February 11, 2022
Dear Lower School Families,
Congratulations to our fourth-graders on both wonderful performances of “Madagascar – A Musical Adventure Jr.” yesterday! During the afternoon performance, several students in the audience were dancing to the catchy songs of this popular show and movie. A special thank you to Michelle Schroeder-Lowrey and Amy McLaughlin for all of their dedication in directing and preparing our fourth-graders. In addition, the fourth grade faculty provided extra support and assistance, and we had many parents helping behind the scenes with costumes, the set and other aspects of the show. Thank you to all involved.
Parent Forum: Our New Makerspace
We are excited to show off our new Lower School Makerspace that was renovated over the summer. Mark Mitchell and Todd Martin will showcase how lower school students use the tools and the new space to explore, create and problem-solve. We will meet in the lower school entrance lobby on February 22 at 8:30 a.m. and then move to the Lower School Makerspace. Come prepared to learn, play and discover! If you are planning to join, please sign up using this form (space is limited to 20).
Lower School Families Group Page
We now have a new resource for lower school parents and guardians… the Lower School Families Group Page in MySchoolApp. When you log in to MySchoolApp, click on “Groups” at the top of the page. In this resource you will find current and past letters, upcoming events, announcements and frequently requested links such as the Absence Request Form, Dress Code and the 2022-23 Key Calendar Dates.
Afternoon Carpool
Please make sure your carpool name sign is visible to the teachers at carpool. This will help our faculty move the carline along much more quickly and efficiently. If you need a replacement sign, please contact Michelle Saling in the Lower School Office.
Parent Book Club
From the publisher:
“Research reveals that American kids lag behind in academic achievement,
happiness, and wellness. Christine Gross-Loh exposes culturally determined norms
we have about ‘good parenting’ and asks ‘Are there parenting strategies other
countries are getting right that we are not?’ This book takes us across the globe
and examines how parents successfully foster resilience, creativity, independence,
and academic excellence in their children.”
We will meet to discuss Parts 1 and 2 on Tuesday, March 1, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the dining hall (fireplace-side). If you plan to join us for the discussion, please complete this short form.
Parenting Article
Upcoming Events in the Lower School
- February 14: Valentine’s Day – individual class celebrations
- February 18: Professional Development Day (no school for students)
- February 21: Presidents Day – no school
- February 22: Parent Forum – “Our New Makerspace”
- February 22: Conference Scheduler opens at 7:00 p.m.
- March 4: Conference Scheduler closes at noon
- March 9-11: Parent-Teacher Conferences (noon dismissal on March 10, no school on March 11)
Warm regards,
Head of Lower School
