"Building a firm foundation through Christ-centered education"
Celebrating MCS Teachers
We are so grateful for the Teachers the Lord has given to MCS and we look forward to celebrating them next week.
Among other special activities, we're joining with NEA to overload our social media channels with love for MCS teachers!
Have fun
featuring your children and/or their teachers in a photo or video shout-out on Facebook or Twitter with #thankateacher.
Be sure to tag us on those platforms so we know! It will be fun to repost what our community shares. If you don't want to post on your own social media, feel free to send in to your elementary or middle school principal and we will do the sharing for you!
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 1st - 5th
#thankateacher
Elementary Chapel
Have you ever been faced with the situation where you had to decide if you were going to Stand Up for Jesus?
In this week's elementary chapels, Mr. Moore gave us examples of people in John 12, 18, and 19, who had to decide this question in very tricky "life or death" moments! Pontius Pilate, the angry crowd, Joseph of Arimathea, and Nicodemus all had face to face moments to choose whether to profess Jesus as the Messiah.
This decision can send believers into confusion. The pressure of position or money, the good opinion of the crowd, or our own comfort can cause us to deny Jesus - or cost a person eternal life.
What does the decision to Stand Up for Jesus look like? Mr. Moore gave four things to help us:
Living a life the grows your relationship with Jesus
Being bold and telling the crowd that Jesus is the most important thing to you
Being willing to stand alone: "A man with God is always in the majority" - John Knox
Taking every opportunity to show the love of Jesus to everyone around you
To end the chapel, Mr. Moore showed the below Lego Bible video about three men who were prepared to stand strong for God - and came face to face with Jesus in the fire!
Family Question - Have you ever had to Stand Up for Jesus as a Christian in a hard situation? How did you handle that?
Please check out our
Facebook page to read more about these hands-on learning activities.
It was so great to see so many parents on campus this morning!
All School Spirit Wear Dress Day - Friday, May 19th
WHO'S GOT SPIRIT?
Friday, May 19th, is MCS Spirit Day. Students are invited to get creative, have fun with their school colors and show their LION PRIDE! PTF Board members will be on the field during lunch handing out popsicles so don't forget to stop on by!
Uniform Free Dress Guidelines apply.
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.
Kindergarten & First Grade Author Visit - May 2nd
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. The deadline has been extended to May 1st.
Parents are welcome to join us for this special assembly on Tuesday, May 2nd, at 8:30AM in the auditorium.
2017 Daily Pilot Cup Soccer Tournament!
Registration for 3rd-6th Grade Girls and Boys opens on Monday, May 1st, and closes on Wednesday, May 10th, at 11:45pm.
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.
Auction Teacher of the Day - Date Announced Soon
Save the Date!
An Invitation to View This Week's Presentation for Moms
MCS Moms were blessed to have author and speaker, Kate Merrick, on campus this week. Kate shared a powerful message of letting go of comparison and embracing your REAL LIFE, because each moment is a gift.
Mariners Christian School wishes to keep students and staff healthy and ready to participate in class. In order to be certain that sick children are in care environments where their needs can be met, and in order to minimize the spread of illness, we will expect you to keep your child home when certain conditions exist. Please refer to the Parent Student Handbook Section I.20 for the entire list on Student Health and Safety Policy.
Your student should be kept home or will be sent home when they have a fever (normal being 98.6 - 99.4) students must be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication before returning to school; when there has been vomiting or diarrhea; strep throat (must be on doctor prescribed antibiotics for 36 hours before returning to school); respiratory illness (thick colored mucus from eyes or nose, sore throat, serious cough, wheezing, runny eyes, or earache); unidentified rash (please bring note from doctor when returning to school); head lice/nits; pink eye; contagious infections (must be on doctor prescribed antibiotics for 24 hours before returning to school); fractures/suspected fracture (parent will be contacted by Health Office).
Please notify the Health Office if your child has any contagious illness such as but not limited to chicken pox, strep throat, fifth disease, hand-foot-mouth disease, or head lice so that we may send a notice to other parents in your child's class.
When both parents will be out of town, it is very important that the school is notified of the dates gone, names and phone numbers of caregivers, and carpool drivers if there are changes to your carpool plans while you are gone. Please email this information to your child's teacher and the Health Office at
kmatus@marinerscs.org.
Thank you and stay healthy!
MCS Health Office
Happy Birthday to MCS Faculty & Staff from PTF
May
Terri Rodriguez 5/5
Christina Vanian 5/8
Melinda Kellogg 5/11
Polly Ernst 5/14
Brian Jones 5/20
Julie Hellriegel 5/26
Pax Pulido 5/28
Reggie Biancalani 5/29
Talene Campbell 5/31
June
Judy Bagby 6/3
Chris Spurgin 6/7
Ali Bray 6/15
Eric Choi 6/26
Jason Sebastian 6/26
This list is provided to you by our Parent Teacher Fellowship.
Middle School E-Newsletter
April 28, 2017
"Building a firm foundation through Christ-centered education"
Lion Pride Chapel
During Monday's Middle School Chapel, 12 students were selected to receive the 3rd Quarter Lion Pride Awards
In 6th Grade (bottom photo) the award is given to the students who display character based on the following acronym of
RESPECT (Respect God, others, and self; Encourage one another; Stay focused, Play by the rules; Exert your best effort, Come prepared to learn; Trust God). Congratulations to: Lily Brinkman, Reagan O'Bryan, Kyle Sharbrough, Ray Herold.
The 7th Grade (top photo) Lion Pride Award is given to students who exhibit character as it relates to the
Beatitudes. Congratulations to:Tyson Korkmaz, Alex Park, Katie Park, Even MacElweeIn.
In 8th Grade (middle photo) the Lion Pride Award is given to students who
show Leadership in accordance with Joshua 24:15 -
"But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD." Congratulations to: Annie Somers, Graham Nelson, Ben Mitchell, Jackson Smith-Kutyla.
ACSI Band Festival
MCS Middle School Orchestra "play from their hearts" at the ACSI festival this week. They received an EXCELLENT rating - a total of 95 points out of a possible 100. Great job musicians!
Middle School Student Highlights
from Spiritual Emphasis Week 2017
Enjoy these MCS Middle School Student highlights from Spiritual Emphasis week 2017
Middle School Terra Nova Testing - May 2 & 4
All middle school students will participate in Terra Nova testing next Tuesday and Thursday, May 2nd and 4th. Over the course of the two days, students will complete grade level assessments in English and math. Testing will occur first thing in the morning, so it is important that all students arrive to school on time. Make up testing will occur on Friday and Monday following testing.
We want all of our students to do their best on the tests and we encourage good sleep, a good breakfast, and a commitment to success!
Middle School Gulu-Giving By Grade Level Competition
Now through May 5th
Our final middle school Gulu-Giving By Grade Level Competition has officially begun!
6th grade has jumped out to a quick lead, but 7th grade is close behind. The 8th graders are the reigning champions, and will not be knocked out easily. Free dress is on the line for the winning grade level, but the greatest incentive is to help raise enough money so our friends in Gulu can purchase a school bus, with hopes that the majority of students don't have to walk miles to and from school each day in potentially unsafe conditions.
This is our last BIG opportunity to raise money for Gulu this year!
All students are encouraged to be creative in ways they can raise money for Gulu: extra chores around the house, walking dogs, washing cars, selling water bottles at weekend tournaments, etc.
The challenge is on...and may the BEST grade level win!!!
2017 Daily Pilot Cup Soccer Tournament!
Registration for 3rd-6th Grade Girls and Boys opens on Monday, May 1st, and closes on Wednesday, May 10th, at 11:45pm.
April 24th - May 12th: PE Practices/Player Evaluations
May 12th: Team Selection
May 15th - 26th: After School Practices
May 30th - June 4th: Tournament
Interested players must register by the deadline. Questions, please contact Coach Thompson at mthompson@marinerscs.org.
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.
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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Have you ever been faced with the situation where you had to decide if you were going to Stand Up for Jesus? 
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.
Interested players must register by the deadline. Questions, please 
MCS Moms were blessed to have author and speaker, Kate Merrick, on campus this week. Kate shared a powerful message of letting go of comparison and embracing your REAL LIFE, because each moment is a gift. 
June
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.
