Congratulations to this week's Heroes Pax and Allison. We hope you enjoy your up-close parking spot.
A Note to Pax Pulido, Technical Arts Director:
Pax: What can't Pax do? Seriously this guy is uber talented, funny, patient and kind. I have been blessed to work near him this school year and it has been so fun to see him teach. He connects things I would never connect with biblical principles, he makes his class environment and lessons completely engaging. Beyond dedicated, he often is the first one here everyday and the last one to leave. This guy is the glue that holds all chapels together and we are so blessed to have him here at MCS. I see students who are often shy and once they learn more about Cinematic arts they blossom in confidence. MCS is beyond blessed to have such an amazing and devoted teacher.
Pax: Where to start? Servant, multi-talented, willing spirit, and creative visionary. He has built a tech arts program from scratch because of his heart for students and passion for the arts. He pours into the lives of students and is a Godly example. He provides an avenue for students to belong and thrive in unique ways. And they love him! He makes chapels and videos happen. He is always willing to make Heather's crazy video ideas a reality but also serves the entire school with his gifts of video creation (hours of work). Spiritual Emphasis Week he was a rock star! It couldn't have happened without him! He is always behind the scenes, never seeking credit or acknowledgment. Well, we're going to change that! Pax, you deserve recognition! You are a hero to the students, to the school, to us!
Allison Skelly, Second Grade Teacher:
Allison, Thank you so much for your help with my report cards! The Friday before they were due, I was stressed out and you noticed and took the time to help out. I truly appreciate it. Sammy
Upcoming Events & Activities
Calling All Soccer Dads
2nd & 3rd Grade This is My Father's World
| April 24th
Middle School Take Out Tuesday & Share2Wear| April 24th
TK-1st Grade Steam Train, Dream Train
| April 27th
Elementary Decade Dress Day
| May 4th
Elementary Grandparents & Special Friend Day
TICKETS ON SALE NOW The Lion King, Jr.| May 17th, 18th, & 19th
Alumni Reunion| May 18th
8th Grade Blessing & Graduation| June 11th & 12th
Galileo Innovation Summer Program | Begins in June
Calling All Soccer Dads!
We are looking for MCS dads who are interested in joining Mr. Moore and a few others in playing together on a soccer team in the soccer6 league, starting April 22nd! Games are played on Sunday afternoons at MCS at 3pm and 4pm. The season will last for 10 weeks and go through early July. We need 10 players! This is a great chance to connect with other MCS dad's and have some fun playing in a super fun and friendly league. The team will play in the Soccer6 men's 35+ division (allows for 2 over 30 players also).
Check out this video.
If interested in playing, please email Mac Thompson [email protected] LET's PLAY!!!
Family & Friends Invited April 24th and April 27th
2nd & 3rd Grade Musical *Informance
April 24th at 9:00AM
Auditorium
TK, K, and 1st Grade Musical *Informance
April 27th at 9:00AM
Auditorium
What is an informance? An "informance" is a musical presentation designed to educate the audience on a musical topic. This informance showcases the educational process by which your student creates and performs music.
Join us to see all the speaking, playing, singing, and moving your child experiences in a typical music class! Family and friends are welcome to attend.
What is an informance? An "informance" is a musical presentation designed to educate the audience on a musical topic. This informance showcases the educational process by which your student creates and performs music. Join us to see all the speaking, playing, singing, and moving your child experiences in a typical music class! Family and friends are welcome to attend.
Elementary ASB is excited to announce our May 4th Decade Dress day. ELEMENTARY students may dress up in the popular fashion from the decade of choice to show spirit!
Grab something from the closet or costume box and put a fun outfit together...here are some ideas!
1920's: Frilly flapper dress for the girls and a pinstripe suit for the boys!
1950's: Poodle skirts for the girls and rolled up jeans with greased hair for the boys!
1960's: Hippie clothing: flowers, peace signs, and tie die!
1970's: It's all about the disco-bell bottoms and jumpsuits!
1980's: Side ponytails, bright neon colors, and leg warmers all the way!
Elementary Grandparents & Special Friend Day May 11th
We look forward to spending the morning of May 11th with your elementary student's Grandparents or Special Friend. If you have not had a chance yet to read last week's letter from Mrs. Biancalani highlighting all the details,
click here.
REMINDERS:
Please Forward the Invitation to Your Student's Guests:
Enclosed is an electronic copy of the invitation for you to FORWARD (or print and hand deliver) to your elementary student's guests. If you would like a printed color copy of the invitation to hand-deliver, please stop by the reception desk and pick one up. Please remind your guests to RSVP by May 8th at the link provided on the invitation.
Elementary Student "Non-Uniform Special Dress" for May 11th:
Girls' Guidelines: Nice dress or skirt/pants and blouse. Skirts/dress must be no higher than 3 inches above the knee. No spaghetti straps allowed.
Boys' Guidelines: Nice pants with collared shirt or polo shirt. No jeans or t-shirts.
*All outfits must be modest and honoring to God.
Elementary Dismissed at 12:00 (school begins at 8:10 a.m. as usual):
Students may leave with their guest at 12:00 after checking out with their teacher. If your child is not leaving with his/her guest, parents are asked to park, come into the building, and pick up their students from the classroom at 12:00. ASP will be available from 12:00 until 6:00 p.m. Please contact Mrs. Angie Nakamoto at [email protected] or ext. 153 if your child will need ASP care on May 11th.
Middle School Notes:
Please see details in the middle school section of this E-Newsletter for May 11th middle school dismissal information. Note that middle school is not involved in Elementary Grandparents Day.
Alumni Reunion May 18th ~ Class of '14, '15, '16, & '17
Pass this along if you know a 2014-2017 MCS alumni.
Parents in Prayer
We invite all parents to join us in prayer on a weekly basis.Click for flyer.
The legacy of prayer at MCS is rich. Click to learn more
If you have questions, please contact Carrie Olson at [email protected].
Choice Lunch
Please remember to order Choice Lunch for your student(s) for April. Thanks so much!
www.choicelunch.com.
Lost & Found Donated to Wear & Share Monthly
Lost and Found will be donated to Wear and Share the last school day of every month at 3:30PM. Please have your students check for their belongings before that time.
MCS Stories
TK-K Chapel
In our
TK-K Chapel program, students are learning about each
Fruit of the Spirit. Our teachers lay a beautiful beginning foundation that is built on during the rest of their time at MCS.
Since the word "love" is used for everything from chocolate cake to God, Mrs. Lynch presented the Fruit of the Spirit "Love" by reading the book,
Ten Things I Love About You by Daniel Kirk, and sharing some special videos that helped understand the importance of doing things with love from God's perspective. I Cor. 13:1 reminds us that doing things without love is like being a noisy, clanging cymbal.
Our students worshipped with a great song from our MCS friend and Alumni Mom, Jana Alayra:
It's About L-O-V-E - Love!
Elementary Chapel
New building, new songs, new language!
Click for Worship in Spanish video
Mr. Lucas and the worship band presented two new songs. The students heard about the meaning of the lyrics to "Reckless Love" by Cory Asbury, and worshipped with rhythm and chopsticks to "Build Your Kingdom" by Rend Collective.
The 1st-3rd graders also worshipped in Spanish with the help of Senorita Pena. The students were then given an opportunity to write a question about our new building to submit to Mr. Moore, and to join in prayer for the construction process to bring glory to God and His Kingdom.
Family question: What does a lost sheep have to do with "reckless" love?
Look for these Stories/Photos in Friday's E-Newsletter
3rd Grade American Hero Wax Museum
4th Grade Sacramento Field tTip Photos
5th Grade Walk Through the American Revolution
Elementary Fossil Presentation
Walk4Water Update
Imaginology Highlights
Summer at MCS
Summer Program - Galileo Innovation
MCS NEW SUMMER PROGRAM
now AVAILABLE for Enrollment
Galileo mixes summer day camp fun with hands-on, STEAM-inspired projects in fields from science and engineering to the visual and culinary arts. Supported by the boundless energy of the best staff around, Galileo campers grow with us from TK through 8th grade, emerging as confident creators ready to express themselves fearlessly, lead boldly and turn their ideas into reality. We call them Galileo Innovators, and they will change the world.
Camp Galileo (TK-5th grades): Six sessions offered June 25th-August 3rd, Monday-Friday from 9AM-3PM with extended care offered from 8AM-6PM.
Galileo Summer Quest (entering 5th-8th grades): Campers choose a different subject every week, creating go-karts, gourmet confections, robot pets and more in one of 12 majors.
Note: $100 off referral fee!
Optional extended care and healthy lunch. Learn more at
www.galileo-camps.com or 800-854-3684.
If you have questions, please contact Barbara O'Brian at
[email protected]. Thank you!
School Year 2018-2019
Enclosed is the 2018-2019 calendar which was sent to families in January. All future updates will be added to the website calendar. Look for more details about 2018-2019 coming soon.
Happy Birthday & Spirit Rock Fun
Happy Birthday!
April
Heather Harrison 4/3
Paulette Seaman 4/7
Morgan Knight 4/11
Lisa Bahadoor 4/12
Christopher Carpenter 4/16
Natalie English 4/26
Susan Conners 4/26
Lisa Brown 4/27
Natalie Rockwell 4/28
May
Terri Rodriguez 5/5
Christina Vanian 5/8
Polly Ernst 5/14
Brian Jones 5/20
Julie Hellriegel 5/26
Pax Pulido 5/28
Reggie Biancalani 5/29
Talene Campbell 5/31
Desiree Alford 5/31
This list is provided to you by our Parent Teacher Fellowship.
All-New PTF Newsletter and Logo
Our PTF wants to keep you connected to find ways to be involved in our community through their all new PTF NEWSLETTER. If you haven't seen the latest issue,
click here. Look for their next issue coming your way this week or next.
We appreciate the service and professionalism of our Parent Teacher Fellowship and their hearts and hands of service to the MCS Community. Thank you!
Spirit Rock - Celebrating the MCS Family
Happy Birthday to brothers Hagen and Jacob. Wishing you many "heavenly" birthday blessings. Wishing you a Blessed Birthday sweet Sophia. We hope you're enjoying a good Harry Potter book.
Thank you to our Parent Teacher Fellowship for providing this opportunity to celebrate milestones in the lives of the MCS Family.
Sign ups are full for 2017-2018
Please email a photo of your special rock design and person to: [email protected] so that we can feature them weekly.
Elementary & Middle School Ed Tech Corner
MCS students are developing as strong digital age learners and we want to share with you the exciting things that are going on in Educational Technology! Our Digital Learning Coaches, Mrs. Dogterom and Mr. Rahm, will share highlights, tips and advice related to our growing digital age learners in our weekly e-newsletter!
Check back for weekly tips from Mr. Rahm and Mrs. Dogterom.
Middle School E-Newsletter
JoyFULL
"You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore."
Psalm 16:11 ESV
E-Newsletter: 04.23.18
Middle School
Middle School Awards Chapel
Lion Pride Recognition and Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award
6th Grade: Respect
Nate Savoie
Gracie Formsma
Kayla Meyer
Olivia Morris
7th Grade: Beatitudes
Garo Garabedian
Maddie Braun
Faith Leonard
Mallory Davis
8th Grade: Leadership
Lauren Biagotti
Vicky Zhang
Connor Olson
Reese Rasmussen
In chapel last Monday, it was an honor to recognize both current students as well as a special alumni for significant achievements.
Current students were awarded with the quarterly Lion Pride Award. This award is given to students who consistently reflect Christ-like character. In 6th grade, students are awarded for exhibiting respect, in 7th grade, the beatitudes, and in 8th grade, leadership.
In addition to awarding these well deserving students, our very own alumni and 2018 winter Olympian for the bob sled,
Carlo Valdes, was presented with the first ever
"Distinguished Alumni of the Year" award. This new award will be presented annually in recognition of an MCS Alumni whose accomplishments, affiliations, and/or career has brought honor to the MCS legacy within the community. We were thrilled to present this award to Carlo Valdes who was selected for the determination, courage, and tenacity he demonstrated in his Olympic pursuits.
Check out the great coverage we received about Carlo in the LA Times
Look for these Stories in Friday's E-Newsletter
Middle School Jazz Band & String Orchestra Results - ACSI Festival
Imaginology Highlights
Congratulations to our 7th/8th Boys Basketball Championship
Cinematic Arts Universal Studios Field Trip Video
Middle School Share2Wear April 24th
This month's Share2Wear benefits 2 things we love dearly: our Alumni and Shalimar!
MCS Alum Joey McGuinness is in the process of carrying out his Eagle Scout Project for MIKA, an organization that operates out of Shalimar! There is a surf ministry in place for the Shalimar kids, but it currently is very challenging to operate and is therefore limiting how often this ministry can be put into action. Joey saw that need for a permanent structure next to the beach to store the surfboards and many supplies to allow this ministry to take place. Joey then developed a plan and has raised $5,500 toward the construction of this storage, but still needs $500 to complete the assembly. We will proudly come alongside him and help him serve our friends at Shalimar.
This month we will SHARE 1 or more dollars to help Joey complete this storage for MIKA's Surf Ministry at Shalimar.
For the WEAR portion, students will participate in Twin/Group Match Day with groups of 2, 3, or 4 people in their homerooms.
Students are encouraged to get creative while matching their partners in at least 3 different ways (shirt color, pants, shoe color, hair style, accessories, theme, etc.). Students have been notified of this dress day via student Schoology. All school dress code guidelines apply.
We are looking forward to helping Joey, those who serve at MIKA, and our friends at Shalimar, all while having fun on our campus!
Information about MIKA Christian Surf Club:
Over the past 13 years, Surf Club has brought people from all walks of life together due to some common interests: a love of surfing and Jesus. Each Surf Club, a local pastor or leader starts off our day with a devotion. Surf instructor's provide one on one, or small group surf lessons. Soccer games begin on the beach, as beach patrollers keep a watchful eye, and small groups or individuals provide lunch and refreshments. It's an incredibly exciting and exhausting day at the same time, and some beautiful, unlikely relationships are built! For more info or to volunteer visit
www.mikacdc.org/mika-christian-surf-club/
Middle School TOT April 24th
Tomorrow is Middle School Take Out Tuesday for those who purchased in advance. Don't forget to bring your receipt and send it in with your student tomorrow.
Cheer On Your MCS LIONS at their Home Games!
COME OUT AND SUPPORT your MCS LIONS at their upcoming SPRING home games. It's always fun to hear your peers and family cheer you on!
BOYS'
VOLLEYBALL HOME GAMES
GIRLS'
FLAG FOOTBALL HOME GAMES
Mon (4/23) 3:15: 6th Grade vs. Huntington Christian
Tue (4/24) 3:15: 7th Grade vs. Valley
Fri (4/27) 3:15: 7th Grade vs. Bethany
Fri (5/4) 3:15: 7th Grade vs. Liberty
Fri (5/4) 3:15: 8th Grade vs. Calvary CM
Mon (5/7) 3:15: 6th Grade vs. Harbor Day
Thu (5/10) 3:15: 8th Grade vs. Hungtington Christian
Mon (4/23) 3:15: 7th Grade vs. Cal CM
Wed (4/25) 3:15: 7th Grade vs. MCS 8th Grade
Wed (4/25) 3:15: 8th Grade vs. MCS 7th Grade
Tue (5/1) 3:15: 7th Grade vs. Hungington Christian
Wed (5/2) 3:15: 8th Grade vs. Cal CM
Tue (5/8) 3:15: 8th Grade vs. Huntington Christian
For a list of all games (off campus and on campus) and practice schedules, click here.
May 11th is a half day of school for middle school but they are not involved in elementary Grandparents/Special Friend day. As much as possible, early check-outs of middle school students should be avoided. In the event that a middle school student will be checked out by your elementary student's guests, they will need to be checked out at the front office downstairs. If a middle school student will be checked out early, it would be helpful and appreciated to pre-arrange the early dismissal by contacting Robin Walker in the middle school office at
[email protected]. When emailing, please include the student name as well as the name of the adult that will be checking the student out. All middle school students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. and will walk through carpool in the field area as usual. Cars will be dismissed at 12:40 p.m.
Congratulations on the upcoming graduation of your son/daughter from Mariners Christian School. We're excited to celebrate this milestone with you and your family and want to provide you with details to assist you in your planning. Click for the continuation.
Learning Center - New Tutoring Hours
The Learning Center is now offering homework help during lunch Tuesday-Friday and after school Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Our goal is to support students and their academic goals in organization, time management, test preparation, and homework help. We want to teach students strategies that will help them achieve success in both their academic careers and for the rest of their lives beyond MCS. Below are the available times. No need to sign up in advance.
Monday: After school from 3:00-3:30
Tuesday: Bring your lunch and meet us in the Learning Center at lunch.
Wednesday: Bring your lunch and meet us in the Learning Center at lunch or after school from 3:00-3:30.
Thursday: Bring your lunch and meet us in the Learning Center at lunch or after school from 3:00-3:30.
Friday: Bring your lunch and meet us in the Learning Center at lunch.
Please note that there is no Lego Club this year (the blurb was accidentally added in the original 2-16 E-News) and these are the correct hours for the Learning Center.
High School Information
Mater Dei High School invites you to "Seussical the Musical" (their senior musical) and it will be performed at the Mater Dei Grotto!
Junior High tickets are $5 each but on FRIDAY, April 27, junior high students will be FREE when they use the coupon code FutureMonarch when they order their tickets. Click for flyer with all the details. It is going to be a great performance!!! #FutureMonarchFriday. For more information, visit: www.materdei.org/admissions.
Crean Lutheran High School invited you to check out their Summer Youth Camps at this link. For more information about Crean Lutheran, visit: https://www.clshs.org/
Servite High School Scholastic Testing: The Admissions Office will be administering Scholastic Testing Service's Pre-HSPT on Saturday, April 28, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. A fee of $25 covers the cost of test administration, scoring, and a snack on the day of the exam. The "Pre-HSPT" is designed to benefit 7th grade students by allowing them to practice a scaled version of the Entrance Exam prior to the official admissions process in January, 2019. It is especially valuable in identifying areas that may need some work. Depending on results and interest, Servite may follow-up the Pre-HSPT with enrichment offerings during the summer in order to assist students in preparing for the rigors of high school coursework. A fee of $25 covers the cost of test administration, scoring, and a snack on the day of the exam.
Register here.
Newport Harbor High School: Contact Diana Long at 949.646.1556, ext. 1.
In chapel last Monday, it was an honor to recognize both current students as well as a special alumni for significant achievements.
MCS Alum Joey McGuinness is in the process of carrying out his Eagle Scout Project for MIKA, an organization that operates out of Shalimar! There is a surf ministry in place for the Shalimar kids, but it currently is very challenging to operate and is therefore limiting how often this ministry can be put into action. Joey saw that need for a permanent structure next to the beach to store the surfboards and many supplies to allow this ministry to take place. Joey then developed a plan and has raised $5,500 toward the construction of this storage, but still needs $500 to complete the assembly. We will proudly come alongside him and help him serve our friends at Shalimar.
Tomorrow is Middle School Take Out Tuesday for those who purchased in advance. Don't forget to bring your receipt and send it in with your student tomorrow.
Mater Dei High School invites you to "Seussical the Musical" (their senior musical) and it will be performed at the Mater Dei Grotto! 
