Lower School Update - May 13, 2019

The Eagle’s Nest

Two classes were awarded the Golden G award on Monday for demonstrating the Eagle Way. Congratulations to Mr. Maykut’s second grade class and Ms. Murphy’s fourth grade class!

Parent Input Survey and Beginning of the 2019-20 School Year
This week an important email will be sent to all parents (to parent email addresses listed in Veracross). Within the email, there will be a link for parents to share strengths, areas for growth, and any other information that may be relevant for the child’s teacher next school year. Additionally, the email will share information about upcoming professional development for Lower School faculty in math and science in August, along with the Lower School start date for the 2019-20 school year.

‘Snowplow’ Parenting?

We have seen recently there have been cases where parents have gone to the extremes to ensure their children do not experience obstacles in their lives. Have these parents gone too far? The New York Times recently published an article about this topic. Click here to read: How Parents Are Robbing Their Children of Adulthood.

Upcoming Important Dates

May 6 to 17	MAP Testing
May 16	Pre-primary field trip - Pet Zoo (Julia M., Cibele T. & Alex H.)
May 17	LS Community D Assembly (8:15 am auditorium)
May 24	1st grade field trip - Toca da Raposa 2nd grade field trip - Museu Lasar Segall (Ms Mendonça class)
May 27	2nd grade field trip - Museu Lasar Segall (Mr Maykut class)
May 30	2nd grade field trip - Museu Lasar Segall (Ms Wilker class)
May 31	4th grade Maracuja Day 2nd grade field trip - Museu Lasar Segall (Ms Stoll class)
June 6	5th Grade Recognition Ceremony (9:00 auditorium)
June 7	Last day for students (Dismissal at 11:30)

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