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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/
** LEARNING DIFFERENCES ADVOCACY/SUPPORT GROUP Meeting - Monday May 2nd, 7 p.m. in Judd 126.
Interested parents of Lab School students of all ages are encouraged to attend.
Please contact Linda Levin
or Phoebe Naoum, for more information.
Also visit the Schwab Learning website .
** 6th grade Camp - Monday May 2nd through Friday May 6th, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM at YMCA Camp MacLean, Burlington Wisconsin.
Outdoor Education for the entire 6th grade class. Direct all questions to science teacher Debra Kogelman . Also visit the camp MacLean website.
** High School Blood Drive - Monday, May 2nd, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM in Dance Studio, Kovler room 121.
For more information, or to make an appointment, please contact Ms. Gauntner Room 217.
Remember to eat a healthy meal and drink extra water prior to donating.
Photo ID needed. Appointments preferred. Walk-ins welcome.
Bring a friend to help reach our lifesaving goal.
All presenting donors receive discount vouchers to Museum of Science & Industry’s
Body Worlds, and an entry to receive 1 of 2 pairs of complimentary passes.
** 8th Grade trip Tuesday May 3rd through Friday May 6th, Washington D.C.
Eighth graders leave on Tuesday for the nation's capitol. Students should meet in front of Blaine at 5:45am for departure to the airport. Parents of 8th grade students are invited to enjoy refreshments and socializing from 8:00pm to 9:00pm in Blaine lobby, while awaiting the return of the students from the Washington DC trip on Friday at 8:30 pm.
** Freshman Retreat Tuesday May 3rd, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM , in Calumet City.
Ecological reclamation project through CIMBY (Calumet Is My Back Yard)
** Ms. Baum's 4th Grade Spanish Play Thursday May 5th and Friday May 6th, 11:35 AM - 12:00 PM in Blaine 402.
4th grade Spanish lanuguage class performs.
** PA Finance Meeting Friday May 6th, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM, in the cafeteria.
Monthly PA Finance committee meeting. Please join us in determining the disposition of PA finances.
** 8th Grade Parents’ Social Friday May 6th, 8:00pm - 9:00pm, in Blaine lobby.
The 8th grade chairs of the PA MS Council invite parents of 8th grade students to partake of refreshments and socializing while awaiting the return of the students from the Washington DC trip.
** Parents' Association Meeting Monday May 9th, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM , in Judd 126.
It's PA Elections time! Join us for the May PA meeting. Some of this month's topics will include:
* Elections & Community Evaluations
* Reports from the Councils
* And much more!
** Junior Parent Coffee Klatch with College Counselors Tuesday May 10th, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM in Judd 204.
Junior parents are invited to attend a morning coffee session where counselors will be on hand to answer questions about college and admissions.
** Informational Meeting for the Summer Field Study Trip to Oaxaca, Mexico - Wednesday, May 11th, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM in MS 274.
Parent/Student informational meeting for high school photography students traveling to Oaxaca, Mexico--June 14-24.
** 5th Grade Orchestra Concert Thursday May 12th, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM , in Judd 126.
5th Grade Orchestra Concert. Students should wear concert uniforms of black pants or skirts, white shirts or blouses and black shoes. Students should meet in the Band Room (Belfield 143) by 7:00 with instruments.
Free admision. Everyone is invited.
** Parent/Teacher conferences for nursery and kindergarten Friday May 13th, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, in individual classrooms.
Parent/teacher conferences for nursery and kindergarten will take place in individual classrooms. Please arrange a particular time with your child's teacher. There will be no school for children in nursery and kindergarten on conference days.
** Middle School Talent Show Friday May 13th, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM , in Upper Kovler.
The 2nd Annual Middle School Talent Show will showcase talented middle school students as well as faculty members. A special appearance by the Middle School Jazz band will round out the evening. Admission is free and open to the public.
** 5th Grade Bowling and Billiards Saturday May 14th, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, at Lucky Strike.
The 5th Grade Co-Chairs of the MS Council, will sponsor an afternoon of bowling and billiards for the 5th graders, at the Lucky Strike located at 1055 E. 55th St. The $10 cost will cover pizza and soda. More information ...
** LEARNING DIFFERENCES ADVOCACY/SUPPORT GROUP 2nd Meeting -
Monday May 16th, 7 p.m. in Judd 126.
The second meeting of the Learning Differences Advocacy/Support Group will
be held on Monday, May 16th at 7:00 P.M. in Judd Hall 126. Parents of LD
students of all ages are invited to attend.
Please contact Linda Levin
or Phoebe Naoum, for more information.
** 6th Grade Band & Orchestra Concert Tuesday May 17th, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM , in Ida Noyes.
Students meet by 7:00 PM with instruments, wearing concert uniforms of black pants or skirts, white shirts or blouses and black shoes.
Admisison free. Everyone invited.
** 5th to 6th grade transition meeting Wednesday May 18th, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM , in Judd 126.
5th grade parents are invited to hear the Principal, Dean, Counselor, 6th grade faculty, and a 6th grade parent talk about the transition for 5th graders into 6th grade, as well as learn more about the academic and social program at the 6th grade level.
** 5th Grade Band Concert Thursday May 19th, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, in Judd 126.
Students should wear proper concert attire; black pants or skirt, white shirt or blouse, black shoes. Students should been in the Band Room (BD 134) no later than 7:00 p.m. Admission is free. Everyone is invited.
** Mary Williams Quilt Dedication Thursday May 19th, 5:00 PM, in Blaine Lobby.
The last quilt that was made by the fourth grade students (MS class of 2004), of Mary Williams who passed away during the '99-'00 school year, was framed and will be displayed in a prominent location on the 4th floor in the Lower School. The dedication of the quilt will be held in Blaine lobby at 5:00pm. Everyone is invited.
** Rites of May Spring Play Thursday May 19th through May 21st, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM , in Blaine Courtyard.
HS students perform Shakespeare's "The Tempest".
** Parent/Teacher conferences for nursery and kindergarten Friday May 20th, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, in individual classrooms.
Parent/teacher conferences for nursery and kindergarten will take place in individual classrooms. Please arrange a particular time with your child's teacher. There will be no school for children in nursery and kindergarten on conference days.
** Rites of May - International Festival Saturday May 21st, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, in Kovler, Kenwood Mall, Blaine Courtyard, and Belfield.
Saturday portion of the annual Rites of May festival.
Carnival, Country Booths, Global Cafe, Multicultural Stage - featuring performers from the community, and the Family Fun Walk/Run! For more information visit Rites of May homepage.
** Rites of May - 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk Saturday May 21st, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM, at the 59th St. Midway.
Free!
Bring the entire family. See if you can match what your children are doing in P.E. class.
Course: 1-Mile circuit from around 59th street Midway. From Kenwood to Woodlawn, to Dorchester, back to Kenwood.
Check-in & Warm-up starts at 10:15 AM. Run/Walk kicks-off at 10:40 AM
Runners/Walkers finishing by 11:00, continue on over to Kovler Gym for the opennig of the International festival.
Let us know that you'll be there, go to the
Family Fun Run/Walk homepage and sign-up.
** Informational Meeting for the Summer Field Study Trip to the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, Cortez, Colorado Monday May 23rd, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, in MS 274.
Parent/Student Informational meeting for middle school students traveling to the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center in Cortez, Colorado.
** School Night at the Apple Store Tuesday May 24th, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, at the North Michigan Avenue Apple Store, 679 N. Michigan Ave.
Project Gen Y kids will be hosting this event. Selected student projects involving technology will be highlighted during this special event at the North Michigan Avenue Apple Store.
** HS Band and Orchestra Concert Tuesday May 24th, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM, in Ida Noyes.
U-High Band and Orchestra will present a Spring Concert at Ida Noyes, in the Cloister Club. Concert is free. Everyone is invited. Students should report to Ida Noyes by 7:00 p.m.
** 4th to 5th grade transition meeting Wednesday May 25th, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM , in Judd 126.
4th grade parents are invited to hear the Principal, Dean, Counselor, and 5th grade faculty talk about the transition for 4th graders into 5th grade, as well as information about the academic and social program at the 5th grade level.
** Choral Concert (grades 5 thru 12) Thursday May 26th, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM, in Ida Noyes, Cloister Club.
Students meet in Ida Noyes by 7:00, wearing proper concert attire of blacks pants or skirts, white shirts or blouses, and black shoes, or choir robes. Concert is free. Everyone is invited.
** No School-Memorial Day Monday May 30th, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Due to the Memorial Day Holiday, no school for all Schools on Monday.
** 3rd Grade Spanish Play Tuesday May 31st and Wednesday June 1st, 12:30 PM - 12:55 PM in Blaine 397.
Señorita Baum's 3rd Grade Spanish play performs in Blaine 397 on May 31 and June 1 from 12:30-12:55p.m.
** MIDDLE SCHOOL PICNIC - Save the date
The Parents' Association Middle School Council is planning an end-of-the-year picnic for all Middle School families, faculty and staff. The picnic will be in the Courtyard on Sunday, June 5th from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. There is no charge; all food and drinks will be provided. Please come and bring your families for a great way to wind up a great Lab School academic
year. In the event of inclement weather, we will party in the cafeteria and Judd 126.
Ballots for the Parents' Association 2005-2006 governing council elections have been mailed to all families. Watch your mail for your ballot and be sure to vote by return mail in time for the May 9 deadline! Ballots may also be dropped off at the Blaine Receptionist
desk. If you have any questions, contact Robin Charleston.
From the inaugural family fun/run, to the carnival, to storytelling, to the Multi-Cultural stage, to the Global Cafe, there will be something for everyone at this year’s Rites of May festival. Co-Chairs Kate Surmeier and Debbie Chizewer are planning to involve students from all of the schools. Twelve nations will be represented at country booths at the International Festival with seven of the booths being managed by Middle School students. The Multi-Cultural stage will showcase a variety of dance and musical genres as well as athletic exhibitions, all performed by students from nursery through high school.
This year, an on-line volunteer system for Rites of May is available. Rites of May Entertainment Coordinator Nila Barnes, developed and donated the system to facilitate more efficient volunteer registration and coordination. The new Volunteer system can be accessed from the Rites of May homepage .
This year’s Rites of May promises to be memorable and enjoyable for all.
Used textbook buy-back is coming! Turn in used books on from June 3 through June 10. (The Lab Bookstore will be open the day after school ends to accommodate students who clean out their lockers that day.) High School books are in great demand! Returning students
will receive vouchers. Non-returning students with no siblings in grades six through 12 in 2005-06 will receive cash for their books. Vouchers, which will save you money on used books or new books and supplies from the bookstore, are good thru Oct. 31, 2005. So
watch for the list of eligible books. For more information, contact
Suzanne Beatus .
In addition, buy-back volunteers are needed for book sorting (on June 14), voucher mailing (two evenings in July) and for the used book sale. Volunteers have the advantage of getting first pick of used books before the sale is open to the public! To help, sign-up online or contact at Jean Doherty-Greenberg .
The on-line form to report health, safety and environmental concerns at the Laboratory Schools is now available. Nila Barnes has provided the facility so that parents can complete the form on-line and submit it. The completed report is automatically sent to the school safety administrator.
You can access the on-line health and safety report form, from the PA Administrative Forms page.
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 appropriate 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.
Thanks to all parents and students who continue to clip and save Box Tops for our school. We submitted 3,400 Box Tops, plus two bonus coupons and raised $341 for Lab. This is great but we CAN do better. We are averaging slightly more than three Box Tops per Lab
family over a five-month period. So collect those Box Tops labels on the packaging for cereal fruit snacks, yogurt and cupcakes! If we can achieve 100% participation, we can generate up to $20,000 annually for Lab!
Double your earnings during Double Donation Days! Mother's Day is May 8 so start your shopping at www.boxtops4education.com and Click on the Marketplace tab. You can choose from over 200 merchants and earn cash for Lab school. Once you've registered as a
Booster Club member you can start shopping from the Box Tops website & Lab will automatically be credited at no extra cost to you. So start shopping NOW! If
you have any questions, please contact at Bobbie Sweitzer.
Help make Rites of May 2005 a tremendous success, by helping out where you can.
An on-line facility is available to expedite the volunteer sign-up process. Go to the Rites of May Volunteer Form and enter your first name, last name, primary phone number, and email address, then choose the activity and time for which you can volunteer. You will receive a confirmation email reiterating your choices.
We encourage volunteers to sign-up for multiple consecutive periods for a given activity.
We also need ethnic foods! Volunteers can sign-up to donate a food item to the Global Cafe.
And don't forget to volunteer for the pre-event t-shirt sales. Choose as many times and days as your schedule will allow.
Sign up to volunteer now!
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