Illustrious Author Visit to Second Grade
Second Graders studying New York City were so excited a couple of weeks ago when they were visited by Bryan Collier. Bryan is an artist and children’s book author who captured the sights and feeling of Harlem in Uptown (a great book which any second grader can share with you if you haven’t seen it yet).
Bryan’s illustrations based on collage and water color are award winning and you’ll recognize his work in Martin’s Big Words, Rosa, and Visiting Langston to name just a few. He spoke to students about putting their imaginations to work and he showed them examples of his most recent collage projects. If you have a second grader, ask them what he mean by “What color is it today?” or better yet, tell them what you think it means! Always an inspiring thrill for our students to meet amazing artists and authors!
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Have a restful holiday,
Namita
P.S. Next week is a full week of school! Get ready!
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LETTERS FROM LOWER SCHOOL TEACHERS
(click on the links below to view and print notes from teachers)
Elizabeth and Samson’s K: Click here to read a letter from Elizabeth and Samson about their recent exploration of blue prints and their upcoming study of birds.
Beth and Stephanie’s Fours: Click here for an update from Beth and Stephanie on spring activities in the Fours’ classroom, including growing basil, a spring collages, and many new spring vocabulary words.
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LOWER SCHOOL REMINDERS AND EVENTS
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.
School Closed Tomorrow: Friday, April 22nd.
From Chap: Dear Families, please join us for the screening of Straightlaced: How Gender’s Got Us All Tied Up during Part 3 of 3 of How to Raise an Ally: Social Justice at LREI, Friday, April 29, 8:45 – 10:45 am in the Sixth Avenue Cafeteria. Click here for a flyer with the complete details.
Lost and Found: The Sixth Avenue Lost and Found, located in the first stairwell in the Bleecker Street hallway, is overflowing with winter clothing. If your child has lost something in the past few months please take a look. All items in the Lost and Found will be donated at the end of the day on Tuesday, April 26th.
Reminder, 2nd Grade Music Assembly: The 2nd grade music assembly will be Wednesday, at 8:45 am in the 6th Avenue auditorium.
Science Nights: (please note date changes)
- April 27th: 3rd and 4th grade science night, 6:30 pm, 6th Avenue Cafeteria and PAPAS
- May 4th: 1st and 2nd grade science night, 6:30 pm, 6th Avenue Cafeteria and Auditorium
“What to Expect” Meetings
begin at 8:45 am in the 6th ave cafeteria unless otherwise noted
Mon, May 2, 2011: What to Expect in First Grade
Thu, May 5, 2011: What to Expect in Second Grade
Thu, May 12, 2011: What to Expect in Third Grade
Fri, May 13, 2011: What to Expect in Fourth Grade
Wed, May 25, 2011: What to Expect in 5th grade- 6th Ave. PAPAs, 8:15 am
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please click here to read high school principal Ruth Jurgensen’s blog to learn more about important advocacy work being done by LREI high school students and its connection to the high school curriculum.
Afterschool Recitals:
- Tuesday, May 3rd at 5:30 – Early Concert for students ages 4s-1st grade. (This concert includes Piano, Voice and Instrumental (guitar/bass, drums, brass and flute) students, PAPAS
- Tuesday, May 31st at 5:30 – Piano & Voice Recital for 2nd grade – Middle School, PAPAS
- Tuesday, May 31st at 6:30 – Instrumental Concert for 2nd grade – Middle School, 6th ave auditorium
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PARENTS ASSOCIATION MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
All parent association meetings are held in the LS Cafeteria at 8:45 am, unless otherwise noted
Mon, Apr 25, 2011: Community Service Meeting
Tue, Apr 26, 2011: PA Exec Meeting
Thu, Apr 28, 2011: Big Auction Meeting
Thu, Apr 28, 2011: Adoption Committee Meeting
TO ALL PARENTS FROM THE PARENTS ASSOCIATION:
Spring is here, so it is time to start planning for the next school year. The Parents Association would like to let you know the many ways you can participate. Becoming a parent rep is a great way to get involved. If you have not been a parent rep before but would like to try it or find out more about it, please let us know. We would be happy to talk to you more about what the job entails. You can also refer to the Family Handbook (accessible through our website www.LREI.org) for the Parent Rep Guidelines. We will be matching parent reps to classes in mid-August or so, when the class lists are finalized.
If you’re looking for other ways to get involved, you could consider volunteering for any of our PA committees; please click here for the list. Please email us at PA-Presidents@lrei.org if you have any questions or suggestions.
All parents are cordially invited to the Volunteer Thank You and Welcome Breakfast on Friday, May 20th, from 8 to 9:30 AM in the courtyard at 40 Charlton St. This event is for all present and future parent volunteers, and will be a time to learn more about what the PA does. Representatives of all PA committees will be present, so it will be a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
Thank you and have a great spring,
Regina Trumbull and Susie Marples
LOWER SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES
All Lower School Assemblies are held in our Auditorium at 8:45 a.m, unless otherwise noted.
Wed, Apr 27, 2011: 2nd Gr. Music Assembly
Wed, May 4, 2011: 4s/4k Music Assembly
Wed, May 11, 2011: 3rd Gr. Music Assembly
Wed, May 18, 2011: K’s Movement Assembly (note change)
Wed, May 25, 2011: 4th Gr. Musical (note change)
Wed, Jun 1, 2011: 4s/4k Movement Assembly
END OF YEAR PICNICS
All picnics begin at 6pm and will be held on the roof at 6th Avenue. Parent reps from each class will provide more information, including rain location if necessary.
Mon, May 2, 2011: Kate’s 4th Grade Picnic
Thu, May 5, 2011: Dina’s 4th Grade Picnic
Mon, May 9, 2011: Dan’s 3rd Grade Picnic
Tue, May 10, 2011: Vonick’s 3th Grade Picnic
Tue, May 17, 2011: Tasha’s 2nd Grade Picnic
Thu, May 19, 2011: Gina’s 1st Grade Picnic
Mon, May 23, 2011: Deborah’s 2nd Grade Picnic
Wed, May 25, 2011: Galen’s 1st Grade Picnic
Thu, May 26, 2011: Rebecca’s 1st Grade Picnic
Mon, Jun 6, 2011: Elizabeth’s K Picnic
Tue, Jun 7, 2011: Diane’s Fours/K Picnic
Wed, Jun 8, 2011: Beth’s Fours Picnic
Thu, Jun 9, 2011: Luise’e K Picnic
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 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