Family Style Lunch in the Cafeteria
Dear Parents,
If you have a second, third, or fourth grader you may have heard them talking about our new family style lunch in the cafeteria. This year, rather than waiting in a long line with a tray, kids are sharing food set in serving dishes in the center of each table. Continuing the lunch routines of early childhood and first grade, they are passing each other food and helping each other clean up. Teachers and students alike are enjoying the more civilized atmosphere of conversation and shared cooperation.
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I asked some second and third graders their opinions on family style lunch and the new lunch jobs and here is what they said.
It actually seems quieter. –Gwen
I like it very much. I like that there are waiters. –Aidhan
Eating in the cafeteria is better because you get more things, like the salad bar. –Yannik
You get more food because you have all the food in front of you. –Ryann
I really like it because I no longer have to go to the line to get my food. –River
I really liked being a waiter because I came down early to do my job. –Sophia
I liked being a waiter because you get the food first. –Tallulah
Sincerely,
Namita Tolia
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LETTERS FROM LOWER SCHOOL TEACHERS
(click on the links below to view and print notes from teachers)
4th grade: Click here to view a helpful letter for all fourth grade families on how to practice multiplication combinations with multiplication cards.
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LOWER SCHOOL REMINDERS
For the most up-to-date information visit the school’s online calendar at www.lrei.org/calendar.
Click here to download the one-page 2010-11 school calendar.
Early Bird Reminder for Lower School Students – A reminder that LS students who do not have a parent staying with them in the hallway before school should go down to Early Bird in the cafeteria. They may not be in the hallway unsupervised. There is no charge for this service. Two associate teachers supervise children and provide games, paper to draw, and friendly conversation! They also bring them to their rooms at 8:30. If your child attends Early Bird regularly, please let Autumn know at agiles@lrei.org, but it is also okay to drop in now and then and just check in with the associate teacher who is there.
Thursday, Sept 23 – Curriculum Night for 4s-1st Grades – Begins promptly at 6pm in the Sixth Avenue Auditorium (that’s today!).
Thursday, Sept 30 – Curriculum Night for Second-Fourth Grades – Begins promptly at 6pm in the Sixth Avenue Auditorium. Childcare is available for students enrolled at LREI. The cost is $15 per child and $5 for each additional (sibling) child. Pizza and juice will be served. If you intend to use this service, please contact Mary Shea, at mshea@lrei.org or 212.477.5316 x244, as soon as possible. The deadline to sign up for curriculum night childcare is Tuesday, September 28th.
Monday October 4th – All 3rd & 4th Grade Farm Trip forms are due – Click below to view and download the forms for your child’s class.
Dan & Jessica’s Farm Trip Information:
Vonick & Jason’s Farm Trip Information:
Dina & Farrah’s Farm Trip Information:
Kate & Nicole’s Farm Trip Information:
Wednesday, Oct 6 – Third Grade Farm Trip Parent Information Meeting – All Third Grade Families, please join Namita and Dawn on October 6th at 8:00 am in the cafeteria to learn more about this year’s exciting trip to the farm.
Math Parent Education Sessions coming soon! Learn more about our constructivist math curriculum and our mathematics teaching approach at math parent education sessions. You will meet Rose Reilly, Lower School Math Coordinator, and learn real ways to support your child’s math learning. See below for date, time, and location information. All education sessions begin at 8:45 am.
- 1st grade Math Parent Education Sessions: October 15th in the cafeteria
- 2nd grade Math Parent Education Sessions: October 22nd in the cafeteria
- 3rd grade Math Parent Education Sessions: October 28th in the cafeteria
- 4th grade Math Parent Education Sessions: November 2nd in the cafeteria
Save the Date – The Lower School Family Math Nights are coming – The Lower School Family Math Night is an event designed for families to come together in a celebration of mathematics. Join us from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Sixth Avenue Auditorium for an hour of games and activities. You can count on plenty of family fun!
- Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010 – 3rd & 4th Grade Family Math Night
- Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010 – 1st & 2nd Grade Family Math Night
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UPCOMING PARENTS ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
All parent association meetings are held in the LS Cafeteria at 8:45 am, unless otherwise noted
September 23, 2010 – Adoption Committee Meeting
September 23, 2010 – Big Auction Meeting
September 24, 2010 – Halloween Committee Meeting
September 24, 2010 – Affinity Co-Chair Welcome
September 27, 2010 – Multi-Cultural Committee Meeting
September 27, 2010 – Community Service Meeting
September 28, 2010 – PA Executive Meeting
September 29, 2010 at 9:00 am – Cookbook Committee Meeting
September 30, 2010 – Red is Green Committee Meeting
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LOWER SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES
All Lower School Assemblies are held in our Auditorium at 8:45 a.m, unless otherwise noted.
Wed, Oct 20, 2010: 2nd Grade Music Assembly
Wed, Oct 27, 2010: First Grade Assembly
Wed, Nov 3, 2010: 4th Grade Music Assembly
Wed, Nov 10, 2010: Ks Music Assembly
Wed, Nov 17, 2010: Fours/Fours K Assembly
Wed, Dec 1, 2010: 3rd Gr. Assembly
Fri, Dec 17, 2010: 10:15am, Lower School Winter Assembly
Wed, Jan 19, 2011: 9:00am, LS MLK Jr. Assembly
Wed, Feb 23, 2011: 9:00am Families Assembly
Wed, Apr 13, 2011: First Gr. Assembly
Wed, Apr 20, 2011: K’s Music Assembly
Wed, Apr 27, 2011: 2nd Gr. Assembly
Wed, May 4, 2011: 4s/4k Assembly
Wed, May 11, 2011: 3rd Gr. Assembly
Wed, May 18, 2011: 4th Gr. Assembly
Wed, May 25, 2011: K’s Movement Assembly
Wed, Jun 1, 2011: 4s/4k Movement Assembly
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LOWER SCHOOL PARENT REPRESENTATIVES 2010-2011
Beth’s Fours
Maren Berthelsen
Becca Markley
Fours/K
Marjorie Goldner
Sara Taplitz
Elizabeth’s K
Juliet Burrows
Carmen Lenzi
Luise’s K
Shannon Barden
Yael Goverover
Gina’s 1st
Diane Hoffman
Ceci Van Blerkom
Galen’s 1st
Dawn Eig
Christine Boyle
Rebecca’s 1st
Hilary Meltzer
Mishi Hosono
Tasha’s 2nd
Mary Gerzema
Linda Phillips
Deborah’s 2nd
A.M. Homes
Fia Hatsav
Julia Wilbur
Dan’s 3rd
Hillary Butler
Holly Glass
Denise Roederer
Vonick’s 3rd
Heather McMaster
Beth Dary
Dina’s 4th
Connie Butler
Lara Olivieri
Kate’s 4th
Susan Harris
Liselotte Vince