Monday Bulletin
MCS WEEKLY NEWS
December 15, 2008
“Always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.”
SCHOOL HOLIDAY: The Christmas holiday will start on Dec. 22nd . Students will report back to school on Tues., Jan. 6, 2009.
DISMISSAL TIMES FOR DEC. 17-19:
PK3-3rd grade: 11:15 4th and 5th grades: 11:20 6th - 12th grade: 11:30
CHICK-FIL-A: The Service Club will be selling Chick-fil-a biscuits on Thurs. morning, Dec. 18th, in front of the lunchroom. The cost is $2.00.
FISH FRY: MCS is conducting a combined fundraiser with Azalea City Christian School. Beginning in February we will have a Fish Fry on the first Saturday of each month during the school year. There will be an organizational meeting @ 6:30 pm on Tuesday, Jan 6, 2009 at Azalea City. There are a number of opportunities to assist, providing both schools with thousands of needed dollars. Please attend the meeting and see how you can get involved. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Wasden at 445-5329.
TIE HEAD T-SHIRTS: This Friday is the last day to order your 2008-2009 Tie head t-shirts for this basketball season. Order forms will be distributed to student's school wide. Extra order forms will be available in the front office and on the website at www.mobilechristian.org Order forms should be given to homeroom teachers before Friday at 12:00.
Congratulations to the 2008-2009 Senior Class Who's Who:
Friendliest: Elizabeth Brooks and Aaron McGaughy; Class Flirts: Mandy Busbin and PersonNameJeff Johnston; Most Talented: Shannon Kendall and PersonNameJeff Johnston; Class Clowns: Carlen Mann and Joey Crowell; Most Athletic: Lauren Newman and Jourdan Battiste; Best Dressed: Laurie Haney and Hunter Emmons; Most Beautiful/Most Handsome: Katie Barnes and Michael Wilkins; Most Intelligent: Shannon Kendall and Joey Crowell; Best Christian Character: Elizabeth Brooks and Christian Mott; Most School Spirit: Allison Robbins and Ben McDonald; Most Likely to Succeed: Shannon Kendall and Aaron McGaughy; Best All Around: Elizabeth Brooks and Josh Hall.
CONGRATULATIONS: Colby Herrington was selected to the All-County Cross Country Team. This award was given to the top 16 runners in Mobile County.
DONATIONS: If your family upgrades their TV during the holidays, we are in need of TVs. Please bring to one of the offices. Thank you for your continued support.
SAT Dates for K5-8th Grade Students: The test dates for the SATs are March 23-27.
ELEMENTARY PARENTS: Assistant Coaches needed for MSC Varsity and Junior High Track: If you have participated in track and field and are interested in assisting during the season, please contact either June Brining in the Upper Elementary office or Coach Brad Blanton. Thank you.
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION: Enrollment dates for the 2009-2010 school year are Jan. 6 - 30. Enrollment for new families opens on February 2, 2009. Families receive a 2% discount on tuition if they are enrolled/re-enrolled by March 1, 2009. Remember, any family that refers a NEW student to MCS (and that student applies and is accepted), will receive a $500 tuition discount. To receive this discount, the new student must place your name on the application as the one who referred them to MCS.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Mon., Dec. 15 Booster Club Meeting tonight at 7:00 in LD
ATHLETICS:
Monday, Dec.15 Middle School Basketball vs. Summerdale (Away) 7th grade Girls 4:30, 8th grade Girls-5:30, 8th grade Boys-6:30
Dec. 19-20 MCS Basketball Tourn. (Home)
Dec. 29-31 Cottage Hill Tourn. (Away)
Tue. Jan 6 Basketball vs Flomaton (Away) BJV 4:30, GV 6:00, BV 7:30
Middle School Basketball vs. Cottage Hill (Away) 7th grade Girls 4:30, 8th grade Girls-5:30, 8th grade Boys-6:30
LUNCH MENU: Dec. 15- Dec. 19
Monday -Chick-fil-A Firehouse Menu:
Tuesday -“Christmas Dinner”- Ham , mac & cheese, roll & dessert Hook & Ladder, Meatball or Pizza Sub
Wednesday -1/2 day No Lunch
Thursday - 1/2 day No Lunch
Friday - 1/2 day No Lunch
Also Available on Tues. and Thurs. for PK3-5th Grade - Grilled Cheese Sandwich - $2.00
Prices are as follows:
Full size hot meals - $4.50 Full size sub - $3.50 Salads - $4.00
Kid's size hot meal - $2.50 (PK 3-5th grade only) ½ sub - $2.00 (PK3- 5th) Chef's salad - $4.50
Tea or Lemonade - sm. $ .50 and lg. $1.00 Milk or Juice - $.75
2008 FALL SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE
Monday 12/15/08 Exam Review, Periods 1-7 (regular bell schedule)
Tuesday 12/16/08 7:55 - 8:10 Homeroom
8:14 - 9:29 FIRST PERIOD EXAM
9:33 - 9:55 Chapel
9:59 - 10:37 2nd period
10:41- 11:20 3rd period
11:24 -12:03 4th period
12:07- 1:25 5th period and lunch waves
1:29 - 2:19 6th period
2:23 - 3:13 7th period
Periods 2-7 will be exam review
Wednesday 12/17/087:55 8:15 Homeroom
8:19 - 9:34 SECOND PERIOD EXAM
9:38 - 10:00 Chapel
10:00 - 10:11 Break
10:15- 11:30 THIRD PERIOD EXAM
Thursday 12/18/08 7:55 - 8:15 Homeroom
8:19 - 9:34 FOURTH PERIOD EXAM
9:38 - 10:00 Chapel
10:00 - 10:11 Break
10:15- 11:30 FIFTH PERIOD EXAM
Friday 12/19/08 7:55 - 8:15 Homeroom
8:19 - 9:34 SIXTH PERIOD EXAM
9:38 - 10:00 Chapel
10:00 - 10:11 Break
10:15- 11:30 SEVENTH PERIOD EXAM
No lunch will be served on the early release days. MAKE-UP EXAMS: will be taken on the afternoons of Dec. 18th, 19th or Jan. 5th. These are given with administrative approval ONLY.
COUNSELOR'S CORNER - Mrs. Coker December 15, 2008
ACT/SAT DATES AND DEADLINES: (School code: 011-821)
ACT Test Date: February7 Registration deadline without a late fee: Jan 6
SAT Test Date: January 24 Registration deadline without a late fee: Dec 26
**See Ms. Coker for a schedule of ACT Exam Reviews at the University of South Alabama. Register online at www.usacontinuinged.com.
Juniors interested in attending Harding's Honors Symposium next summer, please see Mrs. Coker for details.
Juniors- The Discover Scholarship Program is just for you. To apply you must: have at least a 2.75 gpa and have demonstrated leadership skills. The deadline is January 31. Applications are online at www.applyists.net
SENIOR NEWS
Kids Chance Scholarship is available to seniors whose parents have died or have become permanently disabled while at work. See Mrs. Coker for details.
Auburn's College of Engineering Scholarship info available in Mrs. Coker's office.
Burger King Scholarship available to seniors who work or have worked at least 15 hours a week and have at least a 2.5 GPA. See Mrs. Coker for details.
AXA Achievement Scholarship information available. This scholarship is for those students who have done community service work.
Linly Heflin Scholarship- four year scholarship in the amount of $3000 per year for Alabama women who have both economic need and a sound academic record. Minimum ACT 22. Applications available at www.linlyheflin.org
KFC Colonel's Scholars scholarship applications are now online at www.kfcscholars.org. This scholarship is for students who have a gpa of 2.75 or higher and intend to enroll in a public university.
Books-a-Million Creative Writing Scholarship- have you ever thought of writing a children's book? It could mean $5000 in scholarship money to you. See Mrs Coker for details.
American Legion Scholarship- available to Alabama residents who are children or grandchildren of military veterans. See Mrs. Coker for details.
Alfa scholarship- must be a member of Alfa (or parents). Must have GPA of 2.5. Deadline February 15.
REMEMBER TO TURN IN ALL LETTERS OF COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE TO MRS. COKER!
