartz ‘20
Haden Wise ‘20
Yoonjae Bae ‘18
Jackson Risey ’18 (not pictured)
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Faculty List
Zach Alves ‘21
Olivia Bechtel ‘21
Dillan Lott ‘21
Abbie McCrorie ‘21
John Ostergard ‘21
Nina Petiot ‘21
Kush Sharma ‘21
Thomas Sharpless ‘21
Avery Williams ‘21
Hillary Zetrenne ‘21
Gavin Zielke ‘21
Isaac Burton ‘20
Gracie Grogan ‘20
Sarah Grace Kimery ‘20
Emily McBride ‘20
Beau Milam ‘20
Aidan Risey ‘20
Lauren Yelverton ‘20
Maura Fischer ‘19
Jada Moss ‘19
Isabel Robertson ‘19
Drew Rubinacci ‘19
Blake Shafer ‘19
Sarah Trombetti ‘19
Caroline Prout ‘18
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House Points
Veritas - 2,907
Integritas - 2,852
Fidelitas - 2,772
Humilitas - 2,638
Fortes - 2,606
Servimus - 2,248
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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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