Lower School Update - January 30, 2018

Welcome Back

We were delighted to welcome all students and families back to school last Tuesday! We hope that 2018 will be a great year of learning and growth for us all!

Some big changes have occurred in the Lower School over the break. In particular, air conditioning is now set up in all classrooms. This is a welcome addition, particularly in the summer! We suggest having children bring a sweater to keep at school in case they feel cool in the classroom.

After School Activities

Another exciting semester of After-School Activities is on the horizon. Most of our Activities will remain with the same day/time, but there are a few exciting new options available. Here is the timeline for 2nd Semester Lower School After-School Activities:

Semester Two (revised) Activities Handbook	Sent to parents via email Thursday, February 1st
Online Registration	Opens: Friday, February 2nd at 4:00 pm Closes: Wednesday, February 7th at 8:00pm
Student Activity Confirmations sent to parents	Sent to parents via email by Friday, February 9th
Semester Two Activities Calendar	Begins the week of February 19th (After Carnival Holiday) Activities will finish the week of May 28th.

News from the Library

We look forward to welcoming British storyteller Clive PiG to Graded on February 9. He incorporates a huge collection of myths, legends, and fables into dramatic performances, often accompanied by music. He’s performed in schools in all corners of the globe, as well as sharing stories with children living on the streets and in a refugee camp. He’s also published two books of original tales and comic poetry. He’ll be sharing his love of stories with Lower School and Middle School students throughout the day. Parents are welcome to join performances at 8:15, 10:20, or 2:20.

Upcoming Important Dates

Feb. 9	LS Carnaval Assembly; Storyteller Assemblies
Feb. 12 - 16	No School - Carnaval
March 9	LS Community A Assembly (8:15am Auditorium)
March 16	LS Community B Assembly (8:15am Auditorium)
March 19/20/21	3rd Grade Field Trip to Republica do Lago
March 21	Half day of classes (students dismissed at 11:30am)
March 23	LS Community C Assembly (8:15am Auditorium)

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