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.