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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/
** Boys' Basketball - Friday December 2nd, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
Boys' Basketball vs Near North Montessori School: 7th grade at 4 p.m., followed by 8th grade at 5 p.m.
The games are played at Pulaski Park 1419 West Blackhawk ( near Division and 90-94)
** Boys' Swimming - Friday December 2nd 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM at Bremen Community High School.
Boys' Varsity Swimming at Bremen Community High School pentathlon meet.
** MS Girls' Basketball - Friday December 2nd 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM in Sunny gym.
MS Girls' Basketball vs Near North Montessori School: 7th grade at 4:30 p.m., followed by 8th grade at 5:30 p.m.
** HS Boys' Basketball - Saturday December 3rd 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM Upper Kovler.
"Triple header" Boys' Basketball vs. North Shore Country Day, Freshman game at 10:00 JV at 11:30 a.m., followed by varsity
at 1 p.m.
** HS Boys' Freshman Basketball - Monday December 5th, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM in Upper Kovler
HS Boys' Freshman Basketball vs Holy Trinity HS.
** HS Boys freshman basketball
- Monday December 5th, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM in Upper Kovler.
Boys freshman basketball vs. Holy Trinity HS at 5:00
** MS boys basketball
- Tuesday December 6th, 4:00 AM - 6:00 PM , at Trinity Lutheran Tinley Park.
MS boys basketball teams play at Trinity Lutheran in Tinley Park (located near the corner of 159nth and Oak Park Avenue).
** MS girls basketball
- Tuesday December 6th, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM in Sunny gym.
MS girls basketball vs CICS-Longwood Charter School 7th grade at 4:00 and the 8th grade to follow at appox. 5:00.
** HS Girls' Basketball
- Tuesday December 6th, 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM at Morgan Park Academy.
Girls' Varsity Basketball vs Morgan Park Academy. One level / varsity game only.
** HS Boys' Basketball - Tuesday December 6th, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM in Upper Kovler.
HS Boys' Basketball vs. Elgin Academy, with JV at 4:30 p.m., followed by varsity at 6 p.m.
** HS Band, Choir and Orchestra Concert - Thursday December 8th, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM at Mandel Hall.
HS band, choir & orchestra concert at Mandel Hall, 5706 S. University Avenue. Students should arrive by 7:00 p.m.,
in concert attire. Admission is free and open to the public. Facility is handicapped accessible.
** HS Math Team - NSML Meet - Thursday December 8th, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM at York HS.
Bus will leave at 5 p.m. from the Blaine entrance and return about 9:45 p.m.
** Boys' Swimming - Friday December 9th, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM at UC Ratner Center swimming pool.
Boys' Varsity Swimming vs The Latin School of Chicago and Lake Forest Academy.
** HS Boys basketball
- Friday December 9th 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM at Lake Forest Academy.
HS Boys basketball at LFA JV at 4:30 and Varsity at 6:00 PM.
** Giant Gym Night for Seventh and Eighth graders - Friday December 9th, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM in Kovler Gym.
For those parents of seventh and eighth graders who are new to Lab and as a reminder to others, Giant Gym Nights are open
only to Laboratory Schools students. It is an evening of volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, badminton, soccer, floor
hockey, Ga-Ga, and swimming. (interested students should bring their swimsuits). If it proves popular, the pool will
be open again for winter Giant Gym Nights. 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.
** HS Boys' Freshman Basketball - Saturday December 10th, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM at St. Patrick's High School.
HS Boys' Freshman Basketball vs St. Patrick's High School.
** Girls' Basketball
- Saturday December 10th, 10:00 AM - 1:15 PM in Upper Kovler.
Girls' Basketball vs Illiana Christian High School, JV at 10 a.m., followed by varsity at 11:45 a.m.
** MS Girls basketball - Monday December 12th, 4:30 AM - 6:30 PM in Sunny Gym.
MS girls basketball hosts F.W. Parker at 4:30 (7th grade) and 5:30 (8th grade) in Sunny gym.
** MS Boys basketball - Monday December 12th, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM at F.W. Parker School.
MS boys play at F.W. Parker at 4:30 (7th graders) and the 8th grade to follow at 5:30
** HS Boys' Freshman Basketball - Monday December 12th, 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM at F.W. Parker School.
HS Boys' Freshman Basketball vs Francis W. Parker.
** Monthly Parents' Association Meeting - Monday December 12th, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM in Judd 126.
Please join us for this month's Parents' Association meeting. We will hear from our Director of Admissions,
Michael Veitch. He will be talking about The Admissions Process; specifically he will be providing admission
data for 2005 entering classes and answering questions from parents regarding admissions. 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!
** MS Girls basketball - Tuesday December 13th, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM in Sunny Gym.
MS girls play Beasly School at 3:30 and 4:30. 7th graders first followed by the 8th graders.
** MS boys basketball
- Tuesday December 13th, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM at Beasly School.
MS boys at Beasly School 7th graders at 3:30 and 8th graders to follow appox. 4:30 PM
** HS Girls' Basketball - Tuesday December 13th, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM in Upper Kovler.
HS Girls' Basketball vs F.W. Parker High School, JV at 4:30 p.m., followed by varsity at 6 p.m.
** HS Boys basketball - Tuesday December 13th, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM at F.W. Parker HS.
HS boys basketball at F.W. Parker JV at 4:30 and the Varsity at 6:00 PM.
** Holiday Concert - Tuesday December 13th, 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM in Blaine 214.
The Middle School Chamber Musicians performing a holiday concert, in Blaine. Concert is free. Family and friends
are invited.
** Lobby Sing - Wednesday December 14th,Thursday December 15th, and Friday December 16th, 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM in Blaine Lobby.
Everyone is invited to our December Lobby Sing beginning Wednesday, 12/14/05 and continuing daily through week's
end from 8-8:30AM in Blain Lobby.
** HS Girls' Basketball - Thursday December 15th, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM in Upper Kovler.
HS Girls' Basketball vs Holy Trinity High School, JV at 5 p.m., followed by varsity at 6:30 p.m.
** 5th Grade String Concert - Thursday December 15th, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM in Judd 126.
5th grade string concert in Judd Hall - Room 126, 5835 S. Kimbark. Students should arrive by 7:00 p.m.,
in their concert attire. Admission is free and open to the public. Facility is handicapped accessible.
** Boys' Basketball - Thursday December 15th, 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM in Upper Kovler.
Varsity Boys' Basketball vs. Hancock High School. Game 1 of the Northside College Prep Holiday tournament.
** MS Boys' Basketball vs Morgan Park Academy - Friday December 16th, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM in Sunny gym.
Boys' Basketball vs Morgan Park Academy 7th grade at 4 p.m., followed by 8th grade at appox.5 p.m.
** MS Girls' Basketball - Friday December 16th, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Morgan Park Academy.
MS Girls' Basketball vs Morgan Park Academy: 7th grade at 4 p.m., followed by 8th grade at 5 p.m.
** Fall Quarter Ends - Friday December 16th.
No School for all schools, holiday break 12/17 through Monday 1/2/2006.
** Boys & Girls Basketball Holiday Tournaments - Thursday December 19th - December 29th.
| Event |
Tournament |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Comments |
| HS Boys varsity basketball |
Northside College Prep |
12/19 |
6:00 - 9:00 PM |
Upper Kovler |
Lab hosts 2 games. Winners of the first round
play at 6:00. Losers of the first round play at 7:30 |
| HS varsity Girls' basketball |
Mather Holiday |
12/22 |
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
Mather High School |
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| HS varsity Girls' basketball |
Mather Holiday |
12/23 |
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
Mather High School |
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| HS Girls' Basketball |
Mather Holiday |
12/26 |
9:00 AM - 10:30 PM |
Mather High School |
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| HS Boys basketball |
Northside College Prep |
12/27 |
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Northside College Prep HS |
Game time is TBA based on the results of our
first 2 games. |
| HS JV boys basketball |
St. Patricks HS |
12/27 |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
St. Patricks HS |
JV boys basketball play 3 games |
| HS Girls' basketball |
Mather Holiday |
12/28 |
9:00 AM - 10:30 PM |
Mather High School |
game times are at either 9:00 or 10:30 AM
depending how we do on Thursday the 27th. |
| HS Boys varsity basketball |
Northside College Prep |
12/28 |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Northside College Prep HS |
HS boys varsity in the NSCP Holiday Tournament.
Game time is TBA based on the results of our first 2 games. |
| HS Boys varsity basketball |
Northside College Prep |
12/29 |
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
Northside College Prep HS |
Game 4 of the NSCP Holiday tournament Semi-Final
game possible,times TBA |
| HS Boys varsity basketball |
Northside College Prep |
12/29 |
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
Northside College Prep HS |
last round game,schedule TBA |
** Application Deadline for the 2006-2007 school year - Friday December 30th, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
in Office of Admissions.
Applications for the 2006-2007 school year must be postmarked no later than December 30th, 2005.
Are you a die-hard balletomane? Is the Nutcracker an annual family tradition?
Are you looking for an enjoyable family outing for the holidays?
If any or all of these are true, there are now eight more reasons to attend the
Joffrey Ballet's Nutcracker this year.
Eight Lab Schools students will enjoy the honor of performing with the world-renowned ballet company,
as cast members in this year's Nutcracker, at the Auditorium theater,
December 14th through December 28th.
Watch for Lower School students Akilah Harris in cast A as a snow tree angel, Katherine Harris in cast A as gingerbread, Middle School students Molly Petchenik in cast B as a party scene child, Alejandra Guevara in cast B as a snow tree angel, Karlin Gatton in cast B as a polichinelle and a mouse, Jordan Einhorn in cast B as a soldier, Meryl Charleston in cast A as a snow tree angel, and Erin Macdonald in cast A as a soldier.
There are 18 shows, with each cast A and B performing in nine shows.
| Cast A |
Cast B |
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Wednesday Dec.14th Opening Night -- 7:00 PM |
Thursday
Dec.15th – 7:00 PM |
| Friday
Dec.16th -- 7:00 PM |
Saturday
Dec.17th matinee – 2:00 PM |
| Saturday
Dec.17th -- 7:00 PM |
Sunday
Dec.18th – 7:00 PM |
| Sunday
Dec.18th matinee -- 2:00 PM |
Tuesday
Dec.20th matinee – 2:00 PM |
| Tuesday
Dec.20th -- 7:00 PM |
Wednesday Dec.21st matinee – 2:00 PM |
| Thursday
Dec.22nd matinee --
2:00 PM |
Thursday
Dec.22nd – 7:00 PM |
| Friday
Dec.23rd matinee -- 2:00 PM |
Friday
Dec.23rd – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday
Dec.27th matinee -- 2:00 PM |
Saturday
Dec.24th matinee – 2:00 PM |
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Wednesday Dec.28th matinee -- 2:00 PM |
Tuesday
Dec.27th – 7:00 PM |
Many parents were in attendance at the November PA meeting to hear Director Magill’s talk on teacher evaluations
and tenure at the Laboratory Schools. Dr. Magill described the criteria for teacher evaluation as applied to the
entire faculty and classroom instruction. At the end of the presentation, Dr. Magill fielded questions from the parents.
More information can be obtained from the November PA meeting minutes, that will be available prior to the December meeting.
In its endeavor to present information to you, at the December meeting the PA will present Director of Admissions,
Michael Veitch who will be talk about the admissions process.
Save the date for the second annual all-school Science Expo which takes place Saturday, February 25th 2006,
from 1-5 pm. This is the same date as Connections ‘06, so we are all looking forward to a fun-filled Lab School day!
Parent volunteers are needed to help make Science Expo ‘06 a great success. Would you give
one hour of your time? Volunteers are needed for setup, to staff the refreshments and program table and to be available
as students set up and clean up. Thanks to those of you who plan to, or have already volunteered through the
PA volunteer form.
Scientists, we are looking for kid-friendly, visually exciting presentations or demos for each of our Halls of Science:
astronomy, biology, chemistry, physics, earth science and technology.
For more information, or if you can help with general staffing or by giving a scientist presentation,
please email ScienceExpo@ucls.uchicago.edu.
On October 31, we sent in 3500 Box Tops which will translate into $350
to the Lab PA. Last year we used Box Tops earnings to buy pedometers
which are used in physical education classes for all children at Lab.
Please continue to support this easy and worthwhile program by clipping
Box Tops coupons from a variety of General Mills products such as cake
mixes, frostings, flour, cereal and yogurt. Collection bins are located
in the Blaine lobby, by the backdoor at Woodlawn or coupons can be given
to Michael Cefus, the Middle/High school security guard. We'll do the
rest!
Consider starting your holiday shopping at
www.boxtops4education.com by joining the Booster club and
getting cash back from merchants with no extra charge to you. Thanks to all our supporters!
On November 29, 2005, Carla Young, principal of the Nursery &
Kindergarten school at Lab, spoke to parents about Mel Levine's
Schools Attuned program offered by the All Kinds of Minds
institute. Ms. Young shared books and a short film about the program
and described Lab's involvement with the program. Over the last few
years, a number of teachers have taken advantage of the program's
week-long training sessions, and follow-up workshops. Over
50 (primarily lower and middle school) teachers are now trained. The
Schools Attuned program emphasizes the strengths of students rather
than their challenges or difficulties. Because of this philosophy Lab Schools educators feel that this program is
a good fit for the school. Many thanks to Carla Young for speaking to the group. We appreciate it.
Planning for future meetings is in progress. There will be
a group meeting with no "program" in January, followed by an evening program to be announced, in February,
possibly on assistive technology. We'll keep you posted.
Please let us know your thoughts about the LD@Lab group so far. Should we aim for more regular meetings of
some kind? What should the group aim to achieve by the end of the year? Or over the longer term? How do
we get there? We know there are "all kinds of minds" out there, hence lots of opinions
--so let us know your thoughts.
For more information or to join the LD@LAB mailing list, contact:
Paula Worthington,
or Julie Marie Lemon.
The following is status of the Indoor Air Quality Committee’s recent efforts in improving the environment
within the Laboratory Schools.
** This past summer extensive work was done on the cleaning and upgrading the air handling systems in Blaine,
Belfield and the High School. Performance deficiencies highlighted in the Tools for Schools audits have been
corrected by the recent upgrades. Because cleaning old air handling systems is difficult, performance will continue
to be monitored and corrections will be made as necessary. Also, some improvements have been made to the air handling
system that serves the basement and the first floor of Judd Hall. However, until the Laboratory Schools has complete
control over the building, it will be difficult to address Judd Hall issues in a comprehensive manner.
** Drinking fountain water quality will be checked. The EPA’s guidelines will be used as a benchmark.
** There are now four full-time custodians assigned to the Laboratory Schools. The level of cleanliness is much
improved and appears to be adequate at this time.
** The school is in the process of applying for the Tools for Schools Excellence Award. We have already received
the Great Start and Leadership awards and we’ve completed most of the requirements for the Excellence Award.
The Tools for Schools program has been one of our guides in improving the environment in the Labratory Schools.
Although the IAQ Committee has been successful on many fronts, because of the age of the buildings constant monitoring
and strategic improvement are necessary to maintain the quality of the environment. With continuing effort and
commitment by the Laboratory Schools’ administration, teachers, staff and parents we will ensure a safe and healthy
environment for our children.
The online volunteer system is now available. You’ll notice a slightly different look of the system entry.
Now you’ll only need to enter your last name, and first name, or primary phone number to view your volunteer form.
If you submitted an online form in the past, your volunteer form will display with any recorded information for you.
While the online volunteer system was undergoing its make-over, parents were instructed to continue using the
paper volunteer form, and most parents were contacted regarding their volunteer choices via this method.
Going forward with the online method, chosen volunteer activities will need to be entered into the online system.
If you have submitted a paper form, please take a moment to access the volunteer system and enter your volunteer
activity choices (even if those events have past and you’ve already worked them).
For those of you who have not signed up to volunteer for anything, and were perhaps waiting for the return of the
volunteer e-form, now is your chance. Please take a moment
and complete a volunteer form.
New parents to Lab were treated to light breakfast and the opportunity to meet with principals and PA Council
members at two events; the November 9th welcome reception for Middle School families and the November 30th
welcome reception for NK and Lower School families. Thanks to everyone who helped to make both events special
for the new families.
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