
MLC Weekly News and Notes
March 11th-15th
Hello, MLC community. It's beginning to LOOK a lot like spring....now we need those temperature to follow! I know we are excited about seeing more daylight starting next week! Don't forget to spring forward this weekend.
Shout out to:
Our 4x5 OBOB team and Molly (Librarian) for their amazing finish at regionals last weekend!
All the volunteers, Dana and student teachers for making winter electives happen!
This week our 10th graders will be prepping for SAT's, K-12 are invited to sign up for our upcoming Talent Show and we end with a HS awards assembly. There is plenty to do as we inch closer to a much needed spring break!
Let's have a wonderful week!
Best,
Suezann & Darren
4x5 OBOB Team "Caution! We're Reading!" landed in 10th at Regionals! Congrats!!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Monday March 11 -
Tuesday March 12
Sources of Strength lunch group with Clement
Wednesday March 13
SAT Prep for 11th grades in Auditorium
Students of Color lunch group 6x12 with Alberti
Talent Show Sign up at Lunch in auditorium
Portland Park Youth Jobs Assembly
Thursday March 14
SAGA lunch group 7x12 with Erewyn
Talent Show Sign up at Lunch in auditorium
Friday March 15
HS Award Assembly 8:33 - 9:05
Friday Focus 6th Rotation
Coming soon:
March 19 - Spring Elective Sign Ups, 9x12 Youth Career Expo
March 20 - SAT for 10th grade!
March 21- Lockdown and fire drill: begins at 1:10
March 25-29 - SPRING BREAK!
KCLC News!
KCLC Summer Camp Registration is open!
Camp will run from June 24th through August 2nd. Weeks are themed with two field trips per week with special guests, activities lead by a highly qualified staff and lots of fun! For more information and to register, visit their website at kidscommunity.org.
McMenamins Blue Moon will be hosting a fundraising event for KCLC on Tuesday, March 12th from 5:00pm to close. Proceeds will go directly to the aftercare program at MLC. We are asking families and friends in our community to show up, have dinner and half of the sales will go towards our fundraising goals for the year. Please join us!
MANY ELECTIVE VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED!
In hopes of being able to offer our students a full elective program this spring, please consider volunteering to lead an elective at any age level.
Please use this link: Teach a Spring Elective to sign up. It includes more details about the program and ideas if you aren’t quite sure what to teach.
Spring Term Electives: April 2nd - May 23rd (8 weeks; time commitment is roughly one hour per week for 8 weeks)
1x3 Electives: Wednesdays from 2:25 - 3:10 p.m.
4x6 Electives: Tuesdays/Thursdays from 2:25 - 3:10 p.m.
7x9 Electives: Wednesdays from 2:45 - 3:30 p.m.
Email Dana at dlipson@pps.net with any questions.
Library News
Volunteers needed in the library!
Our library needs some love.
Here are some of the projects we are working on:
- Shelving books
- Weeding out old or damaged books
- Cleaning up the shelves so the books are in the correct places
- Book displays, bulletin boards, general decor updating
If any of these seems like something you can help with, send Molly an email msoloway@pps.net
PTSA News
PARKING CREW: Volunteer and be entered to win a prize
The MLC PTSA hosts parking in our school lots for Timbers and Thorns games which helps support our school with much-needed funds for classrooms and electives supplies, field trips, scholarships and community events…so many of the things we love about MLC! Shifts are short and we will be there to teach you everything you need to know. For every shift you volunteer, we will enter your name into a raffle for a prize (Timbers tickets, Oaks Park skating passes, Sterling coffee, and more). Thanks to our generous donors for these fun incentives.
Sign up HERE with a friend or come make new ones! Questions? Contact our coordinators, Tammy or Chenney.
IS IT YOU? We Need PTSA Board Members for Next Year
The MLC PTSA will be holding elections on June 4 for board positions.
We are looking for candidates for:
President - 2 year term
Vice President - 2 year term
Secretary - 1 year term (to finish out current term)
If you are interested or have questions, please contact Jeremy at mlcptsapresident@gmail.com
SAVE THE DATE: PTSA Popcorn Social
The annual MLC Talent Show will take place Thursday, March 21, at 1:00pm in the MLC Auditorium. Join us to celebrate with a popcorn social 3:30-4:00pm by the gate to Couch Park.
SAVE THE DATE: MLC PTSA Community Night & Annual Auction
Friday, May 10
The Evergreen, 618 SE Alder St
This is traditionally our largest fundraiser of the year and a fun opportunity to come together and celebrate the magic of MLC. More details to come soon!
SPREAD THE WORD: Elementary Enrollment
We all know MLC is a special school, but many in our community may not even be aware that we are an option for their families. Help spread the word about the magic of MLC. The Lottery Window for 2024-25 Elementary School is from February 15 to March 15 and registration for 2024-25 Kindergarten starts March 1 so time is of the essence.
ONGOING FUNDRAISER: BottleDrop
BottleDrop is the most convenient way to recycle your Oregon beverage containers and an easy way for you to help fundraise for our school! Grab one of the MLC labeled BottleDrop blue bags from the front office at MLC, collect your redeemable containers, then drop them off at one of the BottleDrop bag collection points. Contact Adam Perryman with questions or to get more bags.
High School Info
MLC High School Work Based Learning Program: Community Partner Interest Form
Questions? Reach out to Tanya Lieb!
TOURS AND ENROLLMENT
MLC Tours for Interested Students & Families
Exploring school options to determine the best fit for a student can be both exciting and anxiety producing. We believe getting to actually see the surrounding location and have a guided tour of the building can be very helpful in this decision-making process. To accommodate the numerous requests for tours, we offer a monthly tour for up to 10 interested families on the second Thursday of each month at 4:00 pm and will last approximately 45-60 minutes.
March 14
April 11
May 9
Please email Benner, our 7-12 counselor to initiate the sign up process or if you have any questions. gbenner@pps.net
When the lottery dates are announced we will also host an evening open house event for families. Please check our website for updates.
SUPPORT
Requests for Support
Ongoing Resources
Art is ALIVE at MLC!
Do you wonder what's going on in the Kx12 Art Room? Art teacher Ned and his students are posting their creations and flops on Instagram at studio_mlc !