Mariners Christian School   

All-School E-News
August 19, 2014 
 

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

 

  
  
In This Issue
New Family Orientation
New Family Events
Personnel Listing
Meet the Teacher Day
Summer Reading
Back to School Nights
DC Meeting
Choicelunch
2014-15 Calendar
Wear & Share
Daily Schedule
Immunizations
Lands' End Sears
Uniform
New Email
Looking Ahead
Parents in Prayer
Fall Festival
  
  
2014-2015
Upcoming Dates

 

AUGUST 26: New Family Parent Dinner/Orientation
 

SEPTEMBER 

2:  Meet the Teacher Day

3:  First Day of School
4:  TK-2 BTSN
9:  3rd-5th BTSN
16: 6th-8th BTSN
24: See You at the Pole
26: Parent Coffee Hosted by PTF
 

OCTOBER

1:  Picture Day
2:  6th-8th Parent Coffee w/Admin
9:  TK-5th Parent Coffee w/Admin
10: All School Western Dress
12: Fall Festival 
18-24: 8th Gr DC Trip 
21-24: 6th Gr Pine Valley 
27: Golf Tournament 
31: No School 

31: End of 1st Quarter

Click for Printable Calendar 
(includes major all-school dates)

Click for Website Calendar 
(all dates)
 
 

Dates are subject to change.
  
Welcome
2014-2015 MCS Families
 




Dear MCS Families -

 

The start of school year 2014-2015 is just around the corner and we are excited to welcome your family!  We hope you find the information included in this e-newsletter helpful as you prepare for school to begin. 

All parents (TK-8th) will receive an All-School E-Newsletter on Friday weekly (beginning in September). Parents of Middle School students will receive a Middle School E-Newsletter weekly in addition to the All-School E-News with information specific to 6th-8th grade.

We look forward to seeing you on Meet the Teacher Day. 

~ Partnering together to build a firm foundation in our students through Christ-centered education ~

The Faculty & Staff of Mariners Christian School 

New Family Parent Dinner & Orientation
Tuesday, August 26th
6:30PM, MCS Auditorium

*Please note that the new parent orientation dinner is for parents who are brand new to MCS in the 2014-2015 school year.  Please contact our Admissions Director Ali Bray at [email protected] to RSVP.

   
   Click for Invitation


New Family August Connecting Events
& Ambassador Team

Just a reminder that there are still several play dates and events for your family to attend in August. to get connected with other students and families in your same grade level.  Click for a list of events and ambassadors by grade level.
 
2014-2015 Personnel Listing & Faculty Bios
 
Enclosed you will find a complete 2014-15 Personnel Listing  and Faculty Bios.
 
Meet the Teacher Day
Tuesday, September 2nd
TK-4th Greade:  8:30 - 9:45 a.m.
5th-8th Grade:  10:00 - 11:15 a.m. 

Your teachers are eager to meet you!  Don't forget to bring your supplies. Click for supply lists by grade level

Staggered Schedule:  Rest assured that no family is precluded from coming at the earlier or later time based upon a specific scheduling conflict, but we do ask that you make every effort to come when scheduled in order to provide ease of access for all.



Summer Reading (6th-8th Grade)
Assignments Due 
September 3rd
 
Middle School summer reading assignments are due the first day of school.  Click the appropriate grade level for your student's assignment.

6th Grade Assignment.  Questions, contact Mrs. Bryant at [email protected].  

7th Grade Assignment:  Questions, contact Mrs. Shelton at [email protected]

8th Grade Assignment:  Questions, contact Tami Thurston at [email protected].


Back to School Nights for Parents
TK-2nd:  Thursday (9/4) 6:30PM
3rd-5th:  Tuesday, (9/9) 6:30PM
6th-8th:  Tuesday (9/16) 6:30PM

For details about parking and the evening' schedule, click the link below. Please note that Back to School Night is for parents only.
8th Grade Parent DC Meeting
Tuesday (9/16) at 5:45PM
(Preceding Back to School Night) 

There is a Parent DC Meeting at 5:45PM preceding the start of Back to School Night on Tuesday, September 16th, in the multipurpose room.  Please contact Talene Campbell at [email protected] if you have questions.




MCS Lunch Program 
 
Choicelunch is available the first day of school. Online orders must be received by 9:00am one day in advance.  If a lunch is forgotten, or you are delivering lunch for your child, you may deliver it to the front lobby lunch cart next to the receptionist's desk. 

To order lunch, visit www.choicelunch.com and enter our school registration code:  mariners.

Updated 2014-2015 Calendar

 

Click on the following link for the  2014-2015 Year-at-a-Glance Calendar.  This calendar highlights major events for the year.  

ALL future updates (and non-major events) will be available on the Website Calendar.  You may access this calendar from the front of our website or under the MCS Parent section of our website.  Please check it often.
     
Uniform Wear & Share
Wednesday, September 10th
8:00AM - 3:00PM, Multipurpose Room

Donations are not required to receive clothing.  This is just an opportunity for families to share their outgrown uniform items with other MCS families.  Contact Carrie Olson at [email protected] or 949.678.0174 if you have questions.


2014-2015 Daily Schedule
Recess - Lunch - Chapel Times
 
 
From the Health Office - Immunizations Due
 
7th Grade Tdap Immunization Requirement
Beginning in 7th grade, students will need to show proof of an adolescent booster immunization (Tdap) in order for them to start school in September. For more information about this booster, please visit: http://www.shotsforschool.org/. Please give proof of this immunization to Robin Walker, Middle School Administrative Assistant, via mail, fax (714.437.7976), or email [email protected] before school begins.
 

Kindergarten/1st Grade Health Exam/Immunization Requirement
It is required by the State of California that Kindergarten/1st Grade students must present a Report of Health Exam for School Entry completed by the child's doctor.  If this has not been given to the MCS Health Office, please fax or mail it (Attention: Health Office) before school begins.  Our fax number is 714.437.7976.  If you have questions, please contact Angella Brinkman, our Health Office Manager, at [email protected] or at ext. 179.

New Legal Requirement for Waived Immunizations
Effective January 1, 2014, those who have waived one or more immunizations must have their doctor complete the  enclosed AB2019CA form to be attached to the student's permanent school immunization record.  This form is due before the child can officially be enrolled in school.
 
 
Lands' End Shop at Sears South Coast Plaza
Uniform Sizing Event (6/1-9/28)
 
Not sure what size uniform your child needs?  Stop by the Lands' End Shop at Sears South Coast Plaza and try on shirts and pants to determine the perfect fit for your child's school uniform.   Click for invitation from Lands' End Shop at Sears.  Please see uniform guidelines below.  


Uniform Links Below
 

Reminder to Middle School Girls' Parents Only:  Vicki Marsha Uniforms, located in Huntington Beach, will provide your girls with the plaid, navy, and khaki skirt.  Their skirts are a good length and are very durable. They also have the capris. Please contact them directly at 714.895.6371 or visit their website at www.vickimarsha.com.

Communication Change:
E-Newsletters To Be Sent Fridays Weekly

Please note that beginning in September, our E-Newsletter will be emailed Friday weekly (one sent to All Families (with all-school information) and one sent to Middle School families with information pertinent to middle school only).  We think this will help with planning for the following week.

Email Address Change marinerscs.org
 
Please note that our email address has changed to marinerscs.org. You may contact faculty and staff, as follows:  first initial followed by last name @marinerscs.org (i.e. [email protected]).

Looking Ahead
Parents in Prayer
Mondays Weekly at 8:15AM
Beginning Monday, September 22nd
For more information, please cotnact Carrie Olson at [email protected]  ~ click to print flyer ~
Save the Date - Fall Festival
Sunday, October 12th
3:00-6:00PM, MCS Field

For more information, please contact Kathy [email protected].com.


 
  
Celebrating 25 years of Christian education.   

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