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Conservatory Lab
25 Arlington Street
Brighton, MA 02315
617.254.8904
www.conservatorylab.org
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| Family Notes
June 15, 2012
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Dear families,
Yesterday our sixth grade class left on their final expedition as Conservatory Lab Students, an end-of-year trip to Vermont. We said goodbye at a breakfast reception following the graduation ceremony, then sent them on their way to face the adventures that lie ahead.
Soon after, the rest of the school took to the open green for a joyful afternoon of games and cheers, the annual traditions of Field Day. In each classroom, it was a day of reflections, farewells, congratulations, and see-you-soons.
We hope you will stay in touch this summer over Facebook as we continue to post pictures and videos from the many wonderful moments we have shared this year. We will also be sending out a few more editions of Family Notes to let you know about exciting developments in the coming year.
Now, please enjoy some rest and rejuvenation. This year has been a masterful performance. After the final chord is sounded, there is nothing left to do but applaud and bow.
 Warmly, Diana Lam Head of School
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Thoughts from our Graduates
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"Be kind, be respectful. Be warm and open-hearted. Care for the little ones."
-Luis Benedicto Reyes
"Pave the way with peace"
-Azadi Charles-Sampson:
"Dare to dream big dreams."
-Wooddynne Dejean Louis
"Never give up. Always keep going forward."
-Jackie Funches
"Learn about Nature. Follow your dreams and beliefs. Give back to your community."
-Beatriz Goncalves
"Have the courage to make your own discoveries."
-Jeriyla Kamau-Weng
"Be a wonderful musician but also be a wonderful person. Do the right thing and care for others."
-Joshua Lewis
"Have the courage to take risks you believe are necessary to your goal. Be inquisitive. Don't give up."
-Julia Page
"Understand the ideas that lead to success or failure. Short term failure can lead to long-term success."
-Ezekiel Santiago
"Be determined and persevere in your work and you will achieve your goal."
-Adam Wertheimer
"Be responsible and conscientious in your work. Edit and redo until you get to your best."
-Nehemiah Yisrael
"Keep the Keys to Harmony in mind. They will help you to make the right choices"
-Melissa Vallejo:
Congratulations and best wishes to our graduates as they go forward to pursue their heartfelt ambitions!
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Second Spring Concert Dazzles, Astounds
 It was standing room only at Longy's Pickman Concert Hall as the Bernstein and Dudamel ensembles rose to a new level on Wednesday, delivering a performance of unprecedented caliber. Highlights from Bernstein included Dodi Li, a two-part choral performance; a stirring rendition of Brian Balmage's "Burst" for strings; and Christopher Schroeder's wind ensemble version of the Franz Bibel "Ave Maria." Dudamel Ensemble performed the popular "Viva La Vida" as a choral ensemble, and positively shone in their impressive orchestral lineup, which included a premier arrangement of "Yesterday" created especially for them by Steven Laven and concluded with the energetic finale, "Aboriginal Rituals" by Elliot Del Borgo.
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Learning Expeditions Conclude With Style and Flare
Last Friday visitors streamed through the school, bouncing from classroom to classroom in a continuous stream of learning celebrations. More stories and pictures will soon be up on Facebook, but for now here are the highlights of the last week of classroom presentations:
The K1 Circus
Our young performers have been studying the elements of a circus performance, including the characters, form, actions, and traditions that contribute to the excitement of the big top. As a class, they identified and honed their most impressive skills of acrobatics, contortion, tumbling, and balance. Last Friday, their work came to fruition in a stunning spectacle of talent and art.
Second Grade Music Video Premier
 The herpetologists of 2nd grade spoke with poise and presence at their culminating presentation last Friday. They shared the process of their research into the world of snakes and the creation of their products: a pamphlet on snake care, a collection of scientific drawings, and a music video based on Lady Gaga's "Born This Way," about the diversity of snakes. The video will soon be available on YouTube.
Fourth Grade Planet Poster Palooza
The fourth grade class wrapped up their study of the solar system with a presentation of planet posters. Each student assumed the personae of a different celestial body and told a story from its perspective.
Sixth Grade Mock Trial
 The students of 6th grade completed a study of the book Tangerine, by Edward Bloor. On Friday, they put one of the novel's central characters, Erik, on trial for his actions in the story. The students prepared opening remarks, rebuttals, and closing statements to sway the jury of 4th graders in their favor. Judge Gapp presided over an emotionally and intellectually stimulating round of oral arguments.
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Field Day
 Following the school's long-standing tradition, students in grades K1-5 assembled in the field for an afternoon of collaborative games and school spirit. Each student was assigned to a different color group, with representatives from each grade. The twelve groups rotated around to six stations, including Gym Club Calisthenics, a Pizza Box Relay, The Parachute, The Golf Ball Spoon River Jump, Kickball, and the playground water station.
The grand finale was a water balloon tossing championship, in which even the teachers participated! It was a joyful end to a joyful year.
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Second Graders Show Outstanding Achievement
 The Conservatory Lab 2nd grade class has ranked number 1 out of 105 participating 2nd grade classes in the National Achievement Network.
Congratulations to Ms. Gampel, Ms. Klove, and the 2nd grade class!
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