Promenade ....

We did it!!!! We have taken the lead by a whopping 50,000 points! Way to go CCSD #66 families!



But, there is still a lot of time left in this program. The winner is not determined until April 30th, so let’s keep up the momentum and keep logging those receipts!



Although school is out after Friday, there are still two weeks to earn triple points for the district, so keep logging those receipts at the mall office. If you have any unlogged receipts, you can turn them into school by Thursday morning (December 15th) for us to log them in for you and still return them back to school by Friday morning.



Remember, all Promenade stores within the mall – including restaurants, Bass Pro Shop and the iPac theater – are participating. The outlot stores and stores across Janes Avenue from the mall (this includes Jared, Potbellys, Starbucks, Meijer, Longhorn Steakhouse, Famous Daves, etc) are NOT included in this competition.



Thanks for your continued support!



Questions – Ide – Rose Szutowicz (rszutowicz@att.net)

PV – Tracey Edwards (tracey@tedwards.org)

LV – Jaimie Morton (jaimie.morton@comcast.net)

Eighth Grade Ballroom Dancing

Eighth grade students began their ballroom dancing unit on Monday, November 28th.

The three week unit, taught by Mrs. Ann Garvey, will take students through the basics of various ballroom dances including Rumba, Swing, Cha-Cha and Tango.

On Friday, December 16th at the conclusion of the unit, all of the 8th graders will participate in a Ballroom Dance sponsored by the Lakeview PTO. The Ballroom Dance will take place from 1:15 - 3:00 pm on December 16th. All parents and relatives of eighth graders are welcome to come and view the dance during that time.

Support Promenade Bolingbrook Shopping!

With Black Friday just around the corner, don’t forgot to log in your receipts at the mall office when you shop at The Promenade Bolingbrook.



We earn triple points on each and every purchase and quadruple points at Just Ducky, Janie & Jack, J. Rae Boutique, Mago Cantina Grill and iPic Theatres through December 31st. Promenade gift card purchases also earn triple points and 1,000 bonus points for each card! Please keep logging or turning in receipts (only originals please – no copies – if you want your original receipt back, write your student’s name and teacher on the back). Receipts can be logged in at the mall office by Gymboree. It only takes a few minutes to log in!



Do you have a few minutes and want to earn 1,000 points for us right away! Just register at http://www.shoppingpartnership.com/points/bolingbrook.htm. We receive 1,000 points for every registration – just think how quickly that can add up for us! To date, only 22 shoppers have signed up for Prairieview School. Let’s get that number into the hundreds and cement our lead in this program!



And, if you “like” The Promenade Bolingbrook on Facebook and include “Prairieview” in a comment, that’s another 1,000 points!



So many ways to earn points for our schools by doing your everyday shopping! Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Shopping!

Thank you for the donations!

Thank you to everyone who donated children's books and stuffed animals. The Lakeview Families were very generous in their donations and the Dupage County Family Court System is very greatful!

Student Council Stuffed Animal and Children's Book Drive

During the week of November 7th, the Lakeview Student Council is sponsoring a stuffed animal and children's book donation drive. We will happily accept any gently used or new stuffed animals or picture books. All collected items will go the Dupage County Court House Safe Harbor room which provides child care for families that are in court. When children leave the child care room they are invited to take a book or stuffed animal with them. This provides comfort to a lot of children. Any donations would be greatly appreciated!

Promenade Fundraising Opportunity!

Don’t forget to support the “Shopping 4 Students” program at The Promenade Bolingbrook mall. Our schools are vying for a share of $10,000 and it’s tied to shopping/dining you already do! Log your receipts at the Mall Office (next to Gymboree) under Prairieview School or turn them in to the office and we will get them logged for you. Receipts will be returned to you if you would like them back – just include your student’s name and teacher. Please help support this important fundraiser!

Fun Run with Mr. Rodda

On Monday, October 17, 2011, the Lakeview Cross Country Teams were able to honor one of their coaches, Mr. Paul Rodda. Coach Rodda will be retiring this year and has been a Cross Country Coach for 28 years at Lakeview. There was a "Run with Rodda" day on Monday. The entire team and many of their parents attended to participate in a team "Fun Run" with their parents and then a final one mile run with Mr. Rodda leading the way! The turnout was great and Mr. Rodda received a "Coach" shirt from the State Finals meet this past weekend, where the Boys Cross Country Team placed Third. This has been a remarkable season for the Boys and Girls Teams and all the hard work has earned the teams many honors. Mr. Rodda will be missed for many years to come. The teams and parents came out to Lakeview to show their appreciation for his years of involvement and hard work and he was very grateful!

IMEA

Congratulations to the Lakeview Jr High students who participated in the IMEA Audition process on October 1, 2011. A total of twenty band students and nine choir students auditioned. Congratulations to the following students who will be representing Lakeview at this year’s IMEA Jr Division Honors Festival: Sarah A (flute), Allie B (Clarinet), Julia P (Clarinet), Emma B (Clarinet), Nick N (French Horn), Dan P (Tenor Sax), Maggie S (Trumpet), Brianna I (Trumpet), Michael T (Baritone / Trombone), Peter S (Trombone), Larissa G (Tuba), Diana C (Choir), Stephanie W (Choir), Patrick M (Choir), Claire W (Choir) and Alana C (Choir).

Congratulations to the Girl's Volleyball Teams!

Congratulations to the Lakeview JV Volleyball Team on their winning season. The team finished with a record of 10-0, undefeated. This great group of girls supported each other throughout the whole season. The JV Volleyball Team would also like to congratulate the Varsity Volleyball Team on their winning season of 10-0, undefeated. Go Spartans!

Deal or No Deal and Girls Volleyball Team

On Wednesday ten Lakeview students participated in Deal or No Deal as part of the magazine prizes. Congratulations to all ten students on selling an exceptional amount of magazines! Students included: Claudia F, Beth V, Avan A, Enrica U, Diana C, Marissa C, Jared G, Marcelo A, Zach J and Emma B. Thank you to everyone who supported our biggest district fundraiser this year, the magazine drive!

The Lakeview Girls Varsity Volleyball Team has had an exceptional season so far! Pictured is the team after their victory against Cass Junior High. The girls are undefeated at 7-0 and have won all of their matches in two games, never going to a third set. The regular season will conclude Thursday, October 6th at Lakeview vs. Jefferson Junior High.

Congratulations to the Cross Country Team

The Lakeview Cross Country Team competed in the Troy Invitational on Saturday, September 17, 2011. There were a total of 49 schools in the meet and nearly 2000 runners! Lakeview had 69 runners compete that day. Best finishers were Natalie (29th out of 269 in sixth grade girls), Morgan (21st in the seventh grade girls and Peter was Lakeview's top finisher for the day with a seventh place in the eighth grade boy's race out of 293 runners! The eighth grade boy's team finished the day winning the third place team trophy out of forty-nine schools. Congratulations to Mr. Rodda, Mr. Urbas and the entire Cross Country Team on a job well done!

Mrs. Conley's Homebase

Mrs. Conley's Sixth Grade Homebase has truly embraced the concept of PBIS and team work. New this year students can "pool" together their Spartan Stars and redeem them for a group prize (playing the Wii Game System). This group of students quickly achieved this prize and began brainstorming new ideas. They decided they wanted to eat lunch together outside and proposed the number of Stars they would need to redeem this prize. Today, September 13th, was a beautiful day for lunch outside as a homebase. Not pictured is Mrs. Conley, who graciously gave up her lunch period to eat with her students! Way to show Spartan Spirit and model PBIS in sixth grade!!!

Busy, Busy, Busy!

We may only have been in school for two weeks now, but things are in full-swing and we are busy, busy, busy!
Tonight is the Dance-A-Thon from 6-9 p.m. Tomorrow, Saturday, the Marching Spartans will be performing at the Von Steuben Day Parade and Monday is Curriculum Night for all Lakeview Parents from 6:45 - 9:00 p.m.

PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports)is off to a strong start in year two throughout the district. Both Lakeview and Prairieview kicked off PBIS the first full day of school and Elizabeth Ide finished up their kick-off this week. Ask your children if they have earned a STAR or PAW yet!

The Lakeview students and staff are very thankful to our PTO for purchasing some great "PBIS Prizes" for this year. We have a new picnic table outside the front doors that students can redeem as a prize for PBIS and we also have a Wii Game System for homebases to redeem as a prize also. A special thanks to Mrs. Peg Nuccio, our PBIS Parent Representative, who obtained several coupons for "free bowls" at Noodles & Company which will also be used as PBIS prizes.

Eighth Grade Teachers and Students Run the Mile

Today, the eighth grade students ran the mile during P.E. classes. To show their students support, Ms. Schwenkel, Mrs. Myers, Ms. Coppoletta, Mrs. Mixon and Ms. Cerny ran along side their students!

Dress Code & Bullying Hotline

Welcome Back!

As I have been reminding students the past two days, school dress code is in affect. Please refer to page 35 of the Lakeview Parent Student Handbook for complete details on dress code. Remember, all shirts or blouses must have sleeves and skirts/shorts must be at least mid-thigh. Students who are in dress code violation will be asked to change. If they do not have something appropriate to change into items will be provided for the day. Your support in this matter is greatly appreciated.

District 66 has revised our bullying policy. This policy can be found in the handbook. Additionally, a phone line has been established to allow students and/or parents to report incidents of bullying. Bullying reports can be made by calling our district hotline at: 630-783-5210.

End of the Year Excitement!

Here are a few pictures to enjoy the end of the year excitement! Pictures include the Odyssey Trip, Graduation and WOW Day.

Undefeated Girls Soccer Team

Congratulations to Mrs. Wilson and the Girls Soccer Team on their undefeated season! Way to go Spartans!!!!

Second Annual Seventh Grade Career Fair

Fiddler on the Roof Jr

Good Luck to the cast and crew of Fiddler on the Roof Jr. Opening night is tomorrow, Thursday May 12th at 7 pm with an encore performance on Friday, May 13th. Ms. Berman, Mr. Ohlsen and the entire cast and crew have worked tirelessly preparing. I am sure it will be a fantastic performance! Break a leg!

Congratulations!

Lakeview Jr. High is proud to announce that seventh grader, Jillian Kozlowski, attended the local Spring Fever Ice Skating Competition held on April 16 -17, 2011. The Franklin Park Ice Area and Lakeview Jr. High would like to recognize Jillian for her dedication and accomplishments at the annual competition. Congratulations to Jillian on her First Place in the Freestyle 4 Solo Event!

Lakeview Student Wins Citizens Financial Bank Essay Contest

Congratulations to Rupa Palla, who won the Citizen's Financial Bank Essay Contest. Rupa took first place in the essay contest whose topic was, "The Importance of Saving". Pictured above is Rupa, Mr. Windsor and Corrine Ganiec, Branch Manager. Nice job Rupa!!!!

German Band Performs for Lakeview Students

On Tuesday, April 19th Lakeview students were treated to a perfomance by The Bietigheim Bissingen Musikschule Big Band and the Jegenblasorchester, which is a concert band. These groups are made up of high school age students who attend the Bietigheim-Bissingen Musikschule. These high school students traveled from Germany to participate in an exchange program with Downers Grove North and South High School's. This exchange has been going on for 25 years. The Tedeschi Family had the pleasure of hosting Mr. Alex Wolpert and his twelve year old son, Lukas.

Congratulations to Mr. Safranski

Lakeview Jr High is proud to announce that Eighth grade social studies instructor, Mark Safranski, was made a New Member of the US Army War College's National Security Seminar. The National Security Seminar is the annual capstone event of the US Army War College graduate program that prepares the future senior leaders of the US Army, as well as select officials from the State Department, the intelligence community and foreign governments. Mr. Safranski was nominated to become a New Member by Dr. Steven Metz, Chairman of the Regional Strategy Department of the Strategic Studies Institute, the US Army's official think tank.

In June, Safranski, along with other civilian New Members from a broad range of professional backgrounds, will attend a week long seminar at the US Army War College in Pennsylvania devoted to problems of national security, defense policy and the conflict in Afghanistan. Mr. Safranski has edited or was a contributing author to a number of articles and two books in the fields of strategic studies and national security and has taught social studies at Lakeview Jr. High School since 1994.

Penny Wars!

The Lakeview Junior High Student Council is organizing a “Penny War” each school day during the week of April 11 – 15th, The goal of the “Penny War” is to help raise funds for two important causes: The American Red Cross and Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy. During the “Penny War”, 6th 7th and 8th graders are encouraged to donate spare change and dollar bills. All coins will count as positive points towards their class. For example, a 6th grader who donates a quarter will earn 25 points for the 6th grade class. All paper money will count as negative points. Students who bring in paper money will want the negative points to go towards the other class's donations. In other words, 7th grader donating a $5 bill would want to place the negative 500 points in the 6th or 8th grade container. This is where “war” strategy is important! The class that earns the most points wins!
100% of the proceeds will be split between the American Red Cross's effort to help Japan and the Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy.

PBIS Celebration

Today, in celebration of earning Ten Pounds of PAWS, as part of the PBIS Program, the Lakeview students were treated to an assembly of Teacher vs. Student Snowball. Snowball is like dodgeball, but played with yarn balls. Seventy-five student names were drawn out of the ten pounds of PAWS and those students earned the ability to participate in the games. Fun was had by all and our new goal for PBIS will be set soon ...