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In and Around the Lab
Here is a reminder of some of the upcoming events and news of other happenings. For more information on any of the events listed or to get details on all other events in and around the schools, view the all-schools calendar at https://events.uchicago.edu/labschool/
** Standardized Testing for 3rd and 4th Grade Students - Starting Tuesday, April 5th, 8:45 AM - 9:56 AM in individual classrooms.
Third and fourth grade students will take standardized tests (ERBs) on April 6,7,8, 12 and 13th from 8:45 until 9:45 each day.
** 7th to 8th Grade Transition Meeting - Wednesday, April 6th, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM in Judd 126.
Parents will hear from the facutly, administration and parents of current 8th graders, about students' transition into the next grade.
** Junior Retreat Tuesday April 6th through Thursday April 8th, at Resurrection Center, Woodstock, Ill.
Annual Junior Retreat. Buses will leave at 12:45 from in front of Blaine Hall. Buses will return on the 8th at approximately 4:00 p.m.
** Parent/Teacher Conferences for parents of third and fourth grade students (No school for 3rd & 4th grade students) Monday April 11th, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, in individual classrooms.
Parent/Teacher conferences for parents of third and fourth grade students take place on a scheduled basis in individual classrooms. Please contact your child's teacher to schedule a conference. There will be no school on that day for third and fourth grade students.
** 5th, 6th, 7th Grades Advisor/Homeroom/Parent Conference Day (No school for 5th through 8th grade students) Monday April 11th, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, in individual classrooms.
Parent Conference day for students in grades 5, 6, and 7. There is no school for students, grades 5 through 8.
** Nursery and Kindergarten Principal Chat Wednesday April 13th, 8:45 to 9:45 A.M, in Judd 126.
Mark your calendar for a discussion on nurturing literacy for Nursery and Kindergarten students.
Nursery School Principal Carla Young and Maureen Ellis, NS & LS assistant principal, will discuss the four components of the foundation for reading and writing, and show segments of "Nurturing Literacy: Strategies for Teaching Young Children", a video for which Maureen wrote the script. The video was produced by ETA Cuisenaire.
** Informational Meeting for the 8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip Wednesday April 13th, 7:00 - 8:00 PM, in Judd 126.
This meeting will be an opportunity for 8th grade parents and children to meet the chaperones and to hear from Mr. Barry Slotnick of Educational Tours, Inc. Mr. Slotnick will update us on the support Educational Tours will provide for our 8th grade group, the airline arrangements, hotel accommodations, and the touring plans for the Washington, D.C. trip.
** Summer Lab 2005 Early Bird Registration Deadline Friday April 15th, 9:00 A.M - 5:00 PM.
Last day for the Early Bird Discount for Summer Lab 2005. Online registration is available.
** Fifth Grade Foreign Language Day Friday April 15th, 8:30 A.M - 2:35 PM, in the Middle School.
Fifth Grade Foreign Language Day involves all French, German and Spanish students. They will spend the entire day with their foreign language teachers for a variety of activities.
** 6th to 7th Grade Transition Meeting - Wednesday, April 20, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM in Judd 126.
Parents will hear from the facutly, administration and parents of current 7th graders, about students' transition into the next grade.
** Sutherland Awards Ceremony Friday April 22th, 8:00 A.M - 12:30 PM, in the Max Palevsky Auditorium.
Sutherland Awards Ceremony for Third to Sixth Graders, in the morning, exact times to be arranged. Linda Bailey, author of last year's Best Overall Picture Book, ''Stanley's Party'' will speak.
** 7th Gr Band, Choir & Orchestra Concert Tuesday April 26th, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM , in Mandel Hall.
7th Gr Band, Choir & Orchestra Concert. Students meet in Mandel Hall by 7:00 with instruments, wearing concert uniforms of blacks pants or skirts, white shirts or blouses and black shoes.
Free admision. Everyone is invited.
** 8th Grade Band, Choir and Orchestra Concert Thursday April 28th, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM , in Mandel Hall.
8th Grade Band, Choir and Orthestra Concert. Students meet in Mandel Hall by 7:00 p.m. with instruments, and dressed in concert uniform of black pants or skirt, white shirts or blouses, black shoes. Admission free.
Everyone is invited.
** The Lab Schools Parents’ Association invites our community to a talk and book signing by “The New Dr. Spock”, Robert Needlman, M.D.
Thursday April 28th, 7:00 PM, in Judd 126.
Pediatrician and Lab alum Dr. Robert Needlman, son of Lab teacher emeritus Gloria Needlman, will be returning to Lab to give a talk and sign copies of his new book, the recently published 8th edition of the classic, Dr. Spock's Baby and Child Care. Dr. Needlman has updated the book for the 21st century, and thus shares authorship credit with the late Dr. Benjamin Spock.
Topic of Talk: “Education and Brain Development: Dewey Was Right”.
Following the talk, Dr. Needlman will answer questions and sign copies of his book. Refreshments will be served. More Information...
** Middle School Spring Musical Starting Friday April 29th, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM , in Blaine 214.
The Middle School spring musical will be performed at 8:00 P.M. on Friday and Saturday, April 29th and April 30th, and at 2:00 P.M., on Sunday, May 1st. Tickets go on sale in the cafeteria during MS lunch starting Thursday, April 21st.
** LEARNING DIFFERENCES SUPPORT GROUP
Lab parents interested in forming a Learning Differences Support/Advocacy
Group for Lab School students with LD, please contact Linda Levin
or Phoebe Naoum.
Your input is vital to the creation of this
new PA sponsored group. For a description of the type of group being
considered, please go to the Schwab Learning website .
** Open call for performers at Rites of May.
Entertainment planning is in progress. Although many of the groups who performed last year will be returning, we still are looking for additional performers {musicians, dancers, actors (we need an MC), athletes (e.g. marshal arts, fencing exhibitions)}. Parents, if you are interested in performing, or would like for your child or your child’s school (dance, marshal arts, etc.) to perform, please contact the Entertainment Chairperson, by April 8th.
The PA board would like to extend a huge "THANK YOU!" to all the volunteers whose tireless efforts helped make Connections 2005 such a tremendous success! This
year's proceeds to benefit the Lab Professional Development Endowment will exceed $200,000 thanks to the generosity of so many Lab families, faculty and staff.
On March 31st, Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago performed for the Middle School, Lower School and Nursery/Kindergarten afternoon classes. Muntu dancers performed harvest and coming of age dances from West Africa. Students enjoyed the drumming and learned about the use of drums as communication devices.
President Randel and Provost Saller's Diversity Statement
inspired Lab Parents Mumtaz Champsi, Sonya Malunda and Lynn Stevenson to work with Mrs. Biggs and Mr. Wright to bring this celebration to Lab School. We would like to thank the University's Office of Community Affairs for sponsoring this event.
In the near future on the PA website, there will be an on-line form to report health, safety and environmental concerns at the Laboratory Schools. The form, Report of Health or Safety Concern, is already in use by faculty, staff and administration. Categories on the form include: Heating, Vermin, Cleaning/Trash Collection, Water Quality, etc. Mr. Magill is committed to improving our school's environment and we need your input to make that happen. While the form is the preferred method of informing the school that an unhealthy or unsafe condition exists, if you do not have computer access, we encourage you to report your concern to the relevant school principal.
The committee is working closely with the administration and as part of the Tools for Schools team, to improve the environment at Lab School and welcomes your input. If you have any questions please contact any of the Air Quality Committee members: Mumtaz Champsi,
Arlene Mays Johnson or
Craig Schuttenberg.
WHY WAIT UNTIL AUGUST!
You can now access our new volunteer e-form and beat the "Mad August Rush" of submitting school documents for 2005-2006. It's simple to use and takes about 2 minutes to fill out. So access the e-form by clicking the Volunteer Form link on the PA homepage and proceed to select your volunteer preferences and submit them today.
Parents helped to facilitate the wonderful performance of the Middle School Jazz Band led by Mr. Brad Brickner and Mr. Lee Gustafson, at the Quadrangle Club. The band performed before a standing room only crowd. Family and friends not only enjoyed wonderful music but also good food.
A sincere thanks to all who came out to support the MS Jazz Band. We hope to see you next year.
The nomination process has been extended. There is still time to nominate yourself or another parent for any of the following offices:
President-Elect, Secretary-Elect, Treasurer-Elect, Communications Coordinator-Elect, Fundraising Coordinator-Elect, Volunteer Coordinator-Elect, and Programs Coordinator-Elect. In addition there are openings for two representatives for the N/KG, Lower School, and Middle School Councils, and for one representative for the High School Council.
Service on the governing board lasts for two years. The positions with the designations "elect" are associate roles primarily charged with learning what their responsibilities will be, and how to perform them when they assume the primary positions (President, Secretary, Treasurer, etc.) in the second year. Each council consists of three parents. Parents who are serving in their second year on the council act as senior members of the council.
All of the governing board positions have substantial responsibilities, varying in nature and degree. All require regular attendance at monthly Parents’ Association business meetings, working with other parents, and in some cases, working with Parents’ Association Committees. For more information on the requirements and qualifications for each of the open PA governing board positions, visit the PA website.
Is a PA position right for you or someone you know? Position responsibilities are listed in Article V of the PA bylaws. Please feel free to contact any of the current PA office holders. Our names are listed in the School Directory and Resource Guide and are listed on the website. Come to a PA meeting!
Nomination forms are available through the Administrative Forms link on the PA website, or from current PA board members.
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