Passport Update

November 2014 Volume 3, Issue 2

Special Dates:
11/19: How to Read an
MLC Report Card
Library 7:30-9:30am
11/19: MLC Open House
for perspective students
6:00-8:00 pm
11/20: Middle School Fall
Sports Awards Night
6:00-7:30 pm
12/1: Save a Life Tour
Presentation
12/3: Financial Aid Senior
Parent Breakfast
7:30-9:00 am
12/4: High School Winter
Sports Parent Meeting
MLC Auditorium 6:007:30 pm
12/5: Middle School
Winter Sports Parent
Meeting MLC Auditorium

MLC Middle School attended the Hartford Wolfpacks

Educational Day at the XL Center. Each child received
an educational booklet when they arrived at the
game. Every element of the game was designed to
engage the students as they learned about hockey.

Follow MLC students participating in

MLCs South Africa Field Study from
Johannesburg!!!
http://southafricatrip2014.wordpress.com

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MLCs own Samuel

King, Rebecca
Agyei, Ananda
Burnard and
Constance Fagon

How To Read an MLC Report Card breakfast and help

session on Wednesday, November 19 from 7:30am-9:30
am. NO RSVP is required!! Help understand how to read
the information contained in an MLC report card

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Attention 8th Grade Families

We have 8 spots left for the Canada trip.
TRIP DATES: May 13th-May 15th 2015
The next payment of $119.00 due no later than 11/30/14 to Educational Travel Adventures.

Our school is working with Educational Travel Adventures, a professional student tour operator,
to provide all of the arrangements. The company specializes in planning trips for students and is
a member of numerous professional organizations including the Student and Youth Travel
Association (SYTA) and the National Tour Association (NTA).
The total cost of the trip is $593.00 per student.
Please go to their regular website:
www.etadventures.com
You will choose the option for Customer Login/Register" on that screen. Then, you will need to enter the
Trip/Group Code and Password.
Trip/Group Code: metropolitan15j
Password: trip15
You will then click on Make a New Reservation. It will ask you a series of questions. After answering
the questions, you will have the opportunity to pay by credit card, debit card, or a check.
If you have any questions concerning the website, you can always call 866-273-2500, press -0- and
someone can assist you.

Passports or traveling cards are required for all students. Students must have 15 dragon points
for the 3rd and 4th quarters combined to remain eligible to attend the Niagara Falls trip.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Alana Asrelsky at
aasrelsky@crec.org.

Congratulations to the 6th grade class

representatives:
Jahel Browne
Lily Moir

Bharat Krishnan
Alyssa Williams

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METROPOLITAN LEARNING CENTER

FINANCIAL AID SENIOR PARENTS

BREAKFAST MEETING
SPONSORED BY MLC GUIDANCE DEPT.

DECEMBER 3, 2014
7:30 (coffee/light breakfast in the library)
8:00 9:00 am meeting (MLC auditorium)
Presenter:

PRISCILLA JANSSEN
Director of Financial Aid, University of Hartford

Ms. Janssen will discuss FAFSA including eligibility for

financial aid; timelines and other sources of
financial aid.

This is an informative meeting for PARENTS. And

should not be missed!!!
We encourage our Junior parents to attend as well.

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High School Updates

Ms. Perreaults 10th grade Economics/Statistics students are learning about the
stock market. All students in economics/statistics have signed up for the Stock
Market Game on the www.howthemarketworks.com website. Students will be
buying stocks with $10,000 of virtual money and tracking their gains/losses
through the second quarter. Parents are encouraged to talk with their child about
the game and offer advice when they can. Students will complete an investment
portfolio by the end of the second quarter which will count as a summative
assessment. We are all looking forward to see who makes the greatest gains!

Juniors: Dont miss out! Sign up today!

The junior class overnight trip will be to Acadia National Park in Maine on May 27 th
May 29th, 2015. The trip will include a hike, boat tour and a kayaking trip as we explore
the Maine coastline and learn about the history and wildlife of this beautiful, scenic
region. Please see the itinerary for details of activities and payment information.
The trip, including lodging, transportation and most meals will be $485. To reserve a spot, you
must make a $100 deposit by Nov. 30th. You have until Feb. 26th to get a full refund of your
money if you need to cancel. Please email agegetskas@crec.org for a detailed itinerary and sign
up information.

There is still time to enroll in the Global Student Leader Summit in Costa Rica!!!
Students will be exploring environmental sustainability, developing leadership skills, and using design
thinking to create solutions to real world problems.
Hannah Cooke (hcooke@crec.org or 860-242-7834 ext. 2359) to learn more!
To see a detailed itinerary:
http://www.eftours.com/educational-tour/costa-rica-conservation

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The Save A Life Tour is coming to MLC on December 1, 2014.

The program includes:
Eight hours of multimedia distracted driving information
Two distracted driving simulators
Two fifty minute lecture presentations
Our objective is to use every method at our disposal to bring home the reality of the dangerous
practice of distracted driving because it has eclipsed drunk driving as the number one safety concern of
the driving public. THE DISTRACTED DRIVING PROGRAM was developed due to distracted driving
becoming an increasingly large problem on our nations roadways in recent years. We are committed to
educating all individuals that attend this program about the dangers of this serious life-threatening
practice, through the use of cutting-edge technology, video display, and live personal presentation and
interaction.

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MLC Dragon
Athletics
Athletic Requirements
Winter Season 2014-2015
Middle School AND High School
Academic
_______ GPA 2.2 (Quarter 1 Report Card) Students can remain eligible if they have a 1 or 2 in one
class as long as their GPA is above a 2.2. Students with two grades below a 3 are not eligible.

Behavioral
_______ As an athlete, you are a role model for others. If there is disciplinary action on a school day, ie
ISS/OSS or an after school detention you will not be permitted to attend practice. If this is a
reoccurring issue, this is grounds for dismissal from a team.

Medical
_______ All forms completed and turned in to Nurse Carter by 11/21 *attached packet

Other
_______ Photo release - signed and returned to Miss Howell if not completed and turned in to the
office.
_______ Sports Parent Permission Form signed and returned to Miss Howell
_______ Attend the Winter Parents Meeting

Tryout Information
Middle School
Boys Basketball Tryouts Monday and Tuesday 12/1 and 12/2 3:00-4:30 pm
Girls Basketball Tryouts - Monday and Tuesday 12/1 and 12/2 3:00-4:30 pm
Co-Ed Indoor Track Tryouts - Monday and Tuesday 12/1 and 12/2 3:00-4:30 pm

High School
Girls Basketball Tryouts
Monday 11/24 5:00-7:00 pm
Tuesday 11/25 6:30-8:30 pm
Wednesday 11/26 2:00-4:00 pm

Boys Basketball Tryouts

Monday 12/1 6:30-9:00 pm
Tuesday 12/2 4:30-6:30 pm
Wednesday 12/3 3:15-6pm

Co-Ed Indoor Track Tryouts

Monday 12/1 3:30-5:30pm
Tuesday 12/2 3:30-5:30pm
Wednesday 12/3 3:30-5:30pm
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