Dear Families,

Our district values your feedback! In the next few weeks we will be asking you to take a brief survey to tell us about your experience with PPS, specifically MLC.

To ensure we continue to provide high quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback.

We want to know what you think. Please watch for the link.

The survey will begin on Wednesday, January 25th and close on Friday, February 10th. You will be able to take the survey online at home or we will have a computer station setup in the school office for families to use. More information to come!

We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 503-916-5737.

Let's give a shout out to our new K-5 counselor - ETHAN! Ethan's calm vibe and creative tactics help solve any dilemma!

We are SO happy to have you at MLC, ETHAN!

The MLC 22-23 Site Council will be forming in the next few weeks. We are looking for three parent/guardian representatives to join with one serving as the chairperson. This would be a representative from:

K-6 (1)

7-8 (1)

9-12 (1)

Parents and guardians of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

*Also included for this year (22-23) are the principal plus three staff members.

Why does Site Council do?

• Serving on the Site Council is an opportunity to be a school and community leader that can help the identify common goals and assist the school leadership team in achieving those goals, including goals around instructional and enrichment programs

• An opportunity to share unique perspectives and knowledge of school and community needs in order to make positive change

• An opportunity to share and elevate unique perspectives and knowledge of how well school and district programs are working for students and families

• An opportunity to inform the School Continuous Improvement Plan, changing outcomes for the entire school community

• The Site Council is an open forum for discussing school and education-related challenges and identifying opportunities for growth in partnership with school leaders, school staff, and other parent/guardian leaders in a whole-school, community-driven approach

• The Site Council is not a place to make policy, it is not a political organization, it is not a grievance committee, it is not a fundraising committee, nor is it affiliated with the PTSA or any other organization

What is the time commitment? One virtual meeting per month for 60-90 minutes beginning in February and meeting through June.

If there is much interest, there will be a voting process to fill the parent/guardian positions. If you are interested, please fill out this form and you will be sent more information as we get closer to forming.

PPS families,

As required by the Oregon Department of Education, we are providing you the 30 Day Notice and Opt Out Form. The notice is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian and Somali on the PPS Research, Assessment, and Accountability website.

Statewide testing is part of our balanced assessment system that offers all students, especially historically underserved students, opportunities to demonstrate their progress. Information provided by student assessments is critical in helping us determine district and school priorities for improving student learning.

If you have questions, please contact your school office.

Do you wonder what's going on in the Kx8 Art Room? Art teacher Ned and his students are posting their creations and flops on Instagram at bettys_atelier_mlc in honor of Betty Mather, one of MLC's original teacher/founders! Betty taught in room 106 for the first third of our school's history. Betty's space was the beating heart of the school where all children met and created.

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