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           An Invitation from Pacifica Christian 
for  MCS 8th Grade Students



For information about  Pacifica Christian High School's upcoming Open House on November 6th in the evening,  click here .

If you have not had a chance to read the letter from Mr. Moore introducing Pacifica Christian High School as our Website and Internet Entrepreneurial Program Sponsor for the month, please click here
All-School Weekly E-Newsletter
November 4, 2016

"Building a firm foundation through Christ-centered education"
 
      Elementary Spirit Assembly
      & Spirit Wear Unveiling

Elementary got a sneak peek of the fun new SPIRIT WEAR at the assembly today. Come to the unveiling of the full line at the Fall-A-Palooza on Sunday! 
Our ASB Leadership Team hosted the entire assembly.  Great Job ASB!
TICKETS: For those of you who purchased tickets in advance, your entrance wristband will be at the ticket table for pick-up on Sunday. 

FOOD OPTIONS:  You may bring your own food or purchase from the Food and Dessert Trucks that will be at the event. 

SPIRIT WEAR For anyone who can't make Fall-A-Palooza, PTF will be selling Spirit Wear outside the front lobby on Monday morning (11/7) from 7:30-8:30 a.m.


To extend the Fall-A-Palooza celebration, all MCS students may dress in any fun color combinations of Teal, Black, and White on Monday, November 7th. If they attended the Fall-A-Palooza, they can use their teal wristbands as part of their dress attire. We will be selling some new SPIRIT WEAR items at Fall-A-Palooza, and they can also keep any face painting or MCS tattoos to wear on 11/7. All students can show their school spirit creatively, whether they attended the Fall-A-Palooza or not. 

If you have not already seen it, Mr. Moore has some cool ideas for School Spirit Dress Day on the second half of this video.




Free Dress Guidelines Reminders:
  • All students are to have a neat, clean and modest appearance at all times, including free dress days
  • Girls' shorts or skirts must be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee
  • If leggings are worn, tops must extend past the fingertips
  • Shoes with heels higher than 1/2" may not be worn
  • Tank tops must have width of three fingers
  • Jeans are acceptable on free dress days
  • Students are not to wear: torn clothes, pajamas, sweats or yoga pants, excessively tight-fitting clothes, spaghetti straps, tops that expose the midriff, clothing with cut-outs, or costume-type clothing

 
MCS Annual Fund Kick-Off

Next week marks the kick-off of MCS's 2016 Annual Fund Campaign: Made to Glorify! Every year, the MCS Annual Fund provides vital resources that directly impact our students, teachers, and programs.

We humbly ask that between now and December 31, you prayerfully consider how your family can participate, at any level - our goal this year is 100% family participation! We have some fun ideas in mind to add some FUN to our year-end giving, so watch our website and social media for details.  

Thank you in advance for your partnership in helping MCS continue providing exceptional preparation for our students academically, spiritually, and socially.
 
Elementary Chapel - Operation Christmas Child

Did you know that you can pack some of God's love into a shoebox? One of our very own MCS families, Sarah (mom), Luke (4th), and Evan (1st) Doyle, joined our elementary chapels to talk about how they look for opportunities all year to collect special items in order to pack shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child, a special project with Samaritan's Purse. MCS has long had a tradition of extending this voluntary opportunity for families to give with shoeboxes.  The Doyles shared in an interview about how this grew from packing just one shoebox, to creating 115 last year! 

You can view this Operation Christmas Child fun video, "How to Pack a Shoebox," as a family if you would like to know more. Click for video (or click below).

There are more boxes and pamphlets available in the Front Lobby. Our collection drive is November 14th through December 7th. MCS will then deliver our contributions to a local processing center. You just never know where in the world your box will end up blessing someone with the message of God's love!

We would like to thank our Elementary ASB for sorting and delivering shoeboxes to each classroom during their lunch break.

Discover the Fun of Packing a Shoebox
Discover the Fun of Packing a Shoebox

 
iRead Begins November 7th!

iRead is our fun reading incentive program for 1st - 5th graders.

Record your home reading minutes and earn fabulous prizes. Information sheets went home this week.

Contact Mrs. Koenig at lkoenig@marinerscs.org with questions.
 
Pancake Breakfast for All MCS Families
Wednesday, November 9th

-click for flyer-

Donations only: Cash & Checks accepted
 
School Picture Re-Takes - Thursday, November 10th

School pictures were sent home this week.
 
School Picture Re-Takes are:
  • for students who were absent on Picture Day
  • for families who desire a retake after receiving pictures on Monday (10/31)
What to do:
  • Let your child's teacher know that he/she will be participating in picture re-takes.
  • Have your child bring back their photo package and give it to the photographer. No additional paperwork needed.
For students who were absent: 
  • Bring in an order form with check/cash (forms available at front lobby desk), or order online at www.mylifetouch.com enter RO306527Y0.
Picture Day Dress (only for students participating) 
  • Students are encouraged to wear a nice outfit for school pictures
  • All students are to have a neat, clean and modest appearance at all times, including free dress days
  • Girls' shorts or skirts must be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee
  • If leggings are worn, tops must extend past the fingertips
  • Tank tops must have width of three fingers
  • Jeans are acceptable on free dress days
  • Students are not to wear: torn clothes, pajamas, sweats or yoga pants, excessively tight-fitting clothes, spaghetti straps, tops that expose the midriff, clothing with cut-outs, or costume-type clothing
  • If there is any question that an item is inappropriate for dress, it should not be worn. Students will be required to change if clothing is not appropriate.
 
Salute to Veterans - Friday, November 11
For MCS Grandparents & Veterans

-click & forward-

Enclosed you will find the letter addressed to MCS parents with details regarding the November 11th Salute to Veterans for Grandparents and Veterans.  

Please make sure and forward the invitation as requested. If you would like a hard copy of the invitation to give to your student's Grandparents/Veterans, please feel free to pick one up from the front office.


 
MCS Dads, Grandfathers & Friends Sign Up Today!
Fall MCS Men's Event - Tuesday (11/15)

SIGN UP & DETAILS AT: marinerscs.org/mcsmensevent 

Questions? Contact Troy Moore at tmoore@marinerscs.org.
To view the letter that was sent from Mr. Moore regarding this event,
click here.
 
Gulu FUNdraiser Dine Out Opportunity - November 16th


We will have a Gulu FUNdraiser Dine Out option for our families on Wednesday, November 16th, at Mendocino Farms (both the Irvine and Costa Mesa locations)!

SAVE THE DATE OF Wednesday, November 16th! This is a great way to support our friends at Christ the Center Ministries in Gulu, Uganda.

Click for flyer with restaurant locations and 20% coupon.

Present the flyer to the cashier.
 
New Elementary Report Cards

Dear TK-5th Grade Parents,

Enclosed is a copy of the letter that was sent this week from Mrs. Biancalani explaining the new elementary report card templates.  Click here to view the letter.
 
Parent Teacher Conference Week
Monday - Thursday, November 14th - 17th

Please take a moment to read through the below schedule for November 14th-17th. There are two half days, 11/16 and 11/17, and WEDNESDAY, November 16th, is NOT A LATE START DAY. Please see below.  Thank you!
Monday November 14th - 
Regular Full Day of School
Regular Full Day of School
Parent Teacher Conferences  (ASP available at no charge during conference. Details to follow)

Tuesday, November 15th - Regular Full Day of School
Regular Full Day of School
Middle School TOT, $ Dress Day, & Lunch Rally
Men's Event to Benefit Black & Teal in the Afternoon
Parent Teacher Conferences  (ASP available at no charge during conference. Details to follow)

Wednesday, November 16  (NOT A Late Start Day) - *
Half Day of School
Start Time for Wed (11/16): TK-5th 8:10AM; 6th-8th 7:55AM (same as M, Tu, Th, F)
Half Day of School
Student Dismissal Times: TK/K 11:55; 1st-3rd 12:00; 4th-8th 12:30
Parent Teacher Conferences (ASP available at no charge during conference. Details to follow)

Thursday, November 17th - *Half Day of School
Half Day of School
Middle School Turkey Bowl Black & Teal Competition
Student Dismissal Times: TK/K 11:55; 1st-3rd 12:00; 4th-8th 12:30
Parent Teacher Conferences  (ASP available at no charge during conference. Details to follow.)

Friday, November 18th - No School (Professional Development Day)

*Half Day Dismissal Carpool Entrance/Dismissal Times
TK-K cars line up 11:45/cars dismissed 12:10
1st-3rd cars line up 11:50/cars dismissed 12:10
4th-8th cars line up 12:15/cars dismissed 12:40
(*For half day dismissals, ALL afternoon carpools (including TK) drive through the field area.)
 
Thanksgiving Break - November 21-25
Professional Development Day - Friday, November 18th: No School 

There is no school on Friday, November 18th, due to a Professional Development Day for faculty and staff.  November 21-25 is our Thanksgiving Break.  School Resumes on Monday, November 28th.
 
Parents in Prayer Meets Weekly on Monday
All Parents Are Invited to Pray

-click flyer to view-

Please contact Carrie Olson at olsoncarrie@sbcglobal.net if you have questions.
 
November Family CommUNITY Connection

Happy November, MCS Families!

This month will hopefully bring us changing leaves, crisp Autumn air, and time gathered around the Thanksgiving table with family and friends.   Recent research reveals the following:
 
Question: How often do we ouch our phones?
Answer: Oh, only about 2, 617 times a day.
 
A pretty staggering number, right? Here is the reality check - although we were made by God with peace in mind, there are many forces that war against that. Digital noise is just one of them. And, although peace is defined as a noun, it seems it will take ACTION to cultivate it. See the attached newsletter for a suggested tool to help foster connection and create a bit of space for gratitude and prayer, which Philippians 4 says is the precursor to peace that guards our hearts.

Blessings, 
 
Ali Bray
Community Connector
 
Ladies Luncheon - December 1st

Purchase Your Tickets Today!






Purchase your tickets at:  http://MCSLunch.gesture.comPlease contact Irene Yonkers at islandfunfor5@aol.com if you have questions.

 
Save the Date - December 15th
Legacy Morning with our Moms & Dads

"Raising Resilient & Successful Kids; parenting with the end in mind"
Thursday, December 15th, 8-9:30 am

Join us for a panel discussion and Q & A with alumni students and parents, current parents, and voices from the church community on the topic of parenting in the present with the end in mind. All Moms and Dads will want to save the date. More details  and RSVP information to come. Contact Ali Bray with questions at abray@marinerscs.org
 
Thank You MCS Families

We wanted to thank all of you for your part in making this week's Preview Night a great success. Whether you shared your #ourMCSstory, shared a Preview Event flyer, or just shared about our school to a friend or family member we thank you. Over 50 parents came to the event and we know they were blessed by their feedback. Thank you again.

Thank you to our Middle School ASB for greeting our guests and helping with tours. We have so many things to be thankful for.
 
"Made for Peace" Parent Enrichment

MCS Parents enjoyed a thoughtful and engaging presentation from CIFT on Thursday morning. We are grateful for our partnership with the Center for Individual and Family Therapy! We will share the video of this presentation in the upcoming e-news so that our families who were not able to attend can view it from home.
 
Happy Birthday to MCS Faculty & Staff from PTF


coffee cup on the autumn fall  leaves and wooden surface background
November
Tim Bahadoor 11/2
Tami Thurston 11/7
Elizabeth Hilts 11/15
Sonia Diaz 11/18
Samantha Brooks 11/20
Debbie Wolford 11/20
Jennifer Kish 11/24
Jennifer Letterman 11/24
Todd Perkins 11/28


December
Kim Rasmussen 12/1
Leilen Shelton 12/8
Christopher Lucas 12/10
Sady Amend 12/28
Crystal Willis 12/30

This list is provided to you by our Parent Teacher Fellowship.
 
    Save the Date 
    Spring Gala & Auction
    Friday, March 17, 2017


This year's Spring Gala and Auction will be held on Friday, March 17, 2017 
at the Balboa Bay Resort.

Mark your calendar for a night to celebrate all things MCS.
 
Year at a Glance Calendar

Enclosed is a printable 2016-2017 Year at a Glance Calendar


Middle School E-Newsletter
November 4, 2016 

Our Middle School students shine for the Lord! They blessed many at Thursday's Preview Event.
 
Fall Progress Reports & Conference Letters

Be on the lookout for fall progress reports and conference letters.

It's hard to believe it but we have completed the first quarter of the year! It's been an amazing, fun filled, memory making start to the year. We are proud of all middle school students have done so far! First quarter progress reports and fall conference letters were sent home today with middle school students. A signed copy of both is to be returned to the homeroom teacher. Celebrate the success and accomplishments your child has achieved!
 
MS Take Out Tuesday - November 15th

Our November Take Out Tuesday will be held on Tuesday, November 15th, and the restaurant will be Chronic Tacos! 

To place your order CLICK HERE  All orders are due no later than Saturday (11/12) at 11:45PM. 

Each meal will cost $8.00 and will include 2 tacos (chicken or steak and choice of flour or corn tortillas) with a side of chips and salsa and bottle of water.  Please print your receipt and send it with your child the day of Take Out Tuesday in order to expedite the process of receiving their meal!
 
Fall Athletics

Go MCS LIONS
Congratulations 
6th Grade Boys Flag Football 
6th Grade Girls Basketball

You made it to the championship game!
Look for results in next week's newsletter.

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the games!
 
MCS Tech Arts III Leadership Students

The Technical Arts III Leadership students got a special visit by Production Manager, Alex Magaro, from Rock Harbor Church!  This was such a wonderful conversation that allowed students to ask Alex questions of what is it like to be a production/technical director in church ministry.  Please enjoy this quick recap video of Alex with our Technical Arts III Leaders.
 
MCS Middle School Tutor Volunteer Opportunity
Calling All Alumni - High School & College Students!

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! 
300 Fischer Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone 714.437.1700 & Fax 714.437.7976
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