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www.crecschools.org/mlc Page 1 September 2014 ● Issue 1 ● Metropolitan Learning Center ● (860)242-7834
A Message from the Principal Dear MLC Families,
It has been wonderful to feel all the positive energy that has filled the building during the first few
days of school! As we have returned to school, we have focused on making this the best school year
yet. We will offer three international field studies this year: the South Africa field study will take place
this fall, while this Spring will bring an opportunity to visit Iceland as well as a potential opportunity to
attend an international summit in Costa Rica. We will also work to enhance our theme by bringing
the world to our classroom. This year, we start with six exchange students from Japan, China, Brazil,
Saudi Arabia, and Germany. We will continue building partnerships that challenge us to reach
beyond our borders and make global connections. We look forward to partnering with our parents
to make this year amazing and encourage all of your to consider how you can enhance our theme.
I look forward to seeing you soon!
~Mrs. Douglas
Welcome to the
2014/2015 School
Year
Important Reminders
DO YOU GET MLC EMAILS?
If not, call to update your
email address right away!
860-242-7834
DON’T FORGET:
MLC Open House
Tuesday September 23rd
IB Overview 5:30
All Parents 6:00 PM
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE
COMPLETEDE AND TURNED
IN THE FOLLOWING FORMS:
- Student Profile - Reduced Price Meal
Form - Health Information
Packet - Permission Form to Publish
Student Photo/Work - Laptop Agreement (HS
only)
MLC Passport
MLC OPEN HOUSE
Mark Your Calendars!
Tuesday September 23rd
5:30- IB Overview, 10th Grade Personal Project Meeting
All Parents 6:00 PM
Ms. Churila,
Mrs. Turgeon
and Mrs.
Jamin, Mrs.
Gleeson and
the Gleeson
girls take time
during the
Back to
School Ice
Cream Social
to take a
photo with
MLC’s
Dragon.
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by Emily Wright, MYP Coordinator
Welcome to the 2014-2015 school year, MLC families! Over the course of the school year, I
am going to use this section of the Passport to explain and reflect on the aspects of the MYP
that are most pertinent to you, our parents and guardians.
This year begins with some changes to the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) that we
think will simplify and clarify things for you and your children (and us!). Overall, the IB MYP
has not changed in any major ways. The Learner Profile, Approaches to Learning, Personal
Project, and criteria and rubrics are all still a part of the programme.
In my opinion, the most important change for students and parents has to do with criteria
and rubrics. In the past, different subjects (Math or Science, for example) had different
criteria for assessment (Math had four, Science had 6). The IB MYP has standardized the
criteria across subjects, so that EVERY subject now has four criteria for assessment, and in
each criterion, a student can earn up to eight points. Why is this change a good thing for
you? Well, when you look at your child’s report card this year, you will not have to try to
figure out how much each criterion is worth or how many criteria a particular subject has.
The chart below illustrates this:
MYP Subjects &
Criteria
Criterion A (8) Criterion B (8) Criterion C (8) Criterion D (8)
Arts – Visual &
Performing
(Art & Music)
Knowing &
Understanding
Developing Skills Thinking Creatively Responding
Design
(Technology)
Inquiring &
Analyzing
Developing Ideas Creating the
Solution
Evaluating
Language &
Literature
(English)
Analyzing Organizing Producing Text Using
Language
Language
Acquisition
(World Lang.)
Comprehendin
g Spoken &
Visual Text
Comprehending
Written & Visual Text
Communicating Using
Language
Individuals
& Societies
(Social Studies)
Knowing &
Understanding
Investigating Communicating Thinking
Critically
Mathematics
Knowing &
Understanding
Investigating
Patterns
Communicating Applying Math in Real-
World Contexts
Physical &
Health
Education
Knowing &
Understanding
Planning for
Performance
Applying & Performing Reflecting & Improving
Performance
Sciences
Knowing &
Understanding
Inquiring & Designing Processing &
Evaluating
Reflecting on impacts of
science
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A Note from the PTO
MLC PTO would like to welcome all returning and new students, and invite parents and
teachers to join us as we work together to make this an amazing year here at Metropolitan Learning
Center.
My name is Renae France and I am the new PTO President and am excited for what we have
planned. Our first event will be working alongside the teachers and faculty for the annual ice scream
social. I look forward to meeting and working with you as we plan our first fundraising project to help
raise money to support all the various grade level activities being planned. We were fortunate to raise
enough money last year to give each grade $500, split between the end of last year and the start of
this school year. Our goal is to continue to increase the amount we can provide to each grade to
$600. New this year, families have the option of opting out of fundraising by donating $25 to the PTO in
the form of cash, check or gift cards. We hope that this new option will allow more families to
participate in supporting the school.
The PTO Board can always be reached at MLCPTO1@gmail.com. Please also join us for our first
meeting on Wednesday, September 3rd from 6:30pm – 7:30pm. See you there.
Upcoming Events
Athletics Update
MLC Boys Soccer: 15 players have attended the first three days of training so far. Those interested in joining
the team please contact Coach Comrie via email at elviscomrie@comcast.net
CREC Colts Football: CREC’s football team, coached by MLC’s own Mr. Mincey, participated in a 3-team
organized scrimmage on Tuesday 8/26. CREC Colts played powerhouse Bloomfield and Manchester and did
extremely well. Coach Mincey and staff were very pleased with the team’s ability to compete with their
opponents and are looking forward to their next match against Coginchaug HS on Sept 6th.
MLC Volleyball: The MLC Lady Dragons Volleyball Team have hit the volleyball court for their first season!! We
had a fantastic turnout for tryouts with 34 girls trying out for the team. We are looking forward to a fabulous
season. Our first game will be on Tuesday, September 9th against MPTPA. The JV game will start at 4pm and the
Varsity game will start right after at 5pm. Come on out and support the MLC Dragons.
MLC Co-Ed Cross-Country: Attention students who are interested in running and not afraid to break a sweat!
Coach Colon will be accepting new runners through 9/6. Practices are Monday-Friday 3:15-5:15 and Saturdays
8:30-10:30. Please see Coach Colon for more information.
Please join us for the following upcoming events:
Who? What? When?
MLC Parents PTO Meeting September 3rd 6:30 to 7:30 pm
MLC Families S. Africa Field Study Fundraiser Concert September 18th 7:00 pm
New MLC Parents IB Overview September 23th 5:30 to 6:00 pm
All MLC Parents All School Open House September 23th 6:00 to 8:30 pm
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Nurses’ Notes Metropolitan Leaning Center
1551 Blue Hills Avenue
Bloomfield, CT 06117
Phone: (860)242-7834
Fax: (860)242-0732
www.crecschools.org/mlc
MLC Leadership Team
●Sasha Douglas, Principal
●Jennifer Hoffman: Asst. Principal,
High School
●Henry Munoz: Asst. Principal,
Middle School
●Heather Gish: Dean of Students,
High School
●Todd Zenczak: Dean of Students,
Middle School
●Emily Wright: IB Coordinator, MYP
●Caroline Alexopoulos: IB
Designate, DP Candidacy
Parent Communication is very important to us! There are many ways or families to stay in touch with MLC.
Phone: Call 860-242-7834 and ask to speak to your child’s teacher, counselor or administrator.
Email: All MLC faculty and staff check email daily. Send an email to firstinitallastname@mlc.crec.org. For
example, email Mrs. Douglas using sdouglas@mlc.crec.org. Make sure that MLC has your updated email address
as most communication is sent via e-mail.
In Person: At any time during the year, you can schedule a face-to-face meeting with your child’s teacher,
guidance counselor or grade level team.
Website: Visit our website at www.crecschools.org/mlc. (Please bookmark this page.) Our website will reflect all
of the information in this mailing by the start of school. It is updated regularly during the school year.
Ms. Devon Leighton: Ms. Leighton graduated in 2012 with a B.S. in Biology and a second major in
Secondary Education from Roger Williams University. She student taught at Durfee High School in Fall
River, MA. Ms. Leighton also spent the 2013/2014 school year teaching 8th Grade Science at
Branksome Hall Asia, an International Baccalaureate School in Jeju, South Korea.
*************************************************************************************************** Ms. Tameshia Henry: Ms. Henry graduated from Temple University with a B.A. in Elementary and
Special Education and is also a 2007 MLC Graduate! In Philadelphia, she taught 1st and 3rd grade
inclusive classrooms at Walter D. Palmer Charter School. She also co-taught 4th grade inclusive class at
Achievement First Hartford Elementary School.
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News from the 9th Grade!
9th graders who would like to sign up for the annual Washington D.C. trip must submit a deposit
by September 26th. Information about the trip and how to sign up can be obtained from the bulletin board in the 9th grade pod or from Mr. Wolf.
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News from the 6th Grade!
We are excited to start off the 2014-2015 school year with our newest MLC class. The first few
days of school are designed fo.r students to get to know their peers, teachers and become familiar with and comfortable in the 6th grade pod. Teachers then are beginning with the exciting first units and there will be some baseline assessments as well.
Let's get off to a great start!
The Sixth Grade Team
News from the 10th Grade!
Students will be studying economics which is how individuals, families, businesses, and societies
use limited resources to fulfill their unlimited wants. While microeconomics deals with behavior and decision making by small units such as individuals and businesses, macroeconomics deals with the economy as a whole and decision making by large units such as governments. This class will have a significant focus on research and statistics as well.
Monday, 9/22– Friday, 9/29 including Open House If you prefer, to order online, our sale can be found at http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/metropolitanlearningcenter1 or visit www.scholastic.com/fair and search by school Contact Person: Ms. Artis, School Librarian 860.242.7834 x2340 suartis@mlc.crec.org
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7th Grade Team all smiles!! 6th Grade Team line-up!
Staff and families enjoy themselves at the Back to School Ice Cream Social.
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