Upcoming Open House Dates: December 16, 2010, 6:00 p.m., January 12, 2011, 6:00 p.m., January 26, 2011, 6:00 p.m.

November 2010 - The Metropolitan Learning Center Interdistrict Magnet School for Global and International Studies is a candidate school* for the Middle Years Programme (MYP). This school is pursuing authorization as an International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that MLC believes is important for our students.

*Only schools authorized by the IB organization can offer any of its three academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), or the Diploma Programme. Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.

For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit http://www.ibo.org.

Third Annual MLC Global Ideas Festival

HAITI: Expressions, Memories, Rebirth

May 7-14, 2010

A week to inform and inspire

Workshops, performances, exhibits, films and speakers will address
Haiti’s history, culture, challenges and future.

All events will take place at the CREC Metropolitan Learning Center

1551 Blue Hills Avenue

Bloomfield, CT

(unless otherwise indicated in the program)

Events are open to the community with a voluntary offering. Funds raised will support the rebuilding of a school in Haiti and will be matched by the Bezos Foundation up to $2500.

http://studentsrebuild.org/

WE ARE INVITING PROPOSALS FOR

WORKSHOPS, PRESENTATIONS, PERFORMANCES AND EXHIBITS.

(There are limited spaces for additional participation)

If you, your class, or others are interested in submitting a proposal,

please use the forms available on the website and return them by April 30.

 For a working schedule and other information,  including sponsorship opportunities, please see the website

http://mlcglobalideasfestival.shutterfly.com/

Caryn Stedman
Social Studies Department Chair
860-242-7834 x. 2373

cstedman@mlc.crec.org

EIGHTH GRADE TRIP TO CANADA UPDATE

The 8th Grade trip to Niagara Falls this year will be on June 8-10, 2010. We will be visiting many sites, among them a Safe House for slaves who crossed into Canada, a power station, and the actual Falls themselves, the source of hydroelectric power for millions. We will be lodging in close proximity of the Falls for the duration.

We don't have a firm cost yet, but based on past experience the cost will be about $500 per student. Look for further details in this space and in the 8th Grade website: http://astevenson.shutterfly.com

Mr. Andrew Tripp

atripp@mlc.crec.org

860.242.7834 x2344

Senior Parents

FAFSA Pin

It is almost time to apply for financial aid, but in order to do so, you and your child must register for your FREE pin number. Use the link below to request a pin number.

http://www.pin.ed.gov/PINWebApp/pinindex.jsp

FAFSA

After January 1st, families may apply for financial aid. You can begin this process using the following website:

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

Assistance with your FAFSA

If you need help filling out your FAFSA form for financial aid, click the link below to find out where you can meet with Financial Aid officers  on Jan. 31. They will assist you with filling out your FAFSA form and will be located at a variety of schools and colleges throughout the state.

http://www.collegegoalsundayct.org/educator_community.php

Dear MLC Parents and Families

The 2010 Yearbook is on sale and these are the best presales we have ever had, books are selling fast and ALL copies ordered before Jan 31 are guaranteed a copy.   Due to the economy we do NOT want to have unsold copies so we will order 10-15 books beyond the PREPAID copies – We do not anticipate extra books on distribution day in June.   PLEASE order today – this is the BIGGEST Yearbook ever and we are using FULL color!!!

There are 2 ways to order.  

You can order online 24/7 at www.ybpay.com

Please call Stacey Rowe at school if you have any questions. 

Thank you,

Stacey Rowe  860.242.7834 x 2334

MLC Early Releases/No School for April/May 2010

Friday, April 2nd- No School Good Friday

Friday, April 16th, 12:00 Dismissal

Mon - Fri,  April 19-23  -Spring Break  No School

Friday, May 21st, 12:00 Dismissal

Monday, May 31st  No School - Memorial Day

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.

Upload Service Learning form Here

Special MLC News

Report cards were not mailed home 1st marking period. They were distributed in school to parents on Thursday November 12th from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.

New interim reports for qtr. 3 are being mailed early in March.

Grades can be accessed online through the Parent-Teacher Portal or picked up here at the school.

https://powerschool.crec.org/public

Passwords and logins were printed on the bottom right of the report cards that were handed out on the evening of November 12th.

If you weren't able to attend and would like this information, please contact an administrator or school secretary. School phone: (860) 242-7834

For technical assistance please contact Mr. Lee Noury 242-7834 x3671 or email at lnoury@mlc.crec.org

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:
Wanda Broaden, Assistant Principal
wbroaden@crec.org
(860)242-7834 x2315