"Building a firm foundation through Christ-centered education"
Fun on the Playground
"And the streets of the city will be filled with boys and girls at play."
Zechariah 8:5
Greetings from 4th Grade
Greetings from our fourth grade students and parent chaperones who experienced California History in Sacramento this week.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Attendance Policy
Please take note of some important attendance reminders as we head into the last 10 weeks of the school year.
The California Education Code defines excused absences as: 1) Due to illness; 2) Attendance at a medical doctor's appointment; 3) Attendance at a funeral of an immediate family member; 4) Quarantine by county or city health officials; 5) Justifiable reasons such as religious holidays or celebrations, appearances in court, etc. All other reasons for absence are deemed unexcused.
Regular attendance and punctuality are vital to the success of students. In an effort to avoid a pattern leading to excessive absences and/or tardies, the following steps will be taken:
Per semester:
5th absence/tardy - parents are notified in writing (Middle School: lunch detention)
8th absence/tardy - parents are given a second notification in writing (Middle School: after school detention)
10th absence/tardy - conference with Vice Principal, attendance contract required
2nd-5th Grade Assembly w/Author Kirk Scroggs - April 25th
Our 2nd and 3rd grade students and 4th and 5th grade students will hear from author Kirk Scroggs during separate assemblies on Tuesday, April 25th.
If you have already purchased one of Mr. Scroggs' Snoop Troop series books, a
nd would like to have it autographed, please turn it in to Mrs. Koenig by Monday (4/24).
Mr. Scroggs' books will
not be available to purchase the day of the event but you may want to check Amazon or Barnes and Noble.
Kirk Scroggs is an author and illustrator of children's books with a wildly wacky side to his crazy artwork and writing style.
Parents are invited to join us for either assembly in the auditorium.
The assembly times are as follows:
2nd and 3rd Grade: Tuesday (4/25) at 8:30 in the auditorium.
4th and 5th Grade: Tuesday (4/25) at 9:25 in the auditorium.
Elementary Gulu Giving by Grade: April 24th - May 5th
We are excited for our elementary students to have the opportunity to bring in their change to donate to Gulu over the next two weeks.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 1-5
Look for more photos of our awesome teachers in next week's E-Newsletter.
Pastors Breakfast and Chapel - May 1st
A letter (and invitation) was sent home last week with your students regarding this special event for our Pastors. Please take a moment to review it and pass on the invitation as requested. If you need another invitation, please pick one up from the receptionist.
Thank you!
On May 2nd, MCS TK-1st grade students will have a special visitor. Local children's author, Lisa Wiehebrink, will be reading her book "Love Me Gently" - A Kid's Guide for Man's Best Friend. "Love Me Gently" helps children ages 3-8 discover the meaning of kindness, compassion, and unconditional love through the care of an animal.
If you would like to
order a personalized and autographed copy of "Love Me Gently" for your child at the discounted price of $8.00,
please complete the enclosed order form and return it with a check to Mrs. Koenig no later than April 28th.
Parents are welcome to join us for this special assembly on Tuesday, May 2nd, at 8:30AM in the auditorium.
We look forward to seeing the MCS family together.
Elementary Grandparents & Special Friend Day Invitation
(families are asked to forward the invitation or hand deliver)
-click and forward-
Our Elementary Grandparents & Special Friend Day will be held on Friday, May 12, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. This event is a much loved tradition at Mariners Christian School. It is a time when elementary students (TK-5th grade) may invite grandparents or another adult who plays a special role in his or her life to visit our campus.
The day begins in the auditorium with a special elementary program. Following the program, the guests will meet the students in their classrooms for campus tours.
Enclosed is an electronic copy of the invitation for you to FORWARD (or print and hand deliver) to your elementary student's guests. If you would like a printed color copy of the invitation to hand-deliver, please stop by the reception desk and pick one up.
Please remind your guests to RSVP by May 8th at the link provided on the invitation or please RSVP for them. Thank you.
Elementary Student Details for Friday, May 12th
Non-Uniform Special Dress & 12 Noon Dismissal
Non-Uniform Special Dress - Friday (5/12)
In honor of our Elementary Grandparents & Special Friends, Elementary students will have a special dress day on May 12th:
Girls' Guidelines: Nice dress or skirt/pants and blouse. Skirts/dress must be no higher than 3 inches above the knee. No spaghetti straps allowed.
Boys' Guidelines: Nice pants with collared shirt or polo shirt. No jeans or t-shirts.All outfits must be modest and honoring to God.
12 Noon Dismissal (IMPORTANT GUIDELINES)
Students may leave with their guest at 12:00
after checking out with their teacher. If your child is not leaving with his/her guest, parents are asked to park, come into the building, and pick up their students from the classroom at 12:00.
ASP Available until 6:00PM
ASP will be available from 12:00 until 6:00 p.m. Please contact Mrs. Angie Nakamoto at
anakamoto@marinerscs.org or ext. 153 if your child will need ASP care on May 12th.
On March 30th, over 130 Moms and Dads were inspired and encouraged through MCS's Legacy Series enrichment events. First Dads came together to begin their day with guest speakers Ken Verheyen, Rick Risser, and Todd Dean (pictured above) who challenged them to "Go Big, Go Deep, Go Home" in their roles as husbands and fathers. Immediately following this gathering, MCS Moms spent time with author, speaker, mother, and grandmother Lolo Beshore, diving into the legacy of motherhood. MCS is committed to providing opportunities like our Legacy Events in order to build a community of strong families who continue to grow in their Faith!
If you missed the events, watch them via Livestream at the links above.
A Note from the Heatlh Office
Do you have prescription or OTC drugs in your home that you'll never use? Excess pharmaceuticals in the home can be the cause of theft, addiction, or accidental overdose. Saturday, April 29 is National Prescription Take-Back Day, when you can bring any prescription or over-the-counter medication to a local collection place between 10 am and 2 pm. It's free and no questions asked.
This list is provided to you by our Parent Teacher Fellowship.
Middle School E-Newsletter
April 21, 2017
"Building a firm foundation through Christ-centered education"
Middle School Chapel with Reid Priddy
On Monday the middle school was privileged to welcome a 4-time Olympic American Volleyball Player, MCS dad, and follower of Jesus Christ as our guest speaker! If you haven't seen Reid Priddy play volleyball, please click
here for a jaw-dropping display of God-given talent!
Reid shared how:
Character was formed in the losses, not in the wins
He leaned on scripture, especially the book of Philippians, to get him through some difficult times
He learned humility in a potential career-ending injury and how to lead from the back
He gained the understanding that God's plans are far greater than our human plans
His goal was to be healed, but God's plan was to do the more important work in his heart
God provided the peace and contentment when Reid surrendered
We are so grateful that Reid took the time to share with our students a message that is so relevant to each of their lives. Thank you, Reid!
Middle School Spiritual Emphasis Week Recap Video
MCS Middle School
Spiritual Emphasis Week 2017 Recap
MCS Middle School
Spiritual Emphasis Week 2017 Spoken Word
As promised we are including a recap of Spiritual Emphasis Week. Please enjoy.
Middle School TOT Orders Due Tomorrow - Saturday (4/22)
Orders are due tomorrow, Saturday (4/22) at 11:45PM for Pizza Bakery Take Out Tuesday on April April 25th! For $6 your meal will include an X-large slice of cheese or pepperoni pizza (gluten-free available), 1 piece of fruit, and 1 bottle of water.
The deadline is tomorrow, Saturday (4/22) at 11:45PM.
Middle School Dismissal at 12:30PM on May 12th
Friday, May 12th, is a half day of school for middle school but they are not involved in Elementary Grandparents/Special Friend day. As much as possible, early check-outs of middle school students should be avoided. In the event that a middle school student will be checked out by your elementary student's guests, they will need to be checked out at the front office downstairs. If a middle school student will be checked out early, it would be helpful and appreciated to pre-arrange the early dismissal by contacting Robin Walker in the middle school office at
rwalker@marinerscs.org. When emailing, please include the student name as well as the name of the adult that will be checking the student out.
All middle school students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. and will walk through carpool in the field area as usual. Cars will be dismissed at 12:40 p.m.
Friday, May 12th, is also a regular uniform dress day for Middle School Students.
6th Grade Fun at This Afternoon's Luau
MCS 6th grade students get a taste of Hawaii on this warm California afternoon! Through competitions, Hawaiian food and treats, and fun with their friends, memories that will last a lifetime were made today. We're so grateful to the Lord for this opportunity for fun and fellowship with our students.
Thank you to Angela Nowlin for providing these awesome photographs!
This Week's Gulu Snack Bar
Gulu Snack Bar April 2017
Thank you to all middle school students who came to purchase some Snack Bar items to support Gulu on Wednesday! ASB students were dishing out the items as fast as they could, and the students kept coming!
We raised over $200 for Gulu, and had some happy students in our midst!
8th Grade Spanish Field Trip Fun
This week, our 8th grade Spanish students experienced a wonderful learning experience by immersing themselves in using the Spanish language and in Latin American Art.
The trip began with a trip to the LA farmer's market where students had to converse in Spanish as much as possible.
That was followed by a tour of Taco King for lunch (another opportunity for Spanish use) and then a tour of the Latin American Museum of Art.
Drawing Club Resumes Tuesday (5/2) During Lunch
Check out the new middle school lunch club that will resume Tuesday, May 2nd.
Are you interested in drawing, comic book art, or manga illustration? Our very own Mr. Sebastian is a talented illustrator. If you have a talent, or even just an interest in learning more and being part of a fun lunch time club, this opportunity is for you! Join the Drawing Club!
The Drawing Club is a lunch-time school activity that provides online resources, instruction, and support for those students who are seeking a creative outlet in addition to their academic schedule. The club meets every other Tuesday.
Bring your lunch and your drawing supplies. Hope to see you there!
Lego Club Meets Wednesday (new day) 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 Wednesday during lunch to build models, have competitions, and a whole lot more. If you're interested, please stop by.
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!
Student Success Center
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!
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Please take note of some important attendance reminders as we head into the last 10 weeks of the school year. 
We are excited for our elementary students to have the opportunity to bring in their change to donate to Gulu over the next two weeks.
A letter (and invitation) was sent home last week with your students regarding this special event for our Pastors. Please take a moment to review it and pass on the invitation as requested. If you need another invitation, please pick one up from the receptionist.
April
All middle school students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. and will walk through carpool in the field area as usual. Cars will be dismissed at 12:40 p.m.
