Fact: More than 300 million people, nearly half of the people living in Africa, do not have access to clean, safe water. While locating clean water is not something that consumes our thoughts in Southern California, for many people living in Africa, their daily schedule revolves around locating and transporting clean, safe drinking water for their families.
Walk4Water is an organization that has been successfully counteracting the major issues of dehydration, disease, and even death due to unsafe drinking water. MCS is proud to join Walk4Water each year by sending a team of students and families to join in the walk through Miles Square Park and raising money to build wells, creating access to clean drinking water in Africa.
All MCS families are invited to register and attend the Walk4Water event on
Sunday, 10/12, beginning at 8:00 am
. For more details, please click this link:
www.W4ki.org
We hope to see you there!
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Bright Future New Family Gathering
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New Families! Please join Mrs. Harrison, Administration, MCS Board Members and fellow new parents
for a time of socializing
, appetizers, and an update on our Bright Future Campaign. We can't wait to share our vision for students with you!
This is a Parents Only event.
Join us on
October 10th
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We look forward to celebrating together on October 30th! Please feel free to
share this event
with your family and friends, including Grandmothers and Alumni Moms. Visit
marinerscs.org/ladiesluncheon
to RSVP or to participate.
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Father/Daughter Adventures
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MCS Dads—are you looking for an incredible way to make lifelong memories with your daughter? Then join fellow MCS dads and daughters at The Orange Blossom Native Nation! This is open to MCS girls in Kindergarten – 8th grade. These monthly events are some of the most treasured experiences for these girls and their fathers.
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Build a Lifetime of Memories by Joining MCS Adventure Guides!
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The Adventure Guides program was developed to help strengthen family relationships. Kindergarten through sixth grade boys (and their dads) are invited to join the fun and experience new adventures this year!
Click for the 2019-2020 calendar
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Questions, please contact MCS Dad Todd Abboud at
toddabboud@yahoo.com.
Thank you!
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Sign Up for the Spirit Rock
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Celebrate your student with the Spirit Rock! The Spirit Rock is the perfect way to display a special message for birthdays, milestones, holidays, and more.
Only 20 dates left!
Pick a date, grab a can of spray paint, and have some family fun!
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This event was created for moms and sons to play together, and to meet other MCS moms and sons! Pre-registration only – no sales at Irvine Lanes. $15 ticket price includes shoe rental, pizza and soda.
Only 11 spots left!
Sign up today!
Sunday, October 6, 2019
2-4pm at Irvine Lanes
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MCS September/October Staff Birthdays
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9/30
Sandra Gonzales
10/5
Debbie Santy
10/5
Sammy Soyring
10/5
Elizabeth Sanchez
10/13
Mindy Gatchell
10/20
Brandi Gibbs
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Our teachers and our playground staff selected one student from each grade to be honored for “Walking like a Lion” in our Lions’ Pact Chapel.
To help the students be aware of how someone else views kindness, Mrs. Meyer asked the 3
rd
-5
th
grade students to write a sentence about a practical way to show kindness, and then exchange it with child in another grade.
The students in all grades will explore this Lions’ Pact value by using the book, “A Spot of Kindness.” Check out the ”Celebrate Kindness” wall on our 5
th
grade hallway to see how kindness looks at MCS!
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A massive shout out to all who participated in our September Share2Wear! We had nearly 100% of students share a monetary contribution to help those in the Bahamas who were affected by Hurricane Dorian. The minimum share amount was $1, but our 273 middle school students brought in over $1,200, as they gave generously to help others in need!
As a result of so many students sharing, our hallways looked like Sports Center came to life! We saw a HUGE variety of sports and teams represented today, which of course came with plenty of friendly banter among students (and staff)! Thank you to all who contributed in making our first Share2Wear a massive success!
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Our first Fun Friday of the year will take place on Friday, 10/4! We designate one Friday each month to hold a REACH Card Drawing and sell sweet treats and snack items at lunch to students who would like to purchase. Throughout the year students who have been recognized for positive behaviors such as showing respect, being accountable, building community, and honoring God and others have received a REACH card from a staff member. On Fun Fridays, we draw a few names from the box and those students earn one of several awesome prizes!
Along with our REACH Card Drawing, ASB will be hosting a Snack Bar Sale, where students can purchase candy, chips, drinks, and other snacks for $1 per item. All funds raised from our Snack Bar Sale will go toward our partnership with Shalimar!
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To view the Fall 2019 Game Schedule click below. Questions? Please contact MCS Athletic Director Mac Thompson at
mthompson@marinerscs.org
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"A Day in the Lyfe..." Stories Told by MCS Middle School Students
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Mr. Rahm’s Digital Media Design students are working hard to create videos telling stories about all the amazing things happening at MCS. Every few weeks, these students create a video highlighting an event, activity, or group at MCS.
The students watch each other’s videos and decide which one should be shared with the MCS community. Their first video highlights Fall Kickoff and was created by Matteo C and Connor E.
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We were so blessed to have an MCS favorite, Chad Merrihew, return to MCS to speak to our middle schoolers in Chapel this week! Chad’s passion for Jesus and desire to grow to be more and more like Him were evident as he shared his heart with our students. Chad spoke about how we Reflect the Son when we exhibit the fruit of the spirit self-control. This is one of the major factors that sets us apart from the world.
Chad reminded us that in those moments when we are faced with a decision to act impulsively, selfishly, or make a poor choice, we merely need to pray and ask God for help, and the Holy Spirit living inside us will give us what we need to exhibit self-control in that moment! What an awesome reminder for each of us, as we seek to Reflect The Son to all we come into contact with!
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Pacifica Christian High School
Open House Events
Saturday, October 19, from 2-4 PM and Saturday, November 16, from 2-4 PM
Pacifica invites MCS middle-school families to their Open House, where you will have the opportunity to:
- Understand how their mission & vision equip young people to think and live well
- Hear about life at Pacifica from student ambassadors
- Learn about their academic, art & athletic programs
- Meet faculty, staff & parent ambassadors
MCS Middle School Parent Coffee
- Middle school parents are invited to join Pacifica's Head of School, David O'Neil, for an informal coffee gathering and information session on Wednesday, October 16 at 9:30 AM in The Vail's Home. This gathering is a great opportunity to learn more about Pacifica in an intimate environment. To RSVP, please email Sarah Parsons:
sparsons@pacificaoc.org
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Applications for the 2019-2020 School Year Available Now!
Schedule a Shadow Day or Campus Tour
September – May
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Crean Lutheran High School
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Preview Day on Friday, October 4, from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Preview Day will provide students with the opportunity to meet faculty, staff, current students, learn about academic and extracurricular offerings, and have fellowship with future classmates. Each student will receive a FREE shirt, swag bag, a snack, and Chick-fil-A lunch!
We are hosting a parent session from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. for parents interested in touring and learning more about Crean Lutheran while your student is enjoying Preview Day!
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Review Our Carpool Procedures
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Our Carpool Procedures are intended to keep you and you children safe, while making pick-up and drop-off as efficient as possible. We appreciate your cooperation and consideration. Please take a moment to review our Carpool Procedures.
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