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GO EVERYWHERE AND TELL EVERYONE!
This is our MCS theme for the 2018-2019 school year.  Our theme verse is Matthew 28:19-20.  We have a lot of surprises in store as we study the life of Paul.  

MIXING IT UP A BIT
What!?  No theme t-shirts this year?  That's right, we're trying something new this year.  Many great activities are planned around our theme, so we will be using the funds previously used for t-shirts ($10/student) on those activities.  Stay tuned for more information!

Also, $15/student will be used for classroom auction projects this year, whereas it has been $10 in the past.  We're hoping the increased funds will help building even greater auction projects.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
There will be no Meet-the-Teacher Day this year.  (We're mixing it up, remember?)

Tues., Sept. 4
No school; Meeting for new parents only (6:30 - 7:15 pm)
Wed., Sept. 5
First day of school (PreK-8th), Noon dismissal - Hot dog lunch for all MCS families at noon!
Thurs., Sept. 6
First day of Preschool
Tues., Sept. 11
Curriculum Night (parents only)
Fri., Sept. 28
Walk-a-Thon here at MCS
Mon./Tues., Oct. 1 & 2
School in session
Sun. - Sat., Sept. 30 - 
Oct. 6
Washington DC Trip (7th-8th)
Wed., Oct. 3

Parent-Teacher Conferences
 
Thurs./Fri., 
Oct. 4 & 5
No school (teacher training)
SOCCER CAMP
If your student is going into 5th-8th grade this September, they are eligible to be on the MCS Soccer Team!  Join Coach Stima Wednesday, August 22 and Thursday, August 23 from 10:00-12:00.  No need to sign up in advance.  Dress in shorts, t-shirt, and bring the gear you have.  Remember to bring water, too! Attending camp does not mean you must sign up for the team. See you next week. 

MCS STAFF FOR 2018-19
Grade/Class
Teacher/s - Staff Member
PS
Sue Jansons/Chasity Meyer
PK
Sue Jansons/Chasity Meyer
Kindergarten
Dorie Hughes
First
Leanne Sytsma
Second
Deanna Bailly
Third & Fourth
Amanda Brown
Fifth
Sydney Obbink (Miss O)
Sixth homeroom
Heather Moses
Seventh homeroom
Rose Rodriguez
Eighth homeroom
Eric Warren
PE
Austin VanBelle/YMCA
Music
Rose Rodriguez
Library
Each teacher (Rose-Librarian)
Administration
Elaine Obbink/Administrator
Laurie Fielder/Admin. Asst./Bookkeeper
Mindy Orcutt/Secretary
YOUR MCS SCHOOL BOARD
Board Member 
Position on Board/ Committee

Janet Gjerde
 
President/Treasurer
Craig Cox*
 
Board Member/
Building & Grounds
Kathlyn Hughes

Board Member/TAPP

Cheryl Jansen

Secretary

Stephanie Penick
 
Board Member/
Promotions & Fundraising
Kathleen Poole
 
Board Member/Education

Brian VandenHeuvel*
 
Board Member/
Promotions/Technology
Ben Werkhoven*
 
Board Member/Finance
  *new this year

SMART TUITION ACCOUNTS
Please be aware that Smart Tuition assigns a new account number to parent accounts each year.  If you use auto-pay from your checking account, please make sure your bank has the new account number.  Your new account number will be on your Welcome Letter for 2018-19.
FREE & EASY WAYS TO HELP THE SCHOOL
Matching Employer Funds - Many larger employers offer matching funds when their employees donate to the school through their portals. Check with your employer to see what they may offer!

General Mills Box Tops For Education - Save Box Tops from all participating products. Please drop off accumulated Box Tops in the school office.

Fred Meyer Rewards - Go to www.fredmeyer.com, click on  "Rewards," choose Community Rewards from the drop-down menu and follow the instructions to link your card. If you have already designated MCS as your Community Reward, please take a minute and check if it is still active. (The community reward must be renewed yearly.)
 
AmazonSmile -Click here  Amazon Smile for more information and instructions to register. 

Office Depot - Use our school ID #70106855 and we will receive credits towards future purchases.  
 
My Coke Rewards - Save the lids from bottles and the codes on the inside of 12 or 24 packs of Coke products. Bring the accumulated lids & codes to the school office.

Together for the Kingdom: Drop off clothing and reusable household items in our collection bin. For more information regarding the non-profit: www.togetherforthekingdom.com.