Dear Families,
I am thrilled to announce that six of our high school photography students, all of the students who submitted work, were selected among high school and university student submissions for an upcoming professional exhibition at Manhattan gallery, Synchronicity Fine Arts, 106 West 13th Street. The opening reception is on February 9 from 2-5 PM; the show runs from February 5 through March 1.
The students who will exhibit one photograph each are:
Ella Saunders-Crivello, ’08
Ava Hamilton, ’08
Nell Jocelyn, ’08
Elaine Smith, ’08
Violeta Picayo, ’09
Jessica Wilson, ’09
We are very proud of them, and thank Susan Now, our inspiring photography teacher for her work with our students.
Lastly, I am writing this blog from the lovely Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, NY where I am attending the annual New York State Association of Independent Schools 2008 Conference for Division Heads. It has been incredibly rewarding so far; I appreciate having the time to participate in significant conversations with colleagues who lead fantastic schools. The workshops, including one for new division heads and one focusing on faculty evaluation and frameworks for teaching, have allowed me (and others) to take time to think about the big picture. I look forward to sharing what I have learned with the faculty.
All the best,
Ruth
Updates and announcements:
• The school’s calendar can be accessed by clicking here.
• For general LREI Athletics news go to this link . This page will provide general announcements, game summaries, league standings and season recaps.
1. Interims are now available! Interims are written for all students with a B- or below in any subject and for all students on academic probation. If you need assistance accessing your child’s interims, please email help_desk@lrei.org. If you would like interims mailed, please contact Adria Maynor at 212-477-5316, x 323, or amaynor@lrei.org.
Exam Week begins March 3.
2. The 2008 LREI Art Auction is next week!
Wednesday, February 6th – Thursday, February 7th12:00 noon – 8:00PMAndrew Edlin and Kathyrn Markel Galleries529 West 20th Street, 6th Floor
Admission is Free
Kid’s Preview: Wednesday, February 6th from 4:00PM – 6:00PM.Bus available on Wednesday, February 6th from LREI’s Sixth Avenue building to 529 West 20th Street at 3:15PM.
Reception & Final Bidding: Thursday, February 7th 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Visit our website to view a full list of artists and preview and for more information on Conditions of Sale, Absentee Bids and other important details. www.lrei.orgLREI Contact: Sandra Song 212-477-5316 x275 or ssong@lrei.org
3. Please take a look at the following letter from the LREI Lesbian Gay Straight alliance (LGSA) announcing the upcoming Visibility show.
4. For updates on faculty performances, openings, presentations, and publications visit theFaculty in the News page on the school web site.
5. LREI is a member of NYC-Parents in Action (NYC-PIA). NYC-PIA provides parenting education, information and a communications network to help parents prepare their children and teenagers to cope with social pressures and to make sound choices towards a future free of alcohol and drug abuse. Please read the attached flyer to view their 2007-2008 calendar. You can also access their website at http://www.parentsinaction.org/.