Enjoy this Tour of MCS video made by our middle school students from the Digital Media Arts and Theatre elective classes. We are so proud of our talented students!
THOUGHTS FROM THE HEART
Thoughts From The Heart
It's that time of year again! We are excited to offer the opportunity for our MCS middle school students and all MCS parents to send a "Thoughts From The Heart" Valentine to MCS students, staff, and teachers. Please click hereto download and print your Thoughts from the Heart at-home printables, so your child can receive our MCS version of a candy gram from you!
In order to send one of these notes/candy grams to your child, please follow the instructions below and
send your completed notes with money attached in an envelop for your child's classroom/homeroom teacher.
Please take note of these important details:
Thoughts From The Heart are $1 each
Sales begin Monday, 2/1 and continue through Wednesday, 2/10
The Grade and Homeroom must be filled out for each recipient to ensure they receive their Valentine.
Students will receive their Thoughts from the Heart on Friday, 2/12
HOW TO PURCHASE:
Middle school: ASB will be selling TFTH to middle school students during specified lunch recesses for Middle school students to purchase for teachers, fellow classmates and younger siblings throughout the week. Middle schoolers should bring cash to school in order to purchase. They can either print out the Thoughts From the Heart template & write their notes at home, or they can complete them at the time of purchase during their lunch recess.
Elementary: parents can purchase TFTH in two ways:
#1: **EASIEST OPTION FOR YOU** - print out the attached Thoughts From the Heart template and write notes to your children and/or teachers you wish to purchase a TFTH for. Place the notes, along with $1 per note you wish to purchase in an envelope and write "THOUGHTS FROM THE HEART" on the front of the envelope. We recommend sealing the envelope so that nothing falls out. Have your child turn the envelope in to their classroom/homeroom teacher. Please send exact change for the amount of TFTH you desire to purchase; any excess funds sent will be considered a donation.
#2: Visit the table outside the front lobby on 2/1-2/10 where you will find a Thoughts From The Heart station. We will provide printed TFTH notes at this table. You can write your notes and attach exact change to them with a paperclip and file them in the grade levels for your children in the TFTH box. If purchasing for multiple children, feel free to attach payment for all of your TFTH to one of the notes, but please file each note in the appropriate grade level so that we can ensure it gets to your child! Please bring exact change, as change will not be provided at this station. You are welcome to donate your change.
YEARBOOK
Dear 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.
Here are the details:
- Two options: 1/8th page for $20 or 1/4th page for $40
- Word limit: 80 words for 1/8th page or 160 words for 1/4th page
- Please proofread your submissions
- Words only no photos (We save the photo dedications for when your child is graduating.)
- Billing for the dedication will be through Smart Tuition at a later date.
There is limited space for dedications, so make sure to submit your dedication early to guarantee that it will be included. Submissions will be accepted until all available spots are purchased. The final deadline for submissions is Friday, February 5th. Please note that this deadline is earlier than previous years.
If you wish to purchase a dedication, send your written submission to: [email protected].
Please indicate which size dedication you would like:
1/8th ($20 - 80 words) or 1/4th ($40 - 160 words)
Thank you in advance for helping to make this yearbook a blessing to our students. If you have any questions please feel free to email us at [email protected]
In Him,
Sam Brooks and Sharee Pfaff - MCS Yearbook Advisers
Yearbooks for the 2019/2020 school year were passed out during the material return day back in June. If your child was enrolled in MCS last year but did not get an opportunity to receive a yearbook, then we would LOVE to make sure that you get to take one home! Simply email [email protected] and let us know your child's name and class and we will deliver it to their classroom to take home. If your child is remote we can leave one at the front desk for you to pick up. Thanks!
WELCOME NEW STAFF MEMBERS TO MCS!
Carla Colaianni: Director of Advancement
We would like to welcome our new Director of Advancement, Carla Colaianni! Click here to see Carla Colaianni's letter to the MCS community.
Megan O'Kelley: K/1 Remote Learning Facilitator
Ms. O'Kelley recently graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a B.A. in both Education Sciences and Political Science. Prior to working at MCS, she spent the past year working in local government as well as St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. She is a member of Mariners Church in Irvine. While in college, she devoted her summers working with the Youth Ministries at her hometown church in Santa Clarita. She hopes to one day implement mental health initiatives in K-12 schools, and has a heart for the socioemotional well-being of all students. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the beach, playing with her dogs, and spending time outdoors.
Re-enrollment for current students for the 2021-2022 school year is now open!
Please login to the parent portal to complete re-enrollment before Friday, February 12th to ensure space for your child!
WINTER BREAK: FEBRUARY 15 - FEBRUARY 19 NO SCHOOL!
JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
1/1 Robin Walker
1/2 Sue Celek
1/3 Keven Kroehler
1/9 Tessa Nease
1/12 Jennifer Crowell
1/12 Kristin Knecht
1/16 Dianne McVay
1/20 Sarah Kim
1/21 Lynda Lynch
1/24 Kelly Wu
1/31 Trang Nguyen
Elementary Exemplar Lions Awards
This week in chapel we celebrated selected students who have consistently exhibited the Lions Pact quality of "Include" in classrooms and on the playground. Our worship was led by the 5J Choir and our Faculty Worship Team. Affirmations were given to Frankie Vartanyan, Parker Kang, Augie Moldovan, Dalia Mudawar, Chase Brown, Naomi Leiato, Michael Motichko, Madison Dopita, Kabi Mungai, Sydney Chang, Austin Faggionato, Olivia Taylor, and Evie Geiger. We are proud of all our Lions!
Friday, February 5th is an Elementary dress up day! It's...SPORTS DAY!! Time to get your head in the game! Students come in your favorite sports gear/attire to represent your favorite teams and/or your favorite sports! Please leave equipment at home. It is sports day attire only. Free dress code guidelines apply. No cleats of any sort are allowed to be worn. Let's all have fun celebrating sports day together!
Middle School Finals February 1st/2nd!
MINIMUM DAYS 7:55am-11:00am.
The Middle school will have finals for English, Math, Science, and History on February 1st and 2nd. For the days of the finals there will be a shortened schedule. The school day will be from 7:55-11:00AM. Students are encouraged to study throughout the next few weeks, get a good night sleep prior to finals, and eat a good, brain-fueling breakfast.
Remote Learners:
If you are a remote learner, you will need to access a specific zoom link that will be provided before the final. In the zoom session, you will be able to ask clarifying questions, as well as communicate with your teacher when you are finished. The testing session will begin and end at the same time for both in-person and remote learners.
For any remote learner that desires to take the test in person, you are welcome to come to school Monday and Tuesday, February 1 and 2nd. You will take the test in your homeroom with your class. Please reach out to your homeroom teacher if you plan on coming either of the finals days.
We are praying our students finish strong with confidence and peace. Thank you for your continued partnership! And thank you for entrusting your children, one of God's greatest gifts, to our care!
Comfy Attire Day for MS Finals
Comfy Attire Day for MS Finals
All middle school students can enjoy comfy attire for both days of Finals! That means Monday and Tuesday, students can wear their comfiest clothes (including sweats, PJs, athletic wear, etc) so they are relaxed and ready to give their best effort on their Finals. Keep in mind dress code guidelines still apply (length, leggings criteria, no clothes with holes, no tank tops) and shoes are required (no slippers). All dress code guidelines apply and can be found the Schoology Latest and Greatest Page.
Chapel Recap
This week in our middle school Chapel, Mrs. Harrison shared a message that is relevant and applicable to everyone who had the pleasure of hearing it! How'd she do it? By using a cell phone analogy! A cell phone is an amazing piece of equipment, capable of a vast array of multifaceted functions. However, in order for a cell phone to do any of those amazing things, it has to have been plugged into it's power source. The second it becomes unplugged, it slowly starts dying. The very same is true for us as believers, and for our power source!
John 15:4-5 says "4 Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. 5 I am the vine, you are the branches. If you remain in me, and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." She asked every student to consider if they were connected to Jesus, and if not, what was preventing them to be connected to Him? She also gave everyone the opportunity to reflect on a part of their lives that they have not yet invited Jesus into, and then wait and see how He works when they invite him in!
For video footage of this Chapel, follow us on our middle school Instagram page.
Every morning, we are seeing at least one child, often more, complaining of a tummy ache. Most of the time these children have not eaten breakfast. Eating a healthy breakfast has been shown to improve concentration, lead to better test scores, increased energy and help maintain healthier body weight. Breakfast is especially important in the age group of our students at MCS, as young children's brains use about half of the body's energy each day. Mornings can be busy and stressful; after a busy morning and no breakfast, these children are coming to school already depleted of energy with no way to restock.
Explore the grocery store with your kids for healthy quick breakfast options. You'll find a wide array of options: bars packed with protein and carbs, protein drinks, frozen breakfast sandwiches, burritos, breakfast bowls, waffles, frozen muffins packed with hidden veggies, instant oatmeal cups, yogurt, and of course the always available banana. Eating something quick, even in the car on the way to school, really does set up our kids for success!
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