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From the Principal's Desk

March 2012

February 2012

The MLC Alternative

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE LAST WEEK OF THE MONTH

Buy Scrip!

There are 100+ stores and services that participate in the Scrip program allowing MLC community members to purchase gift cards that return profit to the school. It's a great way to raise funds for the school without dipping deeper into your pocketbook. Use scrip for your regular shopping needs at a wide variety of stores in the local area.

Download Scrip Order Form.

Lost and Found

Are you missing your child's favorite coat? Check the Lost and Found (located in the cafeteria) today! Clothes are taken away the second Friday of each month and donated to the PTSA Clothing Center.

To volunteer to help with the Lost and Found or with the PTSA Clothing Center, contact Jenny Fleenor at 503-953-4921.

If you are in need of clothing assistance contact MLC school secretary, Kathleen Frutiger 503.916.5737 or kfrutiger@pps.net

Important Information

INCLEMENT WEATHER

FAMILY ADVISORY (pdf)

COURSE SYLLABUS 7-8

COURSE SYLLABUS 9-12

TRIMESTER CALENDAR 2012-13 (pdf)

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May Events:

Hand2Mouth & MLC High School Students

Students from the High School Drama & Ink Class have been working on an original production this trimester during A Block. Through a collaboration with Hand2Mouth Theatre, students have written, produced, and created all of the elements of an original theater performance. The student writers, designers, actors, and stage managers will perform twice for this season's culminating event (and student Portfolio Project). Opening night is Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 6:30pm in the MLC Auditorium. We will also perform for the MLC high school student community on Friday, May 31, 2013 at 9:00am in the Auditorium. The MLC Community is invited to attend these original productions, so come! See high school students at their best!

Portfolio Schedule

» May 20th - 22nd: Senior and sophomores present before adult panelist.
» May 23rd: Juniors present before senior panelist.
» May 24th: Freshmen present before junior panelist
» Portfolio Presentation Expectation booklet

• May 20th - 24th: Portfolio Panelist
» We are looking for involved community members, small business owners, teacher at other schools, professors, and folks who are professionals in their field. Ultimately the volunteers for this event are people who see the value in providing feedback to young people and enhancing their educational experience. Is this you? Respond to Jerene Merritt (jmerritt@pps.net) and let her know which date works best for you to participate? Does this sound like someone you know? If so, then please feel free to either pass along my contact information to them or provide me with their email address.   While the panels meet for three days total, we ask that volunteers commit to one full day, from approximately 8:00-4:00.

• May 7th - 10th: Ashland Field Experience
    » Parent letter
    » Cover ltr and Agrreement
    » Overnight Field Trip Form
    » Packing List
    » Medical Forms
• Non-Prescription Medication (i.e. Tylenol, Asprin and/or Ibuprofin).
• Prescription Inhalers
• Prescription Medication (i.e. ADHD medications, Anti-depressant and/or other daily medication).
See Jeff's office for translated forms
» Chaperone letter.
    » Chaperone/Volunteer Form  (Only one volunteer form needed per year)
» Chaperone Packing List
    » Emergengy Contact Information

November Events:

• November 7th: College Visit (letter)

Theater! Theater!
Last week, September 25th, our whole high school attended a performance of the Greek play Iphigenia in Tauris at Reed College. The play was well acted and it was a beautiful day in the outdoor Cerf Amphitheatre. Following the play the students participated in a scavenger hunt, seeking out all the centers of student academic life on campus. Overall a great day.

This upcoming week, on Thursday, we are taking a trip to the Gerding Theater at the Armory to see Portland Center Stage's production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, Oklahoma! We are excited for this trip as the Armory’s architecture is beautiful, the play has been getting great reviews (see the Oregonian's review here) and it provides an opportunity to deepen our student's understandings of the rich multicultural history of the United States.

While these theater performances are still fresh in your students' minds we ask you to join us in engaging them in conversations on Greek Mythology, Democracy, College plans, traveling safely in the city, musical theater, and the often unexamined multitude of roles people of color have played in our country's history.

Welcome Back 9x12

Welcome Back!!!

The first week of school is for our community to re-unite/meet people for the first time in a relaxed, healthy, and friendly atmosphere. We expect all students to attend each day so we all start the year on the same page. Below is a rough schedule for our first week.

Schedule for Tuesday (9/6) thru Monday (9/12).

Tuesday (9/6): Orientation/meet the community with whole high school- school photos, new student orientation and distribution of schedules.

Wednesday (9/7): Field trip in Portland with whole high school ("Get to know our city/field trip style/expectations"). Field trip form MUST be turned in on Tuesday (9/6).

Thursday (9/8): Seniors and juniors and will have a service learning day; off campus. Sophomore and freshmen will be visiting sites of various community service opportunities (learning about community service expectations.)

Friday (9/9): Outside organizations come present volunteering opportunities and how to get involved. The students end their day with a BBQ.

Monday (9/12): Classes start and information on supplies will be addressed.