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Happy New Year to our MMLA families!Thank you for your continuous support in building MMLA into an educational gem. It’s imperative that we keep a keen focus on school culture and educating the whole child.Parents, please stay aware of the winter weather conditions in Lansing, Michigan. It’s important that our students come to school with winter apparel (boots, hats, gloves, coats, snow pants, etc) to prepare for the times they will be outside for recess and traveling to our annex building for art, gym, and lunch. Our goal is to continue expanding our school into a place where every child that attends MMLA feels loved and welcomed. They know all staff believe they can learn. With this clear vision of hope, we ask that our parents and guardians of the children we serve support the programs and events MMLA has to offer.1. After-school tutoring for test prep.2. Getting students to school on time and in

the dress code.

A Message from the School PrincipalA Message from the School Principal3. Keeping parent and guardian

information updated with the office.4. Attending the monthly board meeting

when your child’s class is assigned. This is a way for parents to meet all stakeholders that work together to make MMLA a gem; Board Members, CS Partners staff, and CMU staff as they come together to review our children’s education.

5. Attending PTO meetings and volunteering at the school.

This is just a warm welcome to our families for the start of 2020...Please note that reports cards will be coming out this month. This is our first year working with Power School, so if you experience any type of concern please view that as a way for school and home to bridge the communication gap by coming to speak with staff.

“Leadership is not a solo act, It’s a team performance.”

-Robert J. MarzanoFrom the lenses of your Principal Mr. James

issue no1•spring 2019

ScheduleSchedule

• 7:20 AM School Building Opens. Please drop students off at the West Entrance of the Main Building from the Gym Parking Lot area. Please do NOT drop off students early as they may be unsupervised.

• 7:20 - 8 AM Breakfast Available• 7:45 AM Classes Begin• 8:01 AM Students are marked

tardy, Main Entrance doors will open for student entry

• 11:23 AM - 12:12 PM Lunch (exact time varies by grade)

• 2:45 PM Student Dismissal• 5:15 PM Aftercare Pick-up• 5:30 PM Cub Club Pick-upMain Office Hours:• 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Mon - Fri• 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Breaks

Introducing the Introducing the Cub ClubCub Club

January 6, 2020 kicked off the start of the NEW Cub Club at MMLA. After School Programing is now available until 5:30 PM for our 1st through 8th graders including tutoring by highly qualified staff, partnerships with community groups (including: dance, nutrition, and more coming soon!), and some R&R time with books, recreation, board games, table games, laptops, and video games.

CALDWELL’S

COMMUNITY

CONNECTIONOn this past

weekend the Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy

partnered up with DEP Hats, Men Making A Difference and Footprints of Michigan to distribute new and gently-used winter gear to students all over Lansing. With the help and support of the Lansing community we raised more than 300 hats, scarves and boots to give in Lansing`s first “Keep the Children Warm” campaign. We thank channel 6 news for covering the story and sharing it with the community at large. Special thanks to Andrew

Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events• Dec 1-Feb 8: Semi-Formal

Clothing Drive

• Jan 13: Board Meeting, 6pm

• Jan 20: No School, MLK Day

• Jan 27-31: School Spirit Week

• Feb 10: Board Meeting, 6pm

• Feb 12: Return Forms Due

• Feb 12: Spring Picture Day

• Feb 12: Spring Count Day, Free Dress Down Day

• Feb 13: Title I Family Literacy Night and Semi-Formal Dance

• Feb 17-21: No School, Mid-Winter Break

• Feb 27: Black History Program

• March 1-31: Open Enrollment for 2020-21 All Grades

School Notices including Closings and Delays will be posted on the MMLA Facebook Page. Visit www.facebook.com/MMLALIONS

November November Students of the MonthStudents of the Month

Mobile Food PantryMobile Food PantryOn Saturday, Jan. 18 starting at 9:00 AM the Mobile Food Pantry will be located at:

St. Gerard Catholic Parish 4437 W. WIllow Hwy.

Lansing, MI 48917

Distribution of FREE fresh and non-perishable food items will be given to participants while supplies last. Bring your valid state issued identification to participate.

Brewer of MMAD, Matt Thorton of Footprints of Michigan and Dylan Greer of DEP Hats for support this great cause.

If you have a family member that is in school that needs warm winter gear please contact Mr. Elvin Caldwell Jr.

Dreamworld Studios for the Arts is starting a dance class for MMLA students afterschool. Dreamworld has done several events and class on campus and we are excited to have them back on campus working with students.

For more information about Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy, please contact Mr. Elvin Caldwell, Jr. at ecaldwell@mmlalions.org or 517 - 827 -1276.

December December Students of the MonthStudents of the Month

KindergartenKindergarten Xaiden Williams

11stst Grade A Grade A Elijah Powers

11stst Grade B Grade B Sha’Qira Lee

22ndnd Grade A Grade A Promyss

Martin-Osborne

22ndnd Grade B Grade B Esmeralda Saenz

3rd Grade3rd Grade Destiny Bloomingberg

44thth Grade A Grade A J’Anne Arthur-Tyson

44thth Grade B Grade B Courtez Wilson

55thth Grade A Grade A Fabian Cabrera

55thth Grade B Grade B Dizaivier Sanders

66thth Grade Grade Bayleigh Ramsey

77thth Grade Grade Martin Dominguez

88thth Grade Grade Anterria Tatum

KindergartenKindergarten Rickeya Robinson

11stst Grade A Grade A Skye Jones

11stst Grade B Grade B Angelise Aikens

22ndnd Grade A Grade A Dahmier Velasquez

22ndnd Grade B Grade B John Turner III

3rd Grade3rd Grade Sarrae Willis

44thth Grade A Grade A Bilen Chala

44thth Grade B Grade B Marquil

Miller-Nelson

55thth Grade A Grade A Martez Jackson

55thth Grade B Grade B Jazlynn Jones

66thth Grade Grade Terryon Skipwith

77thth Grade Grade Dakota Salazar

88thth Grade Grade Jason Salazar

Winter/Spring League Sign up has just began. The league is open to 5th through 8th grade boys and girls. Turn in your forms to Mr. White by Thursday, January 16.

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