Lab E-News
Thursday, May 16th, 2013
All Schools
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Travels from the classroom: Third graders study the continents
MoreDuring winter term students in Lisa Sukenic’s class learned about Australia as part of the third grade continent study. Each student researched an animal turned and turned his or her findings into a journal. They penned their fiction-style journals from the point of view of a field researcher and included illustrations. Later, students created Aboriginal paintings using the dot technique and worked in groups to recreate the habitat in which their animals lived. The final part of the project included students creating travel pamphlets in the computer lab.
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Is your contact information up to date?
Before leaving for the summer, review your LabNet profile and update as needed to ensure that your email and mailing addresses are up to date. Lab will be sending Back to Lab information in August, and we want to be sure you receive it.
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Fun Run in honor of Coach Bud James, June 8, Washington Park
Bud James, long-time physical education teacher and U-High running coach, has stepped down from his coaching responsibilities. A special 5 km "fun run" on June 8 in Washington Park will honor Coach James and his accomplishments. Interested in running or helping out? Information is online or contact Paula Worthington or Lisa Curci.
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Winter wear and bike helmet donations end tomorrow
Place donations of winter coats, hats, gloves, and boots in receptacles in Blaine Lobby by Friday, May 17, and the Parents' Association will donate them to the CPS’s Academy for Global Citizenship. The school is in special need of bicycle helmets. Contact the PA with any questions.
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Register for the 2013 Maroons Team Sport Camps
These 2013 Maroons Team Sport Camps are for students in grades 6–11:
- Soccer: June 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 9 a.m.–noon
- Girls’ Basketball: June 17–21, 4–7 p.m.
- Boys’ Basketball: June 17–21, 4–7 p.m.
- Baseball: June 17–21, 9 a.m.–noon
- Tennis: June 17–21, 3–6 p.m.
- Running: June 17–21, 9 a.m.–noon
Cost is $185 per camp. For more information, contact the Athletics office at 773-834-1035 or register online.
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Next meeting about the transition to Earl Shapiro Hall & potential Blaine renovation, June 10, 6–7 p.m., Judd 126
Parents are encouraged to attend this meeting, which will cover new topics related to the transition to Earl Shapiro Hall and the potential renovation of Blaine Hall. A previously announced May 21 meeting has been postponed until this June 10 meeting. Responses to questions raised at previous transition meetings, and other FAQs, are on Lab’s website. A Parents’ Association meeting will follow at 7 p.m.
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Help make Rites of May happen
It takes a village, or at least an active group of parent and guardians, to put on Lab’s annual Rites of May festivities this weekend. There are lots of ways you can help!
- Sign up here to sell t-shirts on Friday
- Sign up here to help set up either Friday or Saturday
- Sign up here to make the rides, food, and fun happen on Saturday
We seek talent in all forms—controlling lines of eager climbers on the bouncy slide, twirling cotton candy. If you don’t have the talent, we’ll be happy to have your time and enthusiasm!
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Summer Lab 2013 filling up! Some space available
Register and pay online with a credit card. Adventure Kids Day Camp, Summer School, Summer Lab on Stage, Sports Camps, and Fun in the Sun all await your child's enrollment. Make it a summer to remember. Summer Lab 2013, where love of learning spends the summer!
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Attention Middle and High School student-athlete families: Save the date, May 29
The ninth annual Athletic Awards Ceremony will be on Wednesday, May 29 at 6 p.m. in Kovler Gymnasium. All student-athletes and their families are invited. If you have not received an Evite for this event, please contact Gail Poole.
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Single Parents Group meeting—June 3, 6:15 p.m., Judd 204
Dinner will be provided and babysitting by the Lab After School staff will be available. Please RSVP (with the number of adults and children) to Judy SooHoo by Friday, May 31.
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Textbook buyback program, June 11–13, Belfield Gym, Room 141
MoreLab parent volunteers will be available for the EZ Drop Textbook Buyback Program on
- June 11 and 12, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
- June 13, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Beginning May 28, students can generate their buyback quote, valid for 30 days (or until June 27). The program is available for any textbook, not just those purchased through MBS.
Lab parent volunteers will be available for the EZ Drop Textbook Buyback Program on
- June 11 and 12, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
- June 13, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Beginning May 28, students can generate their buyback quote, valid for 30 days (or until June 27). The program is available for any textbook, not just those purchased through MBS.
Visit Lab's virtual Bookstore or go to MBS Online and enter the school name and click “Sell My Books.” Families are encouraged to generate quotes early in the process for best prices. Use the password you used when originally ordering MBS books to ensure you receive any guaranteed buyback or loyalty bonus.
High School
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Give back to the community—make a difference as a mentor
The PA High School Council is looking for parents of current high school students interested in connecting with new Lab parents of U-high students to share experiences, answer questions, or simply serve as a friendly voice. Won’t you please help? For more information or to sign up as a mentor, contact PA High School Council members, Debra Weiner or Nila Barnes.
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Final exams, June 11-12
Final exams are scheduled for all math and science classes during the last week of class. Science exams will take place on Tuesday, June 11, and math exams will take place on Wednesday, June 12. The exam period on both days will run from 9–11 a.m.
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U-High Latin students earn top honors
MoreCongratulations to U-High Latin students for their unprecedented achievement on the 2013 National Latin Exam! See the full list:
Congratulations to U-High Latin students for their unprecedented achievement on the 2013 National Latin Exam! See the full list:
LATIN I
MAXIMA CUM LAUDE – SILVER MEDAL
Theodore Ando
MAGNA CUM LAUDE
Joanna Cohen
Max Kramer
Logan Young
CUM LAUDE
William Bremer
Harry Ni
Mose Sreebny
LATIN II
SUMMA CUM LAUDE – GOLD MEDAL
Lydia Fama
Walker Melton
MAGNA CUM LAUDE
Hajira Afreen
CUM LAUDE
Aya Nimer
LATIN III
SUMMA CUM LAUDE – GOLD MEDAL
Maud Jansen
Maggie Sullivan
Emily Xiao
MAXIMA CUM LAUDE – SILVER MEDAL
Rosie Ellis
Cameron Harter
Gregory Kerr
MAGNA CUM LAUDE
Max Archer
Clea Braendel
Eric Giger
Gabriella Rosenbacher
Tommi Tsao
Sophia Weaver
CUM LAUDE
Cat Eng
Lucy Huang
Jack Neal
Delana Penn
LATIN IV
MAXIMA CUM LAUDE – SILVER MEDAL
Jillian Dreixler (Prose)
Sheridan Small (Prose)
MAGNA CUM LAUDE
Lane Gunderman (Poetry)
Ben Meyer (Prose)
Katie Ragsdale (Prose)
CUM LAUDE
Charles Chamberlain (Poetry)
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U-High French students earn top honors
MoreCongratulations to U-High French students for their outstanding achievement on the 2013 National French Contest. See the full list:
Congratulations to U-High French students for their outstanding achievement on the 2013 National French Contest. See the full list:
- Students of Madame Baum who took the contest at level 1 are: Ishaan Dayal, Nikita Dulin, Elle Hill, Mira Jacobs, Boluwatife Johnson, Ruby Koontz, Jair Rojas, and Maria Soto. Nikita and Ruby both placed above the 95th percentile in the nation.
- Students of Madame Collet who placed in or above the 95th percentile in the nation are: Clara De Pablo, Christopher Healy, Jason Deng, Charles Chamberlain, Emma Lichter, Genevieve Nemeth, Rachel Housinger, Arun Sharma, Nathan Isaacs, Halima Mossi, Julie Murman, and Moira Differding. A special congratulation to Clara De Pablo who placed number one in the nation.
- Students of Madame Collet who took the contest at level 4 are: Philip Healy, Maud Jansen, Alexandra Radway, Cole Zimmerman. Madeleine Glotzer, Mia Luo, Carah Alexander, Ellen Audrain, Avery Broome, Lily Zhao, Grace Fioramonti-Gorchow, Sabrina Holland, Vivek Sarma, and Jen Xue. A special congratulation to Philip Healy who placed in the 95th percentile in the nation.
- Students of Monsieur Farver who took the contest at level 3 are: Tristan Acevedo, Arthur Chang, Apoorva Gundeti, Michael Horio, Eriko Koide, Julia Mearsheimer, Lily Olson, Maddi Ross, Madeline Sachs, Alex Schonbaum, Ele Stojimirovic, and Ross Tizes. Lily and Arthur both placed above the 95th percentile in the nation.
- Students of Monsieur Farver who took the contest at level 5 are: Nadja Barlera, Maya Hansen, Daniel Klonowski, Hannah Tomio, and Catherine Zhou. Both Hannah and Nadja placed above the 95th percentile in the nation, and Nadja took top honors being in the very top percentile in the nation.
Congratulations and félicitations to everyone who participated!
Middle School
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Rites of May: Middle School students can volunteer, too
Encourage your Middle Schooler’s volunteerism: ask him/her to run a shift at the carnival this Saturday. Students can help in one-hour shifts from 11a.m. to 5 p.m. at the cafe, international booths, or carnival games. Click this link for volunteer times that are still open and please sign up today!
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Upcoming MS concert
Choral concert on Tuesday, May 21, grades 8–12, 7:30 p.m., Mandel Hall.
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Grade 7 and 8 girls soccer school spirit event tomorrow, May 17, 4 p.m.
MoreWe need up to six parent volunteers to help the PA foster school spirit. Please give a little time to help set up concessions, sell snacks, and give away “We're #1!” foam fingers at the seventh and eighth grade girls soccer games on the Midway when we take on Francis Parker.
We need up to six parent volunteers to help the PA foster school spirit. Please give a little time to help set up concessions, sell snacks, and give away “We're #1!” foam fingers at the seventh and eighth grade girls soccer games on the Midway when we take on Francis Parker.
We have two shifts, one from 2:30–4 p.m. and the other from 4–6 p.m. Reply to Safi Runesha and tell her what shift you would like. We need four to six Middle School parents to make this a success!
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Continue public service at the Living Room Café in June
Continue the good work of the eighth graders who helped cook and serve meals at the Living Room Café. You and your Middle Schooler (ages 12+) can volunteer to help provide breakfast for those struggling with homelessness and poverty. Sign up for June 14, 16, 23, 28, 29 or 30. Learn more about this wonderful organization. Sign up for any of the breakfast dates. Contact Laura Van Peenan with questions.
Lower School
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Grade 5 band concert TONIGHT, Thursday, May 16, 7 p.m., Judd 126
Join fellow parents as band students in grade 5 share their musical talents in an end-of-the-year concert.
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Adoptive Parents Discussion Group meeting, Friday, May 17, 8:45–10 a.m., Judd 203
Join fellow adoptive parents for coffee and conversation. Contact counselor Linda Wax for more information.
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Blaine Lobby Sing, Thursday, May 23, 8 a.m.
Enjoy many of your favorite songs at the final sing of the year!
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Help us welcome new Lab families: Be a mentor
Remember when you were new to Lab and your mentor family helped with answers and advice? Now that you have your own insight, you can “pay it forward.” The PA’s N/K, PS, and LS Councils are looking for mentor families to ensure that new families entering in September have the same warm welcome we've all enjoyed. There’s more on what it means to be a mentor on the PA website. If you are interested or have questions about the program, email Cheryl Rudbeck.
N/K & Primary Schools
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PA Board nominations still open for new Earl Shapiro Hall/NK-PS positions
The Parents’ Association is still accepting Board nominations for two new openings on the Earl Shapiro Hall/NK-PS council through Monday, May 20. The Shapiro Hall job description and nomination form are on the PA’s web page.
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All-Kindergarten Ice Cream Social, Friday, June 7, 3-5 p.m., Blaine Courtyard
Come celebrate the end of an era! Join us in the Blaine Courtyard for an all-Kindergarten Ice Cream Social. There will be fun, games, and ice cream. We will put together items to include in a time capsule, as we are the last kindergarten class to reside at the historic Blaine campus. Siblings are welcome! We hope to see you there! Please RSVP by emailing Tina Louie.
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Adoptive Parents Discussion Group meeting, Friday, May 17, 8:45–10 a.m., Judd 203
Join fellow adoptive parents for coffee and conversation. Contact counselor Linda Wax for more information.