
MLC Weekly News and Notes
April 15-19
Hello, MLC community! What a fantastic week full of performances and events we had!
Shout out to:
- Darren our AP for coordinating PDX Jazz visiting our school for a concert on Monday!
- Our College and Careers Coordinators Tanya and Nicole for an amazing College Night on Wednesday! Special thanks to 8th grader Miles O. for teching the event!
- Student Performers and staff coordinators for sharing your artistic skills at our MLC Talent Show on Thursday!
- Our HS Verselandia participants!
We are eager to welcome K-5 families in for spring conferences Monday and Tuesday.
Reminder - THESE ARE NO STUDENT DAYS FOR K-5. Check with your students teacher if you still need a conference time.
Also a reminder:
Check the PTSA News below for upcoming events and updates!
MLC Auction
GET YOUR TICKETS: Grow Together: MLC Community Event & Auction
Friday, May 10, 6:00-10:00pm
The Evergreen, 618 SE Alder St
Secure your tickets now!
ourschool.support/MLC2024GrowTogether
Best,
Suezann & Darren
PDX Jazz Concert
College Night!
1/2 Field Trip to Pomarius Nursery
HS Verselandia Poetry Contest
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Monday April 15 - NO SCHOOL FOR K-5 Students/Conferences (6-12 DO HAVE SCHOOL)
Tuesday April 16 - NO SCHOOL FOR K-5 students/Conferences (6-12 DO HAVE SCHOOL)
Quake-Fire Drill @ 1:30
4x6 Electives Cancelled
Sources of Strength lunch group with Clement
Wednesday April 17 - K-5 Welcome Back!
1x3 Electives, 7x8 Electives
Students of Color lunch group 6x12 with Alberti
Thursday April 18
4x6 Electives
SAGA lunch group 7x12 with Erewyn
Friday April 19
Friday Focus 7
Coming soon:
4/26 MLC PROM!
4/29-5/1 4x5 to Camp Gray
4/30 Kinders to Oregon Children's Theater
4/30 8th Grade OSAS Assessment
5/1 3rd Grade Bridge Tour
5/2-3 PTSA's Used Book Faire in MLC Library
5/10 PTSA Auction
PTSA News
PTSA Annual Book Faire benefiting the MLC Library
When: Thursday May 2, 8:30am-6pm & Friday May 3, 8:30am-2pm
Where: MLC Library
Why: Raising funds to support our MLC Library. Specifically this year we're looking to update the library shelf signs to help students find and access the books better. We're also looking to purchase our 2024-2025 OBOB books for both 3x5 and the 6x8.
How to donate: There will be boxes outside the K-6 classrooms starting on Monday, April 15. There will also be a donation cart set up in the front hallway near the main bulletin board.
What to donate: Please keep the demographics of our students (K-12) and staff in mind. Early readers, YA, graphic novels, popular fiction, non-fictions and “how-to” books are great! No board books, baby books or old textbooks. Please also only donate gently used books that are in good condition. We love our volunteers, please do not create extra work by donating moldy, badly torn or damaged books that will need to be disposed of at the end of the sale. Books can not be recycled.
*TICKETS NOW ON SALE*
Grow Together: MLC Community Event & Auction
Friday, May 10, 6:00-10:00pm
The Evergreen, 618 SE Alder St
ourschool.support/MLC2024GrowTogether
Online Silent Auction (open to all, no tickets required): May 3-12
*Please note that the event is 21+. We are exploring offering offsite childcare through KCLC so please let us know ASAP if you would be interested in learning more about that option.*
More than just a fundraiser, Grow Together is a celebration of the strong bonds that unite us. Last year, our return to post-pandemic gatherings with the "Come Together" auction reaffirmed the importance of community. As we continue to strengthen our connections and sow the seeds for another fruitful year, we invite everyone to become more rooted in relationships and "Grow Together." Tickets are available starting at $0 with tiered pricing designed for inclusion. It is important to us that cost not be a barrier to attendance and that all feel welcome.
We can’t do it without you! Check out the info handout that should have come home with your student to read more about ways in which you can support Grow Together. Contact Sierra Stringfield Perryman with any questions.
Get your tickets: It’s helpful to have a rough headcount as we make final preparations!
Host a Buy-In Party: Host an event and help our community connect!
Donate to the silent and live auctions or our Wine Wall: Contribute your time, talent, or treasure! Especially seeking MLC families who have services or skills to offer, as well as additional vacation homes, hotels, or cabins for staycations and nearby getaways.
Volunteer: We have many volunteer opportunities before, during, and after the event. Reach out to get involved now or stay tuned for more info and a sign-up sheet!
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week:
Thank You for Helping Us Grow!
May 6-10
We are planning a variety of activities to show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate them and in the coming weeks we will share suggestions for no-cost actions students and families can participate in to help us celebrate! If you have a Kx5 student and will be coming in person for conferences April 15 or 16, or if you just happen to be in the building, please stop by the PTSA table and check out our Appreciation Station as we get the ball rolling on one of our crafty projects!
If you are interested in assisting with our efforts, please email Sierra to learn more.
Join the Parking Crew for April and May
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 drawing for a prize (Timbers tickets, Oaks Park skating passes, 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.
Earth Week BottleDrop Give
BottleDrop is celebrating Earth Week with BottleDrop Give, a combination of matching funds and a social media contest (so please do post on our behalf!). MLC PTSA will be eligible to receive a 20% match on all deposits made with our Blue Bags between April 22 – May 4. If you’ve been saving up your cans, bottles, and other refundables, grab some Blue Bags from one of three locations at MLC (or have your student do so) and load them up to drop off at your nearest deposit site.
20% can mean a lot when we all make significant returns during this time period (however, we encourage everyone to only return 1-3 bags per day to ensure we are not exceeding the total daily limit set by BottleDrop). It can also mean a lot to help our planet!
Reach out to Adam Perryman with any questions.
IS IT YOU? We Need PTSA Board Members for Next Year
The MLC PTSA will be holding elections on June 4 for board positions for the 2024-25 school year. We are looking for candidates for:
President - 2 year term
Vice President - 2 year term
Secretary - 1 year term (to finish out current term)
The PTSA is a great way to meet new families, get to know staff better, and to ensure that our teachers and students are supported. No prior board experience is required -- just a love for your kids and our school community. We hope to have some new parents join us and would LOVE to see more families get involved! If you are interested in serving, or just want any more information about the positions and what they are responsible for, please contact current President Jeremy Booth.
SCHOOL UPDATES AND NEWS
Changes for 2024-25
PPS schools have changes in scheduling and staffing for the 2024-25 school year.
MLC is exploring a full day on Friday for students and staff to accommodate the changes in the contract as a result of bargaining as well as FDA rules regarding lunch not being served on a half day.
PPS recently sent an email with new start and end times for all schools. We are an MPG school (Multiple Pathways to Graduation) so we are able to decide which model works best for us. When we have more information and our schedule is decided, we will share with our community.
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
KCLC News!
Summer Camp!
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.
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.
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 !