“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” – Pablo Picasso
Dear Families,
Last Friday, high school students enjoyed our annual Arts Festival. Thanks to all of the artists (and many parent-artists), Issac-Daniel Astrachan, John Towsen, P’08, John Wellington, P’09, Janet Koenig, P’08, Meira Gottlieb (sister of Micah Gottlieb, Dean of Students!), Les Guzman (company run by parents of Oskar Peacock ’08), Angela Jimenez, “JP”, Derick Grant (parent of Derick in the Fourth Grade, and Lulu in the Second Grade!), Imani Faye, Sandy Martini, P’07 and ’10, Scott Crowley, and Anne Sorce, who volunteered their time to provide workshops for the day. Workshops included, Painting the Clothed Figure; Composing Objects: A Lesson in Drawing Charcoal and Pencil; Polaroid Photography; Protrait Photography; Tap Dancing; and Multimedia Storytelling.
While students had memorable and educational times, I have to say, several of the visiting artists commented on how ‘professional’ our students are as artists themselves!Finally, many thanks to Micah for planning the day, and to the Arts faculty for their coordination of the many terrific workshops.
Speaking of arts, please come to the Middle School Musical, Into the Woods which opens this Friday at the Charlton Street PAC. The performance begins at 7:00PM. If you can’t make the Friday performance, there are performances on Saturday at 2:00PM and 7:00PM. Tickets will be on sale in the mornings in the Sixth Avenue lobby for $8 and will be on sale at the door for $10. What to expect . . . When a Baker and his Wife learn they’ve been cursed with childlessness by the Witch next door, they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell, swindling, deceiving and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red Ridding Hood, Rapunzel and Jack (the one who climbed the beanstalk!) This modern retelling of some classic fairy tales is suitable for all ages. I’ll be going on Friday night. See you at the theater!
All the best,
Ruth
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Interims for students earning B- and below will be posted this Friday, May 9, on “My Backpack”. If your child is not earning B- or below in any class, you may not see any update. If you have trouble accessing your child’s information, please email help_desk@lrei.org. If you would like interims mailed home, please contact Adria Maynor, amaynor@lrei.org, or 212-477-5316, x323. If you have any questions regarding a grade or comment, please contact your child’s teacher, grade dean or advisor, directly.
1. Inspired by the art show at Synchronicity Arts, and the previous Broadway benefits, Senior Ella Saunders-Crivello, has put together a two-day event/art installation and benefit at a gallery space on Mercer Street. Young artists from our school, Grades 9-12, donated their favorite, original art pieces for purchase; 80% of the purchase price will be donated to one of four charities–the artist’s choice. The charities are Action against Hunger, Doctors without Borders, the Susan G. Komen For the Cure Foundation, and Sean Casey Animal Rescue, a no kill shelter in Brooklyn, NY. This event, ArtACTION, will take place this Saturday, May 10 (opening reception, 3 PM-8 PM) and May 11 from 12 PM-8 PM, 7 Mercer Street, New York City. I have had the opportunity to preview the show; the works are incredible! Do not miss this opportunity to buy a wonderful piece of original art and make a contribution to charity!
2. The Second Annual Literary Magazine Publishing Party Coffeehouse is on May 17, 7 PM, Performing Arts Center.
3. The 15th annual LREI camping trip will be held on the weekend of June 6-8. All LREI families and their children — pre-K through high school — are invited to participate. As in past years, we expect that a good time will be had by all: hiking, swimming, sports, fishing, camping, cooking, eating, singing around the campfire, etc. The site, as in past years, will be near the Delaware Water Gap (somewhat north of where I-80 crosses the Delaware River). The cost will be $30 per adult, $20 per child. Also, we need volunteers to help with hauling food and supplies and equipment out to the camp site (and back) and providing extra space in their vehicles for those who need a ride out and back. More details will be forthcoming for those who are interested. We will have a sign-up table on the mornings on Friday May 16 and Wednesday May 28 at LREI. Please save the date and let us know if you are interested in receiving more information — and especially if you are interested in volunteering. Send an email to Larry White, Lwhite@stern.nyu.edu.
4. ONE DAY ONLY! The Spring into Summer Book Fair, May 22, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM, 6th Avenue Auditorium. Many titles from the Summer Reading List will be available.
5. It’s a Party to celebrate Sharon Dupree’s four years at LREI! Please join us for a Sixth Avenue Rooftop celebration on Tuesday, May 27th from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. All parents welcome. Childcare will be available in the Sixth Avenue Cafeteria. Please RSVP to Sharon Fong at sharonf@bflnyc.org if you plan to attend and to sign up for childcare by Thursday, May 22nd.