Crean Lutheran High School cordially invites MCS parents and students to attend their upcoming Open House on Thursday, January 19th, from 6:30-8:00PM. Learn more about The Crean Way!
Click here for details.
All-School Weekly E-Newsletter
January 13, 2017
"Building a firm foundation through Christ-centered education"
Having Fun on the New Field
Grateful to the Lord for this blessing.
Elementary Chapel
What would it be like to wake up and dress for school each day in Minnesota winter weather?! Our first through fifth grade students heard about all the clothes it takes to stay warm and cozy for the trip to school, as well as to be able to play outside for recess and lunch in 0 degree temperatures!
Ron Eckert, Associate Director of
Yosemite Sierra Summer Camp, told about his Minnesota boyhood while an MCS student volunteer modeled the appropriate snow apparel! Mr. Eckert told about the school practice of assigning a "storm home" to each child in a rural area in case a blizzard hit during school hours. When bus transportation could not run, a student might have to remain in town at the designated storm home until his or her parents could safely pick them up.
Ps. 117: 1-2 talks about God's steadfast love for us - He is our "storm home" for the storms and hurts of life. Mr. Eckert also challenged the students to think about those people that God has placed in our lives that will welcome and love on us like "storm home" parents.
Family Conversation: Who are the people in your life that are safe places when the storms of life come?
No School - Monday, January 16th
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the school will be closed on Monday (1/16).
Come dine at Ruby's (Woodbridge or South Coast Plaza) on Wednesday, January 18, from 7:00AM-9:00PM and 20% of all food and non-alcoholic beverage sales (when accompanied with this
flyer - click) will be donated to the Gulu, Love in Action Initiative.
A flyer will be sent home with each child on Tuesday (1/17) or you are welcome to
print the flyer here. You must have the flyer in hand before going to Ruby's.
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner with your family and friends while blessing our friends at Christ the Center Ministries in Gulu, Uganda.
TK-7th Grade Dedications Due 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.
We would like to extend an invitation to ALL of our MCS parents to attend this special Middle School Chapel on January 23rd at 9:00AM.
We are thrilled to have Jake Harriman as our guest speaker for the January 23rd Middle School Chapel. Jake has an
impressive bio (see the attached), but an even more impressive heart for living as a Difference Maker. He has been recognized at the White House and in numerous publications.
This event is for ALL MCS Parents and middle school aged students and up only, please. Thank you!
Please Note:
The Elementary Difference Maker Chapel details will be shared in the very near future. It is going to be incredible!
Please see more details about our "Difference Maker" Theme in the commUNITY Newsletter section below.
Elementary Themed Dress Day - January 27th
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!
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:
PARENTS: MARK YOUR CALENDARS --> We are thrilled to announce that we have put together a "Difference Maker" Chapel Series that will also present an incredible leadership opportunity for our students. The first Difference Maker Chapel is for our Middle School students and will be held on Monday, January 23rd, at 9:00AM. We are thrilled to have Jake Harriman as our guest speaker for this chapel. Jake has an
impressive bio (see the attached flyer), but an even more impressive heart for living as a Difference Maker. He has been recognized at the White House and in numerous publications. We would love to extend an invitation to ALL of our MCS parents to attend this special chapel (Parents and middle school aged students and up only, please).
Please see invitation and details in the above January 23rd invitation announcement.
The Elementary Difference Maker Chapel details will be shared in the very near future. It is going to be incredible!
Congratulations to all of our Spelling Bee participants and those who went on to represent MCS at the ACSI Spelling Bee in Anaheim today. Today's results are as follows: 2nd Grade (Grayson Pierce, 4th place); 3rd Grade (Jacob Good, 3rd place and Miley Russell, 4th place); 4th Grade (Ashton Baek, 1st place); 8th Grade (Jackson Smith-Kutyla, 4th place).
Jackson and Lucas represented MCS in the "Spell-Off" this afternoon. They both did an excellent job! We pray that God will continue to give you good success!
Our First Legacy Series
Our first Legacy Series of the year was a powerful morning! We screened
this Ted Talk on parenting and then enjoyed a panel discussion with David O'Neil (Head of School at Pacifica Christian High School), Tim Bahadoor (MCS Middle School Teacher & Current/Alumni Parent), Tami Thurston (MCS Middle School Teacher & Current/Alumni Parent), Sarah (Mull) Parsons (Admissions Director & Alumni Student), Trevor Lawrence (Grace Fellowship Middle School Youth Pastor & Alumni Student), Robbie Boyer (Head of Newport Mesa Young Life & Alumni Student), and Matt Heim (MFT Therapist from Center for Individual & Family Therapy). In viewing the footage from the morning, please watch the Ted Talk first and then watch the video coverage of the discussion as much of the discussion references the Ted Talk video.
-click to view Ted Talk First-
Legacy Panel Part 1 of 5
Legacy Panel Part 2 of 5
Legacy Panel Part 3 of 5
Legacy Panel Part 4 of 5
Legacy Panel Part 5 of 5
MCS Re-Enrollment - January 3 through February 3, 2017
Re-enrollment is for current MCS students only. New students and new siblings must contact our Admissions Office (if your student is already on the waiting list, you do not need to contact us).
All families must be financially current to re-enroll. (If your re-enrollment is "blocked," please contact our Accounting Office.)
Only one parent will complete the online re-enrollment for their students in order to avoid duplication. If you have received this email, you are in the RenWeb system as the parent responsible for re-enrollment.
Re-Enrollment Timeline:January 3 - February 3rd, 2017 Early Re-Enrollment Window: $500 per student. February 3rd: Re-Enrollment Deadline 9:00PM PST (midnight, Eastern Time Zone).
February 3rd: Re-Enrollment Deadline 9:00PM PST (midnight, Eastern Time Zone). After this deadline any available spots will be opened up to new families in the admissions process. Please be aware that failure to re-enroll before the deadline may result in your student(s) being placed in our wait pool. Re-enrollment after February 3rd will be $550.
PLEASE NOTE: On February 3rd, our Admissions Office will assume that families who have not re-enrolled, do not intend to return for the 2017-18 academic school year. We will consider those openings to be available to wait-listed students and new families who have applied for admission.
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:
This list is provided to you by our Parent Teacher Fellowship.
Middle School E-Newsletter
January 13, 2017
Middle School Chapel with Anna Eddy
Middle School began the new year in a close and intimate fashion, as one of our very own 8th grade students shared her heart at our first chapel of 2017. Anna Eddy felt the Lord calling her to share a message with her classmates, which challenged her to her core considering she has a pronounced fear of public speaking, which she readily admitted to her peers that morning. But in that, she challenged each of us to come out of our comfort zone, and walk into "the more" that God has waiting for us if we are willing to step out and receive it.
The students received her words and her heart well, and followed up in their homerooms in a response journal answering the following question she posed to them:
"What are some ways you want to be stretched in the year ahead in the following areas: Academic, Social, Spiritual?" We are grateful for the example Anna set in facing her fears and walking in obedience to the Lord. Great job, Anna!
"When I am afraid, I put my trust in You." NIV Psalm 56:3
Spotlight on Middle School Science of Surfing Elective
Mr. Thompson's "Science of Surfing" elective had special guest professional surfboard shaper and Mariners Dad Cordell Miller stop by school to help the kids as they went through the process of shaping a surfboard from start to finish. It was an incredible learning experience and the kids loved it! Special thanks to Cordell for taking time out of his busy schedule to give back to the kids of MCS! Pictured is Cordell in the "shaping bay" where he used various shaping tools to create the form of the surfboard core.
Orders Due Tomorrow, Saturday (1/14) for the Middle School January Take Out Tuesday
Our January Takeout Tuesday is taking place next Tuesday, 1/17/17, and the restaurant is Chick-fil-A!
Please click the following link to sign your middle school child up: http://tinyurl.com/TOTJanuary2017.
As usual, if you have a middle school student with a big appetite, you are welcome to purchase them more than one meal.
**Note - Signups close this Saturday, 1/14, at 11:45 pm.**
Middle School January Dollar Dress Day - Tuesday (1/17)
Next Tuesday is also our January Dollar Dress Day! In honor of football playoffs taking place this month, we will have
#1 Fan Day. Next Tuesday middle school
students may wear any jersey or sports team shirt to support your favorite team, along with jeans or uniform bottoms. Homeroom Reps will collect at least $1 from everyone who participates, which will be our first contributions toward Gulu of the New Year! We will also crown a new champion with our Dollar Dress Day trophy for the month of January!
7th Grade: Grub for Gulu Bake Sale - Thursday (1/19)
On Thursday, 1/19, the 7th 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!
7th grade parents, please see the communication from your room mom regarding the details of bringing in treats!
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.
Save the Date - Middle School Grandparents & Special Friend Day
Middle School Grandparents and Special Friend Day will be held on Tuesday, February 7th, along with the Science Fair.
A letter with details and an invitation to forward to your Middle School Student's guests will be sent out to Middle School Parents next Tuesday.
We look forward to meeting your student's Grandparents and Special Friends.
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!
Private School Entrance Exam Review Sessions
for MCS 8th Grade Students
We are offering four review sessions to help our MCS 8th grade students prepare for private school entrance exams, specifically the High School Placement Test (HSPT) and the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Math and English will be reviewed in each session. All four sessions will be different, so we recommend you attend all four. Students are encouraged to purchase the HSPT or ISEE test books available at Barnes and Nobel or online. Any version of the HSPT or ISEE test book is fine. This book is recommended, not required.
Students may attend any or all of the following sessions:
Tuesday, January 17th (3:00 - 4:30)
Location: Meet in Mrs. Thurston's room at the start of each session
The sessions are long, but are designed to allow review of both Math and English. We will also provide a short snack break. These sessions should provide a good stretching of our students' "test endurance." Generally, entrance exam testing periods are three to fours hours in length. Most middle school students are not used to sitting and testing for so long!
All four sessions are included in the $40 fee. Your FACTS account will be billed after the first session you attend.
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.
Pacifica Christian High School:Open House this Sunday (1/15) from 3:00-5:00PM. Contact admissions@pacificaoc.org or 949.887.2070 for details.
Newport Harbor High School will host 8th Grade/Parent Tours on January 19, 2017 at 10AM. Questions, please contact Diana Long at 949.646.1556, ext. 1.
300 Fischer Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone 714.437.1700 & Fax 714.437.7976
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What would it be like to wake up and dress for school each day in Minnesota winter weather?! Our first through fifth grade students heard about all the clothes it takes to stay warm and cozy for the trip to school, as well as to be able to play outside for recess and lunch in 0 degree temperatures!
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the school will be closed on Monday (1/16).
We would like to extend an invitation to ALL of our MCS parents to attend this special Middle School Chapel on January 23rd at 9:00AM.
Dear MCS Families -
To complete online re-enrollment you will access ParentsWeb through your existing login via RenWeb
On Thursday, 1/19, the 7th graders will bring in treats to sell at lunch to raise money for Gulu. All items will cost $1.
7th grade parents, please see the communication from your room mom regarding the details of bringing in treats!
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.
We are offering four review sessions to help our MCS 8th grade students prepare for private school entrance exams, specifically the High School Placement Test (HSPT) and the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Math and English will be reviewed in each session. All four sessions will be different, so we recommend you attend all four. Students are encouraged to purchase the HSPT or ISEE test books available at Barnes and Nobel or online. Any version of the HSPT or ISEE test book is fine. This book is recommended, not required.
