Lower School - 12/11
We are wrapping up our winter NWEA testing this week. Student score reports will be sent home by the end of next week. Please note that if your child has been sick this week, they may not have all of their NWEA scores, as it is our Lower School policy that we typically do not schedule test make-ups.
A few important reminders as we look ahead to next week:
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Lower School Christmas Concert – Next week Friday at 8:30 a.m. (we encourage families to arrive early as seating first come first serve).
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Christmas Class Parties
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Pre-K: 9:30–11:00 a.m.
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Kindergarten: 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
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1st Grade: 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
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2nd Grade: 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
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3rd Grade:
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Mrs. Anderson: 12:20–1:20 p.m.
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Mrs. Clausen: 1:15–2:15 p.m.
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Mrs. Martinson: 1:15–2:00 p.m.
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4th Grade: 11:35 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
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There will be no homework assigned over Christmas break so families can enjoy this special time together. However, we do encourage students to read for 20–30 minutes each day to keep their skills sharp.
Finally, please remember to send your child’s snow gear home next Friday so it can be washed and enjoyed over Christmas break. Thank you for your partnership and support during this busy and joy-filled season!
In His Service,
Dr. Rachel David
Lower School Principal
Schedule change - there will be no breakfast available for purchase next Wednesday (12/17). Please make alternate arrangements on these days.
Over Christmas Break, please ensure you are bringing all your students belongings home.
Game Club
X-Tended Day
If your family is in need of care beyond the school day, we invite you to register for MCA’s X-Tended Day program. This program provides students with a safe, loving, and Christ-centered environment after school hours.
Registration can be completed on our X-Tended Day Webpage.
Christmas Toy Drive
The lower school class with the most toys donated will receive a Chick-fil-A lunch and an out of dress code day.
All MCA students get in free!
Girls’ Basketball – December 16
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JV @ 4 pm
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Varsity @ 6:30 pm
Boys’ Basketball – February 10
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C Team @ 4:15 pm
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JV @ 5:30 pm
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Varsity @ 7 pm
PreK
K-Grade 1
Grade 2-4
"Hi everyone, my name is Colette Winn and I am currently in my 29th year at MCA. I received my Education Degree from Minnesota State Mankato and my Master of Arts Degree in Educational Administration from St. Mary’s in Minneapolis. I have a heart for Primary students; I taught Pre-K for 13 years before moving down the hall to 1st grade.
MCA is a family tradition for me. My husband, Buddy Winn, was a student here and later served as the Dean of Students in the Upper School. My two stepchildren, Nick and Hope, also attended MCA.
In the summer, I teach Lego classes for the Youth Enrichment League. I’ve taught Lego classes as well as the Crazy 8’s Math Club for MCA’s after-school program. One of the highlights of each day for me is getting to teach my students God’s Word in Bible class." -Colette Winn
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you for creating me with love, purpose, and detail.
Remind me each day that I am unique, valuable, and wonderfully made in Your image.
When I feel unsure of myself, help me see the strengths and gifts You placed inside me.
Give me confidence to try new things, courage to face challenges, and wisdom to make good choices.
Teach me to appreciate who I am and to respect the differences in others— because You made each of us special in our own way.
Help me use my talents to bring kindness, joy, and hope to the world around me.
Thank you for walking with me today and always.
In Jesus’ name I pray,
Amen.
