Elementary has successfully completed MAP fall standardized assessments and Compass Learning is now ready to provide your student with his/her own personalized learning pathway based upon his/her MAP data and individualized learning needs. Please look for a letter from me in your child's "Friday Folder" today, October 7th, with personal login information and password for Compass Learning.  If your child had an account last year, your child's login information will be the same. All students will be logging onto Compass Learning by the end of next week during their technology class to continue to become familiar with the program.

I hope you are able to log on with your child over the next few days to experience this fun engaging interactive program directly geared towards what he/she is ready to learn. MAP scores will be shared with parents during Fall Parent Teacher Conferences along with your child's Fall Progress Report during the week of November 14th-17th.

Thank you so much for your partnership, we look forward to a wonderful year!

Blessings,

Reggie Biancalani 

Elementary Principal

If you would like to learn more about NWEA MAP, please click here for more information.

If you would like to learn more about Compass Learning, please click here for more information.

On Thursday, October 13th, from 3:00-4:30PM, in the auditorium, MCS Middle School will host a High School Fair. 

All MCS families, with students of any age, are invited to attend this fair to learn more about High School options for their MCS graduates. 

If you have questions, please contact our Middle School Administrative Assistant Robin Walker at rwalker@marinerscs.org. Thank you. 

We hope to see you there. For more information,click here.

The PTF Charleston Wrap and LOVE Reusable Bags Fall Fundraiser is now in progress and runs through Monday, October 17th.  Fun products include high-quality gift wrap & packaging, kitchenware, reusable shopping bags, coolers, totes and much more!  Please note the LOVE Bags online code at checkout is 1ZF16.  All proceeds will be used by the PTF to support programming to MCS students and families. Participation is, of course, optional. 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. 

Lastly, please save the date for an upcoming Parent Enrichment seminar: 

"Made for Peace: Cultivating Peace Amidst a Frenzied World"  Thursday, November 3rd, 8:00-9:30 a.m. Multipurpose Room

Presented by CIFT (Center for Individual & Family Therapy). It is sure to be rich with information, strategies, and parenting insights that will help us nurture our children and lower the level of stress in our homes and daily lives.

Wishing you a very blessed October,

Ali Bray

Community Connector

Mariners Christian School

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

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The MCS Technical Arts Department was visited by Television Producer Steve Sandoval. Mr. Sandoval is a Multi-Camera Sitcom Producer, having produced multiple television situation comedies since the early 2000s. He has produced many high-profile shows shot in front of live ." Some of his more recent shows are "Shake It Up," "A.N.T. Farm," "Lab Rat," "Austin & Ally," "Girl Meets World," and "KC Undercover." 

Steve came in to talk with our Technical Arts students about the industry and his experiences in TV. Please enjoy a quick video recap of Steve Sandoval with Technical Arts students. 

For Mr. Sandoval's bio, click here.

Resting a bit after the mile run.

Next week on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday ASB will sell Harvest Grams at lunch for middle school students to purchase for their friends.  For $1 they can send an encouraging note and a harvest candy to a friend.  All proceeds go directly to Gulu to help us reach our first goal of raising $5,000 before Christmas! Parents, if you would like to purchase a Harvest Gram for your student, you may purchase and fill them out in Mrs. Walker's office. 

On Thursday, 10/13, 8th graders will bring in treats to sell at lunch to raise money for Gulu.  All items will cost $1. All students are encouraged to bring in money to purchase some treats for themselves and potentially some friends!

Our first Takeout Tuesday of the year will be here 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:

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!

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