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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/
** Registration for 2006-07 payment due February 6th
** Middle School Parent Teacher Conference Day - Wednesday, February 8th 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM in the Middle School.
No classes for grades 5-8. Fifth grade homeroom teachers will meet with parents of their
students (on an as needed basis- homeroom teachers will be in contact with parents) and all grades 6 through 8 advisors
will meet with the parents of their advisees. Students will be part of the conferences in grades 7 and 8.
** Parent/Teacher Conferences for Grades 1&2 - Friday February 10th, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM in Blaine classrooms.
Parent/Teacher conferences for parents of children in grades 1&2 will take place in the classrooms. There is no school for
grades 1&2.
** 8th Grade Ice Skating/School Spirit Activities - Friday February 10th, 2:45 PM - 6:30 PM on the Midway & Kovler gym.
Ice Skating on the Midway (no fee for skating until 4:30; skate rental is $3).
Cheer on the 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team at its 5:30 game in the gym.
Warm Up with Pizza after the Game in the cafeteria.
Parent volunteers are needed for this event.
** Spanish Lobby Singing - Monday February 13th, 8:00 AM - 8:20 AM in Blaine lobby.
Spanish students in the fourth grade will offer a concert of Hispanic songs they have learned this school year.
** Monthly Parents' Association Meeting - Monday February 13th 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM in Judd 126.
Please join us for this month's Parents' Association meeting. We will hear from Bob Kass, President of the Laboratory Schools Faculty
Association. He will be telling us about his role as President and about the role that the Faculty Association plays in the Lab Schools. He will also answer questions from parents. For more information, please contact Maria Carrillo, carrillo.maria@gmail.com, 312.360.0614. All parents are welcome!
The Parents' Association is your forum for information sharing between parents, faculty and administration!
** Giant Gym Night for Seventh and Eighth graders - Friday February 17th, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM in Kovler Gym.
FINAL GIANT GYM NIGHT FOR THE SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADERS!
As a reminder Giant Gym Nights are open only to Laboratory Schools students. Come and enjoy an evening of volleyball,
basketball, gymnastics, badminton, soccer, floor hockey, Ga-Ga, and swimming. (interested students should bring their
swimsuits). All students must wear their P.E. uniforms and all Lab rules of student conduct apply.
Parental permission is not required; however students must sign themselves in, and must provide a phone number where
a parent or guardian can be reached, that evening, if necessary. Parents must come into the building and sign out students
at the end of the evening.
For more information, contact Suzanne Weichselbaum or Lucy Baxandall.
** LD@LAB Meeting - Monday February 20th, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM in Judd 126.
This month's meeting topic: assistive
technology. We will hear from Sarah Imboden, of Hyde Park Day School
as well as some current Lab school families about their experiences
with different programs, pieces of equipment, etc.
** Artsfest 2006 - Thursday February 23rd 9:00 AM - 3:25 PM, in U-High
Artsfest is an annual event that celebrates art and creativity in the U-high Community. Students spend a day attending
student-, parent-, faculty- and professionally- led workshops for a day instead of attending their regularly scheduled
classes.
Artsfest needs Parent Volunteers! The Artsfest committee, led by U-High senior co-chairs Lindsay Cook and Alice Grossman,
are looking for help buying supplies, setting up the night before the event (Wednesday, February 22), and for all or part
of the day of Artsfest 2006. All parents who are interesting in helping out should contact Lindsay Cook by e-mail
(lcook@ucls.uchicago.edu) or phone (773-684-5239).
** Middle School Winter Play - February 23rd, 24th, and February 26th in Blaine 214.
The Middle School Winter Play, A Heart Divided, will be performed Thursday, February 23rd, at 7:00 PM, Friday,
February 24th, at 8:00 PM, and Sunday, February 26th, at 2:00 PM, in Blaine 214.
Tickets cost $5.00 each and go on sale in the cafeteria during Middle School lunch starting Thursday, February 16th.
** Student Experimental Theatre - Thursday 23rd through Saturday February 25th, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM in Belfield
Theatre.
Theatre production directed and written by students. For further information please contact the Theatre Department at
702-0593. Tickets on sale prior to the event.
** Science Expo 2006 - Saturday February 25th 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM in the High and Middle Schools.
This all-school science extravaganza will feature presentations by students from 3rd through 12th grades and activities for
children. All Lab School students and their families are invited to attend. Don’t miss it! If you can help out by
running an activity table or assisting with setup or cleanup, please contact Mrs. Snider
(dsnider@ucls.uchicago.edu) or your local friendly Science Teacher for more information. Parent
scientists, would you like to give a presentation or demo for Science Expo? If so, please email Diane
Snider at dsnider@ucls.uchicago.edu for more information.
** Connections 2006 - Saturday February 25th 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM at U of C Graduate School of Business Winter Garden.
Lab's annual fund-raising gala will raise support for a new digital language lab. Enjoy dinner, dancing, and a fabulous
auction in support of a great cause!
** Lab Athletics - Parents as well as the Lab school community are invited to attend these athletic events. So come on
out and cheer our children on! Here is the athletics schedule for this month:
| Date |
Day |
Event |
Time |
Team |
Location |
| ~~~ |
~~~ |
HS Girls Basketball |
~~~ |
~~~ |
~~~ |
| 3-4 Feb |
Fri-Sat |
ISL Girls Basketball Tourney |
TBA |
V |
| 4-Feb |
Sat |
ISL Girls Basketball Tourney |
TBA |
JV/V |
| 6, 7, 9-Feb |
M-T-Th |
IHSA Regional |
TBA |
V |
| 13, 14, 16-Feb |
M-T-Th |
IHSA Sectional |
TBA |
V |
| 20-Feb |
Mon |
IHSA Super-Sectional |
TBA |
V |
| 24, 25 Feb |
Fri-Sat |
IHSA State Finals |
TBA |
V |
| ~~~ |
~~~ |
HS Boys Basketball varsity/Jr varsity |
~~~ |
~~~ |
~~~ |
| 2-Feb |
Thur |
F.W. Parker |
5:00/6:30 PM |
JV/V |
| 4-Feb |
Sat |
St. Benedict HS |
12:45 PM |
JV |
| 7-Feb |
Tues |
at Seton Academy |
6:30 PM |
JV |
| 8-Feb |
Wed |
Nazareth Academy |
6:00/7:30 PM |
JV |
| 11-Feb |
Sat |
Independent School League |
9:00 AM |
JV |
| 11-Feb |
Sat |
Mt. Carmel |
6:30 PM |
V |
| 13-Feb |
Mon |
St. Ignatius |
5:15 PM |
JV |
| 14-Feb |
Tues |
at St. Anne High School |
5:30/7:00 PM |
JV/V |
| 16-Feb |
Thur |
at Morgan Park Academy |
5:00/6:30 PM |
JV/V |
| 18-Feb |
Sat |
Mt. Carmel |
3:00 PM |
JV |
| 20-24 Feb |
MTWThF |
IHSA Regional at University High |
TBA |
V |
| 28-Feb |
Tues |
IHSA Sectional Semifinals |
TBA |
V |
| ~~~ |
~~~ |
HS Freshman Boys Basketball |
~~~ |
~~~ |
~~~ |
| 7-Feb |
Tues |
Freshman basketball at Seton Academy |
5:00 PM |
| 13-Feb |
Mon |
Freshman basketball at St. Ignatius |
4:15 PM |
| 16-Feb |
Thur |
Freshman basketball at F.W. Parker |
5:00 PM |
| 18-Feb |
Sat |
Freshman basketball at Mt. Carmel |
1:30 PM |
| 10-Feb |
Fri |
at Near North Montessori |
4:00/5:00 PM |
7/8 |
|
A |
| ~~~ |
~~~ |
MS Girls Basketball |
~~~ |
~~~ |
~~~ |
| 11-Feb |
Sat |
Elgin Academy |
2:00/3:00 PM |
7/8 |
Sunny Gym |
H |
| 14-Feb |
Tues |
Morgan Park Academy |
4:00/5:00 PM |
7/8 |
Sunny Gym |
H |
| ~~~ |
~~~ |
MS Boys Basketball |
~~~ |
~~~ |
~~~ |
| 1-Feb |
Wed |
Waldorf School |
4:30/5:30 PM |
7/8 |
Sunny Gym |
H |
| 7-Feb |
Tues |
CICS-Longwood |
4:00/5:00 PM |
7/8 |
Sunny Gym |
H |
| 10-Feb |
Fri |
Near North Montessori |
4:30/5:30 PM |
7/8 |
Sunny Gym |
H |
| 11-Feb |
Sat |
Elgin Academy |
4:00/5:00 PM |
7/8 |
Sunny Gym |
H |
| 14-Feb |
Tues |
at Morgan Park Academy |
4:30/5:30 PM |
7/8 |
|
A |
| ~~~ |
~~~ |
HS Boys Swimming |
~~~ |
~~~ |
~~~ |
| 1-Feb |
Wed |
St. Ignatius |
5:00 PM |
V |
UIC |
| 3-Feb |
Fri |
Whitney Young |
4:30PM |
V |
Ratner Center |
| 7-Feb |
Tues |
St. Rita |
4:30 PM |
V |
Ratner Center |
| 10-Feb |
Fri |
at Latin Junior Varsity Invitational |
5:00PM |
JV |
|
| 18-Feb |
Sat |
IHSA Sectional |
TBA |
V |
|
| 24-25-Feb |
FrSat |
IHSA State Finals |
TBA |
V |
|
| ~~~~~ |
~~~~ |
In-door track and field |
~~~ |
~~~ |
~~~ |
| 3-Feb |
Fri |
North Shore Country Day
St. Scholastica |
6:00 PM |
Girls |
| 10-Feb |
Fri |
North Shore Country Day |
6:00 PM |
Boys |
| 17-Feb |
Fri |
Wheaton Academy |
6:00 PM |
CoEd |
| 23-Feb |
Thurs |
Wheaton Academy
Luther North
Immaculate Conception
North Shore Country
Day
St. Scholastica |
6:00 PM |
CoEd |
Chinese people believe their ancient culture was a gift from the heavens. In light of this, Lunar New Year became a time to
pay tribute to ancestors and the heavens. Chinese New Year is also a time for fun and celebration. It's known around the
world for its lanterns, firecrackers and loud joyous festivities!
After a year of hard work, it is time to treat yourself and your loved ones to something truly unforgettable. Plan to experience
New Tang Dynasty TV's 2006 Chinese New Year Gala at the Arie Crown Theater 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, February 4, 2006, 7:00 pm.
This is a unique opportunity to celebrate China’s age-old traditions and enjoy examples of the performing arts in the
Western traditions. Hundreds of talented Asian and Western artists will come together for this spectacular event of music,
dance, acrobatics, and world-class entertainment for the entire family.
A special 10% discount is offered to school staff, teachers, students and parents. Mention University of
Chicago Lab School when you call 312-225-5120 or 312-808-9469. You may also
order tickets online using the discount code “chicagoschool”. Also offered is
a 10% discount for groups with a minimum of 10 people and 20% discount for groups with a
minimum of 30 people. The school discount and the group discount cannot be combined, however.
There are brochures about the event in UH107.
Saturday, February 25th in the Winter Garden of the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business.
At Lab, language study begins in the third grade and continues throughout the students’ education.
Changes in technologies make it necessary for Lab to update its outdated analog system and allow our school and our
children to be competitive in today’s world. A new language lab will allow our students greater exposure and practice
with the languages they are studying. The newest generation digital language lab will enable students to hear authentic
language from native speakers, create audio and video recordings of themselves actively using the language, teleconference
with other students both here and abroad, and collaborate on media intensive group projects.
The proceeds from Connections 2006 are critical for the completion of the new digital language lab.
With every parent’s support we can keep our school at the forefront of education and our children will continue to be
among the best educated in the nation.
You can help make this event a success by….
Underwriting the event
Underwriters at $2500 and more will have their names put on a permanent plaque to be hung in the new digital language lab.
Purchasing tickets to the event
Return the reply card from your invitation to the Development Office, Judd 106. Lost your invitation and/or reply card?
You can call your reply into the Development Office, 773.702.0578. Tickets are $175 each ($100 is tax deductible).
Purchasing Raffle Tickets to Win $5,000 CASH
Buy your tickets early to be included in the early bird drawings to be held on 2/3 ($250), 2/10 ($500), and 2/17 ($1,000).
Tickets drawn for the early-bird drawings will be re-entered for the final drawing on the night of the event for $5,000.
Tickets will be available to purchase with your invitations in the mail, through the Development Office in Judd 105,
and in various locations throughout the school (look for flyers for exact times and locations). The cost of tickets is
$20 per ticket or $100 for 6 tickets.
Bidding on Auction Items
Carol Kamin has put together another year of ‘not to be found anywhere else’ auction items -- behind the scenes tour at
Pixar Studios, a sky box at Cellular Field, weekend at the American Club, 5th Avenue Penthouse in NYC – just to name a
few! To view the auction book online go to: Connections.
Questions about what you can do to support Connections 2006 to build the new Digital Language Lab?
Contact the Development Office at 773.702.0579 or visit us online.
The Parents' Association is planning a "get-together" for parents, at 6:00 PM immediately prior to the February 13th PA meeting.
It will provide an opportunity for parents to meet other parents. In the tradition of the Lower School potluck socials,
each parent is encouraged to bring a lite food item to share. However a food item is not required in order to attend.
Everyone should plan to attend and stay for the PA meeting that immediately follows. This month's PA meeting's guest speaker
is 5th grade teacher and president of the Laboratory Schools Faculty Association Bob Kass, who will talk about
his role as President and about the role the Faculty Association plays in the Lab Schools.
More opportunities than ever before to earn Bonus Box Tops for our
school! Every month, Booster Club members can register for TWO
sweepstakes at www.boxtops4education.com .
The Clip sweepstakes are sponsored
by your favorite Box Tops brands. Winning schools are automatically
credited with Bonus Box Tops. The Marketplace sweepstakes are brought to
you by familiar Box Tops Marketplace online stores. If your name is
selected, Lab wins Bonus Box Tops from our sponsor merchant.
Log in to boxtops4education.com each month to register for another
chance to win. Then check to see if you're one of the lucky winners!
Play the Big Dough Giveaway by squeezing out the Toaster Strudel icing
or looking under the lid of the Dunkables syrup cups to find out if you
win the Grand Prize of $10,000 in cash and $10,000 in Box Tops for our
school. Or play for your chance to win one of hundreds of other cash
prizes.Toaster Strudel and Dunkables brands are partners of the Box Tops
for Education program. Clip the Box Tops coupon from every Toaster
Strudel(tm) and Dunkables® package and send it to school. Each Box Top
is worth 10˘ and that adds up fast!
Students are busily preparing for the all-school Science Extravaganza, SCIENCE EXPO 2006, on
February 25th from 1:00 -5:00 p.m, in the High and Middle Schools.
Students from 3rd through 12th grade will participate by designing and then sharing their own experiments or
science demonstrations. All third graders will be making their own inventions to be exhibited with student's permission.
Fourth graders will present demonstrations of aerodynamics. Other events planned include, the Planetarium, rainstick making,
Science Jeopardy, activity table, and the Straw Rocket Competition. These are just a few of the exciting events in store.
All Lab families and the Lab community are invited to attend this exceptional science community event.
If you can help out by running an activity table or assisting with setup or cleanup, please contact
Diane Snider.
It's not too late for parent scientists, who would like to give a presentation or demo for Science Expo! Email
Diane Snider for more information.
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