Parents' Association

  • “Feed Your Kids Wisely” February 24, 8:45 a.m., Judd 126

    Posted February 22, 2012

    Please join fellow parents to hear UChicago nutritionist Lara Field discuss the foundations of healthy eating and how eating wisely can prevent future disease. Ms. Field will also discuss the new food pyramid and nutritional needs as children grow and develop. Email the PA with questions.

  • Parent Diversity Committee Meeting, March 9

    Posted February 22, 2012

    All parents interested in being involved in the Parent Diversity Committee are invited to an inaugural committee meeting on Friday, March 9 at 9 a.m. in the Booth School cafeteria. Click here for an overview of the 2011/2012 mission and priorities of the Diversity Committee. Questions, please contact Angela Cobb.

  • Help the PA with "Box Tops for Education"

    Posted February 22, 2012

    Those little pink "box tops" found on the packaging of all kinds of groceries and household products can really add up in support of Lab. Please clip them out and drop them off— each one's worth a dime, when the Parents Association turns them in. There's been a collection box in Blaine, and the PA is adding other boxes in the High School lobby and the Judd entrance.

  • PA Board Retreat

    Posted October 31, 2011

    PA Board Retreat
    There will be no General PA meeting in November. Instead, the PA Board will hold its annual retreat on Thursday November 3rd from 6 - 9 pm at the home of Brian and Tracy Coe. The Board will look at internal strengths and weaknesses and discuss the year ahead. All parents are welcome. Questions, contact the PA.

  • PA meeting on diversity, December 12, 7 p.m., Judd 126

    Posted October 20, 2011


    Please join us for the next Parents’ Association meeting to discuss diversity at Lab, featuring a speaker on “How to Talk to Your Kids about Differences.” Also hear an update on Lab’s diversity efforts. Questions? Contact the PA.

  • If you missed the PA’s Cyber Safety discussion…

    Posted October 20, 2011

    Handouts from the meeting can be found on the PA website under Parent Resources. Also, check out the newly-released Parents’ FAQ put together by Lab’s Information Technology department.

    For an excellent resource on parenting information, movie/book/game reviews and recommendations, and discussions on many media safety topics, visit Common Sense Media.

    All parents are encouraged to continue the dialogue by emailing questions and parent-to-parent suggestions. Suggestions will be posted on the PA Parent Resource page

  • Cyber Safety: Raising Kids in a Fast-Changing Digital World

    Posted October 11, 2011

    Join fellow parents, Lab’s principals, and IT and computer experts Monday, October 17 at 7 p.m. in Judd 126 as we discuss the latest digital devices and their capabilities, social networking, and gaming sites. Learn how to keep kids safe as they engage the digital world and become familiar with resources offered by Common Sense Media. The session will begin with a general overview followed by breakout sessions organized by student age levels. Send questions you’d like answered to the Parents’ Association.

  • PA hosting first N/K and LS “Costume Swap,” Friday, October 7th from noon – 4:00 pm, Judd 126.

    Posted September 30, 2011

    During the week of October 3-7, the PA will be collecting lightly used Halloween costumes in Blaine Lobby, Judd Entrance, Woodlawn Office and Woodlawn Kitchen. On Friday, October 7, 2011 from noon – 4:00 pm join us in Judd 126 for the “swap.” All donated costumes will be displayed and families can “shop” for a costume. Donate a costume, get a costume (no tickets, honor system). Nothing to donate? Come anyway and make a $5 donation to a local charity. Volunteers needed, contact Lauren Polite.

  • Parents Approve Revised Bylaws

    Posted September 30, 2011

    By a unanimous vote, the proposed bylaw changes were approved at the September 12, 2011 meeting of the Parents’ Association. Check out the revised bylaws. A sincere thanks to the bylaws review committee: Liisa Thomas, Nancy Stern, Angela Walker, Ken Housinger, DeAnna Williams-Akerele, Sheila Sokolowski, Peri Altan, James Lindsey, Maria Carrillo, Norma de Yagcier and Carol Bernstein.

  • Ballot on Updated PA Bylaws

    Posted August 31, 2011

    With the help of a committee of dedicated Lab parents, an amended set of bylaws has been created to make the document fit better with the current operation of the Board. Please review the description of the changes along with a redlined version of the proposed bylaws and return the ballot by September 12 by email or at the September 12 PA meeting.

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PA Calendar

Fri. 02/24

Feed Your Kids Wisely - NEW DATE

8:45 AM - 10:00 AMJudd 126
Fri. 03/09

Parent Diversity Committee inaugural meeting

9:00 AM - 10:00 AMChicago Booth café
Fri. 03/30

2nd Grade Event - A Muse visit

5:00 PM - 7:00 PMCafeteria
Thu. 04/12

PA Meeting - Ken Ginsburg - "Teaching Resilency"

7:00 PM - 8:30 PMJudd 126
Thu. 05/17

LD@Lab meeting

8:45 AM - 9:45 AMChicago Booth Cafe
Mon. 10/01

PA Meeting

6:30 PM - 8:00 PMJudd 126
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