Volume Issue

THE SCHOOL BELL

Midwestern Christian Academy

RINGING OUT THE NEWS AT M.C.A.

3465 N. Cicero Ave. Chicago, IL. 60641 773/685-1106 Fax: 773/685-6541 Website: mca.school

DECEMBER 2019

Tuition payments are due on the 1st of each month.

Inside this issue:

PARENTS NEWS 2 -No Classes Dates 2 -Family Movie Night 2 - Half Day 2 - Christmas Break 2

- School Lunch Calendar 3 - Calendar of Events 4

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17

We give Thanks and Praise to God for:

The 80+ people that support the MCA Chipotle Fund raising. $400 was raised!

All the parents that attended the PTF meeting.

Recess equipment & 10 two-way radios purchased by PTF.

Time with the Family over the Thanksgiving Break.

PreK3 - S. Fouché PreK4 - G. Townsend KDG - F. Guerrero 1st - A. Renteria 2nd - M. Rodriguez 3rd - A. Salameda 4th - J. Fabien 5th - Z. Townsend 6th - D. Gonzalez 7th - J. Jimenez 8th - J. Santiago

MCA

CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS

Friday, Dec. 13th PreK3 - 3rd. Gr

@6:30 PM

Monday, Dec. 16th 4th - 8th Gr. @ 6:30 PM

Programs will be held in the

Midwest Bible Church Sanctuary

Families and Friends are invited to come out and see the students perform.

NO TICKETS REQUIRED

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CHRISTMAS BREAK DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 3RD.

CLASSES RESUME JANUARY 6, 2020

From all of us here at MCA, we wish you

a Merry Christmas and a truly

Happy New Year.

Friday, Dec. 20th Early Dismissal

@ 11:30 AM

NO AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Pajama Day

PTF invites all MCA’s Family to a Family Movie Night.

Date: Friday, December 6th @ 6:30 PM. Location: MBC Fellowship Hall Feature Film: “THE STAR” PG

Come join us for a fun evening that will include: Family Photo Booth,

Ornament Making, and Cookie Decorating.

*STUDENTS MAY WEAR THEIR CHRISTMAS PAJAMAS TO SCHOOL

DURING THE DAY AND TO THE MOVIE!

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Tostadas with Chicken &

Rice, Brownie Veggies Water

Corn Dogs Hash Brown Salad, Fruit

Bottled Water

Pancakes Sausage

Fruit Water

Chicken -Tostadas

Yellow Rice Salad, Jello

Water

White-Rice Beans,

Boneless - Pork Chops

Fruit, Veggies Water

Bottled Water

Chili Dogs Corn Chips

Veggies Fruit

Water

Nachos with Meat and Cheese

Applesauce Water

Chicken Stew White Rice

Veggies Fruit

Water

Beef Soup White Rice Ice Cream

Water

Lasagna

Garlic Bread Salad Fruit

Water

Spaghetti w/Meatballs Bread, Fruit

Veggies Water

Beef Stew White Rice

Veggies Choc. Pudding

Water

Turkey Sand. Pretzels, Fruit

Water

Chicken Sand. Veggies, Fruit Cheese Puffs

Water

Ham Sub Sand. w/Lettuce

Fruit Chips Water

Beef Tacos & Yellow Rice Fruit, Salad

Water

Mac & Cheese Chicken fingers

Veggies Fruit

Water

Pizza Salad

Garlic Bread Fruit Water

@Harlem & Montrose

Culvers Burgers

Ordered placed already! If you did not pre-order Culver’s for you child, they must bring

home lunch

Hot Dogs Fruit, Chips

Water Chicken-Tenders Butter- Noodles

Fruit, Water KDG CLOSING

PROGRAM @ 6 pm

PTF Western Night 6-8 pm

Option 1

Baked Chicken –drumsticks

White Rice, Beans Fruit Cocktail

Water

Lunch Option 2

Option 1

Homemade French Toast Sausages link Fresh Apples

Water

Option 1

Ground Beef -Taco Salad Bowl Pudding (Choc.)

Water

Option 1

Vienna Beef - Hot Dog

Oven Baked - Crinkle Fries

Bananas, Water

Option 1

Meatball Sand-wiches w/Marinara Oven Baked Fries

Ice Cream Water

Option 1

Baked Chicken Nuggets with

Mac & Cheese Steamed Broccoli Water

All Grades on

Field Trips

MCA

Option 1

Ham & Cheese Sandwiches Potato Chips

Bananas Water

Option 1

Homemade Waffles w/

Bacon Strawberries, Vanilla Ice -

Cream , Water

Option 1

Cheese -Quesadillas

Rice & Beans Oranges Slices

Water

Chips, Fruit

Option 1

Cheese Pizza Caesar Salad

Pineapple Chunks Water

Option 1

Chicken Patty Sandwiches

Celery, Chips Banana Bread

Water

Option 1

Grounded Beef -Tacos, Rice

Shredded Cheese Lettuce, Tomatoes

Water

Option 1

Homemade Chicken Soup

Crackers, Bananas Water

Option 1

Baked Mostaccioli w/Marinara, Bread

Peach Slices Water

Option 1

Homemade Fluffy Pancakes w/

Sausage Links Apples Water

Option 1

Lightly buttered Noodles w/Chicken

Tenders, Steamed Broccoli

Grapes, Water

Veggies, Water

Option 1

Corn Dogs Tatar Tots

Baby Carrots w/ Ranch Dressing

Water

Option 1

Baked Chicken Spanish Rice

Cucumber Slices Brownie

Water

Option 1

Nachos Chips w/Cheese Sauce

Ground Beef Pineapple Chunks

Water

Candy Sale Candy Sale

Candy Sale

Candy Sale Candy Sale Candy Sale

Candy Sale Candy Sale Candy Sale

Candy Sale Candy Sale

CANDY SALE BEGINS!

Chipotle Fundraiser 4 - 8 PM

4-8 PM

NO CLASSES!

NO CLASSES!

Option 1

Vienna Beef - Hot Dogs

Oven Baked - Crinkle Fries

Oranges, Water

Water

Option 1

Homemade - Fluffy Waffles

Sausages Ice Cream

Water

Option 1

Homemade -French Toast Sausages link Fresh Apples

Water

Option 1

Nachos w/ Grounded Beef

Cheese Brownie, Water

Blue Jean Day for a $1.

Blue Jean Day for a $1.

Blue Jean Day for a $1.

Option 1

Homemade Fluffy Pancakes w/

Sausage Links Bananas

Water

Option 1

Vienna Dog w/ Chili, Cheese Chips, Celery

w/Ranch dressing Water

Option 1

Nachos with Cheese

Peach Slices Water

Option 1

Grounded Beef -Tacos

Salad Bowl Churro & Water

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

ENDS!

← ← Gift Cards Sale → → →

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 31

Christmas Program

4th - 8th Gr. @ 6:30 PM

Christmas Program PreK3 - 3rd Gr.

@ 6:30 PM

Progress Report out

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor,

Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end...”

Isaiah 9:6-7

Gift Cards Sale

Gift Cards Sale

@ 6:30 PM

Option 1

Homemade French Toast

Bacon Mandarins

Water

Option 1

Meatball- Sandwiches w/ Marinara , Chips Cookies, Water

Option 1

Baked Chicken- Nuggets

Mac & Cheese Brownie

Water

Option 1

Chicken Tenders Steamed Broccoli

Fries, Grapes Water

Lunch Option 2 for this week

Corn Dogs *extras will be same as what is

served w/option 1 on that day of the

week.

Lunch Option 2 for this week

Vienna Beef - Hot Dogs

*extras will be same as what is

served w/option 1 on that day of

the week.

Option 1

Nachos Chips w/Cheese Sauce & Grounded Beef - Meat, Peaches

Water

Option 1

Homemade Chicken Noodle -

Soup Blue Berry Muffins

Crackers, Water

Option 1

Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo, Broccoli

Fruit Cocktail Water

Option 1

Homemade Fluffy Pancakes Sausage Links

Bananas, Water

Option 1

Homemade Cheese Pizza

Pineapple Chunks Pretzels, Water

Lunch Option 2 for this week

Nachos with Cheese only

*extras will be same as what is

served w/option 1 on that day of the

week.

Option 1

Homemade Waffles, Bacon

Fresh Apple Water

Option 1

Spaghetti w/ Meat Balls

Garlic Bread Pineapple -

Chunks Water

Option 1

100% Ground Beef Burger w/Bacon, Lettuce Tomatoes Oven Baked Fries

Water

Option 1

Lightly Buttered - Noodles

Chicken Tenders Steamed Broccoli

Grapes, Water

Half Day of School

Early Dismissal @11:30 AM

ME R R Y C H R I S T M A S

Last Day to submit order forms

Option 1

Ham & Cheese Sub. Sandwiches

Bread, Chips Brownie, Water

LUNCH MENU

D E C E M B E R

NO AFTER SCHOOL

PROGRAM

CLASSES RESUME MONDAY

JANUARY 6TH

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3465 N. Cicero Chicago, IL 60641

Midwestern Christian Academy

Dec. 6th, Fri. ►Family Movie Night, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Dec. 12th, Thurs►Annual Gift Card Sale ends. *Last Day to turn-in order forms.

Dec. 13th, Fri. ►Christmas Program for 4th – 8th Gr. @ 6:30 PM

Dec. 16th, Mon. ►Christmas Program for PreK3 - 3rd Gr. @ 6:30 PM

Dec. 20th, Fri.►Early Dismissal. 8:30 - 11:30 AM - No After School Program

Dec. 23th - Jan. 3rd ►Christmas Break - NO CLASSES!

Jan. 1st - 3rd ►Christmas Break/New Year Break - NO CLASSES!

Jan. 6th, Mon. ►Classes Resume

Jan. 17th, Fri. ►Report Card Day. *Conference by request only NO CLASSES!

Jan. 20th, Mon. ►Martin Luther Jr. Day - NO CLASSES!

Jan. 22nd - 24th, Wed. - Fri.►Spirit Days

Jan. 24th, Fri. ►Family Fun Night @ 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Feb. 6th, Thurs. ►PTF Meeting @ 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Feb. 17th, Mon. ►President’s Day - NO CLASSES!

Feb. 19th, Wed. ►Reading Challenge begins.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

LOOKING FOR A HOME CHURCH??

Midwest Bible Church is an extremely diverse non-denominational congregation that has elements of both contemporary and traditional services. Midwest Bible Church welcomes you to participate in any of the following:

9:30 Adult/Children Sunday School 10:45 Worship Service

ALREADY HAVE A HOME CHURCH?

Midwest Bible Church has many different programs available to meet the needs of many age groups to either serve or participate in: Men’s Next Level

Women’s Fellowships AWANA (3yrs - 6th)

Youth Group (7th - 12th Grade) Women’s Prayer (Tuesday @ 9 AM)

Reformers Unanimous Additions Program

Our desire is to expand God’s Kingdom on earth, not to “sheep steal”. We do not want to uproot people from their home churches. We would simply like to extend an open invitation for you to explore if Midwest Bible Church is for you!

Phone: 773/685-1106 Fax: 773/685-6541 Email:info@mca.school Website: mca.school

P.T.F CORNER

I M P O R T A N T

D A T E S !

Please complete the PTF Communication Form if you would like to anonymously share a concern, comment, or a thank you to either the MCA Staff or PTF.

http://bit.ly/PTFCommunication

You can also access the form on the school website under "PTF News."

■Cold weather has arrived. Recess will continue to be outside

(weather permitting, 32 degrees and above)

Please make sure your child comes to school well Prepared for the cold weather.

ORDER YOUR YEAR BOOK. Until 11/30/19 - $28.00 per book

After 12/01/2019 - $35.00 per book

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