Eighth Grade Ballroom Dance

The Eighth Grade Students have been working hard in PE class on their Ballroom Dance Unit. Four days a week they receive instruction, from a professional dancer from Celebrity Dance Studio, on various ballroom dances. The culmination of this unit of study is next Friday, December 19, 2008. On Friday (12/19) from 1:15- 2:50 p.m. students will be demonstrating their newly acquired dance skills and enjoying snacks / treats from the PTO. Parents are encouraged to come (and bring cameras) to see the students dance. (Your students will tell you that you are not invited, but I am telling you otherwise.) In PE class the "dress code" will be discussed with students. Students are encouraged to dress up for this event (girls typically wear a skirt or dress and boys wear nice slacks and a shirt with a collar).

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. I hope to see many of you next Friday!

Winter Wear Drive

The Indian Prairie Public Library’s Second Annual “Giving Tree” is under way. The Teen Advisory Board members are sharing the magic of the holiday season and encouraging the spirit of giving by collecting donations of NEW winter wear to be distributed through the Community House. Lakeview is helping this cause by providing a drop-off box in our building. Students are encouraged to bring donations and drop them in the box in the lobby. Winter wear includes: mittens, gloves, scarves and hats. This collection will take place from Monday, December 8th – Friday, December 19th.

District 66 Winter Invitational

On December 6, 2008 we will be hosting our 9th Annual Winter Invitational. The event will take place at Lakeview. There will be twelve bands performing throughout the day including the Prairieview Cadet Band, Lakeview Concert Band and the Lakeview Symphonic Band. Good Luck to all of the bands performing! I hope to see many of you on Saturday. Try and stay warm!

Lakeview Staff Book Club

One of my professional goals this year is to start a book club for the staff at Lakeview. The goal is to read books that are related to education, meet to discuss the books and hopefully make a change in your life and /or classrooms. Each trimester I will select a different book and solicit interested Lakeview teachers to join. This trimester the group (composed of 16 Lakeview Teachers and Support Staff) read the book, Pretending to be Normal by Liane Holliday Willey. Liane’s book is about living with Asperger’s Syndrome. Not only does Liane have Asperger’s Syndrome, but she has a daughter with the same diagnosis. This is an excellent book which allows the reader to “get inside the head” of someone with Asperger’s Syndrome. The Book Club participants overwhelmingly enjoyed this book and easily made connection from the book to education and life in general. Now, I must find a book to top this one for our next selection!

School Board Recognition Day

Saturday, November 15, 2008 has been designated as School Board Recognition Day. I would like to take this opportunity to recognize our School Board Members for their hard work and dedication. Thanks for all you do to make District 66 a great place to work and learn!

Jeanne Grimmer, President
Ron Eberhart, Vice-President
Cathie Killian, Treasurer
Susan James, Secretary
Robert Koch, Member
Suzanne Armato, Member
Dan Slayden, Member

District Parent Link Meeting

On Monday, November 10th there will be a District-Wide Parent Link Meeting. All District 66 Parents are invited to attend this meeting. The focus of this meeting will be the diagnosis and treatment of head lice. Our guest speaker for the evening will be Kara Green, RNBC, BSN, Manager of the School Health Program of the Dupage County Health Department. The meeting will take place at Prairieview School in the Multipurpose Room from 7- 9 p.m. This meeting is for parents only and all parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Eighth Grade End of the Year Activities

In years past, Lakeview faculty and staff have always tried to provide the graduates with a unique and special celebration marking the end of elementary school and the beginning of high school. This celebration has included a variety of different activities including trips out of town, Great America etc. For several years now, students have spent the day at Great America and then had a nighttime dance at local restaurant. As most of you know this is not a unique opportunity for our students as they frequently visit this amusement park on their own time.

Last year, under the direction of the Board of Education, we surveyed surrounding area schools to see how they celebrate this exciting time of the year. The results were vast! (Some districts have no celebration at all and that is not the direction we would like to go.)

On Tuesday, students were asked to give their input into the selection of a unique and special celebration. They were give three options: Odyssey Boat Trip and Dance, North Beach Club and Dance or Great America and a Dance. Each option was explained and questions answered prior to giving input.

Overwhelmingly, the eighth grade class was in favor of the Odyssey Boat Trip and Dance! The details have not been finalized yet, but we foresee this as a great day spent on the Odyssey with friends cruising Lake Michigan. While on board, students will have a dance with a DJ, unlimited food and a great “adult” opportunity.

The results of the survey will be shared with the Board of Education later next month as we move along with our planning for the May / June events.

Bus Driver Recognition Day

Did you know that Wednesday, October 22nd is Bus Driver Recognition Day? This day has been designated to honor the thousands of men and women that work tirelessly though hot and cold, rain and snow and light and dark to transport children safely to and from school. In District 66 we are fortunate enough to have a great group of drivers. Please take the opportunity to thank your child’s bus driver for all they do!

John Cesal (2004) Jim Mathiasch (2004)
Toni DePisa (2001) Art Mueller (2004)
Noreen Dvorak (2002) Zach Munoz (2003)
Paul Jonauskas (2006) Kate Nikiel (1997)
Jim Gismondi (2001) Pat Romaniszak (1991)
Jim Hagan (2005) Walt Sangaila (1996)
Manny Staiger (2008) Tom Tiede (2001)

Congratulations IMEA Students

On Saturday, October 11th several Lakeview Band students auditioned for the Illinois Music Educators Association All District Band. Several Lakeview students were selected to participate following their auditions. Congratulations to all the students who auditioned!

Performing with the All District Concert Band:
Marissa Jama – Clarinet
Danny Tedeschi – Trombone
Julia Wood – Trombone
Zak Paskvan – Tuba

Performing with the All District Jazz Ensemble:
Julia Wood – Electric Bass
Danny Tedeschi – Trombone
Morgan Baade – Baritone Sax

Extra Curricular Opportunities

Now that we have been back in school for several weeks our Extra Curricular Activities are in full swing! If we have you email address, you should be receiving a weekly email, on Friday, for the next week listing the various activities for the upcoming week. I encourage you to encourage your child to participate in extra curricular activities. Next week for example there are the following activities:

Wednesday – Newspaper Club / Math Club
Thursday – Jazz Band / Yearbook
Friday – Fall Dance

Yes, Friday is the Fall Dance. The Fall Dance is open to any student in seventh or eighth grade. Tickets will be sold next week before school and during lunch for $2 each. Students must have a signed permission slip to attend the dance. The dance is over at 5:00 pm and prompt pick-up is appreciated.

Enjoy your long three day weekend!!!

AWARE Parent Night - 8th grade parents

Just a reminder! Wednesday, October 8th is the AWARE Parent Night for all eighth grade parents. Parents should have received an email letter explaining the AWARE program already. 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 Wednesday, October 8th at 7:00 p.m.

Mother Daughter Tea Volunteers Needed

This year’s Mother Daughter Tea is set for Saturday, April 18, 2009. The event will be held at Ashton Place from 11:30 – 3:30 p.m. All Lakeview Girls are invited to attend with their adult female guest(s). More information will be coming in the next few months.
On October 15, 2008, the first Mother Daughter Tea Committee meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the IMC. Mother’s of girls in grades six, seven and eight are encouraged to attend and help with the planning of this special event. This is a big event to plan and the more help the better!

Blog Compilations

As you know all of our teachers have their own blog sites. We realize that it is very time consuming to check individual blogs on a consistent basis. Mrs. Foellmer, our computer teacher, has developed a Blog Compilation link for each grade level.

On this site you will find a compilation of the blogs for that grade level. Included in this link are the two most recent entries for each teacher blog. Links and multimedia will not appear on this feed. To see the actual blog entry, click on the title of the post, which will take you to the actual blog. Please note that spacing, paragraphs etc may not be accurately displayed as was in the original post.

The Blog Compilation link is found on each grade level site below the test schedule and homework links. Hopefully you will find this helpful!

Early Dismissal / SIP Day

Tuesday, September 16th is our first early dismissal day. Lakeview students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. and bus service will run as usual. The is our first School Improvement Day of the year and many people wonder what happens when the students go home early on these days since the teachers remain at school. After lunch, teachers will be working on a variety of activities which will improve upon our school and student achievement. The Science Department, district wide will be working in a workshop to learn more about their new textbook series and get their questions answered. The Math Committee, at Lakeview, will be looking into how math fits with RtI. Various other teachers will be beginning curriculum adoptions, reviewing safety procedures and having discussions on how to implement vocabulary skills across the content areas. So, although the students get an afternoon off the teachers continue to work!

Open House / Curriculum Night

Mark your calendars now! The Lakeview Open House / Curriculum Night is set for September 16th. This is a great opportunity for parents to come and follow their child’s schedule while learning about the curriculum that will be covered in the classes this year. The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. for parents who are new to the district. The general meeting will begin at 6:45 p.m. and at 7:00 p.m. parents will report to their child’s Homebase class. I hope to see everyone on this evening for this great opportunity!

Welcome Back! I hope that everyone had an enjoyable summer and is ready for a great school year. We have had a fantastic start to the school year and look forward to it continuing. As always, I am available via email, phone or in person if you have any questions or concerns.

We have changed a policy in handbook regarding food deliveries. The policy, found on page 7 of the Lakeview Handbook, is listed below also. We appreciate you cooperation in this matter.

Students may not order food for delivery at school from restaurants or other establishments. In accordance with the state goal of promoting good nutrition, parents are discouraged from bringing “fast food” in for their child’s lunch. Parents who do choose to bring in “fast food” for their children’s lunch may do so only for their own child. Food for a group of students is not permitted.

Happy Memorial Day!

I just want to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day! Hopefully, this three day weekend will be filled with relaxation and family time. And don’t forget to take the time to talk to your children and reflect upon the true meaning of Memorial Day. Enjoy!

Music Man Jr.

Lakeview Junior High proudly presents, The Music Man Jr. on Thursday and Friday, May 22 and 23rd. The performances will begin at 7:00 p.m. each night in the Lakeview Gym. Directors, Jennifer Berman and Kristy Mixon, have worked hard with their cast and I am confident it will prove to be two wonderful evenings. Tickets for the performances are $5 for adults and $3 for children. I hope to see many of you in the coming two days! And to the cast and crew … “Break a Leg”!

Parent Survey

The end-of-the-year school surveys are now available to parents on the district website. There is a button for each school. Parents are encouraged to complete a survey for each school, in which they currently have students attending. Parent input will be used at each building to develop School Improvement Plans for the 2008-2009 school year. Your input is valued and appreciated.

Iraq from a soldier's perspective

This morning, the eighth grade was treated to a presentation from Mr. Justin Conley. Justin is Andrea Conley’s (Lakeview Health Teacher) husband who has just returned from serving nine months in Iraq. As part of their community service project the eighth grade students collected items for care packages and wrote cards and letters to the soldiers in Iraq. Justin came to personally thank the students for their packages and letters as well as share a little bit about what life in Iraq is like. The students learned about life on a base which includes restaurants and gyms. Students were also allowed to ask questions ahead of time which Justin worked into his presentation. This was an eye opening presentation that was well received by the students and staff alike.

Fifth Grade Parent Meeting

Monday, May 19th at 6:30 p.m. is the Fifth Grade Parent meeting at Lakeview. All fifth grade parents are encouraged to attend. The meeting will start with a general meeting in the gym followed by a tour of the building with time for questions. The fifth grade students visited Lakeview this past Monday so I am sure the excitement level is high at home! I look forward to meeting all of the fifth grade parents on Monday!

Nine Week Point of the Trimester

Today marks the nine week point of this trimester. If you have not already done so, I encourage you to access your child's grades online through Parent Connect.
Students who are ineligible to participate in extra-curricular activities will receive notification home through US Mail in the next few days. If you are having difficulty accessing your child's grades via Parent Connect please contact the office and we would be more than happy to assist you.

Teacher Appreciation

This week, May 5-9th is Teacher Appreciation Week. The Lakeview teachers are being treated this week by the PTO to a variety of delicious treats! The treats have included a Mexican Fiesta in honor of Cinco de Mayo Day, healthy snacks and chair massages, appetizers, desserts and salads and breakfast! (Next week is diet week for sure!) Thank you to all of the parents and the PTO for providing such great treats for the teachers! We are very fortunate to have such a talented and quality staff at Lakeview. They deserve to be appreciated!

Congratulations Lakeview Bands

This past weekend, the Lakeview Bands traveled to Branson Missouri. The bands performed very well and were rewarded for all of their hard work. The Symphonic Band received a Second Place and a Rating of Excellence in their class. The Jazz Band received a First Place and a Rating of Superior in their class. The Wind Ensemble received a First Place and a Rating of Superior in their class. Both the Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble also won Best Bands overall in the middle school class. Also, receiving a special award was Michael Ruth. Michael received the Best Jazz Soloist of the day out of all the Jazz Bands performing!! Congratulations to Mr. Tedeschi and Mr. Ohlsen on a job well done! Way to go Lakeview!!!!

Welcome Home Mr. Conley

Last Wednesday, Mrs. Conley, our Health Teacher, welcomed home her husband Justin! Justin has been serving in Iraq for the past eleven month. He made it home safe and sound to Mrs. Conley and their son, Scotty. It is people like Justin that make our world a safer place and for that we should all be thankful! So, thank you Justin for serving in Iraq! Welcome Home!

Swim Team

Good Luck to the Lakeview Swim Team tonight as they compete in their meet. Although the team is fairly small in numbers, this year, their dedication is high! Good Luck Spartan Swimmers!!!!

PTO Scholarships

Each year, the Lakeview PTO provides scholarships to students. The scholarships for student activities are available in an amount up to $100.00 per event for programs during the remainder of this school year and during the summer of 2008. Scholarships that qualify will be in the area of academics, athletics and fine arts. District 66 Summer School does not qualify for PTO Scholarships. Scholarships are not based on need. A random drawing will be held for those students who meet all requirements as stated in the application. Students received applications during Homebase on April 16th. Extra forms are available in the office. All applications are due on Monday, May 5, 2008.

Parent Link Meeting

The next Lakeview Parent Link Meeting is set for May 20th at 6:30 p.m. Parent Link is open to any parent of students in sixth, seventh or eighth grade. On May 20th the topics of the Parent Link Meeting will include a review of the school discipline and a presentation of bullying in the middle school. I hope to see many parents at this event! (This meeting is for parents only.) Should you have any questions about Parent Link please do not hesitate to contact me.

Market Day Student Volunteers

Do you have a junior high student that needs community service hours? Well, Market Day is the place! Junior High Students are needed on Market Day Saturdays starting at 9:30 a.m. to help unload the truck and fill orders. Students are usually done about 11 a.m. Market Day is this Saturday, April 26th in the Lakeview Gym.

Summer School

Once again District 66 is offering an Enrichment Summer School Program. Summer School will run from June 9 – July 27th. Classes are held Monday-Friday from 8:40 -11:35 a.m. The Summer School brochure is being sent out with the Newsletter today or it can be found on the district web-site. As you will find in the brochure there are a lot of fun and exciting classes being offered this year! Cooking, music, sports and jewelry making are just a few of the many possibilities! Summer School classes fill up quickly, so send your registration in now to reserve your child’s spot! I look forward to spending those three weeks with students in grades 1-7 for a great time!!!

Spring Dance

This Friday, April 25th is our Spring Dance!!! The dance is open to any student in six, seventh or eighth grade. Tickets are on sale before school again tomorrow, Thursday. The cost of the ticket is $2.00. Any student attending the dance must have a ticket signed by a parent to enter the dance. Our Student Council has worked hard to secure a new DJ and snacks will be available for purchase during the dance. The dance is from 3-5 p.m. This is the “first” time sixth grade students are allowed to attend a dance during their junior high career so we hope to see many of them take advantage of this opportunity!!!!

Mid-Term Progress Reports

Today marks the mid-term point of the trimester! If you have not done so already, I encourage you to use Parent Connect to check your child’s grades online. If you are having difficulty with Parent Connect please contact the office and we would be glad to assist you in this matter. Students who are ineligible to participate in extra-curricular activities due to one or more “F” grades will receive official notification via the US Mail in the next few days.

End of the Year Activites for Eighth Graders

Today, during study hall, I will be meeting with all of the Eighth Graders. We will be discussing the end of the year activities. I find it hard to believe we are quickly approaching the end of the year already! Your eighth grade son or daughter should bring a packet of information home to you today explaining all of the fun things we have planned. The following activities are being planned for Eighth Graders: a trip to Great America, a dance at Cornerstone Restaurant and a graduation ceremony. It is our intention that all eighth grade students will be able to participate in these activities so I will spend time today discussing behavior expectations and stressing that these activities are privileges that will be earned threw appropriate behavior. Should you have any questions about the end of the year activities for the eighth graders please do not hesitate to contact me. And don’t forget to ask your son or daughter for the packet of information tonight!

Congratualations Concert Band!

Congratulations to the Concert Band Members and Mr. Tedeschi during this weekend’s performance at Band-O-Rama. The judge was impressed with the maturity of sound and attention to detail that the band displayed. Bravo to all of the Concert Band members for working so hard in rehearsal and personal practice so that they could perform so successfully!

Band-O-Rama

Tomorrow, Saturday, April 12th the Lakeview Concert Band and the Prairieview Cadet Band will be performing at Band-O-Rama. Band-O-Rama is held at Wilkins Junior High in Justice, IL. Good luck to all of our young musicians at tomorrow’s performance!!!!!

Anti-Bullying

The Sixth Grade Homebases, under the direction of Mrs. Amy Mesker, have been working hard to develop an Anti-Bullying Website. This site is now done and there is a link on the Lakeview Website. When you have a chance check it out! One of the district goals this year is to examine the Character Counts Program and Bullying Programs. District-wide this is occurring and Mrs. Mesker and the Sixth Grade are ahead of the game! Nice job to everyone who helped in the development of this site.

Lakeview Swim Team

Did you know that Lakeview has a Swim Team? No, we don’t have a pool under the new gym floor despite what Mr. Dodd tries to tell the sixth graders! The Lakeview Swim Team is open to any student in sixth, seventh or eighth grade. They have two practices and compete in one meet. This is a great opportunity for students to explore the aspects of a Swim Team prior to entering high school. Mrs. Conley, our health teacher is also the Swim Coach. There was an informational meeting for students interested in the Swim Team today, but if students are still interested they should see Mrs. Conley.

Spring Sports Season

The Spring Sports Season kicks off next week! Lakeview offers the following spring sports: boy’s volleyball, track and field, swimming, boy's and girl's soccer and softball. Show your support and enjoy the weather next week! Next week’s events include:
Tuesday (4/8) Softball home
Volleyball at Old Quarry
Thursday (4/10) Softball home
Volleyball at Gower
Girls Soccer home
Boys Soccer at Gower

Third Week of the Third Trimester

Today marks our third week into the third 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.

Mother Daughter Tea Reservation Reminder

I hope everyone had a relaxing Spring Break! Don’t forget the Mother Daughter Tea Reservations are due this Friday, April 4th. Invitations were mailed home via US Mail during the week of March 17th. All girls in sixth, seventh and eighth grade should have received an invitation for them and their adult female guest(s). If you did not receive any invitation please contact me immediately. The Mother Daughter Tea committee has spent countless hours planning for a wonderful day on April 19th! I hope to see everyone on the 19th!

Market Day Volunteers Needed!!!

This Saturday, March 22, is Market Day. Volunteers are needed to help sort and pack orders. If you are available please arrive at the Lakeview gym by 9:30 a.m. All volunteers, young or older, are appreciated.

Have a great Spring Break, although it doesn’t sound like it is going to be to spring like if you are staying home:(

Winter Athletic Banquet

Wednesday, March 19th is the Lakeview Athletic Banquet. This event starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Lakeview gym. Athletes who participated in girls and boys basketball and cheerleading will be honored. This year’s dinner is being catered by Carrabbas. After the dinner, certificates, pins and special trophies will be awarded. Athletes will be representing Lakeview and their team(s). Therefore, appropriate dress is required. Coaches have already discussed what constitutes appropriate dress with their teams. I hope to see everyone tomorrow night!

Mother Daughter Tea

Mother Daughter Tea invitations will be mailed home this week! The Mother Daughter Tea is on Saturday, April 19th from 12-4 p.m. at Ashton Place. The event is open to any sixth, seventh or eighth grade girl and their adult female guest. The cost of the luncheon is $21.00. Eighth grade girls have the opportunity to participate in the Fashion Show portion of this special event. I have already begun obtaining commitments for models from the eighth grade girls. The committee has worked very hard to make this day a special one for all that attend! This year’s theme is “Promenade To Your Future”. I hope to see all of you on April 19th!!!!!!

Dismissal Time Safety

Now that the weather is getting warmer, I would like to remind everyone to drive safely on the Lakeview campus during dismissal time. We have a lot of students who are taking advantage of the weather and walking home. When the traffic light changes please look first before proceeding to make sure there are no students in the cross walks! Our goal is get everyone home safe! There have been several drivers who proceed through the light without looking first and I would hate to for someone to have an accident. Please, please be alert and cautious for students who are walking! Thank you and enjoy the weather!!!

Report Cards / Parent Teacher Conferences

Today is Report Card Day in District 66!!! Your child will be coming home with their report card today. Please keep the report card and return the signed envelope to school as soon as possible. The grades on the report card should not be a surprise since parents have online access to grades 24/7 via Parent Connect. This Thursday, March 13 is Parent Teacher Conferences at Lakeview. Conferences are from 5-8 p.m. If you would like to schedule a conference after seeing the report cards today please call the office.

Fire Safety

This past weekend we “Sprung Ahead” with our clocks. When we change time you frequently hear “change the batteries in your smoke detectors as well”. I can speak from personal experience that this is an essential thing to do!

This past weekend there was a fire at my parent’s home. Thankfully, no one was injured and the damage is minimal. The smoke detectors in the house alerted them of the fire and then my father was able to contain the fire with the use of a fire extinguisher until the fire department arrived.

I admit I never really listened to the advice of changing your smoke detector batteries with the time change. This experience has changed my mind about this! We now have new batteries in our smoke detectors and a fire extinguisher on each level of our home.

I encourage everyone to change the batteries in their smoke detectors and to have a fire extinguisher on each level of your home!

Washington DC Trip

Next year’s 8th grade students are being given the opportunity to participate in an outstanding tour of Washington, DC from October 11-13, 2008. The tour will depart the morning of October 11 and return the evening of October 13th. The price of the tour, based on 40-50 paid participants per bus, is $859.00 plus $85.00 for Refund Guarantee Protection. There will be a very important informational meeting for this trip on Tuesday, March 18th at 6:00 p.m. in the Lakeview Lobby. If you have any questions please contact Ms. Casey, Tour Moderator.

Music Man Junior

The Lakeview Drama Club is in full swing! Today is the second day of audition workshops for the Music Man Jr. Auditions will be held on March 10, 11 and 12 in the music room from 3- 5 p.m. Students auditioning will be required to do the following: a short excerpt from the song introduced at the workshop, reading from the script and the choreography taught at the workshop. The Spring Musical will be held on Friday, May 23, 2008. If parents or community members would like to help with costumes or set design they should contact Ms. Berman or Mrs. Mixon for more information.

Girls Scouts Pilot New Program

The Girls Scouts is piloting a new program at Lakeview and Prairieview for our students. The Lakeview program is a modified Girls Scouts program that will be held on four days during study hall time. The conclusion of the program is a Survivor Saturday Event. All sixth grade girls were given a brief presentation of the program by Kristen Meek, District 66 Parent as well as Girl Scouts Employee. There is a registration form on our Lakeview website for those who are interested. Registration is currently taking place as the first event is scheduled for March 6th during study hall.

Roller Skating Party

On Monday, March 17th Lakeview will sponsor a roller skating party at the Lombard Roller Rink. Any student in grades 6, 7, or 8 who wishes to attend may do so. Students who will be attending the trip may remain at school until the trip departs. There will be an area provided for students to socialize or complete homework from 3-3:45 p.m. Buses will leave Lakeview promptly at 4:00 p.m. and return to school at 6:45 p.m. Parents are responsible for providing transportation home from school for their children. Money will be accepted in the school office until Friday, March 7th. Students who wish to attend must return their permission slip along with $7.00 to their Homebase teacher. Skates may be rented at the door for an additional $3.00 (regular skates) or $5.00 (roller blades). Roller Blades from home are allowed in the rink if they are clean and bolts do not stick out on the side.

End of Second Trimester

Although the weather makes it feel like spring will never come the calendar is telling us otherwise! This Friday is the last day of the Second Trimester already! I don’t know about you, but I can’t believe we are about to embark on the last third of our school year! When students return to school on Tuesday they will begin the Third Trimester. This means that Encore classes will switch on Tuesday. Does you child know where he/ she is to go for third trimester Encore classes? If not, they can always check their schedules on Parent Connect. Report Cards will be coming home with all students on March 11th so keep your eyes on the lookout!

IOWA Make-Up Tests

Tomorrow, Tuesday, will be IOWA Make-Up Day at Lakeview! Students who missed testing last week will be pulled from classes tomorrow to make-up the tests they missed. If your student missed testing last week please try and have them at school tomorrow. I know that the illnesses are running rampant, so we will do our best to get this testing done. Remember, students should be well rested and have a good breakfast prior to testing.