n/k & lower schools
From the Principals: In the Spring
Nursery, Kindergarten and Lower School teachers have begun to review the Code of Conduct that is published in the handbook (pages 33 and 34) that parents received at the beginning of the school year. This document provides teachers, students, and parents with guidelines about the kinds of behaviors that make it possible for children and adults to work together safely and harmoniously in an environment that is conducive to learning.
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Final Lobby Sing of the Year
Come join students, teachers, and families Thursday, April 24 at 8 a.m. in Blaine Lobby at our last lobby sing of this school year. Lobby sing is a wonderful tradition celebrating the "joyful noise" our children bring to Lab.
Global Reading Challenge
Fourth graders recently competed in the Global Reading Challenge (GRC), which promotes the joy of reading and the understanding of various cultures within this country and around the world. Teams of our fourth-grade students share in the reading of ten titles. The books are chosen by children's librarians from the founding GRC program. Each student becomes an "expert" on at least two or three of the books. The teams compete in a series of spirited quiz bowls, answering questions about characters, plots and settings.
See a complete list of this year's GRC selections.
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middle school
Eighth Grade Trip to Washington, DC
To learn more about our trip and our relationship with Educational Tours, parents are invited to join their child for a meeting on Friday, May 9, at 8:15 a.m. in the Max Palevsky Theater in Ida Noyes. The meeting will be a chance to meet the chaperones and to hear from Barry Slotnick of Educational Tours, Inc. Mr. Slotnick will update us on the support Educational Tours provides for our eighth grade group--the airline arrangements, hotel accommodations, and the touring plans.
The meeting also is a chance for parents, guardians, and students to ask questions and gain more information in preparation for what we know will be a very positive and memorable class experience. We will soon have the permission form, emergency contact information sheet, medical information sheet, student contract, packing list, and itinerary for the upcoming trip available online. Please watch your e-mail for more information.
Change in Middle School Office Staff
As many of you know, the long time Assistant to the Principal Grace Morgan will be away from school for the remainder of the school year. If you have announcements or questions for the front office, please call 773-702-9447 or e-mail. We will have the daily bulletin back online shortly.
Spring Musical, Back to the 80’s
The Middle School spring musical, Back to the 80’s, will be performed on Friday and Saturday nights, April 25 and 26, at 8 p.m., and on Sunday, April 27, at 2 p.m., in Blaine 214. Tickets go on sale in the cafeteria during Middle School lunch period beginning Thursday, April 17. To be as fair as possible, individual students may purchase only two tickets at a time. Payment may be made by cash or a check payable to The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools. Tickets are $5.00.
Eighth Grade Concert Date Change—Now April 29
The eighth grade spring concert, originally scheduled for April 24, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 29. Starting time and location remain the same, 7:30 p.m. at Mandel Hall. This change facilitates rescheduling guest speaker, author Daniel Pink, whose original visit was cancelled due to weather. The new scheduling allows families to attend both events. We apologize for any inconvenience. Contact Allison Jones or Brad Brickner with questions.
Grade Level Transition Meetings
Transition meetings help students and their families get a sense of what their child will experience the following year, to outline the differences between the grade the students are currently in and the grade they will be in, and to give families an opportunity to hear from some of the faculty members, the dean of students, the counselor for the grade level, and our learning consultant. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.
Grade 5 to 6: May 14, 8:30–9:30 a.m., Judd 126
Grade 7 to 8: April 25, 8:15–10:15 a.m., Judd 126
Seventh Grade Camp—Pretty Lake
On Wednesday, April 16, the 7th grade will gather at 10 a.m. in Judd 126 to talk about their upcoming trip to the Adventure Centre (Pretty Lake) in Mattawan, MI. Parents and guardians are welcome to join the students to learn more about this outdoor adventure education program that the class will be participating in from May 13–16. If you have any questions, please contact Middle School Assistant Principal, Allison Jones.
Fall Sport Registration is the week of May 5–9
Sign-up lists will be posted outside of the Athletic Office in Sunny Gym, Room 117. The Middle School fall sports line-up is as follows:
Coed Cross Country (grades 7 & 8)
Girls Volleyball (grades 7 & 8)
Boys Soccer (grades 7 & 8)
Change in Illinois Physical Exam Form, 5th & 6th Grades
The State of Illinois has changed the grade in which parents submit a required physical exam and immunization form. Starting next school year, the form will be required of children entering sixth grade; previously it was required for rising fifth graders.
If your child will be a sixth grader next fall and you sent us a school physical form for the 2007–08 school year, you will not be required to submit another form this fall. If we need an immunization update, we will notify you by mail.
If you have any questions, contact the school nurse.
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high school
Senior May Projects begin May 12
Over 100 seniors have applied to complete a May Project this year. May Projects allow seniors to explore areas of interest that take place outside of U-High. Seniors have four weeks devoted to doing these projects. A faculty member coordinates the design and pursuit of a student's work, and projects are reviewed by a committee of faculty members. This year projects vary from working in an AIDS clinic to attending flight school to campaigning for Barack Obama.
Debate Team Sends Two Students to the National Debate Tournament
Two High School students, Claire Milsted and Elisabeth Morant, were selected to compete in the Debate Nationals to be held in Las Vegas from June 15–20. Both students did well in several large tournaments and as a result have moved on to compete with students from across the country. Debate coach Anna Blinstein as well as assistant coach Sarah Grusin will continue to help students as they prepare for this competition.
Fall Sport Registration is the week of May 5–9
Sign-up lists will be posted outside of the Athletic Office in Sunny Gym, Room 117. The High School fall sports line-up is as follows:
Boys Soccer (JV & Varsity)
Coed Cross Country
Girls Swimming (JV & Varsity)
Girls Tennis (JV & Varsity)
Coed Golf (JV & Varsity)
Girls Volleyball (JV & Varsity)
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community
Summer Sizzle: Summer Lab on Stage
Calling all aspiring actors, actresses, singers, and dancers to the stage for yet another installment of Summer Lab on Stage, Summer Lab’s theater training company headed by co-directors Katy Sinclair and Marc Piane. Six weeks of singing, dancing, and rehearsal await, with a culminating live performance for friends, family, and fellow campers. So, come one, come all! And remember . . .“There’s No Business Like Show Business!” Information and registration for Summer Lab on Stage and all Summer Lab 2008 offerings are currently available at http://summerlab.org or 773-834-7766.
TV Turn Off Week, April 20-26
The Physical Education Department encourages you to participate in the National Turn
Off the TV week to promote less screen time and encourage physical activity. Go out and play with your kids!
A.C.E.S. (All Children Exercising Simultaneously) Parent Participation Day
Come meet your child in physical education class (other adult substitutes are welcome) and don't forget your gym shoes!
3rd Grade–Tuesday, May 6, 9:55-10:40
K-2 and 4th grade–Wednesday, May 7
(notices will be handed out for times/location)
Register for Maroons Team Sport Camps
Who: Middle School and High School Students.
When: June 16–20: Coed Golf, Boys Basketball, Girls Tennis, Coed Swimming, Coed Cross Country.
June 13–18: Coed Soccer
Where: U-High & Lost Marsh Golf Course
Cost: $185/per camp
For more information visit the Athletic web page.
Athletic Awards Reception and Ceremony, June 4
Middle and High School student-athletes and their families, mark your calendars. The Fourth Annual Athletic Awards Reception and Ceremony will be held Wednesday, June 4, at 6 p.m. in Kovler Lobby and Gymnasium. Celebrate our athletes' successes!
Maroons Baseball Team Holds Spring Training in Florida
The U-High Baseball team returned April 23 after a week of spring training at the
Cocoa Expo Center in Cocoa, FL. Players and coaches participated in two practices per day and three games during their stay. This productive trip represents the first ever out-of-state training and competition for a U-High team. The team not only emphasized basic fundamentals and conditioning, but also used the games to evaluate players for the upcoming season. The Maroons went 1-2 versus three opponents (including Andover Academy). Coaches Keronn Walker, Wayne Hegner, and Dan Dyra traveled with the team.
Music Department Blog
Check the Music Department blog for upcoming news and events and to keep current with the activities of our talented young musicians.
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