Founding Fathers
Each Thanksgiving, I look forward to the many written expressions of thankfulness that show up on my desk, courtesy of our lower school students. In squiggly penmanship befitting their age, the young sons and daughters of Mt. Bethel convey their appreciation for all manner of things. I get compliments on my bowties, for being “the best headmaster I ever had”, and recently “for starting MBCA.” I do enjoy wearing bowties and if you’re seven years old, chances are pretty good I’m the only headmaster you’ve ever known, so by default I suppose that would make me the best. I’ll take a compliment wherever I can find one, but “school founder” isn’t a credit I deserve. That distinction goes to a couple of men I’m especially thankful for this season - a season in which we are celebrating twenty years of God’s goodness on our campus.
In the late ‘90’s, God used an interview heard on Christian radio to inspire an investor, entrepreneur, and businessman to start a school. Most folks would have discouraged Darren DeVore from this endeavor - some probably did. East Cobb already had a reputation for great schools and Darren had zero experience as an educator or school founder. But when God places a call to your heart, you answer. Because of Darren’s faithfulness, our school was not only founded, but has flourished for twenty years. Inspired as it was, Darren’s vision still needed partnership and that was found in the person of Dr. Randy Mickler. Randy had already established a reputation for boldness in growing the ministerial reach of Mt. Bethel UMC, and by God’s grace and timing, Darren found a perfect partner in Dr. Mickler and the church. And the rest, as they say, is history.
Twenty years have brought extraordinary change to all manner of things in education, but I’m grateful this Thanksgiving that the essence of who we are and why we were founded remains unchanged. As we celebrate our first two decades of ministry and prepare for the next two, we must continue to guard against the scourge of mission drift that has ensnared far too many faith-based schools. Now in my seventh year as Head of School, I’m more confident than ever that this is possible, and I’m more thankful than ever for the firm foundation Darren and Randy provided. May God bless you both this Thanksgiving and may we continue to live out our mission in a way that honors your investment and His call.
Blessings,
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Jim R. Callis
Head of School
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All School
Monday, November 20 - Friday, November 24:
Thanksgiving Break
Upper School:
Friday, December 15:
End of 2nd Quarter
Middle School:
Monday, December 4:
MS Christmas Concert || 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 5:
LS/MS Combined Christmas Chapel Service || 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, December 13 - Thursday, December 14:
8th Grade Exams
Friday, December 15:
End of 2nd Quarter; No ASP; Ice Skating Party
Lower School:
Tuesday, December 5:
LS/MS Combined Christmas Chapel Service || 8:30 a.m.
Friday, December 15:
JK-2nd Grade Christmas Program || 8:30 a.m.
Friday, December 15:
Early Release at 11:45 a.m.; No ASP
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Annual Fund 100% Celebrations!
Remember to mark your calendar for after the break!
- Mr. Bridges is rewarding 6th, 7th, and 8th grades with a dress down day on Monday, November 27 to celebrate 100% Annual Fund participation from middle school families.
- Main campus students will be treated to ice cream service during their assigned lunch on Wednesday, November 29, to mark the SWEET success of the 2017-2018 Annual Fund. Popsicles will be available to any student who needs a dairy-free treat.
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As you gather with friends and family this Thanksgiving, please know how grateful we are for all of the support you provide for our students needing tuition assistance. We are truly thankful, and we encourage you to take time this week to share the good news of Georgia GOAL with friends and family, many of whom are likely eligible to apply for a 2018 tax credit!
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Remember, you do NOT have to be an MBCA parent or family member in order to apply for the tax credit. As long as you owe state taxes, you can redirect your Georgia income taxes to GOAL. You will receive a 100% credit for your contribution when you file your Georgia income taxes.
You can now do this from your phone!
Visit the new, mobile-friendly Georgia GOAL website at
goalscholarship.org
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.
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Christmas Spirit Wear Day
Friday, December 1
On
Friday, December 1
for $2.00, Lower School students can wear their favorite red and/or green top with uniform bottoms!
Middle School students can wear an Ugly Sweater or red and/or green top with uniform bottoms!
All proceeds benefit the 8th Grade Mission Trip.
Thank you from the 8th Grade Fundraising Team!
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Thank You!
From Mrs. Kelly
Thank you all so much for the 50
pounds
of candy donations that filled up Mrs. Kelly’s car for Operation Homefront! The soldiers and their families who receive your delicious treats will be so grateful. As an added bonus, we were able to provide some candy to troops related to our MBCA family. Mrs. Azar’s son serves in the Marines, and Mrs. Stamm’s daughter serves in the Navy. We were able to donate candy and send Thanksgiving letters of thanks to those soldiers serving with them. Your donations will be such a blessing to others, especially those serving overseas, who will be missing their families during this special time of year.
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Missing Fleece?
Has your child(ren) lost a fleece or sweater? Even with the cold weather, we have collected a large number of fleeces, sweaters, and jackets in the Lost and Found. Many even have names on them! Please stop by the Academy Lost and Found before school is out for Winter Break.
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Uniform Source
Thanksgiving Sale
November 22 - November 26
Don't miss out on your chance to save! Uniform Source is having a Thanksgiving sale for 20% off all regularly priced school items and free shipping for all orders. Sale prices are good November 22 through November 26, online only.
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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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Beth Dickerson
Beth Dickerson received a second college scholarship offer. She has been awarded $48,000 from Barton College. Congratulations, Beth!
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Matt Gilliland
Matt Gilliland received his fourth college acceptance. Matt has been accepted to Millsaps College in Mississippi. Congratulations, Matt!
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JaVontae Kruger
JaVontae Kruger has been awarded a $24,000 scholarship from the University of Alabama. Congratulations, JaVontae!
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Kindergarten
Music Class
Each quarter, music students learn about a different family of instruments. This quarter they are learning about the Percussion Family, and our very own Middle School band teacher, Mr. Roman, is a percussion expert. The kindergarten students got a “bang” out of seeing and hearing a lot of percussion instruments this week, which Mr. Roman talked about and demonstrated. We are so thankful for our talented teachers and how they are always willing to share.
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Thanksgiving Performance
Before enjoying the Thanksgiving Feast with their parents, Mrs. Dean's kindergarten class performed a Thanksgiving story and sang a Thanksgiving song.
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Second Grade
Visit from Capt. Cochran
Second graders observed Veterans Day with a visit from Capt. Cochran, a retired veteran of the United States Air Force. After his active service, Capt. Cochran was a pilot with Delta for 28 years. He is a member of Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church and has always been a great supporter of the Academy. We thank all our veterans for their service.
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Make-A-Wish
The mission for second grade is the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The children brought in gifts and gift cards for the children who are having their wishes granted. We are so thankful to be able to partner with them every year!
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Middle School
Wonder
The entire middle school went to a private screening of the movie
Wonder. Wonder
has been the 6th grade required summer reading for the past three years. Plenty of laughs and tears were shed, and a good time was had by both teachers and students.
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Upper School
Robotics - Batteries Not Included
MBCA's Robotics team,
Batteries Not Included
, had another outstanding performance at the November 11 robotics competition. The team went undefeated against ten other teams! The team is off to a great start. The team is also hosting a robotics competition at the North Campus on December 2 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come out and watch our team. Go Eagles!
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Outdoor Club - Trip to Mount Yonah
Last weekend, the Upper School Outdoor Club took a climbing and backpacking trip to Mount Yonah in Cleveland, GA. The group hiked the rigorous 2-mile trail to the top of the mountain and spent some time climbing one of the lower walls along the way. The night was cold, about 32 degrees, and windy, but everyone had a great time and we are looking forward to more trips like this one!
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House Points
Integritas - 2,160
Fidelitas - 2,081
Veritas - 2,060
Humilitas - 1,941
Fortes - 1,886
Servimus - 1,653
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Sports Recap
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here.
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to view.
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here
for the MBCA Athletics Facebook page!
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Varsity Volleyball
Five players from our Varsity volleyball team and their coach were selected to participate in the GICAA Division I All-Star game. The players and coaches were nominated and selected by the GICAA coaches. The Mt. Bethel players selected were Keegan Jones, Maura Fischer, Lindsey Milligan, Lauren Schwartz, and Payton Lackey. Coach Rachel Vanderpol was selected as the North Team’s Head Coach. Congratulations Ladies!
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MBCA Christmas Basketball Clinic
December 20, 2017
Parents, are you looking for some time to do some last-minute shopping? Send your kids to hone their basketball skills at the MBCA Christmas Clinic with Coach Boyd and the reigning State Champion Varsity boys basketball team! Skills that will be developed are footwork, ball handling, shooting, and team concepts. Special prizes will be awarded for attitude, effort, and being a team player. Ages range from 6 - 14 years old. Boys and girls are welcome and all participants will be given a t-shirt.
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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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