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MCS Weekly Announcements
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sept 19 Curriculum Night (7 pm)
Sept 20-22 7th Grade WA History Field Trip
Sept 23-27 Spirit Week
Sept 27 - Walk-a-Thon/Ready-Set-Climb) ( Note : Date change to Oct. 4th)
2019-20 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Attached is the school calendar for the year.
CHAPEL DAY
Families are welcome to join us every Friday at New Hope Church from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Please remember to park at MCS and walk over.
FREE & EASY WAYS TO HELP THE SCHOOL
Explore all the ways to benefit MCS.
MCS THEME

Our theme for this year is
Mining Knowledge .
Mining knowledge is based on
Psalm 18:2

"The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
    my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."

FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL!
The MCS Board and MCS Staff welcomed our returning school families back for another year. We are excited that 16 new families and 23 new students joining our community! We are looking forward to a great year! The staff has worked diligently over the summer preparing their classrooms and lessons with your students in mind. 

Tuesday, Sept 4th marked the 63rd year that Monroe Christian School has opened its doors for a new school year! Each new year is fresh with possibilities for our students to learn and grow, for our teachers to hone their craft, and for parents to support their children as they grow and journey into the next phase of childhood. We are all privileged to work for our students, for our parents, and for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  
 
It is fun to see all the excitement as younger students are showing off their new backpacks and their new shoes while older students compare how tall they have grown. Let us all remember what these first days look like as the days get cooler and rainier, when the homework seems overwhelming, and the emotions plateau or dip. Today is ripe with optimism, potential, and despite a few butterflies; joy! Wishing everyone a blessed school year abundant with promise. 

Mrs. Werkhoven and Mrs. Timmerman are acclimating to her new roles. As you stop by the office, please take the time to welcome them.

Mrs. Elaine Obbink
MCS Administrator
SOCCER!

Soccer practice has begun for the 5th to 8th grade students. There is still room to sign up! If your student is interested, please contact Coach Austin Van Belle at austinvanbelle@gmail.com, for necessary paperwork and schedule games.

Here are the games that are currently scheduled for September:

  • Monday, Sept 16 Monroe Christian School - home (4 pm)
  • Thursday, Sept 19 Cedar Park Christian (4 pm)
  • Monday, Sept 23 Monroe Christian School - home (4 pm)
  • Wednesday, Sept 25 Holy Trinity(4pm)
  • Thursday, Sept 26 Grace Academy (starts 3:30 p.m.)
P.E. SCHEDULE
Physical Education will take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Please make sure your child/ren come appropriately dressed to participate in these activities.
SPIRIT FRIDAYS
We are encouraging each student to dress in school colors each Friday. What are the MCS colors? Blue and gold!
 
Students are encouraged to wear blue and gold clothing and accents that include those colors. What is acceptable besides clothing? Shoe laces, hats (which will remain in the hallway during class), bows, ribbons, jewelry, or anything that is not a distraction to the student or to the class. We love our school and we are proud of all the learning that takes place here. Let's share our spirit!
SAVE THE DATE

Annual School-Wide Walk-A-Thon ( Ready-Set-Climb )
Friday, Oct. 4, at 3:00 here at MCS
More details to follow!
SPIRIT WEEK
Spirit Week is taking place in two weeks, Sept. 23-27, to get us excited about our Walk-A-Thon!

Monday - Pajama Day
Tuesday - Beach Day
Wednesday - Crazy Day (hair/sock/clothes)
Thursday - Sports Day
Friday - Fancy Friday (button down shirt, tie, dress)
PIZZA LUNCH & POPCORN DAYS

This Friday, Sept. 13th, TAPP will hold the first Pizza Lunch for the school year. Students have the option of purchasing 1 slice of pizza (either pepperoni or cheese), a sweet treat, and Capri Sun for $4.00. If your child would like a second slice of pizza added, the total cost for lunch is $6.00. Orders must be submitted to the teachers before the students leave for Chapel. If you would like to pay for the entire year, you can submit payment in full to the office (one slice of pizza is $76.00 for the year and two slices are $114.00 for the year) 19 days total for the year.


TAPP's also offers Popcorn Day which will be begin on Wednesday, Oct. 2nd. A bag of popcorn can be purchased for $0.50 or popcorn and a Capri Sun for $1.00. Please send your order and money to your child's teacher at the beginning of the school day. If you would like to pay for the entire year then you can submit payment in full to the office as well (popcorn can be purchased for $7.50 and popcorn and Capri Sun for $15.00) 15 days total for the year.

Prepaid cards will be available in the office for purchase.

The full calendar schedule for the year is forthcoming. 
DISH CONTAINERS & PIANO

Did you leave behind any containers after bringing in food/dish to share during our Annual School Picnic? If you did, please stop by the office and pick them up.

Rod & Nancy Munro have a piano that they would like to donate. The piano is in excellent condition. If you are interested let the office know and we will provide you their contact information.
SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITIES
There are plenty of opportunities for MCS families to volunteer this year. You can sign up any time in the office or by sending an email to secretary@monroechristian.org . We need people for the following:
 
Recess Duty (double service hours!)
Room Parent
Building & Grounds
Technology
Promotions
Walk-a-Thon/Ready-Set-Climb (set-up and clean-up)
Watch D.O.G.S.
TAPP
E-Care - Mondays from 3:30 - 4:30 pm
MCS STAFF FOR 2019-20

Grade/Class Teacher(s)

PS Sue Jansons/Chasity Meyer
PK Sue Jansons/Chasity Meyer
Kindergarten Dorie Hughes
First Leanne Sytsma
Second Deanna Bailly
Third, Fourth, & Fifth Amanda Brown & Sydney Obbink (Miss O)
Sixth homeroom Heather Moses
Seventh homeroom Rose Rodriguez
Eighth homeroom Eric Warren
PE Austin VanBelle
Music Rose Rodriguez
Library Each teacher (Rose-Librarian)

Administration/Staff Member

Elaine Obbink/ Administrator
Becky Werkhoven/ Finance Director
Lita Timmerman/ Operations & Promotions Director
MCS BOARD FOR 2019-20
 
Position on Board Member/Committee

President Brian VandenHeuvel
Vice President/Finance Janet Gjerde
Secretary/Promotions & Curriculum Cheryl Jansen
Treasurer/Safety Ji Park*
Board Member/Promotions Riley Anderson*
Board Member/Building & Grounds Craig Cox
Board Member/T.A.P.P. & Promotions Christy Dunn*
Board Member/Building & Grounds & Promotions Joe Dunn*
Board Member/T.A.P.P. Kathlyn Hughes
Board Member/Safety Ben Werkhoven
Administrator Elaine Obbink

  *new this year
IMMUNIZATIONS

Reminder : New Vaccine Requirement

What Is the Requirement?

One dose of MMR is required for all children age 1 year and older in child care or preschool. Two doses of MMR vaccine are required for all students in Kindergarten through 12 th  grade. A minimum of 28 days must separate the two doses of MMR vaccine, which means someone needing both MMR doses will need one dose given as soon as possible, followed by another appointment scheduled a month from the first MMR dose. Children catching up with the MMR immunization schedule are considered to be in conditional status until 30 days after the second dose of the MMR vaccine comes due.

Attached is a  letter  with additional information.
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