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In a recent poll, more than half Americans aged 18-34 admitted that they often say they can't do math.
The STEM workforce accounts for more than fifty percent of the nation’s sustained economic growth.
There is a projected shortage of 3 million workers with U.S. College Degrees by the year 2018.
LHCS has included in its mission statement an additional focus: STEM. The STEM Acronym -for
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math- is now used to describe an approach to learning. Read the
article at http://lakeharriet.mpls.k12.mn.us/uploads/stem_at_lhcs_2.pdf more information.
Community Meeting
When: Thursday, May 5th, 6:00-8:00 pm
Where: Linden Hills Park Building.
Jennifer Sommerness, an independent educational consultant, is hosting another community meeting to
continue to discuss inclusive practices in neighborhood schools. We will pick up where we left off last
month, but you didn't have to attend the last meeting to join in with us on this one. Please come and join
the conversation, and spread the word! All are welcome! Please email me if you have questions, or to let
me know you can attend: carl3326@umn.edu. I hope to see you there!
Spring Music Programs
Be sure to attend the LHCS Lower Campus Spring Music Programs in the lower campus gym!
Date: Thursday, May 5, 2011
Morning program: 9:50 Kindergarten: rooms PC, 106A & 108A
Grade One: rooms 102, 107 & 109
Grade Two: rooms 101 & 203
Afternoon program: 2:30
Kindergarten: rooms PC, 106P & 108P
Grade One: rooms 110 & PD
Grade Two: rooms 201, 202 & 204
Lake Harriet Community School Wind Ensemble Spring Concert
The Lake Harriet Community School Wind Ensemble (Grades 6-8) will present their annual spring concert
on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 3:15 in the school gym. Our program will feature marches, and original
works by Warren Barker, Larry Clark, and Elena Roussanova Lucas. The students have been working hard
towards this performance. We invite all families and community members to attend.
Lake Harriet Community School Chamber Orchestra Spring Concert
The Lake Harriet Community School Chamber Orchestra (Grades 4-5) will perform in their annual spring
concert on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 2:30 in the school gym. In addition to a program of light classics,
the group will also perform fiddle music and contemporary orchestra arrangements. The students have
been working hard toward this performance. We look forward to seeing families, friends, and community
members at the performance.
Lake Harriet Community School Concert Band Spring Concert
The Lake Harriet Community School Concert Band (Grades 4-5) invites you to their annual spring concert
on Friday, May 13, 2011 at 2:30 in the school gym. The concert band will present a program of
contemporary band music along with small ensemble works. The students have been working hard toward
this performance. We look forward to seeing families, friends, and community members at the
performance.
Spring Concert Season Arrives– Don’t miss it!