Thank you to the many moms who came out for the Packaging Party.

In celebration of the Spring Gala and Auction and to give MCS parents, faculty, and staff time to prepare for the evening, Friday (3/17) will be a half day of school for all students. 

The student dismissal schedule is as follows: 

TK/K 11:55; 1st-3rd 12:00; 4th-8th 12:30

Half Day Dismissal Carpool Entrance/Dismissal Times

*For half day dismissals, ALL afternoon carpools (including TK) drive through the field area.

ASP will close at 3:00PM. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the celebration!

Decisions, decisions! Our life is filled with them - big and small, insignificant or life changing. Students learned that using God's Word and seeking the counsel of godly people are two key components when they face a decision. Micah 6:8 is clear about three things God requires of us. Using clips from "The Andy Griffith Show," Mrs. Celek illustrated decision making steps using Micah 6:8 as the students watched the character of Opie work through a situation. 

Family Activity: Break out the popcorn, read Micah 6:8 together, and watch the fun, old, black and white episode of "Opie's Fortune" using this Youtube link.

"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."

Tuesday (3/21) Elementary Bake Sale : 

• All elementary students will be given the opportunity to purchase one treat so they should bring $1.

• We are asking 3rd - 5th grade families to *donate baked goods. 

*Families donating can drop off 2 dozen baked or purchased goodies in the kitchen by the MPR prior to 9 am on the day of the bake sale. Using disposable trays or containers is helpful, but if using a platter that needs to be returned, please clearly label the bottom and it will be available to pick up in the kitchen after 1:45 pm.  If you bake something that is nut free, dairy free or gluten free, please clearly label it.  

• Middle School $1 Dress Day: Middle School students are invited to wear the colors of the Ugandan flag (red, yellow, and black).

We are looking forward to seeing how God works in and through our students over this week!

CLICK for Gulu Spirit Week Flyer

We hope that you will join us for our upcoming Legacy Mornings for our Dads and Moms.  These are two separate events that you do not want to miss!  Come and hear from parents who are one step ahead of us in the parenting journey, and connect with other MCS parents who are in the trenches of parenting just like you.  Refreshments will be served.

Parents, you may have noticed this week that your child's Schoology course info might have disappeared on your phone or tablet. Schoology ran into an error Monday that they ended up fixing by releasing a new update to the app. Please download the new app on your phone or tablet and re-login so you can continue to view your Child's Schoology courses and take advantage of all the great features Schoology offers our students!

If you have any questions, please email our Digital Learning Coach, Mr. Rahm arahm@marinerscs.org

We are at Day 10 of the 40 days of Lent. Christ-followers all over the world will celebrate Lent in preparation for Good Friday and Easter.

Let us continue to journey through Lent as families who are becoming more aware of how much we have been forgiven, and out of that awareness, may our worship and love for Jesus expand accordingly.

Ali Bray

Community Connector

March commUNITY Connection Newsletter

Parents in Prayer - Meets Weekly on Fridays
 

Please contact Carrie Olson at olsoncarrie@sbcglobal.net if you have questions.

This list is provided to you by our Parent Teacher Fellowship.

Excited to welcome our guests. Look for photos in next week's E-Newsletter.

You read that right! Grammar is something to celebrate and something that can actually be fun! On Monday all middle school students celebrated the fun of grammar with great activities, games, and some "graham-er" crackers. Check out the fun they had! 

The deadline to order is Saturday, March 18th, at 11:45pm. CLICK HERE 

to place your order.

Please print out your receipt and send it with your child on Tuesday, March 21st, to help expedite the process. Thank you!

Boys Volleyball (6th-8th grade)

Tuesday (3/14) & Thursday (3/16)

3:00-4:30 in the gym

Girls Flag Football (7th & 8th grade only)

Monday (3/20) & Tuesday  (3/21)

3-4:30 on the field

Boys & Girls Golf (6th-8th grade)

Monday (3/27) & Thursday (3/30)

3:15-4:30 at Newport Beach Golf Course

Please attend both tryout dates. Athletes may only play one sport in the spring. Questions? Contact Mr. Thompson at mthompson@marinerscs.org. 

Parents, you may have noticed this week that your child's Schoology course info might have disappeared on your phone or tablet. Schoology ran into an error Monday that they ended up fixing by releasing a new update to the app. Please download the new app on your phone or tablet and re-login so you can continue to view your Child's Schoology courses and take advantage of all the great features Schoology offers our students!

If you have any questions, please email our Digital Learning Coach, Mr. Rahm arahm@marinerscs.org

Our next Shalimar Gathering is here! If your middle school student would like to join us as we visit our friends at Shalimar Drive and connect over activities, Bible Studies, and games, please fill out the Permission Slip and turn it in on or before Tuesday, March 28th. We will meet just outside the MCS front office at 3:15 and will return back to MCS at approximately 5:45. We utilize parent drivers so, if you are available to drive, please indicate how many students you can take on the permission slip.

We hope your child is able to take part in the amazing work God is doing through the MCS/Shalimar partnership.

Please contact Srta. Peña at mpena@marinerscs.org if you have questions.

Smile! MCS photographers enjoyed a special field trip to Canon last week. Thank you Mrs. Thurston and Mrs.Bryant for making this happen.

The Photography Club meeting Thursdays during lunch in Mrs. Thurston's classroom. Students do not need to be a member of the photography elective to join.  

Please contact Mrs. Thurston at tthurston@marinerscs.org if you have questions.

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! 

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: 3:00-4:00
• Tuesday: 3:00-4:00
• 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!