Announcements 10.09.15 - Please read fully to the end

• Mom's Night Out is tomorrow, Monday, October 12 at 6:30. We'd love to see you there! If you plan to come, you MUST comment on the original web post.
• Next Friday, October 16 is the last class day of Term 1. The 3rd-5th Grade 'Navigating our World' class will be using hard candies during a treasure map activity. If your child cannot have the candies, please let us know that morning.
• Term 2 classes begin the following Friday, October 23. We are working on a visit from the Council Bluffs Fire Department that morning, and plan to include ages from PreK - 5th Grade in the activities. More details will follow, but be prepared for the normal class schedule to change for that morning.
• The PE Team plans to take kids outside for as many weeks as the weather allows. Please make sure that your kids have jackets (preferably with their name inside) and appropriate shoes. You're welcome to send a water bottle with your child, but make sure that it's clearly labeled with their name.
• If you have paid your membership dues and would like a receipt, please let Penny Julian know and she will make one for you. Membership cards will be ready soon.

BELL AND DISMISSAL PROCEDURES:  

We discussed this before classes on Friday, but we ask that all members please, please read through this and make sure that you're familiar with these procedures.

With the increased number of kids, it's important that everyone understands and follows this system. Our normal weekly attendance may be between 100-150 kids. Due to safety issues, etc., we cannot have all of them passing in the halls and using the stairs at the same time.

TWO bells will ring at the end of each period:

• Classes start at 45 minute mark (9:45 and 10:45)
• First bell rings at 35 minute mark (10:35 and 11:35)
• 3rd-5th Grades and 6th-12th Grades pass to next class
• PreK-K and 1st-2nd Grades - 5-minute heads-up
• Second period teachers and helpers, go to your classrooms
• Second bell rings at 40 minute mark (10:40 and 11:40)
• PreK-K and 1st-2nd Grades pass to next class.
• If no one is available to ring bell, teachers please watch the clock and pass at the correct times

Teachers: Please understand this bell system, and be prepared to end classes punctually.  This is important for all ages, but especially for 3rd-5th Grades passing between first and second periods. They need to MOVE as soon as possible after the first bell, and line up along the hallway walls outside of the gym. This keeps the hallways and stairs open for the little kids, and keeps most of the traffic on the stairs going one direction at a time - important for safety!! It also clears the upstairs classrooms for second period teachers to get in and get ready for the younger kids to arrive.

ALL teachers need to bring ALL students to the Fellowship Hall after Second Period. Classes will sit together at assigned tables, and teachers will help keep kids quiet and calm until after announcements. There will probably NOT be enough chairs for adults to sit - adults will be standing and helping to keep the students settled. If teachers have clean up to finish in their classrooms, they need to do that AFTER dismissal.

Can we say it again?  ALL teachers need to bring ALL students to Fellowship Hall after Second Period. Sometimes we have closing announcements, sometimes we don’t, but that’s NOT why we’re insisting on this. There are safety and security reasons that make this important. Please, friends - NO sneaking out between the bells and dismissal, and NO pulling your kids out of the lines of students that are being led downstairs. If your family needs to leave early, we ask that you collect your kids from their classes and leave the building PRIOR to the bell at 11:35. 

Also, please don’t congregate in the Heritage Room (coffee room) as we're gathering for dismissal - it creates a traffic problem. Go ahead and move fully into the Fellowship Hall.

Our best suggestion for the nursery at this point is that you grab your little ones on your way past for dismissal, and then return to gather diaper bags, etc. after dismissal is over. That may need some fine-tuning. 

The entire system may need some fine-tuning as the year goes on, but we THANK YOU for your attention, help, and cooperation in the meantime.

Mindful Mom's Night Out - October 12th

Mindful Mom Members will be gathering at Tish's Restaurant, 1207 S 35th Street in Council Bluffs at 6:30 pm on Monday, October 12th, 2015. 

While there is no doubt we love spending time with our children {isn't that why we homeschool?!}, we are looking forward to an evening without potty interruptions, sticky fingers, and sibling quarrels.  With that said, only nursing babies are allowed to join the Moms on this night.  So, get a sitter and come join us for some good old fashioned face time.

NOTE: This year, we are going to try something a little different... 

INSTEAD OF AN RSVP FORM, please comment below if you plan to attend.  By doing it this way, everyone can see who is planning to be there.  

--------------- It is IMPORTANT that you comment below because it has always been our "unwritten rule" that if one or more person(s) (other than one of the founding members) plans to attend, we will be sure to have at least one founding member available to attend, so that the Mom's Night Out still goes on as planned.  If there is no response, there is a chance that the founding members will not show up, thereby cancelling the outing entirely.  We do not want to leave anyone stranded.  So, please, it is important that you comment below if you would like to attend.  Also, we have a large group of women this year, just over 50 families. This could mean that we need to make a reservation for large group gatherings, and/or the places we visit may need to set aside a room to accommodate such a rowdy group. -------------- 

We are all busy moms, no doubt about that!  We ask that you please be 'mindful' of everyone's time and simply comment below if you plan to join us or even if you are on the fence about going, just join the conversation!

*** If this system does not work, we will go back to using the RSVP form.  If you have any problems, posting a comment below or have questions about this event, simply send us an email at MindfulLearningCenter@gmail.com

Look forward to seeing you there!  For those of you who have never attended, Mom's Night has always been memorable, full of laughter, and down-right deserved!!!

This event is now on our CALENDAR.

Vala's Pumpkin Patch - RSVP by THIS Tuesday!

MLC will be heading to Vala's Pumpkin Patch this Thursday, October 8th for Homeschool Days!

As a homeschool group, we qualify for discounted admission:
$7.50/person for those over the age of 3 (children and adults)
Two years and younger are free.
Example: 2 parents, 2 children and 1 infant ($7.50 x 4 = $30 for admission.)

Admission includes a Train Ride, a Hayrack Ride to the Pumpkin Patch, a coupon for $2.50 off a pumpkin, all attractions and live shows.  (Any pumpkin less than 6 pounds is free, which is about the size of a child’s head!)

Vala's requires that our members names are registered several days prior to our arrival.  I need to have a list of names turned in by Tuesday, Oct 6th, before 2 p.m.  I realize this is very short notice, but simply RSVP below to join us!  If you are unable to RSVP by the deadline, you can still join us, but should expect to pay regular admission rates.

Vala's REQUIRES homeschool families to show proof of homeschooling to receive the discounted admission rates.  Members will need to have an MLC membership card to show at the ticket booth, which Lisa Orsi WILL HAVE ready in the Vala's parking lot near the entrance that morning for those who RSVP.  In order to receive a membership card, you must be up to date on your annual MLC membership dues.  You may pay them to Lisa in the form of a check or exact cash on Thursday Morning.  Please have your membership dues in a marked envelope if you are paying with cash.

Members are free to join us without an RSVP, but should expect to pay regular admission rates.  Only those on the list, and who have an MLC membership card, will receive the discount.

Vala's sells food or you may bring a lunch.

Please arrive prior to 8:45 am to park, find our group, receive your membership card (pay dues, if needed) and wait in line to pay at the ticket booth.  Lisa will only be available until 9:10, before entering the park with her family.  If you plan to arrive after 9:10, you will need to make arrangements prior to Thursday to pick up your membership card and pay membership dues in order to receive discounted admission rates.  If you do not present your MLC card, you should expect to pay full price admission.

We had a great time last year and hope to see you Thursday!

Please RSVP by TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6th at 2p.m. using the form below.

Announcements 09.25.15

We finally got the first day of classes off the ground!!  THANK YOU to everyone who attended, worked on a team, pitched in, was patient with our growing pains, and generally contributed to a great first day. 

Here are some of the announcements we covered today, in case you missed them:

1. This website is our MAIN line of communication. Any posts created here will be automatically sent to your inbox IF you're subscribed to our news feed. If you're not automatically getting these posts in your email, please use the Subscribe feature at the top right of this website. You will receive an activation email - you must activate the subscription before it will begin working. Let us know if you have any problems or questions.  

2. A few days ago we created a post with some pre-class Announcements. If you didn't get a chance to read that information, and/or didn't get a condensed printed copy at classes this morning, please take a minute to read through it now.

3. Everyone is asked to join us in the Fellowship Hall each class day for Opening Announcements at 9:30, and again for Closing Announcements and Dismissal at the end of classes. Thank you for your cooperation.

4. Upcoming Dates on our CALENDAR:
     No classes next Friday, October 2: open for HOPE monthly meeting
     Remaining class dates for Term 1: October 9 & October 16
     Reminder: Term 1 Core Field Trip was eliminated because of cancellations
     Term 2 classes start on October 23

5. Please have your students who are in PE wear appropriate shoes. They will be running around and being very active, so for safety's sake we ask that they wear shoes that they can move easily in.  You are welcome to send a well-labeled water bottle to gym with your child if you like.

6. We try to ring the bell twice at the end of each class period. Please review the basic order in which we try to switch between classes. Keeping everyone on the same page helps to reduce crowding and confusion in the hallways, esp. with the littlest kids:
     1st Bell:  10:35 & 11:35:   3rd-5th and 6th-12 Grades pass to next class
                                              PreK-K and 1st-2nd Grades clean up
                                              Second Period adult workers report to your area
     2nd Bell: 10:40 & 11:40:   PreK-K and 1st-2nd Grades pass to next class

7. 3rd-5th Graders: When you switch from your First Period class upstairs, to the Gym downstairs, please line up along the hallway wall outside the Gym. The little kids will be leaving the Gym and Lego rooms and passing by you. We need to ask you, the older kids, to stay to the side and make room for the younger kids to get through. Thanks!

8. We will usually post any relevant announcements here on the website each week, after classes are over. We know kids are starting to get restless as classes end, and they can make it tough for parents to hear or remember the announcements, so watch your news feeds for a recap each week.

Thank you again, everyone!! We were super excited to see you all this morning and to get things up and running. See you in two weeks!

Announcements - Please read before classes start

Dear MLC Members,

We want to thank everyone once again for your flexibility over the last couple of weeks, as unexpected, last minute changes have popped up. 

We're looking forward to classes starting this Friday, September 25. Please take a few moments to read through these quick announcements BEFORE FRIDAY. Things will be busy for everyone that morning, so making yourselves familiar with these basic points will help keep everyone on the same page.

DAILY CLASS SCHEDULE:

    9:30-9:45     Opening Announcements

  9:45-10:35     1st Hour Classes

10:35-10:45     Clean-up/Switch Classes

10:45-11:35     2nd Hour Classes

11:35-11:45     Clean-up/Go to Closing

11:45-12:00     Closing/Pick-up Children

1. Opening Announcements: We ask everyone to please join us downstairs in the Fellowship Hall for an opening prayer and announcements before classes start. We try very hard to start promptly at 9:30. Teachers and students are dismissed to their classes from the Hall.

2. Two bells will ring at the end of each class period: 

     10:35 - 3rd-5th & 6th-12th Grades pass to Second Period 

                 PreK-K & 1st-2nd Grades clean up

                 Adult helpers for Second Period, head to your posts

     10:40 - PreK-K & 1st-2nd Grades pass to Second Period

     11:35 - 3rd-5th & 6th-12th Grades pass to Fellowship Hall 

                 PreK-K & 1st-2nd Grades clean up

     11:40 - PreK-K & 1st-2nd Grades pass to Fellowship Hall

 - Keep in mind that the Fellowship Hall may be in use for a class as you arrive for closing. 

Sometimes, all of the Founding Members have their hands full at the end of a class period, and no one is available to ring the bell. Teachers and helpers, keep an eye on the clock, and if the bell doesn't ring as scheduled, go ahead and switch classes at the correct time. With the large number of students we have this year, it's important that we try to stick to the above times as closely as possible, to avoid excess chaos in the hallways.

3. Passing between classes: While MLC is holding classes, the staff of St. Paul's Church are going about their usual work. Please be courteous to our hosts and help maintain safety by keeping noise and disruption in the hallways to a minimum - this is especially important with our increased membership. Teachers and parents, please remind and encourage kids not to run, to use indoor voices in the hallways, and to move to the next class and clear the hallways as quickly as possible. 

4. Closing Announcements: All teachers should bring all classes back to the Fellowship Hall for dismissal after Second Period. No students should be dismissed to their parents from classrooms or hallways. Again, this is important to help manage the large number of students who will be in the building each week.

5. Restrooms: There are bathrooms upstairs, near the top of the stairway. Another small bathroom is at the bottom of the stairs not far from the nursery, and two more are off the corners of the Fellowship Hall. Please take your kids to the bathroom before classes start. We do not take scheduled group bathroom breaks during or between classes, though students are able to use the restroom as needed.

6. Parents: One parent from each member family is required to stay on the premises during classes. Under no circumstances should MLC be considered a drop-off activity! Please see our POLICIES page for further details. Parents who are not helping with a class are invited to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and some social time in the Heritage Room, which is adjacent to the Fellowship Hall. Please be aware that classes may be taking place in the Fellowship Hall or other adjacent spaces, so keep noise levels reasonable.

7. Food Allergies: If your child has any food sensitivities or other allergies, please let us know if you have not already done so. Snacks are not generally served during classes, but we'd like to cover all the bases.

8. Membership Dues: We hope to have at least one Founding Member free during both class periods this Friday, to assist any members who need to pay dues or take care of any other membership details. We will NOT be taking dues prior to the first class starting at 9:45, as there will be new members to welcome and other tasks to see to. Please plan on seeing a Founding Member during one of the two class periods if you need to pay membership dues or if you need help with anything else.

Thanks for taking a minute to get acquainted with the way we do things. We are so looking forward to finally getting our classes started! See you all on Friday!!

URGENT - CLASSES CANCELLED FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

ALL MEMBERS PLEASE READ

UPDATE: 10:00 AM Friday, Sept 18 - Park Day CANCELLED due to severe weather.

Dear MLC Members,

We hate to do this, especially after our last-minute decision to go to Carsten's Farm Days last week, but we have no choice but to CANCEL CLASSES for this FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2015.

Our hosts at St. Paul's are extremely generous and accommodating, but once in a rare while, circumstances occur in which they must put the needs of their church family over MLC's needs. This Friday morning is just such a circumstance - we've just learned that St. Paul's will be in use for the funeral services of a church member during the time that MLC would normally meet. These situations don't happen often, but when they do we must be understanding of the fact that we are guests, and that the church's ministry to its members must come first.

We did do some calling around to see if we could plan an alternate field trip, but unfortunately we haven't been able to find a venue where 150+ people can just drop in with so little notice. 

So, we're planning an informal park day at Dreamland Playground at Lake Manawa State Park. For returning members, this is the same park where we've met several times over the summer. For new members, the park features a very large and elaborate playground structure, shaded benches and picnic tables, plenty of parking, and bathrooms nearby. There's also a large, flat, grassy area, so bring your Frisbees, soccer balls, or any other outdoor play gear that you'd like to enjoy.  We'll meet at 10:00 am - bring sack lunches if you like, and perhaps a picnic blanket or lawn chairs.

If the weather is poor and we're forced to cancel the park day, we'll post it here on our website on Friday morning. Cross your fingers that that doesn't happen, but if the skies are threatening, check here before heading out.

PLEASE NOTE:  In order to make up for the lost day of classes, we're eliminating the Core Field Trip for Term 1, originally planned for Friday, October 16, and holding regular classes that day instead. So, teachers and all other members can plan on the following three class days for Term 1: September 25, October 9, and October 16. 

Friends, we're sorry to throw so many last-minute changes at you over the past couple of weeks, but this one was out of our control. Thank you for being flexible and understanding. We'll get the first day of classes off the ground soon, we promise! We look forward to seeing you at the park, and at classes on Friday the 25th.

Here's How You Can Help

IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY ON A TEAM THIS YEAR, THIS MESSAGE IS FOR YOU:

Welcome, New MLC Members!

And, Welcome to Members who have been part of MLC in the past, and are returning after a break.

We're so excited to have you in the MLC family this year! Many of you have asked how and where you can help, and we're happy to share several ways that you can contribute to this year's success.

If you've been involved with co-ops in the past, you may have been asked to volunteer to teach immediately after signing up. That's not how MLC works. We want you to have a chance to settle into the group and get acquainted before committing to teaching. That's why we ask our Returning Members, who have been with us for a year or two, to help cover our teaching needs.

However, there are several areas where your help is greatly wanted and needed. A homeschool co-op is a cooperative venture, where many hands make light work. Everyone's participation is needed in order to offer positive activities for our kids. 

The great news is that the areas where we need New Members' help are fairly simple commitments, requiring little or no preparation in advance!! With the number of members we have to share the load, you should be able to pitch in several times during the year and still have plenty of opportunities to relax in the coffee room. Helping in these areas is also a great way to begin to get acquainted with the other parents working alongside you.

First, there are several spots to fill in the Nursery each week. We feel very strongly that this is an important ministry to offer to our members, several of whom must leave their little ones in the nursery while teaching other MLC classes. Samantha Sellers and Ashley Nielsen are the Returning Members leading the Nursery Team this year, and they'll be glad to show you the ropes. 

Second, there are also two periods of PE and Games and Crafts each time we meet. If you're still getting familiar with our schedule, the PreK-K and 1st-2nd Graders are all in PE / Games first period (which is a big group!), and 3rd-5th Graders are in PE / Games second period.  Rachelle Johnson is leading the PE/Games Team, and has some great ideas and enthusiasm to share with you. 

THANK YOU for your willingness to help make this a great year for all of our kids! We're so excited to have so many New Members on board, and we look forward to seeing you and your kids at MLC!

Please use the simple form below to choose the area in which you would most like to help, and your Team Leaders will contact you soon about scheduling dates. 

To see a list of the current TEAMS and team members, CLICK HERE or simply click on the TEAMS page above.

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!

2015-16 MLC Membership Application - Apply Today!

Hello!  Hope your summer is going well so far!

Well, we are already gearing up for another great year at MLC.  

Our online Membership Application form has been updated and is ready for the 2015-16 year.  

We would like to ask all of our members, who know they will be returning in the fall, to please fill out this form as soon as possible.  It only takes about two minutes, and it would help us tremendously to begin getting our ducks in a row for next year.  We only have a few short months to get many things accomplished!  Thank you! 

MLC Picnic in the Park

We had such a wonderful time in the park with so many smiling faces, that we have decided to
extend this event throughout the summer!

Our next picnic will be June 26th
We will meet at Lake Manawa State Park Playground at 10:30 a.m.

We will plan a few more dates and post them to the CALENDAR.

Bring your blankets and a picnic!
Hope to see you there!

(Be sure to scroll down on the NEWS page for MLC Zoo Days information!)

Fun at the Zoo!

Join other MLC members for a fun day at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.


Mark your calendars, 
MLC's Zoo Day will be 
June 19th.
Members will meet at 9:30 a.m. outside the main entrance.

If you have a Zoo membership, please bring it with you.  Memberships include one free guest, so maybe we can pair up those who do not have a membership with those who do.  For this reason, we will meet outside the gates.  For those who do not have a zoo membership, to see current addmission costs, click here.

MLC Pre-Summer Picnic in the Park

Hello MLC Members! First, we want to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the co-op this year.  MLC's Co-op was a success because of all of your help, time, and talents!

To kick off the summer, we would like to invite everyone to a Pre-Summer Picnic in the Park this Friday, April 17, 2015, beginning at 10:30 a.m. 

Bring a blanket and a picnic lunch for your family and join us at Lake Manawa State Park Playground area.  The playground area is located near the beach on the south side of the lake.

(If we have to postpone this event due to weather, updates will be posted on the website on the morning of the event.)

Hope to see you there! 

03.27.15 Announcements

Apologies for posting last week's announcements so late.


A few CALENDAR reminders:

• We do not meet this Friday, April 3. Enjoy your Easter holiday!
• Our final class day of the school year is Friday, April 10th.
• Our last regularly scheduled event of the school year is our Pre-Summer Party on Friday, April 17. We are greatly in need of a few moms to volunteer to help plan some events for that morning. MLC will provide a budget for supplies and snacks. If you are able to help plan the party, please email MLC or contact us via the Facebook page ASAP. Thanks in advance to those who are willing to help.

See you on the 10th!