Meet our newest head teachers!

Dear Parents,

The Lower School is extremely proud to introduce four head teachers to our learning community next fall. Upon receiving the news and accepting our offer, it was wonderful that all of these teachers noted the warm, collaborative environment they perceived at LREI during their visits. I know that you’ll join me in making them feel welcome.

Michael Thandi joins us to teach LS Science.  Michael has been the Associate Science Teacher, as well as Science Fellow, at Dalton. He is a graduate of Wesleyan University and is pursuing his Masters degree at Bank Street College of Education. Michael enjoys connecting the world outside of school with science and working with children’s natural curiosity.

Danielle Cheriff will be teaching our new Fours class. She has been an associate at City and Country for two years, taught at another preschool prior to that, and has her Masters degree from Bank Street as well.  Danielle values imagination, dramatic play and block-building in early childhood education. She is looking forward to helping our littlest ones grow in their independence during their first year at LREI.

Charles Hassell will provide continuity in our Fours/K (aka EK) combination classroom as head teacher during Diane’s maternity leave, and as co-head upon her return. Charles has been at LREI for many years either as a summer camp counselor or as an associate teacher. He has truly apprenticed here as a progressive educator and is completing a Master’s degree at Bank Street as well. We look forward to Charles singing and teaching in his gentle way through another year in our multi-age early childhood classroom.

Vonick Gibson will join the LREI as third grade teacher. Vonick is currently a second grade teacher and is co-director of diversity at Ridgefield Academy in Connecticut. She has a Master’s degree in Education and has taught fourth and fifth grade as well. Vonick brings an enthusiasm for learning through Social Studies and connecting other subjects and specialist to that. She especially likes teaching about Native Americans, which happens to be a major topic in third grade.

 

Best,

 

Namita

 

 

 

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. Click here for the 2009-10 school calendar. To view photo galleries from all divisions of the school, click here.

UPCOMING PARENT MEETINGS & EVENTS

  • For the most up-to-date, searchable all school calendar, please visitwww.lrei.org/calendar. Click here for the 2009-10 school calendar.
  • Friday, May 22: All School Field Day – school closes at 1pm (Fours through First grade at 12:45pm) Afterschool closed
  • Memorial Day Weekend – School CLOSED on Monday, May 25
  • Wednesday, May 27, 8:45AM – Kindergarten movement assembly
  • Thursday, May 28, 8:45AM – Adoption Committee Meeting
  • Friday, May 29, 8:15AM – Memorial event for Owen Gerson

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What to Expect: Please join us on the following mornings for discussions about moving on to the next grade level. All meetings will be held in the Bleecker street cafeteria.

  • What to expect in first grade – May 4 at 8:45am
  • What to expect in second grade – May 7 at 8:45am
  • What to expect in third grade – May 14 at 8:45am
  • What to expect in fourth grade – May 15 at 8:45am
  • What to expect in fifth grade – Updated! June 5 at 8:45am

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LS class picnic schedule: All class picnics start at 6pm. Please contact your classroom parent representative to confirm the time, date and location for your class.

  • Wed, May 6 – Alison’s 3rd Grade Picnic
  • Tue, May 12 – Dina’s 4th Grade Picnic
  • Wed, May 13 – Dot’s 3rd Grade Picnic
  • Mon, May 18 – Rebecca’s 1st Grade Picnic
  • Wed, May 20 – Gina’s 1st Grade Picnic
  • Tue, May 26 – Colleen’s 2nd Grade Picnic
  • Wed, May 27 – Jamie’s 1st Picnic
  • Thu, May 28 – Tasha’s 2nd Grade picnic
  • Mon, Jun 1 – Luise’s K’s Grade Picnic
  • Wed, Jun 3 – Crystal’s K Picnic
  • Mon, Jun 8 – Diane’s EK Picnic
  • Tue, Jun 9 – Fours Picnic
  • Wed, Jun 10 – Kate’s 4th Picnic

 

 

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Field Day is tomorrow, Friday, May 22. Please click here for an important letter about the days activities!

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Save The Dates: The 2009 LREI Camping Trip will take place the weekend of June 5- 6- 7 this year at the Riverbend Group Campground along the Delaware River, about 15 miles North of the Delaware Water Gap. Students and their families may camp Friday and/or Saturday night. Sign-up tables will be in front of the Sixth Avenue entrance on the mornings of Monday, May 11 , Friday, May 22, and Wednesday, May 27. The cost is $30 per adult and $20 per child. Payment can be by cash, check, credit card. or PayPal. For more information, click here.

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PA Election Poll: Each year the Parents Association asks its members to vote on a slate of officers and representatives for the following school year. Click here for the ballot for the 2009-2010 school year. All parents/guardians of LREI students are members of the association and are encouraged to vote. There is no election for class parent representatives. If you would like to volunteer to be a parent rep, please speak to your divisional coordinator or the current year’s parent reps. Once completed, please return your ballot to the receptionist in either building. Ballots can also be mailed to the school, please address them to Parents Association Elections.

 

 

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