January 16, 2024

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

Lamentations 3:22-23

We are excited to announce that re-enrollment is now open! All re-enrollment must be turned in by January 31 in order to secure enrollment for your child for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. If you will not be re-enrolling your child for the upcoming school year, please access the re-enrollment packet and choose "Will Not Enroll" when prompted.

To access the re-enrollment packet:

• Log onto the FACTS Family Portal or click on "Re-Enroll" in the MRCA App

• Click on Apply/Enroll (on the left of the screen)

• Select Enrollment/Re-enrollment

• Follow the prompts!

Once you have submitted the re-enrollment packet, your FACTS account will be invoiced in February for each child's enrollment fee ($225 per child). 

There is a change to the school schedule for the upcoming year, specifically relating to the Thursday school start time. Next year, school will begin at 8:50 am on Thursdays. Therefore, car line will operate from 8:30 – 8:50 am, and Early Stay (for parents who must be at work before school begins on Thursday) will start at 7:30 am. Students not in class by 8:50 am will be considered tardy.

We can't wait to see your children back again next year! Please email Bryce Martin with any questions.

THIS WEEK: PWC BABY SHOWER CHAPEL

Every year, MRCA hosts a baby shower chapel for Piedmont Women's Center. Join us for this special chapel this week, Thursday, January 18 at 9:30 am as we hear from PWC representatives about the transformative and rewarding work they do to promote the sanctity of life.

Students can help the ministry by bringing in items that will help PWC as they minister to moms-to-be. Donations can be brought in through the chapel on January 18.

Suggested items: Baby lotion, baby shampoo, wipes, washcloths, socks, bibs, booties, sleepers, gowns, onesies, baby clothes, blankets, crib sheets, newborn sized and larger sized diapers, bottles, pacifiers, rattles, and brushes. Car seats, cribs, carriers, etc. in good condition only, please.

MRCA is partnering with The Blood Connection to host a Heart to Heart blood drive on Tuesday, February 13, 11:30 am – 4:30 pm. Donors will receive a $25 e-gift card, plus $25 per donor will be donated to charity! The first 20 donors will receive a MRCA sweatshirt blanket. Each donation can help save up to 3 lives! Sign up for your time slot here. Donors should be at least 16 years old (16-year-old needs a signed guardian permission slip), weigh at least 110 pounds, and have photo ID. ♥️

Daddies of Daughters: Save the Date! MRCA's Daddy Daughter Dance/Sock Hop will be held on Friday, February 9 in the Fellowship Hall from 6 - 8 pm. Enjoy a sweet night with your daughter(s) and make some lasting memories. Evite RSVP to come!

Last Thursday, the girls lost to St. Mary's (47-15) and our boys defeated St. Mary's (39-26). Please note, the games that were cancelled on Tuesday due to weather are rescheduled for next week, Friday, January 26 at Bob Jones. The girls play at 4:30 pm and the boys play at 5:30 pm. GO EAGLES! 🦅

Is your middle school student interested in playing sports this spring? The baseball interest meeting for middle school boys is on Wednesday, January 24th from 7:45 am - 8:05 am in the gym. The middle school girls soccer interest meeting is on Wednesday, January 31st in the gym. 

Tryouts are scheduled as follows:

• Golf (Co-ed): February 13th and 20th
• Baseball (Boys): February 13th and 15th
• Girl’s Soccer: February 13th and 15th (make-up date: February 20th)

If you have questions about athletics interest and tryouts, please contact Corey Hunt.

The full schedule for this year's MRPC Missional Living Conference is now available and will be February 25 - March 3. Be sure to check out new events this year that are spread throughout the week. We are glad to welcome Rev. David Cassidy to be with us this year.

JANUARY

• 1/16: Moms in Prayer at 8:15 am; Prayer focus: 5th Grade
• 1/18: Piedmont Women's Center Chapel 🎀
• 1/18: 🏀 Girls HOME basketball game vs. Southside @ 4 pm
• 1/18: 🏀 Boys HOME basketball game vs. Southside @ 5:15 pm
• 1/23: Moms in Prayer at 8:15 am; Prayer focus: 6th Grade
• 1/25: 🏀 Girls HOME basketball game vs. Christ Church @ 4 pm
• 1/25: 🏀 Boys HOME basketball game vs. Christ Church @ 5:15 pm
• 1/26: 🏀 RESCHEDULED: Girls basketball game at Bob Jones @ 4:30 pm
• 1/26: 🏀 RESCHEDULED: Boys basketball game at Bob Jones @ 5:30 pm
• 1/29: MRCA Skate Night 🛼

FEBRUARY

• 2/9: Daddy Daughter Dance
• 2/13: Heart to Heart Blood Drive♥️
• 2/16: NO SCHOOL: Faculty/Staff Development
• 2/19: NO SCHOOL: President's Day

For more dates and information, please see our calendar of events.

2023-24 MRCA School Year Calendar

2024-25 MRCA School Year Calendar

MRCA SKATE NIGHT

Roll on over to MRCA Skate Night at Roller Sports in Taylors on Monday, January 29 from 4 pm - 6 pm. $5 at the door for skaters, which includes skate rental and a free drink!

Students may wear spirit wear to school on Monday, January 29 in lieu of uniforms. Be sure to sport your spirit wear to Skate Night to get a special surprise!

Please encourage your children to dress appropriately to go outside with a coat or jacket as the weather gets colder. All students are expected to go outside for recess and/or break. Thank you!

Is your child interested in playing rec soccer in the spring for the Mitchell Road Sports Club? Registration for the 2024 Spring MRSC season is open! For more information, visit the the registration site or contact MRSC.

Inclement Weather Policy (p.15 of the Family Handbook)

As a reminder, there are several ways MRCA will communicate inclement weather closings and/or delays to our parents.

• With each inclement weather event, MRCA will determine if a delay or closing is necessary and will communicate its decision to parents. MRCA will consider Greenville County Schools’ actions when choosing its plans and will always keep its students’ and staff’s safety the top priority.
• MRCA will put inclement weather delays or closings on our Facebook and Instagram. MRCA inclement weather delays or closings will also be listed on WYFF4.
• MRCA will utilize emails and school-wide communication systems (the FACTS parent alert) to disseminate information to our parents regarding inclement weather, school schedule changes, emergency and non-emergency situations, and any other pertinent information.
• Please note, if MRCA delays its opening, Early Stay will not be available on that day. Students will not be able to order lunch or utilize the warmers for heat-ups when there is a delay in the start of school.

2024-25 MRCA SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR

The 2024-25 MRCA School Year Calendar is now available. Find it on your MRCA App, on the MRCA Website, or by clicking on the image above. The calendar is conveniently formatted in a PDF for viewing and printing.

EAGLES ONEFUND

Have you heard about Eagles OneFund? Each year, we identify the school’s needed improvements beyond what our normal budget covers. Through giving to the Eagles OneFund, our school’s annual fund, our donors help us bridge this gap to reach our goals. Since the fund’s inception, MRCA has raised over $1 million thanks to generous contributions from people like you. These contributions have provided technology and educational tools for the classroom, athletics enhancements, and so much more. Visit our Eagles OneFund page to learn about this year's areas of focus!

Moms in Prayer meets on Tuesday mornings from 8:15 am - 9 am at the Athletics Center. They have created a schedule of prayer to specifically pray for our children and teachers by name in designated grades. Come as you are for a time of prayer for our children, their teachers, the school, and our country. Feel free to contact Emilee Stuart for more information.

This semester's schedule is as follows:

• 1/16: 5th Grade
• 1/23, 1/30: 6th Grade
• 2/6, 2/13: 7th Grade
• All remaining Tuesdays: 8th Grade