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:
- School Councils (two positions on each: N/K, LS, MS, and HS)
- President-elect (must have held a position on the PA)
- Secretary-elect
- Treasurer-elect
- Communications Coordinator-elect
- Volunteer Coordinator (one-year term)
- Volunteer Coordinator-elect
- Fundraising Coordinator (one-year term)
- Fundraising Coordinator-elect
- Program Coordinator (one-year term)
- Program-Coordinator-elect
Read more…
Posted on February 8th, 2010 by cpongto
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The WINTER Giant Gym Night for 7th and 8th graders is Friday, FEBRUARY 26, 2010 from 6-8pm.
Lab School gym clothes must be worn. Students may sign themselves in at the Gym entrance with a contact phone number for parents or authorized adults, but must be signed out in person by a parent or authorized adult. The pool will be open so please bring a towel if you wish to swim.
For more information or to volunteer for this or future GGNs, contact Colleen Grogan (cgrogan@uchicago.edu). Parent volunteers are always needed - remember, these events cannot be done without you!
Posted on February 7th, 2010 by michaelmiloro
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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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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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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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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:
- 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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Parents are invited to the next Parents’ Association Meeting - Monday January 11, 2010 at 7 pm in Judd 126.
1) Hear about the exciting new proposed location for the Lab+ Early Education Center (EEC) at the Doctor’s Hospital site on Stony Island Avenue. See preliminary drawings, ask questions and give comments.
2) The main topic of the meeting will be Safety & Security at Lab. Meet members of the Security Advisory Committee and hear about topics currently being dealt with in the committee. We hope this is an engaging
conversation about important topics such as, campus access, communication about safety and security and foot and traffic patterns around the schools.
3) Also hear brief reports from the Director and Principals.
Please join us for this important meeting. Light refreshments will be served. Child care will be provided by after school staff. Please register at parents@ucls.uchicago.edu at least 24 hours before the meeting.
Posted on January 6th, 2010 by cpongto
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Store gift cards and gift items (e.g. Lab umbrellas, coffee and travel mugs, canvas tote bags) will be available for purchase in the Blaine Lobby during December 7-18. Proceeds will fund PA-sponsored programs like teacher grants, New Parent programs, community events, speakers, graduation and hospitality costs.
For all holiday fundraisers, including Innisbrook Wraps and Lab Spirit Wear (now including PJs!), please click on the red-colored link “Support the PA” on the right-hand column.
Posted on December 10th, 2009 by cpongto
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Parents of 7th-8th graders: Monday, Dec. 7, Judd 110, 7:00-8:30 p.m
Parents of 5th-6th graders: Thursday, Dec. 10, Judd 126, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
The Parents Association in cooperation with Mr. Reed will be sponsoring Parent-to-Parent talks facilitated by a licensed adolescent counselor with over 15 years of experience working with children, parents, and school personnel. Ms. Evelina Pereira-Webber has been conducting these valuable talks at Lab for a number of years.
If you have a sensitive issue you’d like addressed, you may contact one of the MS council representatives or Mr. Reed beforehand so it can be brought to the discussion anonymously.
As our children progress through middle school we have fewer opportunities to discuss societal pressures and parenting topics with other parents of our community. These can be very valuable exchanges especially as our children navigate adolescence.These talks are especially useful when parents come with issues particular to their children. We hope you are able to attend.
Susan Ataman (sataman@comcast.net); Lisa Curci (lisacurci@yahoo.com); Debbie Chizewer (dchizewer3@comcast.net); Michael Miloro (michaelmiloro@gmail.com)
Posted on November 10th, 2009 by michaelmiloro
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Dear Nursery, Kindergarten and Lower School Families,
Due to the weather conditions expected for Wednesday 12/9, the PA has decided to postpone the evening with Dr. Martha Pieper. The event will be rescheduled at a later time. Thank you for your interest in this important parenting event. For more information on Dr. Pieper and the Smart Love approach to parenting, please visit their website at http://smartlovefamily.org.
Posted on November 3rd, 2009 by labschool@boonstra.org
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