Mariners Christian School   

All-School E-News
February 10, 2014

 

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

 

 
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"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
Parking Lot Reserved
Due Tomorrow
Dedications
Dress Day
Lost & Found
No School
Mid-Winter Break Camp
Wear & Share
Patriotic Concerts
Parent Enrichment 1/30
Library
Choicelunch
Ralphs & Vons
Bus Routes
2013-2014 
Looking Ahead 


FEBRUARY
11: MS Grandparents
 Day (& Science Fair)
14: Valentine's Dress Day
17-21: No School
18-20: Break Camp
26: 3rd Patriotic Concert
27: 2nd Patriotic Concert

MARCH
4: Band Concert
5: Red Cross Blood Drive
6: Parent Enrichment (Scott Burnett 8:30A)
6: Orchestra Concert (7PM)
17: St. Patrick's Dress 
28: Half Day
28: Auction, Island Hotel

APRIL
7-11: Terra Nova Testing
14-18: No School-Easter
25: Pastors Prayer       Breakfast & Chapel 

MAY
1: Nat'l Day of Prayer
8: Open House
9: Grandparents Day
(Elementary) 
14: Teacher Appreciation 
15-17: Bye Bye Birdie
22: Instrumental Concert
23: NO SCHOOL (MCS hosts ACSI Speech Meet)
26: No School/Memorial

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

 
A huge thank you to our volunteer coordinator, Leslie Bubb, for another successful talent show where students displayed their God-given talents.
 
MCS Parking Lot Reserved Tomorrow
Tuesday (2/11) from 9:00AM - 1:00PM 
 
Please do not park in the parking lot from 9AM-1PM tomorrow, Tuesday (2/11) to allow our middle school Grandparents and Guests to have preferred parking.  Thank you for your understanding.
 
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DUE - TOMORROW TUESDAY (2/11) 
Valentine's Day Thoughts From the Heart
Return Card + $1 to LobbyTomorrow
  
Bless your children and anyone you love at MCS.  
  1. Pick up a card from the lobby area (or print one - CLICK),
  2. Write a note (indicate recipient)
  3. Enclose $1 per card.
  4. Return the card to the front lobby by tomorrow, February 11
  5. ASB will deliver the card(s) and candy this Friday, Valentine's Day, February 14.

If you have questions, please contact our Student Life Director, Jamie Mathisrud, at [email protected].  Thank you.

 
TK-7th Dedication Ads - ONLY 10 Spaces Left!
Deadline - This Thursday, February 13th

Straight from the heart & into the yearbook!  Regardless of the occasion, your ad provides a great way to recognize a student in a special and unique way.  Click for details.
 
graphic-heart.gif All-School Valentine's Theme Dress Day 
Friday, February 14th 

We celebrate Valentine's Day in honor of the great love that God has lavished on us (1 John 3:1).  In celebration, Friday will be a Valentine Theme Dress Day.  All students (elementary and middle school) may come to school decked out from head to tow in red, pink, and Valentine themed attire.  Students may wear 
dress-code approved blue jeans.

"See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!"  1 John 3:1a
 
Check Lost and Found This Week
Unclaimed/Unlabeled Items Will Be
Donated to Wear & Share Friday (2/14) at 3PM

Please take a moment to go through the lost and found racks located by the auction/MPR room and at the top of the middle school stairwell.  
 
There are lots of lunch pails and sweatshirts. Clothing with a name will be returned to the student.  Remaining items without a name will be donated to our Wear and Share Uniform Exchange this Friday, February 14, at 3:00PM. 
 
 
Mid-Winter Break - Next Week February 17 - 22
 
Enjoy your week off with family and friends.  School resumes on February 24th.
 
Mid-Winter Break Camp - February 18-20
Register by February 14th (price goes up the 15th)

Karri Meyer and Kim DeAllen have three days of fun planned for your children during Winter Break.  Click below for details.  Questions, please email [email protected] or [email protected].  Thank You!

 
 
Wear & Share Uniform Exchange
Wednesday, February 26, 8:00-3:00PM, MPR
(Uniform Donation Drop Off Box in Lobby Now)

CLICK for flyer and details about help needed and more.  If you have questions, please contact Carrie Olson at [email protected] or 949.678.0174.  Thank you.
 
2nd & 3rd Grade Patriotic Mini Concerts -
3rd Grade: Wednesday, February 26, 8:30AM
2nd Grade: Thursday, February 27, 8:30AM
 
Parents are invited to attend these mini concerts.  Please click on the appropriate flyer for details.
PE Logo Parent Enrichment Presents
"Help! I'm the Parent of a Tech Savvy Kid!" by Scott Burnett of Integrity Computer Concepts
Thursday, March 6th, 8:30AM, MPR

 
Scott Burnett speaks to groups all over California, helping parents navigate the challenges of our ever changing world of technology.

To RSVP and/or for more information, please contact Nicole Morgan, PTF Parent Enrichment Coordinator, at [email protected].

Reminder from the Library
 
Please check the labels on your library books to make sure they are not returned to your public library by mistake.  We have received numerous messages from the Newport Beach Public Library that our books have mistakenly been turned in to them.  Thanks for double checking.

Choicelunch
 
Online ordering is available through the end of March.  Place your order today at www.choicelunch.com


Want to Help Your School While Shopping?
Sign Up Your Ralphs Card & Vons Card
 
This is an easy way to help raise funds for our school.  We have received $400 from Ralphs year to date.  Please see link below for directions to designate your rewards card to Mariners Christian School.  Thank you!  
 
Tired of Sitting in Carpool?
 
Check out our new bus routes and sign up!  If you have questions, please contact Todd Perkins at [email protected].  Thank you!

 
Celebrating 25 years of Christian education.

  

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