Let’s all Sing!

For the past few weeks I have had the pleasure of hearing your children sing. The lower school assemblies are moments of excitement, anticipation and demonstrations of our music program in practice. After every assembly I am reminded of just how individually talented your children are. They learn songs and musical theory, but they also show us how we can use music to express our feelings and voice our opinions.

LS Fourth Grade Assembly

At LREI we have a history of singing—from folk/cultural songs to protest songs to songs that help us reflect upon light and peace during the winter season. Through song children learn about important traditions and customs from other cultures. They learn how to actively listen and use that skill to take in and process the information they need to continue to grow. Children become more grounded in their bodies through music and song and through movement exploration inspired by a variety of musical rhythms. Our children learn many things about themselves and other people around the world when they sing. They learn when we all sing together that our combined voices make beautiful music that results in very meaningful connections with each other.

As we begin this winter season, let’s follow our children’s lead and remember to sing for ourselves, for the communities we live in and for people around the world.

– Sharon

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Save the date for Literary Evening: Thursday, Dec. 6, 7 PM in the Charlton St. PAC. This year’s event is entitled “Kinfolk and Other Strangers,” featuring authors A.M. Homes, Marthe Jocelyn, Bliss Broyard, Porochista Khakpour, and Dominic Carter. Please plan to join the Literary Committee for an evening of literature, plus great food and drink. Flyes can be viewed and downloaded here.

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Little Red Chorus News from Ledell: The Lower School Chorus is getting ready for 3 big events! They will take a field trip and sing at Hudson River Guild on Thursday, Dec. 13th at 12:00 – 2:45. They sing at the LREI Winter Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 18th at 6:00 p.m. at the Charlton Street PAC (Dress is black skirt or pants and a white top). The chorus will also sing at the All school Winter Assembly on Friday, Dec. 21st in the morning. We are a busy group!

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A message about Chess from Afterschool: We are currently putting together the Afterschool Enrichment schedule for the January through June session. We plan to offer Chess on Tuesdays but are undecided as to the age range. If your child is interested in participating in this class, please let us know so that we can offer a class which will accommodate the largest number of interested students. – Cari Kosins (ckosins@lrei.org) and Kelly Eudailey (keudailey@lrei.org)

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Please click here for a letter from the school library team.

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PARENT MEETINGS & EVENTS

  • Monday, 12/3 to Friday, 12/7: Book Week
  • Tuesday, 12/4 – 8:30AM: Fourth Grade Parent Breakfast with Heidi
  • Wednesday, 12/5 – 8:45AM: First Grade Assembly
  • Thursday, 12/6 – 8:45AM: Lesbian Gay Straight Alliance meeting
  • Thursday, 12/6 – 8:45AM: Literary Evening, Charlton Street PAC
  • Wednesday, 12/12 – 8:45AM: LS POCOC meeting
  • Wednesday, 12/12 – 6PM: Parent SEED meeting
  • Thursday, 12/13 – 8:45AM: Adoption Comittee meeting
  • Friday, 12/14 – 8:45AM: Affinity Chair meeting
  • For an up-to-date, searchable all school calendar, please visit lrei.org/calendar

 

LOWER SCHOOL NOTES

  • All Families: Please see the attached flyers – Community Service Committee update letter and calendar; Visibility Photo Exhibit announcement.
  • First grade families: Please click here for a letter from the First grade teachers about reading.
  • Third grade families: Please click here for an update letter from the Third grade teachers.

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