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Hello, MLC Community! Welcome to fall weather! This is a great time to remind everyone to send your students to school with layers. We go outside - rain or shine - so please keep that in mind!

This week is our annual Back to School Night! We have adapted the format to serve more families with more than one student. More information is below. We hope to see you there!

Here is the first edition of the monthly from our School Social worker, Clement. This is a place to find school and community resources that could benefit you and your family. It includes announcements and supports including food resources, clothing, rent/utility, substance use, student resources, mental health, and crisis/suicide prevention. We are very lucky to have THE BEST support team at MLC!

Let's have a wonderful week!

Suezann & Darren

Monday September 16

Tuesday September 17

Kx6 Pictures!

Wednesday September 18

Thursday September 19

Back to School Night 5:30-7:30 (Parents only - no students)

Friday September 20

Coming Soon:

9/24 Senior Night - FAFSA - dinner included!! 5:30-7:00

9/25 Early Release @ 12:45 Kx12

9/26 Quarter 1 Midterm

10/2 1x5 Fall Elective Sign Ups

10/3 HS Field Trip to the zoo

10/9 1x5 Fall Electives Begin!

PTSA @6:00 pm

10/11 No school (Statewide Inservice)

10/13-18 Outdoor School for 6th Grade

We welcome all of our parents/guardians to annual MLC's Back to School Night on Thursday (19th) from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. After last year's feedback, we are trying a different format in order to accommodate families that have multiple students.

Round 1: 5:30-6:25 pm

Round 2: 6:35-7:30 pm

Parents will only need to attend one session to represent one student. For more than one student, you now have options! The detailed schedule will be sent out Monday.

Things to keep in mind:

- Students should not attend Back to School Night

- This is not a time for a 1:1 conference. BTSN is a chance for parents to meet teachers and walk through their student's day. 1:1 conferences will take place in November.

- KCLC will be providing childcare for those that are interested for school age children!

We hope to see you there!

It’s time to sign-up to lead an elementary elective for our students in grades 1 - 5. Inviting our families into the building to lead small groups – while sharing their interests and expertise – is a vital part of making MLC a true community.

Please use this Google Form to and communicate your choices with our elective coordinator, Dana Lipson. It includes more details about the program and ideas if you aren’t quite sure what to teach.

GRADE LEVELS, TIMES, and DATES

Fall Term Electives begin the week of October 9th and end on December 11th. (7 classes; no class the week of Thanksgiving or on early release days - 10/23 and 11/20)

1x3: Wednesdays, 2:20 - 3:05 p.m. (45 minutes)

4x5:

Period 1: Wednesdays, 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. (45 minutes)

Period 2: Wednesdays, 2:20 - 3:05 p.m. (45 minutes)

Not ready to teach on your own? Sign-up with a friend to co-teach or get your feet wet by working alongside an MLC staff member. Once you see how much fun it can be, we know you’ll be hooked and come back for more. Likewise, if you can make most of the 7 sessions work but not all of them, talk to Dana! She can find a substitute for a day or two that you must miss.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CHOICES by September 23rd – though the sooner, the better.

We will be offering a school-day PSAT testing opportunity for interested 11th graders next month. Testing will occur at MLC on October 16, 2024.

Last year juniors tested at two different high schools on a Saturday. We hope that by hosting the test at MLC – and holding the session during the school day – the process will be more convenient and comfortable for everyone.

If you're interested in having your 11th grader take the PSAT next month at MLC, please pay the $18 fee on our SchoolPay site ASAP. Students and families are responsible for covering the cost of the tests but fee waivers are available on a case-by-case basis.

A few more factors to consider:

• Juniors who take the PSAT are automatically eligible for National Merit Scholarships
• Students and families are responsible for covering the cost of the tests.
• Fee waivers are available on a case-by-case basis.
• The PSAT is completely optional.
• Juniors will also have the opportunity to take the SAT – at the district’s expense – in the spring.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Cell Phones are not allowed in MLC classrooms or anywhere else during class time. They will be locked in a safe zone during each class by the classroom teacher. We will be very vigilant in keeping our classrooms phone free at MLC in order to keep learning distraction free. Please make sure you are discussing with your student prior to the first day. We will have students and parent/guardian sign a no cell phone agreement at conferences for grades 6x12.

We want and need to be able to reach you. Remind will be the district’s primary communication tool going forward.

• Set up your preferences for receiving messages
• Download the Remind App
• Learn more about how Remind works

Lunch and Breakfast is FREE for all PPS students this year!!!

Off Campus Lunch Policy for 7x12

Teachers will share the official contract during conferences.

7th-12th: There are two ways to sign out:

Using a phone or device with QR code located at the front doors

Paper sign out in the front office.

Students will not need to sign back in due to teachers taking attendance after lunch.

Students must be back on time in class. Food must be finished before returning to class. If a student is not able to make it back to class on time or complete their lunch, the privilege will be revoked.

6th grade: Students will not have off campus lunch until teachers authorize they are ready.

When they do receive this privilege, students will sign out on a clipboard in their homeroom classroom.

Here are our procedures for drop off for the 2024-25 school year. Some routines have changed from last year, so please make sure to read all the way through before the first day for a smooth start.

MORNING DROP OFF:

Kx12

School Start Time: 8:45 am

Breakfast opens at 8:30 am

The main front door will open at 8:40 for students/families to enter.

Class time will start promptly at 8:45.

Entry Doors: Kx5 Front Doors by Glisan/6x12 Front Doors by Hoyt

Kindergarten Families will drop off and pick up students at the classroom. (Hand to Hand)

We will be clearing the halls of parents/guardians by 8:50 to start the day.

1x3 families have the option to come inside for drop off or use the blacktop car line.

We will be clearing the halls of parents/guardians by 8:50 to start the day.

We encourage 6x12 students to be dropped on on Hoyt Street to keep the blacktop open for our 1x5 students.

Breakfast will be served for those K-12 interested at 8:30 in the cafeteria. Students will enter through the cafeteria door. Once the student has eaten breakfast, they will then return outside to wait for the main door to open for the day. ONLY students eating school breakfast will be allowed in the cafeteria. Breakfast ends at 8:45. Exceptions will be made for weather determined by admin.

STUDENTS SHOULD NOT ARRIVE TO MLC BEFORE 8:30 a.m.

Unfortunately, we do not have enough staff to monitor all areas of the building and outdoors before those times. Teachers and staff are preparing for the day. We want to make sure all students are safe and in designated areas where there is adequate supervision.

Where do I park?

Street parking is the only option in our neighborhood. The back lot is reserved for staff with very limited (and assigned) parking.

How to drop off on the black top:

Please pull all the way up to the front doors/the line before students exit your vehicle.

Stay in the line to await exit upon Tony's signal. Line cutting is a safety issue with younger students close to the area.

Please do not use the back staff parking lot for drop off. This is our staff parking with assigned and very limited space. We want to make sure our educators are able to park and get into their classrooms each morning in time to prep for each day of learning.

PICK UP

Kx5 release time on normal days is 3:15 pm.

6x12 release time on normal days is 3:30 pm.

Kx12 release time on Early Release days (once a month) is 12:45 pm.

PICK UP (cars using the black top)

CAR LINE PICK UP 1x5

Students that are picked up by car in the parking lot will be in lines by designated cones/teachers.

Car pick up students cannot go to the playground/court while waiting for pick up.

Drivers will need to stay in their cars. A staff member will come to you for your child's name/with your child.

Stay in the line to await exit upon Tony's signal. Line cutting is a safety issue with younger students close to the area.

WALK UP PICK UP 1x5

Please come to the north side of the pick up line for walk ups (opposite of the cars). This will keep our car sight line and congestion clear.

There are zero lot spaces available in the back to spare for family parking. Please do not use the back lot for pick up/drop off in any way. We need to make sure our staff can park without any issue to educate students!

Kindergarten students will be picked up in the Kindergarten classroom. Doors will open at 3:10 pm for parents/guardians to wait outside the classroom. (Hand to Hand)

6x12 Students will be released to exit the building on their own. They can be picked up on Hoyt, Blacktop or leave on their own. Please make sure you do not double park or block the street in Hoyt. Students will need to leave the building at 3:30 pm unless they are involved in a school club or event.

PTSA MEMBERSHIP: Renew or join today!

True to our name, all parents, teachers, and students are invited to become PTSA members! Please note that “parents” is a broad category that includes caregivers, guardians, grandparents, and friends of MLC. With schools facing challenges like shrinking budgets and lack of educational equity, the PTSA’s role is more important than ever as we work to foster connections and support critical school needs. Join us to grow your village and advocate for our students and community!

To become a voting member for only $12 annually, sign up or renew your MLC PTSA Membership (search for MLC under the Local Unit).

VOLUNTEER: How do YOU want to plug in?
Support from families is vital to ensuring the MLC magic we’ve come to know and love can continue! There are numerous opportunities to get involved such as volunteering at cherished MLC events, assisting with PTSA fundraising efforts, helping show appreciation to our staff, or having your business collaborate with us on a mutually beneficial partnership. Participation in PTSA can involve as much or as little time as you have to offer. ALL are welcome.

Please fill out the form to learn more about how you can become involved. Reach out to with any questions or suggestions.

PARKING CREW: Sign up for a shift!
The MLC PTSA hosts parking in our school lots for Timbers and Thorns weekend matches and we need volunteers to take money and direct people to spots. This is an easy and fun way to raise money for our school. Shifts are short and we will be there to teach you everything you need to know. Bring a friend or come make new ones!

See available dates and sign up for a shift . Questions? Contact our coordinators, or .

ONGOING FUNDRAISER: BottleDrop
BottleDrop is the most convenient way to recycle your Oregon beverage containers and an easy way for you to help fundraise for our school! Grab one of the MLC labeled BottleDrop blue bags from the front office at MLC, other bins around school, or from a volunteer and then collect your redeemable containers and drop them off at one of the . Contact our coordinator with questions.

- Set up your account today!

Attendance Line 503-916-3656

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 !