Visit a Real Egyptian Tomb (almost)

It was dark inside and full of artifacts!

Our fifth grade tour guides (who in my case were dressed as an archeologist and an ancient Egyptian), explained the purpose behind each ancient game, mummy, god, belief, and tradition on display in the tomb, as they guided visitors around with a flashlight. They spoke with confidence and authority, and were so proud of the huge project they had created through collaboration.

Our fourth graders who attended are certainly looking forward to the integrated social studies that awaits them next year. In another room, visitors could try ancient crafts such as beaded jewelry which they learned was worn by both men and women; or writing their own name in hieroglyphs.

Definitely an experience! Tomorrow, Founder’s Day, will be as well.

I hope you all have a fabulous, relaxing spring break.

All the best,
Namita

 

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

  • All classes: School Closes Early on Friday, 3/13. 12noon dismissal (Fours -First grade at 11:45am) Afterschool closed.
  • Fours: Seth & Stacey’s letter (0311-4s-letter)
  • Kindergarten: Luise & Abby’s class (0311-K-LAletter)

UPCOMING PARENT MEETINGS & EVENTS

  • Friday, 3/13 – School Closes Early at 12noon (Fours -First grade at 11:45am) Afterschool closed
  • Monday, 3/16 through 3/27 – School Closed for Spring Break
  • Monday, 3/30 – School Reopens
  • Wednesday, April 1 – 8:45am: Thank You & Welcome Open PA Breakfast. All are invited. (flyer)
  • Wednesday, April 1 – 6:00pm: Parent SEED Meeting – Sixth Avenue
  • Thursday, April 2 – 8:00am: Lesbian-Gay-Straight Alliance (LGSA) Meeting
  • For the most up-to-date, searchable all school calendar, please visit www.lrei.org/calendar. Click here for the 2009-10 school calendar.

 

 

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Update from Red is Green Committee: Saturday, March 28 at 8:30pm local time is Earth Hour. World Wildlife Fund is asking individuals, businesses, governments and organizations around the world to turn off their lights for one hour – Earth Hour – to make a global statement of concern about climate change and to demonstrate commitment to finding solutions. Last year, over 50 million people, representing over 400 cities on all seven continents turned out their lights in the largest climate event of all time. For more information, or to sign up to pledge to turn off all non-essential lights for Earth Hour, go to www.earthhour.org.

Save the date: Wednesday, April 22 is Earth Day. When we get back from the break, look for information about LREI’s First Annual Earth Day Celebration for lower and middle school kids from 2:45-4pm in the 6th Ave. auditorium. Have a great (and green) spring break!

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From Nick O’Han: On Saturday March 28th and Sunday, march 29th LREI is co-sponsoring along with the Folk Music Society of New York a two-day celebration of the Folk Music revival of the forties and fifties. For everyone who will be in New York toward the end of Spring Break, it should be great fun. Click here for more information.

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A message from Chap, Director of Diversity and Community
Bring The Conversation Home: Strategies for addressing challenging diversity topics your child brings home, Socioeconomic Class Part III
Join us for the last parent diversity discussion of the year. Monday April 6, 8:45-10:00 AM in the Sixth Avenue Cafeteria

 

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