Congratulations to this week's Heroes Karri and Katie! Praying God's goodness on you both!
A Note to Karri Meyer, 2nd Grade Teacher:
"You are a true community builder! God has placed our school community on your heart and is using you to bless this campus. Thank you for leaning into God's plan to use you. Continue to be led in His wisdom as you build out the Lion Pact program. You are a blessing to our MCS family!
A Note to Katie Niles, Middle School Dean:
"Katie - We all agree that you did an AMAZING job this week at Serve Week. You were a calming presence and modeled flexibility all while reminding us of our purpose -- serving God by serving others. You are such a great addition to ths MCS staff and a great leader. We appreciate you!"
If you have questions, please contact our event chairs Kristen Derbyshire at [email protected] or Claire Squier at [email protected] Thank you!!
2017 Annual Fund Campaign Launch!
The 2017 MCS Annual Fund Campaign "officially" launches next week! Today and Monday, students will bring home parent signature cards to ensure that each and every family received their brochure this week via first class mail
(Please help your child return these signature cards by Friday, November 3 to earn a Free Dress Day Pass for November 15).
We humbly request that you take the time to review our upcoming Annual Fund communications to ensure that MCS remains on the leading edge as a top-notch private Christian school in Orange County! We are excited to see how God provides for the present and future vision of MCS, all for the benefit of our students and for God's glory.
To read Mr. Moore's letter introducing the Annual Fund
click here.
To view the brochure online click here.
No School November 1st: Staff Professional Development
Please note that there is no school on Wednesday, November 1st, due to a Professional Development Day for MCS Faculty and Staff...but there is a fun opportunity for ALL MCS Families to enjoy lunch and/or dinner together at Avila's El Ranchito in Costa Mesa. Please see details below.
Community Dine Out Avila's El Ranchito - November 1st
Mark your calendars for lunch or dinner with fellow MCS families! Thank you to the Broussard Family and the Avila Family for generously hosting this event. All proceeds to benefit Mariners Christian School.
Elementary Spirit Day - CRAZY Hair FRIDAY, November 3rd
Elementary Spirit Day is FRIDAY, November 3rd, and we are looking for some CRAZY Hair! Colored hair may be worn, as long as it can be washed out before school on Monday.
Please note that this is a regular uniform dress day. Have fun!
On Wednesday, November 8th, Middle School ASB will host our annual All-School Pancake Breakfast.
This is a "donation only" event with all proceeds supporting the programs of the Joint Forces Initiative. For details about this opportunity for servicemen and women, visit their website at:
Start your day enjoying breakfast with your MCS family. Click here for more details.
School Picture Re-Takes November 9th
School pictures will be sent home on Friday, November 3rd.
School Picture Re-Takes are:
for students who were absent on Picture Day
for families who desire a retake after receiving pictures on Friday (11/3)
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 RO137527Y1.
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.
On Friday, November 10th, Mariners Christian School will host our annual "Salute to Veterans" event honoring MCS Grandparents and Veterans. We extend a special invitation to MCS Parents and Alumni who have served or who are currently serving in the military (spouses are welcome to join in the festivities).
Due to space limitations, this event is not open to MCS Parents, except those mentioned above; however, the event will be available to view via Livestream. We will forward the link to you a few days prior to the event.
Friday, November 10, is a regular full day of school for grades TK-8th. Student dress for November 10th is Regular School Uniform or Girl/Boy Scout Uniform.
Please forward the invitation to your students' Grandparents at your earliest convenience. Thank you!
All MCS parents are invited to bring your cup of coffee and start your week off in prayer for the needs of our MCS Family.
If you have questions, please contact Carrie Olson at
[email protected].
30 Stories for 30 Years & Core Values
MCS Parents in Prayer Ministry (30 Stories for 30 Years)
MCS Parents in Prayer led by Carrie Olson
The legacy of prayer at Mariners Christian School is rich, extending back 30 years to its founding in 1987. The MCS Parents in Prayer ministry has been a powerful and continual source of intercession on behalf of students, families, and teachers ..
...and it is a perfect illustration of our
#1 Core Value "Love for Christ." We give thanks for the past, present, and future parents who devote themselves to prayer on behalf of MCS. Enjoy the
video story.
We invite YOU to join in the 30th year celebration of "God's stories." To view all of our 30 Stories for 30 Years (or to share Your Story), click above or
click here.
Core Value #1: Love for Christ
If you haven't had a chance to view the letter or blog post from Mrs. O'Brian highlighting the first of five MCS Core Values "Love for Christ," click here for the letter or view the post here.
Mr. Moore shared about his recent trip to China with our elementary students. He visited some amazing schools, tried some new foods, shared about what the students at MCS are doing, and gave some special talks to parents, teachers, business leaders and government officials. God is opening a door for us to host students from China at MCS for short periods of time. During these visits we will have the amazing opportunity to show and tell these students about His love for them through the person of Jesus Christ!
Family question: What did the students in China say was their favorite part of the school day?
Kindergarten and First Grade Authors
Last Friday our First Grade and Kindergaten classes became published authors of Small Moment Narratives. To celebrate their accomplishments working through the writing process the two grade levels came together to have an Author's Share! Each author was able to read their stories aloud to a small group of their peers and were given compliments and affirmations of their hard work! Keep on writing little authors! MCS is proud of you!
Elementary Field Day & Seventh Grade Serve Week
On Thursday, elementary students participated in their first "Elementary Field Day." This day provided an opportunity for teachers and students to participate in experiences that teach team building, cooperation, and social skills. This was the first of many "Connected Community" student events and activities that will intentionally focus on friendship and the "Whole Child" development. We are grateful to the 7th grade students for helping the elementary teachers and students as part of their "7th Grade Serve Week."
"The work that was done today will leave lasting impressions on our students and our school. As I walked around, I heard teachers' hearts pouring into their students. We were able to walk alongside students and help them navigate through challenges and success." Karri Meyer, Event Coordinator
TK Tanaka Farms Field Trip
TK students culminated their study on Fall and the pumpkin Life Cycle this week by visiting Tanaka Farms! They went on a ride around the farm, petted animals, picked vegetables, found their way through a corn maze, and selected their very own pumpkin to bring home!
It was an incredible day!
This list is provided to you by our Parent Teacher Fellowship.
Spirit Rock - Celebrating the MCS Family
Happy Birthday Dylan and Charlotte! Go Cowboys: Maverick, Ryker, Sammy, Henry, Liam, Jesse, Jack, Deacon, and Brady. Enjoy your weekend playing soccer and playing the guitar kids! 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.
"You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore."
Psalm 16:11 ESV
E-Newsletter: 10.27.17
Middle School
Talk About JoyFULL
Welcome home 8th Grade.
-click for photos-
Thank you for serving 7th Grade. Look for more photos in next week's E-Newsletter.
Welcome home 6th Grade. Look for photos in next week's E-News!
8th Grade Dedications Due November 13th
Hello MCS 8th grade parents!
I hope that your child's 8th grade year has been off to a great start - for both YOU and THEM! All of their teachers have been covering your children and your entire family in prayer as you all journey through this eventful year!
The reason that we are reaching out is in regards to your child's 8th grade yearbook dedication. As you most likely already know, MCS always honors our 8th graders by providing them with additional space in the yearbook to help them remember their graduating year. These pages are filled with their individual class photos, a written dedication/affirmation from the student's parents and/or guardians, and four additional photos of each individual student, also provided by the parents and/or guardians.
Please see the
attached document that will provided you with all the additional and necessary details in regards to length of dedication, types of photos to send in, and the dedication billing process.
The due date for all 8th grade dedications/affirmations and the additional photos is Friday, November 13th, 2017.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any additional questions that are not answered in the attached document. We are so blessed to be able to help play a part in creating this year's yearbook and we thank you for your assistance in the creation process. We hope this book is one your children will want to keep for years to come!
The Boys' Flag Football teams have been loving the new turf! Look for a photo gallery of Fall Athletics photos in next week's E-Newsletter, with thanks to Sophia Jones and Jennifer Unkrich!
6th-8th Grade Fall Sports Practice & Game Schedules
An Invitation for 8th Grade from Pacifica Christian H.S.
Pacifica invites MCS 8th-graders and their families to::
Open House on Saturday (11/4) where you will have the opportunity to learn about life at Pacifica. To RSVP, click the following link or contact Sarah Parsons, Director of Admissions, at [email protected] with questions.
MCS Student Visit Day and Parent Coffee on Tuesday (11/7) to experience a day on the life of a Pacifica student. To RSVP click the following link or contact Sarah Parsons, Director of Admissions, at [email protected] with questions.
Orange Lutheran High School Visitation Day for 7th & 8th Grade: October 25th and Lancer Legacy Day for 8th Graders October 8th.
Click for all the details. for details about OLu Admissions,
click here.
JSerra Catholic High School: Please view their website for upcoming activities such as the 10/17 Visitation Day, 10/26 Open House and more at
www.jserra.org.
Crean Lutheran High School Admissions has begun:
Click on this link for details.
Corona Del Mar High School Prospective Parent Night: Monday, December 4th. This is an informational meeting for any parents who are considering trasitioining their student to CdMHS for 2018-2019. For more details, please contact Julie Bentwood at
[email protected] or visit their website at:
http://cdm.nmusd.us/.
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Happy Birthday Dylan and Charlotte! Go Cowboys: Maverick, Ryker, Sammy, Henry, Liam, Jesse, Jack, Deacon, and Brady. Enjoy your weekend playing soccer and playing the guitar kids! 
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
