Middle School - 2/19

As we move into the final stretch of winter, our middle school is grateful for the partnership we share with each of you in supporting your students. Spring conferences are coming up the first week of March, and I want to encourage every family to make attendance a priority. Conferences are one of the most valuable connections we have as a community. They are a chance to celebrate what is going well, identify where your student can grow, and align on how we can best support them together, both at home and at school. Please keep an eye out for additional information in the Mane Things communication.

A Few Key Reminders:

Staying Healthy! As we navigate the peak of illness, please help us keep our campus healthy. If your student has a fever or is showing significant symptoms, please keep them home to rest and recover. We want to ensure everyone stays healthy.

Our students are wonderfully social, and that is a real gift. At the same time, we have been coaching them on recognizing when and where conversation is appropriate. Talking during instruction time takes learning away from everyone in the room, including themselves. We encourage you to ask your student about this at home: "Where are the right times and places to be social?" It is a prayerful reminder that self-control is one of the fruits of the Spirit, and it shows respect for teachers and classmates alike.

Weekly Updates and Events

• February 19 Celebration of Black History
• February 23 Welcome to Middle School Parent Meeting (Current 4th Grade Families)
• February 26 Mother/Son Outing at Slick City
• February 27 Maranatha Morning
• March 5-6 Parent/Teacher Conferences

Blessings,

Allen Banks

Middle School Principal

What a special evening! A heartfelt thank you to all the dads, grandpas, uncles, and special guests who joined their daughters for our Sweetheart Dance. The smiles and memories made that night are a beautiful reminder of why community matters so much here at MCA. We are so glad you were there.

Our MS math students in Ms. Stite's classroom recently put on their detective hats for a creative classroom activity called "Who Did It?" Students applied the skills they have been building to work through a scenario and crack the case. It was wonderful to see students as critical thinkers rise to the challenge. Great work, Mustangs!

This week in chapel, we focused on the importance of having friends who keep us accountable and point us back to Jesus Christ. We heard from students who testified about the influence of a Christian friend who helped them during a challenging season of life. We were also blessed to have our very own alum, Marina Mascarenas, preach from 1 Samuel. Her sermon demonstrated the power of the friendship between Jonathan and David. Her passion and experience on the subject touched the hearts of many of our students. Ultimately, our prayer is that your child's best friend would be Jesus Christ and that their relationship with Him would be authentic, genuine, and contagious. Praying that your child would know that God made them on purpose, with purpose, and for a purpose.

Seek the King, He is so worth it

- Mr. Agrimson

Join Parents with Purpose for a fun and exciting Mother & Son(s) Night Out for our Lower and Middle school students on Thursday, February 26 from 6–7:30 pm!

Whether you’re a mom, grandma, aunt, or special caregiver, you’re invited to make memories with the boys in your life!

• Cost is $23 per person (includes treats, required socks, and 90 minutes at the park)

• Registration closes Tuesday, February 24 at midnight.

Note that a waiver is required prior to arrival..

As we move into the first part of second semester, we are already turning our attention toward next school year and look forward to partnering with you as you and your student prepare for the transition from middle school to high school at MCA.

Save the date!

Welcome to High School Meeting

Date: Monday, February 23

Time: 7:15-8:15PM

Location: LW Lobby (Coffee House)

We understand this transition is significant for both students and parents, and we're committed to making it as smooth as possible. I look forward to seeing you on February 23!

~Dr. Rothstein

High School Principal

The 2026–2027 course registration process will take place during the second week of March and will be built into WIN Time through what we are calling registration conferences. This approach allows us to be intentional in supporting students as they plan ahead.

During these registration conferences, teachers will walk students through the process to ensure they clearly understand graduation requirements, elective options, and what credits they still need in order to graduate. Our goal is to help students make thoughtful, informed decisions about their course selections.

UPDATED time frame:

• Monday, March 9: Students will review their transcript and receive a grade-level-specific registration sheet for the year they are registering for. They will select their desired courses and take the form home to review with a parent/guardian.
• By Friday, March 13: Please enter student course selections into FACTS at home. A step-by-step process will be sent home in the coming weeks.

We appreciate your partnership as we work together to plan well for the upcoming school year.

~Dr. Rothstein

High School Principal

Looking Ahead

• February 19 Celebration of Black History
• February 23 Welcome to Middle School Parent Meeting (Current 4th Grade Families)
• February 26 Mother/Son Outing at Slick City
• February 27 Maranatha Morning

• March 5 and 6 Parent/Teacher Conferences
• March 12-15 MCA Theater Performance - Frozen Jr.
• March 20 End of Q3/Half Day
• April 20-24 NWEA Spring MAP Testing