Mariners Christian School   

Middle School E-News
October 10, 2014
 

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

 

 




See You on Sunday, October 12th!
3:00 - 6:00 P.M.
Tickets Available at the Door
Thank you to our awesome Fall Festival PTF Chairs Kristen Morrissey, Kelsey Whitmer, Laurie Kelly, Kathy Herold, Dana Binford, and Brenda Read. We pray God's blessing on you and your families.

"As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease."  Genesis 8:22

 
  

"Since we are 
receiving a 
Kingdom that is unshakable,  
let us be thankful  
and please God 
by worshiping 
Him 
with holy fear 
and awe."  

Hebrews 12:28 NLT  
  
  
In This Issue
All-School E-News
HOS Search
HS Fair10/14
Resources
DC Trip
Athletics
ZP SPANISH
ZP WORSHIP
Auditions
Pacifica H.S.
  
  
2014-2015
Upcoming Dates

 

 

OCTOBER

12: FALL FESTIVAL
14: High School Fair (3:30)
16: Scott Burnett (Parent Enrichment)
18-24: 8th Gr DC Trip 
21-24: 6th Gr Pine Valley 
27: Fall Golf Classic
27: Ladies Luncheon
"Blessed to be a Blessing"
28: Picture Make Up Day
31: NO SCHOOL/No ASP

31: End of 1st Quarter

NOVEMBER
2: Daylight Savings begins (fall back)
3-7: Library Book Fair
4-6 Parent Teacher Conferences (Half Days)
4-6: Half Days
7: Pancake Breakfast 
(Freedom Dogs)
11: A Salute to Veterans
(All MCS Grandparents)
13: Preview Night (for prospective families)
17-Dec 9: Operation Christmas Child
18: HS Transition Mtg (8:30) for All MS Parents
21: Golf Ball Drop & Turkey Bowl
21: All-School Chapel
24-28: No School - Thanksgiving (no ASP)


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


Click for Website Calendar 
(all dates)
 
 

Dates are subject to change.
  

Praying For Our Military
 
Praying for our wounded military at today's chapel after learning about Freedom Dogs, an organization that provides service dogs to returning military who may be struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or other disabilities. You will hear more about ways MCS is supporting Freedom Dogs in next week's E-News.

  

Reminder to Middle School Parents
Always Read the All-School E-News
& the Middle School E-News 
 
To stay informed about all MCS activities,  ALWAYS read both the All-School E-News in addition to the Middle School E-News (which has information pertinent to middle school only).  Click for this week's All-School E-News which includes the following news:
  1. Parent Enrichment 10/16
  2. Golf Classic 10/27
  3. Ladies Luncheon 10/27
  4. ASP & Holidays
  5. From the Health Office
Head of School Search
Parent Focus Groups
Tuesday, October 14th, MPR
(please RSVP to the address below)

Dear Parents,

As mentioned in last week's e-News, our Head of School Search Parent Focus Groups will be conducted on Tuesday, October 14th, and we invite you to participate. The parent focus groups will be conducted in the multipurpose room from 8:00-9:03 a.m., 1:30-3:00, 5:00-6:30, and 7:00-8:30 p.m. Please RSVP to the search committee at [email protected] and note the time you will attend. Thank you.

Click on the link below for a copy of the letter that was sent to parents in last week's e-News regarding the Head of School search.



Mark your calendars! On Tuesday, October 14th, from 3:30-5:30, MCS will host a High School Fair. All MCS families, with students of any age, are invited to attend this fair. Students are welcome to attend
with their parents as well. 

16 private and public high schools and two college guidance counselors will participate in our High School Fair. This will be a great opportunity for you to learn more about our surrounding high schools as you explore your options for the next important step in your child's education.

Participating schools will present information in two formats.  Classroom presentations will be conducted in 20 minute sessions, located in Middle School classrooms.  In addition, schools will also set up displays in the auditorium to provide an opportunity for you to speak with individual schools and gather additional information.

Maps of school locations and schedules will be provided the day of the event. We hope to see you there.

 

 

Classroom Technology Resources
 
As we work toward implementing more technology into the classroom and increasing the use of technology to support student learning, it is important that we communicate in a manner that provides access to the available resources in the most beneficial way.  

A Classroom Technology Resources matrix has been created for your reference.  The below matrix includes a complete list of available resources listed by teacher.



8th Grade DC/NY Trip Information

For all of the important details and information regarding the trip including hotels, dress code, daily itinerary, cell phone use and emergency contact, please refer to the enclosed packet. This packet was provided at the Back to School Night parent informational meeting.

Please contact Mrs. Campbell at [email protected] or Mrs. Harrison [email protected] with any questions.


Lion Mascot Fall Athletics Game 
& Practice Schedules
 
Come out and support your LIONS!  Please note the following schedules:

For updates, check the MCS Athletics site.

GO LIONS!

Zero Period Spanish Schedule

Zero Period Spanish meets on the following mornings:
  • Mondays, 7:20-7:50 (for *7th Grade): with Se�ora Salcido in room 27 (downstairs science lab)
  • Tuesdays, 7:20-7:50 (for *7th Grade):  with Se�ora Bartlett, room 400 (upstairs Spanish classroom)
  • Wednesdays, 7:20-7:50 (for 8th Grade)with Se�ora Bartlett, room 400 (upstairs Spanish classroom) 
*6th Grade students are welcome to attend the 7th grade sessions offered.

This is an opportunity for students to practice what they are learning in class through engaging activities, fun games, and great conversation! Interested students do not need to sign up but may join the class at any time. 


Zero Period Worship Elective
Continues on Wednesdays, 7:20-7:50AM
 
Held in the auditorium every Wednesday morning from 7:20-7:50AM, just show up ready with a heart for worship (no need to sign up in advance).

This class will cover the basics of what it means to be a true worshipper of God with a lens for applying that knowledge toward leading worship.  It will include reading and discussions on systematic theology, servant leadership, and biblical understanding of who God is and why He's worthy of worship.  

Students participating in the elective class do not need to be on the worship team but all who want to learn more about worshipping our God are invited to attend.  It is specifically designed for 7th and 8th graders.  However, 6th graders who would like to attend just need to contact Mr. McCall.  If you have any questions, please contact Mr. McCall at [email protected]
 

"Fiddler on the Roof" Audition Dates Announced
 
Auditions will be held on Monday, January 26, 2015 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. in the Music Room.  Earlier times will be given to those involved in after school sports.  Please prepare 30 seconds to one (1) minute of a song from a musical.  Songs may be sung a Capella or with a karaoke track.  

Students will be informed via email about callbacks. The date for callbacks will be announced at a later time. (The date listed in last week's E-News will change.) 


New Christian High School in Newport-Mesa

You are invited to learn more about Pacifica - a new Christian High School opening in the fall of 2015.  Pacifica teaches students to think and live well by providing a rigorous, college-preparatory, liberal arts education for students from all backgrounds and neighborhoods.  If you would like to learn more about this joy-instilling, freedom-producing education, you are invited to attend an upcoming Information Night (October 21st and November 18th).

Register for an information night online at: www.pacificaoc.org/admissions/visit-pacifica/open-house/

Celebrating 25 years of Christian education.   

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