::NYC LAB::

NYC Lab Middle School for Collaborative Studies•Megan Adams, Principal•333 W 17th St. New York, NY 10011•212.691.6119

Please CONTRIBUTE to help us reach our fundraising goal of 100% participation from our families.

The Lab Middle School Direct Appeal is our singular, most important fundraiser. The Direct Appeal is the lifeline that allows Lab Middle to offer the extensive afterschool programs and fund the necessary expenses that make our school the vibrant community that it is. Without your continued support, these programs cannot not exist!

A penny per search and a % from all our favorite online stores! Download the Good Search Toolbar For Lab which is powered by Yahoo! Search now!

Lab earns money every time you search the internet! Shop your favorite stores like Amazon, Target, Best Buy and more and earn money for our school!

Inside the brown brick walls of 333 West 17th Street is an environment that is at once welcoming, challenging and supportive. At Lab, students begin their journey to become productive, questioning, reasoning citizens of the world. The school's mission, philosophy, curriculum, parent/ teacher/ student/ administration engagement all come together to make it happen.

Come inside and see what makes Lab one of the most sought after public middle schools in New York City.

It's Time to Celebrate the Lunar New Year Together!

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday for the Lunar New Year Banquet Celebration! Here is all you need to know:

Restaurnat Name: Jing Fong Restaurant

Address: 20 Elizabeth Street in Chinatown

Map: Click here to map out directions to Jing Fong Restaurant, our gracious host.

Menu: Here is a preview of the 10-course banquet!

Time: 5:30pm

If you can't come and want to support the event (and our school), monetary donations are also accepted! email Cecilia for details!

Posted on 01/26/2012

PA Sets New Goal for Direct Appeal Campaign:100 Percent Participation

We thank all the wonderful families who have responded so generously to our direct appeal for donations.

Just to challenge ourselves (yes, we know we are gluttons for punishment!), we have set a NEW direct appeal goal - 100% participation. Our treasurer reports that we have achieve 84% of our monetary goal with just 32% of our community participating. In our final push to get us over the top, we are hoping to appeal to the 68% who have not made a donation to the school. We need you!

Send in what you can today! Any amount counts toward our 100% participation goal!

Donations are accepted by check (just fill out this form and mail to the school) or process a safe, secure credit card transaction: CONTRIBUTE.

Posted on 01/26/2012

Lab MS Admissions Exam will be administered Saturday, February 4, 2012.

Lab MS Admissions Exam will be held Saturday, February 4, 2012. Specific testing information including, time, make-up dates, etc will be communicated next week through our website and your elementary school.

Please do not call Lab Middle School. As soon as we know the details we'll share. Thank you for understanding!

Posted on 01/20/2012

Lunar New Year Celebration Just 10 Days Away! Buy Your Tickets Today!

We're getting closer and the excitement is building for one of the most beloved events that brings our community together - the Lunar New Year Banquet Celebration!

Scheduled to follow Chinatown's annual parade and festival, the event is a perfect way to keep the celebration going! Bring the family! Sponsor a teacher! Come join the fun!

Our principals Meg and Brooke are already signed up to attend, and they are bringing key staff!

You can SPONSOR A TEACHER so more of our fine staff can attend! Just email Cecilia at cecilia.leong@hud.gov for details!

Sunday, January 29, 5:30pm
Jing Fong Restaurant, Chinatown

Here's what's planned:

• A 10-course banquet that includes some of the finest Chinese cuisine in the city.
• MS and HS dance, chorus and other performances!
• The Lion Dance!
• A special presentation to our distinguished honoree: City Council member Margaret Chin • Beer and wine available for purchase!
• Fun with family and friends

Make your reservation today! For seating arrangements or to sponsor teachers, please contact Cecilia Leong directly!

If you can't come and want to support the event (and our school, monetary donations are also accepted! email Cecilia for details!

Deadline for ticket sales is just TWO days away! Purchase your tickets by THIS SUNDAY January 22nd. All tickets must be purchased in advance!!

Posted on 01/20/2012

Prizes, Prizes and MORE Prizes! Get Your Raffle Tickets Today!

Buy your tickets today for your chance to win an iPad, iPod, Kindle Touch, and a Nook tablet! Hurry and purchase your raffle tickets by contacting Igor Lamser today!

The drawing will be held January 29 at the Lunar New Year Banquet Celebration. Raffle tickets are $4 each, 6 tickets for $20! A generous donation of $100 gets you 30 tickets!

We've made it easier than ever! Here's how:

1. Email Raffle Chair Igor Lamser with your ticket order and send a check to the PA mailbox (Checks should be made out to "Friends of Lab" with a notation that it is for the raffle tickets)
2. Once your check is received, Igor will write your contact info on the tickets, drop the tickets in the Raffle Box and send you a confirmation email with your ticket numbers.
3. The drawing takes place at the Lunar New Year Celebration on January 29! You don't need to be present to win but you'll want to be because it will be so much fun!

The more you buy the more our school benefits. Start the celebration now! Email Igor Lamser today

Posted on 01/20/2012

Time is Running Out to Preserve Your Child's Middle School Memories!

The 2011-2012 Lab Middle yearbook captures your child's middle school memories forever! But you must pre-order by TODAY to keep those memories alive! Any orders received after Jan. 20 will be put on a wait list, and a yearbook will not be guaranteed.

** 8th grade parents, be aware!! Yearbooks are NOT included in 8th grade dues.**

Two easy ways to order: Read More...

1. To order online using a credit card (at no extra cost): visit www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter order number 13683
2. To order using a check or cash: Complete the order form that was mailed home or download it here. Return the completed form and payment to Ms. Marilyn in Room 111 by Jan 20th.

Coming Soon: Yearbook Personal Ads! Read More...Create a unique, personalized shout-out for the special Labbie in your life. Ads will be available in multiple sizes. Stay tuned for order forms and further information.

Share your personal photos with the yearbook! Read More...Follow these easy steps:

• Visit www.yearbookordercenter.com
• Enter order number: 13683
• Click "Upload Photos" and follow prompts to enter your info.
• When prompted, please enter the names and homerooms #(s) of anyone in the photo to help us organize and identify all photos.

Questions? Not sure if you already purchased a yearbook? Email Monica Smith, yearbook adviser, at LabMiddleSchoolYearbook@gmail.com

Posted on 01/20/2012

Dear Lab Families,

It's been a wonderful year so far! Thank you to all for being such a caring, compassionate and committed community! We feel thankful and blessed this holiday season!

We wish you and yours a joyous, relaxing and fun Winter Recess! See you in 2012!

Posted on 12/22/2011

Handy Winter Recess "To-Do" List At Your Fingertips

We know it's a busy time, so here's a handy "Lab To-Do" list that will help you keep track of all the items you can catch up on over the break!

1. Don't forget your Direct Appeal donation! Read More...If you send it by the end of the year, you get a tax benefit! Donations are accepted by check (just fill out this form and mail to the school) or process a safe, secure credit card transaction: CONTRIBUTE.

2. Make your table reservation for Lunar New Year Banquet Celebration! Read More...Gather your friends and family and make your table reservation for the Lunar New Year Banquet Celebration scheduled for January 29, 2012. Reservation deadline is January 15! Contact your class parent to participate in Class Tables! They are being organized now!

3. Get your Raffle Tickets! Read More...Send an email to Igor Lamser and order your Lunar New Year Raffle Tickets. Great prizes include:an iPad2, iPod Nano, and a Kindle Touch

4. Order your 2011-2012 Yearbook! Read More...Process a secure online order at our site: www.yearbookordercenter.com Enter order number: 13683

5. Start collecting Auction Donations! Read More...When you go out to eat, go to the gym or shop at your favorite stores this holiday season, bring along a donation form that you can download here.

Thank you for all you do all the time, and have a restful break!

Posted on 12/22/2011

The Mercury is Rising! Phone-a-Thon Pledges Start to Come In!

Thank you to our amazing Lab community for taking our calls or listening to our voicemail messages on Sunday and Monday! We loved reaching out one-on-one to talk with you!

We are now at 63% of our fundraising goal!!! But we need to reach our goal to save afterschool programs, sports and many other vital programs THIS YEAR!

Make your donation today. Here's how: Donations are accepted by check (just fill out this form and mail to the school) or you can process a safe, secure credit card transaction if you click on the CONTRIBUTE link. Your donation is tax-deductible as allowable by law, and the tax ID is on the Contribute link.

Posted on 12/15/2011

Reserve Tables for the Lunar New Year Banquet Now!

Don't forget to reserve your tables for family and friends NOW so you can sit together, laugh together and celebrate together! This is a family event. ALL are welcome!! Online ticket sales are now open for business!

Tickets MUST be purchased in advance!

Posted on 12/15/2011

Four Fun Facts About the Spring Auction

We'd like to share four fun planning facts about the spring auction, which will take place March 23, 2012 at the Sequoia, Pier 17, South Street Seaport. This High School/Middle School collaborative event promises to be an elegant, fun night for our community that benefits our school's enrichment programs, professional development and more!

1. It's not too late to join! The Annual Spring Auction committee is off and running, but we need YOU to make the event a success. Please plan to stop by our first planning meeting Monday, December 19 at 6 p.m. in the Lab cafeteria. We are looking for volunteers for everything from gathering donation items to designing the invitations (and everything in between!) We hope to see you there!

2. It's never too early to submit donations! When you go out to eat, go to the gym or shop at your favorite stores this holiday season, bring along a donation form. Local businesses love to contribute. All you have to do is ask! Here are some ideas to get you started. Or, if you want to make the donation via our online donation form, just follow this link.

3. We're looking for underwriters! If you know of individuals or companies that may be interested in underwriting the event or a portion of the event, please contact Sara Kimbell at skimbell@nyc.rr.com today!

4. Our Website has a page dedicated to the auction! Look to the right... yes, you got it! At your fingertips whenever you need it.

Posted on 12/15/2011

2012 Yearbooks Now On Sale! Save $7 and Order by Dec 15!

Lab's annual yearbook is now on sale! And if you order by December 15, you save $7! Order the Gator Package (yearbook + all three accessories) and save an additional $3! Don't miss this keepsake edition that your child will treasure until they are old and grey. For 6th graders, 7th graders and graduating 8th graders alike, the yearbook holds memories and treasures that cannot be missed.

All yearbooks must be pre-ordered. 8th grade parents, please note that yearbooks are NOT included in 8th grade dues.

Two easy ways to order:

1. Use a Credit Card: At no extra cost, process a secure online order at www.yearbookordercenter.com site (enter order number 13683

2. Use a check or cash: Download the order form here and return the completed form and payment to Ms. Marilyn in Room 111 by Dec. 15.

Questions? Email Monica Smith, yearbook adviser, at LabMiddleSchoolYearbook@gmail.com

Posted on 12/06/2011

Lunar New Year Online Ticket Sales Now Open!

The moon is rising on one of the biggest Middle School/High School collaborative events of the year - Lab's Lunar New Year Banquet Celebration!

The Year of the Dragon event will take place Sunday, January 29 at 5:30 p.m. at Jing Fong Restaurant, Chinatown. Now you can buy your tickets early. Online ticket sales are now open for business!

You will be hearing lots more about the celebration, complete with the Lion Dance and amazing performances.

We are still looking for raffle prize donations like an iPad 2, 16GB with Wi-Fi, iPod Nano, 8GB, Kindle Touch, 4GB, and other great prizes! Please email us today at labmspa@gmail.com if you have any connections or would like to make a donation!

Posted on 12/06/2011

Spring Auction Committee in Formation Now; Middle School Leaders Needed!

The spring auction committee is in formation and is looking for a few good Middle School leaders! The event, which is produced in collaboration with the Lab High School, needs middle school volunteers who want to be part of the overall organizing committee - High School and Middle School volunteers working together. If anyone is interested in joining the effort or is just curious about what it entails, contact Sara Kimbell at skimbell@nyc.rr.com. This year's auction has a brand new venue and promises to be an elegant, fun night for our community that benefits our school's enrichment programs, professional development and more!

Posted on 12/06/2011

LabWear Store Makes It Easy!

The LabWear Store is up and running! Now you can order LabWear - including extra gym shirts! - the easy way. Just fill out this form, send in a check, and your order will be sent home via your child's backpack homwe! Wow! We're lovin' it!

Posted on 12/06/2011

Goodsearch Is a Free 'n Easy Way to Donate $$$ to Lab!

The Yahoo!-powered Goodsearch toolbar is loaded with great deals. The biggest deal is that for every search, one cent is donated to Lab! Since we partnered with Goodsearch in November of last year, Lab has raised almost $100!

Just think if every computer in every Lab household had Goodsearch! Oh, the possibilities! Just click this link and the toolbar will download automatically. Anytime you do a "search" our school earns money! And every time you shop online at stores like Amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, eBay, Macy's and Barnes & Nobles our school receives a donation! Please take a minute to download it today!

If you are interested in statistics on how much our school made just by searches and shopping online, click here

Let's search and earn!

Posted on 11/17/2011

Class Parents Ready to Rock n Roll!

THANK YOU! to all our class parents who have stepped up to take a larger role at Lab Middle! The group met past week to discuss the duties and responsibilities of their new position. We are so grateful for their participation, look forward to their inspiration and are exceedingly excited about their involvement! An enormous hug goes out the Class Parent Coordinator Sara Kimbell!

Posted on 11/07/2011

Keep Up the Good Work! Direct Appeal Needs YOU!

We are inching closer to our goal! Keep those donations coming! We are now at 35% of our Direct Appeal goal

Every and any contribution counts! It is important for us to reach 100% participation!

Donations are accepted by check (just fill out this form and mail to the school) or you can process a safe, secure credit card transaction online

Your donation is tax-deductible as allowable by law, and the tax ID is on the Contribute link.

Posted on 10/28/2011

Announcing the 4th Annual SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

Books! Posters! CDs! DVDs! Lots of fun stuff!

When: Monday-Friday November 14-18, 2011
Where: The library, room 217

Please stop by the library during parent/teacher conferences

All proceeds will directly support our school library. Cash and credit cards accepted.

For more info, check out our very own Scholastic web site.

Questions? Contact Colette Lageoles, librarian at clageol@schools.nyc.gov

Thank you for your support!

Posted on 10/28/2011

Still Collecting Planner $$

We are still a bit short on getting reimbursed for the planners distributed to your children on the first day of school. By now, you should realize what great organizational tools they are for your children. If you have not already, please send in your 10 bucks today! Your check/cash for your child's planner MIGHT still be riding to and from Lab in your child's backpack, so please double check just in case! The teachers will collect and send to PA!

Send cash or a check made out to Lab Middle School PA (not the school) for $10 in an envelope addressed to "Planner $ for the PA."

Posted on 10/28/2011

New Members Elected to PA Executive Board and SLT

At our last Parents Association meeting,three new members were elected to join the Executive Board and the SLT. We now have a full Board!

Congratulations to Emily Lee and Liz Pappas, co-1st VPs, delegate-at-large Robin Zachary, and Jennifer Vecchio, SLT 6th grade parent member! We wish the new members a very successful and productive school year!

Click here for a complete list of PA and SLT positions

Posted on 10/28/2011

Latin American Dance Fusion A Success!

Thanks to all the families, teachers and staff that came out for the fabulous Latin American Dance Fusion last Friday! We loved bringing a slice of Latin culture to our school is such a fun and festive way!

A very special thanks to Rosalie and Gladys Delgado who chaired this event and made it so successful! We couldn't have done it without all you amazing volunteers, including Liz Pappas who secured many food donations from restaurants and even donated the yummy pastries herself!

A special thanks to all our sponsors!

• 96.3fm's DJ Bacan Bacan
• Empanada Mama, Sazon, Victors Café, Gabriela's, Meson Espanol, and GMarket Gold, West NY
• Santo Rico Dance School of East Harlem and Instructor Cesar Cora
• Z100 and 103.5 KTU

We look forward to making this a tradition at Lab that grows and grows with each passing year!

Posted on 10/23/2011

Girls V-Ball Team Scores First Win!

Congratulations to our girls volleyball team in its first WIN of the season against NEST+M Middle School on last Tuesday!!!

The next home game will be Friday, Oct 14 at 4 pm (just before Latin Dance!).

Come on down to cheer on our Lady Gators as they play M.A.T!! Go GATORS!!!

Posted on 10/13/2011

Come to Latin American Dance Fusion Tomorrow!

Come for the music! Learn how to salsa! Hang out with friends! It's a great event with great food and fun!

中文翻譯請按這兒
Read all about it here in Chinese

When: Friday, October 14, 2011, 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Where: Lab School
Tickets: $5 kids $10 Adult

Check out the fun:

• DJ Bacan Bacan from 96.3fm will mix the latest Latin/American songs and give away gift bags.
• Food for the dance will be provided by: Empanada Mama, Sazon, Victors Café, Gabriela's, Meson Espanol, and GMarket Gold, West NY is donating pastries!
• Dance lessons will be provided by the Santo Rico Dance School of East Harlem, Instructor: Cesar Cora
• Prizes will be sponsored by Z100 and 103.5 KTU include autographed Bruno Mars and Cobra Starship T-shirts

You can download our Latin Dance Flyer and keep it handy on your desk.

We can always use help! Reach out now and volunteer to help today!

Posted on 10/13/2011

Wanted: Class Parents for Classes 605 and 802!

We are getting there! But we still need a couple dedicated parents to be Class Parents in their children's classes! Classes 605 and 802! Click here for the job description and email us today ar labmspa@gmail.com! We need you!!

Posted on 10/13/2011

Love at Lab Event a Success Because of YOU!

Our hearts are warm and full after celebrating with so many families this week at our Love at Lab event! Thank you to all who came out to start the new year with a bang and congratulate Meg and Jeff on their wedding!

A very special thanks to sixth grade parent Beth Windsor who sponsored the event. You are an amazing gift to Lab, Beth!

Hope to see all of you at the next event!

Posted on 10/10/2011

French Afterschool at Lab!

The non-profit organization EFNY (Education Francaise a New York) will be offering a French language afterschool program at LAB again this year. The class is tentatively scheduled for TUESDAYS from 3 pm to 5 pm starting on October 18th.

The program is open to French speaking 6th to 8th graders. All activities are conducted in French, led by a licensed French teacher and aim at improving students' oral and written expression including grammar, spelling and vocabulary. The program will also encourage students to learn about France's literature, history, geography and culture. For more information and to register online please visit EFNY at Lab website or email efnylab@gmail.com with any questions.

Posted on 10/10/2011

Labbies Plan Walk Oct 16 for National Kidney Foundation

Join a team of walkers from Lab who will be participating in the National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Walk on Oct. 16. Click here for event details.

Ms. Mazarakis and her students are organizing the Lab group. If you are interested in joining, please reach us at labmspa@gmail.com and we will pass the info on

Posted on 10/10/2011

PA Looking for Leaders! Three Vacancies Yet to Fill

We need YOU! Nominate yourself for a fulfilling position on the Executive Board or Student Leadership Team!

1st VP, Delegate At Large, 6th Grade SLT Member - Read More...

1. 1^st VP: The 1st VP helps with all the PA's fundraising efforts, like Direct Appeal. By sharing the position with another, it lightens the load. We have one co-1st VP nominee already who is interested in sharing the position, so if you are looking for a partner to run with, please let us know!

2. Delegate At Large: A 6th Grade Parent who will liaison and represent the sixth grade on the board. Fun!

3. 6th Grade SLT Member: The SLT is a collaborative team of parents, teachers, school staff, and the principal The SLT helps to create structures for school-based decision making, develops school-based educational policies and ensures resources are aligned to implement those policies. This is a 2-year term.

Please join us for rewarding and fun work on behalf of your child's school! Email us today! labmspa@gmail.com

Posted on 09/26/2011

Direct Appeal Campaign Opens; Funds Needed Now to Keep This Year's Programs Alive

Help! Lab's Middle School Parents' Association bank account is empty! We need $$ to keep all of our programs running THIS year!

The Lab Middle PA and your involvement are an integral part of our community. We depend entirely on financial assistance from within our own community to fund these programs:

Lab Afterschool, Sports, Other - click to read more...

LAB AFTERSCHOOL: Math Team, Drama Club, Writer's Group, Lego Tobotics Science Squad, Year Book, Stock Market Team, "Unleashed," a new girls leadership program, After school supplies and transportation

SPORTS: Athletic Director/Coaches, Flag Football (JV/V Coed), Cross Country (Coed), Soccer (B/G), Volleyball (G), Pep Squad (Coed), Basketball (B/G), Golf (Coed), Winter Conditioning (Coed), Track and Field (Coed), Baseball (B), Softball (G), Table Tennis (Coed), Sports equipment, league fees, referees, uniforms

OTHER: Class bonding trips and scholarship fund, Arts/Literary programs for each grade, Special Education events and planning lunches, Professional Development and hospitality, Musical instruments, Teacher Appreciation Week gifts and breakfast, All Lab Community events, Classroom enrichment materials

Your generous and kind donations pay for the programs and services outlined above. Any donation amount is appreciated and needed. No donation is too small. We're striving for 100% participation from our community. Please give what is comfortable and meaningful for your family.

Donations are accepted by check (just fill out this donation form and mail to the school) or you can process a safe, secure credit card transaction here online, bu clicking on contribute link near empty thermometer. Your donation is tax-deductible as allowable by law, and the tax ID is on the Contribute link.

Giving now will ensure that your child will benefit from all these fantastic programs and more this year. We're thankful for your generosity - every dollar counts!

Posted on 09/18/2011

Calling all Volunteers

In addition to your direct appeal contributions, we need YOU! Our kids rely on Lab Middle parents for so many activities throughout the year. Sign up today for a committee, an event, or even just general day-to-day office help. We'll keep a list and contact you when the time is right! It's easy, just email us at labmspa@gmail.com and include your name, child's class and your Event/Committee Preferences, and we'll be in touch!

Check out our EVENTS and COMMITTEES pages for detailed description ot the events and committees this year. You will find convenient signup links. If you are not sure which event you would like to help with, sign up as a general volunteer.

We do need your help. Email labmspa@gmail.com today.

Posted on 09/18/2011

Meg Defines Afterschool Programs and More

Thank you to those families who were able to make it to Meg's Back-to-School Info Sessions this week. The meetings had lively Q&A sessions loaded with great information! We know not everyone could make it to these sessions, so we made the documents available to you here.

Meg asked us all to read this piece by Rev. Dr. Patrick T. O'Neill. She remembers fondly that on her first teaching job in Mississippi she was given this by her superintendent. Each September since, she reflects on the passage: How Are the Children?

She also handed out the official afterschool program guide and a description of Lab after 2:10 p.m. These are great resources for you and your child when planning how to get involved in extra-curricular activities, a vital and important way to connect with your child's school.

Don't miss the next opportunity to get inside the four walls of Lab Middle; come to Curriculum Night Oct. 6! More details to come.

Posted on 09/18/2011

Calling All 6th Grade Junior Chefs!

Lab Middle School is once again serving up free cooking classes in affiliation with the New York Women's Culinary Alliance (NYWCA). Classes are once a month on Sundays, starting on October 2nd. Classes go from 10-2 PM and are held at the Institute of Culinary Alliance at 50 W. 23rd Street.

We need just a few sixth graders to fill the classes. If you're interested, please send and child's name, parent's name and email to Andrea Sperling at asperling@nyc.rr.com. The spots will be selected via lottery. Only children who are interested in attending all six classes will be considered.

Posted on 09/18/2011

Fall Sports Information Session - On Wednesday, September 14th

Fall Sports Information Session will take place on Wednesday, September 14th at 12:15 outside in the School Yard.

All students interested in being on a fall sports team must attend this information session.

Check the Flyer for more information

Posted on 09/12/2011

Welcome back! It's going to be a great year! Add Lab's website to your "Favorites" and come visit often. Here you will find all the info you need about Lab when you need it!

Posted on 09/11/2011

ChessNYC Offers Programs at LAB

Looking for a convenient afterschool chess program? Well look no further! ChessNYC is now offering programs at LAB! Check out this link that describes the programs they are offering, the cost and the schedule. Classes start this week.

Posted on 09/11/2011

PA Monthly Meeting Schedule Set

Mark your calendars! The PA has announced its schedule of meetings for the year. Don't worry, we'll remind you before each one, but please note the date and time for the first few meetings this fall! It's a great way to get face-to-face time and get a peek inside the wonderful world of Lab! All meetings will take place at 6 p.m.

See the full schedule here

Posted on 09/08/2011

Mark Calendars Now for High School Fairs in the Fall

As you plan your fall calendar, please note that high school fair dates have been scheduled. The Citywide High School Fair will be held on September 24 and 25 at Brooklyn Technical High School. The Borough High School Fairs will be held on October 22 and 23 (locations TBD).

Lab MS Establishes Dress Code

Principal Meg sent home a flyer this week outlining a dress code for Lab MS. Establishing a dress code policy was a collaborative effort. The School Leadership Team developed the dress code in conjunction with Lab faculty and parental input. The standards are in alignment with our school's culture and reflect the expectations set by the Department of Education. A dress code helps ensure a safe and focused learning environment for all students.

The policy:

It is the responsibility of the parents/guardians to ensure that all students attend school appropriately attired.

The community has adopted the following enforceable code for all students to follow:
1. Clothing must be clean, modest and age appropriate.
2. Clothing which contains suggestive, vulgar, violent words and/or images is expressly prohibited.
3. There is an expectation of proper decorum and comportment. Clothing that is deemed to be excessively short is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, short skirts, short shorts, midriff tops and any exceptionally tight-fitting, transparent or low-cut garments.

In the event that a student is found in violation of the dress code, the student will be asked to change clothing. A student's parent/guardian may be called to bring an appropriate change of clothing if no other solution exists.

No student will be permitted to attend class in violation of the dress code.

If you have any questions, please contact Marilyn Coston, Parent Coordinator at 212-691-6119 ext 1115.

Notify NYC Contacts YOU With Important Info and School Closures

We thought we'd alert you to a nifty little tool - "NotifyNYC". Families can register for the alerts (free) and be notified by email, text or phone of school closings and other important info that impacts the district and the school. Notify NYC is the City of New York's official source for information about emergency events and important City services.

Lab MS Admissions Exam will be held Saturday, February 4, 2012.

Specific testing information including, time, make-up dates, etc will be communicated next week through our website and your elementary school.

Stay tuned!

Celebrate The Year of the Dragon with us!

Sunday, January 29, 5:30pm
at Jing Fong Restaurant, Chinatown.

Purchase Tickets Online

Friday, March 23rd

Please visit our Auction 2012 page for more information about the event

01/29/12
Lunar New Year

02/04/12
Middle School Admission Exam
Time: TBA

02/20/12-02/24/12
Mid Winter Recess
(School is Closed)

Click Calendar to
access DoE calendar

Click this link to access 2011-2012 School Calendar

>> From the Lunar Banquet 2011

>> 8^th Grade Presents: The Boxer, E=MC^chair and The Circle of Excitment

Register for the alerts from Notify NYC (free) and be notified by email, text or phone of school closings and other important info that impacts the district and the school. Notify NYC is the City of New York's official source for information about emergency events and important City services.