Elementary Weekly News | Milpitas Christian School

Dear MCS Families,

I’m praying that you are having a restful and relaxing summer!

Summer Activities at Birchwood

Summer makes me think of beach days and ice cream! Right now the Birchwood campus is abuzz with summer camp students designing machines in the TinkerLab and being community contributors by working on garden service projects.

Summer Learning Fun

Did you know that parents can be teachers too? STEAM Learning can take place anytime! My kids and I have been exploring biology at Monterey Bay Aquarium, history at Mission Carmel, and we even went whale watching and saw lots of dolphins and whales! Take some time to explore and have an adventure at the many scenic locations in our Bay Area backyard:

Go on a nature hike at a local park – observe and take notes on God’s creations. Amazing!
Visit a local museum or mission and have your child ask questions of the docents. Build curiosity!
Choose a country to research and check out books from your library – you can even make a recipe from that country’s national dish! Yum!
Amusement parks are educational experiences, too. Talk about the physics of the roller coaster. Whee!
Have a pop-up popsicle party with your friends and neighbors to share the love of Jesus and beat the heat! Phew!

I had a blast touring the preschool campus with Mrs. Sheila Tanimura, Director of the MCS Preschool, seeing our fantastic staff and students learn and play and having the children show me how they write their letters!

I’m working on all the nuts and bolts for schedules, professional development for our teachers and our upcoming parent seminars and I can’t wait to see you all back on campus in August. As I prayer-walked the campus at lunch today I was so grateful for God’s peace and provision for MCS and to be able to serve you as principal in the coming school year!

Best regards,

Megan Jalali

Principal

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Community News

Admissions

We are still accepting admissions applications for a few grade levels. Please continue to invite families to visit our campus. Contact our Family Relations Manager, Ellen Dominguez.

Looking for talent! MCS is looking to grow our staff community:

Help MCS attract great talent! Refer interested prospective candidates to: hrmanager@milpitaschristian.org
Current openings include:
- Elementary Teachers
- Preschool Teachers, Substitute teachers & Aides: Please refer interested applicants to: stanimura@milpitaschristian.org
- After School Aides: Extended care staff needed M-F 2:30-6:00 pm. Please refer interested applicants to: dmurphy@milpitaschristian.org

SAM Camp Volunteers Needed

Volunteer Staff/Instructors needed for summer SAM Camp.
For specific information, please visit www.samcamp.org and click on the volunteer opportunity menu or email Connieseg@comcast.org (Director of SAM Camp).
By volunteering, you will be providing a great opportunity for students to enjoy a week of fun learning about Science, Art, and Math!

Israel Trip with MCS

Yes, this includes current and past members, parents, alumni, families, and staff members!
You may have a trip to Israel and to the Holy Lands on your life's bucket wish list!
MCS teacher Mrs. Noelle McDonald is inviting you to enjoy an incredible experience led by The Center for Holy Land Studies (thechls.org/2024milpitas).
The trip is scheduled for June 3-13, 2024.
See the attached flier and explore this opportunity.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. McDonald at nmcdonald@milpitaschristian.org.

Birchwood Campus

Upcoming Events

July 19 - New Family Orientation 6:00-7:30 PM
August 14 - Meet The Teacher 4:30-5:30 p.m.
August 14 - Back to School Picnic 5:30-7:00 p.m. (RSVP here)
August 15 - Back to School Night for parents only 6:00-7:00 p.m.
August 16 - School Resumes
August 18 - Picture Day

Back to School Picnic

We can’t wait to celebrate the start of a new school year with you! Please help us plan efficiently and click on this RSVP.

Order your uniform at Lands’ End.

Click HERE to order.
MCS school number is 900192931.

Accelerated Math Program comes to the Elementary Grades

After our trial year last year, we are now providing an Accelerated Math Program to qualifying students in grades K-5!
Math classes will all be taught at the same time each day across all grade levels – students who have qualified (with parent approval) will go to the next grade level up for math instruction.
For further information regarding qualification, click on this link.

MCS Informational Links

Be sure to check the calendar to make sure you are in the know! Subscribe to our Google school calendar here for all important dates.
Resource Center & Academic Support - Click here to explore the variety of ways your child can be supported with his or her learning.

Parents, get ready to sign forms!

In about 10 days, required parent signature forms for the 2023-24 school year will be sent to you!
Please make sure to read carefully, sign and return!
A detailed communication will inform you regarding the process for returning these forms!

IMPORTANT Birchwood Financial Policy Reminder

As of May 16, 2023, the enrollment contract for the 2023-24 school year is binding.
The 2023-24 enrollment contract states that families withdrawing May 16 or after will need to:
- Provide a written, 10-day notice to the Head of School/Principal.
- Pay the remainder of the 1st semester’s 2023-24 tuition (enrollment agreement).
The 2023-24 staffing and budget is based upon the enrollment of families that have completed the enrollment contract.