"Building a firm foundation through Christ-centered education"
Gulu, Love in Action
Once again the Mariners Christian School Family came out to support our friends at Christ the Center Ministries in Gulu, Uganda.
We would like to thank Ruby's Diner in Irvine and South Coast Plaza for giving our school family the opportunity to bless others through a percentage of all purchases from MCS families on Wednesday.
A total of $1,422 was raised to support our friends in Gulu.
($700 from food sales and $722 through the raffle ticket sales)
We are grateful to everyone who made this happen!
IMPORTANT NOTE TO Middle School Families
There are important details about the February 7th Middle School Grandparents and Special Friends Day below. Please make sure and review the Middle School section.
ALL MCS Parents Invited to Hear Jake Harriman
Monday, January 23rd, at 9:00AM (Coffee at 8:15)
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We are thrilled to have special guest Jake Harriman speaking in Monday's "Difference Maker" chapel for Middle School students.
All MCS parents are invited to this chapel to not only hear Jake share and challenge our students to live as difference makers (an MCS core value), but also to hear an exciting announcement of a new leadership opportunity for our middle school students. We are also excited to have alumni students Kendall Schmidt and Caden Proctor leading worship, along with MCS parent Drew Bray.
We are also inviting our prospective MCS parents who have indicated an interest in their children attending MCS to attend this chapel so that they can see our hearts for our students and experience what chapel at MCS is all about.
We will have coffee set up for our MCS parents and guests to enjoy in the gym from 8:15-8:50 am. One of the best things about our MCS community is the warmth that is extended to new families. Thank you in advance for connecting with our guests over coffee and answering any questions they may have about Mariners Christian School. The chapel will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.
If you have questions, please contact our Community Connector Ali Bray at
abray@marinerscs.org.
Last Weekend to Reserves Your TK-7th Grade Dedications Deadline is January 23, 2017
The MCS Yearbook is offering parents the opportunity to personalize the yearbook in a very special way with a dedication ad for all TK-7th grade students. Your ad provides a great way to recognize a student or event in a special and unique way.
All dedications must be submitted and paid for by January 23, 2017.
To reserve your space, follow the step-by-step instructions at this
link or at the link below.
Elementary ASB is excited to announce our first themed dress day of the year! On Friday, January 27th, ELEMENTARY students may dress up in the popular fashion from the decade of choice to show spirit!
Grab something from the closet or costume box and put a fun outfit together...here are some ideas!
1920's: Frilly flapper dress for the girls and a pinstripe suit for the boys!
1950's: Poodle skirts for the girls and rolled up jeans with greased hair for the boys!
1960's: Hippie clothing: flowers, peace signs, and tie die!
1970's: It's all about the disco-bell bottoms and jumpsuits!
1980's: Side ponytails, bright neon colors, and leg warmers all the way!
MCS Robotics for 4th & 5th Grade Students - Spring 2017
The MCS Robotics Program for 4th and 5th grade students focuses on introducing students to programming the LEGO Mindstorms robots. This introduction provides students the opportunity to learn about LEGO Mindstorms and consider if they would like to apply to be part of a team that competes in FIRST LEGO League competitions. You may learn more about FIRST LEGO League at http://www.firstlegoleague.org/about-fll
This spring, robotics will start the week of January 30th and run through the week of April 3rd.
Fourth graders will meet on Monday afternoons from 3:00 - 4:15 in the middle school lab.
Fifth graders will meet on Thursday afternoons from 3:00 - 4:15 in the middle school lab.
This current session of robotics can accommodate the following number of students
4th grade - 10 students
5th grade - 12 students
Students will work in teams of 2 to build, program, and test robots.
Look for an invitation and newsletter coming your way next week via email.
MCS Re-Enrollment - January 3 through February 3, 2017
To complete online re-enrollment you will access ParentsWeb through your existing login via RenWeb. [Mac computer users, Safari is not recommended for this process. RenWeb suggests using Firefox or Chrome as your internet browser.]
Please go to ParentsWeb. (This link (RenWeb icon) is also located on our website on the top navigation bar shaded in gray)
Type in your username and password. If you have forgotten your username or password, please click on the link provided.
Once you are logged in, click on the Family Information button in the left menu.
Click on the Enrollment/Reenrollment button.
Click Start Enrollment Packet next to your student's name. If you have more than one student to re-enroll, you will complete the process for each student separately.
If you have a child that does not currently attend MCS, but
you would like them to attend in the 2017/18 school year, please go to the school website and CLICK on the Apply Now button to complete their application.
For your reference, we have included the 2017-2018 Re-Enrollment letter dated January 3rd from Mr. Moore. Please contact our Admissions Director, Ashlee Cowell, at 714.437.1700, ext 146 or email her at acowell@marinerscs.org if you have any questions.Thank you.
Tuition Assistance
Financial aid applications for the 2017/18 school year will be accepted from now through March 1st, 2017. Go to www.factstuitionaid.com to complete an application and to submit supporting documents.
If you have questions, feel free to contact the MCS business office.
2017-2018 Fees & Calendar
For your convenience, we have included the following:
Welcome back from what we hope was a restful Christmas & New Year vacation! This month our Family CommUNITY Connection newsletter is centered around "Raising Difference Makers." Wanting our students to develop into thoughtful scholars is clearly one of our main goals at Mariners Christian School. Another one of our core values for our school and the legacy of our students is that they would be living, breathing, walking, difference-making, world-changers for the glory of God!
Cultivating eyes to see the needs in the world around us, ears to hear God's plan for the best way to meet these needs, and hearts that say, "YES!" to stepping into action requires more than just a value for it. This is one of those areas that demands consistent action and partnership between home, church and school!
Well, this is a season for us to link arms and partner together in this value, in some exciting ways:
We would like to sincerely thank Trisha Nabal and her volunteer team for the time and energy they have put into our Uniform Wear & Share events this year.
Many families are blessed because of the behind the scenes work you-all do and we just wanted to let you know that we really appreciate you.
May God bless you and your family.
"Breathe" Book Study Continues Wednesdays (1/25 - 2/8)
We kicked off our Breathe book/Bible study this week. There is still time to join in!
RSVP here! We continue on January 25th.
Moms planning to attend should purchase the book (Breathe, by Priscilla Shirer)!
Click here for the link to order the book on Amazon.
Happy Birthday to MCS Faculty & Staff from PTF
January
Robin Walker 1/1
Sue Celek 1/2
Troy Moore
1/5
Lynelle Harding 1/6
Jennifer Crowell 1/12
Kristin Knecht 1/12
Dianne McVay 1/16
Melissa Pena 1/18
Lynda Lynch 1/21
Gina Hanson 1/26
Trang Nguyen 1/31
February
Kristen Chandler 2/2
Lisa Collier 2/9
Brandi Becker 2/17
Jan Bryant 2/27
Jene' Streeter 2/28
This list is provided to you by our Parent Teacher Fellowship.
DC Fundraiser & Opportunity Drawing
January 20 - February 9, 2017
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Support a 6th or 7th grade student headed to Washington DC in 8th grade.
On Tuesday middle school students were proud sports fans and came dressed to show it! They not only supported their favorite sports team but supported our friends in Gulu too!
Grub For Gulu Bake Sale
Thank you to all 7th grade families who donated delicious treats to be sold for our Grub For Gulu: Bake Sale!
From the bake sale, we raised a total of $386 for our friends in Gulu!!!
Thanks to all those who donated items and purchased treats!
Middle School Finals & Early Dismissal
Thursday (1/26) and Friday (1/27)
Semester finals will be conducted Thursday and Friday next week. Due to finals, middle school students will be dismissed at 11:00 on both days. ASP is not available for middle school these days. For more information, please click here.
6th & 7th Grade DC Fundraiser January 20 - February 6
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Dear 6th and 7th Parents,
The D.C. Trip is coming up for your students who will be entering 8th Grade in the next year or two! It may seem like a long time away, but it goes by quickly. In order to facilitate paying for this trip, some MCS parents are organizing a FUN fundraiser to help you and your student with this expense.
Your student received a packet for the D.C. Fundraiser today (1/20) which includes instructions and tickets to sell for the D.C. Raffle. The cost of the D.C. Trip in 8th Grade is approximately $2500. Each ticket is sold for $10.00 and $9.00 will go toward your student's D.C. Trip. Some students have paid for the entire trip by selling these tickets and we encourage all students to participate. There are some good prizes too!
Look for the packet which was sent home today and talk to your student about this. They have been given all of the information they need about this opportunity during P.E. this week. If you have any questions, please email me at
amy.cardiff@wftwm.org or
kristenmmorrissey@earthlink.net. Thank you!
Middle School Grandparents & Special Friends Day Tuesday, February 7, 2017
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We are offering an opportunity for our guests to stay on campus to eat lunch with their student. This lunch will be provided by Panera Bread, and is offered on a pre-order basis.
Grandparents and Special Friends have been instructed on the invitation to contact you (the parent) about purchasing or coordinating lunch. The Panera Bread online order link (for parents) is as follows: http://tinyurl.com/mstotwithguests.
For more details, please refer to
the letter that was sent to Middle School Parents this week.
Orders Due
NO LATER THAN Monday (1/30) at 11:59PM
February 7th TOT for Middle School Students & Guests
Our next Middle School Take Out Tuesday will be held in conjunction with Middle School Grandparents and Special Friends Day which is Tuesday, February 7, 2017.
Parents are invited to purchase lunch for their Middle School students as well as their Student's Guests who will be attending the Middle School Grandparents and Special Friends Day. Place your order at the following link:
http://tinyurl.com/mstotwithguests.
VERY IMPORTANT
Sign-ups close on Monday (1/30) at 11:59PM. Late orders will not be accepted.
Last Weekend To Reserve a Spot
8th Grade Dedications Due January 23, 2017
8th Grade Dedications Due January 23rd
If you would like to honor your 8th grader in this year's yearbook, the written dedication (2 photos & payment) is due on January 23, 2017.
The process is as follows:
Email 2 photos (see details below) and dedication (400 characters or less) to me separately at leguinafamily@yahoo.com. [Email Subject Line should read as follows: "Dedication Photos - 8th Grade, First and Last Name of Student]
IMPORTANT PHOTO DETAILS: Please include one photo of student at kindergarten age (not an infant photo) and your favorite current photo of your student. All photos must be a JPEG and MUST be saved separately. Please do not send them in a WORD DOC. Please be sure photos have good resolution and can be blown up to fit the page if needed. Please do not include photos that compromise the modesty of the yearbook - no swimsuits, spaghetti straps or short tight clothing.Your child should appear alone in the picture. No siblings or friends.
The MCS Yearbook is offering parents the opportunity to personalize the yearbook in a very special way with a dedication ad for all TK-7th grade students. Your ad provides a great way to recognize a student or event in a special and unique way.
All dedications must be submitted and paid for by January 23, 2017.
To reserve your space, follow the step-by-step instructions at this
link or at the link below.
Middle School Musical Theatre Auditions January 31st
Auditions are Tuesday, January 31st, after school with call-backs on February 3rd.
Those interested may sign up for an audition time in the Middle School Office.
Audition packets are available from the middle school office well.
Lego Club Meets Thursday During Lunch
Do you love Legos, or enjoy building things? Then
LegoClub might be for you! We meet in Miss Green's room (#214) every Thursday during lunch to build models, have competitions, and a whole lot more. If you're interested, please stop by.
Art Club Meets Mondays After School
Do you love art? Mrs. Sanita is looking for 5 or more artists interested in an after school art club starting January 23rd through March 6th (6 weeks). We will meet from 3:00 until 4:00PM.
The sign-up sheet is located in Mrs. Walker's office. The material fee is $10.
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!
Middle School Photography Club
Meets Thursdays During Lunch in Mrs. Thurston's Room
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.
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!
High School Information
Orange Lutheran High School: Our Application will remain open until January 27. Beginning next week OLu will conduct New Student Interviews on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 2:00 - 3:00 pm.
300 Fischer Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone 714.437.1700 & Fax 714.437.7976
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Once again the Mariners Christian School Family came out to support our friends at Christ the Center Ministries in Gulu, Uganda. 
The MCS Robotics Program for 4th and 5th grade students focuses on introducing students to programming the LEGO Mindstorms robots. This introduction provides students the opportunity to learn about LEGO Mindstorms and consider if they would like to apply to be part of a team that competes in FIRST LEGO League competitions. You may learn more about FIRST LEGO League at 
To complete online re-enrollment you will access ParentsWeb through your existing login via RenWeb
Dear MCS Families -
We would like to sincerely thank Trisha Nabal and her volunteer team for the time and energy they have put into our Uniform Wear & Share events this year.
Auditions are Tuesday, January 31st, after school with call-backs on February 3rd. 
Do you love art? Mrs. Sanita is looking for 5 or more artists interested in an after school art club starting January 23rd through March 6th (6 weeks). We will meet from 3:00 until 4:00PM.
