MLC Weekly News and Notes
October 30th-November 3rd
Hello, MLC community. I know there is so much heaviness and unknown right now. Thank you for your compassion as we work through a difficult time as a community. The PPS family resource site is here. More information should be coming your way of what is to come from the district.
We had a delightful Fall-o-ween celebration with out K-6! We look forward to seeing the creative costumes displayed by our 7-12 community on Tuesday!
Best,
Suezann & Darren
Below is a fun group shot from Fall-o-ween!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Monday October 30th
No Place For Hate lunch group with Beriah & Ethan
Tuesday October 31st - Happy Halloween!! (7-12th optional dress up)
4x6 Electives
Students of Color lunch group 6x12 with Alberti
**PAT STRIKE COULD BEGIN**Look for district updates***
If school is open:
Wednesday November 1st
1X3, 7X12 Electives
Thursday November 2nd - End of Quarter 1
SAGA lunch group 7x12 with Erewyn
4x6 Electives
Friday November 3rd - NO STUDENTS/Grading Day
Coming soon:
November 7th - PTSA Meeting
November 8th - Picture Retakes
November 10th - Veteran's Day Observance (No School)
November 13th - Vision & Hearing Screening
November 14th - Open house (in person) 2024-25 6-12 interested families 5:30-7:00
November 17th - Friday Focus Rotation 3
November 20 & 21 - Conferences (No school for students) 8:30-8pm
November 22-24 Fall break (No School)
November 30th -Craft Faire 3:30-5:00 & Fall electives End
Donations Needed for OBOB at MLC!
Oregon Battle of the Books is a reading motivation and comprehension program sponsored by Oregon Association of School Libraries. This year we have seventeen 4th and 5th grade students and seven 6th grade students signed up to participate. They have already started reading. With so many students signed up, we do not have enough books for everyone. Ideally we would have 6 copies of each book for the 4th and 5th graders and 4 copies of the books for the 6th graders. So we are looking for donations of books that are needed. Here is what we need: http://bit.ly/493QpA8
You can purchase books from anywhere and good quality used books are encouraged. Here is an Amazon Wishlist that can also be used to purchase books: https://bit.ly/408vyaO
Thank you for supporting these excited readers!
Molly
PTSA News
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Committee
The PTSA is looking for a few extra hands to help spread the love to our MLC teachers throughout the year, but especially at Solstice and during Teacher Appreciation week. Reach out to Sierra at mlcauctioncommittee@gmail.com to found out more.
The MLC Craft Fair is Coming
Get out your hot glue and google eyes! MLC's annual Craft Fair will be Thursday, November 30 from 3:30-5:00pm. The Craft Fair is an annual celebration of all things creative, where students are able to showcase and sell their arts & crafts. Students are invited to set up a booth, afterschool, free of charge, and sell their handmade treasures to the MLC community. Grown Ups of the MLC community are welcomed to sign up for a booth with a $20 donation to the PTSA. For those who are new to the craft fair, please know that there isn't a craft too small or too big that can be sold. Creations range from handmade comic books by kindergarteners to complex art by highschoolers and professional artisans, it is truly an event to celebrate all that makes MLC special.
Save the date and look for sign ups next week.
Lunchtime Helpers
Volunteers are needed 11:30-12:30 M-Th to provide extra help on the playground and wherever help is needed while the kids are at lunch/recess. Sign up HERE
You will need to complete your PPS background check. The background check does take some time, but it’s good for 3 years. You can apply for the background check at www.pps.net/volunteer
Parking Fundraiser Volunteers Needed
It’s peak soccer season and this is one of the best times of year for our school to fundraise by offering parking for the Timbers and Thorns games. These parking fundraisers hosted by the PTSA, will continue to fill the gap and help support our staff and students with the much-needed funds for student activities. Our parking coordinators will teach you everything you need to know to get you well on your way!
We need people for the Thorns first playoff game on 11/5!
Sign up HERE
BottleDrop
So far this school year we have had 70+ bags donated for MLC. Thank you and keep it up! Make sure to grab one of our MLC labeled BottleDrop blue bags to collect your redeemable containers in. Then drop them off at one of the BottleDrop location points and all the money goes to MLC.
MLC does not have space to store full bags, so please drop the bags off at one of these locations near MLC or find another convenient location HERE
Trader Joe's - NW Glisan and 21st
Fred Meyer - NW Burnside and 20th
New Season's - NW Raleigh and 22nd
Contact Adam Perryman for more information or to get more bags.
HS Career Learning Opportunities
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Tanya Leib
Career and Community Partnerships Coordinator
(she/ her)
MLC High School Work Based Learning Program: Community Partner Interest Form
Questions? Reach out to Tanya Lieb!
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.
November 9
December 14
February 8
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.
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 !