"Building a firm foundation through Christ-centered education"
God bless MCS Moms.
Grandparents Day & Open House
In less than 24 hours we were blessed to have all (or most) of the MCS Family on campus for dinner and Open House followed by hosting our beloved Elementary Grandparents and Friends for a reception and assembly. A lot of love filled the hallways yesterday evening and today. We're so grateful for each and every Family, Grandparent, and Special Friend. Enjoy the photo galleries below.
During this morning's Grandparents Day assembly, the cast presented a "Peter Pan Medley"sneak peek. You won't want to miss this year's production. Purchase your tickets today!
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Saturday Matinee Pre-Show Activity
(with members of the cast)
Pre-Show Start Time: 1:00PM
Matinee Start Time: 2:00PM
Pre-Show activities appropriate for families
with children in grades TK-5th ___________
Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door or online at:
Parking Lot Spirit Wear Sale - Thursday (5/18) 2:00-3:15PM:
Have your kids grown out of their MCS Spirit Wear? Our Spirit Wear committee will be out in the front parking lot on Thursday, May 18th, from 2:00PM to 3:15PM.
Attached is the updated order form with the special SALE prices. All orders turned in to the front office prior to our sale date will be filled on Wednesday (5/17).
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 just around the corner! Please join your MCS family on Wednesday, May 24th, at the
Chick-fil-A at 3601 Bristol St. 92704 (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.
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!
Fun (SEWING) Opportunity for 3rd-5th Grade Students!
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.
WHEN: Saturday, May 27, 2017
TIME: 2:00PM-4:00PM
LOCATION: Fashion Camp: 2477 Park Avenue, Tustin, CA
COST: There is a non-refundable discounted class fee of $21.
WHO: We only have 30 slots available for 3rd - 5th grade students to participate; they will be filled on a first to complete Sign Up Genius basis!
WHAT: A sewing class at Fashion Camp, Tustin Studio where students will learn the basics of machine sewing and have the opportunity to make a pillowcase that will be donated to Keira Raack's organization, Cases of Love. These pillowcases bless children who are in the midst of a long-term hospitable stay and also help raise money for Pediatric Cancer Research. See www.casesoflove.com for more details.
WHY: Because we are passionate about seeing our students use their creativity and gifts to make a difference in this world! Students will be learning sewing skills that they can then bring back to MCS and put into action in our soon to be Makerspace!
Character Quality Awards Schedule & End of the Year Details
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Family CommUNITY Connection - May
Happy May!
We have started the home stretch toward summer and the next 7 weeks will be filled to the brim with activity and meaningful milestones as we wrap up this school year and celebrate the end of another year of growth and development for our kids!
Attached you will find our Family CommUNITY Connection newsletter. This month's focus is BLESSING. More specifically, speaking words of blessing over our children. It is incredible to think of God speaking the world into being. I believe that we have been made in His image in this regard, and our words have the power to speak life into our children.
One of my favorite traditions at MCS is the tradition of Character Awards and the 8th Grade Blessing (these will be happening in June, and the details are highlighted above and in the middle school section). There is nothing better than hearing words of affirmation spoken over the students by their teachers. And then, as a celebratory milestone for the 8th graders, to have their parents speak a blessing over them is so powerful! I am grateful that our school finishes each year with this beautiful tradition. I love talking to my kids in the weeks that follow about their character award. I love noticing when I see them displaying that character quality in action and telling them I see it! Telling them I agree with their teacher's assessment of who they are!
Let's walk through May & June looking for these types of moments to practice speaking blessing over (and into) our children!
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.
Come join the FUN!! MCS and non-MCS students welcome.
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
May 12, 2017
"Building a firm foundation through Christ-centered education"
Middle School's Got Talent
What an incredible display of God-given talent shown by the Middle School Students on Monday morning in Chapel! A variety of acts were performed including musical, comical, original poetry, original photography, and drama. Luke Chandler, Levi Darrow, and Paolo Belfiore were fantastic emcees and transitioned the acts well while keeping the attention of the audience. All glory was given to God, as we remember our theme for this year: "Not to us, Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness." Psalm 115:1
Bahama BUCKS will be on campus on Tuesday, May, 23rd, for Middle School Take Out Tuesday. 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!
The deadline to order is Saturday, May 20th, at 11:45pm. Please print out your receipt and send it with your child on Tuesday, May 23rd to help expedite the process. Thank you!
To place your order by 5/20 at 11:45PM click here:
Congratulations to the 6th graders who won our 2nd semester Giving By Grade Level Challenge!
As a whole middle school, we raised $1,408.26 from the challenge. The 6th graders alone contributed $765.24, earning themselves a free dress day on Tuesday, 5/16!
Thank you to everyone who donated to Gulu during this challenge, and we are thankful for every dollar we are able to contribute to Gulu to help them purchase a school bus!
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!
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.
If you are interested in the 2017/2018 afternoon bus service to Bonita Canyon Sports Park, please email Mr. Perkins at 
June
Bahama BUCKS will be on campus on Tuesday, May, 23rd, for Middle School Take Out Tuesday. 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 the 6th graders who won our 2nd semester Giving By Grade Level Challenge! 
