MLC Weekly News and Notes
April 29-May 3
Hello, MLC community! It is hard to believe that May begins next week! We are wrapping April with some exciting events...PROM! is happening tonight (Friday 4/26), 4x5 leave for Camp Gray Monday morning at 9 a.m. and the Used Book Faire is Thursday and Friday (5/2 & 3)!
Please make sure to read all the way through for new on next years potential schedule and upcoming events.
Other Reminders:
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
Let's have a great week!
Best,
Suezann & Darren
Prom 2024! Thanks, Minna!!!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Monday April 29
4x5 OMSI Camp Gray
Tuesday April 30
4x5 OMSI Camp Gray
Kinder field trip: Oregon's Children Theater
8th grade OSAS science testing
4x6 Electives
Sources of Strength lunch group with Clement
Wednesday May 1
4x5 OMSI Camp Gray
3rd grade Bridge Tour Trip
1x3 Electives, 7x8 Electives
Students of Color lunch group 6x12 with Alberti
Thursday May 2
Follow-up Vision/hearing screening
PTSA book faire - 8:30 - 6pm families welcome
4x6 Electives
SAGA lunch group 7x12 with Erewyn
Friday May 3
PTSA book faire - 8:30 - 2pm families welcome
Friday Focus 8
Coming soon through the end of the school year:
5/6-10: Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
5/7: 6th Grade Social : 3:45 - 4:45
5/7: PTSA Meeting: 6:30
5/8: Kinder Connect 4pm - 5pm
5/9: MLC Prospective Family Tour: 3:45 -5:45
5/10: Friday Focus Rotation 8 - Day 2
5/10: PTSA Auction: The Evergreen 618 SE Alder 6-10pm
5/12: Sunday 6th grade outdoor school Camp Collins; 3pm bus departure; return Friday 5/17 Return: ETA 1:30 pm.
5/13 - 5/15: 8th grade trip to Camp Gray; Departure: 9a.m; 5/15 Return - ETA 2:30pm.
5/18 - Friday Focus Rotation 8 - Day Three (Last Friday Focus day for year)
5/22: Builders' Club Sponsored Snow Cone Sale: 3: 30pm. blacktop
5/23: Spring Electives end
5/24: HS Portfolio
5/24: 4x5 field trip Oregon Children's Theater 9:45am.
5.27: Memorial Day: no school
5/29: Senior Assembly 8:30 for high school and high school families
5/29: All-school assembly end of day during elective time
5/30: Egg drop
5/31: Seniors last day
5/31: HS portfolios AM
5/31: Senior Trip to Bullwinkles 12:30 ish
6/1: Celebration in honor of Averil Murno in auditorium; Time 1-3pm
6/5: Graduation: Providence Park 4pm.
6/6: Portfolio night K-6
6/13: All School Picnic
6/14: 8th Grade Promotion 10:00 am & LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
SCHOOL UPDATES AND NEWS
Changes for 2024-25 - Updated!
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. Here is a potential schedule:
Monday-Friday
Kx12 Start Time: 8:45 am
Kx5 End Time: 3:15 pm
6x12 End Time: 3:30 pm
There would also be a once a month early release day at 12:45.
We know families need to plan as soon as possibly for next year. Once a schedule is 100%, we will let you know. For now - here is a good idea of what you could expect.
PTSA News
PTSA Annual Used Book Faire Benefiting MLC Library
Thursday May 2, 8am-6pm & Friday May 3, 8am-2pm
MLC Library
Why: Raising funds to support our MLC Library! We're hoping to invest in a wireless scanner for next year, update the library shelf signs to help students more easily find and access books, and to purchase our 2024-2025 OBOB books for both 3x5 and the 6x8.
How to donate: There is a donation cart set up in the front hallway near the main bulletin board and there are boxes outside the K-6 classrooms.
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.
Volunteer: SIGN UP HERE to assist with setting up in advance or staffing the book faire.
*GET YOUR TICKETS*
Grow Together: MLC Community Event & Auction
Friday, May 10, 6-10pm
The Evergreen, 618 SE Alder St
Online Silent Auction (open to all, no tickets required): May 3-12
ourschool.support/MLC2024GrowTogether
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 all families feel welcome. *Please note that the event is 21+. Reach out if needing childcare is a barrier to your attendance.*
But we can’t do it without you!
VOLUNTEER: We have many volunteer opportunities before, during, and after the event. Check out all available volunteer roles and descriptions and sign up on the Grow Together: 2024 MLC Community Event & Auction Volunteer Sign-Up Form!
TICKETS: Secure your ticket by April 30 to be entered into a drawing for a $50 Shake Shack gift card! It’s helpful to have a rough headcount as we make final preparations so secure your spot now!
HOST A BUY-IN PARTY: Host an event and help our community connect!
DONATE WINE: We could use a few more bottles of wine for our wine pull activity.
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week May 6-10: Thank You for Helping Us Grow!
We are planning a variety of activities to show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate them. Stay tuned for a handout being sent home with students next week for more details.
Please help write Messages of Gratitude! One of our days will be all about helping teachers and staff FEEL THE LOVE and we invite all families to contribute as many notes as you desire! For more info and directions, check out the Messages of Gratitude Flier and the Complete Staff List.
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!
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 !