Mariners Christian School   

All-School E-News
September 4, 2013

 

"Building a firm foundation through Christ-centered education."

 


"This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.  Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth."  
1 John 3:16, 18 NIV
In This Issue
Love Does
Welcome
Parent Student Handbook
Parent Coffees
Choicelunch
Back to School Nights
Parents in Prayer
Harvest Festival
Save the Date
2013-2014 Calendar
Pray for Mr. Sladek
2013-2014 
Looking Ahead 
 
SEPTEMBER 

19: 4th-8th BTSN 

25: Vision Screening
26: TK-3rd BTSN 

 

OCTOBER 

1-2: Picture Days
3: MS Parent Coffee
10: TK-5 Parent Coffee
11: Western Wear Dress
13: Harvest Festival
25-31: Library Book Fair
28: Golf Tournament 
(& Ladies Luncheon)
29-31: Half Days
29-31: Conferences 
31: End 1st Quarter

NOVEMBER

1: No School
22: Helicopter Golf Drop
25-29: No School

DECEMBER
20: Red Green Dress Day
20: Half Day
23- Jan 2: No School

JANUARY
10: Family Dinner/Bingo 
16: TK-8 Parent Coffee
20: No School
31: End 2nd Quarter

FEBRUARY
11: MS Grandparents Day
      (& Science Fair)
14: Red/Pink Dress Day
17-21: No School

MARCH
17: Green Dress Day
28: Half Day
28: Auction

APRIL
7-11: Terra Nova Testing
11: End of 3rd Quarter
14-18: No School

MAY
1: Nat'l Day of Prayer
2:PastorsPrayer Breakfast
8: Open House
14:Teacher Appreciation 
15-17: MS Musical
23: Half Day
26: No School

JUNE
6-12: Character Quality
12: Graduation
13: Last Day - Half Day
 
Quick Links
 
 

Choicelunch
registration: mariners 

Uniform Guidelines


 
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"Love Does" 2013-2014
"And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us..."  Ephesians 5:2a
"Love is patient, love is kind."  1st Corinthians 13:4a


Welcome to the 2013-14 School Year -
 
I would like to extend a warm welcome to all of our returning families and families new to Mariners Christian School. We are truly excited and blessed to partner with you as we launch a new school year with much anticipation, enthusiasm, and joy.  Our staff has such wonderful things in store for your children, and I look forward to getting to know each and every student here at MCS.

I pray that every family feels welcome as we build a community that is Christ-centered and God honoring.  Please do not hesitate to contact me personally if I can be of any assistance to you and your child(ren).

Again, thank you for your partnership; we strive to provide your student(s) with extraordinary learning opportunities as they continue to grow in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

In Service,

Reggie Biancalani
Elementary Vice Principal 

MCS Parent-Student Handbook
 
The MCS Parent-Student Handbook is designed to provide you with relevant policy and/or procedural information that is pertinent to your child's daily life at school.  Please take time to review this information with your child.  The handbook is available on the school's website at the MCS Parent link under Downloadable Documents or click below for the handbook.

Please make special note of three specific policies (located in section II) that were recently updated:  the Attendance Policy, the Discipline Policy, and the Digital Devices & Social Media Use Policy. These policies are designed with the best interests of students in mind and will require your acknowledgement. Teachers will send home a form this week acknowledging that you have read and understood these policies.

 
Parent Coffees with Administration
Middle School Parents - Thursday (10/3)
Elementary Parents - Thursday (10/10) 
8:30-9:30, Multipurpose Room 
 
Save the date to attend these informative coffees.  You'll have the opportunity to:
  • ask questions relating to policies
  • get to know each other
  • meet the new Vice Principals
  • hear about the vision for this school year
  • and more 
We hope to see you there. 
 
Choicelunch

 

Sign up today at www.choicelunch.com.  If you haven't signed in before, click on "School Code" and enter: mariners, then complete the "Account Setup" form. Lunch may be ordered through the end of October. If Choicelunch isn't ordered, please send a lunch with your child in the morning.  Thank you.

If you have questions, please contact Ashlee Cowell at [email protected].   

 

Back to School Nights for Parents
September 19 (4th-8th) & September 26 (TK-3rd) 
 
Click for Back to School Night flyer with details.
 
Parents in Prayer Meets Mondays Weekly
Beginning September 23
 
Prayer is a priority at Mariners Christian School.  Click for Parents in Prayer flyer and contact information.
 
Harvest Festival - October 13
 
Click for Harvest Festival Flyer and Dessert Auction details.
 
~ Save the Dates & More Details to Follow ~

Monday, October 28: Golf Tournament & Ladies Luncheon
Friday, November 22: Golf Ball Helicopter Drop

Updated 2013-2014 Calendar
 
Click below for the 2013-2014 calendar (printable version).  Instrumental and band concert dates will be added shortly and we will forward an updated calendar to you.  Following those updates, ALL future updates will be available on the website calendar.

     
Please Pray for Mr. Sladek
 
Please pray for Mr. Sladek as he travels to the Philippines next week to be a presenter at the Christian Educator's Conference.  
 
Celebrating 25 years of Christian education.

  

Mariners Christian School | 300 Fischer Avenue | Costa Mesa, California 92626 | (714) 437-1700