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THE TRUTH IS...
"The atmosphere at MBA is very warm and supportive, the teachers are very Christ centered, the school offers many interesting opprotunities for a variety of activities, and the campus is an idyllic place to attend school."
Linsdey Henning, Class of 2011
Sonora, CA |
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"It's a family friendly school, it creates opportunities in all aspects of life. Including education, life lessons, and getting closer to God. You also make friendships here that are impossible to make anywhere else."
Kaitlynn Gonzales, Class of 2010
Merced, CA |
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"Your school has provided a great christian environment for my son's spiritual growth. Also your school offers a very challenging academic environment. I have enjoyed seeing and hearing my son's personal growth. I love to see the fruit of my labor flourish. Thank You Monterey Bay Academy!"
Jose Valencia Sr., Current Parent
Chowchilla, CA |
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"My conversion to Christ at MBA set my life in a direction that cannot be described in words, because it has been an experience. I could never repay the valuable training and life preparation I received at MBA."
Jose Rojas, Class of 1979
Director, Volunteer Ministries, North American Division of SDA |
"I feel a certain pride toward MBA. I feel it is a school that really develops a child's character. Compared to other schools I have seen, MBA seems so personal and because of the boarding school experience, it is like a family. I feel very attached to MBA and being at MBA makes me feel like part of a kind of special 'club', a club connected with God that has many members that all have that same feeling."
Danica Betts, Class of 2011
Associated Student Body (A.S.B.) Executive Vice President 2010-2011 |
"I am indebted to the teachers and leaders that I now realize were making great sacrifices to work at MBA. The education, discipline, and life-long friendships from my years at MBA are invaluable assets that will live with me forever."
Scott Nelson, M.D., Class of 1988
Medical Director, CURE International, Haiti and Santo Domingo |
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From the Principal's Desk
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Dear MBA Family,
It is sobering events like the Japanese earthquake and Tsunami which cause us to think about the most important things in life. Our work here at MBA in preparing our students for the future is incomplete unless we point them to Jesus, our Creator and Savior. None of us will be taking any earthly possessions into the next life. The Bible tells us to store up our treasures in heaven, God is preparing a mansion for us. We have one MBA student this year, Nobu, who is now home with his family near Tokyo. They are all OK but have been experiencing many aftershocks. Our MBA family extends far and wide and we will be seeking ways to reach out to the victims of this disaster in Japan.
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MBA Happenings
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It has been a very busy few weeks on our campus. Since my last newsletter, we have experienced our Academy Days Open House week-end; hosted a Junior Varsity Basketball tournament; had Senior Talent program; sent students on trips to Walla Walla (College visitation), Pacific Union College (Choral Festival and Math/Science workshop), Albion (Marine Biology), Lake Tahoe (Snow ski trip), and reached the end of the third quarter. Right now during our Spring Break, a large MBA group under the direction of Pastor Jeff Deming and Science Teacher Fred Singer are on a Mission Trip to Belize. They are building a school and conducting Vacation Bible school meetings in Progresso, Belize.
Our campus is very quiet for Spring Vacation until Sunday, March 27. The dormitories and cafeteria are closed, but the school office is open. Classes will resume on Monday, March 28. We will be having our Spring Week of Prayer from March 28-April 2 with Pastor Keith Gray from Southwestern Adventist University as our speaker.
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MBA Golf Classic
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Time is fast approaching for the Twelfth Annual Monterey Bay Academy Golf Classic - Friday, April 22, 2011. The Golf Classic is a fundraising event that has contributed thousands of dollars to  MBA Scholarships for the past 11 years. Please review our golf website for all the details including our luncheon (vegetarian and non-vegetarian options), contests, sponsorship opportunities, and to REGISTER. For more information contact Charlotte Henderson at (831) 728-1481 ext. 1222 or email alumni@montereybayacademy.org
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Third Quarter Grades
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The third quarter grades were mailed this week along with re-application forms for all non-seniors. Please take the opportunity to review and discuss your child's grades with them. Quarter 3 grades will be added together with  quarter 4 grades and final semester exams to receive the final semester grade in June. If you would like to save $100 next year, be sure to submit your child's reapplication by May 6 and submit their registration fee by July 15. (see the re-application form for more information)
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MBA 2011-2012
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Tentative dates for next school year:
Aug. 11 -- Arrival date for all International students (TOEFL test and orientation on Aug. 12)
Aug. 14 -- Registration day
Aug. 15 -- First day of classes
Sept. 28-Oct. 2 -- First Home leave
Nov. 18-20 -- Parents' week-end
Nov. 20-27 -- Thanksgiving Vacation begins Sunday after parents' week-end, (Nov. 20)
Dec. 13-15 -- Semester Exams
Dec. 15-Jan. 3 -- Christmas Vacation
June 1-3, 2012 -- Graduation week-end
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Quote of the day: "Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success. " --Dale Carnegie
May God give you a blessed Sabbath rest.
All the best, sincerely yours,
Tim Kubrock
Principal
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Monterey Bay Academy is committed to excellence in communicating Jesus Christ while teaching young people to balance academics with everyday living in a clear and practical manner, so they will be equipped to grow in wisdom, integrity, and service.