Weekly Update

Dear Families:

A longer message next week as I am about to go take my dunkings at the Fun-Raiser. For those of you who succeeded in knocking me into the tank, well done! For those who missed the chance this go around, start saving your spare change for the next time I’m in the tank.

Of General Interest . . .

1) On Friday, May 26th, we will hold our annual Field Day at Pier 40. This is an exciting school event in which students from all three divisions will have the opportunity to participate in a fun-filled day of recreational activities. Students will spend the first part of the day in activities with their buddies. The younger lower school classes will return to the school after this while the third through twelfth grades will participate in a variety of activities in mixed age groups. Students will need to bring their own lunch along with a container of water. (No nuts or seeds, please.) Plastic bottles are fine, but please no glass containers! Clothing should be comfortable and easy to move in, shorts or sweatpants and athletic shoes. No sandals. Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat are strongly recommended.Finally, it is very important for students to arrive at school on time, by 8:30AM. We will return to school in time for 1:00PM dismissal. Fours through First Grade will be dismissed at 12:45PM. Thank you for your cooperation with this. We’re looking forward to a wonderful day!

2) LREI Track Athletes Garner Awards, State Recognition — The High School track team took third place in the GISAL track championship last week. The 4×100 meter team (comprised of middle schoolers Emily Konstam and Emma Vasta-Kuby and high schoolers Kristin Crichlow and Lily Wiggins) won gold (1st) in record-breaking time. Kristin Crichlow won the Silver (2nd) in the 100m and Emma Vasta-Kuby won bronze (3rd) in the 200m. Congratulations to all of the team members. Kristin and Emma qualified for the NY State AISAA Outdoor Track Championships, which was held yesterday. At the event, the track team ended its season on a high note. Kristin finished 2nd in the girls 100m, the 4x100m team finished 3rd and Emma Vasta-Kuby finished 5th in the 200m.

3) The annual 24 Game is underway with the Single Digit Double Dot competition having taken place last week and today. Semifinalists Parker (Fourth Grade), Rachel (Fifith Grade), and David (Sixth Grade) will meet at our Middle School meeting on Wednesday, May 31st. They will be joined by semi-finalists Max (Fourth Grade) and Cosette (Fifith Grade) in the Single Digit One Dot competition. In today’s other matches, Charles (Fifth Grade) prevailed over Kameron (Fifth Grade) in the Single Digit Three Dot competition, the Double Digit One Dot competition was won by Ryan (4th Grade) with Aaron (Sixth Grade) coming in second, the Double Digit Two Dot competition saw Ella (Sixth Grade) persevere over Henry (Sixth Grade); and in the Integer One Dot competition, Noah (Seventh Grade) won a hard fought match over Harrison (Seventh Grade). Congratulations to all of the 24 Competition participants and a well earned thank you to Margaret, Ana, Jenny, and Michelle for organizing such a wonderful event. We’re not done yet though, reports on the final matches, which will take place on the 31st, will be reported next week.

4) From Hig School principal Tony Fisher: Attached is a list of the colleges that our seniors have enrolled in for the past three years. This year’s class, like their predecessors, had a successful college search process. We are proud of each of them. A list of this year’s acceptances can be found at www.lrei.org. Congratulations LREI Class of 2006!!

5) On Friday, June 9th, the Middle School students will attend our High School Graduation Ceremony at the New York University. Students will leave the Sixth Avenue building at about 12:45. At the graduation, Middle School students will be recognized for their hard work, completion of their current grade and their movement to the next, and will join in the celebration of the accomplishments of the seniors as they move on to the next phase in their education. As this is a very special occasion, we ask that students dress appropriately—no jeans, no printed T-shirts, shirts with collars and shoes are preferable. After graduation, the students will return to the Sixth Avenue buildings by 3:15 or so.

6) From Middle School Librarian Jennifer Hubert Swan: It’s that time of year again! The Sixth Avenue library faculty need to start shelving and shelf-reading our book collection to review what materials have been brought back, what materials are missing, and what materials we need to replace for next year. In order to do this important work in a timely manner, we will be closing to circulation starting Tuesday, May 30th. After this date, no more books may be checked out of the library so that we can begin reshelving the collection. We encourage families to begin returning as many library books as possible during this time. Of course, the library space will still be open for student use. If you have any questions, please contact Me at jhubert@lrei.org.

7) Dig the tent out of storage! It’s time for the 13th annual LREI Camping Trip, which is scheduled for June 2nd-4th. It’s a great time filled with swimming, softball, fishing, campfires, s’mores and a wonderful dinner by Peter Hoffman of the Savoy. The cost is $30 per adult and $20 per child. For more information see us in the lobby on Wednesday, May 17th and Thursday, May 25th. Or contact Richard Cleves at 917-408-6211 or at richard@cxny.org. Or check the LREI website. A great time will be had by all. Payment deadline is May, 27.

8) Summers at LREI announces the LREI Institute. Please read the attached flyer for information about this exciting summer opportunity for students.

9) For updates on faculty performances, openings, presentations, and publications visit the Faculty in the News page on the school web site.

10) LREI is a member of NYC-Parents in Action (NYC-PIA). NYC-PIA provides parenting education, information and a communications network to help parents prepare their children and teenagers to cope with social pressures and to make sound choices towards a future free of alcohol and drug abuse. You can access their on-line calendar of events at www.parentsinaction.org.

For Eighth Grade Families . . .
1) For those families moving on to EI, you will receive about summer reading and summer math from the high school.

2) Mark your calendar: Eighth Grade Pre-Moving Up Party, Friday, June 9, 2006. Please Arrive by 6:00PM for Potluck Dinner and Recognition Program followed by dancing til 9:00PM at 40 Charlton Street, PAC.

3) The Moving Up Assembly will take place on Tuesday, June 13th, in the Sixth Avenue auditorium. The assembly will start promptly at 9:00AM and will run until about 10:30AM. Given space constraints we ask that only immediate family members attend (that being said, if there are extenuating circumstances please contact me directly). Immediately following the assembly, the 8th graders will return to their classroom, while parents will exit out the Bleeker Street doors and gather by the steps in front of Sarah’s classroom. The rest of the middle school community will exit the building from the 6th Ave side and then join families by the steps. When all are assembled, the 8th graders will receive their certificates and process one-by-one down the steps.

For Seventh Grade Families . . .
1) Please read the attached summer reading list. Information about the summer math assignment will be forthcoming.

2) The seventh grade potluck breakfast and Constitution Works event will take place on Thursday, June 8th. The breakfast will begin at 8:00AM and we will leave for Constitution Works at 9:15AM. This year’s venue is the US Bankruptcy Eastern Court House, which is located at 271 Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn, NY. We can take the A or the C train to Boro Hall. Your parent reps will be in touch with you about the potluck breakfast.

For Sixth Grade Families . . .
1) Please read the attached summer reading list. Information about the summer math assignment will be forthcoming.

2) The annual sixth grade poetry and potluck breakfast will take place on Tuesday, June 6th at 8:00AM. Your parent reps will be in touch with you about the potluck breakfast.

For Fifth Grade Families . . .
1) Please read the attached summer reading list. Information about the summer math assignment will be forthcoming.

2) Our innaugural Grecian Festival will take place on the evening of Wednesday, June 7th at 6:30PM. Your parent reps will be in touch with you about the potluck dinner.

Middle School Sports
Schedules and general information about Middle School sports programs can be found at http://lrei.org/athletics/at_4b.html. Information is also available through the LREI Sports Hotline at 212.477.5316 x 494.

Looking Ahead . . .
On the LREI web site additional information about upcoming events can be found at http://www.lrei.org/caleven/index.html (the middle school events page can be found at http://www.lrei.org/midschool/Events.html)

• Friday, May 26th – Field Day – School Closes at 1PM for Memorial Day Weekend
• Tuesday, June 6th, 8:00AM – Sixth Grade Potluck and Poetry Breakfast
• Wednesday, June 7th, 6:30PM – Fifth Grade Grecian Festival and Potluck
• Thursday, June 8th, 8:15AM – Seventh Grade Potluck Breakfast and Constitution Works!
• Friday, June 9th – High School Graduation – School closes at noon.
• Friday, June 9th, 6:00PM – Eighth Grade Pre-Moving Up Party
• Monday, June 12th, 6:00PM – MS Dance
• Tuesday, June 13th, 9:00AM – MS Moving Up Ceremony – School closes at noon for Summer Break

Don’t forget to check the LREI website for updates and interesting information – http://www.lrei.org.

Be well,
Mark

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