Upcoming/Past Events at MLC

As the month of June approaches, our thoughts turn to the culminating event of the year, the graduation exercises for the class of 2007. This class calls itself, “The Last of the Dragons” because they were the last class to spend time at the old Bloomfield junior high school building.  They certainly have come a long way and we are all very proud of them. Graduation is truly a joyous occasion.  MLC and CREC have gone to great lengths to make this night a very special one for the students, the parents, families, and the staff members. 

Graduation will be held on June 18th at the First Cathedral in Bloomfield at 6:00pm.  Each student will receive ten tickets for the occasion.

The Metropolitan Learning Center hosted its 2006 graduation at the Lincoln Center in West Hartford on the University of Hartford Campus.

Please view the graduation photos in our galleries section.

Students and Teachers visit Quito, Ecuador - Raise International Knowledge

Seventeen students from the Metropolitan Learning Center (MLC), a school whose main focus is international studies,  went to Quito, Ecuador from February 15-24, 2007. The group was led by Tania Thibault, accompanied by Henry Munoz, Brenda Royce, Lee Noury and Nancy Geffken all staff members at MLC.  A parent also attended Ariceli Salazar.  Students that participated were Kenny Cortavarria (Hartford), Xianni Santiago (Hartford), Samantha McAllister (Windsor) Jennifer Salazar (Windsor), Emily Thompson (Windsor), Mary Lynn Ezirike (Windsor) Bethany Sieber (Windsor), Chelsea Heath (Windsor) Emily Anglin (Windsor) Brian Gale (Windsor) Cameron Porter (Windsor) Meghan Hussey (Windsor Locks) Malcolm Little (Windsor Locks) Shannay Ferguson (Bloomfield), Rashad Banks (Bloomfield ) Xavier Fowler (Bloomfield) and Austin Jennings (Bloomfield).  As many people have already realized, our world is growing smaller by the day. In the business world, so much is handled internationally these days. The main goal of this exchange was to raise international knowledge among the MLC students  to learn about the geography, culture and language of this country as well as perform community service.  Our world has become increasingly interdependent and we must all recognize that we are transitioning towards a global community. The future of our community depends upon our self-knowledge as well as the importance of mutual understanding and respect among diverse cultures.  While on the trip Metropolitan Learning Center Students set up a relationship with a school  in Quito, Ecuador called Rafael Larrae Colegio Basico y Bachillerato. Students raised funds to donate school supplies to this school.  They also created an email and pen pal system with the local students so those who went on the trip could have the opportunity to create stronger international ties and maintain friendships with those which began from their trip.  These ties, as we know, are extremely important to a person once entering the business world, a one in which in these days everything is dealt with internationally.  Students also brought clothing items and supplies to an at risk group home called Albergue La dolorosa.  MLC students bonded with children at both of these establishments through sharing stories, playing games and attending classes with them.  This was surely a memorable multicultural experience for all and even resulted in our students expressing strong interest in going back to Quito Ecuador to further their experiences with the orphanages, schools and people they have come to know.

MLC Early Releases/No School for May/June - 2007

Monday, May 28th No School - Memorial Day

Wednesday, June 13th - Early release 12:00 Noon - Exam Day

Thursday, June 14th - Early release 12:00 Noon - Exam Day

Friday, June 15th - Early release 12:00 Noon - Exam Day

Monday, June 13th - Early release 12:00 Noon - Last Day of School

All Metropolitan Learning Center students are required to complete service learning hours each year. The ammount of hours of service per year is related to their grade level.(i.e. Grade 6 = 6 hours, Grade 7 = 7 hours ..etc.) Their service learning should be recorded and signed by an adult/advisor and the form returned to guidance office upon completion.

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Special MLC News

Fifteen students and one staff member from MLC participated in the 3rd Annual Latinas and Power Symposium on October 13th at the Connecticut Convention Center. Tania Thibault, (Transition Coordinator/ School Counselor) along with Kristen Negron, Luz Marie Maldonado,  Elizabeth Ibarra, Amanda Vivican, Xiana Clarke, Keyla Resto(grade 11) Tina Guzman, Angeline Rodriguez, Carleen Alvarado, Ariana Burgos, Cassandra Cabezudo, Michelle Sosa (Grade 10) Ashley Medina, Chelsey Garcia, Xianni Santiago (grade 9) all attended.   The symposium included the Young Latinas Forum (YFL).  High school and young college aged women had the opportunity to participate in a workshop designed by them and for them.  Twelve young woman from Hartford area schools participated in a six month leadership session with staff and volunteers from Ethnic Marketing Solutions to design a workshop title “Realizing your dreams”.  The focus emphasized on the current crisis among Young Latinas as it relates to substance abuse, pregnancy and high school drop-out rates.  “We want them to know that there are other options and that there other ways out” said Elba Ramos, a volunteer, single mom and a full-time student who also holds down a job as an executive assistant in a law office.  Other highlights included a preliminary session titled: Latinas in Film and Television: In front and Behind the scenes.  The power packed and dynamic panel of speakers discussed the image and stereotypes of Latinas in the film and television industry as well as some of the milestones achieved.  One of the vendors that we spent time with and was interested in learning more about us was The Latino American Lifestyle Authority www.babbalu.com , which will help MLC establish a Latina Youth Group.

Saturday Detentions / Extended Detentions

Saturday School and Extended Detentions are in effect. If your child is assigned a Saturday School Detention, he/she will be required to attend from 8:30 –11:30 a.m.  Extended detentions generally are Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Failure to complete their assignment or failure to show up will result in a parent conference and a possible out-of-school suspension.

For more information contact:
Barry Davis, Assistant Principal   or    Wanda Broaden, Dean of Students
Email: badavis@crec.org                     wbroaden@crec.org
Phone: (860)242-7834 x 2382            (860)242-7834 x2315