Lower School Update - November 13, 2017

Learning Community Assemblies

Learning Community A started our second round of assemblies last week with a variety of fun presentations of learning. This week Community B will present on Friday in the auditorium starting at 8:15 am. Join us if you can!

PTA Coffee: Information Literacy in the Age of Fake News

Tuesday morning at 8:30 in the auditorium there be special parent coffee about information literacy. We hope you can join us for this important and informative session.

Proclamação da República Holiday

Just a reminder that Wednesday this week is a public holiday. There will be no school for students and staff.

The Eagle Way

This week, we introduced “The Golden G” at our Eagle’s Nest Assembly. The Golden G is a special award given to a class of students each week that works together and has demonstrated the core values and behavior expectations of the Lower School. We have one Golden G and it will be passed from class-to-class each week as we recognize the students and teachers for their effort and success. Congratulations to Ms. Davis’ class, this week’s winner of the Golden G!

LS Musical

Our LS Musical team is ready to share their performance! Join us November 22 at 5:30 pm for our musical The Phantom Tollbooth Jr.!

LS Holiday Concerts

Mark your calendars, the LS Holiday concerts will take place in December. On December 8, 2nd to 5th grade will present in the auditorium starting at 8:30 am. December 13 Pre-primary and 1st grade will present in the auditorium at 8:30 am. We hope you can join us for these special presentations!

Linda Sue Park is Coming to Graded!
Your Graded Libraries are thrilled to be hosting award-winning author, Linda Sue Park, the week of Nov 27-Dec 1. Ms. Park is the author of more than 20 books, from picture books to novels. While at Graded, Ms. Park will talk with students in PK5-grade 12. She will also offer a parent presentation on Tuesday, November 28 from 8:15-9:00 am. Students in grades 4-8 who would like to meet Ms. Park in a smaller setting to talk with her about her books and about writing are encouraged to participate in our Essay Contest. Twenty-five students will be selected for a special lunchtime event. Ms. Park's TEDx Talk, Can A Children's Book Change the World?, will give you a glimpse into her thoughtful approach to reading and writing. Livro Facil will have copies of Linda Sue Park’s books available for sale. Students will have the opportunity to have books autographed.

Upcoming Important Dates

November 13 & 14	5th Grade Salesópolis Trip
November 14	Pre-Primary Field Trip: Estação Natureza (Bruna and Fernanda O’s classes) PTA Coffee: Information Literacy in the Age of Fake News 8:30 am (auditorium) PTA Bookclub 1:00 pm (E12)
November 15	Proclamação da República Holiday (no school for students)
November 16	Pre-Primary Field Trip: Estação Natureza (Cibele and Joyce’s classes)
November 17	Pre-Primary Field Trip: Estação Natureza (Alex, Fernanda R. and Phelane’s classes) Community B Assembly 8:15 am (auditorium)
November 20	Dia da Consciência Negra Holiday (no school for students)
November 22	LS Musical: The Phantom Tollbooth Jr. 5:30 pm (auditorium)
November 23	Community C Assembly 8:15 am (auditorium) Thanksgiving (students dismissed at 11:30 am)
November 24	Thanksgiving Holiday (no school for students)
November 28	Visiting Author Linda Sue Park Parent Coffee 8:15 am (auditorium)
December 1	Community D Assembly 8:15 am (auditorium)
December 8	2nd to 5th Grade Holiday Concert 8:30 am (auditorium)
December 13	Pre-Primary and 1st Grade Holiday Concert 8:30 am (auditorium)
December 15	Students Dismissed at 11:30 am (holidays begin)

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