http://blogs.ucls.uchicago.edu/parents Just another UCLS Blogs weblog Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:17:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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, ... http://blogs.ucls.uchicago.edu/parents/2009/11/10/parent-to-parent-talks/ The Parents' Association is pleased to invite you to a rare opportunity to get your child-rearing questions answered by Dr. Martha Heineman Pieper of Smart Love. The Smart Love Approach will be presented on Wednesday, December 9, in Room Judd 126 from 7 to 8:30pm.  Dr. Pieper,a nationally recognized parenting ... http://blogs.ucls.uchicago.edu/parents/2009/11/03/smart-love-approach-wednesday-december-9-2009/ Did you miss the October 21st event?  Check out the presentation slides here.  Would you like to find out more about raising media savvy children or get specific questions answered?  Fill out this questionnaire (http://www.ucls.uchicago.edu/parents/media-savvy-kids-feedback/index.aspx) and the PA will arrange future discussions that are convenient for you.  Also visit www.commonsensemedia.org ... http://blogs.ucls.uchicago.edu/parents/2009/11/02/media-savvy-children-presentation/ The PA's Middle School Council is looking for a 'Few Good Women or Men' to organize a fun grade level event this school year for each of the 5th,6th, 7th and 8th grades.  Must be a current Lab parent in the grade in which interested, and have a big ... http://blogs.ucls.uchicago.edu/parents/2009/11/01/ms-parent-volunteers-need-for-grade-level-co-chairs/ The Parents' Association is pleased to announce the launch of its annual partnership with Innisbrook Wraps.  Log on to www.innisbrook.com, input our school ID (116411) and purchase high quality gift wrap, school supplies and gifts.  Please download this Flyer for step-by-step instructions. We earn 50% of all gift ... http://blogs.ucls.uchicago.edu/parents/2009/11/01/innisbrook-wraps-pa-fundraising-partnership/ Are there questions you would love to ask candidates for the new Lower School Principal position? Can you articulate the characteristics you would most like to see in the new Lower School Principal? If so, the Lower School Council would like to hear from you!!!  Please forward your questions ... http://blogs.ucls.uchicago.edu/parents/2009/10/31/ls-principal-search/ Join us for Bizaarnival in Sunny Gym, Saturday October 31st, from 12 - 4 pm, for Halloween fun, games, treats, and crafts! Take a hayless Hay Ride, explore the Haunted House, jump in a giant pumpkin, get your face painted, hear ghost stories, play Halloween games, get a jump-start on ... http://blogs.ucls.uchicago.edu/parents/2009/10/31/bizaarnival-october-31/ GIANT GYM NIGHTS 5th & 6th graders:   Friday October 23 7th & 8th graders:  Friday October 30 Students may sign in at 7:00PM, must wear lab school gym clothes, bring a towel and cap if they wish to swim, and must be SIGNED OUT by a PARENT at 9:00PM. Parent volunteers are needed ... http://blogs.ucls.uchicago.edu/parents/2009/10/17/giant-gym-nights-friday-oct-23-and-30/ It's almost here...this Friday, October 16 is Lab's Second-Ever Grandparents and Grand friends' Day. It's a chance for students from nursery to 5th grade to invite their grandparents or grand friends to come to the Lab School with them. Over 450 guests are expected to attend.  Grandparents and Grand ... http://blogs.ucls.uchicago.edu/parents/2009/10/13/grandparentsgrand-friends%e2%80%99-day-friday-oct-16/ Have questions about N/K and LS curriculum, programs, or overall school philosophy you've always wanted to ask? Join fellow parents in a conversation with Principals Carla Young and Beverly Biggs after morning drop off. Please feel free to submit questions or topics for discussion in advance of the ... http://blogs.ucls.uchicago.edu/parents/2009/09/25/nk-ls-principal-chat-1012009-126-judd-845/