Education (n):
That which discloses to the wise and disguises from the foolish their lack of understanding.

Ambrose Bierce

Friday, September 19, 2008

The PSAT/NMSQT test will be given Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at Miami Lakes Educational Center.  Eleventh grade students who take this test are entered into the National Merit Scholarship Corporation's Scholarship Contests.   If you are a Junior and would like to register for this test, see Mr. Moffi in Room E230 or Mrs. Ambas-Viada in E238 by September 29, 2008.  The cost of the test is $13.00.  There are a limited number of fee waivers available for students with free or reduced lunch.  
 
STUDENTS ARE ADVISED YOU MUST WEAR YOUR ID! ADMINISTRATORS WILL BE ON THE LOOK OUT! DETENTIONS WILL BE ISSUED.
 
The Hispanic Heritage Committee is having a second period homeroom door decorating contest. All doors will be judged on September 22, and the winners will receive a pastelito party. The theme for our contest is: "Together We Make MLEC Stronger".
 
Students, we need dancers, singers, writers, etc. for our 7th Annual Hispanic Heritage Show. Sign-in to participate in room F-207. Practices will begin next week after school.
 
All FBLA Applications are due TODAY, Friday, Sept. 19, 2008.  If you need an application, please stop by room E113.   Also, we will have a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 24, in room E113 at 2:40 pm. We will be electing new officers for the 2008-2009 school year.   Please attend and be on time.  Thank you.
 
Black History Club will be hosting open enrollment this Friday the 19th 2008.  Registration will be held in front of "C" cafe during both lunches.  Please announce this every day this week.
  
Attention class of 2010! Pre-Sales for class shirts will be taking place in the principal's patio during both lunches. Shirts are $15.00. Order your shirt today! Today is the last day!!! Help support your class and show your school spirit!! YOU MUST HAVE A CLASS SHIRT IN ORDER TO ATTEND JUNIOR CLASS TRIP! A design competition for Senior Shirt will be coming soon!
 
Our annual Open House and Resource Fair will take place Tuesday, September 23rd at 6:00 PM.
 
This Friday, Sept. 19th, MLEC will celebrate our “A” by having our 1st Pep-Rally. ALL STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF ARE ENCOURAGED TO WEAR TEAL & BLACK AS WE SHOW OUR JAGUAR PRIDE AND CELEBRATE THIS ACCOMPLISHMENT!
Students are reminded to come to school each day on time! Students if you are absent, remember that 5 unexcused absences in an annual course, or 3 unexcused absences in a semester course, will result in a no credit (N/C) for the class.  Remember if you are absent you MUST bring a note and receive an admit to excuse your absence. DO NOT GIVE YOUR NOTE TO YOUR HOMEROOM TEACHER. Admits are issued in the Student Services Office prior to the start of school each day and during lunch and after school in the Main Office with Ms. Cheron. Do not be absent unnecessarily. 
Students arriving tardy to school must sign in at the Tardy Center in the C Cafeteria. Students with excessive tardies will be required to serve an Administrative Detention.  BE ON TIME!!! AND COME TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY!!!  If you have any questions regarding attendance please speak to Mrs. Forteza in the Student Services Office.
 
JAGUARS we look forward to seeing you this afternoon as MLEC celebrates our “A” by having our 1st Pep-Rally. ALL STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF WE HOPE ARE WEARING OUR TEAL & BLACK AS WE SHOW OUR JAGUAR PRIDE AND CELEBRATE THIS ACCOMPLISHMENT!
 
The Principal’s Word of the Day is
SQUALOR (SKWOL ur) n filth; wretched; degraded; or repulsive living conditions
If people live in squalor for too long, the ruling elite can count on an insurgency.