Heather Harrison

MCS Heroes of the Week

Karly Hammans

 

Congratulations to this week's Heroes Heather Harrison and Karly Hammans! We hope you enjoy your up-close parking spot. 

 

A Note to Heather Harrison, Middle School Principal:

"Heather...You are my hero! The way you lead our middle school team with courage and grace is inspiring! You do so many things and manage to do them all with excellence! You put such great thought and intentionality into planning last week with our Chinese exchange students that it is no surprise it all went smoothly. Your hard work does not go unnoticed It inspires us all to want to work harder and be our best. You are a wealth of knowledge and wisdom and I am extremely grateful to be able to learn from you daily. Thank you for always leading by example and with integrity. We never have to doubt your intentions or your heart in things since we can see that you have a bigger goal of doing things for God's kingdom. I could not have dreamed up a better boss! Thank you for all you do!"

Please enjoy more notes of appreciation to Mrs. Harrison in the Middle School section (click) of this newsletter.

A Note to Karly Hammans, Second Grade Teacher:

"Karly, Thank you for your help and partnership on the Elementary ASB. You help make it a success."

"Karly, You are a true MCS hero for all you do to support MCS. Thank you for serving the school both in the class and out of the class. You are a shining star!"

January 23 through February 23rd is re-enrollment month for current TK-7th grade students. Log on to RenWeb, click the Family Information dropdown menu, then click on re-enrollment. Contact Ashlee Cowell at [email protected] with questions.

To view the re-enrollment letter from Mr. Moore, click here.  Enclosed is the 2018-2019 school calendar as well as the 2018-2019 schedule of fees  for your convenience.

Financial aid applications for the 2018/19 school year will be accepted now through March 1st, 2018. Visit www.factstuitionaid.com to complete an application and to submit supporting documents.  If you have questions, feel free to contact the MCS business office.

On Wednesday, February 14th, we will be offering a Design Thinking Workshop for ALL 4th-8th grade students who are interested in submitting a Difference Maker Grant Proposal. Please sign up at this link.

This OPTIONAL workshop will help students through the design thinking process in order to develop their idea and complete their Difference Maker Grant Proposal/Application .  If you are interested in supporting the Difference Maker Grant Fund, please contact Ali Bray at [email protected] . We are excited to hear about the ways ourstudents will make a "Difference." 

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We honor Valentine's Day in honor of the great love that God has lavished on us (1 John 3:1). In celebration, Wednesday, February 14th, will be our All-School Valentine's Themed Dress Day.

All students may come to school decked out from head to toe in red, white, pink and Valentine's themed attire. Blue jeans are allowed. 

Themed dress guidelines apply.

Mariners Christian School is excited to partner with Galileo Innovation Camps to host their STEAM inspired camps for TK-8th graders at our school this summer! Learn about their offerings below:

At Galileo, we mix summer day camp fun with hands-on, STEAM-inspired projects in fields from science and engineering to the visual and culinary arts. Supported by the boundless energy of the best staff around, Galileo campers grow with us from TK through 8th grade, emerging as confident creators ready to express themselves fearlessly, lead boldly and turn their ideas into reality. We call them Galileo Innovators, and they will change the world.

Camp Galileo (TK-5th grades): A four-week program with one-week options offering art, science and outdoor activities organized around inspired weekly themes.

Galileo Summer Quest (entering 5th-8th grades): Campers choose a different subject every week, creating go-karts, gourmet confections, robot pets and more in one of 12 majors.

Enroll by February 28th to save $25 per week. Optional extended care and healthy lunch. Learn more at www.galileo-camps.com or 800-854-3684.

If you have questions about this program, please contact our Advancement Director Barbara O'Brian at [email protected] or ext. 243 at the school.

Choice Lunch will now be charging $5.75 for an emergency lunch, effective immediately. 

Please remember to order Choice Lunch for your student(s) for the remainder of February. Thanks so much! www.choicelunch.com.

For safety reasons, the walk-in gate will be closed from 7:00-7:30AM during morning carpool. However, a staff member will be inside the gate and he/she will open the gate to greet your child. When dropping off your child(ren) between 7:00AM and 7:30AM, please wait for your child to be greeted by a staff member. Thank you!

If your graduate is currently a senior in high school, he/she is warmly invited to apply for the 2018 Alumni Heritage College Scholarship. This fund is made possible by the generous donations of our very own dedicated faculty and staff! Applications are due March 29. 

Visit  http://www.marinerschristianschool.com/alumni/alumni-heritage-college-scholarship/ for application details.

MCS families enjoyed a terrific night of shining talent from our elementary students. There were 25 acts, and fifth grade and middle school students served as tech, stage, and emcee leaders for the show. Thanks to Mr. Pax, Mr. Lucas, and Mrs. Robyn Gundlach for all their help!

Thank you to Sophia Jones and the shining stars' parents for these photos!

Makers at work during this week's after school MCS Makeathon class. We look forward to seeing their final creations displayed at the OC Fair Imaginology Fair (4/13-15) and at MCS's Middle School Musical

The Lion King (5/17-19).

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

Thank you to Ms. Loula's class and Mrs. Herro for the special half birthday celebration rock design. Looks like there is a lot of "love" in that group! Happy birthday Jagger. Looks like you are quite the skater! Happy 14th birthday Kaitlin. "Remember you're the one who can fill the world with sunshine." Minnie Mouse. Happy 6th Birthday Nixon - love your Pac-Man celebration rock! You rock Nixon!

Please email a photo of your special rock design and person to  [email protected]  so that we can feature them weekly.

Thank you to our Parent Teacher Fellowship for providing this opportunity to celebrate milestones in the lives of the MCS Family. If you have not yet had the chance to sign up to paint the rock, please view the calendar and sign up at this link. There are a few spots left.

After watching how hard Mrs. Harrison has been working for the visiting China students, Grandparents Day, and ALL the other things she does, the middle school staff decided to flood the ballot box with notes of appreciation for our much-loved leader.  Here are some excerpts of what was written.

"Heather...You are my hero! The way you lead our middle school team with courage and grace is inspiring! You do so many things and manage to do them all with excellence! You put such great thought and intentionality into planning last week with our Chinese exchange students that it is no surprise it all went smoothly. Your hard work does not go unnoticed. It inspires us all to want to work harder and be our best. You are a wealth of knowledge and wisdom and I am extremely grateful to be able to learn from you daily. Thank you for always leading by example and with integrity. We never have to doubt your intentions or your heart in things since we can see that you have a bigger goal of doing things for God's kingdom. I could not have dreamed up a better boss! Thank you for all you do!"

"If you were to look up the qualities of a godly leader, you'd see all the traits that Heather displays. First, she seeks God's direction in all areas. From her personal life to her job, she first asks for the Lord's wisdom. No decision small or large is ever made without seeking God's counsel. Secondly, as a principal, she has high expectations for herself and her staff. She takes seriously her role of providing quality professional development to her teachers. She is a good learner and a great teacher. This shows in the planning and preparation she does as she leads PD sessions and staff meetings. She studies and prepares in advance so that she can help us be our best teacher-selves. Fourthly, she is modest. A true leader must have a servant's heart and a humble mindset. Heather never takes credit for her ideas, with the exception of maybe a flash mob or music video. But that's where her creativity and humor shine. We can always tell when something is in the works, mostly because of her sheepish grin or that creative glimmer in her eye. When that happens, we just have to lace up our dancing shoes and be prepared to have a great time. Finally, in her role as principal, she has to be a peacemaker. Settling disputes between students is often a long and tedious job, but the end results are fantastic. Students in middle school trust her and respect her. They leave her office smiling and feeling better than when they walked in. The same goes for how she treats her staff. Even if we mess up (which often happens to cause more work for her), she comes alongside us to coach us and make us better. Proverbs 11:14 reminds us that "without wise leadership, a nation falls," so we are extremely grateful for Heather's leadership.""

An acrostic note to H-E-A-T-H-E-R (click)

Thank you Heather,

With Love from your Middle School Faculty and Staff

We loved having our Middle School Grandparents and Special Guests join our middle school students on campus this week to enjoy a short program, view exhibits, and have lunch together. Thank you to our PTF for providing refreshments and hospitality for all to enjoy. It was a great day!

Please view the Thank You letter from Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Niles that was sent to the RSVP list. ( Please note: Many of you RSVP'd for your Grandparents with your email address. If so, please forward the letter link to them at their email address. Thank you!)

On Wednesday, February 14th, we will be offering a Design Thinking Workshop for ALL 4th-8th grade students who are interested in submitting a Difference Maker Grant Proposal. Please sign up at this link.

This OPTIONAL workshop will help students through the design thinking process in order to develop their idea and complete their Difference Maker Grant Proposal/Application .  If you are interested in supporting the Difference Maker Grant Fund, please contact Ali Bray at [email protected] . We are excited to hear about ways out students will make a "Difference." 

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We honor Valentine's Day in honor of the great love that God has lavished on us (1 John 3:1). In celebration, Wednesday, February 14th, will be our All-School Valentine's Themed Dress Day.

All students may come to school decked out from head to toe in red, white, pink and Valentine's themed attire. Blue jeans are allowed. 

Themed dress guidelines apply.

"The righteous are bold as a LION." Proverbs 28:1

For safety reasons, the walk-in gate will be closed from 7:00-7:30AM during morning carpool. However, a staff member will be inside the gate and he/she will open the gate to greet your child. When dropping off your child(ren) between 7:00AM and 7:30AM, please wait for your child to be greeted by a staff member. Thank you!

Choice Lunch will now be charging $5.75 for an emergency lunch, effective immediately. 

Please remember to order Choice Lunch for your student(s) for the remainder of February. Thanks so much! www.choicelunch.com.

RTwelve is hosting an informational coffee on Tuesday, February 27th, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Please contact Karin Lombardo [email protected] for invitation details.

RTwelve Inc., (formerly known as Young Women of Vision) is a Christian non-profit service organization for students in grades 9-12. The organization uses Romans 12 to provide a platform for Christian Mothers & Daughters to SERVE TOGETHER, GROW in faith, and LEAD with courageous character.

Learn more at www.rtwelve.org

An Invitation to Pacifica Christian Athletic Interest Night - Wednesday (2/28): 

We work hard. We play hard. We play to win. We value the unparalleled experience of being part of a competitive team with a common goal. With Over 85% of Pacifica Students participating in 15 different sports, Pacifica's Athletic Department strives to develop men and women of strong moral character. We believe in creating an environment in which each student-athlete will be challenged to develop his or her mental and moral faculties, alongside his or her physical skills. Don't miss our Opening Presentation at 6pm in the Triton Event Center, followed by a special opportunity to meet our extraordinary coaches and athletics department staff.

Join us on Wednesday, February 28, from 6:00pm-7:30pm, to learn more about Pacifica Christian Athletics, our philosophy, core values and the incredible impact our programs have on your students life. You will also have the opportunity to meet with Pacifica Christian's coaching staff, faculty, and administration. You can sign up at this link. Click here for invitation flyer.

You can also learn more about Pacifica Christian Athletics at Pacificaathletics.org. If you have any questions, please email Director of Athletics & Student Life Brandon Gonzalez at [email protected]. For Admissions information, view their website at: www.pacificaoc.org Questions, email [email protected]

Fireside Chat with Newport Harbor High School Principal Sean Boulton February 28th: Now that you've toured Newport Harbor High do you have more questions? Feel free to ask Principal Sean Boulton and hear personal experiences from a panel of parents and students at our 2nd Annual FIRESIDE CHAT on Wednesday, February 28, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the home of Natalie and Todd Pickup, 31 Cape Andover Newport Beach, 92660. Desserts, Wine & Coffee. RSVP to Diana Long [email protected] or 949-274-6051 (Adults only...no students). 

SAVE THE DATE! Extracurricular Information Night on Monday, February 26, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.: Crean Lutheran is hosting an information night about the various extracurricular opportunities for students. Meet program leaders and coaches and learn about athletics, arts, academic programs, clubs, and more! Complimentary IN-N-OUT and shirts for the first 150 students. Click here to register or visit:  https://www.clshs.org/ 

Orange Lutheran High School: Fo r details about OLu Admissions, click here .

Corona Del Mar High School: Visit their website at:  http://cdm.nmusd.us/. 

Brethren Christian High School Preview: Preview Night for Brethren Christian High School is February 15th.  Click for details.