From the
Principal’s Desk, Mr. Patrick De Jong
Why Christian Education?
I
feel at times that I am preaching to the choir and yet sometimes I think we
just need reminders of why we do what we do. I picked up a very affirming and
motivating booklet published by the Society for 
Your Child. One of the sections
makes the point that a
Our
call as a school is to educate in such a way that our children incorporate
their faith and beliefs into all areas and not live a dualistic life that
separates their life into religious activities and non-religious activities.
When our children complete their education at MVCS it is our goal that our
students would have formed a thought process in which they see all of life’s
activities as service to God. This can be a difficult concept for us to grasp
for it goes against every fiber of our sinful being. Our self-centered nature
says put me first, supply my needs, meet my goals and serve self then give what
is left over to God. This is what the world tells us and it is an easy trap to
fall into. Christian Education is a counter cultural movement but it is a
movement that can truly provide an avenue for the development of a life that is
lived out in its entirety as service to God first and foremost.
I
am encouraged. I see this beginning to happen in the lives of our young people.
I hear about the struggles that some of our students are going through. I see
it on faces and in their lives from time to time. Young people are seeking
answers to relevancy and purpose. Seniors in particular face great challenges.
The safety and security of high school is coming to end. Decision time about
what their next step will be is near. I rest in the fact that I am convinced
that all will face those challenges with the knowledge and understanding that
they have been educated from a Christian perspective and faith based world
view. What they do with that knowledge and understanding will be determined by
them and their relationship with God.
High School Play March 11, 12, & 13
We have a Winner!
The National
Geographic Bee has announced its congratulations to an MVCS 6th
grader! Thomas LeClair, by his performance on an
official written state test, has qualified to represent our school at the
state level of the National Geographic Bee. This competition will take
place on Friday, April 9, at
Parent/Teacher Conferences March 12, school will not be in session
Parent/Teacher
Conferences are scheduled for Friday, March 12 for 8:40-3:00.
Earn Family Service Hours on March 19
Help needed on Friday, March 19 with the
Alumni Parent Dinner. Set up after school and clean up from 7:30-9:00. Call
Linda Brown at 428-4632 if you can help.
Invitations to the Open House
Please let Beth in the office know if you
know of a family that is interested in MVCS. We would like to send them an
invitation to the open house on March 27. Thank you.
Middle School Winter Retreat Schedule Change
The middle school will not be making a stop
for dinner in
Important March
Student Dates
·
Monday,
March 15 Beginning of the
next rotation for Middle School Exploratory classes
·
Monday,
March 22 First Day of
to students in grades 3 through 8 grade during regular school periods.
Testing will finish prior to Easter Vacation.
High School Cheerleader Coach Position Open
High School Cheerleader
Coach position for the 2010-2011 school year is open.
If you are interested in applying please contact Dennis DeKok,
Athletic Director. All persons interested in applying should do so by March 23.
You may contact Mr. DeKok at (360) 4254-9157 Ext. 104
or e-mail at ddekok@mvcwa.com.
Girls Varsity Basketball Coach Position is Open
Girls Varsity
Basketball Coach position for the 2010-2011 school is
open. If you are interested in filling that position please contact Dennis DeKok, Athletic Director.
All persons
interested in applying should do so by March 15. You may contact Mr. DeKok at (360)424-9157 Ext. 104 or e-mail at: ddekok@mvcwa.com.
A big thank you
goes to Dick Gudmunson who has coached basketball at
MVC for six years as Boys Coach and eleven years as Girls Coach. Dick also
coached at the middle school level for 5 years.
Middle School Track & Field Coach Needed
Middle School Track & Field coaching
position is open. The season begins after
Spring vacation and includes 5 to 6 track meets. The season includes three nights a week
practice and one meet per week through April and most of May. All persons interested in applying should
contact Mr. Adeline.
Hot Lunch - We Need Volunteers
Please call or email Fay White
if you can help out. Call 360-424-5979 or email faywhite@verizon.net
Mar. 19
– Chicken strips, rice pilaf,
veggie, fruit, cake
Workers –
Mar. 26 – Sloppy Joe, green beans, chips, carrots & sip,
fruit, cookie
Workers – Toni Mailliard, Shelly Hasnon, Evonne Clodfelter, Janet Dempsey,
Becky Twedt, Jeannie Swanson
School Calendar
Mar. 11 MS Retreat
Mar. 11, 12 & 13 Spring
Play
Mar. 12 P/T
Conferences No School
Mar. 27 Open House 9:00 AM – 11:00
Attachments
ITBS Testing, Auction Letter, Auction Sign-up
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