I am very happy to announce the arrival of twin girls, Aubrey Carmen and Autumn Kara Fitting to the MBA family!  They were born to Dean Patricia and Matt on May 24 and are now safely home with mom and dad in the girls' dorm.  The dorm students had a chance to meet them a few days ago when Matt and Patricia brought them to dorm worship.  Congratulations to the proud parents and grandparents!  I'm pretty sure that Grandmothers Carmen and Kara are happy to share their names with these little granddaughters!

· Unfortunately, there is a strong chance (over 50%) of rain this week-end (dress accordingly).  Sunday's commencement will probably be held in the gymnasium, instead of the lawn.
· All Sophomores and Freshmen need to move out of the dorms after their last test unless they are involved in week-end music programs or have siblings who are graduating. 
· All Juniors and Seniors are expected to participate in graduation marching exercises during the week-end.  Exceptions need to be requested to MBA administration in writing.
· Marching practice for all Juniors and Seniors is at 6:00pm-Thursday, June 2 in the church.
· When leaving campus, please sign your children out from the dorms with the deans during the week-end.
· Dorm rooms are available for families to use free of charge beginning at 3:00pm Friday (contact the respective deans to make arrangements).  There will be a $10 key deposit.
· Dorm close/open times: Friday 11pm.  Sabbath-open 7am.  Saturday night close 12am. 
· Final check-out on Sunday FOLLOWING graduation (12:00-5:00pm)
· Cafeteria meals are available through Sunday lunch for $9 each (call ex. 1291 to arrange). 
· We ask everyone to refrain from using air horns, fireworks, silly string or beach balls during the services.  Thank you. (Click to view Graduation Weekend Schedule / Student Expectations)

· Friday Consecration at 8:00pm will feature MBA Pastor Jeff Deming as speaker. 
· Sabbath Baccalaureate service at 11:00am will be presented by Don Mackintosh, Director, Amazing Facts College of Evangelism. 
· Sabbath afternoon final Oceanaires/Westwinds concert at 4:00pm in Baker Chapel.
· Saturday night class night will begin at 9:00pm in the gym.  All seniors march in and usually have their family excort them down the aisle.  They often chose a theme or style for this entrance.  Be prepared to participate with your child!
· Sunday morning, former MBA pastor and principal Bill Keresoma '70 will be speaking for Commencement at 10:00am.

I HAVE SOME GREAT NEWS TO ANNOUNCE!  Last Friday, we received a $1 million dollar pledge to help us completely remodel the dormitory bathrooms!!  The newly remodeled bathrooms will include individual showers and changing stalls for privacy and the latest in technology and energy efficiency. This gift is the jump start of a capital campaign project that will be a HUGE improvement for our students and visitors in the years to come. 

We are currently accepting applications for next school year.  Our admissions committee meets each Tuesday morning.  Students must re-apply or be accepted before they are able to: work at MBA this summer; reserve dorm rooms for next year; apply for financial aid; or schedule their classes.  (We have attached a tentative working copy of next year's class schedule, click here)  You should have already received the bright green re-application form in the mail for next year.  If you would like to save $100 next year, be sure to submit your child's reapplication ASAP and submit registration fee by July 15. (see the re-application form for more information or contact Registrar Donna Baerg at:  academics@montereybayacademy.org )

Be sure your child cleans out his/her locker and turns in books to the library to receive credit.  If you plan to sign your child up for approved summer classes, be sure to contact registrar Donna Baerg first to determine if academic credit will be accepted by MBA.