What a glorious time of year! The fall session has been a strong start to our school year. We have already packed a great number of learning and enriching experiences into our first quarter of school, but the greatest of these experiences have been the opportunities to minister to your children to seek and trust in our Lord and Savior. The chapters and verses I have been embracing this fall have been Romans 12 & 13 and Colossians 3:23-24 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” These passages have given us purpose and focus in our ministry and dedication to the Christian education of the children. Additionally, in Chapels and in our charac- ter development, the fruits of the spirit have been a focus. Each week in the Next Week in Elemen- tary School notes one of the scriptures related to the fruit of the spirit is offered. God is Good, and we thank Him for the blessings of His children. With many opportunities ahead of us to worship, learn, and play together, the faculty and I thank you for sharing your children with us and being in Christ with us. Peace, Gingie Watt Principal’s Message MORNING ARRIVAL When dropping your child off at South, pull up to the flagpole and keep traffic moving. If your child needs assistance, please park in the designated parking area. If tardy, your child should report to the office. AFTER SCHOOL SAFETY Please help us by not allowing your child to come back into the classroom or play in the parking lot after school. For afternoon pick up at South (3:15-3:30), please park facing the parallel safety lanes. When leaving, please back up; do not drive through the safety lane. At North, if you park on the far side (east) parking lot, please come get your child & hold their hand as you cross the parking lot. WEEKLY CHAPEL VERSES “I have loved you with a love that lasts forever. So I have helped you come to Me with loving-kindness.” Jere.31:3 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35 “And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.” 1 John 4:16 “You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.” Isaiah 55:12 “I have told you this so that My joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” John 15:11 “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” Eph. 4:3 “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” Col. 3:15 NORTH CAMPUS (K-3rd) 15000 West 63rd St. Shawnee, KS 66216 (913)631-9286 Kindergarten & 1st 8:20 a.m.-3:10 p.m. (early dismissal 12:10 p.m.) 2nd-3rd 8:20 a.m.-3:20 p.m. (early dismissal 12:15 p.m.) SOUTH CAMPUS (4th-6th) 6826 Lackman Rd. Shawnee, KS 66217 (913)631-1715 4th-6th 8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m. (early dismissal 12:15 p.m.)
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What a glorious time of year! The fall session has been a strong start to our school year. We have already packed a great number of learning and enriching experiences into our first quarter of school, but the greatest of these experiences have been the opportunities to minister to your children to seek and trust in our Lord and Savior. The chapters and verses I have been embracing this fall have been Romans 12 & 13 and Colossians 3:23-24 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” These passages have given us purpose and focus in our ministry and dedication to the Christian education of the children. Additionally, in Chapels and in our charac-ter development, the fruits of the spirit have been a focus. Each week in the Next Week in Elemen-tary School notes one of the scriptures related to the fruit of the spirit is offered. God is Good, and we thank Him for the blessings of His children. With many opportunities ahead of us to worship, learn, and play together, the faculty and I thank you for sharing your children with us and being in Christ with us. Peace,
Gingie Watt
Principal’s Message
MORNING ARRIVAL When dropping your child off at South, pull up to the flagpole and keep traffic moving. If your child needs assistance, please park in the designated parking area. If tardy, your child should report to the office.
AFTER SCHOOL SAFETY Please help us by not allowing your child to come back into the classroom or play in the parking lot after school. For afternoon pick up at South (3:15-3:30), please park facing the parallel safety lanes. When leaving, please back up; do not drive through the safety lane. At North, if you park on the far side (east) parking lot, please come get your child & hold their hand as you cross the parking lot.
WEEKLY CHAPEL VERSES “I have loved you with a love that lasts forever. So I have helped you come to Me with loving-kindness.” Jere.31:3 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35 “And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.” 1 John 4:16 “You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.” Isaiah 55:12 “I have told you this so that My joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” John 15:11 “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” Eph. 4:3 “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” Col. 3:15
NORTH CAMPUS (K-3rd) 15000 West 63rd St. Shawnee, KS 66216
G.L.O.W. “God Lights Our World” has been chosen to be our character theme for 2014-15. Scripture to go with the theme is John 8:12, “I am the light of the world. Who-ever follows Me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” The Alexander family submitted this year’s theme idea. Congratulations to Sienna and Jessica Alexander!
GOD’S MUSIC
God’s music is in our ears everywhere in His beauti-
ful world. We hear it in hurrying streams, sighing winds,
singing birds, falling waters, and lapping waves. But
deeper still we hear it in our hearts when we stop to
listen. It comes in martial strains calling us to work and
to the service of our fellow men. It comes in softer mel-
ody calling us to rest and contemplation. Again it
comes in triumphant strains from another world when
the gates open and loved ones enter in . . . .
There is music in a mother’s love, a child’s trust, a
happy home, a brave man’s battle for a better world, an
unselfish act, a kindly deed. There is “a mighty music
echoing, far and near.”
Helen B. Emmons
Congratulations to all the students who complet-
ed the Summer Reading and Math programs! Recogni-
tion will be made at chapel.
PARENTS IN PRAYER
Parents in Prayer meet at South the first and third Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. in the small lunchroom. On the second and fourth Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. at North, upstairs in the conference room across from the library, parents join in prayer for students and prayer re-quests. Everyone is invited to join leader Kristine Burdette. You may give prayer requests to either office.
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2014-2015 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Blake Welch, Chairman Mr. Sean Slattery, Vice Chairman
Mr. Brian Howell Mr. Jim Marmon
Mrs. Bobbie O’Keith Mr. Rick St. Jean
LOGO GREEN POLO SHIRT
Students should wear their green polos with the Maranatha logo on field trips. They may also wear their shirts any school day.
PARENT PERMISSION FOR RIDES
Parents, please send a note or call before 3:00 p.m. if your child is riding home with some-one besides you or their regular ride. Teachers are not allowed to release students to someone else unless they have parent’s permission. We do not allow children to make phone calls or arrange to go home with another child on any day.
MCA’s UPCOMING EVENTS
Come meet other parents and enjoy the activities. Mark your cal-endar for these Parent Fellowship Events: Nov. 7—MCA Annual Gala Auc-tion Jan. 23—Chili Cook-off/Movie Night Feb. 27—Elementary Basketball Night April 1—Boosterthon Fun Run April 27—Baseball Tailgate & Game
T H A N K
Y O U !
PICTURE RETAKE DAY Lifetouch picture retakes will be held November 5. Let your child’s teacher know your plan!
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART The American Heart Association declares No-vember 5 as eating healthy day! The first Thursday in February the Jump Rope for Heart Assoc. will present information about a healthy heart and introduce the jump rope for heart program.
CORPORATE PARTNERS If you are interested in becoming a Corporate Partner for 2014-15, contact Mr. Mark Schultze at 631-0637 or [email protected].
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SCHOOL CLOSINGS Arrangements have been made to use One Call to automati-cally call you in case of school closing. Also, it will be an-nounced on all major TV and radio stations. Be aware of weath-er conditions in your area and use good judgment concerning bringing your child to school. Thank you for your cooperation. The North campus is open on snow days for child care. The cost is $35 for the day. You may order a hot lunch or bring a lunch.
LATE START If the announcement is for delayed openings, students should report one hour later, 9:15 South; 9:20 North.
OUTSIDE RECESS During the cold months, please dress your child(ren) for out-door recess. Be sure to include hats, gloves, coats, etc., as we will always take the children out to play. Only if the wind chill fac-tor reduces the temperature to bitter cold do we remain inside.
We need your pictures for the 2014-2015 Elementary Yearbook. Submit your pictures to: www.Community.lifetouch.com and register with the ac-cess code of XEYCNU. Contact Sarah Hudnall at [email protected].
Thank you!
Plan ahead for all of your travel needs, gift giving, and all that you will be doing during the holidays by buying Scrip cards! Mara-natha benefits when you purchase Scrip cards, and you can enjoy the holidays without all of the hassles. The following cards may be ordered: Amazon, Applebees, BP Gas, Bob Evans, Chilis, Chipotle, CVS, Dave & Busters, Dress Barn, iTunes, Kohl’s, Noodles & Co., Outback, Panera, Pizza Hut, Starbucks, Subway, Target, Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, etc. You may purchase them directly in the high school office. For more information, contact Debbie Hamil at 631-0637 or [email protected].
BOXTOPS CONTEST
The classroom winners for our first boxtops contest were: Mrs. Lewis’ 2nd graders and Mrs. Tracy’s 4th graders. Way to go! Keep saving those box tops as we have contests all through the school year! Please make sure they are cut, in bags of 50, and haven’t expired! Our next contest will be a grade lev-el one. Thank you to Jackie Smith (Addy’s Mom) for being our BOXTOPS coor-dinator again!!!
Kingdom Education in Action
Maranatha promotes kingdom educa-tion. We want our students to be world changers. If your child has shown Christ-like character as a world changer, please let Mrs. Wag-oner at South know.
COUNSELING AVAILABLE
We have a Christian counselor on site at Cross Points Church. You may contact Mrs. Janet Wilson, M.A., LCPC, at (913)486-4111 or email at [email protected].
KOREAN STUDENTS KoAm Education Alliance brings elementary age students to the U.S. MCA will be needing families for them to be placed. Students don’t have to be in the same grade as your child. Families receive financial stipend for hosting a child. If you are interested contact, Mrs. Jennings, Registrar, at 631-0637 or [email protected]. You may visit KoAm’s website at www.koameduall.org.
HARVEST PARTIES
Each classroom is planning to have a Har-vest Party on Fri. after-noon, Oct. 31. If you would like to help, please contact your classroom teacher or room parent.
THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON We are having a Thanksgiving luncheon on Thursday, November 20, in the North Gym. The children will have a longer lunch period and make special decorations for the event. A ticket order form will be in backpacks. We hope that you can join us for this wonderful family luncheon. Tickets are required this year. The Eagle Eatery will be preparing and serving the luncheon. If you can help with set up or clean up, contact Jenniffer Casto or Tracy Shiner at 631-9286 (North) or Karen Wagoner at 631-1715 (South). We look forward to serving you this year!
Thanksgiving Collection/Chapel
We plan to collect non-perishable foods for City Union Mission. We will be collecting food the week of November 17-21. Mrs. Ensminger’s 6th graders will deliver the food to City Union Mission on Nov. 21. Thank you for helping!
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REMEMBER NO SCHOOL DATES Monday through Friday, November 24-28, for the Teaches’ In-service and for the Thanksgiving holiday. Call the North office at 631-9286 if you need child care for Mon-Wed, Nov. 24-26. Mara-natha Day Care will be closed Thursday and Friday.
VOLUNTEERS FOR 2014-15
Thank you to our wonderful volunteers this year! We especially thank our faithful lunchroom duty helpers .
Thanksgiving Proclamation—It has seemed to me fit and proper that God should be solemnly, reverently, and gratefully acknowledged, as with one heart and one voice, by the whole American people. I do therefore invite my fellow citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November as a day of Thanksgiving and praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the heavens. (From The Thanksgiving Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln, 1863).
RED, WHITE & BLUE DAY
Children may wear red, white and blue clothing
to commemorate Veteran’s Day, on Nov. 11. (This is not a casual dress day). The 5th graders will be thanking our veterans at HyVee in Shawnee on Nov. 11. MCA’s Band will march in the Veteran’s Day Parade at Ft. Leavenworth in Leavenworth, KS.
CHRISTMAS STORE
The Christmas Store will be held December 15-17 at the North campus. All K-6th graders are invited to the store. There will be items from 25 cents up to $10. Stu-dents will be able to shop for friends and family. If you would like to donate items, please contact Jenniffer Casto or Tracy Shiner at 631-9286. Volunteers are needed 7:30-8:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 3:00-4:00 p.m. on these dates. Thank you!!!
COLONIAL DAYS FOR K-3rd GRADERS
& PARENTS
THURSDAY, November 20
8:30-11:30 a.m.
Details will come from your child’s teacher.
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The following elementary students are the 2014-15 members of the Lego Club: Abby Bryden, Elijah Dunn, Rebekah Fitsum, Zach Fuller, Jarron Gray, Caleb Huntsman, Suhyeon Kim, Emma Mestemacher, Cole McNickle, Joshua O’Keith, Torri Olivarez, Luke Oster, Jackson Phillips, Caden Pinter, Josie Pool, Ollieauna Reid, Elena Rodriguez, Brennan Walla, Carsten Warrick, Zane Weaver, Wyatt Weber. Lego Club meets every Monday with Mrs. Watt.
The following elementary students are the 2014-15 mem-bers of the Select Choir: Front row LtoR: Isabella Tooley, Kayla Johnson, Rebekah Fitsum, Faith O’Keith, Josie Pool, Abby Ballinger; 2nd row LtoR: Madeline Crowder, Mrs. Mills, Katie Orndorff, Kwyncee Crager, Alyssa Jimenez, Giovanna Kelker, Katie Higgins; back row LtoR: Macie Hartwick, Kaitlyn Lingle, Hope Chapin-Henry, Katelyn Smith, Claudia Heddings, Elena Rodriguez, Onnica Campbell, Ezekiel Julo, Sienna Alexander, Ollieauna Reid, Abby Kynion, Will Schoenfeld, Tank Dehnert. (Not pictured: Gracie Neland) Select Choir meets every Wednesday under the direction of Mrs. Mills.
The following elementary stu-dents are the 2014-15 members of the Chess Club: Sienna Alexander, Nicholas Classen, Aiden Emanuels, Jack Emanuels, Simon Esh, Oliver Evans, Emma Mestemacher, Christian Ryan & Brennan Walla. Chess Club meets every Thurs-day with Mr. Tim Steiner.
HOMEWORK POLICY
As our Parent Handbook states, “Homework is an integral part of the school program. We believe students learn responsibility and can gain a special sense of accomplishment through the self discipline required in complet-ing homework assignments. We request par-ents’ full cooperation in seeing that assign-ments are completed.” In Grades 3-6, if homework isn’t complete, students may be asked to stay in from recess until it’s finished. We appreciate your support and help. Let your child’s teacher know if your child is spending an inordinate length of time on homework.
HONOR ROLL
Congratulations to our 51 students who qualified with a GPA of 3.8 or better for the A Honor Roll and 34 stu-dents who achieved a 3.0-3.79 GPA were placed in the B Honor Roll. Students in grades 4-6 are eligible for the Honor Roll based on their grades in reading, language, math, sci-ence, spelling, history and Bible. To be on the “A” Honor Roll, a student must have an A or A– average in those 7 subject areas with no D’s or F’s. To be on the “B” Honor Roll, a student must have a B or B– average with no D’s or F’s. Modified grades are not eligible for the honor roll.
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IS YOUR CHILD FRUSTRATED WITH SCHOOLWORK?
“It’s not that I’m so smart,” Albert Einstein said. “It’s just that I stay with problems longer.” That’s good advice for your child, too. Kids of-ten get frustrated if they can’t find the answers right away. They want to give up. Here are some ways to help your child stick with a prob-lem: Reread the directions. It’s the oldest advice in the world. Set a timer. Tell your child, “ Keep at it until the timer rings. Then you can take a little break.” Talk it out. If your child is stuck, ask him/her to tell you what he’s/she’s done. Sometimes just by talking it out he/she can figure out what he/she has to do. Work on something else. If your child is stuck on a math problem, have him/her practice the piano. The answer may come to him/her while he’s/she’s thinking about something differ-ent. Learn some relaxation techniques with your child. Stress levels become high when we get frustrated. Closing your eyes and taking deep breaths and slowly counting to 10 are a few that work well. (Source: Parents Make the Differ-ence)
LEARNING, NOT GRADES
In the elementary grades we want students to love learning. Our focus is on helping children develop skills and gain knowledge, not on grades. While we want stu-dents to do their best and have a good attitude toward achievement, we do not want them to be anxious or pres-sured over grades. You, as parents, can help your child gain the proper perspectives regarding schoolwork by doing the following: 1. Discuss with your children what they are learning more
than what grades they are earning. 2. Have realistic expectations for each child concerning
grades. A “C” means “average,” not failing, and should be an acceptable grade.
3. Never compare grades to other family members—not
siblings and not your grades when you were in school. 4. Let children learn and achieve on their own. Some-
times they’ll learn more by experiencing a little frustra-tion or even failure. Don’t be a “helicopter” parent res-cuing your child from difficult assignments. It’s the child’s work, not the parents’. Homework should be meaningful practice; roughly 10 minutes per grade lev-el—1st 10-15 min.; 2nd 20 min.; 3rd 30 min., etc. Talk with your child’s teacher if homework becomes too much.
5. Don’t be concerned about the letter on a card, but more about the applied effort that occurred in achieving it.
BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL SHUTTLE BUS DRIVERS & SUBS NEEDED.
Call the South office at 631-1715 if you are interested in driving our busses or sub-bing in our classes.
Shorts Days Come to an End
The last day for wearing shorts
and capris is October 31. Starting
April 1, they may wear shorts (and
capris) again.
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3rd-6th GRADE SPELLING BEE
ACSI Spelling Word Lists are availa-ble through your child’s class web page. The classroom Spelling Bee will take place during the week of Novem-ber 3-6. Winners from each class will be invited to participate in the Area Spelling Bee at Heartland Christian School on January 16, 2015.
PREVIEW KINDERGARTEN! Parents of currently enrolled Pre-K students may have a preview of Kin-dergarten on January 20, 2015, at 8:30-9:30 a.m. at North.
LIBRARY Please help your child keep track of their library books. If they do not return their books, they may not check out new books.
THE BIRTHDAY CLUB Celebrate your child’s birthday by donating a book or money for a book to the library. Your child’s name will be put on a sticker in front of the book.
MAP VOLUNTEERS FOR 2014-15
Here is the list of our Maranatha Academy Parent (MAP) volunteers for this school year. MAP Committee Co-Coordinators— Jessica Esh & Deanna Michaud Elementary North BOT—K-3rd— Marlen Leon Elementary South BOT—4th-6th— Tara Tooley & Erin Friesen Elementary Parents in Prayer— Kristine Burdette New Family Shepherd— Lysanne Peacher Sports Tailgates— Angela Knight & MCA Jr. Class Family Adventure Camping Trip— Cary & Tracy Shiner Room Parent Coordinator— Jackie Smith (Addy’s mom) Parent Lunch Duty Coordinator— Devon Vickers Family Movie Nights/Chili Cook-off— Kevin & Cheryl Bergerhofer Elementary Yearbook— Sarah Hudnall & Angela Knight
We thank you—we couldn’t do it without you!
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NEW STUDENTS AT SOUTH Top left: Raphah Shophar; front row LtoR: Emma Mestemacher, Abby Ballinger, Kwyncee Crager; 2nd row L toR: Adonai Davenport, Zeniah Shophar, Isaiah Beck, Isaac Blackford, Malakai Rehfeld, Kaitlyn Lingle; back row LtoR: Seoyeon Han, Elizabeth Brandau, Alexandra Brown, Levi Porter, Tank Dehnert, Sam Wye, Addison Pelham.
NEW STUDENTS AT NORTH Far left: front row LtoR: Ayre Meyer, Jack Emanuels, Devin Cunagin, Aiden Emanuels, Elijah Beck; back from LtoR: Oliver Evans, Aubrie Smith, Elijah Rehfeld, Annalyssa Ju-rado, Ashton Blackford, Sonam Phillips, C.J. Ballinger, Sophia Beck.
CONGRATULATIONS KC ROYALS—AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONS!!!
