"All children grow up, except one". Peter Pan is the classic tale of that boy who would not grow up. All of us growing up found something to connect with in this tale, whether it was the swashbuckling pirates, the lost boys and their adventures, or the imaginative Darlings.
But underneath, this story encompasses something we all must experience. The pain of growing up. it's never easy, and often, even as adults, we want to run away from our responsibilities and be a care-free child once more. One of my favorite moments is Mrs. Darling waiting at the window for her children to return. No matter where her children are, she is there ready to receive them with open arms. Even Peter, in his dislike of mothers, recognizes that a mother represents security and love.
In the same way, God waits for us patiently, never giving up hope that we will return to Him. In Him we have unconditional love and security, no matter what kind of journeys we are turning from. I hope you enjoy this travel back in time, full of imagination, adventure, and childhood dreams.
We'll see you this evening or tomorrow. The show is about 1 hour and 20 minutes long so it's perfect for the young and for the young at heart!
To God be the glory,
Katelyn Spurgin
Peter Pan Jr. Director
Board Candidate Announcement from MCS Board Chair
If you have not yet had the opportunity to read the letter that was sent to all families from our Board Chair Jeff Read on May 16th, please view it here.
Spirit Wear - Spirit Day Thank You PTF!
Such a fun day for our students (and parents and staff). A huge THANK YOU to our fantastic Parent Teacher Fellowship and Volunteers for making this happen. You needed to be there to feel the energy that the Christ-honoring and fun music brought to the event as well as the fun bounce houses, tasty Popsicles, and good weather. We are grateful to God for the opportunity to bring such wholesome fun to our MCS Students. Thank you!
PTF would like to thank everyone for your participation in our Spirit Wear Sale and Spirit Day! It's so fun seeing so much MCS LION PRIDE for our great school!
If you missed the sale yesterday, MCS Spirit Chairs and picnic blankets are still available. To purchase yours for the Daily Pilot Cup tournament and summer fun please contact Irene Yonkers at,
islandfunfor5@aol.com.
3rd Grade Parents Invited - Tuesday, May 23rd
3rd Grade Music Choice Assembly
Dear Parents of Current Third Graders,
It is the long awaited time for your soon to be Fourth Grader to pick their Music Class for next year. We will be having a "Third Grade Music Choice Assembly" on Tuesday, May 23rd from 10:43AM-Noon in the Auditorium. Parents are encouraged to attend.
We will share all the information you will need to prepare your child for a successful start plus you will get to hear our current students from Elementary Band, Orchestra and General Music so you have an idea of what can be achieved in each year of study. We hope you can attend. If not, your child will be bringing an informational handout home which includes a form that can be completed to register for the class of your choice.
5th Grade Transition to Middle School Meeting for Parents
Wednesday (5/24) 8:00AM
You are invited to a 5th Grade Parent Meeting on Wednesday (5/24), from 8:00-9:00AM in the multipurpose room. Students will be supervised on the lawn at no charge. The topic will be transitioning from 5th grade to middle school.
You will hear a brief presentation from Mrs. Harrison and some of our amazing middle school teachers followed by an opportunity to have all of your questions answered. Please contact Robin Walker in the middle school office at rwalker@marinerscs.org if you have any questions. Thank you!
Our next MCS Dine Out Night is next week! Please join your MCS family on Wednesday, May 24th, at the
Chick-fil-A at 3601 Bristol (corner of MacArthur and Bristol), for an afternoon snack or dinner for the family.
Chick-fil-A has so generously offered to give back 20% of all purchases between 3:00-8:00 pm, using either dine-in or drive thru.
In order for your purchase to qualify,
you must bring in this flyer (attached), and drop both the flyer and the receipt in the appropriate drop box.
Hard copies of the flyer will go home on Wednesday with the students.
We are so excited for this opportunity to strengthen our MCS community and support our sister school
Christ the Center Ministries in Gulu, Uguanda!
We hope to see you there!
Elementary Instrumental & General Music Spring Concert
Thursday, May 25th, at 6:30PM
May 25th is the Elementary Instrumental and General Music Spring Concert. It will feature musicians from the 4th and 5th grade under the direction of Mrs. Victoria Boler, Mrs. Jennifer Moore, Mrs. Lynelle Harding and Mr. Chris Lucas.
The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. The 4th and 5th grade bands and orchestras will perform works from a wide variety of genres and literature. The
General Music classes will feature songs from "The Music Man" and presentations of student research projects.
Please join us as we celebrate our elementary musicians.
Fun (SEWING) Opportunity for 3rd-5th Grade Students!
Saturday, May 27th
We are delighted to be partnering with Fashion Camp, Tustin Studio to offer a sewing camp for 30 of our 3rd-5th grade students to learn the basics of sewing and get to make a pillowcase that will be donated to our
Elementary Difference Maker Project, Cases of Love.
The date is Saturday, May 27, from 2:00 - 4:00PM. For all the details and to sign up, click here.CLICK HERE!
The pillowcases will be donated to Keira Raack's organization, Cases of Love. These pillowcases bless children who are in the midst of a long-term hospitle stay and also help raise money for Pediatric Cancer Research. See www.casesoflove.com for more details.
June 1st will be an amazing night of Art from every nook and cranny of MCS Middle School. Bands and orchestras will perform, visual artists will display their works and singers and dancers will entertain and amaze...all to the Gory of God!
This event, called Faith Through Art, will begin at 7:00 pm in the MCS gym and auditorium. Performing ensembles include the middle school bands and orchestras, a scene from the musical Peter Pan Jr., the Worship Team will lead us in worship and actors from the Drama department and poets will share.
Our visual artists will be featured in the gymnasium so come early enough to take a stroll through our "Avenue of Art".
More details forthcoming.
Countdown to Kindergarten - Friday, June 2nd
Attention: Current Kindergarten Parents
Early Dismissal for Kindergarten - Friday (6/2) (ASP Available at NO CHARGE).
Due to our "Countdown to Kindergarten" for 2017-2018 K students and parents, ALL current kindergarten students will be dismissed on Friday (6/2) at 12:30PM. ASP is provided at no charge from 12:30-2:30. If you plan to have your student go to ASP on June 2nd, please email our ASP Director Mrs. Nakamoto at anakamoto@marinerscs.org by 5/26.
If you plan to pick up your child at 12:30, please park your car, come into the building, and sign your child out of class. Students who remain with us after 12:30 will be checked into after school care.
If you are interested in the 2017/2018 afternoon bus service to Bonita Canyon Sports Park, please email Mr. Perkins at tperkins@marinerscs.org and he can put you in contact with one of our coordinators to provide all the necessary information.
Girl Scout Orientation - May 31st at 1:30PM
Please join us for an informational meeting on how your daughter can become a Girl Scout at MCS next school year. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 31st, in the auditorium at 1:30PM.
To RSVP and/or for more information, please contact Vicki Carney at 714.232.8530 or VLCarney@hotmail.com.
Character Quality Awards & End of the Year Details
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SUMMER 2017
Camp Kick It Soccer Camp! June 20 - 23
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une 20-23 (Tuesday through Friday) from 9am-12pm
Come join the FUN!! MCS and non-MCS students welcome.
FCA Volleyball 2017 Camps Summer - 2017
MCS students and non-MCS students in 4th-12th grade are invited to attended (FCA's) Fellowship for Christian Athlete's Volleyball Camp held at MCS July 11-13 from 1:00-5:00PM. The cost is $125 before June 1st.
This list is provided to you by our Parent Teacher Fellowship.
Middle School E-Newsletter
May 19, 2017
"Building a firm foundation through Christ-centered education"
Don't Miss This Evening's Peter Pan Jr. Performance
We are so proud of our Middle School actors and actresses. Their hard work and commitment is so very evident in the show. We pray that God will bless each one of the cast and crew members in their future endeavors.
Thursday (5/18) 7PM
Friday (5/19) 7PM
Saturday (5/20) 2PM
Directed
by Katelyn Spurgin
The show is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes and begins this evening at 7:00PM and tomorrow at 2:00PM (with a pre-show at 1PM).
Final Gulu Dollar Dress Day - Free for $3 Tuesday 5/23
Final Gulu Dollar Dress Day!!! Our final Gulu Dollar Dress Day of the year is HERE! The theme is "FREE FOR THREE", which means the students may wear free dress if they bring in $3 for Gulu on Tuesday, 5/23! Every dollar brought in will go to support our brothers and sisters in Gulu, and help them purchase a school bus. As always, all school dress code guidelines apply.
Middle School Take Out Tuesday - (orders due 5/20)
Half Ice Cream/Half Shaved Ice
Bahama BUCKS will be on campus on Tuesday, May, 23rd, for Middle School Take Out Tuesday. You bring the lunch, we'll bring the dessert! For $6 the students will receive a large cup of half ice cream/half shave ice! The students may select 2 flavors upon receiving their treat!
Congratulations to our 8th Grade Boys' Volleyball Team on going undefeated this season and winning the championship game against Liberty Christian. Congrats to the team and coaches Mr. B and Ms. Seaman! GO LION!
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 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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Dear Parents of Current Third Graders, 
You are invited to a 5th Grade Parent Meeting on Wednesday (5/24), from 8:00-9:00AM in the multipurpose room. Students will be supervised on the lawn at no charge. The topic will be transitioning from 5th grade to middle school. 
We hope to see you there!
The date is Saturday, May 27, from 2:00 - 4:00PM. For all the details and to sign up, click here.
If you are interested in the 2017/2018 afternoon bus service to Bonita Canyon Sports Park, please email Mr. Perkins at 
Please join us for an informational meeting on how your daughter can become a Girl Scout at MCS next school year. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 31st, in the auditorium at 1:30PM.
June
Bahama BUCKS will be on campus on Tuesday, May, 23rd, for Middle School Take Out Tuesday. You bring the lunch, we'll bring the dessert! For $6 the students will receive a large cup of half ice cream/half shave ice! The students may select 2 flavors upon receiving their treat! 
