Lakeview Grade Reporting Procedures

As I am sure you know, I send out emails to parents every three weeks reminding them to check their child’s grade on Parent Connect. If you have looked on the Lakeview website this week there is a new tab called “Lakeview Grade Reporting Procedures”. This document outlines the procedures for reporting grades on a three week schedule. Hopefully, this will help you, as a parent, know what to expect when in regards to grade reporting. Parent Connect is an excellent tool and I hope you agree. If you have any questions or concerns with the Parent Connect program please feel free to contact me. Enjoy your weekend!

Lakeview Dismissal Safety Procedures

When students are dismissed at the end of the day, at Lakeview, we have stationed a teacher out by the stop light. The teacher “holds” the students at the corner, so that all of the buses can quickly exit while the light is green. Once the buses have passed, then students are allowed to cross with the cross walk signal. Unfortunately, several parents have pulled up to the light, which is green and they proceed without noting that there are children in the crosswalk who have the signal to cross. I ask that you please be a cautious driver on the campus during dismissal. Our student’s safety is our main concern! Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Lakeview's Own "Kentucky Derby"

Last week we kicked off our Annual Magazine Drive. As an extra incentive for the middle school students, we announced on Friday a plan to have our very own Lakeview Kentucky Derby if students sell 900 magazine subscriptions total throughout the school! The Derby would include eight teachers, who have volunteered, riding inflatable horses across the gym floor in November. Our first magazine turn-in date is tomorrow, Tuesday, September 25, 2007. This is one of PTO’s biggest fundraisers. PTO works very hard to provide a variety of excellent things for our students and our schools. Please consider supporting PTO by ordering magazines.

AWARE for Eighth Graders

The AWARE program will start for students in eighth grade starting on Monday. Students will receive this presentation during their health class. If a student is not in health class they will be “pulled out” of their fifth or eighth hour class during one of the trimesters for this four day presentation. There was a parent presentation to explain the AWARE program a couple of weeks ago. If you are a parent of an eighth grade student and were not able to attend this information meeting you can contact Mrs. Conley, our health teacher, for more information.

Washington DC Trip

Tonight there is a Washington DC trip meeting for eighth grade students who are attending the trip over the Columbus Day Weekend. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the gym. Parents and students are encouraged to attend this meeting together to receive important information. In the spring, there will be an informational meeting for seventh grade students and parents who would like to go on the trip next year. If you have specific questions about the trip please contact Mrs. Hayes or Ms. Casey.

Third week of the Trimester

Yesterday, Tuesday, marked the third week into this first trimester! Parents should have received an email from me stating this and encouraging them to check their children’s grades via the Parent Connect system. If you did not receive this email and would like to please let me know. If you are having difficulty accessing your child’s grades via the Parent Connect system please call the office and we would be glad to assist you in this matter.

Activities have started!

Now that school is in full swing all of our activities and clubs are starting up. It can be overwhelming for students and parents to know what is available and when. To try and ease the confusion, the office sends out a weekly email on Friday. This email contains all of the events for the next week. This includes things such as games, club meetings and parent meetings. If you do not get this email, but would like to, please call the office with your email address and we would gladly add you to the list.

13th Annual Dance-A-Thon

Tomorrow evening, Friday, is the 13th Annual Dance-A-Thon sponsored by the District 66 Music Boosters. This event is open to any student in seventh or eighth grade. The dance will be in the Lakeview Gym from 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. Students must have a signed pledge sheet to enter. Students who bring in pledges will be eligible to win great prizes including items from Family Video or an I-Pod Nano, just to name a few! Questions should be directed to Mr. Ohlsen or Mr. Tedeschi. I hope to see all seventh and eighth graders on the dance floor!

Curriculum Night / Open House

Monday, September 17, at 6:45 p.m., is the Lakeview Curriculum Night. This Open House is for parents of students in sixth, seventh and eighth grade. (The event is for parents only, please.) Our evening will start out in the gym with brief introductions and general announcements. Parents will then go to their student’s Homebase classrooms where they will receive their child’s schedule. Our schedule for the evening allows parents time to follow their child’s schedule and meet the teachers. The evening will conclude at 9 p.m. Make sure you ask your child their Homebase teacher’s name before you come so that you know where to go first. (If you forget we will have a list in the office.) I look forward to seeing all of you on Monday night!

Lunch with Mrs. Liles

Once a week, I will dedicate lunch time to eating with students to get to know them on a more personal basis. Students can come alone or bring a friend. There is a sign-up sheet in the office. I will also put student’s names “in a hat” and select students to join me. This is a voluntary program and no one will be required to participate. Please encourage your child to sign-up for “Lunch with Mrs. Liles”. I piloted this program last school year. It was very successful and I truly enjoyed getting to know students on a personal level.

Upcoming Extra Curricular Activity Opportunities

Lakeview Choir

An informational Choir meeting will be held on September 13 in Ms. Berman’s room 14 at 7:30 a.m. The choir is open to any student in sixth, seventh or eighth grade. Choir practice will be held on Tuesday and Thursdays from 7:10 – 7:50 a.m.

Yearbook Staff

Any student interested in being part of the 2007-2008 Yearbook staff should pick up an application form outside of Mrs. Snodgrass’ room, Mrs. Hayes room or Mr. Rodda’s room. Applications are due by Friday, September 7th. Questions should be directed to Mrs. Hayes (room 116) or Mrs. Snodgrass (room 137).

AWARE Parent Night - 8th grade parents

Mark you calendars now! Monday, September 10th is the AWARE Parent Night for all eighth grade parents. Parents should have received an email letter explaining the AWARE program last week. This presentation is designed to educate parents about the AWARE program, which all eighth graders will have at some point this school year. Included in the presentation are topics such as teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and sexual assault. Agency representatives will fully describe each component of the program, answer questions parent might have and provide information on community resources surrounding these issues. The AWARE meeting will be held in the Lakeview IMC on Monday, September 10th at 7:00 p.m.