"Building a firm foundation through Christ-centered education"
"Emmanuel Shall Come To Thee"
The instrumental music students did an amazing job of blessing their audience with their hard work from the past 11 weeks. They poured out their hearts in song to the Lord. Bravo to our instrumentalists grades 4-8. You are amazing and we love you!
Safe and Secure School Environment
Please take a moment to read the important security measures we are taking for the safety or all.
School Entrance:You may have noticed some of the new equipment around the front entrance. We've added some features to our lobby security system, including an entry camera and buzzer system. As a next step in school safety, we can now keep our main entrance doors locked throughout the school day, an additional layer of student security.
Beginning Monday, January 9th, our exterior lobby doors will remain locked at all times.When you come to school, please plan to use the intercom pad located to the right of the main doors. Visitors will be buzzed in by either the receptionist or front office staff. All other existing visitor and carpool procedures will remain unchanged. Thank you for your cooperation as we seek to provide a safe and secure school environment.
Annual Fund Update
As we announced to students today, to-date over 100 families have pledged their support to MCS's Annual Fund Campaign: Made to Glorify! Thank you! Each and every gift matters, and together they enable MCS to continue providing the highest level of academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment to students. We ask that each MCS family prayerfully consider how you can be involved in building the future at MCS. Our goal is 100% Family Participation by December 31, 2016!
From the entire faculty and staff, thank you for your prayerful consideration.
Christmas is a time of year that is filled with special traditions to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Traditions mark us and help us tell the Nativity story or bind us together as a family.
Our elementary students heard from a few faculty about traditions that are part of their families:Mrs. Mazaika (yearly ornaments),
Mr. Lucas (a big family Christmas),
Mrs. Harding (hunting for fossils),
Mrs. Drevlow (gingerbread cookies),
Mrs. Moore (family music video),
Mrs. Nakamoto (O Holy Night).
Family conversation in the car or at dinner: Have your child tell you about a tradition that was shared in chapel, and then tell your child about one from your childhood.
Elementary Chapel was led this week by 4th Grade students in Mrs. Moore's General Music Class.
Spirit Wear Dress Day - Tuesday (12/20)
PTF will be handing out a small Christmas treat during recess to all students wearing their 2016 spirit wear.
We hope to see EVERYONE in their new Spirit Wear on Tuesday (12/20).
MONDAY Morning (12/19)!
Parking Lot MCS Spirit Wear Flash Sale 7:30-8:30
Don't miss this opportunity to purchase your MCS Spirit Wear at a reduced price and give your children the opportunity to participate in Spirit Wear Dress Day on 12/20!
Reminder: Thursday (12/22) is a FULL DAY OF SCHOOOL
Just a reminder that Thursday (12/22) is a regular full day of school.
Red and Green Dress Day - Thursday (12/22)
In celebration of Christmas, Thursday (12/22) will be a red and green dress day for all students. Jeans are allowed. Students must wear specified colors/theme (or the MCS uniform must be worn). Hats appropriate to the theme are acceptable. No colored/dyed hair.
Themed Dress Guidelines Reminders:All students are to have a neat, clean and modest appearance at all times, including free dress days. Girls' shorts or skirts must be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee. If leggings are worn, tops must extend past the fingertips. Tank tops must have width of three fingers. Students are not to wear: torn clothes, pajamas, sweats or yoga pants, excessively tight-fitting clothes, spaghetti straps, tops that expose the midriff, clothing with cut-outs, or costume-type clothing.
Merry Christmas!
Family Style Dinner & Bingo Night
Online Tickets Sales Opens December 22nd
Lost & Found Reminder
All items in lost & found will be donated to Wear & Share or the needy before Christmas break.
No School December 23 - January 6
School resumes on Monday, January 9th.
News from the Admissions Office!
Greetings MCS families!
I hope your holiday season is a blessed time for your family to anticipate and celebrate Jesus' birth.
Remember, tuition is not drafted in January, in order to accommodate re-enrollment fees. Watch for an email from Mr. Moore the first week of January for re-enrollment information.
If you have a child that does not currently attend MCS, but you would like them to attend in the 2017/18 school year, please go to the school website and CLICK on the Apply Now button to complete their application.
Finally, "Go Tell it on the Mountain!" Remember, you have an opportunity to win an up front parking spot for January and February if you share #ourmcsstory on Twitter or Facebook! Please enjoy some of the stories that have been shared below.
Please call me at 714.437.1700, ext 146 or email me at [email protected] if you have any questions.
P.S. Our Winter Preview Night will be held on Thursday, January 12th. If you know someone who is interested in Christian Education, please forward the
Preview Event link to them.
Thank you.
Share YOUR #ourmcsstory for a chance to win a front parking spot for January and February
Financial aid applications for the 2017/18 school year will be accepted from now through March 1st, 2017. Go to www.factstuitionaid.com to complete an application and to submit supporting documents.
If you have questions, feel free to contact the MCS business office.
Our annual Elementary Talent Show is coming up in February, and it is open to 1st - 5th grade students. We'll take jugglers, hula hoopers, cart wheelers, singers, dancers, comedians, and anything else you can think of. The sky is the limit when it comes to showcasing your unique talents.
Please see the attached flyer for dates and permission slip.
Let the show begin!
Winter 2017 Uniform Wear & Share
January 10th, 11th, and 12th, Auditorium
-to view the flyer click here-
DONATIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO RECEIVE CLOTHING
Stop by the auditorium (please see specific times by
clicking here) to shop for gently used uniform items. There is no payment or exchange required. This is just an opportunity for families to SHARE their outgrown uniform items with other MCS families.
LOST & FOUND REMINDER: All items in lost & found will be donated to Wear & Share or the needy before Christmas break.
REMINDER: Families are encouraged to bring their outgrown uniforms to Wear & Share in the front lobby before we leave for break.
For more information or to volunteer, please contact Trisha Nabal at [email protected]or text 714.392.4551.
Parents in Prayer Meets Weekly on Monday
All Parents Are Invited to Pray
-click flyer to view-
Please contact Carrie Olson at
[email protected] if you have questions.
Family CommUNITY Connection Newsletter
Happy December, MCS Families!
This month our Family CommUNITY Connection newsletter is centered around
"Preparing Him Room." There are so many "good things" to be enjoyed and celebrated over this holiday season. But, the saying "good is the enemy of best" might be most true for the month of December as all of these good things can leave very little space for the very best thing our souls need.
This list is provided to you by our Parent Teacher Fellowship.
Attention Moms of Kindergarten Girls
If you are interested in co-leading a future Kindergarten Girl Scout troop, please contact Mrs. Barnhill at [email protected] or call/text her at 949.400.6428.
Middle School E-Newsletter
December 16, 2016
Giving Back to Our Community
Shalimar, Costa Mesa
Last Friday, 23 students were thrilled to share their time building friendships across cultures, making crafts, playing, and exalting the name of Jesus together with the Shalimar community here in Costa Mesa. Our students loved every minute of the experience, including preparing the crafts ahead of time and spending their afternoon in the neighborhood. Praise the Lord for the goodness that is coming out of relationships being formed here!
We want to take a moment to highlight our past 2 Middle School Chapels, as they have both been extremely impactful to our students
Laura Niebaum,from CIFT
On December 15th,
Laura Niebaum joined us from CIFT (Center for Individual and Family Therapy). Laura is a licensed teen marriage and family therapist, who specializes in adolescents, young adults, and families. She spoke specifically to our students about worry, how damaging worry can be for a middle school student, and offered some tactics on how to decompress in the moment when we feel worry begin to take over. Laura spoke to our students in way that they could relate to, and many stated that it was a message they needed to hear.
If you feel that you have further questions regarding worry for your child/children, Laura asked us to share her email address so that you can contact her at any time at [email protected].
MCS Mom & International Speaker, Christine Caine.
This past Monday our middle school was blessed to have MCS mom and renown international speaker Christine Caine as our guest. The students hung on her every word as she brought God's Truth through experience, wisdom, and humor. Christine challenged our students to know that their identity is in Christ alone, and that they are not too young for God to work in and through their lives. She shared that God both anoints and appoints imperfect people to do His work, just look at the life of David!
Ask your child to describe her analogy of the dark room. Most were shocked to hear that it once took 2 weeks to view the photos taken on a camera!
What a treat for all of us in chapel on Monday.
Middle School Skate Party
The MCS middle school took over Fountain Valley Skate Center on Monday afternoon, and brought every bit of their Dollar Dress Day Christmas cheer! We had everything from experienced skaters to some who laced up roller skates for the very first time out there in the skating rink. There was no shortage of fun, smiles, and laughter that afternoon. While the bruises are temporary, the memories made will last a lifetime! Thank you to all students who participated (and parents who drove them).
We raised over $500 toward our Gulu Goal of helping Christ the Center Ministries build a chapel in Gulu, Uganda!
Tacky Christmas Sweater Day
The middle school students were challenged to bring Tacky Christmas to MCS, and they answered the call! There were tacky Christmas sweaters, festive hats, accessories that light up, and red and green galore! It certainly made for a cheery day on our campus! The highly sought after Dollar Dress Day Trophy for December was awarded to Mrs. Knight's 6th grade class, with honorable mentions going to Mrs. Bryant's, Ms. Becker's, and Ms. Green's homerooms.
Watch the fun - Jingle All The Way
Middle School Orchestra Visits Seniors at Atria
Residents at the Atria Assisted Living Center in Irvine were treated to beautiful Christmas music played by several of our Orchestra students. Thank you Mrs. Harding for giving our students the opportunity to give back.
Announcing Winter Sports Tryouts!!
Girls Volleyball (6th,7th & 8th graders)
3:00-4:30: Tuesday, December 13th 3:00-4:30: Wednesday, December 14th 3:00-4:30: Thursday, December 15th
Boys Basketball (6th, 7th & 8th graders)
3:00-4:30: Monday, December 19th 3:00-4:30: Tuesday, December 20th 3:00-4:30: Wednesday, December 21st
Tryouts will be held in the gym. Please attend all 3 days of tryouts. If you did not play a fall sport, a signed player health form (attached) must be turned in to the PE office.
GO MCS LIONS!
Private School Entrance Exam Review Sessions
for MCS 8th Grade Students
We are offering four review sessions to help our MCS 8th grade students prepare for private school entrance exams, specifically the High School Placement Test (HSPT) and the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Math and English will be reviewed in each session. All four sessions will be different, so we recommend you attend all four. Students are encouraged to purchase the HSPT or ISEE test books available at Barnes and Nobel or online. Any version of the HSPT or ISEE test book is fine. This book is recommended, not required.
Students may attend any or all of the following sessions:
Tuesday, December 13th (3:00 - 4:30)
Tuesday, December 20th (3:00 - 4:30)
Tuesday, January 10th (3:00 - 4:30)
Tuesday, January 17th (3:00 - 4:30)
Location: Meet in Mrs. Thurston's room at the start of each session
The sessions are long, but are designed to allow review of both Math and English. We will also provide a short snack break. These sessions should provide a good stretching of our students' "test endurance." Generally, entrance exam testing periods are three to fours hours in length. Most middle school students are not used to sitting and testing for so long!
All four sessions are included in the $40 fee. Your FACTS account will be billed after the first session you attend.
Please RSVP to [email protected] if your child will be attending any sessions.
***Please let us know if you'd like to donate snack items for these review sessions. It would be much appreciated by the hungry students.
Meets Thursdays During Lunch in Mrs. Thurston's Room
Sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students who are interested in being part of this club must attend the meeting.
Students do not need to be a member of the photography elective to join.
Please contact Mrs. Thurston at
[email protected] if you have questions.
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: 3:00-3:30
Tuesday: 3:00-3:30
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!
Middle School Auditions - January 31, 2017
Auditions will be held January 31st, 2017. Ms. Katelyn Spurgin will provided information to interested parties when they sign up with Mrs. Harding in the Music Wing (Room 308).
2017 Middle School Musical Announcement from Ms. Spurgin.
NHHS & CDM Information
Newport Harbor High School will host 8th Grade/Parent Tours on December 14, 2016 at 10AM and January 19, 2017 at 10AM. Questions, please contact Diana Long at 949.646.1556, ext. 1.
Corona del Mar Middle/High School will be having a Prospective Parent Night on Monday, December 12, at 6:30pm in the School Lecture Hall.
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PTF will be handing out a small Christmas treat during recess to all students wearing their 2016 spirit wear.
In celebration of Christmas, Thursday (12/22) will be a red and green dress day for all students. Jeans are allowed. Students must wear specified colors/theme (or the MCS uniform must be worn). Hats appropriate to the theme are acceptable. No colored/dyed hair. 
Greetings MCS families! 
We raised over $500 toward our Gulu Goal of helping Christ the Center Ministries build a chapel in Gulu, Uganda! 
We are offering four review sessions to help our MCS 8th grade students prepare for private school entrance exams, specifically the High School Placement Test (HSPT) and the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Math and English will be reviewed in each session. All four sessions will be different, so we recommend you attend all four. Students are encouraged to purchase the HSPT or ISEE test books available at Barnes and Nobel or online. Any version of the HSPT or ISEE test book is fine. This book is recommended, not required.
Auditions will be held January 31st, 2017. Ms. Katelyn Spurgin will provided information to interested parties when they sign up with Mrs. Harding in the Music Wing (Room 308).
