Resources for Parents – from March 8 PA Meeting

Did you miss Monday’s presentation on Learning Tools:  How to Help Your Kids Tackle Homework?  If so click on the new “Parent Resources” link on the right-hand column of this page (top section) for information from Monday’s meeting along with other useful resources.  If you have other ideas for similar topics or resources you would like to have, e-mail the PA at parents@ucls.uchicago.edu.

Posted on March 10th, 2010 by cpongto
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Next MS Principal Chat: Thursday, Mar 11 - Grades 7& 8

Middle School Principal Amani Reed will meet with parents in Judd 126 from 8-9am on two March dates:

  • Wednesday, March 3:  5th and 6th grade parents
  • Thursday, March 11:  7th and 8th grade parents

Parents should bring any issues they would like to discuss.

Posted on March 8th, 2010 by cpongto
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Parents’ Association Board Nominations due March 29

Get Involved.  Help Make the Lab Schools the Best they can Be!

Dear Parents:

The coming few years will be a particularly exciting time for Lab, and as parents and guardians of students, we all have a chance to participate in these changes as part of the Parents’ Association.  The PA Board is pleased to announce openings for the 2010-2011 school year.  Here is an opportunity to join other parents and work with the Schools’ administrations and teachers to further foster the creative and collaborative environment Lab offers us all.

Nominations are being accepted Monday February 8th through March 29, 2010.  Please consider nominating yourself, or a friend or several who might be interested.  Time commitments vary depending on the position, and unless otherwise noted, all positions hold two-year terms.

Click here for Nominations Form and Descriptions of the Positions Available and please also feel free to email current Board members with any questions about the PA or the activities of the Board. We seek candidates for the following posts:

  1. School Councils (two positions on each:  N/K, LS, MS, and HS)
  2. President-elect (must have held a position on the PA)
  3. Secretary-elect
  4. Treasurer-elect
  5. Communications Coordinator-elect
  6. Volunteer Coordinator (one-year term)
  7. Volunteer Coordinator-elect
  8. Fundraising Coordinator (one-year term)
  9. Fundraising Coordinator-elect
  10. Program Coordinator (one-year term)
  11. Program-Coordinator-elect

Read more…

Posted on March 8th, 2010 by cpongto
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“Helping With Homework” Topic of March 8 PA Meeting

You are invited to the March Parents’ Association meeting:
MONDAY MARCH 8, 2010 at 7 pm in Judd 126

PRESENTING……
LEARNING TOOLS: HOW TO HELP YOUR KIDS TACKLE HOMEWORK  Read more…

Posted on March 4th, 2010 by cpongto
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8th Grade Event - March 5 After School Skating Fun

Please encourage your child to attend this upcoming 8th Grade Fun after school event Friday, March 5th.  Two hours of fun at Fleetwood Roller Skating Rink for the entire 8th grade community sponsored by the Parents Association! Read more…

Posted on February 26th, 2010 by cpongto
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Winter Giant Gym Night (Gr. 7/8) Feb 26 - Volunteers Needed

The WINTER Giant Gym Night for 7th and 8th graders is Friday, FEBRUARY 26, 2010 from 6-8pm at the school’s gym.  Read more…

Posted on February 23rd, 2010 by michaelmiloro
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N/K-LS Principal Chat - Wednesday Feb. 24, 8:45 a.m.

Nursery/Kindergarten and Lower School parents:

February 24, after drop off (8:45), stop by Judd 126 for coffee, pastries, and time with Beverly Biggs and Carla Young.  This is an occasion for one-on-one conversation with the schools’ leaders, and for parents to ask questions about their own experiences and those of their children.  This may also be the last chat with Beverly Biggs, so we hope you’ll join us!

Posted on February 7th, 2010 by cpongto
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Panel Discussion on Teens’ Risk Behavior - Feb 8

A Panel Discussion entitled Recognizing and Addressing Risk Behavior in Your Teen, featuring three noted experts in the fields of eating disorders, substance abuse and sexual behavior, will be held for members of the Schools’ community on Monday, February 8 at 7:30 pm in Judd126, sponsored by  U-High’s Office of Counselling Services, Office of the Principal, and High School Council  of the Parents’ Association.  Please contact Camille Baughn-Cunningham (cbaughn@ucls.uchicago.edu) or Carol Bernstein (eckste@sbcglobal.net) with questions.

Posted on February 5th, 2010 by cpongto
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PA Finance Committee Meeting - Feb 8 morning

The PA Finance Committee will meet on Monday February 8th at 8:30AM in Judd 126 to review the budget and current spending. The meeting is open to all parents.

Posted on February 4th, 2010 by cpongto
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Security Advisory Commitee

Parents’ comments and suggestions invited:
The Security Advisory Committee would like to hear your thoughts on safety and security at Lab specifically on campus entrance protocols, and foot and traffic patterns, and communication of safety and security issues.  Please send all comments or questions to parents@ucls.uchicago.edu and put “security” in the subject line.
Traffic Guard:
New Traffic Guard stationed at Blackstone and 59th.  In response to parent concerns, starting last Thursday January 7th, security personnel has been stationed at that Blackstone/59th Street intersection during second dismissal to help direct traffic so that children can safely cross.
Committee Information:
- Co-chairs:  Christopher Jones (Lab’s Director of Business Affairs), Lauren Polite (PA President), Tony Wilson (Lab’s Director of Faciliies and Security).
- Over the course of the year, the committee will analyze and evaluate current practices, compare them to best practices at other similarly situatied institutions and make immediate and long-term recommendations for improvement.  A special focus will be placed on how to best communicate about safety and security issues with the Schools’ community.
Useful Information:
- For more advisory information, go to Lab’s Parent Center: http://www.ucls.uchicago.edu/parents-center/index.aspx. Log in and click on “Parents Files” on lower right-hand column.
- To reach the UCPD in an emergency, dial 773-702-8181 or press the red button on one of the more than 300 emergency phones in the area.

Posted on January 13th, 2010 by cpongto
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