MANSFIELD CHRISTIAN SECONDARY “From the Principal’s Desk”

We have had a beautiful fall so far and the weather

forecast this week is for more of the same incredible

weather. It’s hard to believe that the first quarter of

school has completed and I wanted to take this

opportunity to thank all of you for all of the

kindnesses I have received as I transition into the

Secondary Principal position at Mansfield Christian

School. Everyone at the school has been extremely

helpful and patient to answer all of my questions.

We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated staff

to work with your kids every day. They all work

tirelessly to provide a quality education to each and

every student here.

- Mark Delaney, II

ACADEMIC CHALLENGE

Mansfield Christian’s Academic Challenge team

hosted a match competing with Galion, Ontario, and

Hillsdale schools. The teams answered questions

ranging from Biology to the Kings of England to the

Rivers of Russia. Our varsity team took first place

and the JV team came in third place at our site.

Eighteen schools from the area are competing in this

year’s fall league. Two weeks ago the fall tournament

with eighteen schools gave us a second in our varsity

bracket and sixth overall. . Visitors are welcome to

quietly watch (hold your cheers) each contest. The

next competitions will take place Nov 2 and Nov 16.

- Rick Petersen

“THEREFORE, SINCE WE ARE RECEIVING A

KINGDOM THAT CANNOT BE SHAKEN, LET

US BE THANKFUL, AND SO WORSHIP GOD

ACCEPTABLY WITH REVERENCE AND AWE,

FOR OUR GOD IS A CONSUMING FIRE”

HEBREWS 12:28-29

Fall Newsletter 10/30/2015 [Edition 1, Volume 1]

THE TORCH

JAPANESE STUDENTS VISIT MCS A large “Welcome” sign in English and

Japanese gave a friendly welcome to 23 Japanese middle school students and five chaperones on Thursday, October 8, 2015. Mansfield Christian 8th

graders were on hand to assist them to Mrs. Vrooman’s room where a question and answer time began to close the gap between them. Interpreters volleyed questions about such topics as government, hobbies, sports, and Sponge Bob. We found out that Sponge Bob does speak Japanese. After the class period ended, the Japanese students were divided into two groups. One group went to Mrs. Stahlke’s class for an art exchange while the other group headed out to our beautiful woods for a science lab With Mrs. Vrooman’s class. The gap continued to narrow as students measured the circumferences of several trees and examined Ohio wildflowers. The next class period brought all the Japanese students together with Mrs. Draper and Mrs. Vrooman’s classes to play volleyball in a circle in the backyard and soccer beyond the parking lot. By the end of that session the gap was gone as laughter and smiles ended with the exchange of emails and group pictures. As our time together was coming

KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME FOR ……

An oral temperature over 100 degrees (WITHOUT medicine)

Tightness in chest, difficulty breath, wheezing, etc.

Vomiting

Diarrhea- frequent loose/watery stools (generally 3 or more unexplained episodes)

Eye problems – crusting, pus, pain, really red

Untreated lice, scabies, impetigo, ringworm and other communicable diseases

Any new rash accompanied by fever

CONSIDER KEEPING THEM HOME FROM SCHOOL FOR……

Severe cough

Pain (e.g. toothache, headache, ear pain)

Extreme fatigue

Really bad cold with a lot of nasal secretions (unable to control secretions)

Severe sore throat

WHEN SHOULD THEY RETURN TO SCHOOL?

No fever. Must be without fever for 24 hours without taking any fever-reducing medications. (such as Motrin or Tylenol).

No diarrhea or vomiting in the last 24 hours and eating normally.

After being on antibiotics for specified length of time, usually 24 hours.

REMEMBER THAT HANDWASHING IS THE BEST WAY TO STAY WELL!!

(CONSIDER GETTING THE FLU SHOT)

TOO SICK FOR SCHOOL?

to an end, Mrs. Eder and Mrs. Trueblood gave each child a collection of MCS gifts. The Japanese arranged a ceremony to present a gift to Dr. Smith who graciously thanked them and reminded them that world peace will be possible one person at a time as they develop a right relationship with Jesus. Now the only gap we face is the time that must

pass before we welcome more Japanese students back next year.

- Kathy Vrooman

Karly Adkins

TC Arnold

Christopher Barbely

Lillie Berryman

Nicholas Brown

Mathew Crawford

Kendall Cross

Keshawn Cross

Emily Draper

Michael Draper

Taleah Favers

Adam Granger

Cody Hignite

Abigail Iten

Brady Jacquin

Addison Karger

Kristin Kaufman

Austin Kershner

Eric Laub

Joseph LeMasters

Audrey Martin

Aubrey Mazak

Mikayla Millard

Addalyn Patrick

Abby Reynolds

Clay Reynolds

Tariq Reynolds

Zachary Rippel

Samuel Rivera

Meghan Robertson

Krystina Smith

Julia Sparks

Cooper Wentz

Cori Wentz

CHAPEL SCHEDULE

November 5 – Dan Richter November 12 – Rob Paterson November 19 – Rob Paterson December 3 – Rob Paterson December 10 – Chris Durbin December 17 – Finals Week

1st Quarter Perfect Attendence

National Honor Society

ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, THE FLAMES CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTED SEVENTEEN NEW

MEMBERS. FOLLOWING A CHALLENGE BY THE EVENING’S SPECIAL SPEAKER, MCS ALUMNUS, LUKE MILLER, WORSHIP

PASTOR AT WESTWOOD ALLIANCE CHURCH, THE CURRENT NHS OFFICERS LED THE CANDLE LIGHTING CEREMONY.

THE CANDLES EACH REPRESENT ONE OF THE FIVE PILLARS OF OUR CHAPTER: CHARACTER, SERVICE, LEADERSHIP,

SCHOLARSHIP, AND SPIRITUAL LIFE. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE INDUCTEES!

– WESLEY COURSER

7th Grade

Natalie Ewing

Leah Fanello

Adam Granger

Jamin Howe

Julia Secrist

Derric Taylor

Morgan Weaver

Seth Workman

8th Grade

Trevor Fox

Cate Richter

Julia Sparks

Jaci Wentz

9th Grade

TC Arnold

Alissa Atkeson

Nichole Badamy

Evan Bartholomew

Mason Berryman

Emmalyne Cole

Taleah Favers

Audrey Martin

Jared Mount

10th Grade

Camden Craner

Ethan Maiyer

Ashtyn Patrick

Taylor Swindall

Ashton Trueblood

Befkadu Walthour

11th Grade

Mikayla Millard

Kezia Namenyi

Ryan Pfeiffer

Brooke Smith

Katherine Walthour

12th Grade

Lauren Banks

Stephen Brown

David Cochran

Addison Daugherty

Spencer Favers

John Graham

Cody Hignite

Brady Jacquin

Eric Laub

Hannah McLaughlin

Brandon Mount

Addalyn Patrick

Samuel Paul

Katherine Ritz

Sara Vigesaa

Vincent Webb

Miranda Young

1st Quarter Honor Roll

Guidance Counselor Corner

North Central State College just announced they will provide a FREE Associates

Degree through a new program called Tuition Freedom Scholarships. Students

graduating in 2016 with 6 CCP credits and a GPA of 2.5 are eligible. To find out visit

www.ncstatecollege.edu/tuitionfreedom for more information. Or, stop by the

Guidance Office to learn more!

Juniors and Seniors: SAT test on Dec.5-Registration deadline Nov. 5

(www.sat.collegeboard.org)

ACT test Dec. 12-Registration deadline Nov. 6

(www.actstudent.org)

Juniors will be visiting Cedarville University on Thursday, November 12! Students

will attend chapel, tour the campus, visit classes and learn about Cedarville and what

they offer!

A person may plan his own journey, but the Lord directs his steps.

Proverbs 16:9

MCS Supports Cancer Awareness Month

From colorful science experiments to artistically decorated cakes, our 7th grade Bible students did a stellar

job presenting the Romans Road through their recent projects, with each project as unique as the individual!

As we studied the gospel path’s progression through five verses in the book of Romans, the students’

excitement grew as they contemplated ways to creatively display their newfound understanding of

Scripture. Some chose to present the Romans Road through PowerPoint presentations, videos, handmade

books, tracts, posters, paintings, drawings, cupcakes, and experiments; all chose to present truth in a

meaningful and relevant way to aid their understanding and enable them to confidently share their faith

with their friends and family. Great job, 7th grade students! Soli Deo Gloria!

- Heidi Zentz

“Romans Road”