H I S
"The earth is [ His]  and everything in it, the world, 
and all who live in it." Psalm 24:1 NIV
All-School 
11.09.18
Table of Contents
  1. 100% for HIS Bright Future
  2. From the Admissions Department
  3. Upcoming Events & Activities 
  4. Week After Thanksgiving Break
  5. Happy Birthday and Spirit Rock Fun
  6. Middle School E-Newsletter 
MCS Hero of the Week
 
MCS Hero of the Week
 
Paulette: You are a true MCS hero! From chapels to UGroups to ASB to PALs to PE to DC,  you pour into our students with love and excellence. 

You are a true servant - humble, thoughtful, and always taking care of others before yourself. Our students get to experience Jesus each day because of you. 

Thank you for letting Him use you here!




100% for HIS Bright Future
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The MCS faculty and staff are grateful for your partnership! Thank you for your patience as we take our final steps within Phase One construction. We look forward to the moment when we will worship as a community together in our new Center for Worship and Performing Arts!

This week, we mailed home important information packets about "100% for HIS Bright Future," which highlights our 2018 Annual Fund goals as well as our needs within Bright Future Phase Two construction. If you did not receive it, please contact our Advancement Office to receive a new one.

Thank you in advance for your prayerful consideration and helping reach our goal for 100% participation!

All information can also be found online at marinerscs.org/2funds1mission


"The earth is [His] and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it." 
Psalm 24:1



From the Admissions Department
admissions
Tell a Friend: Preview Night for Prospective Parents
This Tuesday, November 13th


Our first Preview Night for the fall will be held on Tuesday, November 13th, at 6:30PM. 

Each year, the majority of our new families come through referrals from you, our current families. Thank you for championing our school! If you would like some copies of the Preview invitation to share with your friends or family members, please stop by the front desk or the Admissions Office. Alternately, feel free to share an electronic version of the invitation with your friends and family who are interested in our school. Contact Ashlee Cowell acowell@marinerscs.org if you have questions.
  • Salute to Veterans for Grandparens & Veterans | November 12th
  • Preview Night for Prospective Parents | November 13th
  • Fall Food Drive | through November 14th
  • Middle School What's4Lunch? Wednesday | November 14th
  • 5th-8th Grade Turkey Bowl | November 16th
  • Half Day of School | November 16th
  • Thanksgiving Break | November 19th-23rd
  • MCS Dads Event | November 26th and 27th
  • Book Fair | November 26th - 30th
  • Parent Teacher Conference Week | November 26-30
  • Call for Nominations for Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award | see details
Watch our "Salute to Veterans" Livestream November 12th
We are looking forward to honoring our Veterans and Grandparents this Monday.

Be sure to watch the event beginning at 10:30AM via Livestream at this link:

https://livestream.com/accounts/15862743/mcsveteransday2018 
Fall Food Drive Continues through  November 14th


Our next all school Difference Maker Drive will be the Fall Food Drive November 5-14. We invite all MCS students to SHOP for items on the  suggested shopping list (CLICK) and DROP these donations in their Difference Maker collection box in their homeroom class. The Fall Food Drive will benefit local food pantries that serve homeless and at risk families AND our "Blessings Bags" project.

If you have any questions about our Difference Maker Program, please reach out to Ali Bray at  abray@marinerscs.org.

5th-8th Grade Turkey Bowl November 16th


Our annual Turkey Bowl Black vs. Teal competition for 5th-8th grade students will be held on Friday, November 16th. Fifth through eighth grade students are required to wear their PE Uniform to school on Friday, November 16th.  Any extra adornment (i.e., ribbons or face paint) may only be added  prior to the Turkey Bowl. To learn more about this annual event, visit our website at: http://www.marinerschristianschool.com/whole-child/black-vs-teal/  
Half Day of School: Friday, November 16th (ASP Available)

Please note Half Day Dismissal/Carpool Schedule:

*TK-K Dismissal/Carpool

1st-3rd Dismissal/Carpool

4th-8th Dismissal/Carpool
11:55 students dismissed
12:10 cars dismissed
12:00 students dismissed
12:10 cars dismissed
12:30 students dismissed
12:40 cars dismissed

*No front lot carpool for TK on early dismissal days. All carpools dismissed from the field area.

ASP is available until 6:00PM as usual.  Please contact Mrs. Nakamoto at anakamoto@marinerscs.org if your child will be in ASP on November 16th. Thank you!
Thanksgiving Break - No School: November 19th-23rd

There is no school November 19th through the 23rd in honor of Thanksgiving. Wishing you and yours a blessed and thankful Thanksgiving week. 

School resumes on Monday, November 26th.
The Week After Thanksgiving Break
afterthanksgiving
An Invitation for MCS Dads - November 26th and 27th

Speaking of Dads:  A Big Congratulations to our MCS Dads Soccer Team



Pictured (L to R) - Lou DeFrancisco, Dan Buda, Patrick Weston, Trevor Walker, Tayt Ianni, Paolo Biancalani, Chris Klein, (Troy Moore and Robert Nedelykovic not pictured).

A BIG CONGRATS to our MCS Dads soccer team, FC Lions, for bringing home the championship in the soccer6 league Gentlemen's Division! Yeah Dad!! #PlayForever
Book Fair: November 26th-30 in the Learning Commons
If you are interested in volunteering for the Book Fair, please contact Mrs. Dogterom at cdogterom@marinerscs.org or 714.437.1700, ext. 192.
Parent Teacher Conference Week: November 26th-30th

We look forward to meeting with you for conferences. If you have questions about your scheduled conference time, please contact your child's teacher. 

There is NO CHARGE for ASP during your Parent Teacher Conference: Please email our ASP Director Mrs. Nakamoto at  anakamoto@marinerscs.org  if your child(ren) will be in ASP during your scheduled conference. Thank you!

Construction tours available for all Parents on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, November 28th-30th.  Stop by the front lobby for refreshments before or after your child's conference and jump onto a tour with Mr. Moore!
Student Schedule/Carpool Schedule: November 26th-30th
(Half Days November 29th & 30th)

Monday, November 26th:        Regular Full Day of School
Tuesday, November 27th:       Regular Full Day of School
Wednesday, November 28th:  Regular Full Day of School (and Regular Late Start Wednesday)
Thursday, November 29th:      Early Dismissal: Choice Lunch not available
Friday, November 30th:           Early Dismissal: Choice Lunch not available

November 29th and November 30th Early Dismissal/Carpool Schedule:

*TK-K Dismissal/Carpool

1st-3rd Dismissal/Carpool

4th-8th Dismissal/Carpool
11:55 students dismissed
12:10 cars dismissed
12:00 students dismissed
12:10 cars dismissed
12:30 students dismissed
12:40 cars dismissed

*No front lot carpool for TK on early dismissal days. All carpools dismissed from the field area.
After School Program Care: November 26th-30th

After School Program care and TK Care is available all week as usual from 7:00-7:30AM and from 2:35-6:00PM. TK Care is available from 12:30-2:35PM. Parents will be charged accordingly. Please note student schedule below.

There is NO CHARGE for ASP during your Parent Teacher Conference: Please email our ASP Director Mrs. Nakamoto at anakamoto@marinerscs.org if you child(ren) will be in ASP during your scheduled conference. Thank you!
Choice Lunch NOT Available Thurs (11/29) & Fri (11/30)

Choice Lunch is available on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday: November 26th, 27th, and 28th.  Please order your child's lunch at www.choicelunch.com.

Choice Lunch is NOT available on our Early Dismissal Days, Thursday and Friday (November 29th and 30th): If your child will be in ASP on November 29th or 30th, please remember to send a lunch. Thank you.
Box Tops! Earn $$ for our Students and PTF

With the holidays and lots of delicious baking just around the corner, Box Tops are an easy way to support PTF and our MCS students. Each Box Tops is worth 10 cents to our school. 

Just clip the Box Tops symbol from participating products, and bring them to MCS. There is a specially marked "Box Tops" drawer in the front lobby white credenza for turn in, or have your child turn them into his or her teacher. See the attached Box Tops Product List before your next trip to the grocery store! 

Additional Note: There is a Box Tops App mentioned on the Product List, but MCS will not be using the app. Thanks for supporting PTF!
Your Nomination for "Distinguished Alumni of the Year"


In 2018, the MCS Alumni Association established a new " Distinguished Alumni of the Year " award to recognize MCS Alumni whose accomplishments, affiliations, career and/or ministry has brought honor to the MCS Legacy within the community. It was our great pleasure to present Olympian Carlo Valdes (Class of  '04) with this inaugural honor!

At this time, we welcome your submission for the 2019 Distinguished Alumni of the Year award - now through December 31!   Think of an MCS Alumni who stands out from the rest -- someone you admire -- for the passion they bring to their work or educational pursuits, the integrity they show in their daily lives or ministry posts.

Click HERE to learn more and nominate today.  We look forward to receiving your nomination and giving God the glory for our amazing young Alumni!  If you have questions, please contact our Alumni Director Julie Hellriegel at jhellriegel@marinerscs.org. Thank you.
happybirthdayHappy Birthday & Spirit Rock Fun!

November

Tim Bahadoor 11/2
Tami Thurston 11/7
Christine Aghaian 11/16
Sonia Diaz 11/18
Samantha Brooks 11/20
Jennifer Kish 11/24



December

Leilen Shelton 12/8
Christopher Lucas 12/10
Gisela Roufs 12/12
Natasha Lomakin 12/15
Sady Amend 12/28
Crystal Willis 12/30




This list is provided to you by our Parent Teacher Fellowship.
Spirit Rock - Celebrating the MCS Family


-Be Thankful-
Our MCS Third Grade Girl Scout troop painted the spirit rock this week themselves. They worked on their 3rd key of the Brownie Quest where the girls learn to Take Action in the community and learn how to make a statement. Each of the girls had to come up with a design for the rock for the theme "Be Thankful", Each girl presented their design and the girls voted for the best design for the rock. They each made a  hand print and wrote what they are thankful for. This third grade troop is amazing and they rock! 

...and we are grateful for our 3rd grade Girl Scouts and for sharing their heart with the MCS family! 


Amazing pose Juliet!. "Ballet is like dreaming on your feet." quote from the internet

Happy Birthday Anderson. You Rock! We love your special rock. We wish you a wonderful year in the Lord.  
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There are still a few spots open for those of you who want to celebrate something special on the PTF Spirit Rock:  https://tinyurl.com/PTFSpiritRock

If you would like to share your special rock design and person in E-News, please forward your photo to  nenglish@marinerscs.org .
middleschoolenewsMiddle School E-Newsletter

  H I S
"The earth is [ His]  and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it." Psalm 24:1 NIV
11.09.18
Lion Pride Chapel

6th Grade Recipients
7th Grade Recipients
8th Grade Recipients

This Monday's middle school chapel was our first Lion Pride chapel of the year.  Lion Pride is awarded to students who demonstrate strong Christ-like character in word and in deed.  In 6th grade, students are chosen based on their display of the characteristics of a GROWING DISCIPLE.  In 7th grade, students are selected based on how they demonstrate the BEATITUDES.  And, in 8th grade, the award is based on LEADERSHIP and those who follow the example of Joshua who choose to follow the Lord daily. 


We are so proud to share the Lion Pride Award recipients for the first quarter of the 2018-19 school year. 

6th Grade Recipients
7th Grade Recipients
8th Grade Recipients
Makenna Milne
Ryder Shaw
Ashley Turner
Sutton Harrington
Ava Aneed
Ryan Yonkers
Allison Jackson
Jayden Kim
Sawyer Morrissey
Micayli Wells
Caeden Moore
Vanessa Parks
Reminder to Middle School Parents - 

Please be sure to view the section above titled "The Week After Thanksgiving Break" (CLICK) for important details about  the week of November 26th-30th.  Thank you!
First Quarter Progress Reports and Conference Letters

Be on the lookout for fall progress reports and conference letters. It's hard to believe it but we have completed the first quarter of the year! It's been an amazing, fun filled, memory making start to the year. We are proud of all middle school students have done so far! First quarter progress reports and fall conference letters were sent home on Friday (11/9) with middle school students. A signed copy of both is to be returned to the homeroom teacher. Celebrate the success and accomplishments your child has achieved!

Conferences will be held the week we return from Thanksgiving Break.
Middle School What's4Lunch? Wednesday November 14th 
(orders due Sunday,  11/11)

For Middle School Only. Our November What's4Lunch? Wednesday will be held on Wednesday, November 14th, and the restaurant will be Chronic Tacos! To place your child's order visit: http://marinerscs.org/w4lw-nov2018All orders are due no later than Sunday (11/11) at 11:45PM.

Each meal will cost $8.00 and will include 2 tacos (chicken or steak and choice of flour or corn tortillas) with a side of chips and salsa and bottle of water. Please print your receipt and send it with your child the day of the event in order to expedite the process of receiving their meal!
Share2Wear: Share Day (11/13) to Wear Day (11/14)

Our November Share2Wear is taking place this week! Our school is holding a Fall Food Drive ending on Wednesday, 11/14, and our "share" item is linked to the Food Drive! The food we collect will go toward 2 initiatives...1) the Blessing Bags we are currently creating for students to pass out to people in the homeless community; and 2) Project Giving Light! Last year we donated enough food to overflow their food pantry, and what a blessing it would be if we were able to do that again! Please see the list to know which foods we are collecting for the Fall Food Drive.

It would be great if our students brought food in for this drive all 3 days, but in order for middle school students to participate in our Share2Wear, they must bring in a food item on Tuesday (11/13), our designated Share Day.

When they "share" their food items on Tuesday (11/13), they can participate in the "wearing" of Decades Day attire on Wednesday (11/14)! Middle School is bringing "Way Back Wednesday" to a whole new level! The best of the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s are coming to MCS! Students pick any decade from the 50s-90s and completely deck out! We should know exactly which decade they are representing by looking at them. We can't wait to see what they come up with!

5th-8th Grade Turkey Bowl November 16th


Our annual Turkey Bowl Black vs. Teal competition for 5th-8th grade students will be held on Friday, November 16th. Fifth through eighth grade students are required to wear their PE Uniform to school on Friday, November 16th.  Any extra adornment (i.e., ribbons or face paint) may only be added  prior to the Turkey Bowl. To learn more about this annual event, visit our website at: http://www.marinerschristianschool.com/whole-child/black-vs-teal/  
Half Day of School: Friday, November 16th (ASP Available)

Please note Half Day Dismissal/Carpool Schedule:

*TK-K Dismissal/Carpool

1st-3rd Dismissal/Carpool

4th-8th Dismissal/Carpool
11:55 students dismissed
12:10 cars dismissed
12:00 students dismissed
12:10 cars dismissed
12:30 students dismissed
12:40 cars dismissed

*No front lot carpool for TK on early dismissal days. All carpools dismissed from the field area.

ASP is available until 6:00PM as usual.  Please contact Mrs. Nakamoto at anakamoto@marinerscs.org if your child will be in ASP on November 16th. Thank you!
Thanksgiving Break - No School: November 19th-23rd

There is no school November 19th through the 23rd in honor of Thanksgiving. Wishing you and yours a blessed and thankful Thanksgiving week. 

School resumes on Monday, November 26th.
Pancake Breakfast Recap and Thank You!

A HUGE thank you is in order to everyone who came out and supported our Pancake Breakfast on Wednesday!  Not only was it a great community gathering, but we collectively raised $3,000 for veterans and active servicemen and women being supported by Fisher House!  This is the largest total raised to date from any of our previous Pancake Breakfast events, and we are looking forward to seeing how God is going to use this money to support veterans and those in the military who have sacrificed so much for us.  Once again, thank you MCS families! 
Congratulations on Your Undefeated Season
6th Grade Flag Football! Great Job!


Congratulations go out to our 6th grade boys flag football team on an undefeated season. They beat Harbor Day 14 to 6 in a thriller of the game to claim the title of Champions! Great job to the players and coaches! In Jesus name we Play!

Middle School Shalimar Connections Club
Next Lunch Club Meetings: December 6th and 13th

We have launched a "Shalimar Connections Club" where middle school students have the opportunity to plan the games, devotionals, and activities that they then get to lead at the Shalimar Learning Center. We are thrilled to be expanding our relationship with the children in the Shalimar community to also include a partnership with Think Together, the organization that runs the after school program at The Shalimar Learning Center.

In October, 24 middle school students jumped into building relationships with children at The Shalimar Learning Center through the language that all kids speak - PLAY! They played ice breaker games, taught the students a special dance to "Together" (High School Musical) that was choreographed by our Theatre Arts students, and 8th grader (Delara Gitibin) led the students in a devotional that focused on their unique gifts and talents and identity in Jesus! We finished our time in the community with free play at the park in the center of the neighborhood which provided an opportunity for our students to play and connect with the kids who live there. We are ALL looking forward to our next visit in December! We are grateful for the opportunity to build these relationships and connections.

There is still plenty of opportunity for our middle school students to get involved! Any students interested in getting plugged into the Shalimar Connections Club should attend the next lunch club meetings on December 6th and  13th to plan for the December 14th Shalimar visit!
Pacifica Christian High School Open House Event
Saturday, November 10th, 2-4PM
Pacifica invites MCS middle-schoolers and their families to join us for Open House, where you will have the opportunity to:

* understand how our mission & vision equip young people to think and live well.
* hear about life at Pacifica from our student ambassadors.
* learn about our academic, art & athletic programs.
* meet our faculty, staff and parent ambassadors.

Click here to register for an upcoming Open House Event, or schedule your visit here. Contact the Admissions Office with questions at sparsons@pacificaoc.org.
High School Information

Pacifica Christian High School: Contact Sarah Parsons, Director of Admissions, with questions at sparsons@pacificaoc.org.

Orange Lutheran High School: Click here for important Admissions Dates including Prospective Student Open House on October 24th. Mariners Shadow Day click.

JSerra Catholic High School: Athletic Open House on Monday, November 5th, from 6:30-8:00PM. Questions, please contact Chris Harrington at charrington@jserra.org.

Crean Lutheran High School : Questions, please contact Mrs. Tara Mathis at mathis@clshs.org .


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