End-of-Year Checklist: How to Finish Strong at MCS & Prep for Summer!

Wrap up the school year with confidence! Get Middletown Christian School’s fun, faith-filled checklist to help scholars finish strong—plus tips to make summer both joyful and meaningful.

NEWS

Principal Janeth

6/1/20251 min read

The countdown to summer is ON! 🎉 At Middletown Christian School (MCS), we believe the final weeks of school are just as important as the first. Whether your scholar is celebrating a year of growth or gearing up for new adventures, this end-of-year checklist will help them finish strong while keeping faith and learning alive all summer long!

📝 The MCS Finish-Strong Checklist
1. Celebrate Every Victory (Big & Small!)

"From mastering multiplication to showing kindness on the playground, every achievement matters! Encourage your scholar to:
✔ Reflect on their growth (Encourage your scholar to write a journal "I shined When____" )
✔ Thank teachers with a handwritten note or drawing
✔ Share their favorite Bible verse they learned this year"

2. Return & Renew (Library Books, Spirit, and All!)

Help your scholar:
✔ Return classroom books/lab supplies (lookin’ at you, magnifying glasses 🔍)
✔ Donate gently used uniforms for next year’s scholars
✔ Pack a ‘Summer Faith Kit’

3. Set Summer Goals (That Are Actually Fun!)

Goals don’t have to be boring! Try:
‘Adventure with God’ Challenge: Visit 5 new parks and pray at each one
‘Books & Ice Cream’ Tracker: Read 10 books = 10 scoops earned!
‘Secret Service Missions: Leave encouraging notes for neighbors

4. Connect with MCS Friends (Before Summer Starts!)

Friends who pray together, stay together! Encourage your scholar to:
✔ Exchange phone numbers with classmates (with parent approval!)
✔ Start a summer Bible story club with 2-3 friends
✔ Follow MCS on social media for summer faith challenges


🌞 Bonus: 3 Ways to Keep Learning Alive This Summer

  1. "Bible STEM Challenges" (Build a Tower of Babel with spaghetti!)

  2. "Prayer Scavenger Hunts" (Find things that remind you of God’s promises)

  3. "Family Worship Nights" (Think campfire songs + s’mores!)

What’s Next? Get a Head Start on 2025-2026!

"While summer is for play, we’re already planning an EPIC new school year at MCS! Imagine:

  • 🧪 Science labs where scholars explore God’s creation

  • 🎨 Art projects that bring Bible stories to life

  • 🤝 Service opportunities to love our neighbors well

Want a sneak peek? Book a summer campus tour to:

  • Try our famous Book Vending Machine