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December 2005

Literary Evening 2005 - On December 8, the LREI Literary Committee presented “Voices from the Gulf Coast, A Night of New Orleans in New York.” Six authors read from works of fiction, poetry and essays set in and around that most exotic and mysterious of American cities, whose contributions to the rich melting pot of American culture are perhaps unparalleled.

Book Week - Every year, the parent-led Literary Committee works tirelessly to put an author in each and every classroom, Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade during LREI's annual Book Week, which traditionally takes place the first week in December. This year, the Middle School enjoyed several humorous and interesting author visits that generated great discussions and lots of laughter. In the Eighth Grade, students were treated to a dual performance from hipster authors Lauren Meckling and Laura Moser. The two young best college friends-turned-authors read aloud from their book, The Rise and Fall of a 10th Grade Social Climber, about a Texas teen who must learn to negotiate the complicated waters of the New York private school scene. In the Sixth Grade, students were awed by Mercer Warriner, the latest incarnation of Carolyn Keene, author of the famous Nancy Drew mysteries, and in the Seventh Grade, New Yorker essayist and author Adam Gopnik shared a chapter from his first novel for kids, The King in the Window. A literary good time was had by all, and students who wanted to follow their visit up by curling up with a good book could visit the two day Book Fair, also organized by the Literary Committee, and purchase a new title to read over the holiday break. Both students and faculty alike are wondering how the phenomenal committee will top this year's fantastic visits and bountiful Book Fair!

Buddy Day - 2005 In keeping with an LREI tradition, students from the High School spent the morning leading their Lower School and Middle School schoolmates in a variety of curricular and service activities.

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Fall 2005

Newsletter

This issue of the LREI newsletter includes articles on Summer Reading Workshops in the Lower School, the online Library Web Guide, and the new Dynamic English Curriculum at the High School. Also included are pieces on the Hurricane Katrina Benefit Concert, Afterschool program at LREI, a list of Summer Grants, and letters from the Director, the Director of Community and Diversity, and the Admissions Office.

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LREI Spirit Game, Fall 2005

On Monday, November 21, the Middle School and High School basketball teams faced off against members of the LREI Faculty. Well attended by students, parents, and staff, the 2005 Spirit Game was a huge success.

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High School Musical

November 4th marked the opening night of the High School Musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.

Lead by Julia Collura, Director of Musical Theater and Middle School Drama Teacher, High School students performed three exciting shows to
packed houses.

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October 2005