End of Summer E-Newsletter
Update: August 21, 2019

Reflect the Son

"And the Lord--who is the Spirit--makes us more and more like Him as we are changed into His glorious image." 2 Corinthians 3:18b (NLT)
08.21.2019
Please Note These Important August 21st Updates

Please note the following updates/additions since the August 9, 2019 E-News:
  • Medical, Emergency Contact, & Photo/Media Release Forms Due (see details below)
     
  • Afternoon Bus Opportunity (see details below)
     
  • Uniform Wear and Share: August 26, 27th, and 28th (see details below)
     
  • Reminder - Monday, August 26th, is a non-uniform dress day (see Community Day)
     
  • 20% Discount for School Supply Bibles from Mariners Church (see information after school supplies)
     
  • First Day of Class (8/27) Dress: Please note that dress for the First Day of Class, Tuesday, August 27th, is Regular Uniform  or  T-Shirt Tuesday attire depending on family preference (see details under First Day of Class - August 27th)
     
  • 2019-2020 Printable Calendar: Please note the addition of the printable instructional calendar
2019-2020 Welcome Back to School Letter and New Faculty/Staff Introductions

If you have not yet had the opportunity to read the Welcome Back to School Letter and New Faculty and Staff Introductions, click here

To view all 2019-2020 MCS Faculty Bios, click here .
3D Azure Arrow that is isolated in white IMPORTANT: Medical, Emergency Contact, and Photo/Media Release Forms Due

Please login to marinerschristianschool.myschoolapp.com to complete the medical, emergency contact, and photo/media release forms. Remember to update your privacy settings as well, as the parent and student directories will be made available, along with class placement, on Friday afternoon, August 23, after 4PM.
*Come Ride the Afternoon Bus With Your MCS Buddies

We are so excited for school to start!!!  Along with that comes planning carpools and trying to fit it all in!! 

Let us know If you have an interest in having your child ride the Bus from MCS to Newport Beach (Bonita Canyon Park) and Irvine (Mike Ward Park)  in the afternoons. It's a great way to avoid rushing around and waiting in the carpool line.  Please contact MCS parent Stephanie Harrington at harrington5@ymail.com if you are interested.

If we have enough committed riders, we will start the afternoon bus service on Tuesday, September 3rd (the day after Labor Day).
 
Prices are based on the following: Monday - Thursday Afternoon Service
 (N o service November 25th, November 26th, February 20th, and no service during the month of May before school gets out on May 21st.)

30 Riders:  $1,119.30 (per rider, per year)
40 Riders:  $   839.47 (per rider, per year)
 
*Please note: This bus service is coordinated and paid for by MCS parents.
New Incoming TK-5th Grade Student Field Day 
Friday, August 23rd

Save the date of Friday, August 23rd, from 9:00-10:30AM. If you have questions, please contact Ashlee Cowell at acowell@marinerscs.org or Gisela Roufs at groufs@marinerscs.org 
Elementary Class Placement and Middle School Schedules

Elementary class placement and middle school schedules will be viewable on Blackbaud Friday, August 23, after 4:00PM. Parents must log on to the Blackbaud system to view this information.
Uniform Wear and Share: August 26th, 27th, and 28th
REVISED SCHEDULE  & NON-Uniform Dress Day
MCS Community Day - Monday August 26th
Meet the Teacher and PTF Hosted Welcome Back Bash
Please note that Monday,  August 26th, is a non-uniform dress day .
Drop Off School Supplies on Monday, August 26th

TK-8th Grade School Supply List (noting discount for Bibles)

Please note the 20% discount for school supply Bibles offered by Mariners Church (see below).

Students should bring their school supplies on Monday, August 26th (Community Day: Meet the Teacher and Welcome Back Bash). If you ordered pre-packaged 2019-2020 MCS school supplies for home delivery through School Tool Box and have questions, please contact School Tool Box directly at www.schooltoolbox.com.
Mariners Church Irvine Bookstore Offering a 20% Discount to MCS Families on All School Supply Bibles

Please call the Mariners Church Bookstore at 949.769.8300 to make sure that your student's required Bible is available.
First Day of Class Details for Tuesday, August 27th

Parents are welcome to drop off their student(s) through carpool 
or park and walk their student(s) to the blacktop area. 
Be sure to bring your camera to snap a memory photo as your child meets 
his/her teacher outside and walks into the building to begin school year 2019-2020.

Please Note the following:
  • ADDITION - Dress for August 27th Regular Uniform or *T-Shirt Tuesday depending on family preference
  • Parents planning to drop off through carpool will want to review the carpool procedures and schedule below.
  • Teachers will meet students outside on the blacktop and walk them into the building.
  • The corporate time of prayer to start the year will be held on Meet the Teacher Day which is Monday (8/26) at 10:45AM instead of the first day of classes (see details above).
  • 8th Grade Students will gather for the traditional "Last, First Day of School at MCS" picture on the stairs leading into the building.
  • TK and New Kinder Families are invited to Tissues and Tea at 8:15 in Gym (please look for details below)
*T-Shirt Tuesday is designed as an opportunity for students to show their school spirit on a weekly basis. Students are allowed to wear blue jeans along with any school T-shirt (includes MCS Spirit Wear as well as class, auction, musical, or athletic shirts). Too-tight jeans are not allowed.

Regular School Hours for Tuesday, August 27th
TK: 8:10-12:30
K-3rd: 8:10-2:35
4th-5th: 8:10-2:55
6th-8th: 7:55-2:55

Please review the carpool procedures and schedule below.
Morning Carpool Begins Tuesday, August 27th
Please Review these Important Carpool Procedures

Morning carpool begins on Tuesday, August 27th.  Please take a moment to review the enclosed carpool procedures  and daily schedule . Parents are welcome to walk their student(s) to the black top area as well (see above).
TK and New Kinder Families are Invited to Tissues & Tea  Tuesday, August 27th, at 8:15AM, in the MCS Gym

Transitional Kindergarten and New Kindergarten Families are invited to join the Interim Elementary Principal for Tissues & Tea in the MCS Gym at 8:15 on Tuesday, August 27th.  We look forward to seeing you then.
6th, 7th, & 8th Summer Assignments Due August 27th
All assignments are due on the first day of class which is
Tuesday, August 27th.
6th Grade Reading Assignment:
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen + one additional novel.  Click for details .

7th Grade Reading Assignment:

The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi Wortis + one additional fiction novel. Click for details.

8th Grade Reading Assignment:
Part I: "Lincoln is Shot" by Jim Bishop - Part II: "Night" by Elie Wiesel  Click for details.
Choicelunch Program Begins on Tuesday, August 27th

Choicelunch is available beginning beginning Tuesday, August 27th.  Online orders must be received by 9:00 a.m. one day in advance to ensure your child receives lunch. Visit  www.choicelunch.com, sign up, and enter our school code: Mariners.

Students may also bring their own packed lunch. In the unlikely event a student forgets his/her lunch in the morning, parents may deliver a lunch no later than 11:30 AM. You may deliver it to the front lobby lunch cart next to the receptionist desk.  Label the lunch with your student's name and homeroom teacher. Please do not bring glass bottles or drinks without lids.
ASP Available Beginning Tuesday, August 27th

Morning and afternoon ASP and TK/K Care is available beginning Tuesday, August 27th. Please contact our ASP Director Mrs. Nakamoto at anakamoto@marinerscs.org if you have questions or stop by the ASP room on Monday, August 26th, during Meet the Teacher Day/Welcome Back Bash.
Late Start Wednesday Schedule Begins Wednesday, August 28th

Late Start Wednesday begins on Wednesday, August 28th. Please refer to the the Late Start Wednesday Schedule enclosed for details.

Students may arrive at school at 7:30AM daily (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and/or Friday) with supervision provided at no charge.
PTF Hosted Prayer Walk Held Wednesday, August 28th

The word  PRAYER  written in old vintage letterpress type.

On Wednesday, August 28th, our first late start Wednesday, Parents in Prayer will host a Prayer Walk from 8:15 - 8:45. All parents are invited to walk the campus and pray over the year and the staff, students, and families.  The walk will begin in the ASP room at 8:15 and move on from there.
SAVE THE DATES: Back to School Nights for MCS Parents:
Tuesday September 10th (Elementary Parents)
Thursday, September 12th (Middle School Parents) 


MCS Parents are invited to our upcoming Back to School Nights. This is a parent event only. The Elementary Parent BTSN will be held on Tuesday, September 10th, at 6PM and the Middle School BTSN will be held on Thursday, September 12th. Click the link above for more details.
Important Beginning of School Information
MCS Health Office and News

We hope that you are having a wonderful fun filled and health summer.  We want to make you aware of the new changes and give you ample time to coordinate doctors appointments before school starts. Remember the last weeks in august are always busy for our local orange county pediatricians before the start of the school year- it's best to get those appointments in now before the rush. 
 
Medication
Please have the following form filled out by your child's health care provider should they require medication at school for the 19-20 school year  https://www.marinerschristianschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Medication-Authorization-15.16.-MCS.pdf
 
 
 
The parent/guardian is urged, with the help of your child's authorized health care provider, to work out a schedule of giving medication at home whenever possible.
 
Chronic Medical Conditions
Students requiring management or accommodations for chronic medical conditions should have a written note of diagnosis, treatment plans and limitations on file with the school.
 
All forms for medical conditions such as Asthma, Severe allergic reactions and other common childhood illness may be found on the health office website.  https://www.marinerschristianschool.com/whole-child/health-office/
 
Please contact the health office BEFORE the first day of school to discuss any health concerns you may have for your child. 
 
Immunizations
  On July 1, 2019 new legislation went into effect impacting California immunization law.
 
If your child is missing doses of the required vaccines and advancing to 7th grade, they will not be allowed to attend school until we have copies of all updated shot records. 
 
If your child has a Medical exemption, please contact the school as soon as possible to discuss your students immunization status. 
 
If your child is in grades K-6 or 8, please contact your child's health care provider to confirm they are up to date on all boosters, and submit copies of any shots received over the summer to the health office before school starts. 
 
Please read the new requirements below: 



 
 
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the school health office by email at  kmatus@marinerscs.org.  
Uniform Guidelines  & Shop Online Today



Purchase your child's clothing from Lands' End early to ensure that items are delivered before the beginning of school. Uniform Wear and Share will be held on August 26th, 27, and 28 (see Wear and Share above) held in the upstairs gym mezzanine. You will have the opportunity to pick up gently loved uniform items at no cost. 

MCS encourages students to take pride in their appearance and to dress appropriately for all occasions. Recognizing that the quality of their character is more important than clothing, MCS has an established uniform. Support of this policy begins at home with parents. The dress code will be enforced beginning the first day of school. Please view the guidelines below:

Middle School Families:  If you have not yet had the chance to read the letter from Mrs. Niles regarding uniform guidelines and requirements, please do so at this link. Please note that Monday, August 26th, Community Day: Meet the Teacher and Welcome Back Bash, is a non-uniform dress day. Dress for Tuesday, August 27th, is either Regular Uniform or T-Shirt Tuesday depending on family preference (see first day of class details).

Shop at www.landsend.com or 1.800.469.2222

Visit www.landsend.com: Drop down at KIDS, click on Find Your School under SCHOOL UNIFORMS. Enter our preferred school number: 900067596, then navigate to the appropriate gender/grade level. You may also call 1.800.469.2222 for assistance. Don't forget to use our preferred number. We suggest placing your order at your earliest convenience.

REMINDER: Please note that Monday, August 26th, Community Day: Meet the Teacher and Welcome Back Bash, is a non-uniform dress day. Dress for Tuesday, August 27th, is either Regular Uniform or T-Shirt Tuesday depending on family preference (see first day of class details).
PTF Spirit Rock

To promote school spirit and welcome MCS families in morning carpool, the Spirit Rock is available for MCS families to recognize students with special messages from September-May. The Spirit Rock link, calendar, and guidelines will be published in the August 30th E-Newsletter. This fun opportunity is provided by our Parent Teacher Fellowship.
Parent Teacher Fellowship Volunteer Interest Form
Our Parent Teacher Fellowship is excited to welcome you back! We love having our moms and dads involved on campus! Use the PTF Volunteer Interest Form link if you are considering joining in the fun of MCS or PTF Events committees, or volunteering for jobs small and large. Take a look at the many ways to be a part of our great MCS community, meet other parents, and share in our vibrant student life.

Grade Level Support - If you are interested in being considered as a Room Mom, look for the Grade Level Support section on the PTF Interest Form. Room mom decisions are made by the administration, and those interested will be contacted during the first week of school.
 
Middle School Kickoff Event on Sept. 6 - See the PTF Interest Form for helping with a very special tradition for our middle school students. Those interested will be contacted by Paulette Seaman, MS Student Life Director, prior to the event.

Click here to view the PTF Volunteer Interest Form.
2019-2020 Website & Printable Calendar
For the latest updates, please view the website calendar often at this link: https://www.marinerschristianschool.com/calendar/  

Click here for the printable instructional calendar.
Middle School End of Summer E-Newsletter
Update: August 21, 2019

Reflect the Son

"...the Lord, who is the spirit, makes us more and more like Him as we are changed into his glorious image." 2 Corinthians 3:18b (NLT)
08.21.2019
Middle School Schedule and Homeroom Teacher

Middle School schedules will be viewable on Blackbaud Friday, August 23, after 4:00PM. Parents must log on to the Blackbaud system to view this information.
6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Summer Assignments Due August 27th
All assignments are due on the first day of class which is Tuesday, August 27, 2019.
6th Grade Reading Assignment:
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen + one additional novel.  Click for details .

7th Grade Reading Assignment:

The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi Wortis + one additional fiction novel. Click for details.

8th Grade Reading Assignment:
Part I: "Lincoln is Shot" by Jim Bishop - Part II: "Night" by Elie Wiesel  Click for details.
SAVE THE DATES: Back to School Nights for MCS Parents:
Tuesday September 10th (Elementary Parents)
Thursday, September 12th (Middle School Parents) 


MCS Parents are invited to our upcoming Back to School Nights. This is a parent event only. The Elementary Parent BTSN will be held on Tuesday, September 10th, at 6PM and the Middle School BTSN will be held on Thursday, September 12th. Click the link above for more details.
8th Grade Parent Meeting September 12th at 5:15PM

Prior to Back to School Night, 8th Grade Parents are invited to a DC informational meeting held in the worship center at 5:15PM. Please contact Ms. Seaman at pseaman@marinerscs.org if you have questions.
7th Grade Parent Meeting September 12th at 5:15PM

Prior to Back to School Night, 7th Grade Parents are invited to a 7th Grade Serve and Solidarity Week informational meeting held at the covered patio at 5:15PM. Please contact Mrs, Niles at niles@marinerscs.org if you have questions.
6th Grade Parent Meeting September 12th at 5:15PM

Prior to Back to School Night, 6th Grade Parents are invited to a Pine Valley informational meeting held in the learning commons at 5:15PM. Please contact Ms. Seaman at pseaman@marinerscs.org if you have questions.
Uniform Guidelines  & Shop Online Today



Purchase your child's clothing from Lands' End early to ensure that items are delivered before the beginning of school. Uniform Wear and Share will be held on August 26th, 27, and 28 (see Wear and Share above) held in the upstairs gym mezzanine. You will have the opportunity to pick up gently loved uniform items at no cost. 

MCS encourages students to take pride in their appearance and to dress appropriately for all occasions. Recognizing that the quality of their character is more important than clothing, MCS has an established uniform. Support of this policy begins at home with parents. The dress code will be enforced beginning the first day of school. Please view the guidelines below:

Middle School Families:  If you have not yet had the chance to read the letter from Mrs. Niles regarding uniform guidelines and requirements, please do so at this link. Please note that Monday, August 26th, Community Day: Meet the Teacher and Welcome Back Bash, is a non-uniform dress day. Dress for Tuesday, August 27th, is either Regular Uniform or T-Shirt Tuesday depending on family preference (see first day of class details).

Shop at www.landsend.com or 1.800.469.2222

Visit www.landsend.com: Drop down at KIDS, click on Find Your School under SCHOOL UNIFORMS. Enter our preferred school number: 900067596, then navigate to the appropriate gender/grade level. You may also call 1.800.469.2222 for assistance. Don't forget to use our preferred number. We suggest placing your order at your earliest convenience.

REMINDER: Please note that Monday, August 26th, Community Day: Meet the Teacher and Welcome Back Bash, is a non-uniform dress day. Dress for Tuesday, August 27th, is either Regular Uniform or T-Shirt Tuesday depending on family preference (see first day of class details).
Middle School Schoology Fall Parents Workshops

This fall, MCS will be offering Schoology Fall Parent Workshops to go over the key features of Schoology for Middle School parents.  These will be a great, small workshop for parents to learn more about how to use Schoology and answer any questions you may have!  Specific dates will be announced at a later time.
Next E-Newsletter Will Be Sent on Friday, August 30th.

Have a blessed last two weeks of summer. See you soon!


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