MLC Passport

Jhailan Wilson with mentor Deandre Dixon

Sixth grade student Jhailan Wilson sat with Senior Deandre Dixon on the bench throughout the game on January 9th against AAE. Jhailan joined our team huddles during timeouts and halftime breaks, observed Coach Schrager drawing out plays and directions, and learned how to be a responsible member of the high school basketball team. Deandre served as an excellent role model for our young middle school players.
Important Reminders

PTO MEETING
February 5th 6:00 to 7:00 PM School Business Center

MLCs Got Talent!

10th
Grade Philadelphia Trip

Hosted by

Date Change: April 23-25th

See Ms. Holder for additional Information

The National Honor Society

February 7th 6-8pm $5.00 at the door to benefit Heifer International

Yes, the flu is being seen in Connecticut, but its not too late to get your vaccine. This is especially important this year as it seems to be affecting children the most. The vaccine is still available in the School Based Health Center. Call us and we can fax or e-mail families the permission forms. Call Dawn Carter RN or Sue DeGennaro APRN with questions. 860-2427834 ext. 2380

Got Flu Shot?

Day of Roses!
The annual Day of Roses is coming back to MLC. Parents do you want to remind your student how much they are loved on Valentines Day? Send them a rose. Whether you want to send a rose to a special someone or send a carnation to a close friend, the flowers will be here just in time for Valentines Day. Please contact Ms. Budde for more details. sbudde@crec.org

A Message from the Dean

Dear MLC Families:

I just wanted to inform our MLC families of the next upcoming events here at school. On February 13th we have Dinner and a Movie. This is and event designed for our parents. We want to invite our parents and their significant others to enjoy dinner and a movie. The second upcoming event is our Holiday Concert and International Dessert Sharing on February 27th from 6:30 8. Come and enjoy a wonderful concert and dessert. Families will be invited to share a traditional or favorite holiday dessert. Please feel free to join us for either of these wonderful events Mr. Ranaldi, Middle School Dean of Students

Get Schooled in Schoology

This year, CREC has embraced a new online learning system called Schoology. Every CREC student has been enrolled in each of their classes within Schoology. Sowhat is Schoology (pronounced skool-ah-jee not skoh-ah-loh-jee)? It is like a digital classroom and teachers can add assignments, grades, announcements and materials. Students can submit assignments, check their scores and complete online quizzes and tests. Teachers are using Schoology in a variety of ways. Some teachers are using Schoology more for homework, while others are using Schoology for specific projects or research papers. Some teachers use it for everything! There are many advantages to this new system! Students are able to work more independently and at their individual pace while benefiting from the online collaboration with their peers and teachers. It also makes it easier to make up work for absences and review work at home. Best of all, parents can be more involved and have a better understanding of what their children are studying and their individual progress. Ask your child about Schoology and have them give you a virtual tour!!!!! If you still have questions about Schoology, please write Ms. Artis at suartis@crec.org!
Please join us for the following upcoming events:
Who? MLC Parents MLC Parents MLC Middle School Parents MLC High School Families MLC Parents What? PTO Meeting Parent/Teacher Conferences Middle School Honor Roll Assembly High School Honor Roll Assembly Dinner and a Movie (Parents Only) When? February 5th 6 7pm February 5th 12:45 7pm February 6th 8 11am February 12th 8 9am February 13th 6:00 9:00pm

Sports Update Boys Basketball Schedule

The high school boys basketball team is looking to move their way up in the standings this month, with several games being played. Come out to support the Dragons on the following dates: January 27th 7:00 MLC vs. PSA @ MLC January 29th- 4:30- MLC vs. Two Rivers @ MLC th January 30 -5:30- Home vs. HMTCA @ MLC January 31st 5:30 Home vs. Two Rivers @ MLC

Girls Basketball Schedule

Monday Jan. 27th Wednesday Jan. 29th Thursday Jan. 30th Friday Jan 31st

JV Girls Basketball MLC vs. PSA

@ MLC 5:30pm

JV Girls Basketball MLC vs. Two Rivers @ MLC 6:00pm JV Girls Basketball MLC vs. HMTCA @ MLC 7:00pm

JV Girls Basketball MLC vs. Two Rivers @ MLC 7:00pm

SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE PENDING WEATHER CONDITIONS

Library Update
Metropolitan Leaning Center 1551 Blue Hills Avenue Bloomfield, CT 06002 Phone: (860)242-7834 Fax: (860)242-0732 www.crecschools.org/mlc

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR AT MLC! Monday, February 3rd Friday, February 7th Also open during Parent Teacher Conferences: Wednesday 2/5/14 If you prefer to order online starting today, our sale can be found at
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/metropolitanlearningcenter2

MLC Leadership Team

Sasha Douglas: Principal Wanda Broaden: Asst. Principal, High School Henry Munoz: Asst. Principal, Middle School Caryn Stedman: IB Coordinator Heather Gish: Dean of Students, Grades 9-10 Greg Ranaldi: Dean of Students, Grade 8

or visit scholastic.com/fair and search by school. Contact Person: Ms. Artis, School Librarian 860.242.7834 x2340 suartis@mlc.crec.org

IB Learners of the Month for December Principled

Grade 6th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 12th Name Abigail Denishchich Yewande Olumide Madelyn Driscoll Trinity Williams Raena Davis Brianna Diaz Natalie Lowe Samira Demirgian Cori Crews Name Xavier Comas Anthony Ezirike Samuel Agyei Evan Brace Jonathan Barnes Kobey Wesley Smith Marcus Jarrett Andre Blue Trait Caring Principled Principled Principled Principled Principled Principled Principled Principled

Choose Excellence!

IB Learner Profile Trait of the Month of January

Risk Taker
They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs. Over the course of the month, MLC will be highlighting this area of the learner profile. Please take some time with your student to review this trait and the positive influence it can bring to your everyday life. Here at MLC, we will be celebrating those students who exhibit caring behaviors. Your child could be one of our students of the month!

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