"Building a firm foundation through Christ-centered education"
Thank You for Supporting Our Budding Actors!
May 18th, 19th, & 20th
Thursday (5/18) 7PM
Friday (5/19) 7PM
Saturday (5/20) 2PM
Directed
by Katelyn Spurgin
The cast of Peter Pan, Jr. cordially invites you and your family and friends to attend this year's Middle School Musical - May 18th (7PM), 19th (7PM), & 20th (2PM). Purchase tickets online or at the door.
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Saturday Matinee Pre-Show Activity
(with members of the cast)
Pre-Show Start Time: 1:00PM
Matinee Start Time: 2:00PM
Pre-Show activities appropriate for families
with children in grades TK-5th ___________
Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door or online at:
On Monday, MCS hosted over 40 church leaders for breakfast together followed by chapel with our students. It was a sweet time of worship and sharing by the men and women who are impacting our MCS families and our local communities for Christ.
Thank you to Jennifer Unkrich for capturing the heart of this special event in photography.
National Day of Prayer
After Mr. Moore led a school-wide prayer for the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, we were all given the opportunity to pray for our nation individually. These photos capture some heartfelt pray-ers from 4K.
This year's theme was: "For Your Great Name's Sake! Hear Us... Forgive Us...Heal Us!"
Reminder: Faith Through Art Exhibit Entries Due May 8th!
Reminder For All Art Students:
Share your artistic talents at Open House in the annual "Faith Through Art" Exhibit! Illustrate your favorite Bible verse and share your faith and talent. Entries can be in any medium (ie. paint, charcoal, pastels, oil, etc.). Please drop off your entries with Mrs. Sanita no later than Monday, May 8th, to hang for open house.
MCS Open House & Family Fiesta Dinner - Thursday (5/11)
Pre-Orders Only for Dinner: Due 5/9 at 2pm
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Next Thursday, May 11th (from 5:30-7:30 pm), is our annual Open House. Your children will be delighted to walk you through the campus and point out all of their beautiful work and accomplishments.
We are excited to provide the opportunity for your family to enjoy a yummy "Taco Thursday" (Family Fiesta!) at Open House. Please purchase your family's taco plates onlineprior to Tuesday, May 9th, at 2pm. You must purchase online before the deadline! Click here to order your tacos. Enjoy taking the evening off from preparing dinner while at the same time connecting with other MCS families!
Each taco plate includes two tacos with corn tortillas, meat, toppings + beans & rice! The cost is $5 per plate. Food will be served from 5pm - 7pm! There will not be food trucks this year, so please pre-order your food prior to Tuesday, May 9th
Elementary Grandparents & Special Friends Day
Details for Friday, May 12th
W
e are looking forward to spending the morning of Friday, May 12th, with your Guests. If your Elementary Grandparents/Special Friends plan to join us, please make sure they RSVP here today. Enclosed is also a copy of the invitation.
Non-Uniform Special Dress - Friday (5/12)
In honor of our Elementary Grandparents & Special Friends, Elementary students will have a special dress day on May 12th:
Girls' Guidelines: Nice dress or skirt/pants and blouse. Skirts/dress must be no higher than 3 inches above the knee. No spaghetti straps allowed.
Boys' Guidelines: Nice pants with collared shirt or polo shirt. No jeans or t-shirts.All outfits must be modest and honoring to God.
12 Noon Dismissal (IMPORTANT GUIDELINES)
Students may leave with their guest at 12:00
after checking out with their teacher. If your child is not leaving with his/her guest, parents are asked to park, come into the building, and pick up their students from the classroom at 12:00.
ASP Available until 6:00PM
ASP will be available from 12:00 until 6:00 p.m. Please contact Mrs. Angie Nakamoto at
[email protected] or ext. 153 if your child will need ASP care on May 12th.
Parking Lot Spirit Wear Sale - Thursday (5/18) 2:00-3:15PM:
Have your kids grown out of their MCS Spirit Wear? Our Spirit Wear committee will be out in the front parking lot on Thursday, May 18th, from 2:00PM to 3:15PM.
Attached is the updated order form with the special SALE prices. All orders turned in to the front office prior to our sale date will be filled on Wednesday (5/17).
5th Grade Transition to Middle School Meeting for Parents
Wednesday (5/24) 8:00AM
You are invited to a 5th Grade Parent Meeting on Wednesday (5/24), from 8:00-9:00AM in the multipurpose room. Students will be supervised on the lawn at no charge. The topic will be transitioning from 5th grade to middle school.
You will hear a brief presentation from Mrs. Harrison and some of our amazing middle school teachers followed by an opportunity to have all of your questions answered. Please contact Robin Walker in the middle school office at [email protected] if you have any questions. Thank you!
2017 Daily Pilot Cup Soccer Tournament!
Registration for 3rd-6th Grade Girls and Boys opens on Monday, May 1st, and closes on Wednesday, May 10th, at 11:45pm.
If you are interested in coaching, please contact Coach Thompson at [email protected].
April 24th - May 12th: PE Practices/Player Evaluations
May 12th: Team Selection
May 15th - 26th: After School Practices
May 30th - June 4th: Tournament
Interested players must register by the deadline. Questions, please contact Coach Thompson at [email protected].
Important Reminder: Attendance Policy
Please take note of some important attendance reminders as we head into the last 10 weeks of the school year.
The California Education Code defines excused absences as: 1) Due to illness; 2) Attendance at a medical doctor's appointment; 3) Attendance at a funeral of an immediate family member; 4) Quarantine by county or city health officials; 5) Justifiable reasons such as religious holidays or celebrations, appearances in court, etc. All other reasons for absence are deemed unexcused.
Regular attendance and punctuality are vital to the success of students. In an effort to avoid a pattern leading to excessive absences and/or tardies, the following steps will be taken:
Per semester:
5th absence/tardy - parents are notified in writing (Middle School: lunch detention)
8th absence/tardy - parents are given a second notification in writing (Middle School: after school detention)
10th absence/tardy - conference with Vice Principal, attendance contract required
Our TK-Care students had a blast during cars themed week where they enjoyed a fun Friday afternoon at the MCS Drive-In Theater! Thank you Mrs. Nakamoto and ASP Team for sharing the love of God with our TK-Care children and providing a fun and meaningful afternoon!
Thank You MCS Families!
The Faculty and Staff would like to thank our Parent-Teacher Fellowship and MCS Families for giving us a special Teacher Appreciation Week dinner in a beautiful home provided by one of our families. We all enjoyed a beautiful afternoon with a live mariachi band, good food, and just hanging out together in a vacation-like setting on the Bay. We appreciate the MCS Family. Thank you!
Thank you for the wonderful shout-outs on social media this week for our faculty and staff! Enjoy the photos and posts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram...#thankateacher.
This list is provided to you by our Parent Teacher Fellowship.
Middle School E-Newsletter
May 5, 2017
"Building a firm foundation through Christ-centered education"
Middle School Musical Production
May 18, 19, and 20
Thursday (5/18) 7PM
Friday (5/19) 7PM
Saturday (5/20) 2PM
Directed
by Katelyn Spurgin
The cast of Peter Pan, Jr. cordially invites you and your family and friends to attend this year's Middle School Musical - May 18th (7PM), 19th (7PM), & 20th (2PM). Purchase tickets online or at the door.
___________
Saturday Matinee Pre-Show Activity
(with members of the cast)
Pre-Show Start Time: 1:00PM
Matinee Start Time: 2:00PM
Pre-Show activities appropriate for families
with children in grades TK-5th ___________
Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door or online at:
All parents are welcome to join us for a display of talents of many kinds at our Middle School Talent Show! This year we have a variety of acts including vocal performances, piano solos, full band performances, original poetry, original photography, drama skits, a haiku throwdown, and a drum ensemble! The event will take place on Monday morning (5/8/2017) from 7:55-9:10AM in the auditorium. Parents of performers will have saved seating in the 3rd and 4th rows. All other parents are welcome to find the best available seating behind our students. We hope you can join us as our student use the gifts and talents the Lord gave them, giving all glory to our Lord!
2017 Daily Pilot Cup Soccer Tournament!
Registration for 3rd-6th Grade Girls and Boys opens on Monday, May 1st, and closes on Wednesday, May 10th, at 11:45pm.
If you are interested in coaching, please contact Coach Thompson at [email protected].
April 24th - May 12th: PE Practices/Player Evaluations
May 12th: Team Selection
May 15th - 26th: After School Practices
May 30th - June 4th: Tournament
Interested players must register by the deadline. Questions, please contact Coach Thompson at [email protected].
Middle School Dismissal at 12:30PM on May 12th
Friday, May 12th, is a half day of school for middle school but they are not involved in Elementary Grandparents/Special Friend day. As much as possible, early check-outs of middle school students should be avoided. In the event that a middle school student will be checked out by your elementary student's guests, they will need to be checked out at the front office downstairs. If a middle school student will be checked out early, it would be helpful and appreciated to pre-arrange the early dismissal by contacting Robin Walker in the middle school office at
[email protected]. When emailing, please include the student name as well as the name of the adult that will be checking the student out.
All middle school students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. and will walk through carpool in the field area as usual. Cars will be dismissed at 12:40 p.m.
Friday, May 12th, is also a regular uniform dress day for Middle School Students.
Drawing Club Resumes Tuesday (5/16) During Lunch
Are you interested in drawing, comic book art, or manga illustration? Our very own Mr. Sebastian is a talented illustrator. If you have a talent, or even just an interest in learning more and being part of a fun lunch time club, this opportunity is for you! Join the Drawing Club!
The Drawing Club is a lunch-time school activity that provides online resources, instruction, and support for those students who are seeking a creative outlet in addition to their academic schedule. The club meets every other Tuesday.
Bring your lunch and your drawing supplies. Hope to see you there!
Lego Club Meets Wednesday (new day) During Lunch
Do you love Legos, or enjoy building things? Then
LegoClub might be for you! We meet in Miss Green's room (#214) every Wednesday during lunch to build models, have competitions, and a whole lot more. If you're interested, please stop by.
MCS Middle School Tutor Volunteer Opportunity
Calling All Alumni - High School & College Students!
Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you have high school, ministry, or organization service hours to complete? Do you have a special place in your heart for MCS and middle school students? If you have a desire and heart for helping middle school studentsm you are invited to apply to be a MCS Tutor!
MCS Middle School is launching an after school tutoring program, and MCS Alumni are warmly invited to apply as volunteer tutors. The program will offer after school tutoring
every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00-4:00 on campus.
We are looking for dedicated tutors, particularly in the subjects of Math, Science, History and English. If you are interested in applying,
please click here for the application packet.
If you are interested in finding out more, contact Mrs. Willis
[email protected] or 714-437-1700. MCS Middle School would love your partnership in creating this after school tutoring program for our amazing middle school students!
Student Success Center
Did you know the middle school has a Student Success Center? The goal of SSC is to support students in achieving academic goals by providing homework help and strengthening skills in organization, time management, and test preparation. We want to teach students strategies that will help them achieve success in both their academic careers and for the rest of their lives beyond MCS. Students who want to take advantage of this tremendous resource can stop by the SSC located upstairs next to the administration office to meet Mrs. Willis, receive more information, and sign up for the after school help. The SSC is open to students during the following times:
Monday: 3:00-4:00
Tuesday: 3:00-4:00
Thursday-3:00-3:30
To provide the best support, it is imperative students sign up prior to attending. We are excited to provide this great resource to our students and are thrilled to work with students throughout the year!
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Reminder For All Art Students: 
You are invited to a 5th Grade Parent Meeting on Wednesday (5/24), from 8:00-9:00AM in the multipurpose room. Students will be supervised on the lawn at no charge. The topic will be transitioning from 5th grade to middle school. 
Interested players must register by the deadline. Questions, please 
Please take note of some important attendance reminders as we head into the last 10 weeks of the school year. 
June
All middle school students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. and will walk through carpool in the field area as usual. Cars will be dismissed at 12:40 p.m.
