Friday, September 16, 2005 (Afternoon)
Hispanic Heritage Month
In 1988 Congress approved and each year the President proclaims that the 31 day period beginning with September 15th be nationally recognized as Hispanic Heritage Month. September 15th is the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries—Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico declared its independence on September 16th and Chile on September 18th.
During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize Hispanic Americans for helping to shape our national character and strengthen our communities. The warmth and vitality of the Hispanic culture are great gifts to America and are part of the unique fabric of our country.
October 14th Miami Lakes Educational Center will have its 5th Hispanic Heritage Show. Any students interested in participating in this show need to attend a special meeting in F207 next week. Auditions will begin Wednesday. Any staff members who would like to be a member of Hispanic Heritage Month Committee please email or send a note to Ms. Corbett-Perdomo as notification of your interest.
Administrative
- School picture day is Monday and Tuesday thru English classes. You may wear clothing that is in accordance with dress for success or the school’s previous non-uniform dress code. This is for your picture day only. If you are not taking pictures that day, you must be in uniform. Again, school picture day is Monday the 19th and Tuesday the 20th thru your English class.
- English teachers-a schedule for picture day will be in your mailbox this afternoon. C. Miami Lakes Educational Center is currently participating in various United Way campaigns.
- Bottled Water Drive - All MLEC employees and students are asked to participate by bringing in either gallons of water or 16oz bottles. Theses are the only two types of sealed bottles of water that can be accepted for this drive. Flyers will be distributed with more information.
- Regular annual drive- The student campaign runs through Oct. 19th and the employee campaign runs through Oct. 12th. Homeroom collections will begin Monday, Sept. 19th.
Clubs/Classes
- If you plan to join the sports club or the fitness club please see Ms. Arterburn or Mr. Willenborg to get a school insurance form and more information. The deadline to join is Wednesday, September 21st.
- Applications for Women of Tomorrow are being accepted by Ms. Jones in Student Services. Please see her for more information.
- FBLA is having a meeting for returning and new members Wednesday at 2:40 in E113. See Ms. G. Williams for an application.
- The Drafting Club will meet Tuesday, Sep. 20th @ 2:35 in Mr. Victor’s room. Upcoming projects and the future objectives of the Drafting Club will be discussed.
- The HOSA spaghetti dinner is next week. See Ms. Algaze for tickets.
Miscellaneous
- Students, please inform your parent that there will be a PTSA meeting next week Tuesday, September 20th at 7pm. We need them to get involved.
- If there are any students who would like to volunteer at a local golf tournament please see Ms. Corbett-Perdomo in the activities office to sign up.
- The MLEC PTSA is selling SAT practice test/workshop tickets at this time. The cost is $5.00 and the practice test will be on the first Teacher Work Day, Oct. 4th, from 8:00 until noon. Students need to arrive by 7:45 for registration. Students will take a practice writing, verbal, and math test, similar to the new SAT and will leave with a detailed answer book for the practice test. Participants will also receive detailed test results within a week and be able to enter into a $10,000 scholarship sweepstakes. For more information, see Ms. Mathos in Student Services or Ms. Ambas in E111.
