Tuesday, September 18th, 2007.
 
This is a reminder that our annual Resource Fair and Open House will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, September 19th from 6pm until 8:30pm. We look forward to seeing your parents tomorrow night.
 
The Back to School Dance will take place this Friday from 6-10pm. Students wishing to purchase tickets can stop by Mr. Rodriguez’s room in E204 or stop by the Prinicipal’s Patio during both lunches. Students are reminded to dress appropriately!
 
Tutoring has begun and will be offered Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Thursday’s from 2:40 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. 
 
There will be Open Auditions for MLEC's Production of "Deadly Deal" a murder mystery play produced by the Drama Club.  AUDITIONS TAKE PLACE Wed. and Thurs., SEPT. 19th and 20th after school in the Auditorium.  Please bring an audition piece with you, such as a monologue or scene.  Cold readings will be available after all others have auditioned.
 
Attention all Ecology club members and those interested in the Ecology Club.  The Ecology club will meet next week Thursday, September 20th after school.
 
Drafting Club will meet Thursday, September 20th, from 2:40 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
 
This announcement is for any junior wishing to take the PSAT – which will be administered here at MLEC on Wed. – Oct. 17.
The PSAT is part of the National Merit Scholarship Program which is an annual academic competition for college recognition and scholarships that is open to all US high school juniors.  This is a great opportunity for you so don’t miss out. The cost is $13.
Mr. Moffi and Ms. Mathos are starting to collect so see them ASAP. 
 
See You at the Pole to gather, unite, and pray. Come together at the flagpole in front of E Building on Wednesday, September 26th to pray for your school, friends, teachers, government, and the nation. See You At The Pole. This event happens only once a year so don’t miss out! Be at the flagpole by 6:55 AM to start at 7:00 AM.
 
Remember, it’s Wednesday, September 26th at the flagpole by 6:55 AM.
 
There will be a Women of Tomorrow meeting Tuesday, September 18 from 8 am until 10 am.  This is a mandatory mentoring session for all members. Anyone interested in joining needs to see Mary Jones in Student Services after school.
 
The Literary Magazine club will be sponsoring a book drive the months of September and October. Please bring in gently used paperbacks. You may drop them off in room E215 or to your English teacher to forward to Mrs. Krane. The books will be used to furnish the English teachers with personal libraries. Thank you.
 
The Math Club is offering tutoring for all students Mondays and Thursdays from 2:40 to 3:40 in room E119.
 
The Spanish Club will meet Wednesday after school Room F-#207. All students interested in participating in the Hispanic Heritage Show should attend.
 
Oct. 19 is the Diabetes-Health Screening in our gym.  Students will receive 3 credits on the new MLEC credit card for participating in the health screening."  Please bring in your permission form tomorrow so our Health Academy Students can do the preliminary paperwork to be prepared for the one-day screening.
 
There will be an important 5000 Role Models of Excellence Meeting on Wednesday 19th, in Mr. O'Brien's room Rm. E114 at 2:40 PM. All members are urged to attend.
 
Every nine weeks, students with perfect attendance, as well as NO TARDIES, will have the opportunity to win various prizes. 
 
Students with perfect attendance for the entire school year will have the opportunity to win a very special prize. Students will be required to have been in school on time throughout the school year.
 
The Principal’s Word of the Day is
 
INCANDESCENT (in kun DES unt) adj. brilliant; giving off heat or light
An incandescent light bulb is on containing a wire or filament that gives off light when heated.