Friday, February 21, 2020
A BIG Bright Future Update!
We are so excited to share BIG news with you about Phase II Construction. A message was sent to the entire MCS community earlier this afternoon. To read that message, click the button below!
MCS Gala 2020
We cannot wait to spend the evening with you! Thanks to our incredible sponsors, our Live Auction is shaping up to be INCREDIBLE! This year, the Live Auction is all about experiences . Here are just a few to look forward to:

  • Week stay at Disney Aulani on Oahu with Airline credit
  • Matt Barkley experience
  • A weekend to remember complete with Private Jet Getaway
  • Desert Escape; Stay at a Luxury Home in PGA West, Spa Credits at La Quinta Resort
  • ...and More!

Click the link below to get your tickets!
Half Day - March 6
In order to give families ample time to prepare for the MCS Gala, students will have a half day of school on March 6. 

Half Day Dismissal Times:

TK: 11:55am
K - 3rd: 12pm
4th - 5th: 12:30pm
Middle School: 12:30pm
Middle School and Elementary Difference Maker Update
The MCS Difference Maker Program exists to provide opportunities for students to see the needs in their community and actively meet those needs, impacting the world around them in Jesus’ name. The Difference Maker program has continued to thrive this year, and we are excited to share what God did through our Difference Maker students in the fall semester!

Click the button below to learn more!
Yearbook Dedications
TK – 7th Grade Families:

It’s that time of year again! You have the opportunity to honor your TK – 7th grade child with a dedication in our annual yearbook. The focus of the written dedication is to affirm, bless, and honor your MCS child.

The final deadline for submissions is March 13th.

Click the button for more info!
Check the Lost & Found
All items in the Lost & Found are donated at the end of the month. Items that are commonly lost include water bottles, lunch boxes, sweatshirts, and even shoes! Please be sure to check the Lost & Found if your student is missing anything.
PTF News
Wear and Share
Wear and Share is a great opportunity to share and select gently loved MCS uniform and Spirit Wear items. Visit the gym mezzanine using the upper patio entrance anytime Monday – Wednesday, 2/24-2/26 .

You may donate MCS uniform or Spirit Wear items throughout the year in the front lobby Wear and Share Bin.
Pastors Chapel & Breakfast
Our Pastors Chapel has become a special tradition here at Mariners Christian School. Each year we invite pastors and leaders from the churches our MCS families attend to come and enjoy a breakfast together, and then worship with our students in chapel.

This year our Pastors Breakfast and Chapel is on Monday, March 16 .

Click the button below to see more details and to RSVP .
Digitally Distracted: Parenting in the Age of Technology
MCS is proud to welcome Tom Kersting, author of Disconnected: How to Reconnect Our Digitally Distracted Kids , for this very special event.

Armed with the latest scientific research, Tom will present tips and tactics on how to help our children reconnect with relationships and the world around them. This event is open to all MCS parents and friends of the MCS community. 

Tuesday, February 25 | 6:30pm
MCS February Staff Birthdays
2/2 – Kristen Chandler
2/9 – Lisa Collier
2/27 – Amy Green
2/28 – Jan Bryant
Elementary News
Read Across America Day
Monday, March 2 is Read Across America Day! Students are welcome to celebrate by dressing up as a book character of their choice. All Free Dress Dress Code Rules apply.

This is such a fun day for our students as they learn about the POWER OF READING! Complete with a book parade, special guest readers, and a door decorating contest!
Alumni Readers
We're looking for Alumni to visit Elementary classrooms on March 2nd between 9am - 2pm to read to our students.

We strive to be a community that brings in former students to be a great example to current students on campus. Read Across America Day is an important reminder to students that reading open up lots of doors, so why not be a great example of that! We hope to hear back from you!

Interested? Email us to RSVP.
Middle School News
Middle School Half Day: Friday, 2/28
Friday, February 28th is a Half Day for Middle School Only— All middle school students will be dismissed at 12:30 on this day in preparation for Evening of Honor. Though the much anticipated evening is specifically for 7th and 8th graders, all middle school students will be released at half day. In addition, students must remain for the duration of the half day. Any 7th or 8th grade student who leaves before the 12:30pm dismissal, will not be allowed to attend Evening of Honor.
High School Spotlight
Brethren Christian Preview Night
Friday, February 28, 2020

Visit Brethren Christian High School on February 28 for a Preview Night and stick around for a Jazz concert at 7pm! Click the link below for more info.
Attention Moms of 8th Grade Daughters! 
RTwelve is a Christian non-profit service organization for high school students in grades 9-12. The four-year program uses Romans 12 to provide a platform for Christian mothers & daughters to SERVE together, GROW in faith, and LEAD with courageous character. Learn more at www.rtwelve.org

Come learn about our organization and the membership process!

RTwelve Women of Newport Beach 
Informational coffee:
Tuesday, February 25th Contact Zanna Donaho for more information & to RSVP zannadonaho@yahoo.com
Newport Harbor - Fireside Chat
Please join us for the re-scheduled FIRESIDE CHAT with NEWPORT HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL SEAN BOULTON

Hear from a panel that includes a Harbor parent whose children attended private k-8 schools, several Harbor High faculty and ask any questions of Dr. Sean Boulton.

Thursday, February 27, 2020
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

At the home of
Nadine & Hazem Haddad
128 Kings Place
Newport Beach, CA 92663

Desserts & Wine catered by
Fork, Knife + Spoon

RSVP to Diana Long
dlong@nmusd.us or 949-646-1556 ext. 1

(Adults only….no students)