The work of learning

Last week one of our first grade classes opened their very own Learning Center with course offerings that included chess and guitar lessons, as well as horse grooming and self-portrait study. When I arrived at the Learning Center I had to stop at the front desk to choose a course. I was then told to go to the cashier to pay a fee after which I was escorted to the section of the room where my course was being offered. Most lessons were full, but luckily there was room in the horse grooming class. I learned all about the different parts of a horse, how to take care of a horse and the different ways you can ride a horse from a very experienced teacher. A video and model horse was used to demonstrate specific saddling and grooming techniques. “How to” books for each course were available at the door on your way out. What a very impressive learning community!All of that learning helped me work up an appetite so next I visited the Funky Earth Café run by another first grade class. The ambiance was colorful, clean and calm. The background music was upbeat and fun. A very gracious hostess greeted me at the door, asked how many were in my party and seated me at a table carefully prepared for a scrumptious meal. The wait staff immediately brought water to the table and gave me just enough time before coming over and asking me if I was ready to order. The menu included items such as a creative fruit salad, hot crepes and love knot cookies, all made by LREI students. Everything sounded delicious! I ordered a fruit salad and love knot cookies and thoroughly enjoyed every last drop. It was amazing to see the fruits of many weeks of the planning and work of first graders. Proceeds from both the Learning Center and the Funky Earth Café will go to charities selected by first grade students.

Best,

Sharon

 

 

Please view our on-line Lower School gallery for great photo’s of recent events: http://lrei.org/photos/0708/ls.

 

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Save the date: 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 at Lwhite@stern.nyu.edu. Please click here (0509-campingtrip) for a PDF flyer.

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A reminder that the Spring Book Fair is scheduled for Thursday, May 22nd. This is a great opportunity to buy titles fromt he summer reading lists. Please click here (0509-bookfair) for the PDF flyer.

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Being Smart On-Line: Parents of second through sixth grade students are invited to a discussion of Internet safety. LREI Technology teachers Celeste Dorsey, Steve Neiman and Tim Cooper will offer practical suggestions and helpful ideas. Participants are encouraged to bring questions and suggestions. Monday, May 19, 8:45AM, Sixth Avenue Cafeteria.

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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.

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The Middle School musical Into the Woods 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. See you at the theater! Please click here (0509-msmusical ) for the PDF flyer.

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LS class picnic schedule – All class picnics start at 6pm. Please contact your classroom parent representative to confirm the time, date and location for your class.

  • Wednesday, May 7 – Alison & Lisa’s third grade
  • Tuesday, May 13 – Gwen & Becka’s fourth grade
  • Wednesday, May 14 – Elaine & Ana’s third grade
  • Thursday, May 15 – Dot & Jackie’s second grade
  • Monday, May 19 – Dorothy & Debbie’s first grade
  • Tuesday, May 20 – Tasha, Rebecca & Dave’s second grade
  • Wednesday, May 21 – Gina & Emily’s first grade
  • Wednesday, May 28 – Jamie & Bonnie’s first grade
  • Monday, June 2 – Luise & Stacey’s kindergarten
  • Wednesday, June 4 – Lauren & Molly’s kindergarten
  • Monday, June 9 – Diane & Charles’ EK
  • Tuesday, June 10 – Beth & Caroline’s Fours
  • Wednesday, June 11 – Kate & Dave’s fourth grade

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PARENT MEETINGS & EVENTS

  • Friday, May 9 – 7PM: MS Musical
  • Saturday, May 10 – 2PM, 7PM: MS Musical
  • Wednesday, May 14 – 8:45AM: Second grade Assembly
  • Thursday, May 15 – 8:45AM: LS Parent Rep Meeting
  • For an up-to-date, searchable all school calendar, please visit lrei.org/calendar

 

LOWER SCHOOL NOTES & ATTACHMENTS

  • All grades: Please click here for the calendar for the 2008-09 school year.

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