Arts Infusion Program
Our cutting-edge arts-infusion program integrates arts into core curriculum in multiple ways:
- Various Artist in Residence collaborates with classroom teachers to plan arts infused lessons
- Art and Music Teachers collaborate with classroom teachers to implement project-based learning units each quarter
- Teachers collaborate with community arts organizations to teach core curriculum through visual arts, music and drama
-Some of the community affiliates include, but are not limited to: Young Audiences, Iibada Dance Troupe, and Clowes Hall of Butler University.
Annual Events
Our series of annual events celebrate achievement and culture:
-Winter Pancake Breakfast- MLCS families are invited to indulge in a catered pancake breakfast with all the trimmings
-Holiday Extravaganza– student and professional performances, music and festivities
-Annual Harvest Festival – students and parents welcome history of the harvest season complete with pumpkin carving, apple cider, and
-Spring-Zing – a fun way for MLCS students to apply their math and science skills
-Cinco de Mayo Celebration – an exposition of music, dance, history, culture and food from various Spanish-speaking countries
-Spring Celebration – student performances showcasing the culmination of arts projects worked on throughout the year
-Family Fun Day/ Carnival – this end-of-the-year tradition brings family, students and staff together around food, fun and games
Student Support Team
The Student Support Team addresses student issues from a “whole child”, 360 degree perspective. The team includes the Principal, the Director of Instruction, Special Education teachers, and Academic Intervention Services teachers. Each member of the team brings an important perspective and approach to addressing both social and academic issues.
After School Program
We will offer an arts-infused after school program from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. This program will be led by a local vendor and supervised by the Before and After Care Teacher.
Monthly Town Hall Meetings
Each month, our students come together to learn about the Personal Quality of the Month and the Musician of the Month, to perform for each other and to receive academic and social achievement awards.
Monthly Parent Nights
We provide monthly workshops for parents including: “Test Taking with Rigor and Confidence”, “Read with Your Student Night”, “10 Ways to Teach Reading at Home”, “10 Ways to Teach Math at Home”, “Community Resources in the Indianapolis” and “Family Health Night”.
Summer SHINE Academy
Students with the most challenges in math and reading are invited to attend a mandatory summer academy. The summer program features intensive remediation in math and reading, Arts-Infused Afternoons and Field Trip Fridays.
