It was great seeing so many MCS Alumni and Alumni Parents at today's High School Fair.  Pictured are OLu MCS Alumni Jax Chavos , Ava Mowery, and Olivia Krum with Mrs. Harrison and OLu MCS Alumni Parents Jodi Ricketts, Leanne Sheward, and Shawn Scott.

New this year, 5th grade students are enjoying the opportunity to campaign for Elementary ASB.

	Christ the Center Ministries Update from Mrs. Setter

"Hugging me was like being able to touch and hug all of you!" This was the essence of the joyful chapel message that Ellyn Gibo, third grade teacher, and Jessica Setter, first grade aide, gave to our elementary students as they shared about their summer visits to Gulu, Uganda. These ladies shared how the students at Christ The Center Ministries are just like our students: they love to play and learn and worship. Their pictures and videos brought the smiling faces of our friends there, a look at their current learning environment, and a view of the building site for their new classrooms. Last year, we helped raise $25,000 towards two classrooms.

It is the dream of the students in Gulu to have a chapel that can house all the students at once for worship together. Our Middle School ASB representatives and Mrs. Ali Bray, Community Connector,  shared this year's Gulu "Love in Action" Initiatives and Goals.  Both elementary and middle school will combine in a variety of efforts to raise the first of our 2016-17 goals: $5,000 by Christmas to help build the chapel for the school. We have already raised $1,500 towards this first  goal! 

MCS students and teachers prayed together with open hands as a symbol that we are ready and open to what God will do through us. 

Join in our excitement by viewing our MCS Gulu "Love in Action" Initiatives and Goals at this link and make sure to view the video featuring Mrs. Setter above.

Like the students in Gulu say, we do everything "to the Glory of God!"

Our first Parent Enrichment seminar will take place on Thursday, November 3rd. 

Every parent encounters moments that require helping our children navigate stressful or anxious situations. We are grateful to have CIFT as a resource in this area and are confident that this presentation will be informative, resourceful, and encouraging to any parents looking for strategies and resources.

If you plan on attending, please RSVP on or before November 1st HERE!  

This event is coordinated by our Community Connections Department.  Questions? Email Ali Bray at abray@marinerscs.org.

Only 4 days left to shop before the Fall Fundraiser wraps-up! To order Charleston Wrap online, visit www.charlestonwrapinfo.com and enter your child's unique code. To order LOVE Reusable Bags, visit www.love-fundraising.com and enter code 1ZF16 at checkout.  Orders can be placed via order forms as well. Note: If your child received a packet with another student's name labeled on it, just enter your child's information on the order forms. Please return forms and payment to your child's teacher by Monday, October 17th. Thank you for your support!

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Happy October, MCS Parents!

Every month our Community Connections Department puts together a newsletter as a resource to utilize within our families. Our hope is that these resources provide meaningful opportunities for our families to connect around the same monthly theme. Given that our school's theme this year is "Made to Glorify," our focus for October is going to camp in the simple concept of "made." We will build on this concept as the months go by, but it feels quite important to explore the starting place, which is that we were MADE (fearfully and wonderfully) by God, MADE in His image, and MADE for great purpose.

Let's venture through October ready to seize those moments where we can have conversations about other things God has made, and how we were made. It is fundamental to our children growing up with their identity rooted in Christ to "get this" idea ... there was thought and intention that went in to the uniqueness of us all. And, no matter how marvelous certain aspects of creation are (Fall leaves, a glorious sunset, a vast ocean view, the smell of salt water...), God declared that we were the true crowning jewel!

In the attached resource you will find a family night activity and some conversation starters that can be cut up and used around your table. 

Wishing you a blessed October,

Ali Bray

Community Connector

Mariners Christian School

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

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Click here for a printable UPDATED  2016-2017 Year at a Glance Calendar.  The calendar also includes school hours, chapel schedule, and the lunch schedule.

Our first Takeout Tuesday of the year will be held on Tuesday,10/18! Pick Up Stix is our first vendor, and we have 2 delightful meal choices. Your child can choose from a House Chicken/white rice bowl or the gluten-free Emperor's Chicken/white rice bowl.  All meals are complete with a fortune cookie, a fruit, and bottle of water for a cost of $5. 

Please click here to order before 11:45 pm on Saturday, 10/15.

 

Remember to send your receipt with your child on 10/18 for an expedited meal pick up!

In light of our upcoming Presidential election, the theme of our October Dollar Dress Day is Patriotic Day! On Tuesday, 10/18, students participating must pay $1 and must wear all 3 colors - Red, White, and Blue. They should very clearly be in patriotic attire. Patriotic accessories are encouraged! There is absolutely NO supporting candidates or political parties of any kind. The idea is for it to look like the 4th of July in October!

Free Dress Guidelines Reminders:

Señorita Peña invites middle school students to connect with other students on Shalimar Drive in Costa Mesa on Thursday, October 20th. If your student would like to attend or if you would like to be a driver on the trip, please review and complete the enclosed permission slip.  Thank you.

Over 50 of our 8th grade moms enjoyed fellowship and lunch at Mrs. Hill's home on Wednesday. Thank you to our 8th Grade Room Moms Natalie Hill, Kathy Herold, Brenda Lavin, Lorna Laskey for organizing this special fall event!

Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you have high school, ministry, or organization service hours to complete? Do you have a special place in your heart for MCS and middle school students? If you have a desire and heart for helping middle school studentsm you are invited to apply to be a MCS Tutor! 

MCS Middle School is launching an after school tutoring program, and MCS Alumni are warmly invited to apply as volunteer tutors. The program will offer after school tutoring every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00-4:00 on campus. 

We are looking for dedicated tutors, particularly in the subjects of Math, Science, History and English. If you are interested in applying, please click here for the application packet. 

If you are interested in finding out more, contact Mrs. Willis cwillis@marinerscs.org or 714-437-1700. MCS Middle School would love your partnership in creating this after school tutoring program for our amazing middle school students! 

* Login

* View your child's upcoming assignments and missing assignments

* View their grades

* View and use the new "Schoology Agenda" feature

* Use the Schoology Calendar

* Message your child's teachers through Schoology

We are limiting the sessions to groups of 6 so we can maximize the ability to help attendees and address any questions.

This will be a great, small workshop for parents to learn more about how to use Schoology and answer any questions you may have!

You can sign up for these Schoology Fall Workshops at this link: 

Thank you!