We are very excited to welcome our Families New to MCS for the 2017-2018 school year. We encourage you to be part of our summer Connecting Events (see below) to become acquainted with other MCS Families. God's blessings to you and yours.

We hope you are enjoying the first few weeks of summer and getting to relax and spend time with family and friends. 

Enclosed is our Summer E-Newsletter which will include information you will need in preparation for the 2017-2018 school year. Some of the information is specific to New Families only but much of it pertains to both returning and new families.

Look for a second summer E-Newsletter during mid-August.

We hope that your summer is off to a lovely start. Summer days tend to fly by so quickly and before long we will be kicking off the start of the 2017-2018 school year! 

Click on the following link to view the  New Family Summer Connecting Events which have been created by our New Family Ambassador Team to provide an opportunity for you and your children to connect with other new and current families in your same grade level. We encourage you to take advantage of these events.

We are looking forward to making memories together over the years to come! If you have questions, please contact our Community Connector Ali Bray at [email protected] .   Welcome to the MCS Family! 

Now that summer has officially begun, we thought you could use some fresh ideas. Check out our helpful ideas for finding books at your child's level (A-Z) and a variety of fun, educational sites for your child (and you!). Even though we are recommending various website, it is a benefit to school-aged children to limit their screen time. For more information,  click here for the Online Summer Resources .

New Middle School students are required to submit the Elective Selection Form within a week of enrollment and no later than August 20th. For more information, please click on the below links:

New Student 6th Grade Elective Request/Options

New Student 7th/8th Grade Elective Request/Options

The Mariners Music Department is excited to offer a wide variety of musical and artistic opportunities for your child. Belonging to a musical ensemble can open up a whole new world of learning and fun. Ensembles provide a great foundation for your child in all aspects of life. In addition to music, students learn self-discipline, concentration, poise, enhanced physical coordination, and the importance of teamwork. Like all the arts, music has a profound effect on the academic success of students and is essential for the development of the "whole child". Most importantly we can develop God-given gifts and talents and use them to share the love of Christ with others, bring light into darkness and display the creative attributes of our Holy God. Students can begin to use their musical skills immediately to praise, worship and glorify our Lord.

We invite you to view the complete Music Track Option Letter and Selection Form at this link.

6th Grade Summer Reading

7th Grade Summer Reading

8th Grade Summer Reading

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 will be open through  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.

MCS encourages students to take pride in their appearance and to dress appropriately for all occasions. Recognizing that the quality of their character is more important than clothing, MCS has an established uniform.  Support of this policy begins at home with parents. The dress code will be enforced beginning the first day of school. 

View the  Elementary Uniform Guidelines

View the Middle School Uniform Guidelines  and VERY IMPORTANT Middle School Reminders

To shop Lands' End online, click here.

Is your Family going on an exciting vacation this summer or having a stay-cation in beautiful Orange County? Send a postcard to Ms. Matus for the Health Office travel bulletin board.

Please Address Postcards to:

Held on campus, Starting Line is designed for middle school students new to MCS. Come make new friends with current and new students, play crazy games, eat yummy food, and learn more about our campus and program. It will be a great way to get connected before the first day of school!  The event is immediately followed by a Tech Orientation for New 7th and 8th grade students (see below). Please RSVP to Robin Walker at [email protected]. 

For more information, click here.

At 11:30AM on August 22nd (immediately following Starting Line) all NEW 7th and 8th grade students are required to stay for a Tech Orientation. Lunch will be provided.

For details, please view the enclosed flyer.  If you have questions, please contact Mr. Rahm at [email protected]. To RSVP, please email Mrs. Walker at [email protected].

Parents New to MCS are invited to attend attend our New Parent Gathering and Orientation on Thursday, August 24th, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. held at MCS. You will receive an official invitation and RSVP details in late July, but we want you to save that date. It will be a sweet time of connection and an opportunity for you to get all of the information you need in order to jump right into life at MCS. 

If you have questions, please contact Community Connector Ali Bray at [email protected]. 

Please look for more details forthcoming and save the date!

Thank you to our fabulous 2016-17 Parent Teacher Fellowship Board for all the community events and school spirit they created during the year!

It was exciting to enter carpool each day to see what was painted on our new MCS  Spirit Rock . And speaking of spirit, it was great to see so many students, faculty and staff, and parents wearing items from our new  Spirit Wear . From  Fall-a-Palooza  and  Bingo , to our  First Annual Family Movie Night , MCS families enjoyed the opportunity to gather together, meet new people, and have some crazy family fun!

MCS has had quite a few students and alumni work hard to earn their Eagle Scout Rank over the years. PTF has a tradition of funding a portion of the total cost of the projects done to enhance our campus. 

This year, we helped fund Tanner Harrington's Eagle Scout project of the painting of the PE Lobby and the new installation of the trophy case to honor our student athletes and teams, past and present. In addition, PTF is excited to gift three video cameras and a green screen to the school in support of the Maker Space initiative.

Our PTF Board gives so passionately of their time and talents to make this a thriving school community. Thank you, gals, for a great year!!

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Kelly Flanagan as our guest speaker. Dr. Flanagan is the author of "Loveable" and blog "Untangled."

He has been featured in The Huffington Post, USA Today, Reader's Digest, babble, and on multiple podcasts on parenting and marriage.

More details about the event to follow in September!

About MCS Legacy Events - Legacy events are a part of our Parent Enrichment/Education offerings. These are mornings that serve to intentionally help us pause and reflect and evaluate how we are building our legacy as parents and as families. We lean heavily on experience from speakers who are either one step ahead of us in parenting, or who are able to share from a perspective that provides wisdom, inspiration and insight. If you have questions, please contact our Community Connector Ali Bray at [email protected].

There are certain health requirements that are grade specific for MCS students. Please see below and submit any forms or documentation that apply to your student(s). Student attendance may be affected if these documents are not submitted prior to that date.  These documents are linked below and may be found on our website under Current Families.

TK-8th Grade Immunization Updates:

On January 1, 2016 the law SB277 went into effect.  This law will:

7th Grade Tdap Immunization Requirement:  All students entering 7th grade (and students entering 8th grade who have not yet met the requirement), will need to show proof of an adolescent booster immunization (Tdap) in order to attend school in the fall. For more information about this booster, visit http://www.shotsforschool.org/.  Please give proof of this immunization to the Health Office via mail, fax (714.437.7976), or email [email protected] before August 31st.

Kindergarten/1st Grade Health Exam Requirement:  This form is not an immunization record, but a physical exam by a health care provider. It can be done as early as 18 months prior to the start of First Grade. Your physician will have the appropriate form. The Health Office must have this form by the first day of school.It is required by the State of California that Kindergarten/1st Grade students must present a Report of Health Exam for School Entry . If this has not already been given to the MCS Health Office, please fax (714.437.7976), mail, or email it to our Health Services Coordinator Krissie Matus at [email protected] before August 31, 2017. 

Any questions about health requirements, changes in Immunization law and special medical concerns may be directed to Krissie Matus, our Health Services Coordinator at  [email protected].

All families will have an opportunity to meet their child's teacher and visit the classrooms, tour the campus, drop off supplies, meet new friends and reconnect with friends and classmates.You will also have an opportunity to meet our After School Program staff and the Music Department.

Save the date and look for more details forthcoming in August.

Choicelunch is available the first day of school.  Online orders must be received by 9:00 a.m. one day in advance to ensure your child receives lunch. Visit www.choicelunch.com, sign up, and enter our school code: Mariners.

Mariners'  Students may also bring their own packed lunch. In the unlikely event a student forgets his/her lunch in the morning, parents may deliver a lunch no later than 11:30 AM. You may deliver it to the front lobby lunch cart next to the receptionist desk.  Label the lunch with your student's name and homeroom teacher. Please do not bring glass bottles or drinks without lids. 

MCS Cub Scouts Pack 360 invites boys entering 1st-5th grades to join our Pack! Scouts develop character, build confidence, serve the community and celebrate the outdoors - all while having fun!  This is a wonderful bonding opportunity for scouts and MCS parents alike. For more information, please contact our Cubmaster, Brian Cowell, at [email protected] and stay tuned for more announcements.  We plan on having some fun summer activities before the school year starts.

A new Daisy Troop for 1st graders will begin this Fall. There are limited spots available, so sign up quickly! The cost is $25 for registration and a one-time $165 fee for monthly meetings that includes uniforms, patches, snacks, and crafts. If you are interested in registering, please visit www.girlscoutsoc.org, fill in your daughter's information, and find Troop 5382. Make sure you register for 2017-2018. If you have questions, please contact MCS Mom Katy Barnhill at  [email protected].