March 16, 2023

School Calendar

MAK Events Calendar

3/17 Life Day
Q3 Ends

3/20 Q4 Begins

3/24 No School, Parent Teacher Conferences

3/25 Talent Show

3/27 Coffee with the Principal, PAC Meeting

3/30 ES Spring Concert @ 3:20-4:15pm

3/31 PL Half Day (11:30am dismissal)

4/3-7 Easter Vacation

4/15 MS Basketball Tournament @ MAC

Dear Parents,

You are invited to re-register your child’s enrollment for the 2023-24 academic year. If you do not plan to return to Morrison next semester, please complete the withdrawal form which can also be located in PowerSchool.

For your returning child, please 1) pay the fee before March 24, 2023, and 2) log on to PowerSchool to complete your child’s enrollment for 2023-24. You must complete both steps before March 24, 2023, to secure your child’s spot for next semester.

Power School https://ma.powerschool.com/public/

Credit Card payment link https://www.27608818.com/web/

An electronic registration bill was sent to your email address, and a physical copy has been sent out in the mail on March 6th. If you have selected the paperless billing option, you will NOT receive a physical copy of your registration bill in the mail.

Please note that the Registration Form in PowerSchool is only available on the web and NOT on the APP. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Feel free to consult our tutorial on How to Register in PowerSchool here. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call at (07) 356-1190 extension 15.

Thank you,

親愛的家長，

本校已於即日起開放2023-24學年舊生註冊。若您下學期不續讀，煩請登入PowerSchool帳號，完成學生轉出單。

下學期繼續在馬禮遜就讀的子女，請您 1）於112年3月24日前完成註冊費繳費，並且 2）登入Power School 完成填寫2023-24年註冊表單。為了保留您的孩子下學期的位子，請您於112年3月24日前完成上述兩個步驟。

Power School https://ma.powerschool.com/public/

信用卡繳款連結 https://www.27608818.com/web/

電子註冊單已發送到您的電子郵箱中，紙本註冊賬單也已經於近日（3月6日）寄出。如果您已經選擇“無紙本賬單”的選項，將不會另外收到郵寄的賬單。

步驟教學請看此影片。

***「註冊單」目前僅能限用網頁版填寫，App版暫未支援。不便之處請見諒。

如果有其他問題，請您致電 (07) 356-1190 分機 15

謝謝

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held Friday, March 24, 2023 and the sign-up forms were made available on Wednesday, March 15, 2021 at 8:00am. A separate email will be sent to all MAK parents with the link at that time. Please also note that sign-ups will be CLOSED at 8:00am on Wednesday, March 22 in order to allow teachers to prepare for the conferences. NO signups will be available after 8:00am on Wednesday, March 22.

「親師座談會」將於2023年3月24日(五)舉行。面談時間登記表將在3月15日(五)早上八點，開放登記。登記表的連結以及時間將會另行電郵給您。也請您留意一下，登記表將會在3月22日(三)早上八點關閉連結、停止登記，以利老師們為座談會做準備。請注意！三月22日(三)早上八點過後將無法再登記！

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Dear Parents and Guardians, 

In efforts to increase the school’s family-school partnership, MAK welcomes you to Coffee with the Principal.  Coffee with the Principal is a time for parents to hear about instructional programs, learn strategies to assist their children, and ask questions that will positively impact student academic achievement.  Each session is designed to hear from the Principal and other MAK staff members.  This is also a great opportunity to meet other parents and share in celebrating the school’s progress.  Coffee and light snacks will be provided.  

Coffee with the Principal will be on Monday, March 27th, from 8 am to 9:15 am.  When arriving, please park your vehicles along Jiacheng Road and report to the office. 

COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL

8:00 AM-9:15 AM

Garden Conference Room

親愛的家長及監護人們，平安：

為了優化學校與家長之間的夥伴關係，MAK歡迎您與校長一起喝咖啡。「與校長一起喝咖啡」的活動是為了讓家長們能更進一步的了解本校之教學計畫、學習如何幫助孩子及提問關於學生學業成績的相關問題。每次聚會旨在聽取校長和其他 MAK 教職員工的意見，藉著這機會與家長們互相交流，並一同慶祝學校的卓越成就。本校將會提供咖啡和小點心。

「與校長一起喝咖啡」將於 3 月 27 日（星期一）上午 8 點至 9：15 分在「花園教室」舉行。

到達學校時，請將車輛停放於嘉城路，並至辦公室簽到。

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2022-2023 MAK Annual Fund

Dear MAK Parents and Guardians,

The Annual Fund is an exciting time when we can come together as a community to enhance our students’ learning experience and environment.  By working together, the Annual Fund is an opportunity for our community to give generously and take ownership of the school facilities.  

Our goal for this year’s Annual Fund is to raise 1,000,000 NT with a 100% participation rate from Monday, February 6th through Friday, April 28th, 2023.  We hope everyone can maximize this opportunity to “MAKe a Difference” for our school.  The Annual Fund will renovate and update the Covered Play Area (CPA).

In renovating the CPA, the goal will be to make the space more usable and functional by adding the following: 

1. New acrylic athletic surface for P.E., ASA, MS/HS athletics (i.e., significantly less dust)
2. Storage for P.E. Equipment 
3. Audio and visual improvements for chapel and staff orientations
4. “And More”

Please pray and consider how you would like to contribute to this year’s Annual Fund.  We appreciate all and any contributions made by our community.  If you have any questions about giving to the Annual Fund, or if you need a donation reciept, please contact the school’s cashier, Ms. Connie Chang. 

Thank you for your generous support – Let’s Go, Sharks!

Sincerely, 

Dr. Kim

2022-23 年度基金計畫

年度基金計畫是一個激動人心的時刻，是我們可以一同參與在提高我們學生的學習體驗和環境的事工計畫。年度基金實實在在是我們全體可以慷慨地給予和獲得完善學校設施所有權的大好時機。

我們今年的年度基金計劃目標是希望能在2月6日(一)到4月28日(五)期間，募得新台幣一百萬元整。我們期盼每個人都能好好利用這個機會，為我們學校“MAKe a Difference”。將使用年度基金來裝潢及改善 Covered Play Area (CPA)。

以下是我們預計重新裝潢並擺入新購傢俱的空間：

1. 體育館(CPA)將換新地板給體育課, ASA, 國高中 (像減少灰塵)
2. 收納體育器材
3. 學校做禮拜還有老師會議場所的視聽改善

請為本年度基金計劃禱告並糗考慮您想如何為今年的年度基金捐款。我們非常感謝您的擺上。如果您對年度基金捐款計畫有任何疑問，或是需要捐贈收據，請聯繫學校的出納張康寧小姐。

感謝您的慷慨支持！拼了！ Sharks!

校長 金德民 教育博士  敬謝

*一如往常，請自由參與及捐款。

Sincerely, 

Dr. Kim

Click Here to Give!

捐款請點選這裡!

It was a cool day in Kaohsiung on Monday afternoon… but NOT on the courts and fields of MAK where passion and school spirit burned with the fire of a thousand suns! We welcomed the MAC Mustangs to town. All three teams, JV Boys Volleyball, Varsity Boys Volleyball, and a ridiculously young Varsity Girls Soccer team, faced off against their Mustang counterpart. What followed was an intense two hours of sport. THANK YOU to the numerous fans; parents, students and staff, who came out, roving from game to game, trying to soak up all the action. The atmosphere was electric. What made it even better was the sweet taste of VICTORY, as ALL THREE MAK teams triumphed, defeating MAC in three close, well-contested games. Way to go, SHARKS!

JV Boys Volleyball

The JV boys faced yet another tough early season challenge from MAC, but came out victorious, 2-0 (26-24, 27-25). It was a spectacular effort by your JV Sharks as they held off the Mustangs in two intense sets that both went past 25. This team is only getting stronger and more confident! Well done!

Varsity Boys Volleyball

In their first game of the season, the Varsity Boys at times looked like a much more experienced lot. The mental fortitude and emotional control demonstrated by the Sharks was off the charts at times. Your Sharks found themselves down 2 sets to 1 having lost the 3rd set 10-25. This would be the time for some teams to check out, fold in the last set and call it a day… not this MAK squad. They fought back to claim last two sets in decisive fashion,  ultimately winning 3-2 (25-27, 25-22, 10-25, 25-20, 15-10). Masterful job from this senior-led team!

Varsity Girls Soccer 

What to do with a group of eager but inexperienced, mostly 9th grade, girls who come out to form a soccer team? In Sharkland, you make them the Varsity Girls Soccer team and watch them break down a much older, more experienced foe in their first game! With no seniors and a handful of 11th and 10th graders, this mostly 9th grade (and one dynamic 8th grader) team rose to the challenge. They defeated MAC 4-3 after a heart-poundingly exciting second half! A brace of goals by said 8th grader led the way as three Sharks got in on the scoring! Way to go!! 

E. Chen 6′

S. Tsai 56′

P. Liou 46′, 76′

High School Upcoming Games

3/20
Varsity Boys Vball vs KAS @ MAK 3:45pm
Varsity Girls Soccer vs KAS @ MAK 3:45pm

3/23
JV Boys Vball vs ICA @ ICA 4:00pm
Varsity Boys Vball vs ICA @ ICA 4:00pm
Varsity Girls Soccer vs ICA @ ICA 4:00pm

3/27
Varsity Boys Vball vs IShou Applied English Dept @ MAK 3:45pm

3/30
JV Boys Vball vs AST @ MAK 4:30pm

4/12
JV Boys Vball vs Ying Hai @ MAK 3:45pm

4/17
JV Boys Vball vs AST @ AST 4:00pm

4/19
JV Boys Vball vs ICA @ MAK 3:45pm
Varsity Boys Vball vs ICA @ MAK 3:45pm
Varsity Girls Soccer vs ICA @ MAK 3:45pm

4/20
Varsity Girls Soccer vs KAS @ 4:00pm

4/24
Varsity Boys Vball vs IIS @ MAK 3:45pm

4/26
JV Boys Vball vs KAS @ KAS 3:45pm

4/28
JV Boys Vball vs MAC @ MAC 4:15pm
Varsity Boys Vball vs MAC @ MAC 4:15pm

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MIDDLE SCHOOL AWARDS

G6 Boys

MVP: Jacob
MIP: Leo
Leadership: Andrew

G6 Girls Team 1
MVP: Yvette
MIP: Madeline
Leadership: A. J.

G6 Girls Team 2
MVP: Lucy
MIP: Elissa
Leadership: Esther

G7 Boys
MVP: Jay
MIP: Ian
Leadership: Issachar

G7 Girls
MVP: Lillian
MIP: Sophie
Leadership: Laura

G8 Girls
MVP: Mia
MIP: Norah
Leadership: Phoebe

G8 Boys
MVP: Hans
MIP: Sean
Leadership: Yuki

Middle School Upcoming Games

3/28
G6 Girls vs KAS @ KAS
G7 Girls vs KAS @ KAS
G8 Girls vs KAS @ KAS

3/30
G6 Boys vs KAS @ MAK
G7 Boys vs KAS @ MAK

4/13
G8 Boys vs IIS @ MAK

4/15
MS Basketball Exchange @ MAC

Dear Elementary Parents and Guardians,

Students are excitedly preparing for the Spring concert coming up on Thursday, March 30th.  The concert performance time will be from 3:00 pm to 4:15 pm in MPR.  School buses will be departing at 4:25 as usual. Students will be singing and playing various instruments on the concert day. Please mark your calendar for this special event!

Here are a few announcements:

For the concert dress code, plan on wearing something blue, yellow, green, pink, or white. → Click here to see photos from the previous concerts for reference. 

There’s no specific requirement of clothing style, but students should keep the following guidelines in mind when picking their spring concert attire:

• Wear spring colored tops
• Wear long pants
• Wear knee-length skirts or dresses
• Wear closed-toes shoes 

If you have questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Mai (jojo.mai@ma.org.tw) or Ms. Pan (chia.yin@ma.org.tw).

Thank you,

Ms. Mai and Ms. Pan

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The MAK HS strings orchestra enjoyed performing and collaborating with the MAT (Morrison Taipei) students last week. They also had opportunities to work with beginning violin students and observe how Mrs. Harding, the orchestra director at MAT leads her students. We enjoyed hearing testimonies from several MAT staff and how God has used their musical abilities to lead them into serving Him and others. At the combined concert, we performed a total of eight different pieces from different genres. Two of our high school students Jonathan Hsieh (G11) and James Lei (G12) were featured as soloists. 

We are excited to share with you that LIFE DAY is coming up on Friday, March 17th! Life Day is a special day of school set aside for our MS & HS to grow together in our spiritual formation journey. There are no classes on this day, and instead, we will do some different activities together to help us learn and grow. 

The theme for this year is:

On Life Day, students will have a chance to:

• Hear from our guest speaker, Mr. Uwe Maurer (Founder of Taiwan Sunshine).
• Spend time reflecting and discussing what they are learning about a “lifestyle of service”.
• Participate in hands-on service activities (some on and off campus).
• Be His (Jesus’) Hands & Feet to the people around us!

Please pray for us as we prepare for Life Day, and we look forward to this day of learning and growing together!

Counseling Center Event March 16 at 2pm, Advanced Placement and High School Course Selection.

Join Mr. Newkirk on March 16th to learn about MAK’s Advanced Placement program. He will cover what it is, how students apply for courses, the coursework expectations, and how AP fits with university applications.  The session will also review how course selection works at MAK as we look forward to the 23-24 school year. 

Mr. Newkirk

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University Visits Spring 2023

Johnson and Wales University March 22 12:30pm

University of British Columbia April 10 9-10am

University of California Davis April 12 9:30-10:15am

University of Calgary April 14 11:40am

College Fair April 20 9:15-10:15am

University of Cambridge (UK) April 24, 12:30pm

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HOW TO REACH US: 

At MAK, we are committed to serving you and your family and hold a high priority on communication. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school by phone (07-356-1190) during our office hours (Monday – Friday from 7:30am – 4:00pm). You may also contact our MAK staff members by email. 

如何與我們聯繫：

學校非常重視與家長們之間的溝通，且致力服務您以及您的家人。如果您有任何的問題，請在辦公時間（週一至週五，早上7:30到下午4:00）直接致電學校辦公室 (07-356-1190)或電郵以下教職人員:

MAK OFFICE 學校辦公室 (General Inquiries 一般查詢)	makoffice@ma.org.tw
Dr. Dan Kim Principal/校長	dan.kim@ma.org.tw
I-Lan Liu Health Coordinator/健康協調者	i-lan.liu@ma.org.tw
Angela Chu Admissions/入學組助理	angela.chu@ma.org.tw
Joyce Lee Admin. Assistant/秘書	joyce.lee@ma.org.tw
Wynne Luk Admin. Assistant/秘書	wynne.luk@ma.org.tw
Connie Chang Cashier/出納	connie.chang@ma.org.tw
Bill Lin General Manager/總務主任	bill.lin@ma.org.tw
Krystine Tan Public Relations/公關經理	krystine.tan@ma.org.tw
David Lee Elementary Team Leader/小學部長	david.lee@ma.org.tw
Michael Chan Middle School Team Leader/中學部長 EMS Counselor/中小學輔導主任	michael.chan@ma.org.tw
Wade West High School Team Leader/高中部長	wade.west@ma.org.tw
Matt Newkirk High School Counselor/高中輔導主任	matt.newkirk@ma.org.tw
Christina Stowers Library Media Specialist圖書館媒體專任老師	christina.stowers@ma.org.tw

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