In Langauge Arts and Reading role and subjects have been assigned in all classes. We will beginning research on Monday and continue the rest of the week, however students can begin to research this weekend. Debates will begin on February 6th.


Just a reminder....Pack the Place is scheduled for February 12 &13. Please come and support the girls and boys basketball teams!!!!

1/22/08

This week in language arts and reading, the eighth grades students will be beginning the 1960's debates. In class, they will hear what the debates entail and the expectations. The roles in each debated are two characters, one moderator and one or two reporters. The debate topics are: Women's Issues, The Vietnam War, The Space Race, The Democratic Convention, and Counterculture. Students will be assigned their specific roles by the end of the week and we will be researching next week.

8th graders- Downers Grove South Open House is scheduled for January 28 and 30. It is advised that all studnts to attend. All the teachers will be there to explain the classes and information will also be presented for extra curricular activities.

All students- Come and support the Spartan Girls and boys Baskeball teams for Lakeview Pack the Place Febraury 12 and 13! All students are invited to fill the gym to capcaity to support our teams along with the pep band, cheerleaders and mascot. Along with attending, you can show your Spartan pride buy purchasing a Lakeview T-Shirt for $6.00 or a Spirit Pack for $10.00, which includes pom pons, temporary tattoos and a mini megaphone.

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!