Mrs. Schuyler

Tis the Season....
In homebase with worked with Mrs. Hayes's class and make holiday cards for the troops in Iraq.

Before break we hope to finish our "holiday" door which will be docorated as a gingerbread house.

Remember to dress nicley for the ball room dance on Friday. You've worked hard to learn all the moves and you want to look your best!!!

Toy Drive

This week, November 26-30, Lakeview will be collecting toys for children in DuPage county. Please bring in a small gift or two to. It well put a smile on the face of a child less fortunate. We ask that all gifts be unwrapped. Thanks for your generosity!!!!

The Pony races are tomorrow! All students have been encourage to wear their team color. Please encourage them as well. My homebase color is green!!! One teacher will be representing a color for the race and the color that wins will receive a delicious breakfast! Go Green!!!

Miss Lepley's class will be finishing reading The Outsiders next week. The final test will be Friday, November 9. As the whole, the students have really been excited to read this popular novel. After they take the test, we will watch the movie which I'm sure they will enjoy!!

Mr. Safranski's students are beginning the "Political Party" project. You should be seeing your child researching diligently!!!


A special thanks to all the parents who came to conferences last night. It was nice to see all of you and touch base on your child's progress!

Explore Test

All 8th grade students will be taking the ExploreTest on Tuesday, October 16. The Explore test is one of the components that Downers Grove South looks for class placement freshman year. Please bake sure you get plenty of rest Monday night and eat a good breakfast Tuesday morning!

Shoe Drive

A school wide shoe drive is currently taking place until Tuesday, October 16. Please look for old gym shoes that you no longer wear. Any size is acceptable. All shoes will be donated to underprivleged communities.

PTO Magazine Drive

Next Tuesday, October 2, is the last day to hand in Magazine sales. Please support our PTO and buy a new subscription to a magazine or renew your favorite subscriptions. All money raised will be used toward improving our district's schools!!!

Iron's Oaks

Just a reminder that the 8th grade students will be going to Iron's Oaks for their cooperative learning field trip, Thursday, Sept. 13. Please remember to check the weather and dress appropriately (we will be going "rain or shine). Also, the mosquitoes have been bad lately, you may want to spray on some bug spray before you leave in the morning!

Welcome Back!

I'm looking forward to another succesful year and we've gotten off to a great start