Lunch and Books with Mrs. Liles

Starting in January, I will be hosting lunchtime book clubs with students. Students in sixth grade are invited to participate in this exciting new adventure! The books we will discuss will be from the list of Rebecca Caudill Nominees for the 2009-2010 School Year.

Students may sign up with their Reading / Language Arts teacher to participate. Only students who have read the particular book being discussed may participate in the event.

Start reading now! I have already read Kimchi & Calamari. Next on my list are: Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree and A Small White Scar.

The first lunch time book club will be held on Tuesday, January 19th. Sign up sheets are availabe in Mrs. Crews' and Ms. Coppoletta's rooms.

Scholastic Bowl comes to Lakeview!

Scholastic Bowl is a new extra curricular activity at Lakeview this year. It is a trivia competition against other schools in the Southeast Dupage Elementary Athletic Association. There will be an informational meeting in January for students and the competitions will take place in February and March. This activity is open to students in sixth, seventh and eighth grade. Interested students should see Mrs. Myers for more information.

Roller Blading in PE Classes

Starting January 4th, all Lakeview students will be rollerblading during their PE classes.
Safety equipment is available (helmets, wrist/elbow guards and knee pads) for the students to wear, but it is not mandatory. If you wish for your child to wear safety equipment, please email or send a note to their PE teacher and they will see that safety equipment is worn during this unit of study.

Eighth Grade Ballroom Dance

Our eighth graders have started their ballroom dance unit in PE class. Over the next couple of weeks students will be instructed by Mrs. Ann Garvey, former Lakeview Parent and Professional Dance Instructor, on various dance routines. This activity will conclude with our Big Ballroom Dance Party on Friday, December 18th starting at 1:30 p.m. Parents of Eighth Grade Students are invited to come and watch the performances on December 18th.

Happy Thanksgiving!

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all the Lakeview Families a Happy Thanksgiving! Hopefully you will eat good food and find time for rest and relaxation.

The Lakeview students have been busy these past few weeks. The Student Council and Make A Difference Club have organized a Stand Up For Kids Drive. Stand Up for Kids is a nationally acclaimed volunteer organization dedicated to helping homeless, runaway and at-risk youth in over 42 cities nationwide. They not only feed and clothe children, but also attempt to encourage and motivate them by providing straightforward mentoring, emergency resources and help find them the tools they need to get off the street. The Lakeview students have been collecting donations and will continue to do so until November 24th. Donations include: single serve food items that are healthy and don't require cooking, fruit juice, socks, winter hats, winter gloves & sweatshirts.

Congratulations to the District 66 Music Boosters on another successful Fannie May Sale! This year the students sold over $28,000.00 worth of Fannie May products. The Music Boosters made about $4,000.00 and individual student accounts also acquired $4,000.00 in profits. Thank you to everyone who supported this event! Top Fannie May Sellers: Marjorie B, Brooke N, Sam T, Quinn M, Drew D, Jillian K, Michael R, Sarah R, and Caitlyn B. Way to go Spartans!!!

Fall Sports Banquet

Lakeview held its’ Fall Sports Banquet on Thursday, October 29, 2009. The following teams were recognized for their season: Football, Cheerleading, Cross Country and Girls Volleyball.

The following awards were presented during the banquet:

Football Most Valuable Offensive Player – Steven K
Football Most Valuable Defensive Player – Nathan C
Football Most Improved Player – Andrew B

Cheerleading Leadership Award – Karolina A
Cheerleading Most Spirited Award – Meaghan S

Cross Country Most Valuable Player – Peter F & Amanda T
Cross Country Most Improved Player – Chris L & Nikitha G

Varsity Girls Volleyball Most Valuable Player – Stephanie Z
Varsity Girls Volleyball Most Improved Player – Deanna B

Jr. Varsity Girls Volleyball Most Valuable Player – Dana K
Jr. Varsity Girls Volleyball Most Improved Player – Pimaa M

Way to go Spartans!!!!!

End of the Trimester is Quickly Approaching!

It is hard to believe, but Friday, November 20, 2009, marks the end of the first trimester! It seems like just yesterday, students were learning locker combinations and meeting their new teachers. Now, the leaves have change and we are preparing for Thanksgiving feasts. When we return from the Thanksgiving Break students will be moving onto their second trimester Encore classes. If a student doesn’t still have their schedule they can check on Parent Connect to see what class in the Encore Block they go to starting on Monday, November 30. Report cards will be coming home with students on Tuesday, December 1, 2009.

Lakeview Strategic Planning Meeting

Don't forget! The Lakeview Strategic Planning Meeting is Monday, November 9th at 7 pm in the IMC. This is a great opportunity to give your input into the strengths and weaknesses of District 66. Parent input is valuable and appreciated. Please consider taking an hour or so out of your evening for this important event.

Winter Sports Teams have been chosen!

It was a busy week at Lakeview for Sports Try-Outs! Congratulations to everyone who tried out for basketball, cheerleading or mascot.

JV Boys Basketball coached by Mr. Dvorak

Jason D

Cody B

Eddie L

Braxton B

Caleb K

Matt B

Joe E

Matt S

Tony M

Sam D

Connor M

Patrick M

Zain R

Managers: Kovas, Jacob and Wes

JV Girls Basketball coached by Mr. Little

Rebecca A

Tiffany B

Megan S

Sydney D

Jacky J

Jill K

Jeannie L

Antionette Z

Rebekah O

Taylor J

Miyax L

Dana K

Ava P

Cheerleaders / Mascot coached by Ms. Coppoletta

Sarah A

Abbey C

Julie D

Alexis G

Leanna I

Vicky K

Pimaa M

Serenity S

Allison S

Jaylen W

Mascots - Ally A, Kyle M & Austin R

Go Spartans!!!!!

Congratulations to the Cross Country teams on their fine performances in the conference meet Thursday.The boy's team finished in second place just a few points from first. Amanda T took first place in the girls race with a winning two mile time of 12:22. Way to go Spartans!

It is a busy upcoming week at Lakeview!

Monday - AWARE begins for Eighth Graders in Health Class

Seventh Grade Field Trip to Chicago

JV Cheer & Mascot Clinic

Girls Basketball tryouts for 6th and 7th graders

Tuesday - Ninth week of the trimester

Boys JV Basketball tryouts for 6th and 7th graders

JV Cheer & Mascot Tryouts

Wednesday - Boys JV Basketball tryouts for 7th graders

Girls Basketball tryouts for 8th graders

Thursday - Sixth Grade Field Trip

Sixth Grade Halloween Party during PE classes

Parent Teacher Conferences 4:30 - 8:30 pm

Friday - No School (Teacher Institute)

Stay warm and dry and healthy!!!!

Spirit Day - Hat Day

Lakeview Students showing their school spirit today! Thanks to Student Council for sponsoring Hat Day ... what a great way to brighten up a gloomy day!

Good Luck to the Lakeview Band and Choir Students

This is a busy weekend for Lakeview Musicians! The Marching Band students have a double performance in two parades! They will be joining the DGS Homecoming Parade today, Friday, and then tomorrow, Saturday, they will be traveling to Plainfield for their Homecomng Parade. I am sure they will do fantastic both days and hopefully the rain will hold off and cooperate!!!!

Also on Saturday, there is a group of band students and choir students who will be auditioning at the Illinois Music Educators Association District 1. More than 1500 band, choir and orchestra students from the surrounding suburbs will participate in these auditions for a chance to be selected into one of the honor groups. If selected, they will perform in November with some of the finest middle school musicians in our area. They will also have the opportunity to work with some of the finest guest conductors in the field of music education.

Good Luck to the following students auditioning for IMEA:

Emily P - Flute

Brooke N - Flute

Sam T - Tuba & Bass Guitar

Danny P - Baritone

Ahona M - Clarinet

Charlotte S - Clarinet

Marjorie B - Soprano

Shnnon S - Soprano

Kyla S - Soprano

Megan V - Soprano

Tyler Z - Tenor

Marian C- Alto

Good luck to everyone!!!!

Memory Walk Service Project

Congratulations to all of the Lakeview Students & Staff who participated in Lakeview Service Project to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association. Student's collected money to benefit the Alzheimer's Association during the month of September. On Saturday, September 26th about a dozen students, a couple of District 66 families and Mr. Little and Mrs. Boyer all participated in the Memory Walk, which was held in Joliet, Illinois.

Congratulations to the following outstanding contributors:

Sixth grader - Cormac B who raised over $800

Seventh grader - Samanth C who raised over $500

Eighth grader - Corey B who raised over $300

Mr. Rodda's Homebase raised over $1000

Mrs. Douvris' Homebase raised over $500

Mrs. Boyer's Homebase raised over $400

Way to go Lakeview!!!!

Safety Reminder When driving on the campus at dismissal time

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.

Busy Week Ahead

I hope everyone enjoys their long weekend and finds time for relaxation, enjoying the weather and family and friends!!!

Next week is a busy one at Lakeview!

Monday - No School

Tuesday - Board of Education meeting 7 p.m. @ PV

Wednesday - Cross Country vs Burr Ridge (home)

Football vs EJH (home)

Thursday - GVB vs Old Quarry (away)

LV Open House / Curriculum Night 6:45 p.m.

Friday - Dance-A-Thon 6- 9:30 p.m.

Saturday- Lakeview Marching Band @ German Day Parade

Welcome Back!!!!

Welcome Back to School Everyone! The 2009-2010 school year is off to a fantastic start! I hope everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable summer. My husband and I added a new puppy to our family this summer so it was less than relaxing, but Romo, our new puppy is adorable.

Today is day three and students are back into the swing of things. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns throughout the year. Email, phone calls or stopping by in person are all great ways to get your questions answered.

Please make sure the office has your current email address. We will send out "Week in Review" emails on Friday for the following week. These emails will contain important information such as try-out dates / times for sports, upcoming club meetings etc. You will not want to miss this information!

If you have not volunteered to help PTO with their activities this year I encourage you to do so soon! The Lakeview PTO does a lot of great things for our teachers and students and this is a great way to stay involved in your adolescent child's life!

End of the Year Eighth Grade Celebrations!

Break A Leg!!!!

Good luck to everyone involved with the production of this year's musical, Guys and Dolls Junior. The musical will be performed tonight, Thursday, and tomorrow, Friday, at 7 pm in the Lakeview Gym. Ms. Berman and Mr. Ohlsen have worked countless hours with a fantastic cast and crew to put on what should prove to be a fantastic musical! Break A Leg!!!!!

Teacher Appreciation Week - Thank You!

This week, May 4 - 8 was Teacher Appreciation Week. The Lakeview Staff was treated very well by the PTO this week! Thank you so much to all of the families who made sure we were fed well this week! The food was delicious and the whole week was enjoyed by all. Thank you especially to Cherrise Jurkovic and Thea Pjescich for all of their hard work in organizing, planning and cleaning up each day.

Eighth Grade End of the Year Activities

Today, I will be meeting with all of the eighth grade students and sharing with them the information regarding the end of the year activities. Your child should bring home a packet explaining the same information as well as the fees that are required for these events.

On Monday, June 1, 2009 students will be heading to Navy Pier for a day trip aboard the Odyssey Boat and a little site seeing on Navy Pier. Prior to our departure parents are welcome to come to school to take pictures and see all of the students together. As I will be sharing with students, dress for this event should be dressy, but comfortable as there will be walking involved. (So, new dress shoes and formal gowns might not be such a wise choice for the day!)

Graduation is set for Wednesday, June 3rd at 7:30 p.m. in the Lakeview Gym. Due to a large number of graduates and limited seating each student will receive four tickets to graduation. Should your family not require all of those tickets please return extra tickets to the office so we can share them with families who would like more than the four allotted tickets.

If you have any questions once you have received the packet of information please feel free to give me a call.

PTO Scholarhips - Sixth & Seventh Grade Students

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 2009. 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 will receive applications during Homebase on April 20th. Extra forms are available in the office. All applications are due on Monday, May 11, 2009.

Mother Daughter Tea Reminder

Have you turned in your reservations for the Mother Daughter Tea yet? Don’t forget this year’s event is on Saturday, April 18th from 11:30 – 3:30 pm at Ashton Place. Tickets are $22.00 each and include lunch and a great afternoon of fun! Reservations are still being accepted in the office through Thursday, April 9, 2009.

Congratulations Regional Science Fair Winners

Congratulations to three Lakeview Students, who last Saturday, took first place at the Regional Science Fair. Jacob Amiri, Kellyn Maguire and Evan Murley represented Lakeview well! Nice job! And a special thanks to Mrs. Wagner for her support in this event as well.

I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Safe and Relaxing Spring Break! See you when classes resume on April 6th!

Congratulations to the Varsity Boys Basketball Team

Tonight is the Spring Sports Banquet, to celebrate the accomplishments of the Winter Sports Team. This year’s Winter Sports Teams were successful both on the court and off. One team in particular, the Varsity Boys Basketball Team, has something rather special to celebrate … a SEDAA Conference Championship!!!!

The Varsity Boys Basketball Team, under the leadership of Mr. Tom Dodd, clinched this title last Friday night (3/13) at Old Quarry Middle School with a victory over Cass (34-32). Congratulations to the boys on an outstanding season!

The Winter Sports Teams have set the bar high for the Spring Teams, which start up shortly!

2009 Mother Daughter Tea

The Lakeview PTO is once again planning its’ annual Mother Daughter Tea event. This year’s event is set for Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 11:30 – 3:30 p.m at Ashton Place. Invitations will be mailed home the week of March 16th to all girls in sixth, seventh and eighth grade. The eighth grade girls will be able to model clothes during the event. Permission slips to model were handed out during school this past week. The permission slips are due back to Mrs. Liles by Monday, March 16th. Tickets for this event are $22.00 and each person attending the event needs a ticket. This is a great way to spend the afternoon with your daughter and other female family members or friends! I hope to see everyone on April 18th!

Lakeview Roller Skating Party

On Monday, March 23 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 Wednesday, March 18th. 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.

Important Upcoming Events

~ Seventh Grade Snowflake Event – March 21, 2009 at Herrick Middle School. The application deadline has been extended until Friday, February 27th. Applications will be accepted in the Lakeview Office until this date. Additional applications are also available in the Lakeview Office.

~ ISAT Testing Week – March 3-6th. Students will be tested daily from 8 – 10:15 a.m. Please make sure your child eats a healthy breakfast during this week. If a student misses an ISAT test due to absence the test will need to be made-up, so attendance is appreciated!

~ Lakeview Roller Skating Party – Monday, March 23, 2009. Information will be coming out during homebase to students in the next couple of weeks. This event is open to students in sixth, seventh and eighth grade.

A Busy Week at Lakeview

This was a busy week at Lakeview! On Wednesday, the District 66 Spelling Bee was held at Prairieview School. Congratulations to Dhara who won the district bee and will be advancing onto the county spelling bee! On Thursday, the entire school participated in the Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration. Led by, Lucas, the entire school listened to the Gettysburg Address.

Snowflake Opportunity for Seventh Graders

On Saturday, March 21, seventh grade students from Lakeview and Herrick will have the unique opportunity to participate in a Snowflake event.

Snowflake is a day long event for seventh grade students that explore leadership and communication skills, healthy decision making, substance abuse prevention and how to resist negative peer influences. The event is planned and implemented by trained high school students with adults serving in advisory roles. The program is a collaborative effort between Downers Grove North, Downers Grove South, Lakeview, Herrick Middle School, The Downers Grove Police Department and Helping Girls Navigate Adolescence (HGNA). District 66 and District 58 believe this program is important to help our seventh grade students navigate through adolescence.

The Snowflake Event will take place at Herrick Middle School from 2-9 pm. Registration is $20 a person and must be turned into the Township’s Human Service Office before 4:30 p.m. on February 20, 2009.

Lakeview students will be receiving information on this event this week. Additional registration packets will be available in the office. Questions can be referred to Mrs. Liles or Mrs. Conley.

Pie The Assistant Principal!

Congratulations!

On Saturday, January 24th Seventh Grade Project Challenge Students participated in a Science Fair at O’Neill Junior High. Congratulations to the First Place Winners: Esabelle Cherry, Kellyn Maguire, Jacob Amiri and Evan Murley. Congratulations also the Second Place Winners: Nolan Sarros, Rob Quinn, Jason Ryan, Patrick O’Donnell and Kevin Chentorychi. Nice job everyone!

Congratulations also goes out to Mary Beth Marley, eighth grade. Last week Mary Beth competed in an Ice Skating Competition. Lakeview is proud to announce that Mary Beth is the 2009 U.S. Figure Skating National Championship Novice Ladies Silver Medalist!

No School / PTO Fundraiser

Hopefully everyone is surviving this weather and looking forward to the “heat wave” tomorrow … 25 degrees!!!

Just a reminder that there is no school on Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day. The Center Cass School District PTO has organized a fundraising event for Monday at Home Run Inn. What a great opportunity to have lunch or dinner and support a great cause! More information is available on the district website.

Good luck to all of our Solo Contest Participants tomorrow!

Good luck to the Boys Basketball Team in the Westmont Tournament on Saturday at 2:45 p.m.

Important Information for Eighth Graders

Welcome Back! I hope everyone had a relaxing Winter Break. There are two important upcoming events for eighth graders that you should put on your calendars now!

The Ballroom Dance Event has been rescheduled for Friday, January 23rd from 1:15 – 2:50 p.m. Students will be demonstrating their dance skills and enjoying snacks / treats from the PTO. Parents are encouraged to come (and bring cameras) to see their student dance. Remember your students will try and tell you otherwise, but you are invited!

Graduation pictures will take place on Thursday, January 29th at 8:15 a.m. Each student will have a “head shot” taken on this day. Several weeks after the picture is taken students will receive proofs with an opportunity to purchase individual pictures.