Eagle Eye 1-29-2017

January 29, 2017

The Wait for Wisdom

“Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers. It may not be difficult to store up in the mind a vast quantity of facts within a comparatively short time, but the ability to form judgments requires the severe discipline of hard work and the tempering heat of experience and maturity”.
Calvin Coolidge, 30th President of the United States

We’ve reached the centennial mark of this school year - 100 days. As usual, it has arrived more quickly than expected. In most of our classes, day 100 is simply another school day, but not in first grade. Our first grade friends are hunched over, clutching canes, and moving more slowly than normal. With graying wigs and baggy stockings, these would-be centenarians are marking the occasion in grand, geriatric style. Though mostly comic, this occasion also provides a serious opportunity for us to focus on math skills and importantly, help feed the hungry in our community. Each first grade class collected 100 or more cans of food to be donated to MUST Ministries, thereby connecting a worthy occasion to a worthy cause.

Reaching a ripe old age will be easier for these kids than those in my generation. When I was a first grader in the early 70’s, the average life expectancy was just over 70 years. Now, that average is 79 years, nearly a full decade of added life. And the number of centenarians - folks who reach 100 years of age - has multiplied exponentially in my lifetime. Whatever age we are blessed to attain, there is something our parents and grandparents share that our “pretend grandparents” in first grade will have to wait several decades for - wisdom. Wisdom is one of those enviable attributes for which there is no shortcut. One can’t inherit wisdom or study to pass a wisdom exam. Wisdom comes from experience and experience isn’t a thing to be rushed. To help us transform experience into wisdom, we can pray for God’s guidance. In the book of James we find the following advice, “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” I pray for such wisdom nearly every day and if you’re a prayerful person, I covet such prayers from you as well.

Wisdom is the residue of experience and sharing that wisdom is not only a right of the old, it’s a responsibility. If you’ve achieved an age of seniority, be sure to seize every opportunity to spend time with young people. They’ll not only remind you of the innocent vitality of youth, but they’ll give you an opportunity to influence a new generation. And perhaps now more than ever, our young people need to be wise beyond their years.

Blessings,

Jim R. Callis

Head of School

Dates to Remember

Tuesday, January 31: Re-enrollment Ends

Thursday, February 2: Open House Main Campus

Friday, February 3: Falcons/Patriots Jersey Day

Friday, February 10: Munchkins with Mom

Friday, February 17: You Fed Me Event

Admission

Re-enrollment Deadline Is Here!
Re-enrollment for the 2017-2018 school year is wrapping up. The deadline to secure your child's placement for next year is this Wednesday . If you've already submitted your re-enrollment contract/s without payment, your tuition deposit must be received by January 31 to reserve a spot. To re-enroll, sign in to your My BackPack account and locate the Enrollment/Re-enrollment link. To view your re-enrollment contract, you must first review, update AND submit your Family Profile.

Please contact Jackie Grasty, Director of Admission for Lower and Middle School or Cal Boyd, Director of Admission for Upper School with any questions or concerns. We look forward to partnering with you again for the upcoming school year.

Main Campus Open House
4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta
February 2 at 10:00 a.m.

Mark your calendars for our last open house on February 2 at our Main Campus for Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade. We hope you can join us, and please be sure to spread the news to friends and neighbors as well! Questions? Contact Jackie Grasty , Director of Admission.

Save the Date

Munchkins with Mom

Friday, February 10

It's now time for our moms to have munchkins with their loves. Join us for Friday morning fun in the Fellowship Hall for our annual Munchkins with Mom!

Middle School: 7:15 - 7:40

3rd - 5th Grade: 7:40 - 8:05

JK - 2nd Grade: 8:05 - 8:30

Spring Musical
Friday, March 10 @ 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 11 @ 2:00 p.m.
Mt. Bethel Fellowship Hall

MBCA Middle School presents James and the Giant Peach Jr. on Friday, March 10 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 11 at 2:00 p.m. in the MBUMC Fellowship Hall.

Join us for a delightfully offbeat adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl adventure. When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach... and launches a journey of enormous proportions. You don’t want to miss this one!

Adult tickets are $7 and Student/Faculty tickets are $5. Ticket order forms will go home in backpacks after Winter Break and tickets will be sold in the lobby beginning February 27.

Amazing Grace Race

March 11, 2017
On Saturday March 11, the Amazing Grace Race (5K Run/Walk and qualifier for the Peachtree Road Race) will take place to support MBCA's own Grace Detling.

Please click the link to register to participate. The race is open to all ages and to anyone across the community. Sponsorship opportunities are available to individuals and corporations. Please contact Charlotte Springthorpe for more information on sponsoring. And be sure to c heck future Eagle Eye newsletters for opportunities to volunteer.

Spring Fling 2017

S neak Peak

Spring Fling 2017 is just around the corner! In about 2 months from now, you will be able to bid on magnificent auction items while fellowshipping with fellow MBCA parents. Feast your eyes on this beautiful historical home located on the private island of Boca Grande in Florida. She's a beauty and she will be available to bid on for Fall Break 2017. Visit the MBCA's Spring Fling Facebook Page for more information.

Announcements

Valentine Candy Grams
Send a surprise Valentine Candy Gram to your child or teachers for just $5.00. The Candy Gram will be a goody bag of Hershey’s Kisses with a special note attached. Please fill out an order form and return it in a sealed envelope to school with payment by Monday, February 13. Candy Grams will be delivered at school on Tuesday, February 14. Proceeds will go towards You Fed Me!

Submit cash or checks made out to MBCA. Please give your order to either the front desk or your child’s teacher. Sponsored by Mrs. Davenport’s 3rd grade class.

8th Grade Fundraising

Thank You to all MBCA Parents!
The 8th grade mission trip fundraising team would like to Thank You for your participation in our X-Drenaline Spirit Day on January 4. Because of your amazing support, we raised $440! Woo-hoo!!

We will have one more Spirit Day at X-Drenaline on March 10 from 12 to 6 p.m. This is an early release day for lower and middle school students. So please save the date and bring your friends.

With Gratitude,
Your 8th Grade Fundraising Team

Studio 7 Photography

Winter Wildness is Here!

Tons of great action shots from our MBCA games! Please support Studio 7 and purchase one or more pictures of your athlete. Link to visit the Winter Wildness sports action digital images at Studio 7.

Friday Morning Breakfast

At the Main Campus
Come early and join your classmates for breakfast. All profits go toward the 8th grade mission trip. Sales start no later than 7:30 a.m.

$3 - Chick-fil-A Biscuits
$3 - Chick-fil-A Minis box
$1 - Donuts (glazed and chocolate glazed)
$3 - Gluten Free Option

Chick-fil-A Breakfast

At the North Campus

The Upper School will be selling Chick-fil-A biscuits and calendars at the North Campus on Friday mornings from 7:30 – 8:10 a.m . All profits go toward the Upper School Mission Trips.

$3 - Chick-fil-A Biscuits

$7 - Chick-fil-A 2017 Cow Calendar

Volunteer Opportunities

Munchkins with Mom

Volunteers Needed

Parent Council is looking for some dad volunteers to help with our annual Munchkins with Mom event. If you are interested in volunteering the morning of February 10, please link to see the Sign-Up Genius.

MBCA’s Invitational Art Show

We Need Volunteers
The show is April 21, but there are many jobs that need to be done ahead of time! Five schools will be participating in art displays, workshops, lunch and an awards ceremony and we need parent volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering or want more information, please email Bette Cardell .

Class News

Junior Kindergarten

Making History

Ms. Haynes and Ms. Michael celebrated the inauguration of our 45th president with our Junior Kindergarten class last week. Making history!

Second Grade

Cheering on to Victory

M rs. Gantt’s 2nd graders attended the Upper School basketball game January 20 . They visited with the players before the game, had a locker room tour, handed out goodie bags, and prayed with the team. The class then stayed and cheered the team on to victory. What a fun evening!!

States of Matter
Second grade is learning about states of matter. We had a special "snowman" guest visit each room to teach us about the three states of matter. First the "snowman" was a solid, then started melting into a liquid and finally evaporated into a gas.

Third Grade

Robots & More
Mrs. Davenport’s third grade class enjoyed watching the US Robotics team present their projects. They really learned a lot! This went along with the computer lesson on robots that Mrs. Hampton worked with them on in class last week.

Joseph - Jacob's Favorite Son

Third grade art students, influenced by American artist, Jacob Lawrence, created images to match the Bible story about Joseph - Jacob's Favorite Son. They then wrote in their own words their part of the story and recorded it in iMovie. Here are Mrs. Davenport's class and Mrs. Mrs. Kramer's class projects.

Lower & Middle

National Geographic Geography Bee

On Monday, January 23, ten MBCA students competed in the annual National Geographic Geography Bee. Students from 4th grade through 8th grade took a preliminary test, which narrowed the field to the following top ten students:

Jack Burrows (7th grade)

Kyle Hampton (7th grade)

Henry Bradford (7th grade)

Samuel Alarcon (8th grade)

Matthew Frazee (6th grade)

Christian Villarreal (6th grade)

Elizabeth Ebhogiaye (8th grade)

Charlie Gandy (5th grade)

James Paine (8th grade)

Patrick Villareal (8th grade)

Congratulations to Charlie Gandy for earning the title of School Champion, and to James Paine, who finished as the runner-up! Charlie will now have the opportunity to take the Online State Bee Qualifying test for a chance to compete in the State Bee in Milledgeville, GA! Good luck Charlie!

Charlie Gandy (5th) First Place

James Paine (8th) Runner Up

Middle School

Honor and Principal Roll

On Thursday, January 26 , middle school held the first semester Honor Roll ceremony in the church sanctuary. Link to view the list of our Honor Roll students. Great way to kick off the year!

6th Grade Honor Roll

7th Grade Honor Roll

6th Grade Principal's Roll

7th Grade Principal's Roll

8th Grade Honor Roll

8th Grade Principal's Roll

American Mathematics Competition
Middle School students participated in the annual American Mathematics Competitions (AMC 8), held on Thursday, November 17, 2016. Each year thousands of students across the nation apply their problem-solving skills in the annual competition. The AMC program is dedicated to developing the next generation of problem solvers through friendly competition. This year over 200 students in our middle school took the AMC 8, which covers middle school mathematics concepts, and competed for local and national awards. In 2016, more than 130,000 students from more than 2,000 schools participated in the contest nationwide.

Congratulations to 8th grader John Ostergard who is our School Winner! The following students also earned top honors in their respective grade levels.

6th Grade
Charlie Brubaker
Katherine Contrucci
Drew Mickler
Matthew Mullis
Colette Pearson

7th Grade
Jack Burrows
Lexy Faklaris
Kyle Hampton
Riley Harvin
Nate Smith

8th Grade

Alex Garrot

Andrew Herrmann

Michael Herrmann

Dylan Mallon

Katie Morgan

Harrison Stadler

Upper School

National Classical Etymology Exam

Congratulations to the following US students for winning gold and bronze awards on the National Classical Etymology Exam.

Gold Medal:
Hannah Chang
Lauren Schwartz

Bronze Medal:
Karlee Jordan

Praying Pelicans Ministry

Fourteen students and two staff members will spend their winter break ministering through VBS and service projects in San Juan, Puerto Rico in association with Praying Pelicans Ministry. The team meets weekly for lunch to prepare lessons, develop relationships, and simply get excited for this adventure! Please join us in praying for the team and those who receive their ministries from February 18-24, 2017. You also may join their efforts by collecting school supplies which will be donated to the impoverished church school which they'll serve while there.

A Visit from US Robotics Team

The Upper School Robotics Team visited the Lower School this week to demonstrate the robot they built and use at their Robotics competitions. The US students showed them how it was made and how to use it. Some students were even able to take turns controlling the robot. Everyone had a lot of fun! The Robotics Team had their second qualifier Saturday at Clayton State University.

House Points
Fortes - 6,420

Veritas - 6,304

Servimus - 5,725

Integritas - 5,669
Humilitas - 5,291

Fidelitas - 5,255

Sports

Upper School

Varsity Boys’ Basketball
The Varsity Boys’ basketball team was in action Tuesday, January 24 at home. In the first quarter, Matt Gilliland was hot scoring 15 points. He finished with 19 points. Jordan Meka had several beautiful plays with some great dunks! He finished with 10 points and 4 rebounds. Coleman Boyd had a very solid night with a game high 22 points and 6 assists. Jaquez Gilbert had an awesome lob dunk from Coleman and he finished with 10 points, 5 assists and 6 steals. JaVontae Kruger added 9 points and 4 steals. We had 2 more players in double figures with William Kolker coming straight from the 8th grade game to score 11 points in the 4th quarter alone. Luke Kirk finished with 11 points as well, and he hit the basket that put us at 100 points. Will Rossalso got in the action with 7 points. Final score 102 - 34. MBCA improves to 18 – 4 overall and still undefeated in conference play.

JV Boys' Basketball
The JV Boys were at home on Monday, January 23 against Fidelis Christian. Playing without three 8th graders, the Eagles dressed only eight players for the game. After a slow first quarter, the Eagles stepped up the defensive effort and took the lead in the 2nd quarter, which they never relinquished. Freshman Luke Kirk led MBCA with 27 points, and Perry Schilling chipped in 13. Final score 53 - 33 over Fidelis.

On Tuesday, the Colonial Hills Rams visited the Eagles nest. Once again playing without two 8th grade starters, the remaining roster more than made up the difference. There was nothing “sheepish” about the Eagles full court man to man defense, and before the Rams knew what hit them, the JV boys' had made seventeen 3-pointers and put 84 points on the scoreboard, in just 26 minutes!

8th Grader Bauer Gucky led the way with six 3-pointers and 22 pts, and the freshman trio of David Deaderick, Luke Kirk, and Michael Fuller added 19, 14, and 11 points respectively while knocking down an additional nine three pointers. Perry Schilling with 10 and Isaac Burton with 8 points rounded out the scoring as MBCA wore out the scorekeeper in an 84 - 50 victory.

Middle School

Basketball

The A teams were on the road to Davis Academy for a provisional MAAC game on January 23. The ladies got back in the win column with a 31 - 26 victory. The boys were in control throughout the game and came away with a 58 - 26 win as well.

Five MS teams were in action on January 24. Five? Our B boys’ became a split squad for a C and B boys game at Epstein. It was a fun way to end the season. All five teams came away with nice wins.
“C” Boys (half of B team) win 39 - 24
B Boys’ win 30 - 12
B Girls’ win 21 - 11
A Girls’ win 38 - 13
A Boys’ win 55 - 35

The A girls’ finished the regular season 14 - 3 with playoffs for both beginning next week. The B teams have completed a very successful 2016-2017 season. The B girls’ finished with a record of 11 - 1, while the boys finished 16 - 1. Congrats to those players and coaches. Good luck to the A teams in the GICAA playoffs!

We celebrated our 8th grade basketball players and cheerleaders on January 26 as the boys played the last regular game of the season at home against Stonehaven. It was another fine victory, 63 - 20. The boys finished the regular season UNDEFEATED, 18 - 0.

Both A teams head to the North Sectional Tournament in Rome next week at Unity Christian. Ladies on Monday, January 30 and boys on Thursday, February 2. Wins will secure Saturday (2/4) games in Rome. A sectional championship on February 2 leads the teams to a final four bid for the MS GICAA state title in Macon on February 11. Best of luck to our A teams as they head to postseason play.

Girls' Basketball
Lilly Cleveland
Madison Contrucci
Julia Ferris
Raleigh George
Sarah Lang
Chandler Parker
Lily Perkins
Addison Seaborn
Dory Wheeler

Cheerleaders
Madison Gant
Emily Johnston
Lauren Shafer

Boys' Basketball
Will Cain
Anthony Calobrisi
Alex Garrot
Matson Grose
Bauer Gucky
Garrett Hauenstein
Andrew Herrmann
Michael Herrmann
William Kolker
Jack Matthews
Alex Packman
D.J. Radtke
Nicholas Siebert
Harrison Stadler