Life Interrupted
There were some confused travelers on the roadway last week in my hometown of Nashville, TN. A truck pulling a trailer of cattle on its way to the stockyard flipped onto its side blocking the highway for over eight hours. In an instant, about thirty cows found themselves in unfamiliar surroundings. Rush hour traffic was also snarled on the opposite side of the road as passing motorists slowed in disbelief. Eventually, the misplaced herd was corralled and transferred to another trailer. The truck driver, who was unharmed, left the farm that morning with a clear plan, a specific route to travel, and a reason for traveling it. But somewhere along his journey, he encountered a change in plans his GPS had not predicted. I've never hauled cattle, but I have often found myself in a similar position - frustrated by an unwelcome interruption in the midst of what I expected to be a clear journey. It can happen on the road, but it is guaranteed to happen in life.
How we respond to the interruptions in our life depends heavily on our worldview. Not sure you have a worldview? Trust me; you do. We all do. Whether you've ever thought about it, whether you can even articulate it, we all have a set of lens through which we view the world and answer three key questions. Where did I come from? Where am I going? How do I get there? For life's biggest questions, we turn to the Book of Life for answers. The Apostle Paul offers the following:
"For from Him and through Him and for Him are all things."
Romans 11:36
In just a dozen words, Paul sums up the Christian worldview. We came
from
God (we are made by Him in His image), we are returning
to
God (an eternity with God is our goal), and we reach our destination
through
God (Heaven awaits those who place their faith in Christ, the only way to the Father). Living in a fallen world means we are guaranteed to experience a life marked by unwelcome changes in our plan, but a Christian worldview reminds us that our setbacks and successes are part of a much bigger plan, a heavenly plan for God to redeem His creation. I pray your trailer stays upright this week, but if it doesn't, turn off the GPS and give the whole mess to God. He's waiting to hear from you.
Blessings,
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Jim R. Callis
Head of School
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All School:
Tuesday, October 31:
Virtual Day; School from home for
5th, MS, and US
Friday, November 3:
Blue & White Tip Off Game || 6:00 p.m.
Middle School:
Friday, October 27:
Academy Variety Show
Friday, October 27:
Lion King Jr. First All Cast Rehearsal
Thursday, November 2:
Code Blue Game || 1:30 p.m.
Lower School:
Wednesday, October 18 - Thursday, October 19:
JK-3rd Grade Conferences; No School for JK-3rd
Friday, October 27:
Academy Variety Show
Thursday, November 2:
Code Blue Game || 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 2:
Basketball Clinic || 3:00-7:00 p.m.
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Georgia GOAL Update
Presently, there are 80 GOAL tax-credit applications designated for MBCA for 2018! This is amazing, as we are well on our way to helping local families obtain the life-changing opportunity of sending their deserving student(s) to MBCA. But we need more. Please take action today and join these 80 donors in maximizing our available financial aid. You will receive a
100% credit
for your contribution when you file your Georgia income taxes.
In other words, the state of Georgia is allowing you to "spend" some of the taxes
you must pay anyway
in order to provide funds for deserving students to attend MBCA.
You can now do this from your phone!
Visit the new, mobile-friendly Georgia GOAL
website
and complete the 2018 Tax Credit Application. It takes less than two minutes and nothing further is required until GOAL contacts you for your payment in March of 2018. You will claim the 100% credit in 2019 at the time you file your 2018 tax return.
This program is so popular that you will very likely only be approved for about half of what you intend to contribute. The cap on these credits has been exceeded for the last three years, which is why your participation is so important. If MBCA does not receive these funds, another Georgia private school will!
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2017-2018 ANNUAL FUND
EXCITING PROGRESS!
Thank you to everyone who has already made a gift or pledge to the 2017-2018 Annual Fund. We are more than halfway to our goal of $550,000! We are truly grateful to all of you for the overwhelming support you are pledging to make our 20th Anniversary Annual Fund a huge success. But we're not done yet. Two weeks remain in our pledge drive, so if you have not yet made your pledge, please take some time to prayerfully consider your family's level of support and send in your pledge card or payment this week.
Remember: You have until June 30, 2018, to fulfill your pledge!
Ways to give or pledge:
- Make a gift online by clicking here.
- Text “GIVE” to (770) 741-2845
- Using the reply envelope, send your pledge card in the mail, drop it at the Academy front desk, or send it in your child’s backpack
- Email your pledge to Sharon McGehee, Director of Development
Questions? Contact the Development Office at (678) 202-4056.
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Main Campus Open House
4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta
November 9 at 10:00 a.m.
Mark your calendars for the first open house at our Main Campus for Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade. We hope you can join us, and please be sure to spread the news to friends and neighbors as well! Questions? Contact
Jackie Grasty
, LS/MS Director of Admission.
Upper School Open House
2509 Post Oak Tritt Road, Marietta
November 11 at 9:00 a.m.
If you missed the first Open House at the North Campus, be sure to mark your calendar for November 11.
Don't miss this opportunity to come tour this expansive campus and hear the plans we have for future upper school students. We hope you can join us, and please be sure to spread the news to friends and neighbors as well! Questions? Contact
Cal Boyd
, U
S Director of Admission.
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K.O. Sno-Balls
Tuesday, October 17
Main Campus
K.O. Sno-Balls will be at the Main Campus after school on October 17 selling shaved ice, ice cream, and frozen yogurt. The truck will be located by the playground in front of DeVore Hall. K.O. Sno-Balls will give 20% of their sales back to our school. Come out and enjoy a cold treat after school!
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Lower and Middle School Jeans Day
Friday, October 20
Friday, October 20 is a Jeans Day for Lower and Middle School students and teachers who attended the Middle School volleyball game on October 3. Jeans may be worn with uniform top or Spirit Wear.
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Virtual Day: 5th - 12th Grade
Tuesday, October 31
Please be aware that we will have a virtual school day on Tuesday, October 31, for students in fifth through twelfth grades. On this day, students will
NOT
come to school, but rather will work on assignments from their laptops at home. The purpose of this day is to prepare our students and teachers to conduct virtual school days should we be out of school for multiple days due to inclement weather or other reasons. If you have any questions, please contact
Chip Barber.
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2017 Christmas Card Contest
This year's Christmas card contest theme is
Jesus is born - God is with us
. Designs must be on 8.5" x 11" paper; must be original and include an architectural element. Used media can be paint, marker, color pencil, collage, or digital collage. All images used must be original. All MBCA students are invited to participate and the deadline is Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Please turn in to the Academy front desk, Mrs. Cardell, or to Mrs. Hattingh at the Upper School.
Link
for the instructional video.
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Studio 7 Photography
Picture Order Form
Parents, if you have not ordered your student's fall school pictures, please see the attached
form
and turn it in by October 27. Studio 7 will pick up any remaining orders at that time.
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"Sock"tober!
The Lower School Student Government is having a drive for new socks to donate to MUST Ministries throughout the month of October. There are thousands of homeless people who are in need of socks for the upcoming cold season. Your donations will be collected in the boxes in the Academy lobby or in Mrs. Kramer's room, Room 221. Thank you!
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Attention All Variety Show Participants
Please check Schoology for a list of rehearsal times for October 24 and 26. You only have to be there for your time slot. If you have any questions, please email
Mrs. Poe
or
Ms. Miller
.
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Chick-fil-A Breakfast
At the North Campus
The Upper School will be selling Chick-fil-A biscuits and minis at the North Campus on
Wednesday
mornings from 7:30 – 8:10 a.m. All profits go toward the Upper School mission trips.
We will offer:
$3 - Chick-fil-A biscuits
$4 - Chick-fil-A 4-count chicken minis box
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Friday Morning Breakfast
At the Main Campus
The Main Campus will be selling breakfast on
Friday
mornings in front of DeVore Hall. All profits go toward the 8th grade mission trip. Sales start no later than 7:30 a.m.
We will offer:
$2 - Chick-fil-A plain butter biscuits
$3 - Chick-fil-A chicken biscuits
$4 - Chick-fil-A 4-count chicken mini box
$1 - Donuts
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Matt Gilliland
Congratulations to Matt Gilliland for receiving his third college acceptance to the University of North Georgia!
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Will Ross
Congratulations to Will Ross on his first college acceptance! Will has been accepted to Valdosta State University.
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Second Grade
Funk Heritage Center
Second-grade had a wonderful day at the Funk Heritage Center learning about famous Americans!
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Fourth Grade
Aztecs and Incas
Fourth graders are studying ancient civilizations like the Aztecs and Incas. These students are wearing masks representing Aztec gods. We learned about Spanish conquistadors like Hernando Cortez who claimed Mexico for Spain, and how the Aztecs had to continually sacrifice to their gods. We are thankful that we serve the one, true God!
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Middle School
Take a moment to congratulate the cast of our middle school production of
The Lion King JR!
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Rafiki
Helen Stadler
Mufasa
Nicole Adegoke
Zazu
Siena Cary
Scar
Caitlin Garcia
Simba
Aaron Linde
Young Nala
Lilla Kate Tucker
Nala
Caitlin Foster
Sarabi
Eden Stansell
Sarafina
Shelby Grace Sparrow
Banzai
Elizabeth Brasfield
Shenzi
Jennings Ray
Ed
Jackson DeCamp
Timon
Grace Kopkas
Pumba
Cooper Lake
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Ensemble
Ava Michael
Gabby Willis
Boone Lott
Clark Gandy
Samantha Lako
Emily Hall
Libby Michael
Regan Dowdy
Gbayilo Oluwatomisin
Noah Mallon
Eva Burba
Ellie Alarcon
Amanda Longshore
Virginia Miller
Blake Berto
Kathrine Servaes
Christian Villarreal
Kathryn Beck
Ava Slimp
Wren Johnson
Sarah Calderin
Olivia James
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Eighth Grade
Shadowing the Upper School
The eighth-grade class spent this past Thursday shadowing at the Upper School. Students were scheduled based on their interests and participated in a sampling of classes. Upper School ambassadors gave the eighth graders a tour of the North Campus and provided information throughout the day. After classes, students attended a powerful Chapel that included student-led worship music and beautiful faith stories led by Upper School students. The eighth graders kept the fun going into the evening with roller skating and laser tag at Sparkles and then bowling and games at Main Event. The evening concluded back at the Upper School with a bonfire. The day offered a great snapshot of Upper School life and exciting fellowship for the eighth-grade class.
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1...2...3...Blast Off!
Mrs. Lovett's eighth-grade classes studied Newton's Law in their Physical Science course. Students researched rocket design concepts, designed, and built rockets from recycled two-liter bottles. Then they launched their water pressure powered rockets on Tuesday. The rockets carried a fragile payload of an “eggstronaut" and students were challenged to get their "eggstronaut" home safely. They had many successful flights!
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Upper School
The 2017 MBCA Homecoming Court
12th Grade:
Yoonjae Bae, Erika Benner, Nicole Benner, Beth Dickerson, Caroline Prout, Jaquez Gilbert, Matt Gilliland, JaVontae Kruger, Matt McGlamery, Jackson Risey, Will Ross, Gordon Wells, and Austyn Wright
11th Grade:
Kara Freeman and Coleman Boyd
10th Grade:
Sophia Ostervold and Grant Lecesse
9th Grade:
Allie McCray and Samuel Alarcon
Queen and King:
Maura Fischer and Matt Gilliland
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Batteries Not Included
MBCA's Robotics team is hard at work getting ready for this year's season. Batteries Not Included consists of ten Upper School students who compete in the First Tech Challenge. Each year, they are given a new challenge. This year is Relic Recovery where robots are tasked with decrypting ciphers, relocating glyphs, and placing relics in specific spots. The team's first competition is Saturday, October 21 at Faith Lutheran Church and School from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The event is open to the public and everyone is welcome to come watch the team!!
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House Points
Integritas - 1,383
Veritas - 1,343
Fidelitas -
1,263
Humilitas - 1,255
Fortes - 1,165
Servimus - 1,010
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Lands' End
School Free Logo Promotion
Add our school logo to polos, tees, blazers, and more! To take advantage of Lands' End promo, manually enter the promotion code LOGO and PIN 5782 at checkout. Offer is valid in stores and online from October 16 - October 23.
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Sports Highlights
Our cross country and volleyball teams were in action this past week. To view our game highlights, link
here.
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State Champions!
The MS A Girls volleyball team has done it again. They are the GICAA MS State Champions!
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Region Champions!
On Saturday, Oct. 14th, our Varsity Volleyball team took on Young American Christian School in the Division 1 AA North Region Championship. The Eagles came out strong and took the first two sets. Young American wasn’t going to go down without a fight and came with two wins of their own. That sent the match to a 5th and final set. The Eagles came out in the 5th set extremely strong and jumped out to a 7-1 lead before Young American called a timeout. The MBCA crowd was loud and very encouraging, which pumped up the ladies even more! The Eagles solidified their spot at the top of the region with a dominant 5th set.
The Ladies will now host the Quarter Finals, at the Upper Campus, on Tuesday, Oct. 17th at 6:00. The Ladies will be taking on Creekside Christian School. Please come out and support your Lady Eagles! Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students.
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Middle School Baseball
Middle school fall baseball workouts have begun and are held on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. on the Main Campus. These workouts are optional, but encouraged, for anyone planning to try out for baseball in the spring. Students currently on a MBCA team should not attend until their season has ended. Please contact
Coach Brooks
with any questions.
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Basketball Clinic - Save the Date
Thursday, November 2
Come fine-tune your basketball skills at the Fall Basketball Clinic. This clinic will be led by the Mt. Bethel Varsity players and coaching staff after the CODE BLUE game on Thursday, November 2. Athletes will be trained on ball handling, shooting, defensive footwork, and team concepts. There will be individual and team competitions. T-Shirts and dinner will be provided for each participant. The clinic will be held from 3:00-7:00 p.m. for 5 -11 year olds. For more information, view the
flyer.
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“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12
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Main Campus
Junior Kindergarten - 8th Grade
4385 Lower Roswell Road
Marietta, GA 30068
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North Campus
9th - 12th Grade
2509 Post Oak Tritt Road
Marietta, GA 30062
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Phone: 770-971-0245
Fax: 770-971-3770
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