n/k & lower schools
Breakfast with the Principals Mark your calendars for “Breakfast with the Principals” on Wednesday, October 24, at 8:45 am in Judd 126. All Nursery, Kindergarten, and Lower School parents are invited to meet with principals Carla Young and Beverly Biggs. There will be a brief presentation and time for questions. Come learn more about Lab!
Bizaarnival—Saturday, October 27 Bizaarnival, a safe alternative to Halloween, will take place on Saturday, October 27, noon–4 pm. Bizaarnival offers games and activities for young children and is run by our very own high schoolers. Bring the whole family for some good old-fashioned fun.
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middle school
7th Grade Dunes Trip
The 7th grade recently supplemented their ecology studies with a hands-on experience at the Indiana Sand Dunes. Led by science teachers Sandy Bixby and Mark Wagner, they journeyed to the Indiana National Dunes Lake Shore, a National Park Service site where open beaches, grass covered dune ridges, blowouts, dunes with woody shrub vegetation, pine-forested dunes, and oak-forested dunes can be seen in the course of a mile-long walk.
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Grades 7-8 Giant Gym Night on Friday The first Giant Gym Night of the year, for 7th and 8th grade students, will be this Friday, October 12, from 7-9 pm. Lab School gym clothes must be worn. Students may sign themselves in at the Sunny Gym entrance with a contact phone number for parents or authorized adults but must be signed out in person by a parent or authorized adult. The pool will be open so please bring a towel if you wish to swim. For more information or to volunteer for this or future GGNs, contact Sue Mochel. Parent volunteers are always needed—it can’t be done without you!
Registration for Boy's Basketball Still Open It's not too late to register to play boy's basketball this winter. Head Coach Troy Caldwell encourages all interested students to join the boy's seventh and eighth grade basketball teams. Stop by the Athletic Office to sign up or contact Coach Caldwell at
773-587-8607 or email There's a place for your student!
Picture Day Prep
Picture money is due Monday, October 15.
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high school
Annual Sophomore Retreat
Each fall the sophomore class takes off for southern Wisconsin on a three-day retreat. This year's retreat, centered on service opportunities, was a great success, with sunny weather and cheerful participants.
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Parent/Teacher Conferences—Thursday, November 1
U-High Parent/Teacher Conference Day is on Thursday, November 1, 11am–8pm. A few suggestions to make the conferences with your child’s teachers as effective as possible: - >Before Conference Day, talk to your child about his/her classes. What is his/her perception of how each class is going?
- > Spend time reviewing any material you received at Open House to refresh yourself on course expectations.
- >You should have received midterm reports. These reports provide excellent information on how your son or daughter is doing at the halfway point of the quarter. Use the reports as a starting point for conversations with your child's teachers. You should also go over these reports with your child; they might be a good starting point for conversations with your child about classes as well.
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community
University of Chicago Humanities Day Saturday, October 27
Everyone is invited to attend the 28th annual University of Chicago Humanities Day— the longest running event of its kind in the city— featuring a free day of presentations, discussions, screenings, performances, and exhibitions. This one-day event, on the University of Chicago's Hyde Park campus, is open to the public, with sessions 9:30–4 pm.
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Help Us Plan the All-Schools Science Expo, February 23
Lab Schools parents and students—present your science demos, projects, and talks for
Science Expo 2008. General volunteers are also needed for this fun community event.
One hour of your time is all we need. Contact Diane Snider.
New Parent Welcome Survey
The NK/LS Council recently emailed an online survey to new parents to gather feedback on welcoming efforts organized by the Council. If you are new to Lab this year, please help us improve upon these outreach efforts by taking a moment to fill out the online form.
Medical Center and PSD Event—RSVP by Friday
Parents associated with the UCMC and PSD are invited for a special reception on October 20 at the Smart Museum. Dean James Madara and Lab Director David Magill will comment on the impact of the Medical Center and Physical Sciences Division families on Lab's student community and philanthropic participation. A committee of parents hosts the event. Additional information here.
Dewey Founder's Society and DePencier Society Wine Tasting Event
On November 17, Lab will recognize its parent and alumni annual leadership donors while showcasing recent improvements in the arts programs made possible by Connections 2007. The evening will feature the newly restored Middle School theater Blaine 214, an exhibit of student-made art, and the U-High Jazz Band. The hosted wine tasting will offer a selection of international wine and gourmet food pairings. For information on this invitation only event please contact Monica Wilczak at 773-702-2051.
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