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After school in the
High School Cafeteria
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
SECME will meet Thursday after school.
Any students enrolled in an AP Online Virtual School class must register to take the test with Mrs. Ambas in E238 by March 1st.
Any students interested in taking an AP test, but not enrolled in an AP class, may register to take the test with Mrs. Ambas by March 1st. If you are NOT enrolled in an AP class, you must pay $78 per test or $56 per test if you have free or reduced lunch.
Seniors! Your annual Senior Brunch is a week away. It will be held at Parrot Jungle Island on Feb. 26, 2010. Tickets are $35 and will be sold during both lunches in the student activities office through this Friday, February 19th.
Key Club will meet today (Wednesday February 17, 2010) after school in the F Cafeteria. Key Club's current community service projects include:
Horses and Handicapped where you can volunteer to help disabled children ride horses
Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society Miles for Smiles, a walk-a-thon to obtain free operations for children with facial deformities and Locks of Love where you can donate cut hair to make wigs for children with cancer.
Juniors tickets for the Junior Class trip will be sold today during both lunches in the student activities office for $85 cash only. Only Juniors present for the Science FCAT will be allowed to attend the trip on March 19th. For more information see Ms. Evans in E228.
Miami Dade County Public Schools and the National Association for College Admission Counseling are proud to announce their annual upcoming event – The Miami College Fair. This is a great opportunity for you to gather information about colleges and universities from Florida and around the country and help make decisions about your post secondary plans. Workshops are offered in English, Spanish and Creole on important topics such as financial aid, Bright Future Scholarships, college bound athletes, ACT/SAT information plus more. This event will take place on Sunday, Feb. 21 at the Double Tree Miami Mart Airport Hotel located at 777 NW 72 Ave. From noon – 4:00 PM.
The event is free except for a nominal parking charge of $5.00. Students can pre-register at
www.gotomyncf.com and print an electronic ID for easier access to information.
This is an important and worthwhile event for you and your family to attend and we highly recommend it. If you have any questions or need more information, see Ms. Mathos.
The ASVAB will be given here on Wednesday – April 7 in our school’s auditorium. This Career Exploration Program is open to any
10th – 11th or 12th grade student who wishes to take this interest survey. The exam helps identify careers that a student may pursue in their future based on their personal abilities, strengths and aptitudes related to a vocational or career field.
Please see Ms. Mathos to sign up or for more information.
The Drama Club presents 2 student directed projects “Love is a Hot Fudge Sundae” and “Go Ask Alice” next Thursday and Friday evening, February 18th & 19th at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $5 and will be sold next week during both lunches as well as at the box office before the show.
Saturday school will resume February 20, 2010. It will be held from 8am to 12pm, in building E 1st floor. We are offering Reading, Math and Physical Science. We will have Saturday school on the following dates: February 20, February 27 and March 6, 2010.
Students purchase your wristband for MLEC’s Dress Down Day brought to you by your PTSA. Dress Down Day will take place this Friday, February 26th listen for more details, rules, and regulations. Wristbands are $2.
Today I am going to be talking with you a little bit more about the importance of responsibility. Remember that responsibility means thinking before you act and being accountable for your actions towards yourself and others. And this is very important for you to demonstrate at school.
Here are some ways that you can show responsibility at school:
1. Always do what you are supposed to do
It is not easy if you see others not following rules or not doing the right thing, but you are responsible for yourself and your behavior.
2. Always persevere: keep on trying!
Sometimes you might think that it is easier to just give up. But remember that the only way that you will know what it feels like to reach your goals is to never give up!
3. Always do your best
No one can ever ask more of you!
4. Always use self-control
There are many times when other people will "push your buttons" or do things that really make you angry. Using self-control means that you don't always have to react in those situations. Take a deep breath, walk away or get help from a school counselor.
5. Always be self-disciplined
You know what work has to get done for you to be successful in school. You have class work and home learning. Being responsible means that you do not have to be reminded of these things.
6. Always think before you act — consider the consequences
Thinking before you act can prevent a lot of problems later. Remember, if you are having a hard time deciding whether or not to do something, that is probably because you should not do it.
7. Always be accountable for your choices
Every choice that you make is yours alone. No matter how many people tried to talk you into doing something, you were the one that made final decision to do it. Take responsibility.
Showing responsibility at school can prevent a lot of problems. Strive to be a responsible person and be proud of yourself each day. Make decisions that show that you are a leader that cannot be pressured to do the wrong thing. It starts with you.
When all students show responsibility for themselves, each other and our school, it will be a safe and better place to learn.
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. MLEC is in a block schedule, therefore 5 unexcused absences in an annual course WILL result in 10 unexcused absences and WILL result in a no credit being issued, and 3 unexcused absences in a semester course will equal six absences and also result in a no credit. Remember if you are absent you MUST bring a note and receive an admit to excuse your absence. 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. Wellman. Do not be absent unnecessarily.
Students arriving tardy to school must sign in at the Tardy Center. Students with excessive tardies will be required to serve an Administrative Detention. BE ON TIME!!! AND COME TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY!!!
The Principal’s Word of the Day is
CAJOLE (kuh JOHL) v to persuade someone to do something he or she doesn’t want to do.
I didn’t want to give the speech, but Joel cajoled me into doing it by telling me what a good speaker I am. As it turned out, he simply hadn’t been able to find anyone else.