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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/
** An Evening with Lab's Learning Specialists - Tuesday November 1st, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
Great Minds Do Not Think Alike!
LD@Lab invites you to join us for:
An Evening with Lab's Learning Specialists: Susan Eisenberg, Jennifer Gates, Susan Oleander, and Maureen Schmidt,
Lab Learning Consultants for the Lower and Middle Schools.
LD@LAB is a group of parents that hope to learn from each other. Our goal is to improve the educational experience for
all students at Lab, especially those with learning differences. Join us as we work together to make a difference.
For more information or to join the LD@LAB mailing list, contact: Paula Worthington, pworthington@uchicago.edu or Julie Marie Lemon,
jmlemon@uchicago.edu
** High School Parent/Teacher Conferences - Thursday November 3rd, 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM in Upper Kovler.
No School grades 9 - 12
This is an opportunity for parents to meet with teachers and discuss their children's progress in class.
The time is split from 11:00am - 2:00pm and 4pm - 8pm.
** Noontime Recital - Thursday November 3rd, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM in Fulton Recital Hall.
Noontime Recital for Lab School students at Fulton Recital Hall, located on the fourth floor of
Goodspeed Hall, 1010 E. 59th Street. Facility is fully handicapped accessible.
** Faculty In-Service Day—NO SCHOOL (ALL SCHOOLS) - Friday November 4th,
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
** HS Girls' Swimming - Saturday November 5th, 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM.
Varsity girls' swimming--invitational at University High School in Normal.
** Breakfast for New Middle School Parents
- Wednesday November 9th, 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM in Judd 126.
Middle School parents who are new to the Lab Schools are invited to enjoy a light breakfast, as well as the opportunity to
meet with the Principal Alexis Wright, Lab School administrators, members of the Parent's Council,
and other middle school parents. Please RSVP to Sharon Palmer at 773-702-2092 or spalmer@ucls.uchicago.edu.
** Woodlawn Picture Retake Day
- Wednesday November 9th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM , at Woodlawn.
Children who were absent for Picture Day and/or children whose parents would like their child's picture retaken may have
their picture taken. Please send previous photos and/or order forms with your child.
** Lets Talk About High School - 8th grade parent meeting
- Wednesday November 9th, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM in Judd 126.
8th grade parents are invited to hear more about University High and the programs that are offered in the high school.
U-High interim Principal Cathy Feldman and Dean of Students Larry McFarlene will give brief presentations and take questions
about the academic and social/extracurricular life of the high school.
** 6th Grade Band, Choir, and Orchestra Concert
- Thursday November 10th, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
at Mandel Hall, corner of University and 57th Street.
6th Grade Band, Choir & Orchestra Concert at Mandel Hall, 5706 S. University. Students should arrive by 7:00 p.m., in
concert attire. Student participation is mandatory. Admission is free and open to the public. The facility is fully
handicapped accessible.
** Advisor/Parent Conference Day - No school for grades 6-8 - Friday November 11th, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Parents of students in grades 6, 7, and 8 will meet with their child's advisor to discuss student progress through the
first three months of school.
** MS Jazz Band Concert - Friday November 11th, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at the Quadrangle Club.
Come out and enjoy an evening with the Lab Middle School Jazz Band with guest appearance by the high school jazz band.
The club is located at 1155 E. 57th. St. Club membership is not required to attend this event.
A dinner buffet will be available. Cost of buffet is: adults - $16.95, students - $12.95, children (age 7 to 12) - $8.95,
children age 6 and under – free
Reservations are strongly encouraged and may be made by phoning the Quad Club at 773.493-8601
** HS/MS Basketball Meeting - Sunday November 13th, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM in Upper Kovler.
Meeting with Parents, Athletes and Coaches.
** Monthly Parents' Association Meeting - Monday November 14th, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM in Judd 126.
Please join us for this month's Parents' Association meeting. We will be hearing from our Director, David Magill. He will be talking
about Teacher Tenure Decisions, specifically the school policy and decision making process for the Laboratory Schools.
For more information, please contact Maria Carrillo, maria.carrillo@gmail.com ,
312.360.0614. All parents are welcome! The Parents' Association is your forum for information sharing between parents,
faculty and administration!
** 7th Grade Band, Choir, and Orchestra Concert
- Tuesday November 15th 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM in Mandel Hall,
corner of University and 57th Street.
7th Grade band, choir & orchestra concert at Mandel Hall, 5706 S. University. Students should arrive at Mandel Hall by 7:00 p.m., in concert
attire. Concert is free and open to the public. The facility is handicapped accessible.
** Girls' Basketball - Wednesday November 16th, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM PM in Upper Kovler.
Girls' Varsity Basketball - Maroon Tournament vs. Mather HS.
** Lobby Sing - Thursday November 17th, 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM in Blaine Lobby.
You are cordially invited to our November Lobby Sing on Thursday, 11/17/05 at 8:00 A.M. in Blain Lobby.
** 8th Grade Band, Choir and Orchestra Concert
- Thursday November 17th, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM in Mandel Hall, corner of University and 57th Street.
8th Grade band, choir & orchestra concert at Mandel Hall, 5706 S. University Avenue. Students should arrive by 7:00 p.m., in
concert attire. Concert is free and open to the public. Facility is handicapped accessible.
** Middle School Boy's Basketball - Friday November 18th, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM in Lower Kovler.
MS Boys' Basketball - 7th grade at 4 p.m., followed by 8th grade at 5 p.m. The games are played in Lower Kovler due to
the Girl's Varsity Basketball Tournament in Sunny and Upper Kovler.
** Middle School Girl's Basketball - Friday November 18th, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at The Latin School of Chicago.
MS Girls' Basketball vs The Latin School of Chicago: 7th grade at 4 p.m., followed by 8th grade at 5 p.m.
** Girls' Basketball - Friday November 18th, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM in Upper Kovler Gym.
Girls' Varsity Basketball - Maroon Tournament vs Seton Academy.
** Freshman Boys' Basketball - Sunday November 20th, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM in Upper Kovler.
HS Boys' Freshman Basketball vs Chicagoland Jewish High School.
** Girls' Basketball - Monday November 21st, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM in Upper Kovler.
HS Boys' Freshman Basketball vs Chicagoland Jewish High School.
** Thanksgiving Holiday
- Wednesday November 23rd - Friday November 25th, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM .
No school for all grades.
** Girls' Basketball - Wednesday November 23rd, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Sunny Gym.
Girls' Varsity Basketball - Maroon Tournament vs St. Francis deSales.
** Girls' Basketball- Friday November 25th, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM in Upper Kovler.
Girls' Varsity Basketball - Maroon Tournament vs Bremen High School.
** Illinois Math League Contest - Monday November 28th, 12:25 PM - 12:55 PM in UH 205.
All high school students are invited to participate. Students do not need to sign up in advance. Bring a calculator,
a pencil and your lunch.
** Freshman Boys' Basketball - Monday November 28th, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM in Upper Kovler.
HS Boys' Freshman Basketball vs Quigley Prep
** MS Girls' Basketball - Wednesday 30th, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM in Sunny Gym.
Girls' Basketball vs Frazier School: 7th grade at 4:00 p.m., followed by 8th grade at 5:00p.m.
You won’t want to miss the November Parents’ Association meeting. This month we will hear from our Director,
David Magill who will talk about Teacher Tenure Decisions, specifically the school policy and decision making
process for the Laboratory Schools.
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A near capacity crowd turned out to hear Ronnie Cohen-Sandler, Phd., give her talk on “Stressed-Out Girls”.
Dr. Cohen-Sadler talked about the sources of stress, how stress harms girls and “do’s and don’ts” for parents.
She fielded various questions from parents, and at the end of presentation, autographed books.
The PA is planning additional parent education events. Upcoming events include a talk about boys.
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Find out more about Dr. Cohen-Sandler and her work by visiting
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“Recital Night” was held October 25th. at 7:00p.m. in the Fulton Recital Hall located on the fourth floor of the
Goodspeed Hall. The evening showcased students in grades 7 through 12, who dazzled the audience, with a variety
of voice, classical wind, string and piano pieces.
Thanks to Mr. Brad Brickner and Ms. Katy Sinclair of the Lab School Music Department for hosting an outstanding
and entertaining event.
Lab Celebrates Hispanic Heritage
As part of Hispanic Heritage month, Lower and Middle school students enjoyed traditional ceremonial Aztec dances
performed by Nahui Ollin, on Friday October 7th in Upper Kovler gymnasium.
Bizaarnival
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There was great fall weather for the festivities of this year’s Bizaarnival, Halloween carnival fall celebration,
sponsored by the HS students. Families enjoyed storytelling, a corn maze, face painting, crafts, a haunted house,
and the hay ride along the midway.
Thanks to all the parent volunteers who assisted high school and middle school students on the day
of the event.
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Annual LS Halloween parade
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Lucky for us, the rain didn’t come until late afternoon, on Halloween, which allowed
everyone to enjoy another fabulous LS Halloween parade. Students and teachers were costumed as various creatures,
characters, and concepts.
Students in the Lower school enjoyed classroom celebrations, prepared by the Room Parents, before and after the parade.
Thanks to all of the parent volunteers who assisted the children with costumes, prepared and provided for class room
celebrations, and assisted younger children in the parade.
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