A Dance-Social Studies Connection

Deborah Damast, our movement teacher, teaches graduate students at NYU in addition to Lower School students at LREI.  She recently invited Tasha’s second grade class to visit her Kaleidoscope Dance Group in the Dance Education program at NYU.

Second graders, who are studying New York City neighborhoods in Social Studies, watched the NYU students perform a dance Deborah choreographed about the East Village neighborhood where she once lived.  The students shared their comments and observations.

After some stretches and warm-ups, Kaleidoscope dancers led second graders in a brainstorm about the types of people, professions, and places they see in the city.
In small groups the children and college students choreographed a dance about one of the places discussed.  With the help of the piano player, they talked about the sounds and feelings they wanted to represent in their dance. The day ended with performances, and that is the video wanted to share with you.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC2dw0TGmw0

Many of the second graders shared that they loved the experience during our reflection at the end of the day.  They have been asking to go to NYU again, and when they see Deborah they ask if she is going to NYU!

Sincerely,
Namita
and Shawn McGibeny (Second Grade Associate Teacher)

PS: Click here for a little longer video, which includes all of the students’ dances.

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LETTERS FROM LOWER SCHOOL TEACHERS

(click on the links below to view and print notes from teachers)

  • All Lower School: Lower School Art Show -You are cordially invited to the Lower School Art Show in the Bleecker Street Auditorium, Thursday February 24, 10:00-6:00 and Friday, February 25, 8:30-2:45.  CLICK HERE to read a letter of invitation from Ann, Lower School Art Teacher.

Dina & Farrah’s Fourth Grade: Click here for a note from Dina and Farrah with students’ thoughts on their recent simulation. Follow this link to view pictures of the trip to the Museum at Eldridge Street

All Fourth: Click here to see photos from the Fourth Graders’ recent simulation, “Kids at School and Play”

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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.

Important Calendar Update: Click here to view and print an updated version of the 2010-2011 one-page calendar. Please note several important changes below. Some of these dates were changed earlier in the year and this is just a reminder. Others were changed quite recently. Only those dates that have been changed since the beginning of the school year have been noted.

  • The HS will be closed on Friday, April 8 for a Professional Day
  • The MS will be closed on Thursday, April 14 and Friday, April 15 for Advisor/ Family Conferences
  • The LS will be closed on Friday, April 8 and Friday, April 15 for conferences.
  • The School will be closed on Tuesday, April 19 for Passover. (This is a change.)
  • The Spring Concert (chorus and band) has been rescheduled. It will now be held on Wednesday, May 18.
  • “What to Expect in 5th Grade” has been changed to May 25 at 8:15 am.
  • Two changes to LS end-of-year potlucks—Rebecca and Jessi’s First Grade’s picnic will move to Thursday, May 26. Deborah and Randi’s Second Grade’s picnic will move to Monday, May 23.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Coffeehouse benefit for Haiti, March 5 at 7PM: The HS is having a community service roundtable Coffeehouse benefit for Haiti in the PAC, 40 Charlton St.

High School Musical — HAIRSPRAY — February 24th, 25th and 26th at 7pm and 2pm on Saturday the 26th in the PAC at 40 Charlton Street. Tickets are on sale at 8am in both school lobbies. $10 students and senior citizens, $12 for adults. Click here to see the show’s poster!

In 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, plump teenager Tracy Turnblad’s dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program. When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight. She then launches a campaign to integrate the show. HAIRSPRAY is not only a social commentary on the injustices of parts of American society in the 1960s but also a story of how a single person can make a change within a community. Tracy is a tornado of positivity and open mindedness that we follow as she navigates through high school and beyond.

LREI’s high school students have been working hard in rehearsals through this tough winter to bring you a spectacular show. We guarantee to warm you up and blast away the winter blues! This huge production, with larger than life characters and up beat numbers featuring our fantastic students should not to be missed. HAIRSPRAY is for the whole family and we sincerely hope you will come and support the many high school students and faculty involved.

  • Directed by Joanne Magee and Lorna Jordan
  • Musical Director: Matt McLean
  • Choreographer: Peggy Peloquin
  • Set Design: Jorge Dieppa
  • Costume Design: Mark Caswell
  • Vocal Coach: Susan Glass

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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

  • Fri, Feb 25, 2011: Affinity Co-Chair Mtg.
  • Mon, Feb 28, 2011: Community Service Mtg.
  • Tue, Mar 1, 2011: PA Exec. Mtg.
  • Thu, Mar 3, 2011: LGSA Meeting
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Red is Green: In February the Red is Green Committee will be recycling plastic bottle caps.  We are collecting rigid plastic caps such as caps on shampoo, water, milk and other beverage bottles. Also, pharmaceutical lids, flip top caps on tubes and food product bottles (such as ketchup and mayonnaise), and laundry detergents.  When these caps are thrown away, they often end up in rivers and oceans with drastic consequences for both wildlife and the environment. The caps will be recycled through the Aveda plastic bottle cap recycling program. Caps can be dropped off in the collection bin in the 6th avenue lobby. Click here to view a flyer with complete information.

Sports Committee: Ready for some indoor fun on a chilly afternoon? Our basketball teams are RED HOT! So warm up with friends and come to one of our exciting home games! Be prepared to scream, yell, wave your flags and MAKE SOME NOISE as we CHEER OUR TEAMS ON TO VICTORY! All games are held at Thompson Street Athletic Center, 145 Thompson Street. LET’S GO KNIGHTS!! Knights home game schedule for next week:

  • 2/24/2011 – JV Boys vs LFNY 4PM
  • 2/25/2011 – Varsity Boys and Girls ISAL FINAL – Intramurals Playoffs
  • 2/28/2011 – MS Boys and Girls Finals
  • 3/1/2011  – JV Boys Playoff
  • 3/3/2011 – JV Boys FINAL

Literary Committee: Did you ever wonder what that book was that had your child so enthralled, or why everyone is suddenly so gaga over teenage vampires? Then come to Well-REaD, a children’s and young adult book discussion event for parents, sponsored by the LREI Literary Committee. It will be held on Thursday, April 7th, from 6-8pm, in the Sixth Avenue building. Sign up for one of four book discussions led by our LREI librarians featuring titles that your children have read and enjoyed.

Like all good book discussions, wine and cheese will be served along with lots of lively discussion on some of the most popular titles published for youth today.  Books will be made available for order through the LREI Literary Committee, and make great additions to your child’s bookshelf. Click here for the list of books/order form and credit card authorization form.

Childcare will be available for those attending Well-REaD ($15 per child, $5 for siblings).  Sign-up at the Sixth Avenue reception desk (you may also e-mail Mary Shea, at mshea@LREI.org).

We’re looking forward to a night of lively discussions. Hope to see you there!

Important dates for Well-REaD:

  • Order books by Friday, February 25 (completed order forms may be handed in at the Sixth Avenue reception desk)
  • Pick-up books during the week of March 14 – 18 so you can read them over Spring Break.
  • Sign up for child care by Monday, April 4.
  • Well-REaD will take place on Thursday, April 7.

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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, 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:  K’s Movement Assembly  (note change)
Wed, May 25, 2011:   4th Gr. Assembly (note change)
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 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

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