JUNE NEWSLETTER

JUNE NEWSLETTER

Dear Mayfair Family and Friends!
Happy Summer! It seems like just yesterday we were saying goodbye to our kiddos and wishing them a fabulous summer vacation!! It just seems to be going by way too fast. We hope you are enjoying some time with your family and friends.
 
Believe it or not, 2018-2019 school year begins in a little over 6 weeks (gasp!)We wanted to send out an email update so that you could start getting hyped for the upcoming year!! 
 
Some changes are coming to the school website, so it will be under construction some days during July. If you have any questions, please direct them to help@mayfairlabschool.com.
 
Thank you!
The Teachers and Staff of Mayfair Lab School

Important Dates
July 5                   Uniform orders due - Click HERE to order!
                             PE uniform orders for middle school
August 7               Back to School Open House, 9-3
                             Sixth Grade Orientation, 3 pm
August 9               First Day of School!!
                             Kindergarten girls orientation, 9 am
August 10             Kindergarten boys orientation 9 am
August 13             All kindergarten students attend
August 22             PTA Open House, 5:30-7
 
Looking ahead!!
September 3         Labor Day Holiday
September 11       Fall Pictures
September 15       International Potluck (see PTA)
September 19       Early Dismissal 12:45, No Aftercare
 
*Please note that these are not all of the events that may occur during this time. These are only the dates and times that we know of currently. All dates, events, and times are subject to change. 
 
An outline of the school year calendar can be found HERE.

Please make sure to order your child's uniforms by July 5 using the link below. 
 
You can also purchase purple or burgundy polo collar shirts at other stores and have them monogrammed (middle school requirement only) at Monogram It (located at 1669 Lobdell Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806). 

Order Uniforms

Please make sure to check over the supply lists at the link below. Please make note also if there is anything extra that needs to be purchased if you ordered from 1st Day School Supplies. 

Supply Lists (all grades)

Please make sure to download our school app from the iTunes or Google Play store to stay up to date with all things Mayfair!
 
Search for Mayfair Laboratory School. 
 
Also, make sure to join the PTA page on Facebook! Search for Mayfair LAB PTA - Baton Rouge, LA.

We know that life takes you places and that sometimes we have to say goodbye! If you are leaving Mayfair, whether moving to a new city or state or to another school, you have to drop from our enrollment. To do this you must come by the school office Monday through Thursday between the hours of 8 am to 4 pm. 

If you are new to Mayfair, or if you have a new sibling coming to Mayfair this coming school year, you must come in to the front office to register. Registration packets are available Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 4 pm. 

We are excited to offer FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology) LEGO League Jr Robotics to grades kindergarten through fourth next year! 
Please complete the form at the link below if you are interested in FLL Jr. this fall. We are looking for not only student participants, but also parent volunteers. 
FIRST LEGO League Jr. is for students in grades K-4. You can check out more information here: 
https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/flljr

Join Us!

ecoSTEM Corner
At Mayfair Lab School, we are focused on building a better future, not only through providing academically challenging subjects to our students, but also teaching about the world around us and how we can help create a long lasting, healthier future. 
 
ecoSTEM explores current and future environmental problems and excites students about the possibilities while empowering them to be the change.
 
Each month we will share what our students have been doing, as well as how you can help support this endeavor. 

Campus Life
2018-2019 District Calendar
Click here for the district calendar for 2018-2019.
 
Things to Note
There are a few dates of import that you will need to note, especially if you are using our Extended Day program. We will be reminding you of these dates every month. Please make note on your personal calendar. 
 
2018-2019 Early Dismissal Days
September 19, 2018
December 14, 2018
December 17, 2018
December 18, 2018
February 20, 2019
March 20, 2019
May 20, 2019
May 21, 2019
May 22, 2019
 
Early Dismissal days end at 12:45. All students must have arranged transportation on these days, either carpool or bus because there is NO AFTERCARE offered on these days. 
 
Electronic Communications 
In our ongoing efforts to be responsible stewards of the earth’s resources, we feel strongly that electronic communications should replace paper communications whenever possible. Please note that if you choose to unsubscribe to any electronic message you receive from us, you are unsubscribing to all electronic communications. Please note that we must have one valid, regularly checked email address on file. Please address questions to Ms. Vicknair jvicknair@mayfairlabschool.com. 

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Mayfair Laboratory School’s mission is to celebrate the child as an individual by creating a positive, nurturing environment where innovative teaching and challenging programs allow each child the ability to maximize his/her potential. With the coordination of all shareholders, our children will become responsible and contributing members of society.