Congratulations!

Congratulations to Nick Sum, seventh grader, who participated in the Illinois State Junior Olympic Archery Development Tournament on Saturday, January 16, 2010. He took first in the state for boys in his age group shooting with a recurve bow. He beat the total of the boy that won last year by twenty points! Congratulations to Nick and good luck as he continues on with his competitions!

Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Basketball Team!

Last Saturday, the Varsity Girls Basketball Team finished their competition in the Westmont Rotary Club Tournament. After losing their first game in the tournament, the Spartan defense took control of their last two games and captured the Consolation Championship Trophy.

A special congratulations to Shannon Snyder who was selected to the All-Tournament Team.

Way to go Spartans and Shannon!!!

Stay Warm!

Welcome back! We have survived our first week back to school and the snow!

Good Luck to the Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball teams tomorrow, Saturday, as they compete in the Westmont Rotary Basketball Tournament.

Remember, next week is IOWA Testing for sixth and seventh graders Tuesday-Thursday. Eat a good breakfast and go to bed early!

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.