FIRST DAY OF CLASSES CANCELLED - PLEASE READ ASAP!!!!

On September 11th, 2015, MLC will meet for  CO-OP CLASSES one super awesome and amazingly fun 
FIELD TRIP!!!??!?!?!

That's right, no typos here, we are cancelling classes at St. Paul's and heading out for an adventure-filled FIELD TRIP at Carsten's Farmstead in Shelby, Iowa!!!

MLC is going to pay for everyone's addmission to this event, all you have to do is get yourselves there.  Wonderful thing is that you already had this time slot reserved for MLC!  So, we hope to see everyone there!

****If you want to attend, YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST RSVP FOR THIS EVENT using the form below ASAP before 11:59p.m. on September 2nd****

Why this last minute decision?  Well, this opportunity only comes once a year, and it fell on the same day/same time as our first day of classes.  So, in the spirit of f-l-e-x-i-b-i-l-i-t-y, we thought your children wouldn't mind heading out to the farm for a fun day of learning instead of sitting in a building!  Isn't this why we homeschool?!  ;)

WHO: All MLC Members are invited to attend, but you MUST RSVP BELOW by 11:59p.m. on Sept. 2
WHAT: Carsten's Farmstead Field Trip
WHEN: September 11, 2015 please be in Shelby, at the farm, at 8:40 a.m.
WHERE: Shelby, Iowa - Take I-80 East to Exit 34, then just follow the signs!

NOTE: We are looking into the lunch situation. Not sure if they have concessions or if a sack lunch is needed.  UPDATE: We believe they have concessions at the farm, but this is not confirmed.  There is also a McDonald's, Chester Chicken and a Dairy Queen close by.  Packing and bringing a sack lunch is also a good option.

If you have questions on the day of the trip, please call or text Lisa at 402.981.6907
For more information about this event, you may visit Carsten's Farmstead Website HERE.
RSVP BELOW!!!!

Classes Begin September 11th - ONLINE Class Registration Now OPEN

With a new school year upon us, we would like to take a moment to thank our returning MLC Members for planning this coming school year over the past few months.  It was amazing to see everyone pull together to ensure the success of this co-op.  It's exciting to be coming together once again for another great year!  Welcome back to MLC!

We would also like to welcome "NEW" MLC members and student members to the group this year!  We have a great group of returning members, all willing to help 'show you the ropes'.  So, please, when joining us for the first time, feel free to ask any of our members for help or advice about the co-op's schedule, navigating the building, etc.  If you ever have any questions, please feel free to contact a founding member in person or by email at MindfulLearningCenter@gmail.com. 

We are excited about the coming months, and with everyone's help, it should be a huge success!

A few important announcements before heading into another great year...

• ALL returning families planning to attend the 2015-16 school year must re-apply for membership on our website.  Please CLICK HERE to re-apply for membership.  After September 11th, we will only send correspondence to those families who have specifically applied for the 2015-16 school year through the online application form.  All other accounts will be deleted.

• Classes will begin on September 11th, 2015.  Classes will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 239 Frank Street in Council Bluffs.

• Our calendar is updated with all of the class dates for the 2015-2016 school year.  If you are a google calendar user and would like our calendar 'shared' with you, please send us an email with your request to MindfulLearningCenter@gmail.com

• ONLINE CLASS REGISTRATION is NOW available and always accessible from the CLASSES page of our website.

• Join us in a few days for MLC's Open House - AUGUST 21st - CLICK HERE for details.

• Included below is our calendar in list form.  It helps to visually organize the year!

2015-16 MLC CALENDAR
Term 1
9/11/2015	CO-OP CLASSES
9/18/2015	CO-OP CLASSES
9/25/2015	CO-OP CLASSES
10/9/2015	CO-OP CLASSES
10/16/2015	FIELD TRIP / NO CLASSES
Term 2
1023/2015	CO-OP CLASSES
10/30/2015	CO-OP CLASSES
11/13/2015	FIELD TRIP / NO CLASSES
11/20/2015	CO-OP CLASSES
12/11/2015	CO-OP CLASSES
Term 3
1/8/2016	CO-OP CLASSES
1/15/2016	CO-OP CLASSES
1/22/2016	CO-OP CLASSES
1/29/2016	CO-OP CLASSES
2/12/2016	VALENTINES DAY PARTY FOR ALL AGE GROUPS
2/19/2016	FIELD TRIP / NO CLASSES
Term 4
2/26/2016	CO-OP CLASSES
3/11/2016	CO-OP CLASSES
3/18/2016	FIELD TRIP / NO CLASSES
3/25/2016	CO-OP CLASSES
4/8/2016	CO-OP CLASSES
4/15/2016	PRE-SUMMER PARTY FOR ALL AGE GROUPS

OPEN HOUSE - AUG 21st

Mark your calendars for AUGUST 21st!!!

Grab a friend and head on over to the Mindful Learning Center's OPEN HOUSE!  We are excited to be offering a chance to get to know other MLC members before the first day of classes (which start Sept. 11th).

At the OPEN HOUSE, you will be able to pay your annual membership dues, check out our classes for the year, meet new people, tour the facility, and meet some of the teachers.

Hope to see you there!

TIME: 9:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.

PLACE: St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 239 Frank Street in Council Bluffs

PARKING: There is a lot located on the south side of the property off Frank Street.

ENTRANCE: Please use the double wooden doors on the EAST side of the property off Perrin Avenue.  You will find an awning with a drive-up/drop-off area with MLC members right inside those doors!