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In and Around the Lab
Here is a reminder of some of the upcoming events and some 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/
** Parents' Association Meeting - Monday January 10th 7:00 PM, Judd 126.
** 5th & 6th Grade Giant Gym Night - Friday January 14th 7-9PM in Kovler Gym.
5th & 6th grade students are invited to come and spend the evening in activities such as basketball, volleyball, swimming, GaGa, and gymnastics, led by members of the PE department assisted and chaperoned by parent volunteers.
Parents if you would like to volunteer, please contact either of the Giant Gym Night Co-Chairs: Anne Brody, or Suzanne Weichselbaum
** No School – Observance of Martin Luther King Holiday Monday January 17th
Celebrate Martin Luther King Day. No school in all Schools.
** 8th Grade Parent & Student Meeting: "Let's Talk About High School" Wednesday January 19th, 7-8:30PM Judd 126.
Join Middle School Principal Alexis Wright and University High Principal Jack Knapp for a presentation and discussion about high school and transitioning into the 9th grade.
** Senior Getaway - Saturday January 22nd through Monday January 24th, at Eagle Ridge Resort, Galena, Ill.
Annual senior getaway to Galena, IL. Buses leave on Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. from 59th Street. Activities include skating, downhill and cross country skiing, bowling, sledding and others.
**Chat With The Principal for 7th Grade Parents. Wednesday January 26th, in Judd 126.
Join Middle School Principal Alexis Wright for a presentation on the development of middle schoolers, an informal evening of conversation, and a look forward at the rest of the school year.
** 5th Grade Band Concert - Thursday January 27th, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM in Judd 126.
Students should wear proper concert attire, (black pants or skirt, white shirt or blouse, black shoes). Students should meet in the Band Room (Belfield 134) no later than 7:00 p.m. Admission is free. Everyone invited.
Connections is our school’s one and only, not-to-be-missed annual benefit. More than just a fund-raiser, Connections brings parents, faculty, staff, and friends together at a great party, to celebrate while supporting our school at the same time. Connections 2005 – “Reflections of Lab” - will be held at the River East Art Center on Saturday, March 5. Proceeds this year will benefit Lab’s most valuable resource: our teachers. Nothing outshines the dedication and enthusiasm of Lab educators, and Lab’s Professional Development Fund provides opportunities that keep them at the very top of their profession. These are the individuals whom we entrust with our children every day and who in turn enrich students’ lives in countless ways. For this we owe our outstanding Lab faculty an inordinate debt of gratitude and supporting Connections 2005 is a great way to say “thank you.”
There are so many ways to be a part of Connections. You can:
• Buy tickets for a great evening of entertainment, dinner, dancing, and a silent auction
• Bring friends and introduce them to all that Lab has to offer
• Make an additional underwriting gift or help to secure your company’s support
• Invite a special teacher as your family’s guest
• Donate a fabulous auction item – or purchase one at the event
• Buy a raffle ticket. Take a chance – you could be the big winner!
• Volunteer to help at the event. Join our army of volunteers, meet great people
and have fun at the same time!
Watch for more information. Visit the Connections home page.
The Middle School and High School Black Students Associations would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the Lab Schools community for your donations to Helping Hands to Haiti. The collection was very successful. We collected approximately 925 to 1,000 pounds of food,
school supplies, and sports equipment. We also collected money to help
with the shipping and we are continuing to receive money. Our joint
effort produced:
- Approximately 40 medium to large boxes of food including bottled water
- About 350 complete individual school-supply bags for children plus two
large boxes of general supplies that teachers can use
- Five large boxes of sports equipment: shoes, balls, etc.
Your spirit of giving was extraordinary!
Thanks to all who contributed their time and the variety of delicious foods to last month’s holiday potluck social. Held prior to the December PA meeting,this event included a number of "PA meeting first-timers" who enjoyed the festive fare while chit-chatting with friends and members of the Lab faculty and administration.
Parents of first and second grade students, and parents accompanying their third or fourth grade student were treated to an evening of fun and challenging math activities, that were hosted by teams of first, second, third and fourth grade teachers. These “math nights” were held on two evenings, Tuesday November 30th for parents of first and second grade students, and Thursday December 9th for third and fourth grade students and their parents.
Each evening started in Blaine lobby with a pizza dinner provided by the Parents’ Association. The participants then proceeded to various classrooms for a variety of math activities. The participating third and fourth grade students were very excited and enthusiastic about showing their parents what they are working on in class. These students had the opportunity to solve various math puzzles, while parents were able to get a feel for the math curriculum.
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Box Tops for our school! Everyone receives offers for new credit cards, but only the Box Tops Visa® gives our school the chance to earn up to $20,000 per year through everyday purchases. Our school earns cash while you go about your usual activities such as buying groceries and gas.
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