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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 1978
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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 | | Tim Kubrock, Principal |
Dear MBA Family,
Greetings from beautiful M.B.A., where "Land and Sea Unite to Inspire." The sky is blue, the grass is green and the stars and stripes are fluttering gently in the ocean breeze as I look out over the campus. I can hear student voices out in the corridors of Grunke Hall. Our theme this school year "The Time is Now," is based on Ecclesiastes 3:1, which reads "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven." Our students, your children, are being challenged to live life to the fullest this year. Now is the time for action!
Last week-end, our 64 seniors enjoyed Senior Survival, their 5-day experience of outdoor survival, bonding, bible study and team activities at Leoni Meadows Summer Camp and Retreat Center. David Lara has led out in Senior Survival for the past 9 years. Thank you Mr. Lara, and all those who have volunteered or helped make this experience a highlight for our seniors each year.
 Also last week-end, the Junior Class enjoyed a week-end camping trip to Yosemite National Park. Thank you Mr. Singer and others who helped make this experience possible. For some students, this was their first and perhaps only chance to ever visit Yosemite National Park. Famed American naturalist, John Muir once said "No temple made with hands can compare with Yosemite....as if into this one mountain mansion Nature had gathered her choicest treasures..." |
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MBA Happenings
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This week-end MBA will be hosting our big annual Friendship games Flag-football tournament (click here for schedule of events). Classes on Friday will follow a homeleave day schedule with 11th period ending at 12:25 for the day. In addition to MBA, 10 schools will be here to participate with games beginning on Friday at 12:00noon. Games will continue on Saturday evening (8:00pm) and Sunday morning (8:00am). Our special guest speaker is Dr. John McVay, president of Walla Walla University. We will also have a musical concert featuring Christian singer/songwriter David Harsh on Friday evening. On Sabbath morning at 10am, Debbie Fritz will be sharing her powerful personal 9/11 testimony, "God can Use You," in Baker Chapel.
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Looking Ahead
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Next week will be class officer elections on Monday, Sept. 5 (click here for adjusted schedule). Next week-end (Sept. 9-11), the CCC Bible Conference will take place at the Soquel Conference center. Any students who are interested in attending (cost--$30) may sign up at Pastor PJ Deming's office. Our fall Week of Prayer will take place from September 12-17 with special guests Tim Reisenberger and Kemily Morrison. On Thursday, Sept. 15, we will be doing our first school-wide "Project Blitz" community service day. Our first homeleave of this year will begin on Wednesday, September 28 at 12:25pm. Classes will resume on Monday, Oct. 3.
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| Be watching your mail for information about senior yearbook tributes for your child. For more information, contact Mr. Rex Hossler at: network@montereybayacademy.org
Also be watching for information on how you can access PowerSchool to see your child's grades and attendance reports. You should have received your access code already. Contact Academic Vice-Principal Donna Baerg for more information. academics@montereybayacademy.org
Lastly, when checking out your child for the week-end, please do not take them during a program or worship service. Friday evenings-7:30-9:00pm and Sabbath morning-10:00-12:30pm. Thank you for your help in planning ahead.
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Thank you for entrusting your children to us this school year. We will do our very best to provide a safe, nurturing environment where they can thrive and grow. Attached, you will find a schedule of this week-ends games and events (click here).
Make it a great day. All the best,
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.