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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/
**Parent Association Monthly Meeting
The PA meetings are opportunities to meet other parents and school administrators,
to stay informed, and to discuss issues that are on your mind. This month's meeting will be held in Judd 126, Monday September 11th, from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
** Woodlawn Nursery Open House – Thursday September 14, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Woodlawn
Open House is an opportunity for parents to meet their child's teachers, get acquainted with the classroom environment,
hear some of the highlights of a given curriculum area and meet other parents. Please note that this is an evening for parents only.
** U-High Jazz Band Performance
– Saturday September 16, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Gordon Center for
Integrative Science
The U-High Jazz Band will perform at "Par-ti-ci-Party", 929 East 57th Street. This event is a Laboratory Schools sponsored
event, and is free of charge.
**Sophomore Retreat – September 20 – 22th.
Sophomore students go to the Wisconsin Dells to perform Community Service projects in the area.
** Middle School Open House – September 21st. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Middle School
Middle School parents will have a chance to meet their child’s homeroom teacher or advisor, other classroom teachers,
learn about the curriculum, and see the middle school classrooms.
** Picture Day – September 25th. Judd 208 (Judd Gym) from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Photographers will take individual and class photos of children in Nursery-4th grade. The completed order form and payment
must be returned to your child's teacher on or before Picture Day.
** Grade 7 Camp: Pretty Lake – September 26th.
The 7th grade trip to Pretty Lake, near Kalamazoo, MI, departs from the front of Blaine Hall at 6:45 am; the return is at
approximately 3:00 pm on Friday, September 29.
** Blaine Open House Nursery--2nd Grade – September 26th. from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Blaine homeroom and special
area classrooms
Open House is an opportunity for parents to meet their child's teachers, get acquainted with the classroom environment,
hear some of the highlights of a given curriculum area and meet other parents. Please note that this is an evening for
parents only.
** High School Open House – September 25th. from 6:30 PM - 9:10 PM at University High School
Open House is an opportunity for parents to meet their child's teachers, get acquainted with the classroom environment,
hear some of the highlights of a given curriculum area and meet other parents. Please note that this is an evening for
parents only.
**Blaine Open House--Third and Fourth Grades – September 28th. in individual homerooms and special area classrooms from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Open House is an opportunity for parents to meet their child's teachers, get acquainted with the classroom environment,
hear some of the highlights of a given curriculum area and meet other parents. Please note that this is an evening for
parents only.
September 2006
Dear Lab Schools Parent:
It’s Back-to-School time! The new school year is off and running
and if this happens to be the first for you at the Laboratory Schools,
welcome!
This week marks the beginning of my 10th year as a Lab school
parent as well as the beginning of my one-year term as president of our
Parents’ Association. And like so many parents at this time of the
year, I’m excited to have my kids back in the classroom (and out of
the house!) and I am eager to help make the coming year as worthwhile
and rewarding for them as possible.
I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to have a vibrant,
active Parents’ Association. And as you hopefully already noticed, the
PA doesn’t waste time making its presence felt. If you dropped off
your kids in front of the main entrance this week, then you noticed the
parent volunteers who greeted families and ushered children to their
destinations. If you stopped in the Blaine Hall lobby, you also saw the
PA’s handiwork in the form of the coffee, bagels and other
refreshments that were provided to greet parents, faculty and
administrators.
And that’s just Week One.
Please mark your calendar for next month’s PA-sponsored visit by
Dr. Michael Thompson. The author of “Raising Cain: Protecting the
Emotional Life of Boys” and “Speaking of Boys: Answers to the
Most-Asked Questions about Raising Sons. Dr. Thompson will speak October
24, at 7 p.m. in Mandel Hall. His topic will be “The Pressured Child:
Helping Your Child Find Success in School and Life.”
The new year is full of many other exciting activities for every
member of the Lab schools community and the PA’s success as a
supportive resource for the Lab Schools is dependent upon the
involvement of our parent volunteers. That’s why I strongly encourage
you to visit our Web site and
complete the volunteer form. For a paper form
download, print . And just as the PA is contacting you via
the Internet, please feel free to contact us online at
parents@uclspa.org.
Another way to get involved in the PA and stay informed about Lab
activities is through our meetings. Our first meeting of the year will
be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, September 11 in Judd Hall, Rm. 126. Next
week’s meeting will feature Lab Director David Magill, who will
discuss his vision for the new school year.
I hope to see you Monday night and I look forward to working with
you throughout the 2006-07 academic year!
Regards,
Bennie
The Governing Board is the executive arm of The Parents’ Association. It ensures that The PA fulfills its purpose and adheres to its philosophy by adapting structurally and procedurally to current issues and needs. The Governing Board is comprised of the officers (President, President-Elect, Secretary, Secretary-Elect, Treasurer, Treasurer-Elect, Fundraising Coordinator, Fundraising Coordinator-Elect, Program/Events Coordinator, Program/Events Coordinator-Elect, Communications Coordinator, Communications Coordinator-Elect, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator-Elect) and, School Council Co-Chairpersons.
Here are your 2006-2007 PA Governing Board members:
President, Bennie Currie – Elected in 2005, he is the father of Martin Garrett-Currie (2012), and Elizabeth Garrett-Currie (2014).
Treasurer, Peri Altan – Elected in 2006, she is the mother of Lucca Helbling (2019).
Secretary, Debbie Mansfield – Elected in 2005, she is the mother of Alexa Mansfield (2009), and Nicholas Mansfield (2012).
Program/Events Coordinator, Leslie Africano – Elected in 2005, she is the mother of Henry Africano (2007).
Communications Coordinator, Arlene Mays-Johnson – Elected in 2005, she is the mother of Monique Johnson (2009).
Volunteer Coordinator, Deborah Telman - Elected in 2005, she is the mother of Nicholas Telman (2017) and Nigel Telman (2017).
President-Elect, Richard Mintel – Elected in 2006, he is the father of Josephine Mintel (2009).
Secretary-Elect, Victoria L. Long – Elected in 2006, she is the mother of Anna Zbikowski (2008) and Andrei Zbikowski (2013).
Program/Events Coordinator- Elect, Anne-Marie Miles – Elected in 2006, she is the mother of Marrissa Miles-Coccaro (2008).
Nursery School/Kindergarten Council Co-Chairs
Robin Goolsbee – Elected to the council in 2005, she is the mother of Aden Goolsbee (2018).
Karen Onel – Elected to the council in 2005, she is the mother of Lauren Onel (2016) and Emily Onel (2019).
Lauren Polite – Elected to the council in 2005, she is the mother of Tia Polite (2018) and Maximos Polite (2020).
Lower School Council Co-Chairs
Lisa Curci – Elected to the council in 2005, she is the mother of Sarah Curci (2013) and Joseph Curci (2016).
Gail Rodman – Elected to the council in 2005, she is the mother of Alexandra Rodman (2017) and Samantha Rodman (2019).
Lou Marek – Elected to the council in 2006, she is the mother of Jonathon Marek (2017).
Middle School Council Co-Chairs
Carol Lucido – Elected to the council in 2005, she is the mother of Aimee Lucido (2009), and Lindsay Lucido (2012).
Leslie Pilot-Gatton – Elected to the council in 2005, she is the mother of Karlin Gatton (2011), and Sophia Gatton (2013).
Beth Saks – Elected to the council in 2006, she is the mother of Samuel Saks-Fithian (2012), and Sara Saks-Fithian (2015).
High School Council Co-Chairs
Nila Barnes – Elected to the council in 2006, she’s the mother of Kamaal Harris
(2009) and Akilah Harris (2014).
Lori Sykes Stewart – Elected to the council in 2005, she’s the mother of Lauren
Stewart (2008).
Lynn Stevenson - Elected to the council in 2006, she’s the mother of Billy Stevenson
(2008).
Welcome back to school!
The new 06-07 school year is underway and we are looking forward to a great year.
On Tuesday, September 5th, the halls of the school came back to life. The students arrived by bike, car, bus, feet and vans.
There was a lot of excitement and anticipation all around the school. Students were greeted by the administration and
teachers as they started the new year. Old and new friends greeted one other in the crowded hallways.
After dropping off the children, parents were able to meet and greet while enjoying the bagels, fruit and refreshments, courtesy of the
LS Council. The Bagel Breakfast was available in the Blaine lobby for the first three days of school.
On Wednesday evening September 6th, the HS council hosted a welcome back reception to honor the new HS principal Matthew
Horvat and welcome parents of U-High students who are new to the Laboratory Schools. Parents had a chance to meet the new
principal, were treated to a buffet and refreshments, and were able to meet and greet families who are new to the school,
as well as catch up with old friends.
On Friday evening September 8th, the MS council hosted the Back-to-School Barbeque in the Blaine Courtyard. Council
members along with other parent volunteers cooked and served up hundreds of burgers and hotdogs to the many MS families
who attended. Parents enjoyed the food and the chance to meet new parents and to meet up with old friends. The students
loved having the “run” of the courtyard, enjoying the food and playing games.
Lab School families and friends are invited to join our School Nurse Martha Baggetto at the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis
Network Walk for Food Allergy "Moving Toward a Cure." This is a 3 mile walk to raise money for research activities
sponsored by the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, Saturday September 16th in Lincoln Park. Registration begins at
9am, with the official start time at 10am. For more info visit foodallergy.org or stop by the nurses office.
October 1st, 2006 - "Blow the Whistle on Asthma" Walk - 10:00 am - Lincoln Park. To register visit https://www.mrsnv.com/evt/e01/reg/preform.jsp?id=1078
For more info visit the Chicago Asthma Coalition website or the American Lung Association of Greater Chicago website.
Want to get involved, invite a speaker, meet with parents of older students who have managed sleep away camps -
please e-mail Mumtaz Champsi mumtaz_champsi@hotmail.com . The group will meet in October.
Partici-party - Lab's second annual celebration to recognize everyone who helps our school to grow
and thrive: parent volunteers, parent donors, faculty, and staff. New parents are strongly encouraged to attend, to make
new connections with fellow parents and teachers, and to find out more about ways to support the school.
This year, we are pleased to have James L. Madara, M.D., Dean of the Biological Sciences Division & the Pritzker School of
Medicine, University Vice-President for Medical Affairs, Chief Executive Officer of the University of Chicago Medical Center,
and fellow Lab parent, welcome guests to the beautiful new Gordon Center for Integrative Science (CIS). This brief program,
beginning at 6:20, will include remarks by David Magill, followed by an exciting new video showcasing the collaborations
between Lab's high school science department and the University of Chicago faculty at CIS, featuring Harinder Singh and
Steven Sibener, who are both parents and University faculty, Sharon Housinger, Chair of Lab's Science Department, and Katie
Shakman, 2006 graduate, who did research in the labs this past summer.
Partici-party is Saturday, September 16th, 6-8 pm at the CIS Kersten Family Atrium, 929 East 57th Street. Street parking is
available, or guests may use the parking lot at 55th and Greenwood. Please rsvp to 773-702-0578 or kpitts@ucls.uchicago.edu.
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