Paulette Seaman

MCS Heroes of the Week

Hannah Loula

Congratulations to this week's Heroes Paulette Seaman and Hannah Loula. Congratulations and enjoy your up-close parking spot next week!

A Note to Miss Seaman, Student Life Director: 

"You have empowered our student leaders in so many ways! The ASB students are leading by example as evidence of your leadership. You have tackled the busyness of the beginning of the year with professionalism and passion for the students; ROCKED Fall Kick-Off and See You at the Pole! Proud to work alongside you in His kingdom work!" Your Co-Worker in Christ

"Thank you for building/encouraging such valuable leaders here at MCS. Your sacrifices are noticed and you are dearly loved by so many! Much love!" Your Co-Worker in Christ

A Note to Miss Loula, 1st Grade Teacher:

"You are a ROCKSTAR! We have been so impressed with how you've embraced your role as a first grade teacher this year. You have clearly approached this year with grace and confidence and clearly LOVING your role as classroom teacher. Both your students and the entire staff benefit from your ideas, knowledge and expertise. Keep being awesome. :)" Heart - The 5th Grade Team

What does it feel like to be in God's Presence?

In the 1st-5th grade chapels, Mrs. Celek shared several examples of people in the Old Testament that had encounters with God: Adam and Eve, Moses, Jonah, and Elijah, as well as the priest that was chosen once a year to enter the Holy of Holies. Being in God's Presence was powerful, wonderful, and fearful. Because God is holy, we should worship with respect and awe. Two videos helped to illustrate this. You can view them here: 

Ink Spot in the Water

In His Presence

Family questions: How does the silent dispersal of an ink spot in water remind us of His Presence? Tell about one way God showed His presence to someone in the Old Testament.

Parents will have until Friday, October 13th, to turn in order forms for the class photo.

Questions: Please contact Mrs. Boler at [email protected] .

Don't forget to follow Mariners Institute of the Arts at instagram.com/mariners_arts_department or look for the new Mariners Institute of the Arts Facebook group at facebook.com/marinerschristianschool/.

Please note that the correct email address for elementary absences/early dismissals is:  [email protected]. We apologize for the error. Also, please note that we have added a separate email address for middle school.

ABSENCES

TK-5th Grade

If your elementary child will be absent or late, please email the front desk at  [email protected] and email your child's teacher as early as possible. No need to wait for the MCS phone lines to open!

As always, you are more than welcome to call the school if you prefer.

Oh, by the way, Happy Birthday Michael!

-click for printable flyer-

All MCS parents are invited to bring your cup of coffee and start your week off in prayer for the needs of our MCS Family.

If you have questions, please contact Carrie Olson at [email protected].

The Mariners Mighty Macatawa Tribe, Orange Blossom Native Nation (OBNN), is seeking fellow Christian fathers with daughters aged 5 and above, attending Mariners Christian School (MCS) in TK  through fifth grade. Our program provides terrific opportunities for fathers to connect with their daughters in environments and through activities that many young ladies would not normally experience, such as camping, canoeing, archery, rock climbing, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, skiing, or anything outdoors. 

For more information, please email [email protected] or register at www.OBNN.org.

Scouting Makes a Difference! As MCS parents, you want your son to grow up to be self-reliant, dependable and caring. Since 1910, Cub Scouts have been weaving lifelong values into fun and educational activities designed to assist parents by strengthening character, teaching participatory citizenship, promoting physical fitness and inspiring leadership. For over twenty years, Mariners Christian School has sponsored and supported Cub Scout Pack 0360, for boys in 1-5 grades at MCS.

Want to learn more? Contact Cubmaster Brian Cowell at [email protected] or Pack Chairman JR Richardson at [email protected].

Happy Birthday Lexi, Robby, and Michael!  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.  

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

Thank you to Mitch Bahnsen for creating this beautiful recap video.

This past Monday's chapel was a special event for our 8th grade students. It marked the culmination of leadership training that had occurred throughout the month of September and a commissioning into leadership. It was a powerful time in which our 8th graders shared the 1 Timothy 4:12 commitment they had written to be Godly examples in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. The middle school community, including 6th and 7th graders, teachers, staff, and parents, then surrounded the students to pray that the 8th graders would be empowered by the Holy Spirit as they step out as leaders not just at MCS but in God's kingdom. God has called them into this, God has given them each gifts and strengths to lead according to their own unique abilities, God will empower them to take action, and we look forward to watching how God will use them!

Our first bake sale of the school year was an absolute success! The treats were donated by 7th graders, with the main goal of funding a project during their 7th Grade Serve Week, in which they will help feed hungry families. The 7th graders brought in so many treats that we served for 2 days, and brought in a record amount of proceeds!  Thanks to all students and families who baked items, or purchased some of the goodies. Because of you, we are able contribute $949.73 towards our project for feeding families in our community who don't have enough food. 

Our first Takeout Tuesday of the year is coming up on Tuesday, 10/17!!!

 Pick Up Stix is our first vendor, and we have 2 delightful meal choices. Your child can choose from a House Chicken/white rice bowl or the gluten-free Emperor's Chicken/white rice bowl. All meals are complete with a fortune cookie, a piece of fruit, and bottle of water for a cost of $5.50. 

Please click the link: http://marinerscs.org/tot-oct17 to order before 11:45 pm on Saturday, 10/14.  

Remember to send your receipt with your child on 10/17 for an expedited meal pick up!

Do you have a favorite sports team?  Favorite Sport?  On Tuesday, 10/17/17, our October Share 2 Wear theme is #1 Fan Day!!!  

Our "share" focus this month is socks for Orange County's homeless. All socks brought in for Share 2 Wear this month will be handed out to homeless people at Lighthouse Homeless Shelter by our 7th graders during 7th Grade Serve and Solidarity Week. New socks for adults are preferred, but Lighthouse will take used socks that are in very good condition. If middle school students would like to participate in this month's Share 2 Wear, they must bring in  one or more pairs of socks to "share," then they may "wear" #1 Fan attire!  

Students can select their favorite team or sport and dress up as a #1 fan! This includes jerseys,  uniforms, sports team shirts, hats (worn outside only), socks, other accessories, etc. to support your favorite team or sport.  If you don't have bottoms that go with the theme, then blue jeans or uniform bottoms may be worn.  Socks will be collected in Homerooms first thing that morning.  Students should very clearly be dressed in the theme, or in uniform attire.  All school dress code guidelines apply.  

We will also crown a new homeroom champion with our Share 2 Wear trophy for the month of October!

This fall, MCS will be offering Schoology Fall Parent Workshops to go over the key features of Schoology for Middle School parents. We will cover how to:

We are limiting the sessions to groups of 6 so we can maximize the ability to help attendees and address any questions.

This will be a great, small workshop for parents to learn more about how to use Schoology and answer any questions you may have!

You can sign up for these Schoology Fall Workshops at this link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4ba9a82fa5fe3-schoology1 

MCS 8th-graders are invited to experience a day in the life of a Pacifica student. This day will provide students with a window into the classroom, campus life, and culture of Pacifica. Please contact Sarah Parsons at [email protected] to RSVP or with questions.

Pacifica Christian High School Open House for 8th Grade & Families: Sunday (10/1), 4:00-6:00PM
Questions, email [email protected]

Orange Lutheran High School Visitation Day for 7th & 8th Grade: October 25th and Lancer Legacy Day for 8th Graders October 8th. Click for all the details. for details about OLu Admissions, click here.

Mater Dei High School Visit Day: Tuesday, November 7th. Click for details .

JSerra Catholic High School: Please view their website for upcoming activities such as the 10/17 Visitation Day, 10/26 Open House and more at www.jserra.org.

Crean Lutheran High School Admissions has begun: Click on this link for details.

Corona Del Mar High School Prospective Parent Night: Monday, December 4th. This is an informational meeting for any parents who are considering trasitioining their student to CdMHS for 2018-2019. For more details, please contact Julie Bentwood at [email protected] or visit their website at:  http://cdm.nmusd.us/.