The Growing Edge O E L

Volume 6, Issue 9
Friday, November 7, 2014
Midland Christian School
The Growing Edge
NOTA BENE by S.I.T. Coordinator Carianne Robbins
ORA ET LABORA
Pray that Grandparent’s Day will be
a great blessing to our students
and their grandparents.
Pray for Parent–
Parent–Teacher Conferences to provide wonderful communication and feedback between
parents and teachers.
Praise God that Levi Ellis’s father is
steadily recovering, and should be
able to leave the hospital and go
back to the nursing care center
very soon.
Pray for efforts to raise $30,000 in
new donations to match the DeVos
Foundation grant.
The effectual and fervent prayer of
a righteous man availeth much.
—James
James 5:16b
Inside this issue:
Ora Et Labora
1
Nota Bene
1
Parent Teacher Conferences
1
Upcoming Events
Dress Code Reminder
Meet the Staff
Christmas Concert
2
Fall Sports Banquet
Santa Parade
Lunch Menu
November Birthdays
3
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In everything set an example by doing what
is good. In your teaching show integrity, and
seriousness… --Titus
--Titus 2:7
Midland Christian School is undoubtedly a
wonderful educational institution. We are
dedicated partners with church and family
helping to raise up committed Christian
men and women. Our graduating seniors
are fully equipped to glorify and serve our
Lord Jesus Christ.
Always seeking Him first, we recognize the
need to not only validate our efforts (setting
a good example), but push ourselves to the
next level of excellence (showing integrity
and seriousness). The school board, in conjunction with our interim Headmaster and
the administrative team, has begun the
process of achieving dual accreditation
through Christian Schools International
(CSI) and AdvancedED. This exciting endeavor will begin with a little help from all of
us who love the school. A School Improvement Team has been formed who will lead
the school through an intensive self-study
over the next several months.
In the next week or two, staff, parents, secondary students and board members will
receive an online or hard copy survey to
complete. This survey will be completely
anonymous and the results will help drive
the next phase of the accreditation process.
The Self Study, coupled with the surveys,
will then serve as a guide to form a Strategic Plan for Midland Christian School.
The plan will include areas marked for
improvement that will be completed over
the next 3 to 5 years.
Upon the completion of the Self Study
and the Strategic Plan, an accreditation
site team from a variety of classical
Christian schools will visit the campus.
The tentative timing for our site team
visit and subsequent accreditation is
October 2015. Achieving accreditation
will bode well for our school as many
colleges and universities recognize the
level of excellence that accompanies
accreditation.
It will be a busy and exciting year and
you, the stakeholders, are an integral
part of the process. You will be kept up
to date with the progress as the School
Improvement Team dives in to the Self
Study later this month. We appreciate
your participation and prayers as we
charge ahead!
School Improvement Team members are
Eric Robyn (Chr.), Carianne Robbins
(Coord.), Gary Lyvere, Laura Sweet, Darla Williams, Becky Johnston, Rhonda
Sarafolean, and Jim Valkenburg.
ParentParent-Teacher Conferences
Thursday, November 13th
This is a SPECIAL DAY set aside for parents and teachers to conference together. We hope all of our
MCS parents will be able to attend. If you cannot attend, please try to communicate with your child’s
teachers to set up an alternate appointment during the following week. Thank you!
Preschool and Kindergarten (12:00 noon – 6:30pm)
Sign up in advance outside the school office for a 15 minute time slot with your child’s homeroom teacher. Teachers will hold conferences and handout report cards in the classrooms.
Elementary [1st - 6th] (3:00 – 8:00pm)
Sign up in advance outside the school office for a 15 minute time slot with your child’s homeroom teacher. Teachers will hold conferences and handout report cards in the classrooms.
Teachers for Art, Music, Latin, and PE will be available in the Gym.
Secondary [7th-12th] (4:00 – 8:00pm)
Sign up in advance outside the school office for the hour you will come. Secondary teachers
will be available in the Gym on a firstfirst-come, firstfirst-served basis. You will pick up your child’s
report card when you arrive.
Childcare is available in Room 3 until 5:30pm for $4.00/hour for MCS students 3-12 years old.
The Growing Edge
UPCOMING EVENTS
EVENT
Grandparent’s Day
Parent Teacher Conferences
No School
Facilities Work Day
MCS/MCSA Board Mtg
Fall Sports Banquet
Santa Parade
Thanksgiving Break
Picture Make-Up Day
St. John’s Lutheran Day
Midterm MP2
Varsity BB Tip-Off Tournament
Christmas Concert & Love Gift
Talent No Talent show
INVOLVES
Grandparents & Students
Parents and Teachers
Students and Teachers
Facilities Committee
MCS/MCSA Boards
Athletics
Athletics
Students and Teachers
Students and Staff
SJL Students and Parents
Students and Teachers
Boys Basketball
Students
Secondary Students
DRESS CODE REMINDER
Sweatshirts may not be worn in the classroom or
hallways during the school day. Sweatshirts include
hooded pullovers, zip ups and crew necks. Sweaters
with hoods are acceptable. Please also remember
that MCS Spiritwear T-shirts and Sweatshirts may be
worn on Fridays, Thank you!
MEET THE MCS STAFF...
Mrs. Jennifer Joseph
PrePre-Algebra and Algebra
Mrs. Joseph is one of our two new math teachers, and is currently teaching pre-algebra and
algebra I. While she graduated from college in
2006, Mrs. Joseph has been tutoring and teaching math since 1998. She has extensive experience as a substitute teacher, both at MCS, and
in the public schools. Mrs. Joseph’s three children all attended MCS at some point in their education. She has been married for nearly 34
years, and has 5 grandchildren. In her spare
time, Mrs. Joseph enjoys sporting events, camping, photographing and crafts. Many of us see
her at special events at her mobile concession
stand, where she sells fries and lemonade.
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DATE
Nov. 7
Nov. 13
Nov. 14
Nov. 15
Nov. 17
Nov. 18
Nov. 22
Nov. 26-30
Dec. 4
Dec. 4
Dec. 5
Dec. 6
Dec. 18
Dec. 19
DAY/TIME
(Fri) 10:30am-12:45pm
(Thu) 3/4:00-8:00 pm
(Fri)
(Sat) 9-11am
(Mon) 6:30pm
(Tue) 6:00pm
(Sat) 8:15AM meet
(Wed-Sun)
(Thu) 8:30am
(Thu) 10am-1:30pm
(Fri)
(Sat) 9am-4pm
(Thu) 7pm
(Fri) 1pm
LEADER
Faculty/Publicity
Faculty
Admin
Andy Cammenga
Paul Aultman
Bob Sells
Bob Sells
Admin
Office
Admin
Faculty
Bob Sells
Monica Hunt
Darla Williams
PRESCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18 AT 7PM
Please mark your calendar! It is crucial that all children in
grades 1-6 are present as each person is important. One of
the best parts of being in a choir is working together as we
practice and depend on each other. So if someone is missing,
it's hard to fill that hole! I know unforseen circumstances happen and I completely understand, but please make every effort
to come, hear and see the hard work your children are putting
in every week.
Dress for the students will be standard concert dress:
Black(best) or dark blue(acceptable)pants or skirt
White collared shirt for boys
White blouse for girls(no "underwear" t-shirts, but dressy, thicker shirts without the banded neckline are acceptable)
Polo shirts are fine
Boys may add a red tie
Girls may add red accents like hair bows, scarves, etc.
Hit the racks at the Salvation Army Thrift Store or Goodwill if
you need to. Items do not need to be brand new. That's where
I shop!
If you have questions, please feel free to contact me.
I truly enjoy working with your children singing praises to the
only One who is worthy of our praise.
Soli Deo Gloria,
Monica Hunt
hunt4mom@gmail.com
monica.hunt@midlandchristianschool-mi.org
The Growing Edge
Midland Christian Crusader Fall Banquet
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Fall sports banquet for volleyball and soccer
5:45 pm
6:00 pm
6:20 pm
Dinner set up and fellowship (hallway)
Dinner (gym)
Welcome (Athletic Director, Headmaster)
Introductions
2014 MCS Soccer Awards – Coach David Krohn
2014 MCS JV Volleyball Awards – Coach Elisabeth Patten
2014 MCS Varsity Volleyball Awards – Coach Bob Sells
Everyone should bring a Main Dish!
Volleyball families: bring salads, breads, butter
Soccer families: bring desserts
Beverages and place settings furnished!
nd
The Santa Parade is coming!! Mark your calendar for November 22 !!! Midland Christian
School will be part of the parade! We will meet at 8:15am at the Midland High School parking
lot.
Over the next few weeks we are collecting CANDY to pass out; we would like to collect 200
st
bags of candy by November 21 . Please drop the candy off in Bob Sells’ office.
We are also looking for soccer players, basketball players, drama students, cheerleaders, you
name it, to take time out of their Saturday morning, WALK in the parade and bless those who
come with some candy and smiles! Please see Carrie Lightstein or Bob Sells to sign up to
walk.
SCHOOL LUNCH MENU
NOVEMBER 1010-13
Mon, 11/10
Chicken Patty: $1.50, with Applesauce
and Cookie $2.50 (Order in morning)
Tue, 11/11
Hot Lunch:
Lunch Hamburger/French Fries/
Fruit/Cookie (Pre-order in office)
Wed, 11/12
Pizza By the Slice: $1.25 Pepperoni or
Cheese (Order in morning)
Thu, 11/13
Hot Lunch:
Lunch Sweet and Sour Chicken/
Rice/Veggie/Fruit (Pre-order in office)
Fri, 11/7
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NO SCHOOL
NOVEMBER
BIRTHDAYS
Grade
Birthdate
Student
Krohn, Caleb
03
11/01
Hayes, Katherine
PK4-5
11/06
Lightstein, Zachariah 06
11/10
Hall, Cullen
PK3
11/13
Stout, Allison
PK4-5
11/16
Gold, Emily
11
11/16
O'Farrell, Emma
02
11/16
Mr. Jim Valkenburg
Coach
11/16
Krohn, Rebecca
12
11/18
LaBean, Harper
PK3
11/18