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
Dates are subject to change.
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Welcome 2014-2015 MCS Families
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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
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New Family Parent Dinner & Orientation
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
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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.
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2014-2015 Personnel Listing & Faculty Bios
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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.
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Summer Reading (6th-8th Grade)
Assignments Due
September 3rd
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Back to School Nights for ParentsTK-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.
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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.
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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.
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Updated 2014-2015 Calendar
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.
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2014-2015 Daily Schedule
Recess - Lunch - Chapel Times
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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]).
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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 ~ |
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Save the Date - Fall Festival
Sunday, October 12th 3:00-6:00PM, MCS Field
For more information, please contact Kathy [email protected].com.
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