Monday, August 26, 2019

Lower School Update - August 26, 2019

Back to School Night
All parents are invited to our Back to School Night on Thursday, August 29. During the evening, you will visit your child’s classroom and meet the teacher. Our specialist and Portuguese teachers will also be available to chat. The schedule for the evening is below.


5:30 to 6:00 pm
English Language Learner (ELL) Presentation (Auditorium)
- This presentation is for all our parents who have children in our ELL program.
6:00 to 6:30 pm
Classroom Presentations
- Teachers will present in their classrooms.
(please note Ms. Wilganoski and Mr. Gaines will be giving classroom presentations on Monday, September 2 at 6:00 pm)
6:40 to 7:00 pm
Presentation for all Lower School Parents (Auditorium)
- All parents are asked to attend this session with an overview of the Lower School and important updates for this school year. 
7:10 to 7:40 pm
Classroom Presentations
- Teachers will present in their classrooms.
(please note Ms. Wilganoski and Mr. Gaines will be giving classroom presentations on Monday, September 2 at 6:00 pm)
7:45 to 8:30 pm
Parent Social (Student Center)

Some other important information:
- Portuguese teachers will visit classrooms during the presentations. 
- Specialist teachers (Art, Music, and PE) will be available in the LS Art Room. 
- Our LS Librarian will be available in the Student Center. 
- If you require child care, please contact the LS Office at 3747-4808 by Monday, August 26 and we will make arrangements based on need. 


Learning Community Groups
This year we will continue to have our four learning community groups. Below you will find the list of classes in each community, along with assembly dates.
Learning Community Groups 2019-20

A
B
C
D
Pre-primary
Joyce B. and Fernanda O. 
Bruna M. and Fernanda R.
Alex H. and Julia M. 
Cibele Thomaz
1st Grade
Ms. Burnquist
Ms. Heineberg
Ms. England
Ms. Wilker
2nd Grade
Ms. Stoll
Ms. Keane
Ms.  Mendonca
Mr. Tarigo
3rd Grade
Mrs. Kulikowsky
Ms. Fitch
Mrs. Lomax
Mr. Rozentzvaig
4th Grade
Ms. Thibodeaux
Ms. Murphy
Ms. Trabelsi
Mr. Braszell
5th Grade
Mr. Gaines
Ms. Kitto
Mr. Wolfe
Ms. Gehrels and Ms. Wilganowski
Assembly Dates
Thurs Sept 12
Thurs Feb 13
Thurs May 14
Thurs Step 19 
Thurs Feb 20 
Thurs May 21 
Thurs Sept 26 
Thurs March 5 
Thurs May 28 
Thurs Oct 3 
Thurs Mar 12 
Thurs June 4 


Healthy Sleep Habits
Parents know that sleep is an essential part of child development.  Of course, when children don’t get enough sleep, they might be crabby but they are also more accident prone, have trouble remembering and focusing, and their bodies even have a harder time responding to bacteria or infections!  Make sure your child is getting enough rest by checking out these recommendations and tips.  


News from the Library
Congratulations to all of our participants in the Reading World Cup! 98 students and staff completed the challenge this year. Bronze and silver medals will be presented in classrooms on Friday and recognized at The Nest next Monday. Gold medals will be presented at The Nest. Our celebration ice cream party will be held Sept. 5 at 2:30. 


Be sure to bookmark our LS Library Website on your devices for easy access to the library catalog, eBooks, databases, and book recommendations, as well as access to numerous magazines for yourselves. Stop by our table in the Student Center during Back to School Night to see how to use Flipster to read things like Time, Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, National Geographic and Yoga Journal. 


Children After School
Just a reminder that children who do not take the bus are to be picked up promptly after school. If the child remains on campus, they must be directly supervised by an adult. If not with an adult, they may go to the Lower School Library or the Lower School Office where there is supervision until 4:00 pm. 

Upcoming Important Dates
August 26
LS After School Activities Begin
August 29
5:30-8:30 pm LS Back to School Night
September 2 to September 13
MAP Testing
September 3
8:30 am Lower and Middle School Parent Coffee: Deeper Learning in Math (Black Box Theater)
September 5
LS Brazilian Independence Day Assembly
September 6
No School
September 12
8:15 am LS Community A Assembly (Auditorium)
September 19
8:15 am LS Community B Assembly (Auditorium)
September 20
Lower School Movie Night
September 23
LS Special Rotation Day A
September 24
LS Special Rotation Day B
September 25
LS Special Rotation Day C
September 26
LS Special Rotation Day D
8:15 am LS Community C Assembly (Auditorium)
September 27
No school for students


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