N/K & PS News

  • PA Board nominations still open for new Earl Shapiro Hall/NK-PS positions

    Posted May 15, 2013

    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.

  • All-Kindergarten Ice Cream Social, Friday, June 7, 3-5 p.m., Blaine Courtyard

    Posted May 15, 2013

    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.

  • Adoptive Parents Discussion Group meeting, Friday, May 17, 8:45–10 a.m., Judd 203

    Posted May 15, 2013

    Join fellow adoptive parents for coffee and conversation. Contact counselor Linda Wax for more information.

  • Help welcome new Lab families—be a mentor

    Posted May 1, 2013

    Remember when you were new to Lab, and your mentor family helped with answers and advice? Now that you have your own insights, you can “pay it forward.”

  • Grade 2 to 3 transition meeting, tonight Thursday, May 2, 6:30 p.m., Judd 126

    Posted May 1, 2013

    Parents of students who will enter third grade in the 2013–2014 school year are invited to attend a transition meeting to learn more about third grade. Teachers, counselors, and principals will provide information and answer questions about developmental changes, curriculum, and special activities that take place.

  • First grade family event, Saturday, May 4, 1–3 p.m., Jackman Field

    Posted May 1, 2013

    Bring your favorite book (or books) to donate to local schools in need and join classmates, siblings, and parents in a series of fun Saturday field day activities— kickball, long jump, and tug-o-war, to name a few! RSVP here. Any questions, or if you wish to volunteer your field day expertise, please contact Sara Skelly or Christine Sterkel.

  • Nursery & Kindergarten parent/teacher conferences, May 3 and 10: No school

    Posted May 1, 2013

    Parent/teacher conferences for N/K children will be Friday, May 4 and Friday, May 11. Sign up for a time slot with your child’s teacher. There is no school for Nursery & Kindergarten students on those days.

  • Transition meetings May 1 and 3, Judd 126

    Posted April 18, 2013

    Parents of students who will enter kindergarten, first, or third grades in the 2013–2014 school year are invited to attend transition meetings to learn more about these grade levels.

    • Nursery into Kindergarten: Wednesday, May 1, 6:30 p.m.
    • Kindergarten into first grade: Wednesday, May 1, 7:30 p.m.
    • Second into third grade: Thursday, May 2, 6:30 p.m.

    Transition meeting a planned for parents if there are significant changes from grade to grade. Teachers, counselors, and principals will provide information and answer questions about developmental changes, curriculum, and special activities that take place at each of these grade levels.

  • Readings now online for Parent Book Group’ diversity-focused discussion, May 1

    Posted April 18, 2013

    Join us, Wednesday, May 1, from 8:45–10 a.m., in Judd 204, for a diversity-focused Parent Book Group discussion, moderated by members of the PA Diversity Committee, with support from our N/K, Primary, and Lower School counselors. The articles and book chapters to be discussed are now on the PA website.

  • Earl Shapiro Hall transition meeting, Tuesday, April 16, 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Judd 126

    Posted April 4, 2013

    This is the second in a series of meetings for parents to discuss the upcoming transition to Earl Shapiro Hall. We will share the developing plans for drop-off and pick-up, carline procedures, and security for Earl Shapiro Hall. Childcare will be provided for the evening meeting.

View All News