Did you know......that the Admissions Director (pictured left) at Pacifica Christian High School is Sarah (Mull) Parsons MCS 2006 Alumna? Feel free to contact Sarah at sparsons@pacificaoc.org for more information about Pacifica Christian and enjoy the video.
All-School Weekly E-Newsletter
November 18, 2016
"Building a firm foundation through Christ-centered education"
"Give Thanks to the Lord - for He is good."
MCS Administration shows their thankfulness for faculty and staff with a traveling goodie cart this week. Thank you to the many parents who brought in yummy treats for Thanksgiving celebrations
throughout the school.
We are thankful for our MCS families and wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving week.
School resumes on November 28th.
Elementary Chapel - Give Thanks to God
During Elementary Chapel this week, Mr. Moore challenged the students to think about ways in which we can give thanks to God beyond telling Him through prayer. After hearing Colossians 3:15-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Mark 12 and 1 Corinthians 1:4, the students had many ideas. These ideas lit up our strand of Christmas lights.
The students were encouraged to allow their actions toward all their peers to be a gift of thanks to God and to shine His "light" to the world.
"And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." Colossians 3:17
Black & Teal Teams Say "Thank You"
to MCS Dads & Grandfathers for their extra points
Our MCS Dads and Grandfathers were highly engaged in friendly competition this past Tuesday at Tavern + Bowl to help the Black or Teal team earn precious points for the Middle School Black and Teal competition. Congratulations to the Black Team who took home the most points. Here are our winners:
1st Game:
1st Place: Black wins 100 points with a lane average of 134.2 (Jason Lavin, Jim Harmon, John Olson, Troy Moore)
2nd Place: Teal wins 50 points with a lane average of 128.2 (Drew Bray, Ryan Callaghan, Mike McMillen, John Russell, Jon Gundlach)
2nd Game:
1st Place: Black wins 100 points with a lane average of 141.2 (Johnny Garabedian, Stephen Rodriguez, Brian Cowell, Ken Cowell, Jim Carstensen)
2nd Place: Teal wins 50 points with a lane average of 139 (Jeff Read, James Mathisrud, Lewis Brewster, Victor Mena, Pat Wilkison)
25 Bonus Points go to Black for having the highest total average of 129.85 for all bowlers. Highest Score of the night Jon Gundlach at 206!!!
Points earned are as follows:
225 went to the Black team and 100 points went to the Teal team. The points that our MCS Dads and Grandpas earned will be included in the end-of-the-year calculation.
Turkey Bowl 2016
Congratulations to the "Black" team on a great 2016 Turkey Bowl victory!
Annual Fund 2016: Made to Glorify
To add a little bit of FUN to this year's campaign, we have set the following benchmarks:
50% school-wide participation: Mr. Moore-on-a-pole
75% school-wide participation: Cupcakes at lunchtime
100% school-wide participation: One week of FREE DRESS!
Every contribution helps us accomplish our mission and provide the highest level of excellence in academic and spiritual preparation to students.
Don't miss out on this year's Ladies Luncheon! Tickets are going fast. Last year we sold out!
"If Momma Ain't Happy,
Ain't Nobody Happy"
Come and hear Megan Hutchinson-
wife, mom, author, speaker, local pastor and self-proclaimed "clean freak" as she shares about the realities of every day life and how God will meet us smack in the middle of it all.
Once again, we will be auctioning off opportunities to Gather. Come bid on some of your favorites from last year as well as this year's exciting new opportunities.
Thanksgiving Break is always a great time to put together a shoebox with the family.
The lobby area is filling up fast with shoebox gifts!
Thank you to Catalina and Lauren Cartensen and Grandpa Cartensen for contributing 25 shoeboxes this week.
Look for a photo with Catalina and Lauren in the next E-Newsletter.
-click flyer above to watch "How to Pack a Shoebox"
Donuts With Dad - Wednesday, December 7th
Calling all Dads, Grandpas, Uncles, Brothers, etc., to
SAVE THE DATE of Wednesday, 12/7 from 7:30-8:45! You are invited to join our students on campus for coffee and donuts. This is a donations-only event, with cash and checks welcome.
All proceeds will go directly towards our goal of helping our beloved friends in Gulu build a Chapel/Community Center at Christ the Center Ministries!
We hope to see you Wednesday morning, 12/7!
**Note ~ this date has changed from the original date of 11/30.**
A Christmas Musical - Thursday, December 8th
Our 2nd & 3rd Grade General Music Classes
present
A Christmas Musical
under the direction of Mrs. Jennifer Moore
Thursday, December 8th
at 6:30PM
All MCS families are invited to celebrate The Light of the World with our 2nd and 3rd grade musicians.
All MCS Moms & Dads are invited to join us for our first Legacy Morning of the 2016-17 school year. Join us for a panel discussion and Q & A with alumni students and parents, and current parents who are in the trenches working with youth in education, high school administration, youth ministry and marriage & family therapy.
The topic is: "Raising Resilient & Successful Kids: parenting in the present with the end in mind"
Panel participants will include: current and alumni parents David O'Neil, Tim Bahadoor, Tami Thurston; alumni students Sarah (Mull) Parsons, Trevor Lawrence, and Robbie Boyer. We will also be welcoming back Matt Heim, from the Center for Individual and Family Therapy (CIFT).
RSVP on or before Monday, December 12th, by
clicking here.
MCS Legacy Events seek to provide the space for conversations and connection between alumni parents & students and current MCS parents. We recognize that one of our greatest strengths is our alumni parent community that has the gift of being one step ahead of where our current families are in the process of raising their children. It is an absolute gift to be able to hear from alumni parents whose children are now in high school, college, or even beyond the college years. Their insight and perspective is rich and offers courage to parents in the trenches of the elementary and middle school years. These events promote connection, authenticity, transparency and provide morsels of wisdom.
All MCS families are invited to the Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 15th at 6:30 PM
The concert will feature our Elementary and Middle School Bands and Orchestras in collaboration with Tech Arts III directed by Mr. Christopher Lucas, Mrs. Lynelle Harding, and Mr. Pax Pulido.
Jesus is the Reason for the Season!
Great Job MCS Spelling Bee Participants!
Congratulations to all of our 2nd-5th grade MCS Spelling Bee participants! You all did a fabulous job. Our MCS Spelling Bee winners who will be representing MCS in the upcoming ACSI Spelling Bee on January 13th are as follows: top left - 4th grade students Ashton Baek, Delaney Miner, & Belle Jones; top right - 5th grade students Lucas Angier, Sophia Warner, & Abby Thies; bottom left - 2nd grade students Grayson Pierce, Brennan Moore, & Bella Clacken; bottom right - 3rd grade students Miley Russell, Jacob Good, & Hudson Emery. We always enjoy highlighting the gifts and talents and hard work of our students.
MCS Spirit Wear & Uniform Guidelines
MCS Spirit Sweatshirts: May be worn with the uniform on any school day
MCS Spirit T-Shirts: May be worn on T-Shirt Tuesday only
MCS Spirit Hats: May be worn outdoors only. Hats should never be worn in chapel and will be taken away if worn in the classroom.
MCS Spirit Headbands and bows (girls only): May be worn with the uniform on any school day
MCS Spirit Wristbands: May be worn on any school day
Spirit Wear will be sold in the front parking lot on Mondays from 7:30-8:30AM.
Attached you will find the Spirit Wear Guidelines as well as the Order Form for future purchases. If you have any further questions, please contact our Spirit Wear Coordinator Irene Yonkers at mcs_ptf@yahoo.com.
Volunteers Needed: We are looking for volunteers to help on Mondays from 7:20-8:45 a.m. selling Spirit Wear and on Fridays from 8:30-10:30 a.m. to help fill and deliver Spirit Wear orders to the classrooms. Please contact our Spirit Wear Coordinator, Irene Yonkers if you'd like to help at mcs_ptf@yahoo.com.
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.
This list is provided to you by our Parent Teacher Fellowship.
Attention Moms of Kindergarten Girls
If you are interested in co-leading a future Kindergarten Girl Scout troop, please contact Mrs. Barnhill at katyKbarnhill@gmail.com or call/text her at 949.400.6428.
Middle School E-Newsletter
November 18, 2016
"Bless the Lord, O my soul"
The message was based on Psalm 103:2. Mrs. Bryant shared that gratitude isn't just a reaction to getting what we want; it's an attitude of consciously noticing things and showing appreciation to God. She encouraged students to think thoughts of God, His greatness and power and love. Look for God's blessings and tell someone and thank God for His goodness as Psalm 103:2 encourages us to do.
Following the chapel, students prayed and prepared video clips for a new video for their friends in Gulu.
Middle School Photography Club
First Meeting - Thursday, December 1st
The first Photography Club meeting will be held on Thursday, December 1, in Mrs. Thurston's room during lunch.
Sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students who are interested in being part of this club must attend the meeting.
Students do not need to be a member of the photography elective to join.
Calling all Dads, Grandpas, Uncles, Brothers, etc., to
SAVE THE DATE of Wednesday, 12/7 from 7:30-8:45! You are invited to join our students on campus for coffee and donuts. This is a donations-only event, with cash and checks welcome.
All proceeds will go directly towards our goal of helping our beloved friends in Gulu build a Chapel/Community Center at Christ the Center Ministries!
We hope to see you Wednesday morning, 12/7!
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*Note ~ this date has changed from the original date of 11/30.**
Middle School Students
Next Shalimar Visit - Friday, December 9th
Our first Shalimar visit was a huge blessing mutually for the MCS students and the students at Shalimar. The bond that was made in just one short visit is something that takes place through Jesus Christ alone! The MCS students were begging for more time with their new friends! If your middle school student is interested in attending our next trip to Shalimar on Friday, 12/9, from 3:15-5:00, please have him or her stop by my office and pick up a permission slip, or you may
print the attached copy at home. We are taking students on a first come, first serve basis.
We are in need of parent drivers! Please indicate on the form if you are able to help drive to and from Shalimar. For more details on Shalimar, please click the link:
http://www.mikacdc.org/mika101/
Middle School Christmas Skate Party - December 12th
All middle school students SAVE THE DATE for our Middle School Christmas Event at Fountain Valley Skate! The event will take place on Monday, 12/12, from 4:00-6:00 pm. Details coming soon!
**Note ~ this date has changed from the original date of 12/16.**
Boys Flag Football - Fall
It was a great season for all of our Flag Football Teams. Eighth grade made it all the way to the championship game (top photo). Congratulations to our 6th grade (bottom right photo) and 7th Grade (bottom left photo) Flag Football Team on their Championship Wins! Great job to the teams and coaches.
In Jesus' Name we play!
Girls Basketball - Fall
Congratulations on a great season to our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls basketball teams. 6th grade (bottom left photo) and 8th grade (bottom right photo) made it all the way to their championship game. Our 7th grade (top photo) team had a great season.We are proud of all you girls!
Go Lions!
Student Success Center
Did you know the middle school has a Student Success Center? The goal of SSC is to support students in achieving academic goals by providing homework help and strengthening skills in organization, time management, and test preparation. We want to teach students strategies that will help them achieve success in both their academic careers and for the rest of their lives beyond MCS. Students who want to take advantage of this tremendous resource can stop by the SSC located upstairs next to the administration office to meet Mrs. Willis, receive more information, and sign up for the after school help. The SSC is open to students during the following times:
Monday: 3:00-3:30
Tuesday: 3:00-3:30
Thursday-3:00-3:30
To provide the best support, it is imperative students sign up prior to attending. We are excited to provide this great resource to our students and are thrilled to work with students throughout the year!
Middle School Auditions - January 31, 2017
Auditions will be held January 31st, 2017. Ms. Katelyn Spurgin will provided information to interested parties when they sign up with Mrs. Harding in the Music Wing (Room 308).
During Elementary Chapel this week, Mr. Moore challenged the students to think about ways in which we can give thanks to God beyond telling Him through prayer. After hearing Colossians 3:15-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Mark 12 and 1 Corinthians 1:4, the students had many ideas. 
Our MCS Dads and Grandfathers were highly engaged in friendly competition this past Tuesday at Tavern + Bowl to help the Black or Teal team earn precious points for the Middle School Black and Teal competition. Congratulations to the Black Team who took home the most points. Here are our winners:
The MCS Book Fair is coming soon! Get a head start on your Christmas shopping.
Congratulations to all of our 2nd-5th grade MCS Spelling Bee participants! You all did a fabulous job. Our MCS Spelling Bee winners who will be representing MCS in the upcoming ACSI Spelling Bee on January 13th are as follows: 
Happy November, MCS Families!
The first Photography Club meeting will be held on Thursday, December 1, in Mrs. Thurston's room during lunch.
Our first Shalimar visit was a huge blessing mutually for the MCS students and the students at Shalimar. The bond that was made in just one short visit is something that takes place through Jesus Christ alone! The MCS students were begging for more time with their new friends! If your middle school student is interested in attending our next trip to Shalimar on Friday, 12/9, from 3:15-5:00, please have him or her stop by my office and pick up a permission slip, or you may
Auditions will be held January 31st, 2017. Ms. Katelyn Spurgin will provided information to interested parties when they sign up with Mrs. Harding in the Music Wing (Room 308).
