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Entering the Construction Zone!
The MCS Annual Auction is being held March 13, 2010 at Mandarin Christian School. A delicious Mojo's BBQ dinner will be served 5:00-6:30 p.m. in our cafeteria, so you can eat and then shop or shop and then eat. "Time with Teachers" sealed bidding begins at 5:00 p.m. and closes at 6:30 p.m. Our Silent Auction items and Class Baskets bidding is 5:00-6:45 p.m. The exciting LIVE Auction begins at 7:00 p.m. in our chapel. You won't want to miss the excitement and surprises. Remember, there's no need to dress up; attire for the evening is casual (think "construction worker").
Have you gotten your reservation in? Don't delay! Tickets are $30 per person and table sponsorships are still available. Additional tickets and reservation cards are located at the MCS Welcome Center.
Be sure to check www.mandarinchristianschool.com for more information and updates about the auction. Our auction catalog will soon be available for viewing online.
Missions Coin Drive Tally
Job well done, MCS students! During the Missions Coin Drive week, over $3,800 was collected. An ADDITIONAL $1,000 was received from the Student Government sponsored Dress Down Day. Thank you for your generosity. The proceeds will benefit Seamark Ranch and Reaching Souls International.
2010-2011 Re-Enrollment
This is a reminder that the second half of the re-enrollment fees were due March 1. If you have any questions, call Wanda Carmichael at 268-8667.
Help Stock the Pantry
On March 1-5 the Student Council and Government will be collecting food for the Second Harvest Food Bank to help stock their pantries. Each day this week has been designated to collect a special food item.
Monday: Soup with Protein Day
Tuesday: Corn Day
Wednesday: Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
Thursday: Green Beans Day
Friday: Pasta and Sauce, Mac and Cheese, Spaghettios, etc. Day
Of course, any food any day will be greatly appreciated. Please clean out your pantry or go shopping for this worthy cause. Ice cream parties will be awarded to the classes who collect the most food: K-3, 4-5, 6-8. Thank you for opening your hearts and
pantries.
Early Dismissal: Wednesday, March 3rd
High school - 11:00 a.m.
K-8 - 11:30 a.m.
Spirit Day: Friday, March 5th
No School!!!! Teacher Planning Day: Monday, March 8th
MCS "Spirit Event": Monday, Mar. 8, 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Stop by the Red Elephant and enjoy lunch or dinner, dine-in or carry-out. Be sure to mention to your server that you are there to support the MCS "Spirit Event." The Red Elephant will donate 15% of the revenues for that day to MCS Student Leadership Institute. Tell all your family and friends to stop by on March 8th.
Spring Round-Up at Seamark Ranch: Saturday, March 20, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
A day of family fun featuring trolley tours, open house, kids games and activities, bluegrass music and barnyard fun. This event is free of charge. Lunch from Crackers BBQ will be served 11:30a.m.-1:30 p.m, $5 for adults and $3 for children, cash only. For more information please visit www.seamarkranch.com or call 904-288-8885.
Smile Pretty!
Spring pictures for all students, K-12, will be on Wednesday, March 24.
SATs
The SAT practice test will be administered to all students in grades 1-5 on March 24.
SATs will be administered to all students in grades 1-8 on March 29-April 1. Please try to have your child here and on time every day. Make-up testing will be given the first few days after returning from Spring Break, but this will not be with their teacher or in their classroom setting. Please note that classes will be in session and your student will miss classroom instruction.
College Acceptances
Congratulations to Niki Fieschko for being accepted to Wellesley College. Awesome, Niki!
Congratulations are in order for Martin Luna. He was accepted to JU and offered an academic scholarship totaling $28,000. Outstanding, Martin!
Congratulations also to Lauren Williams who has been accepted to USF. Fabulous, Lauren!
In the Spotlight
The Rotary Club of Jacksonville honors 60 student athletes each year for the All Academic Football Team. This year five of those 60 are from Mandarin Christian School! Congratulations to Joey Livermore, Clayton Visman, Grant Carson, Marc Jewell and Michael Rozmus. These young men will be honored at a luncheon on Friday, Mar. 5.
Summer Camp
Registration has begun! Day camp is for students entering grades K-5. Specialty camps are available for grades K-12. Make plans to attend one or all six weeks of our camp this summer. The camp brochure is on the MCS website.
Important Dates for the 2009-2010 School Year:
Spring Break - April 2 - 9
Graduation - May 14
Last Day of School Kindergarten & High School - May 20
Last Day of School Grades 1-8 - May 21
Important Dates for the 2010-2011 School Year:
New Parent Reception - August 3
Orientation - August 9
First Day of School - August 10
Thanksgiving Break - November 22-26
Christmas Break - December 20-January 3
Spring Break - March 21-25
SAT Testing - April 4-7
Easter Break - April 22-25
Senior Graduation - May 13
Last Day of School Kindergarten - May 19
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Field Trip: Friday, March 5
The fourth grade classes will have an in-school field trip in the auditorium with Jim Sawgrass.
Awards Day Chapel: Tuesday, March 16
Certificates will be given to students in grades 3-5 who have received all A's or A's and B's for the third quarter.
2010 Kindergarten Graduates
Cap and gown pictures for kindergarten students will be taken on March 17. Students should wear a white MCS shirt and their uniform that day.
Didn't "See" That Coming
Vision screen for students in K-5 will be on Friday, March 19th. Volunteers are needed. Please call Temple Ade at 287-9884 if you are able to "see" your way clear to help.
Parents of 5th Grade Students
Have you re-enrolled your child for the 2010-2011 school year? The elective selection forms have been mailed home. Please complete the form with your student and return it to their homeroom teacher. Electives are filled based on when the elective forms are received. Remember, students must be reenrolled at MCS BEFORE they will be placed in their electives.
Lower School Chapel:
Tuesdays, 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. in the MCS auditorium
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Senior Lunch: Friday, March 5th
All eligible seniors are permitted to leave campus for lunch this Friday. Please contact Mrs. Anne Miller with any questions.
Si, See
Si, vision screening for 6th grade students will be held on Wednesday, March 17. Volunteers are needed. Please call Temple Ade at 287-9884, if you "see" that your calendar is clear to help on March 17.
The Night Belongs to You, Middle Schoolers
Saturday, March 20th, 5:00-9:00 p.m., is "Middle School Movie and Game Night" at MCS. Pizza, drinks AND dessert will be served. You get all this entertainment, food and drink for $10 per person. Sign up with Ms. Gemeinhart by March 5th.
Community Service Hours
All community service forms must be turned in by Friday, Apr. 16. Students in grades 6-12 are required to complete 10 community service hours. Don't wait until the last minute! Begin turning in forms to your first period teacher or to Mrs. Anne Miller. Forms are available on the Upper School section of the MCS website, in the Welcome Center and High School Information Center.
Moonlight Seas
What a beautiful image and great theme for the Junior/Senior Prom, which will be held at the San Jose Country Club on May 8th. At least 60 students will need to attend in order for this event to be held. Tickets are available for $60 from Ms. Gemeinhart. There is a required manners/dance class on May 1st, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at MCS for anyone wishing to attend the prom.
Juniors: SAT and ACT Now
It is time to start registering for the SAT and ACT. These very important college tests are used in the decision making process for college admissions. Students are encouraged to take both tests at least once. Students can retake the SAT or ACT as many times as they want. Colleges will use the highest scores for the college application process. To sign up for the SAT, please visit: www.collegeboard.com. To sign up for the ACT, please visit: www.act.org.
Note to Seniors
Seniors: You and your parent can begin filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at any time. Please note that the application requires income tax information. The FAFSA is a bit lengthy but the good news is you can get started on it, save your information and then complete the tax information once you have filed your taxes. Please visit http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ to get started on the process. Another great website is http://federalstudentaid.ed.gov/students.html.
Upper School Chapel
Thursdays: High school, 8:20 a.m. in the MCS auditorium
Middle school, 9:05 a.m. in the MCS auditorium
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This Week's Games:
V Tennis@ Bishop Synder, Thurs., Mar. 4, 4:00 p.m.
V Baseball vs. ACD, Thurs., Mar. 4, 4:00 p.m.
V Baseball vs. Englewood High, Fri., Mar. 5, 4:00 p.m.
V Softball vs. University Christian, Fri., Mar. 5, 4:30 p.m.
MS Softball @ Englewood High, Fri., Mar. 5, 4:30 p.m.
MS Baseball @ Trinity Christian, Sat., Mar. 6, 9:00 a.m.
V Tennis vs. Trinity Chrisitian, Mon., Mar. 8, 4:00 p.m.
V Baseball @ SJCD, Tues., Mar. 9, 4:00 p.m.
MS Baseball vs. SJCD, Tues., Mar. 9, 4:00 p.m.
All students involved in conditioning and/or tryouts must have a FHSAA Physical Form and Parental Consent Form on file in the Athletic Office before they may participate. No exceptions.
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Chorus at Competition
The middle school and high school chorus will be traveling to Clearwater on Friday, March 5 to participate in the ACSI Music Festival. They will perform for adjudication/competition. Please keep them in your prayers for safe travel and successful endeavors.
For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10 NLT
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Christ's Church welcomes you to any one of our services!
Mandarin Campus
Saturdays: 5:00pm
Sundays: 9:00am & 10:30am
Fleming Island Campus
Sundays: 9:00am & 10:30am
Mandarin Christian School is a ministry of Christ's Church
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