Lower School - 10/22

Dear MCA Families,

Looking Ahead at MCA! We have some exciting events coming up!

Annual Pancake Breakfast, Friday, October 23: Join us in the cafeteria beginning at 7:00 AM for a delicious breakfast and time together as a school community!

Fall Service Project, Tuesday, October 27: Students in grades 4 through 6 will put their faith into action as they participate in a fall cleanup service project.

2nd Grade Field Trip, Friday, October 30: Our second graders are heading to The Works Museum for a day of hands-on learning and exploration!

Parent Teacher Conferences, November 5 and 6: We look forward to connecting with families to celebrate student growth and discuss progress.

We're grateful for the many opportunities our students have to learn, serve, and grow together!

In His Service,

Dr. Rachel David

Lower School Principal

This week in chapel, Ms. Flaaten reminded students that God created each of us uniquely and intentionally, with special gifts and a purpose. Rooted in Psalm 139:14 and 1 Corinthians 12:18, students explored how our differences are something to celebrate rather than compare. Through interactive activities, they reflected on their individual strengths and how God can use those gifts to make a difference.

Continue the conversation at home: Ask your child, “What is one thing you love about how God made you, and how can you use that gift to bless someone else this week?”

This week, we are sharing a read aloud called The Pumpkin Patch Parable by Liz Curtis Higgs. It is a heartwarming story about a farmer who carefully chooses, cleans, and transforms a pumpkin into a shining light. Through this story, students were reminded that God lovingly created each of us, works in our hearts, and calls us to reflect His love and light to others.

Continue the conversation at home: Ask your child, “What are some ways you can let God's light shine through you this week?”

October 23rd

• Pancake Breakfast
• Half-day (mid-semester break)

October 26th - Chapel

October 27th

• 4th-6th Grade Fall Service Project

October 30th

• 2nd Grade field trip to The Works Museum

November 5th

• No School/Parent Teacher Conferences

November 6th

• No School/Parent Teacher Conferences

November 12th

• NHS Blood Drive (located in the mall hall)

Student Council Members will meet in Mrs. Peterson's 4th grade classroom from 3:00-4:15 on the first Wednesday of each month! After the meeting concludes, students will be brought down to Door 1 (covered entry) for pickup. Any student not picked up by 4:25 will be brought to X-tended Day where fees may apply.

• November 4th
• December 2nd
• January 6th
• February 3rd
• March 3rd
• April 7th
• May 5th

Dear Jesus,

Thank You for creating me to shine Your light. Help me to be kind with my words, gentle with my actions, and loving toward everyone around me. When someone feels left out, help me include them. When someone is having a hard day, help me encourage them. Even when being kind is difficult, remind me to show Your love. Let others see You through the way I treat them each day.

In Jesus' name, Amen.