SMILE: Picture Day is Thursday
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Picture Day for all MCS students (grades TK-8th grade) will be held on
Thursday, September 26th
. Picture retakes will be held on October 30th.
Click the button below to learn more about the
Picture Day dress code
and
how to order your pictures
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New Families! Please join Mrs. Harrison, Administration, MCS Board Members and fellow new parents
for a time of socializing
, appetizers, and an update on our Bright Future Campaign. We can't wait to share our vision for students with you!
This is a Parents Only event.
Join us on
September 25th
or
October 10th
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We look forward to celebrating together on October 30th! Please feel free to
share this event
with your family and frien
ds, including Grandmothers and Alumni Moms. Visit
marinerscs.org/ladiesluncheon
to RSVP or to participate.
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Parking Reminders for MCS Parents
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Please DO NOT park - even for just a minute
- in any of the parking lots that are across the street from MCS. Help MCS be GOOD NEIGHBORS by adhering to the "NO MCS PARKING" signs that are located at each of the driveways.
Additionally, there is
NO PARKING
along the
red FIRE lane
by the MCS Front Door.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation,
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AppJam+ Returns to MCS and Begins Soon
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AppJam+ is a 10-week after-school mobile app development program for 4th-8th grade students.
Classes meet at MCS on Monday and Wednesday from 3:00-4:30, starting the week of September 30th
, and culminate in the AppJamboree Showcase on December 3rd, where students have the opportunity to win awards and prizes for their apps. (MCS has won awards at the last 2 showcase events!)
Students are not required to bring any equipment to class. MCS and Dreams for Schools provide instruction, equipment, and supplies.
For additional information about the program, please contact Terri Rodriguez, Director of Technology and Maker Education, at
trodriguez@marinerscs.org
The cost of the program is $475 per student. Limited partial scholarships are available. Please contact Keven Kroehler for details at
kkroehler@marinerscs.org
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Mariners Institute for the Arts
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If you would like to volunteer for any of our Arts program classes or opportunities, click the link below. If you have any questions, please email
jamie.kruse@marinerscs.org
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Father/Daughter Adventures
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MCS Dads—are you looking for an incredible way to make lifelong memories with your daughter? The Orange Blossom Native Nation (formerly known as Indian Princesses) is open to new MCS fathers & daughters to come enjoy some events such as camping, archery, rock climbing, fishing, swimming, horseback riding, San Diego Zoo Safari, surfing, canoeing, sledding, pumpkin carving, daddy/daughter dances, and other fun adventures.
This is open to MCS girls in Kindergarten through 8th grade. These monthly events are some of the most treasured experiences for these girls and their fathers. For more info, text or email Larry Birnbaum - 714.655.8108 -
Larry@LmbEnterprises.com
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Build a Lifetime of Memories by Joining MCS Adventure Guides!
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The Adventure Guides program was developed to help strengthen family relationships. Kindergarten through sixth grade boys (and their dads) are invited to join the fun and experience new adventures this year!
Click for the 2019-2020 calendar
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Questions, please contact MCS Dad Todd Abboud at
toddabboud@yahoo.com.
Thank you!
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Sign Up for the Spirit Rock
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Celebrate your student with the Spirit Rock! The Spirit Rock is the perfect way to display a special message for birthdays, milestones, holidays, and more.
There are still a few spots open! Sign up below.
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This event was created for moms and sons to play together, and to meet other MCS moms and sons! Pre-registration only – no sales at Irvine Lanes. $15 ticket price includes shoe rental, pizza and soda. Limited number of spots/lanes available.
Sunday, October 6, 2019
2-4pm
Irvine Lanes
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MCS September/October Staff Birthdays
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9/30
Sandra Gonzales
10/5
Debbie Santy
10/5
Sammy Soyring
10/5
Elizabeth Sanchez
10/13
Mindy Gatchell
10/20
Brandi Gibbs
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No More Clipping Coupons
Boxtops are an easy way to support PTF events! Check out the new, easy app! With the Box Tops mobile app, you can scan your receipt, find participating products, and instantly add Box Tops to our school's earnings.
Click here to download the app
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Continuing this year’s “Reflect the Son” theme, our Elementary Principal, Mrs. Sick, used two fun animal videos to get us thinking about the type of friend we want to be. Then she tied it to the story of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:30-37 using a Crossroads Kids Club video. Mrs. Sick challenged us to think about how the Good Samaritan displayed the two Lions’ Pact characteristics of “notice” and “support” towards his care of the injured man. Jesus asks us model this behavior of mercy and care for others.
See the following link to view clips of Mrs. Sick's message and chapel worship as well as videos presented during chapel and the new songs we are learning this month in chapel.
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Families interested in joining the MCS Cub Scouts are invited to join us for a Beach Bonfire at Corona Del Mar State Beach Fire Rings from 4:30-7pm on Wednesday, September 18th.
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Last Friday, the middle school ASB hosted a New Student Luncheon for students who were new to MCS middle school this year. ASB had several purposes for the luncheon: 1) to continue to get to know the most recent additions to our middle school family better, 2) to check in with the new students to see how their transition the first few weeks of school has been, and 3) to gain insight from them on how we can continue to help future incoming students adjust to MCS well. Judging by the laughter, the smiles, and the conversations in the room, the luncheon was an absolute success! The dessert table full of cookies of all flavors and sizes only added to the enjoyment of the afternoon!
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7th and 8th Grade Sewing Class Fun!
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As one of our first projects in sewing this year, our 7th and 8th grade girls have been making scrunchies while having loads of fun. They took the opportunity to bless our outdoor aides with their home-made scrunchies as a big "THANK YOU FOR ALL THEY DO FOR OUR SCHOOL!"
Mrs. Rogers, Visual Arts Teacher
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Our first Share2Wear of the year is upon us! Share2Wear days provide opportunities for our middle school students to practically and tangibly make a difference in our community, while getting to participate in a fun themed dress day! For our Share2Wear days, as long as a student “shares” the selected item, they get to “wear” the clothes related to the themed dress day! Our “share” days will be on Tuesdays and our “wear” days will be on Wednesdays! Here’s what this means for September 24th and 25th.:
On
Tuesday, 9/24
, the students will bring in a dollar amount of their choosing (minimum of $1) to “share”. All money collected will go toward the i
mmediate need of the people in the Bahamas
who are in crisis due to the recent natural disaster that swept through their country.
Click
for details.
Students MUST “share” on Tuesday if they want to participate in the “wear” themed dress day on Wednesday. If they forget their share item on Tuesday, they have one last opportunity to bring it Wednesday morning if they want to dress in the theme.
Then, on
Wednesday, 9/25
, the students who “shared” will dress in our selected theme for this month…
”SPORTS DAY – Dress like a player or dress like a fan!”
Our students can deck out in attire related to their favorite sport or favorite team! Students must have at least 2 items representing their team or sport to participate. (All school dress code guidelines apply -
view themed dress guidelines here
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As always, a trophy will be awarded to the Homeroom with the most participation and the most creative homeroom photo!
We encourage 100% participation in our middle schools students so that we can do our part in caring for those in need in our community and beyond, and seek out ways to Reflect the Son to those in need. This year, the relief fund we'll be giving through is Samaritan's Purse! For more details, visit:
Samaritans Purse Hurricane Dorian Relief
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Schoology Workshop for Middle School Parents
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This fall, MCS will be offering Schoology Fall Parent Workshops to go over the key features of Schoology for Middle School parents. These will be a great, small workshops for parents to learn more about how to use Schoology and answer any questions you may have!
Click the button below to sign up!
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To view the Fall 2019 Game Schedule click below. Questions, please contact MCS Athletic Director Mac Thompson at
mthompson@marinerscs.org
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Middle School Uniform Policies and Guidelines
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In middle school, the first few weeks of school are used as an opportunity to teach and train students regarding all policies and expectations. Part of this training focuses on uniform guidelines and dress code expectations. We have worked to communicate all dress code guidelines to both parents and students over the past few weeks, and given opportunity and time for students to make sure they have the proper school attire. We want to clearly communicate that the expectation is that students will apply this training into practice as they adhere to all uniform and dress code guidelines.
It is also important to communicate that now that students have completed their grade-level meetings with Mrs. Niles, dress guidelines will be fully implemented and enforced. Accountability to all guidelines will be provided to any middle school student who does not meet MCS uniform guidelines.
It's go time - make sure you are meeting these expectations for the school year!
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Pacifica Christian High School
Open House Events
Saturday, October 19, from 2-4 PM and Saturday, November 16, from 2-4 PM
Pacifica invites MCS middle-school families to their Open House, where you will have the opportunity to:
- Understand how their mission & vision equip young people to think and live well
- Hear about life at Pacifica from student ambassadors
- Learn about their academic, art & athletic programs
- Meet faculty, staff & parent ambassadors
MCS Middle School Parent Coffee
- Middle school parents are invited to join Pacifica's Head of School, David O'Neil, for an informal coffee gathering and information session on Wednesday, October 16 at 9:30 AM in The Vail's Home. This gathering is a great opportunity to learn more about Pacifica in an intimate environment. To RSVP, please email Sarah Parsons:
sparsons@pacificaoc.org
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Applications for the 2019-2020 School Year Available Now!
Schedule a Shadow Day or Campus Tour
September – May
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Crean Lutheran High School
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Upcoming Crean Shadow Dates Begin September 25th
Crean Lutheran cordially invites MCS eighth grade students to their upcoming Shadow days where they'll spend half a day on campus at Crean Lutheran. For more details, please contact Mrs. Tara Mathis, Director of Admissions, at
mathis@creanlutheran.org
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Click below for details.
Additionally, 7th grade students are eligible to experience a Shadow Day in the Spring.
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Crean Lutheran High School
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Preview Day on Friday, October 4, from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Preview Day will provide students with the opportunity to meet faculty, staff, current students, learn about academic and extracurricular offerings, and have fellowship with future classmates. Each student will receive a FREE shirt, swag bag, a snack, and Chick-fil-A lunch!
We are hosting a parent session from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. for parents interested in touring and learning more about Crean Lutheran while your student is enjoying Preview Day!
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A Note from the Health Office
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The
Health office website
is your first stop for all questions related to Health and Wellness at MCS. There you will find information on what to do when your child is sick or has an injury, our public health requirements, immunizations, and more!
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