*BottleDrop*
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Take a blue bag home:
Where you can find one…

• In our school office
• Handed out after school, when possible (usually Tuesdays)

Fill bag with glass, aluminum and plastic beverage containers:

• All beverage containers with an Oregon refund value can be returned.
• Do Not Crush Containers.
• You may mix plastic, glass, and aluminum bottles and cans in the same bag.
• No more than 30 glass bottles in each bag 

     and the bag’s weight must be under a 20 lbs limit.
Return your full blue bags at any *BottleDrop* location

• Go to bottledropcenters.com to find one near you. 
• Any return center will take up to 10 blue bags at a time.

IMPORTANT:

• The barcode attached to your blue bag will open the door at a return station. 
• All money earned goes right to MLC PTSA’s account.
• Other questions or need more blue bags? Email TJ at vpmlcptsa@gmail.com

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With your generosity, we were able to give all 48 of our teachers and staff $40 in gift cards , 2 chocolate bars, plus a few other little items like spatulas, chapstick, pens and Lindt truffles.  Amazing!
The gift bags were organized by themes: Art Lovers, Outdoorsy Types, Chef/Bakers, Coffee Lovers and General (dealer's choice/hodgepodge).
Thanks to all of our teachers and staff for the work that they do and the spirit they bring to MLC!  Thanks to all the folks who donated and got sponsors to make this possible, and a special shout-out to Chenney for organizing this and making it all come together!

Boat Raffle:
Only 30 tickets left for Blue Bird, a beautiful 11.5' long Bevin's Skiff sailboat created by MLC's 6th grade classes in collaboration with the non-profit Wind and Oar Boat School. Tickets are only $25. You can take the boat home for your own use OR DONATE IT BACK TO MLC FOR STUDENT USE! Winner will be chosen on the last day of school: Friday, June 10, 2022 at noon. GOOD LUCK! Proceeds will go towards experiential learning opportunities at MLC. 

Board Members Wanted:
The MLC PTSA has two openings on its board: President (can be co-Presidents) and Vice President. Each position is a two-year term starting July 1, 2022. The PTSA is holding a special election meeting on Tuesday, June 7 at 6:30PM via Zoom. If you are ready to throw your hat into the ring, please plan to join the meeting.

Backyard Concert Series:
Just a few tickets left for our final show: Deck the Krautrock w/ MØTRIK + guest show on Saturday, June 11,  from 6 to 9pm. Thank you to all of the hosts and guests who have made this inaugural concert tour such a success! ​

Hello!

The PTSA has two openings on its board: President (can be co-Presidents) and Vice President. Each position is a two-year term starting July 1, 2022. Attached is a very general description of each role. For more details, you can take a look at this document that maps out all that the PTSA does as a board and volunteer community over the course of the year. 

Over the past four years as PTSA president, I've had the pleasure of working with this diverse community including fellow MLC parents who became dear friends, MLC teachers who inspire me, MLC students who make me laugh. Has it been easy? No. But is anything worthwhile easy?

Here's where I'm going to get real with you: When you chose MLC for your child, you made the choice to join a community. Our community thrives because a lot of people care deeply about MLC and its students. Don't fall into the trap of believing that someone else will step up or some other parent will do the hard stuff that makes MLC so magical for your student. 

The PTSA is holding a special election meeting on Tuesday, June 7 at 6:30PM via Zoom. If you are ready to throw your hat into the ring, please email me beforehand so that I can officially nominate you at the meeting on June 7. 

THANK YOU! 
Alisa 

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Alisa Welch
MLC PTSA President
Metropolitan Learning Center