Mrs. Bray spoke to 1st-5th grade students about Micah 6:8. She challenged the students to go through today (and all of their tomorrows) with eyes to see where JUSTICE and MERCY are needed and to HUMBLY walk like Jesus into those places as difference makers. Mrs. Bray is pictured above with the 4th grade Difference Maker Students sharing in chapel.

Please plan to join us on Tuesday, June 6th, 2:00-4:00PM for an open house in honor of Mr. Perkins. If your family plans to write a farewell note to Mr. Perkins on the special paper that was sent home, please do so and return it to the receptionist or your child's teacher no later than Tuesday (5/30). Click and  print the note paper here.  RSVP by 5/30: CLICK TO RSVP Thank You!

Dear Current Kindergarten Parents,

On Friday, June 2nd, MCS will be hosting our incoming 2017-2018 Kindergarten Parents and Students for a special "Countdown to Kindergarten" event. Because of this special event, our CURRENT Kindergarten students will be dismissed at 12:30PM on June 2nd. ASP is provided at no charge from 12:30-2:30. If you plan to have your Kindergarten student go to ASP, 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 ASP (at no charge until 2:30PM). Please contact your child's teacher if you have questions.

Thank you for your understanding as we welcome in our Class of 2026! 

This week our 4th grade students got to hear about the Car Pool Ambassador Program and were invited to consider applying to be an ambassador next year. The deadline to submit applications is Tuesday, June 6th. Please click here for application packet. 

Questions? Contact Ali Bray at abray@marinerscs.org

Elementary ASB is excited to announce the last themed dress-up day of the school year on TUESDAY, JUNE 13th!  We're finishing the year with a friendly competition called Color Day!  Each grade level has been assigned a special color to wear, and the grade level with the most participation, spirit, color, and creativity will win the competition!  

Dress Guidelines: Wear your grade level's color, from head to toe!  Hair wigs and temporary hair dye are allowed for this day only and must be washed out the following day. If a student is not participating, he/she must wear the MCS uniform. Blue jeans are allowed for all elementary students. Themed dress days are not free dress days. Hats appropriate to the theme are acceptable. Girls' shorts or skirts must be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee. All outfits must be neat, clean, modest, safe, and may not cause a distraction to the learning environment. If there is any question that an item is inappropriate for dress, it should not be worn. Students will be required to change if clothing is not appropriate.

For those of you who were unable to attend the 5th Grade Transition to Middle School presentation with Mrs. Harrison and the Middle School Faculty this week, please take a moment to review the enclosed presentation that was discussed during the meeting. 

We look forward to welcoming your soon-to-be middle schoolers for school year 2017-2018.

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

If you missed the Spirit Wear sale last week, 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 .

GO MCS LIONS! 

Come out and cheer on your Lions!

For families interested in pre-ordering 2017-2018 MCS School Supplies, you have the opportunity to order through SCHOOL TOOLBOX. School Toolbox online ordering for supplies opens  June 5th and closes on July 7th. All orders will be delivered to MCS and will be available for pick-up on  Meet the Teacher Day, Tuesday, September 5, 2017.

Check out the attached flyer and place your order at www.schooltoolbox.com. Feel free to contact School Tool Box by phone at 800.952.1119 if you have questions.

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

J une 20-23 (Tuesday through Friday) from 9am-12pm

Register at www.campkickit.com

Come join the FUN!!  MCS and non-MCS students welcome.

All of these amazing 6th grade girls just ran their personal best mile run of the year! Way to go Lions!

It's time for the incoming 7th and 8th grade students to select their electives for the 2017-18 school year. Mrs. Harrison met with all of our current students throughout this week to discuss their elective options, the process for selecting electives, and the deadlines to ensure students complete their elective selections in a timely manner. 

For all the details on the elective choices for next year, click here and for details on the selection process and deadlines, click here.

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 Glory 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".

We invite ALL MCS families to come out and celebrate our middle School musicians.

Please contact Mrs. Lynelle Harding at lharding@marinerscs.org if you have questions.

Our last Shalimar Gathering is here! We've had a beautiful time getting to know our neighbors on Shalimar Drive this year. Interested in joining for our last visit of the year? If your middle school student would like to come out and connect over activities, Bible Studies, and games, please fill out the permission slip and turn it in to Miss Pena or Miss Seaman on or before Tuesday, May 30th.

We will meet just outside the MCS front office at 3:15 and return back to MCS at approximately 6:00 p.m. 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 Miss Pena at mpena@marinerscs.org if you have questions

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!

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!

Cheer Try-Outs at CDM High School June 5th & 6th - Click for details.