There are no words to describe (this week's) senseless acts of hate. The most recent incident in Buffalo, NY just one of so many where racism is the motive. 

As we continue to foster an environment that is safe and accepting of everyone, this week The Learning Center has provided space for our students to learn and process what happened. To support MPS and Walden we have our full clinical team, teachers, and aides readily available, as always, to support our students. 

For our staff, we are also providing spaces to think and process how this has impacted them as well.

My personal request from you, our families, is to continue to sit and talk to your children about being culturally competent, inclusive, and empathic. I wholeheartedly testify that this work is not for me or for you or any one individual. It is for all of us to be committed and together.
Glennis Matthews
TLC Superintendent
Additional Reminders and Announcements for TLC Families:
TLC 2022 Virtual Gala: The Power of Possible
Thank you to all who watched, participated in, sponsored, donated and helped to make our Virtual Gala possible. We invite you to watch again at any time, and share with family and friends:
Intermediate/Advanced ASL Class through ASDC:
Thursdays in July | 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Instructor: Edna Johnston

Online via Zoom | $100*
*ASDC members save $25 - email cheri@deafchildren.org for your discount code

To register, click here.
Upcoming Dates:
  • May 26: PAC Meeting, 6:30-8:00 PM; Zoom information
  • May 30: Memorial Day (No School)
  • June 1: Early Release, 12 PM
  • June 2: Student Art Fair, 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM, TLC Cafeteria
  • June 2: TLCPA Meeting, 6:30 PM on Zoom
  • June 10: Graduation
  • June 16: Elementary’s last day in June (Full day of school for all students)
  • June 17: Full day for ECC & Secondary
  • June 20th: Juneteenth observed (No School)
  • June 21: Last Day for ECC and Secondary in June; Early Release
  • June 22 - July 4: June Break for MPS
  • July 5: School re-opens for MPS
  • July 13: Early release; 12 PM
  • July 28: Last Day of School for MPS (Early Release; 12 PM)
  • August 2: Last Day of School for Walden
COVID Safety Guidelines and Protocols
TLC recognizes the recent rise in COVID positive cases in our community. We continue to monitor the data and will inform you of any changes to our Health and Safety Guidelines should they be adjusted.

We continue to ask that our families and caregivers be active participants in the process by testing your child(ren) on a weekly basis. Please do not send your child to school if they are experiencing any COVID-like symptoms.

TLC is participating in the at-home rapid testing kit program. Please opt-in for biweekly test kit distribution, fill out this form. 

Additionally, if a student begins to exhibit signs of COVID-19 during the school day, we will provide testing on-campus. Consent is required to participate; please fill out this online form. 

Order your free COVID Test Kits in the Mail!

*Please Note: Due to the availability of COVID-19 vaccines, the at-home rapid testing program and the consent for at-school testing, TLC is no longer conducting contact tracing at school. Please refer to our Flow Chart for guidelines about our protocols.
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