| Upcoming Events
Saturday, October 5th
Play Me, I'm Yours
Tuesday, October 8th
Voter Registration Forms Due
Thursday, October 10
5:30 - 6:30 PM
Curriculum Night Grades 3 - 7
25 Arlington St
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| Conservatory Lab
Grades 3 - 7
25 Arlington Street
Brighton, MA 02315
617.254.8904 Grades K1 - 2 320 Washington Street Brighton, MA 02315
617.208.6200
www.conservatorylab.org |
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| Family Notes
October 4, 2013
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Dear Families,
With all the disarray in our nation's capital this week, my mind has been filled with thoughts of the elements that are part of good citizenship and good community which we strive to develop in our students and in our school.
Primary among these is compassion, which is one of the values that our middle school students have made part of their Creed. As a compassionate person each wants to use their words and actions to console and care for others in need. They want to try to see things from someone else's perspective. I see that inherent in this are the concepts of respect, tolerance and understanding of each other and a sharing of ideas that goes into making sensible rules that govern a community well.
We need good citizens to build good communities to make our world a happier, safer place to be. Some of the signs of a good community include shared values, diversity and thoughtful discussion about the issues that affect the community. We have a common need to come together to share and to help those who cannot help themselves. There are good things in our world which must be cherished and looked after by all those who value them. Our responsibility is to care for our community and our world and have our actions demonstrate that.
Have a wonderful week-end.
Warmly,
Diana Lam
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Welcome Ms. Ramsey
Please help us welcome Ms. Nefta Ramsey, our new receptionist.
 She is an alum of the first graduating class at Codman Academy Charter Public School. She has a strong background in administrative work, within the health and customer service fields and a passion for working with children from different communities and backgrounds. That passion is driven by this motto, which she strives to live by... " To the world you may be one person, but to one person...you may be the world."
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Last Sunday, our school participated in Circle The City, a civic event organized by the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, the Boston Collaborative for Food and Fitness, Livable Streets Alliance, Boston Cyclist's Union, Sustainability Guild International and the City of Boston. For the second time this year, these organizations closed a street to car traffic, this time it was Blue Hill Avenue, and opened the street to family fun.
Why Open Streets in Boston? Circle the City:
1. Builds community and supports local business.
2. Re-imagines the city street as a place for people.
3. Promotes safe physical activity and healthy lifestyles for all.
4. Gets people of all ages outside and connected to our parks.
5. Furthers the City's goals for a healthy, vibrant, livable Boston.
The communications team of Conservatory Lab staffed a table, letting people know about our school and taking down contact info for people interested in learning more. Resident Artist Chris Schroeder brought the Dudamel Brass to perform at our table and alongside other street performers including the community band, Jamaica Plain Honk! Many of our families participated in the event, riding bikes, practicing goal kicks, and creating flying toys at the Science Museum table. A great time was had by all and we can't wait to see which streets they shut down and open up next!
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A friendly face you may have seen in the classrooms is that of Pavithra Arvind. She is a doctoral researcher from the University of Exeter in the UK, and is exploring transformation through arts and music-infused creative learning at our school. Observing and interacting with students and staff at both of our school locations, she is doing research on the learning experiences at the school, the teaching approaches employed and the role of the arts and music in the overall educational experience at the school.
We look forward to the outcomes of her research which will help others understand the transformational experience of learning at Conservatory Lab and will help disseminate our best work around the world.
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Please Note: Important Changes
Curriculum Night for grades 3 - 7 only will be held Thursday, Oct. 10 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at 25 Arlington Street
Curriculum Night for the lower grades will be held at a later date.
Make Up Days for Delayed Start:
- Wednesday, November 27th - half day
- Friday, April 11th
- Tuesday, 24th
Annie Sevelius has jurisdiction over 320 Arlington St.
Andres Cruz-Torres has jurisdiction over 25 Arlington Street
Nefta Ramsey: is the new full-time receptionist for 25 Arlington. Any attendance or pick-up issues at 25 Arlington should go directly to her 617-254-8904 x100 nramsey@conservatorylab.org
Alexei Rodriguez: is the full-time receptionist at 320 Washington. He is your contact person for any attendance or dismissal issues at 320 Washington. 617-208-6200 | arodriguez@conservatorylab.org
Adam Eccleston: Meals program administration at both sites. He will no longer handle attendance and dismissal issues. 617-254-8904 x306 | aeccleston@conservatorylab.org
Osiel Gonzalez: Admissions at both sites. 617-254-8904 x204 | ogonzalez@conservatorylab.org
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ProArte Concert
 Pro Arte is having their season opener concert on October 5th at 7:30pm at Sanders Theatre and they have created a 30% discount offer for Conservatory Lab Charter School. The program will feature guest conductor Gisele Ben-Dor and pianist Judith Lynn Stillman.
You just have to type "CONSERV30" at the ticket checkout page when buying tickets online. They also have a student discount ($10 tickets for Level C & Level D) and a senior discount (10% off any level), for which you do not need a discount code.
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Wrapping Paper Fundraiser
 Our fall fundraiser with Innisbrook is now under way. The company sells gift wrapping supplies, gifts and chocolates. 50% of every sale will go back to our school!!! Our goal is to raise $4,000 for the school. To place your order online 1.Go to www.innisbrook.com 2.Select "Enter Catalog Orders from your Worksheet" and enter our school number (116992), continue to EZ and enter your child's name. 3.Enter the catalog codes for the items you want. 4.Print the voucher and return voucher with your payment to the school (make checks payable to Conservatory Lab Charter School). NOTE: Out-of-town families and friends can also participate online. You can send them emails through the Innisbrook website. They pay with credit card and the products will be shipped directly to them.
If you don't have access to the internet and/or a printer, you may also return the completed order form (work sheet) and payment to the school and I will enter the order for you. The voucher (or worksheet) together with your payment must be returned to the school no later than Thursday, October 10th.
If you have any questions, please contact Sabine Voigt: 617-953-1652 or sabine_voigt@hotmail.com Thanks for supporting our school!!!
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