Lower School Update - November 25, 2019

LS Musical 

Our Lower School students will be performing “A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens Jr.” on November 26 at 5:30 pm in the Graded Auditorium.  Please join us to see this very special presentation based on one of the Magic Treehouse books.

LS Holiday Concerts

Our students are preparing to put on a wonderful holiday show for you.  Students in Grades 2-5 will perform on December 6 at 9:00 am. Students in pre-primary and Grade 1 will perform on December 11 at 9:00 am.  We look forward to seeing you!

Tonight! Family Quiz Night!

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon in support of the Graded Scholar Program. There will be questions for all ages on multiple subjects, Graded Trivia, and more!  Tickets can be purchased online.

Library News

This is the last cycle for regular checkout before break. Please help your child to return any overdue books. Next cycle, returning students who have everything in will be able to check out 10 items per family for vacation. We will reschedule checkout times for classes who have library time during concerts or on days G or H, so please look out for notices from your child’s teacher. The libraries will not be open during the vacation this year. 

Upcoming Important Dates

November 26	LS Musical (5:30 pm Auditorium)
November 28 & 29	No School - Thanksgiving
December 6	LS Holiday Concert   (Grades 2 -5)
December 11	LS Holiday Concert  (Pre-primary - 1st)
December 12	Last Day for Students  (Dismissal at 11:30)
December 13	Last Day for Teachers

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Math Update - November 25

Lower School Update - November 19, 2019

Changes in Dismissal

We would like to thank those of you who enter information about changes in your child’s dismissal to Veracross.  If you aren’t sure how to do this, Ms. Beth and Ms. Tamires in our Lower School office would be happy to show you. In addition, they would appreciate if all change requests could be entered by 1:00 pm.

LS Musical 

Our Lower School students will be performing “A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens” on November 26 at 5:30 pm in the Graded Auditorium.  Please join us to see this very special presentation based on one of the Magic Treehouse books.

MS Theater Festival

The Graded Theater Department is hosting the MS Theatre Festival on Nov 22 & 23 at 4:00.  Students will be performing “Murder at Aunt Agatha’s” but don’t worry; it’s not scary! This play is more of a melodrama comedy so LS students are welcome to attend.

There is also a special presentation of adapted Greek myths on Friday, Nov 22 at 3:30. You don’t want to miss this!

Family Quiz Night!

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon in support of the Graded Scholar Program. There will be questions for all ages on multiple subjects, Graded Trivia, and more!  Tickets can be purchased online or every week day after school in the Student Center.

Parent Coffee: STEM in the LS

Thank you to the parents who were able to join us for the STEM parent coffee this morning.  For those who were not able to attend, please click below for the slideshow. Graded has shifted its science curriculum from content-based learning to skills-based learning. The coffee highlighted how STEM is being integrated into the classroom and the new practices we're using in science.

Upcoming Important Dates

November 25	3rd grade field trip - Aquario de São Paulo Family Quiz Night (5:00 pm - 7:00pm BBT)
November 26	LS Musical (5:30 pm Auditorium)
November 28 & 29	No School - Thanksgiving
December 6	LS Holiday Concert   (Grades 2 -5)
December 11	LS Holiday Concert  (Pre-primary - 1st)
December 12	Last Day for Students  (Dismissal at 11:30)
December 13	Last Day for Teachers

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Lower School Update - November 11, 2019

No School!

Just a reminder that there is no school on Friday, November 15 and Monday, November 18.  We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday!

Kindness Week

We are celebrating Kindness Week at Graded!  This morning, our entire school community gathered in the Athletic Center for our Kindness Kickoff and there are a range of activities planned this week in classrooms. Please encourage your child to perform “random acts of kindness!” Students should wear their blue bracelets all week and on Wednesday, we are asking all students to wear a blue shirt. 

Parent Coffee: STEM in the LS

Please join us on Tuesday, November 19 at 8:30 am for our parent coffee.  Graded has shifted its science curriculum from content-based learning to skills-based learning. The coffee will highlight how STEM is being integrated into the classroom and the new practices we're using in science. It will be a hands-on and engaging experience for all.

News from the Library

Create Bravely! Keeping the Inspiration Going! 

Our students had such an amazing and inspirational time with Peter H. Reynolds, and so did many of our parents. Peter spoke at a parent coffee about how necessary the qualities he describes in his book are - things like empathy, creativity, bravery, balance, patience. He also challenged the parents there (and I pass this challenge on to all of you) to create and play WITH their children. Have a family art gallery with your work features, as well, as you model taking risks! 

Peter ALSO had a wonderful, inspirational time, and sent this letter to share with all of you. If you haven't already, please take a look at the wonderful photos of his visit, with more added this week by the talented Angela Park.  

Upcoming Important Dates

November 11 - 14	Kindness Week
November 12	4th grade field trip - Serra do Mar (4B & 4C)
November 13	4th grade field trip - Serra do Mar (4A & 4D)
November 15	Holiday - No School (Proclamação da Republica)
November 18	Holiday - No School (Observance Consiencia Negra)
November 19	LS Parent Coffee: STEM in the Lower School
November 25	3rd grade field trip - Aquario de São Paulo Family Quiz Night (5:00 pm - 7:00pm BBT)
November 26	LS Musical (5:00 pm Auditorium)
November 28 & 29	No School - Thanksgiving
December 6	LS Holiday Concert   (Grades 2 -5)
December 11	LS Holiday Concert  (Pre-primary - 1st)
December 12	Last Day for Students  (Dismissal at 11:30)
December 13	Last Day for Teachers

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Math Update - November 11

Lower School Update - November 4, 2019

Kindness

The Core Value we are focusing on for November and December is kindness. Here is a video to help get the conversation started at home. We will celebrate Kindness Week starting on November 11 with a range of activities. Please encourage your child to perform “random acts of kindness!”

Thanksgiving Celebration

Please join us on Saturday, November 9 for our Annual Thanksgiving event. Lots of fun activities will take place from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.  

Eagle’s Nest

As you know, we have been announcing shoutouts and Golden G during our weekly Eagle’s Nest. The Lower School has decided to move shoutouts into the classroom in order to recognize the core values in an authentic, meaningful and timely way. In addition, any “above and beyond” behaviors will be recognized in the Eagle’s Nest. We know that this change will give more effective feedback to students and help inspire our whole community.

News from the Library

We had a truly joy-filled, inspirational week with Peter H. Reynolds. He worked with students and parents to tap into their creativity. The expressions on the children's (and adult's) faces really say it all. Please click here to enjoy the pictures from his amazing visit. Remember to "Make Your Mark!" 

Upcoming Important Dates

November 5	Choir Concert (6:30 pm Auditorium)
November 7	Pre-primary Field trip to Jardim Botanico
November 9	PTA Thanksgiving (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
November 11 - 14	Kindness Week
November 15	Holiday - No School (Proclamação da Republica)
November 18	Holiday - No School (Observance Consiencia Negra)
November 19	LS Parent Coffee: STEM in the Lower School
November 25	Family Quiz Night (5:00 pm - 7:00pm BBT)
November 26	LS Musical (5:00 pm Auditorium)
November 28 & 29	No School - Thanksgiving

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