Murphy, Carol - Metropolitan Learning Center

From the Principal's Desk

March 2012

February 2012

The MLC Alternative

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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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Carol Murphy

Hi! If you don’t know me I am Carol the kindergarten teacher here at our beloved MLC- 14 years and counting! I love teaching and I think that the mind and heart of the 5 year old is magical and magnificent, but honestly, I love them all- every age, every grade.

I have a passion for learning. I have a master’s degree in Literacy and Early Childhood from Lewis and Clark College. Upon completing my master’s degree I was offered an opportunity to learn more about reading. I embarked upon this new adventure in literacy learning entitled Reading Recovery. This program opened up a whole new way of thinking about literacy. At the completion of my studies I was given the honor of working for Portland Public Schools as a reading specialist helping first graders experience a greater degree of success and confidence. It was an amazing experience and changed my teaching forever.

My daughter graduated from MLC a couple of years ago and she is now pursuing a degree in mathematics in hopes of becoming a high school math teacher. MLC was a great experience for her.

I love MLC, the staff, the students and their families. If you are already a member of this community you know what I mean. And if you are about to become a part of this crew – congratulations! If your choice is still in the wind, take a look at us. We are rather amazing.