Simple Pleasures

Dear Parents,

Singing is one of those simple pleasures that we all need more of in our lives. The very act of singing makes you feel a little more joyful – try it and see. This week second graders showcased the songs they’re learning in Music class and made us all want to sing, too. As they shared children’s song games from around the world with their parents, second graders used their bodies to show us how the games are played, or how to move with the song. Besides sharing with us their exuberant voices, second graders at the same time showed us how they work together, how they support each other, and also, the skills (like vocal warm-ups, rhythm reading and solfege singing) that their teacher Ledell Mulvaney embeds in a really fun music program!

Since the ultimate mastery is teaching someone else, I recommend inviting your child to literally teach you one of the songs they learn in Music class; and no need to wait for your child’s assembly! (Maybe ask them to teach you one they think you would like.) I myself visited one of the second grade classrooms later that morning, and was taught “Se, Se, Se,” a Japanese version of Rock, Paper, Scissors. My teachers sang to me as they demonstrated, and got pretty carried away into the game, too!

Take Care,

Namita

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WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Shop News from Peggy Resnick
First graders have designed and created puzzles which are now in the Sixth Avenue lobby display case. When making these puzzles, first graders learned how to stay safe in woodshop and how to use saws, vices, and sandpaper. The puzzles are fun – check them out!

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Music Assemblies, First – Fourth Grades: The Lower School Assemblies are a wonderful opportunity for parents to see the concepts and songs learned in music class. Rhythm, melody, harmony, form as well as creative movement and interpretive listening will showcase the grade level assemblies. Parents, please join us and be prepared to participate! – Ledell Mulvaney, Music Teacher

  • Second Grade, Wednesday, 10/22 at 8:45am
  • First Grade, Wednesday, 10/29 at 8:45am
  • Fourth Grade, Wednesday, 11/5 at 8:45am
  • Third Grade, Wednesday, 12/3 at 8:45am

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From the Halloween Fair Committee:
The Halloween Fair is just weeks away and there are many ways to help at this fun-filled community event. Sign up on the board in the lobby to help set up the fair, run a game or one of our craft activities – no experience necessary! Check our wish list to donate supplies or bring a delicious treat for the bake sale.

This long weekend is a great time to sort through the toy box and bring in any unwanted small toys, party favors etc. for us to recycle as prizes. Drop box is in the lobby. (Please, no candies, make-up items or stuffed animals/soft toys). We are also collecting unwanted kids-sized costumes to recycle!

See you at the Fair! (PDF)
Sunday, October 26th 1pm – 4pm
Thompson Street Athletic Center
143 Thompson Street (between Houston and Prince)

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Red is Green Committee:
Our very first committee meeting will be held on Monday, October 27th, at 9:30 AM in the Sixth Ave. cafeteria. We will typically meet the last Monday of every month. Please see the school calendar online for the actual meeting dates. We look forward to meeting with all of you and discussing how we can make LREI more “green,” teach our children about the impact we have on our community and the environment and find ways to give back as a community in “green” ways.

If you have ideas or suggestions about topics you would like addressed at this committee or future meetings, please feel free to email us. Kim Beck (kbeck2-at-nyc.rr.com) and Liselotte Vince ( lhommen@hotmail.com) Looking forward to seeing you on the 27th!

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Parent Teacher conferences will be Friday, November 7th (LS & MS) and Friday November 14th (All divisions). As in previous years, the school will offer childcare options for families. There will be two sign ups per conference day – one for Full Day (8am-4pm) childcare and one for Conference-only childcare (parents will drop off and pick up children throughout the day when they are in conferences). Full day childcare will be $20 per child per day (you may bring nut/seed free bagged lunch; pizza lunch and light snacks will be provided). Conference-only childcare is free of charge. Sign up sheets will be at the reception desk of the Sixth Avenue building up until the Thursday before each conference day. Please note, childcare is for school-aged children only. Please get in touch if you have any questions, Kim Cherubin – kcherubin-at-lrei.org.

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LREI Family Book Night – Location Update
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 6:30 PM, Sixth Avenue Auditorium
Beyond Batman: Graphic Novels for Kids and Teens

This year, your LREI librarians have teamed up with some of today’s hottest authors and illustrators of graphic novel to present an enlightening and enlivening evening of graphic novel recommendations for all ages. Along with the traditional recommendations from the librarians, Jesse Karp (Early Childhood and Interdivisional Librarian) will be moderating a Graphic Novels panel. Panelists will include Holly Black (The Good Neighbors: Kin, Beyond Spiderwick, Tithe) Cecil Castellucci (The Plain Janes, Janes in Love, Beige, Boy Proof) Geoffrey Hayes (Benny and Penny) Steven Sheinkin (The Adventures of Rabbi Harvey, Rabbi Harvey Rides Again) and LREI parent Voltaire (Deady Bear, Oh My Goth). A selection of the recommended titles will be for sale. We welcome an audience of third grade and up. Children of all ages are welcome; there will be childcare available for the younger set, with pizza and story reading.

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From the Parent Association Community Service Committee:

  • Save the date. Saturday, November 8th The LREI Community Service Committee will be hosting an arts and crafts event at the Sixth Ave. The event on 11/8 has been postponed. We hope to reschedule and will keep the community informed. Thank you!
  • We have started collection of eye glasses for organization “New Eyes for the Needy”. The box is at the reception desk (Sixth Ave. lobby) clearly marked. Please, spread the word and go through you drawers, any prescription glasses might give their new owner a new life.

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UPCOMING PARENT MEETINGS & EVENTS

  • 10/29, 8:45AM: First grade assembly
  • 11/5, 8:45AM: Fourth grade assembly
  • 11/7: LS/MS Closed, Parent Teacher conference day
  • For an up-to-date, searchable all school calendar, please visit www.lrei.org/calendar

 

 

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LOWER SCHOOL NOTES & ATTACHMENTS
(click on the links below to view and print information from teachers and specialists.)

  • All grades: Please click here for the ‘at a glance’ calendar for the 2008-09 school year.

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