Mission:  Exemplary Education for Every Student

Dear Mayfair Family and Friends!

We welcome Autumn with open arms.  The cool, crisp fall air is surely just around the corner and the excitement of holidays is fast approaching. In October,  we will be hosting prospective families and community members on the 10th at our Mayfair Fall Showcase. Please help spread the word about our special community to anyone who is school shopping. We are very proud of all the opportunities we are able to offer our students and would like all of Baton Rouge to know it! 

 Should you have any questions after reading information in this letter, please send an email to help@mayfairlabschool.com. We are glad to assist. 

Thank you for your continued commitment and dedication to your child’s education!

The Faculty and Staff of Mayfair Laboratory School

October 4 .......... Field Trip - First Grade - Bluebonnet Swamp

October 4 .......... Field Trip - Third Grade - Swamp Tour & Audubon Zoo

October 5 .......... Parent-Teacher Conference Day - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

October 6 .......... Magnet Mania at the Raising Canes River Center

October 8 .......... Fall Break - NO SCHOOL

October 9 .......... FIRST Lego League Jr. Meeting 3:30-4:30pm

October 9 .......... Field Trip - 5th Grade - Waddil Wildlife Center

October 10 ........ Mayfair Fall Showcase (for prospective families + community members)

October 12 ........ Snowballs ($3) - more info below

October 16 ........ Field Trip - 2nd Grade - Magnolia Mound

October 17 ........ PTA Meeting 6PM

October 18 ........ Muffins with Mom

October 20 ........ Swim Meet

October 22-26 ... Red Ribbon Week

October 23 ........ FIRST Lego League Jr. Meeting 3:30-4:30 pm

October 25 ........ Field Trip - 3rd Grade - LSU's Ocean Commotion

October 29 ........ Field Trip - 1st Grade - Manship Theater

October 31 ........ STEMtacular Science Day!  & Trunk-or-Treat

Looking Ahead:

November 1 ........... Food Drive begins!  Start collecting cans!

November 12-16.... Book Fair

November 17-25.... Thanksgiving Break

*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.

We are pleased to be able to offer extended day to those families that may need it.  Please read through the following information, and you can download a registration packet at the button below. 

• All students must be picked up by 5:30.
• Late pick-up fee of $1.00 per minute per student after 5:30
• There is NO After Care on early dismissal days.

December 14,2018
December 17,2018
December 18,2018
February 20,2019
March 20,2019
May 20,2019
May 21,2019
May 22,2019

• There will be NO After Care on Friday, May 10, 2019 due to Mayfair May Fair.
• We will not have After Care if inclement weather is in the area that causes after school programs to be shut down. If this occurs you will be notified promptly, as soon we are notified.
• All payments due at the beginning of the week for that week.

Extended Day rates are as follows:

• Morning and After Care for $75 per week per child
• Morning Care for $25 per week per child
• After Care for $50 per week per child
• Drop off (when needed) $7.00 morning care (due at time of drop off in the office)
• Drop off (when needed) $12.00 after care (due at time of pick up in the office)

Reminders:

• Early Morning Care is from 7:00AM - 8:00AM.  Students may not be dropped off before 7:00AM, even if a teacher is present.  After 8:00AM, students must be dropped off in the carpool line.
• Morning Carpool runs from 8:00AM to 8:30AM.
• Tardy Bell: After 8:30AM, student and an adult must come in to the front office to check in.
• Early Dismissals: Students may not be checked out after 2:45PM.  After 2:45PM, students should be picked up through the carpool line.

ecoSTEM explores current and future environmental problems and excites students about the possibilities while empowering them to be the change.

Many of our 2018-2019 Focus Projects are underway.  There is a buzz around campus as students become advocates.  We are also very excited to see that many of our projects are now identified on campus with some "ecoSTEM" yard sign labels.  This will help visitors be able to identify all the projects that are in progress.

Kindergarten → [Butterfly Garden Water Feature] The butterfly garden has been trimmed, replanted, and cleaned.  There have been a few monarch caterpillars that have already arrived and have been chomping away at our tasty plants.

First Grade → [Interactive Sundial] We are working on securing an ideal location for the sundial and creating a "big picture" plan of the interactive gardenscapes that will be in the area.

Second Grade → [Paper Recycling Awareness] The second graders have been collecting their paper waste daily and charting the weight of their collection each week.  They have a giant graph in their math/science classroom where they are recording the data.  Ms. Merriman brings the collected paper home each week and places it in her at-home recycling bin to ensure that it makes the trip the recycling center.  She is dedicated to this project!

Third Grade → [Solve the Spork Problem] The third graders surely are enthusiastic about their project.  They have a large trash bin in their classroom where they are dumping unused sporks.  One of our Sprouts has even declared they work as a "Spork Revolution!"  Go kids, go!!!!

Fourth Grade → [Erosion Prevention] The fourth graders will soon be spending some time studying different ways to create walls using natural materials.  This learning will serve as a catalyst for solving the soil erosion problem in the courtyard garden.  There is a sign posted there to identify the "erosion observation zone."

Fifth Grade → [Hydroponics] The fifth graders have assembled the hydroponic garden tower in Mrs. Juneau's classroom.  They created illustrated models that explain how the garden tower functions.  Then they worked in collaborative groups to research and design outdoor hydroponic garden structures.  The students' designs inspired Mrs. Hand to write a QSM grant to fund their project.  Our fingers are crossed that their ideas will be funded!

As these projects get underway, we will be looking for parent and community volunteers to assist with collecting materials and contributing manpower hours.  

If you would be willing to assist, please contact Emily Hand (ejohnson4@ebrschools.org).

CHECKS: Please be sure your child's name is in the memo section of any checks turned in to the office so that we can credit the correct accounts.

Any notes/money that will be sent to the office should include:

o Student's full name (first and last)

o Date

o Teacher's name

o Very specific information (especially when related to changes in transportation)

Example:

Sept. 17, 2018

Johnny Appleseed in Mrs. America's class will be going home on the bus this Friday, September 21, 2018.  His bus number is 9999.

Sincerely,

Judy Appleseed

Can you help bring new families to Mayfair?

Mayfair is looking for places to advertise about its upcoming Magnet Open House for prospective families. 

Do you know a business that would allow us to post a flyer or poster? 

Does your business use a website that could host a banner for Mayfair? 

We would love to work with you. 

Please contact Emily Hand at ejohnson4@ebrschools.org for more information.

Our September restaurant fundraiser raised $100!!!!   Thank you for participating!

We are MLS Proud!

Girls Volleyball:

Current record:  3-2 in the West District

The girls will play their last regular season game next Tuesday.

October 9 - 2:40PM @ Northeast Middle

Our volleyball team is a dedicated group of young ladies.  They have learned so much about the sport as well as about playing together as a team.  We are all so proud of their hard work and their current record!  Go Lady Cubs!!!!!!!

Swim Team Update:

At the most recent meet, there were 14 top 16 finishes by 7 individuals on the team. 

• Seven swimmers swam personal best times. 
• The MLS boys 200 free A relay continues to set the team record, shattering last year’s time by 12 seconds.
• Mayfair placed 1st in the men’s 200 free relay
• Hugo Widjaja placed 1st in the men’s 50 fly and the 100 IM
• Justin Pollock placed 1st in the men’s 50 back and 2nd in the men’s 100 IM
• Julien Delahoussaye placed 3rd in the men’s 50 free and the 50 breast
• Hines placed 3rd in the men’s 50 back

Just keep swimming, Tiger Cubs!!!!  Way to go!

Boys Basketball

Information has been sent home about the upcoming season for Boys Basketball (Middle School).  We are ready to see our boys in action!

Students may purchase snowballs for $3 to enjoy October 12th.

Flavor choices: blue bubblegum or strawberry

Money should be turned in October 11th by 9am.

Please send exactly $3.00 in cash.  No change will be provided.

Have you joined Mayfair's PTA?  Please consider joining this great organization that does such a wonderful job supporting all of Mayfair's efforts.

PTA website: mayfairlabpta.org

To donate to the Mayfair PTA, use paypal to send funds to: mayfairlabpta@gmail.com

October 17th --- PTA Meeting (following setting up for Muffins with Mom) - Just showing up gets you entered into the raffle.

October 18th --- Muffins with Mom 7:15-8:15am (Mom, aunt, grandma, or other family member)

October 21st --- Box Top deadline

Have students turn in completed box top sheets to the front office for a special treat.

Collect at home, the office, or ask your neighbors.

Send in Box Tops and Community Coffee Stamps for Schools by Oct. 21!

October 23rd - Pluckers Restaurant Fundraiser ... The Bluebonnet location will donate a portion of sales to Mayfair PTA.  Be sure to mention Mayfair when you order.  The fundraiser is an all-day event so take your whole office there for lunch!  Then go again for dinner because kids eat free that day!!!!

October 31st - Trunk or Treat - See the sign up link below.

Do you have time to donate to your child's classroom teacher?  With the holidays approaching teachers may be looking for help with parties and decor.  Reach out to them and let them know if you would like to help!

So many thank yous to send to all the parents and WATCH DOGS who have helped ready our gardens, spruce up our campus, and assemble the LEGO wall for the library.  We appreciate your hard work, and it has been noticed!!!

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. 

Have some ideas? Great! We need your input!

Please fill out this short feedback form with any ideas, thoughts, suggestions, or even praise with what's going on at Mayfair. It's completely anonymous and we would love to hear what you have to say!

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.