Bike to Work Month

The month of May is Bike to Work Month and what better time to commit to commuting by bike. The Bicycle Transportation Alliance(BTA) will be presenting a workshop for the MLC High School community, parents and teachers interested in commuting by bike to work and/or school on Wednesday, May 21st at 3:30 p.m. Most likely it will be held in the library, but look for a sign.

This event is free and open to all High School Students, Teachers and
Parents.

Workshop description from the BTA website:

Bike Commute Workshops

The BTA's Bike Commute Workshops are a great first step towards bike commuting. They are also a place for seasoned bicyclists to learn more, share what they know about commuting with new riders, and find out who in their workplace is interested in biking to work.

Topics covered include:

- Building confidence as a bike commuter
- Safe and legal riding
- What you need to know about lights and rain gear
- Carrying stuff - including clothes, groceries and kids
- What to do about your hair
- Route planning and maps

The informative presentations are followed by time for questions and discussion. Presenters also spend time offering route-planning assistance on a one-on-one basis after the presentation.

If you have any questions or would like to RSVP, please call Jan Kahn, MLC parent, at 503-957-4189.

New (and familiar) Faces for 2008-09

We are excited to announce some staffing additions for next school year. Deanne Larsell has been hired as our new physical education teacher. Laura Bullock will return from her leave of absence and step into Ruth's activities coordinator position. Julie Hoffman, who joined the staff this year as a temp middle school ERC teacher, has been offered the permanent assignment. Welcome!