Bing Liu

MCS Heroes of the Week

Sammy Soyring

 

Congratulations to this week's Heroes Bing Liu and Sammy Soyring! We hope you enjoy your up-close parking spot. 

 

A Note to Bing Liu, 7th Grade Science Teacher:

"Mrs. Liu is my hero! She is an awesome example to the staff and her students of Godliness and humility. She holds her students to a high moral standard but also knows how to have fun. The kids are always talking about her enthusiasm and sense of humor. They love and respect her and so do I!"

"Mrs. Liu displays the heart of a servant at all times. She serves the students, their families, this school, and most importantly, God beautifully! She goes above and beyond on a regular basis, into the night, the weekend, even in the summer because she only wants to give her best. And she does! She has been amazing in our preparation for the exchange students from China. A great help and provider of wisdom, Mrs. Liu has helped in tremendous ways and stepped out of her comfort zone to do so-even helping lead chapel. But, her support, wisdom, and dedication with the exchange program is not a rarity but is how she serves and loves every single day! She is a blessing and a hero all rolled in one!"

A Note to Sammy Sorying, 4th Grade Teacher:

"Sammy, You are an amazing professional and incredible example of a godly leader. You are passionate about raising young men and women to know Jesus and understand the importance of leading by example. If we can't find you, we should look for you on the soccer field kicking the ball with your students. You have been a blessing to your team and have won the hearts of the MCS community.  You are a true hero!"

 

"Sammy - I love how you joined the MCS team with the most amazing attitude ever. You are passionate and funny, and when I look at your students it is evident that your enthusiasm is contagious. Thanks for inspiring us each day. [heart] The 5th grade Team"

January 23 through February 23rd is re-enrollment month for current TK-7th grade students. Log on to RenWeb, click the Family Information dropdown menu, then click on re-enrollment. Contact Ashlee Cowell at [email protected] with questions.

To view this week's re-enrollment letter from Mr. Moore, click here.  Enclosed is the 2018-2019 school calendar as well as the 2018-2019 schedule of fees  for your convenience.

Financial aid applications for the 2018/19 school year will be accepted from now through March 1st, 2018. Visit www.factstuitionaid.com to complete an application and to submit supporting documents.  If you have questions, feel free to contact the MCS business office.

MCS will host a kindergarten preview event for parents on Thursday, February 8, from 9:00-10:30. Please feel free to share this date with your family and friends who are interested in quality Christian education. Contact Ashlee Cowell at [email protected] with questions.

from our Community Connector Ali Bray

Greeting MCS Families-

We are jumping into February with the incredible Difference Maker Chapels from last month still fresh in our minds. Our students had the opportunity to hear the challenge from guest speaker, Jennifer Friend, to live their lives as "Difference Makers" by having eyes to see others in need around them. They also had the opportunity to visit "214" during homeroom classes. The dialogue that has followed these events shows us that our students are growing in empathy and they are excited to live out this call to be difference makers.

Difference Maker Opportunities in February

Difference Maker Design Thinking Workshops February 7th and 14th

This year we have added the opportunity for students to attend an OPTIONAL "Difference Maker Design Thinking Workshop" in our MakerSpace which will help them through the design thinking process in order to develop their idea and complete their Difference Maker Grant Proposal/Application. Students should sign up online if they plan to attend.

"Difference Maker Design Thinking Workshop" for Middle School students

Wednesday, 2/7 @ 7:45-8:45 am in the MakerSpace ( RSVP online)

"Difference Maker Design Thinking Workshop" for 4th-5th grade students

Wednesday, 2/14 @ 8-9 am in the MakerSpace ( RSVP online)

We are excited to see how God uses these initiatives to stir our hearts and see LOVE IN ACTION! Please contact Ali Bray at [email protected] if you have questions.

Sold Next Week: Wednesday (2/7), Thursday (2/8), and Friday (2/9) for $1 each!!!

For all MCS parents and family members - TFTH Valentine's Grams will be sold in the front lobby for $1 each (exact cash only).  You may purchase a TFTH for any MCS student.  Simply fill out a blank note, file it in the correct grade level, and attach your dollar with the note. You may also print out your own template here, write your note at home, attach a dollar, and bring it in to front lobby. 

As you bless someone at MCS,   you are also blessing sick children who live in the hospital, as Cases of Love (one of our Difference Maker Winners from last year) will receive our proceeds raised from TFTH  this year!!!

"Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters." Hebrews 13:1

After School Opportunity for 5th-8th Grade

MCS Makeathon 2018 (begins Monday, February 5th)

We honor Valentine's Day in honor of the great love that God has lavished on us (1 John 3:1). In celebration, Wednesday, February 14th, will be our All-School Valentine's Themed Dress Day.

All students may come to school decked out from head to toe in red, white, pink and Valentine's themed attire. Blue jeans are allowed. 

Themed dress guidelines apply.

Choice Lunch will now be charging $5.75 for an emergency lunch, effective immediately. 

Please remember to order Choice Lunch for your student(s) for the month of February. Thanks so much! www.choicelunch.com.

Mariners Christian School is excited to partner with Galileo Innovation Camps to host their STEAM inspired camps for TK-8th graders at our school this summer! Learn about their offerings below:

At Galileo, we mix 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): A four-week program with one-week options offering art, science and outdoor activities organized around inspired weekly themes.

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.

Enroll by February 28th to save $25 per week. Optional extended care and healthy lunch. Learn more at www.galileo-camps.com or 800-854-3684.

If you have questions about this program, please contact our Advancement Director Barbara O'Brian at [email protected] or ext. 243 at the school.

The carpool gate will no longer be open from 7:00-7:30AM. Please drop off your children at the walk gate between 7:00 and 7:30AM. A staff member will be at the gate to greet your children. If the walk gate is closed please wait until your child has been greeted by a staff member before driving away.  Thank you!

History came to life in 3rd grade on Thursday with the annual Pow Wow and Little House Day! Students, parents, and teachers celebrated the end of the Little House in the Big Woods novel study and a three month long unit on the history of Native Americans.

Elementary students thoroughly enJOYed Wednesday's Bake Sale. The students helped raise $452 towards a clean water well, in partnership with Bake2Save. Bake2Save was launched by Sydney Shelton and Natalie Ferdi last year as the Middle School Difference Maker Grant Recipients.

Elementary students were excited to hear that they can continue to partner with Bake2Save by hosting their own bake sales and donating the proceeds towards clean water wells. See the attached flyer from Bake2Save to learn more! 

Thank you to our awesome Elementary ASB students for serving at the bake sale! Thank you to all the 3rd-5th grade families who baked and donated sweet treats and to MCS moms, Cassie Sherbanee and Laura Gibney, for their help with the sale!

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

Happy 6th Birthday Dac and siblings Sabrina and Izabel! Happy 10th Birthday Kensi. We hope your week was extra-special and that you had some special JOYfilled moments from the Lord. A special hug for all of our awesome carpool greeters. We're so glad you-all were able to enjoy this special MCS tradition!

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.

Our next Take Out Tuesday comes early this month, as we like to ensure that Take Out Tuesday coincides with Middle School Grandparents Day, next Tuesday, 2/6. Our goal is to provide an option for Grandparents or special friends to stay and eat lunch on campus with our students, as Tuesday is a regular full of school and students are encouraged to stay on campus for lunch and the remainder of the day.  

We encourage parents to purchase meals for both their middle school child and any special guest who may be joining their child on campus for the event. Of course, if your middle school student does not have a guest planned to attend, you are welcome to purchase them a meal, as this is our regular Take Out Tuesday. 

 
TK Burger is our vendor for next Tuesday (2/6), and is providing pre-ordered meals for $8! All meals include chips, a bottle of water, and your choice of a hamburger, cheeseburger, veggie burger, or lettuce wrapped burger. The deadline for ordering has been extended to this Saturday, 2/3/18, at 11:45 pm. 

Please click the link to order: http://marinerscs.org/tot-feb2018. 

Reminder, Take Out Tuesday ordering is for 6th-8th grade students only. 

All orders are due on Saturday (2/3) at 11:45PM

-click and forward this invitation to your middle school student's guest-

If you have not yet delivered an invitation to your middle school student's guests, please click the above link and forward it or hand deliver an invitation. Please feel free to pick up a copy from the lobby area.

Please remind your middle school student's guests to RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/middleschoolguests or you may want to RSVP for them.  Thank you!

Grandparents and Special Friends have been instructed on the invitation to contact you (the parent) about purchasing and coordinating lunch. The TK-Burgers online order link (for parents) is available here (click).  Orders are due by 1/29 at 11:45PM.

To view the letter from Mrs. Harrison with details about the event, click here .

Sold Next Week: Wednesday (2/7), Thursday (2/8), and Friday (2/9) for $1 each!!!

For all MCS parents and family members - TFTH Valentine's Grams will be sold in the front lobby for $1 each (exact cash only).  You may purchase a TFTH for any MCS student.  Simply fill out a blank note, file it in the correct grade level, and attach your dollar with the note. You may also print out your own template here, write your note at home, attach a dollar, and bring it in to front lobby. 

For middle school students only - TFTH Valentine's Grams will be sold at lunch on Wednesday (2/7), Thursday (2/8), and Friday (2/9)!  You can purchase one for any MCS student...a little PAL buddy, your U-Group members, classmates, elementary or middle school teachers, or your favorite staff/faculty member! Each TFTH is $1, and there are only 2 criteria:

1) your message must be positive and appropriate.

2) you must sign with your name.

The best part is...you are blessing someone at MCS and, at the same time, you are blessing sick children your age who live in the hospital, as Cases of Love (one of our Difference Maker Winners from last year) will receive our proceeds raised from TFTH  this year!!! Bring your cash next week and be a blessing!  

"The righteous are bold as a LION." Proverbs 28:1

Choice Lunch will now be charging $5.75 for an emergency lunch, effective immediately. 

Please remember to order Choice Lunch for your student(s) for the month of February. Thanks so much! www.choicelunch.com.

RTwelve is hosting an informational coffee on Tuesday, February 27th, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Please contact Karin Lombardo [email protected] for invitation details.

RTwelve Inc., (formerly known as Young Women of Vision) is a Christian non-profit service organization for students in grades 9-12. The organization uses Romans 12 to provide a platform for Christian Mothers & Daughters to SERVE TOGETHER, GROW in faith, and LEAD with courageous character.

Learn more at www.rtwelve.org

HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION

An Invitation from Crean Lutheran High School: On Wednesday, February 21, The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence will be presenting to parents on the topic of 'Tobacco and e-Cigarettes: Use, Abuse and Prevention'. The use of e-cigarettes is a rising trend among teenagers. Prayerfully, by providing factual information and useful tools to identify and prevent this temptation, we will be able to work together to shepherd our students to make the best possible choices. If you would like to attend the parent presentation, please click here to RSVP. The presentation begins at 6:00 p.m. and will take place in room 207a on campus. The CLHS Student Services Team will also be available after the presentation to field any follow up questions. We look forward to seeing you at this upcoming informational evening!

REMINDER FROM Mater Dei High School: The Mater Dei Entrance Exam will be held this Saturday, January 20th, at 7:45 AM. Registration is required and can be done so at www.materdei.orgThe Entrance Exam is required for admission.

Newport Harbor High School: If you would like to schedule a tour, contact Diana Long at [email protected] or 949-646-1556 x1: 600 Irvine Avenue, Newport Beach.

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: Fo r details about OLu Admissions, click here .

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.