6th Grade Social Studies

Cancer Smashers

2012-01-31T07:01:00.002-06:00

Congratulations to all Lakeview students for their enthusiastic participation in the Cancer Smashers fundraiser against Eisenhower Jr. High! How amazing that over $17,000 was raised for the H Foundation. If you missed CBS's special on the friendly competition, check out our school spirit http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/01/27/your-chicago-west-suburban-students-become-cancer-smashers/

The Collapse of the Roman Empire

2012-01-27T10:57:00.002-06:00

The last few days we have been learning about the events that led to the fall of the Roman Empire. We stressed that the decline of the Empire was not caused by a single event or person, but rather a string of events and situations. We also found some similarities between the Roman times and our current economic situation. We will be taking a quiz on this material next Wednesday.

Roman Law

2012-01-20T09:05:00.002-06:00

This past week in social studies we discussed Roman laws. After creating what they believed should become law at Lakeview, students used the traits of persuasive writing to convince classmates that their bill should become a law. It was interesting to hear their ideas!

Continuing Rome

2012-01-12T11:28:00.001-06:00

Students will be taking a quiz tomorrow on the structures of the Roman Republic and Roman Empire. Next week we will be taking a look into the daily lives of the citizens of Rome. I hope you will hear at home about the ways that their lives greatly differ from ours! This next chapter typically proves to be an eye-opener to the students as to how standards have changed!

New Year, New Unit

2012-01-05T07:17:00.003-06:00

Welcome back! We have started the new year with a new unit beginning with The Rise of Rome. Although we use Prentice Hall's History of Our World as a guide, students should be coming home each day with a myriad of notes and practice sheets that support what we are covering in class. As a reminder, students can access History of Our World through the online textbook as well. We will be pausing our studies in ancient Rome to take the MAP reading and math tests next Monday and Tuesday during social studies. We will pick up Wednesday with a review of materials then a quiz on Friday, Jan. 13.

Year in Rap Homework Replacement/Extra Credit Opportunity

2011-12-12T10:37:00.008-06:00

Each week we watch Flocabulary's Week in Rap. They have teamed up with The New York Times to create a Year in Rap contest! Unfortunately, you must be 13 to officially enter, so I thought we'd have a contest of our own in the sixth grade! Follow this link to find details on how to create a Year in Rap based on events that interested you in 2011. The New York Times has made it easy by creating links to this past year's news through categories such as sports, business, world, fashion, science, arts, etc.

There is also a link to the rubric. Follow this rubric to earn a Homework Replacement Pass, which will allow you to be excused from an 8-10 point homework assignment of your choice. To earn the Homework Replacement Pass, you must earn 9-12 points on the rubric; this means don't waste your time on this assignment unless you are going to commit to a quality finished product. You will need to print a copy of your lyrics to turn in. We will vote (entries will be anonymous to students) based on your lyrics.

You also have the option of recording your rap either as a video or just vocally! You will need to save any recording on your flash drive (or the H: Drive at school) so that we can see your performance! If you choose to take your project to this level, you will receive a slip of Maass Money in addition to your Homework Replacement Pass.

All entries are due Wednesday, Jan. 11. Again, please note you are not old enough to enter into the official contest; you will turn in your entries to me at school! Have fun!

Congratulations, Homebase!

2011-12-12T08:56:00.002-06:00

Congratulations to my homebase! They have worked hard to save 75 Spartan STARS (through PBIS) this fall to earn a pizza party with Mr. Windsor. Students have earned STARS from various staff across the building for demonstrating responsibility, respect, and safety. Some of these actions have been in the form of talking kindly to their peers, assisting a teacher, walking safely in the hallway, and being engaged in class. They had saved 10 STARS prior to this to earn a homebase Wii session! I am anxious to see what their next goal will be following winter break.

Have a safe and joyous winter break and holiday! We'll see you in 2012!

Persuasive History Projects

2011-12-09T07:36:00.002-06:00

This week students have been working on their persuasion skills (also to be covered in language arts) for the Persuasive History Project. Students have been assigned certain periods or events in Greek history. With the information from that time period, students will be persuading their classmates that their particular piece in history was a very important and interesting time. All work for this project is being done in social studies class and is due Wednesday, Dec. 14. Students will be giving their persuasive presentations on Thursday, Dec. 15. Per usual, details and the rubric for this assignment can be found on Parent Connect.

Writing

2011-12-01T09:09:00.002-06:00

As we move into the 2nd trimester of school, expectations rise. We have been doing a lot of writing recently in social studies, and the students have impressed me with their work! Students recently wrote a piece in response to whether or not a Spartan made a good mascot based on our readings of the Spartans. The sixth grade class was split pretty evenly on this debate! Students were also asked to do a writing piece from the perspective different than their own--as a character from one of the Greek myths we've been studying. I was literally laughing out loud reading some of the creative, integrated pieces; the students did an excellent job applying what they have learned while putting their own spin on their work!

Movies Smash Hit

2011-11-22T09:00:00.002-06:00

Congratulations to all the students that premiered their myth movies this week! They were a smash hit! Thank you to Dr. Tiede, Mr. Windsor, and Mrs. Liles for taking time to attend some of the premieres; we were happy to have you there! I wish a safe and joyous Thanksgiving to all families!

Monday Movie Premiere!

2011-11-17T13:38:00.002-06:00

Students have successfully turned the myths created in social studies into movies in Mrs. Foellmer's computer class! Monday we will be premiering these movies in social studies class! We have several District V.I.P.'s attending our premiere event! Students thought it would add to the ambiance if they dressed up, so Monday is also Hollywood Glam Day in the sixth grade! I'm very excited to see how their myths have come to life and look forward to Monday's movie premieres!

Trimester Wrap Up

2011-11-10T09:27:00.003-06:00

As the trimester comes to a close next week, students have been reminded that any Chapter 7 late work will need to be turned in by Monday. Monday is also the last day I'll collect any extra credit political cartoons (posted on Parent Connect).

Thank you to all the veterans that have served our country! I look forward to spending the long weekend in our nation's capital with our 8th grade students. I'm sure that Veteran's Day Weekend will provide many meaningful experiences for both the students and chaperones!

Daily Life in Ancient Greece

2011-11-04T07:56:00.003-05:00

This week we have been learning about what life was like on a day to day basis for the Greeks. We discussed how life was similar or different to theirs. A great topic of discussion for you with your son or daughter would be if they would choose to be male or female if they lived in ancient Greece. We had an interesting discussion regarding this topic today in class!

Creating Myths

2011-10-28T07:16:00.002-05:00

This week we've taken a look at how mythology played a role in the Greeks' daily lives. After a brainstorming session, each student will be creating their own god or goddess and writing a myth around that character. Their myth will explain a force of nature emotion that we experience on Earth. Those students that have computers with Mrs. Foellmer will turn their social studies myth into a movie! This has been a popular collaboration of classes in the past, and Mrs. Foellmer and I look forward to this partnership again!

Ancient Greece

2011-10-21T08:56:00.002-05:00

We have wrapped up Unit 1 with project presentations this week. Today, we moved to our next unit, Ancient Greece! This is always an exciting time of year as we step from basic geography to history thousands of years old! In class, we will be using Prentice Hall's History of Our World as a supplemental text. Although students won't have a hard copy of this book at home, students have access to History of Our World through the same online textbook link as their other textbook: https://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/snpapp/login/login.jsp. Their username and password is written on the inside cover of their assignment notebook. While we will start the unit by using the textbook, much of our unit will be hands-on activities, using primary documents, and other supplemental readings. Have a great weekend!

Unit 1 Project

2011-10-13T12:33:00.002-05:00

This week students began their in-class Unit 1 Project. Students were put into groups based on the project they chose to do. Students have ample class time to complete the Unit 1 Project; the project is not intended to be done in groups outside of school time. Students have been given directions as well as rubrics for their project, which can also be found on Parent Connect.

Although the students are working in groups, 30% of their grade is individualized. These individual points come from their presentation, in-class work ethic (as determined by me), and their peer evaluations (done in confidentiality by their group members). Projects will be presented on Wednesday, Oct. 19. I look forward to seeing students' creative side come alive as they bring deeper meaning to topics from Unit 1 through the projects!

Make a Difference Club

2011-10-03T12:39:00.002-05:00

Make a Difference Club had its first meeting last Tuesday. Our service projects range from activities at the school to service projects on a national level. We have taken part in activities such as engaging with BACC students, clothing drives, book exchanges, recycling, and others. Our activities change year to year based on where club members have an interest.

Students across all grade levels are welcome to join MAD Club as their schedule allows. We're a flexible group that accepts students also involved in other activities. As some students finish up a fall sport or activity, they may then join MAD Club. Our next meeting is tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct. 4) from 3-4:30. You can find our meeting times on the school calendar; I also have hard copies of calendars for students that would like one. I look forward to another exciting year of making a difference!

Wealth of Information--Parent Connect!

2011-09-28T12:24:00.002-05:00

As mentioned earlier in the school year, Parent Connect provides you with a wealth of valuable information. Are you using Parent Connect to your full potential? Thanks to Mrs. Foellmer, now you can know how to navigate Parent Connect to maximize the information available! Mrs. Foellmer has created a tutorial slideshow that takes you step by step. This is a great tool for both parents and students to see what assigments have been given and the grades received for each assignment. You can find the link for this tutorial as "Parent Connect Info" on the left-hand side of Lakeview's homepage (www.ccsd66.org/lakeview_home.htm).

Chapter 2

2011-09-19T09:06:00.002-05:00

We are currently in the middle of Chapter 2 of the World Explorer textbook: Earth's Physical Geography. We have practiced different styles of note-taking including outlining and using a concept map. Students will have their 2nd quiz of the school year next Monday, Sept. 26. Like last quiz, they will receive a study guide that they should fill out using their notes, worksheets, and book to support them.

Morning Time

2011-09-19T09:00:00.002-05:00

Just a reminder on how students can use their morning time to their full benefit:
When students arrive at school, they are to report to the gym until 7:35. At 7:35 (signaled by a bell), students are able to see teachers from whom they may need help. Students have that 15-minute window to get guidance from teachers. If no help is needed, they can stay in the gym and socialize from 7:35-7:50. Homework is not to be completed in the gym. Unless personally directed by a teacher, students shouldn't seek help from teachers sooner than 7:35.

Redo Pass

2011-09-14T09:18:00.004-05:00

The first quiz in social studies is over! If you look in Parent Connect, you can see the score for the Chapter 1 Quiz. Many students proved that they studied hard by earning high grades on the quiz. For some students, they realized they may need to put more effort into their preparation for quizzes in social studies.

In class today, students received a "redo pass." In social studies, they will receive one "redo pass" that allows them to redo an assignment or quiz that at which they'd like to take another shot. Once the "redo pass" is used, they will not receive another until 2nd trimester. When using a "redo pass" on an assignment, students are encouraged to use their book and notes to correct answers that were wrong or to do the assignment completely over. They will turn in the new assignment with the pass attached to the 2nd attempt at an assignment.

When using the "redo pass" on a quiz, students are encouraged to use their book and notes to write the correct answer, next to the original answer on the quiz. Students will earn half credit for each question they redo correctly. For example, most quiz questions are worth 2 points. For every question the student answers correctly on the redo, they will receive 1 point back. There is typically a 2-day deadline on using a "redo pass" on a quiz. For instance, if a student chooses to use the "redo pass" for the Chapter 1 Quiz, quiz corrections must be done with the "redo pass" attached to the quiz by this Friday. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have about this "second chance" opportunity.

Quizzes in Social Studies

2011-09-12T09:15:00.002-05:00

Tomorrow will be our first quiz in social studies, which will cover Chapter 1 of the World Explorer textbook. The quiz process in this class is a 3-day process.

Day 1: Receive study guide. The study guide covers all the concepts that will appear on the quiz. It is up to the student to use his or her notes, worksheets, and book to complete the study guide as accurately and thoroughly as they can.

Day 2: Brief review of the numbered questions on the study guide, followed by a review. If the study guide is completely filled out, the student stays in class to take part in a class review game. If the study guide is incomplete, the student reviews independently in the IMC.

Day 3: Quiz! Unless told otherwise, students may not use the book, notes, or study guide to complete the quiz.

So on Friday students received their Chapter 1 Study Guide. In class today we are grading the 7 numbered questions on the study guide, followed by a class review game. If students did not complete the study guide, they are going to the IMC to complete the study guide and review independently. Based on the reviews we've had so far this morning, many students are ready for the quiz tomorrow!

Copies of Classwork

2011-09-08T09:24:00.002-05:00

In addition to grades, you can also obtain copies of class worksheets on Parent Connect! In class today, I showed the students how to access copies of worksheets that are handed out in class. Students are able to open and print these from home! Assignments are found as links on the right side of the first screen you see after logging into Parent Connect.

Examples of when this feature would be handy is if a student loses a worksheet that they need. Rather than miss the assignment altogether, they have direct access to that worksheet from home! Also, if a student is absent and would like to obtain work missed from class, they would be able to do so. My expectation is that if a student loses a worksheet, they can log on to Parent Connect to print a new one.

Please note, not every paper from class may be posted. I will do my best to keep current worksheets updated. Not everything we do will be able to be formatted to be viewed on Parent Connect. Please feel free to ask your son or daughter to show you how to use this helpful resource.

Books!

2011-08-31T07:43:00.003-05:00

Today students were given copies of their primary textbook: Prentice Hall's World Explorer. The copy they received today can stay at home all year, as we also have a classroom set of books to use at school. Additionally, students have online access to their textbooks. We took classtime today to make sure each student recorded the username and password in their assignment notebook for online access to both World Explorer and our supplementary text, History of Our World. We will be using History of Our World in class during our studies of the ancient civilizations.

Welcome to 6th Grade Social Studies

2011-08-24T08:18:00.002-05:00

Welcome 6th grade parents and students! I'm excited to start my 9th year at Lakeview with you! We have an intriguing curriculum this year that includes basic geography, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, and the Middle Ages just to name a few! I look forward to meeting you at Curriculum Night on Monday, Sept 12 to tell you more about our class.

Thank You

2011-06-07T07:20:00.003-05:00

Sixth grade students and parents,

Thank you for an enjoyable school year. Your effort, manners, and willingness to learn made it a great experience for everyone to learn! I'll take many fond memories of this year with me, and hope that you do as well. Enjoy a safe and relaxing summer and I look forward to seeing your smiling faces at the end of August!

Ultimate Review

2011-06-01T08:26:00.001-05:00

This week in class students played "The Ultimate Review Game." This game was designed like a final in that it covered material from throughout the entire course of the school year. However, unlike a final, the students played for fun, and not for a grade. It was impressive to see how much of the curriculum the students retained throughout the year!

My current events project won't play...?

2011-05-12T14:47:00.000-05:00

Kudos to the many groups have come in to check their current events project to make sure it plays at school. A common error in the past has been made in Movie Maker. Although students remember to "save movie as," it is imperative that the step "save movie file" is done. Otherwise the project is still a movie maker file (which will not play anywhere but the computer it was created on), and not a wmv. file. Students are familiar with how to do it, as they have done it for several activities or projects at school, but it is sometimes a forgotten step. Be sure to complete this step or your project will not play at school, resulting in a late grade. I'm looking forward to seeing the news broadcasts next week!

Thank You & Current Events Project Update

2011-05-06T07:23:00.002-05:00

Thank you to the Lakeview PTO for a wonderful Teacher Appreciation Week! You provided great meals, snacks, and breakfasts! Thanks for thinking of us and all of the effort you put into making us feel special this week!

We are more than halfway through the allotted time to complete the Current Events News Broadcast Project! The students have had about 4 days of class time to put their project together, and this past Wednesday was a check-in day to make sure students are on track. You have heard from me if they're not. Although many students are choosing to meet outside of school, the project is designed so that the work can be split up and completed individually. If you'd like more information on the project, all of the directions and rubric the students received can be found on Parent Connect.

Just a reminder, if a group is choosing to record their project (which is NOT a requirement) it is advised that the bring in their final project a day or 2 early to make sure it plays properly at school. This means students should be bringing in their final project to check no later than Thursday or Friday of last week.

A common error in the past (while using Windows Movie Maker) has been forgetting to do the final step: "Save Movie File." If this step is not complete, the project will not play anywhere but the computer on which the movie was created.

WOW Day Coming to Lakeview!

2011-04-29T07:20:00.002-05:00

Check out Mr. Little's blog for information about the upcoming WOW Day, available to our 6th and 7th grade students!
http://http://littlelakeview.wordpress.com/

Acid Rain Extra Credit

2011-04-28T13:08:00.002-05:00

As we move into our studies of the physical geography of Europe and Russia, we are learning about some of the environmental issues of these regions, one of which is acid rain. Students have the opportunity to research more about acid rain in Europe for an extra credit opportunity. If a student chooses to complete the extra credit, the assignment is due on May 6. Students received a hard copy of the requirements today in class, but as always, the extra credit guidelines can be found on Parent Connect. Just a reminder that I don't offer extra credit on an individual basis; if students are looking for extra credit to be used at any time throughout the trimester, they should be taking opportunities such as this. As with the other trimesters, students are also able to obtain extra credit through political cartoons (requirements also posted on Parent Connect). Thank you!

MAPS Testing

2011-04-25T07:09:00.003-05:00

Monday and Tuesday, students will be completing their 3rd round of MAPS testing this school year. Testing will take place in the areas of math and reading and will be completed in the computer lab during social studies class. It is important that students get good rest these days as well as eat breakfast to "fuel their bodies!" Each homebase teacher has helped each student set personal goals for their test scores. We've also reviewed the importance of these tests as they are a piece of the puzzle for placement at Lakeview.

Current Events News Broadcast Project

2011-04-21T08:19:00.002-05:00

This week students were introduced to the Current Events Project; they will be putting on a news broadcast! We began this project by looking at examples of years past so students can see what the general idea is. This was accompanied by a guidelines worksheet. Students then chose a group (individual up to 4 people total) to complete this long-term project. Students were given class time all week to begin (and in some cases complete) the project. The projects are due either May 16 or May 17, depending on the date they selected.

There are two ways students can present their projects:
1. Live in class
2. Record their production (requires a lot more work and time spent outside of school)

Neither method of presenting is better than the other, and we clearly covered that if the presentation is recorded, it is a much larger time commitment. The way the project is designed, the work can be split up amongst group members, so that if they do meet outside of school each member should have completed tasks so that they can get directly to recording. As in all group work, peer evaluation is part of the grade.

On Parent Connect you can find copies of the directions, plan sheet, and rubric, all of which students have received hard copies.

This is my favorite project of the school year, as this is a project that really allows students to showcase their talents and creativity! I look forward to seeing the finished products of this year's sixth grade class!

Europe Maps

2011-04-15T10:02:00.002-05:00

Today we wrapped up our Renaissance and Reformation unit. After starting the Current Events project next week, 6th graders will move forward in history to modern Europe. Approximately every week, students will be able to label 9 European countries. Together, we are practicing pneumonic devices to help us locate and label each country. The first map quiz will be next Thursday.

Renaissance

2011-04-08T07:36:00.001-05:00

This week students have been learning about the Renaissance and how this rebirth of interest in learning affected Europe. We will continue our studies of the Renaissance next week, with a quiz next Friday.

Middle Ages Rotation Station

2011-03-22T12:40:00.002-05:00

Our final activity regarding the Middle Ages are Rotation Stations. There are a total of 5 stations that the students will visit, each with a different focus point such chivalry, legends, ballads, festivals, and so on. The work for these stations will be collected first thing on Thursday, March 24. This will wrap up our medieval unti right before spring break. Remember that copies of the work can be found on Parent Connect. I hope that everyone has a safe and relaxing spring break!

Way to Go, Lakeview!

2011-03-16T15:38:00.002-05:00

Lakeview students have sold over 200 bracelets in support of St. Baldrick's, an organization that helps combat kids cancers. This fundraiser was done at our school to help support the efforts at Downers Grove South, which has raised over $40,000! Thanks for your support! Wear those bracelets with pride!

Medieval Studies

2011-03-10T07:27:00.002-06:00

We've begun our unit on the Middle Ages. This week we're learning about feudalism and the manor system as well as the power that the church had at the time. Next week we'll focus on the Crusades and the power of kings and queens. We are taking guided notes on each of these topics, with an emphasis on accurate note-taking--taking down the important information. Notes will play a large role in the unit's assessment.

Middle Ages

2011-03-02T07:26:00.003-06:00

Next week we will be traveling to medieval Europe!...metaphorically, of course! Our studies are bringing us to the Middle Ages where students will be learning about feudalism, the Crusades and the power of kings! In past years, this has proven to be a popular unit, so I look forward to sharing it with the students!

Just a reminder, most social studies assignments can be found on Parent Connect. Students have been shown where to find these documents that you can open, and then print from home if need be. This is a great resource if away from school, or accidentally losing the copy you were given in school. Please feel free to use this resource!

Quiz Tomorrow

2011-02-24T12:22:00.002-06:00

Tomorrow we will be taking our quiz on Chapter 10 in the History of Our World book: The Byzantine and Muslim Cultures. As per usual, the students received a study guide directing them in what they should know. Completion of these study guides, and then the review they provide, will assist students in preparation for the quiz. Please remind your son or daughter that they can take responsibility in their learning by taking the time to utilize this study tool. Responsibility also happens to be school-wide goal this week through PBIS!

World Religions

2011-02-18T07:37:00.002-06:00

We began our studies of major world religions with Judaism and Christianity in the Roman Empire. As we move into the Byzantine and Muslim Empires, we have learned about the third world religion of Islam. It has been neat to experience the founding of these religions with the students as they each bring different perspectives and impressions with them.

Newspapers

2011-02-10T06:57:00.001-06:00

Each class has completed their Roman newspaper! The newspaper articles have been compiled by class, and students will be receiving their edition today in class! Ask to see their newspaper and ask which articles interested them most. They did a nice job on the last major assignment of 2nd trimester!

Ancient Rome Newspaper

2011-02-04T12:14:00.002-06:00

As a culminating project for our unit on ancient Rome, students are preparing news articles which will be part of a class newspaper! Students are gathering information from Discoveries, Ancient Rome, which is a classroom set of books we have. They began typing their articles in Publisher in the IMC today. Students will be sharing their articles, which are to be complete by Wednesday, 2/9. Please note, this is an extension from the original due date due to the snow days. I hope everyone enjoyed a warm and safe couple days off!

Checking Grades Online

2011-01-25T18:07:00.002-06:00

Yesterday in class we discussed the importance of checking your grades online. Students are reminded that they are responsible for turning in work from absences as well as completing late work. Checking your grades online is a great way to double check that you have turned in all assignments and made up any assignments that may have been missed.

Our Chapter 9 Quiz is on Friday, so any late work from Chapter 9 is due by Friday. As we wrap up Current Events for this trimester, and student that has not turned in their current events assignment needs to do so by Monday to receive credit.

Remember, communicate with your teachers if you have any questions about your grades. We're hear to help!

Bear Down

2011-01-21T12:17:00.005-06:00

The Lakeview students and staff did an excellent job quickly compiling their local pride into this "Lakeview Bear Down" video! A special thanks to Mrs. Foellmer who spent a great amount of time editing this video and submitting it the the educational news station, Channel 1. Bear Down!
http://www.channelone.com/video/you-tell-it

Channel 1 may update this link with new material, so you can also find the video on You Tube: Lakeview Bear Down.

Chicago Pride

2011-01-19T09:18:00.002-06:00

This week in social studies, we are learning about the daily lives of the Romans. We've learned that the Romans had a lot of pride living in Rome, which was considered to be the center or culture, religion, and politics. This week, the students also have a lot of Chicago pride! As the Bears prepare to face the Packers this weekend, some various groups around Lakeview are working on a "Bear Down" video to show pride in their city, as the Romans did! Stay tuned for our final product!

Our Law Rules

2011-01-14T07:12:00.002-06:00

This week we took a look at the Roman senate by simulating a Roman Republic senate session. Studes created new laws they'd like to see, and then were either a patrician or plebeian, some of whom did not have a voice in the senate. The next day all students were heard when they chose one of their "bills" to share with their peers of congressmen and women to pass their bill into a law. I enjoyed hearing what they felt important to our society or school. Ask your child to share with you what their proposed bill was, and whether or not their fellow congressmen and women passed their bill.

Ancient Rome

2011-01-07T10:39:00.002-06:00

Before winter break we concluded our unit on Greece. This week we've learned about the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire. The students' first quiz will cover these topics on Monday.

Happy Holidays

2010-12-17T13:14:00.002-06:00

Holiday Greetings from Mrs. Maass's Homebase! We'll see you in 2011!

Varsity Cheerleaders

2010-12-14T16:26:00.003-06:00

Congratulations to the following 8th Graders on making the Varsity Basketball Cheerleading Team:
Angela Campbell
Carrie Conley
Abbey Czyz
Sara Guagliardo
Maureen Jacob
Vicky Kapolka
Kelsie Moosmann
Kelsey O'Mahoney
Allison Stears
Briana Townsend

Persuasive Trailers

2010-12-13T07:19:00.003-06:00

After a unit on persuasion in Language Arts, we have extended the persuasive elements to social studies. For the last week, students have been working with two new (to us) computer-based programs, Comic Life and Prezi, to create persuasive trailers for the myths we have been studying! I am very impressed with how quickly students picked up on the new programs! Student groups will be sharing their movie poster and trailer with their peers on Wednesday in class. The "academy" of students will vote on which trailers were most persuasive. It's been an incredible end to our unit on ancient Greece!

Holiday Mail for Heroes

2010-12-06T16:09:00.002-06:00

Today in Make a Difference Club students made a wide array of holiday and new year cards for our troops. Through the Holiday Mail for Heroes program sponsored through volunteers at the American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes, these holiday cards will be delivered to soldiers on duty at home and abroad. The greetings and sentiment expressed through the students was heart-warming!

If you would like to create cards for the soldiers individually or as a family, you are encouraged to do so! You can deliver them to me by Thursday, or you can mail them on your own; the cards must be post-marked by Dec. 10 in order for the volunteers to get them delivered in time for the holidays.

Holiday Mail for Heroes
PO Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456

Toy Drive Goal Reached

2010-12-02T14:09:00.002-06:00

Thanks to all the students involved in Student Council and Make a Difference Club for organizing the Toy Drive! As a school, we surpassed our goal of 100 toys collected! Thanks to Lakeview students and parents for their donations. We are able to enrich the spirit of the holidays for those in need within our own community through your generosity. The toys have been delivered to the Darien Park District so that the Darien Lions Club can make sure the toys will be wrapped and delivered in time for the holidays. Way to go, Spartans!

Whodunnit?

2010-11-23T07:27:00.001-06:00

As part of our Ancient Greece Unit, the students will be examining who was responsible for starting the Trojan War through the eyes of the epic poet, Homer. After reading the "Apples of Discord" in class yesterday, we will be hosting a debate today on which characters should be blamed for the start of the conflict. In addition to using our skills of pulling evidence and support from the text, we will be learning debating skills as well. I look forward to see who the 6th grade finds guilty!

2nd Trimester Goals

2010-11-19T13:23:00.002-06:00

We officially kicked off 2nd trimester this week! The students started the week by setting specific goals for themselves which are now displayed on a bulletin board in the 6th Grade Hallway. If you're in the building, check it out! The bulletin board will act as a reminder for the students to keep working toward their goal! We also discussed how the teachers will be hard at work to help students develop and foster accountability. It's going to be a great trimester!

New Trimester, Clean Folder

2010-11-12T07:17:00.002-06:00

As we end the first trimester today, students are encouraged to clear out their social studies folder. We have discussed what to hold on to, and what to recycle. Here is a reminder if you're clearning your folder at home.
Things to Keep:
*Maass Money (good throughout the school year)
*Directions to logging into online text books
*Any worksheets and notes pertaining to Chapter 7 (Although we began Chapter 7 during the first trimester, students will be quizzed on the material next Wednesday. The quiz is designed from the notes we've taken, so students will want to hold on to all Ch. 7 material in order to prepare for the quiz.)

Great Class Discussion

2010-11-04T12:17:00.002-05:00

We had a great impromptu class discussion during 5th period today! The students were asking thought-provoking questions that directly related to our topic of women and slave's roles in Greek society! What also attributed to our fantastic discussion was the student behavior! Expectations for a successful class discussion include:
1. Staying on topic
2. Waiting your turn to talk by raising your hand and waiting to be called on
3. Positive or inquisitive comments to your peers' thoughts

Myth Movies

2010-11-03T06:49:00.002-05:00

After studying the purpose of Greek myths, 6th grade students created their own mythical characters and plot line. Each myth explains something we have on Earth whether it be a force of nature or emotion. Mrs. Foellmer is then teaching the students how to create a movie out of their myth using Movie Maker! We will watch the "feature presentations" in social studies class in a couple weeks when production is over! For students that don't have computer class, they have been working with the help of Mrs. Foellmer and the Project Challenge students at various times throughout the day! I can't wait for opening day of the movies!

Take Home Quiz

2010-10-26T07:18:00.002-05:00

In order to prepare for a very exciting project in coordination with Mrs. Foellmer in computer class, we will be doing our chapter 6 assessment via a "take home quiz." The students will begin the 15-question quiz in class and will need to complete whatever is not finished at home. Students are welcome to use their notes, worksheets, and online book to help them answer the 15 questions. The quiz is due tomorrow (Wednesday). We will then begin creating Greek myths which will be turned into movies in computer class! I'm looking forward to the final products in a few weeks!

Unit 1 Project & Ancient Greece

2010-10-18T09:41:00.002-05:00

The students have been using class time last week and today to wrap up their Unit 1 Projects. These projects will be presented tomorrow in class. We will then begin our unit that covers Greek history! We will be shifting from the World Explorer books that students have at home to using History of Our World. Students have online access to this book; we registered earlier in the school year. Please see the post about logging on to the online books on my blog if you need a reminder.

Unit 1 Project

2010-10-14T07:23:00.002-05:00

Yesterday the students started working on their Unit 1 Project. They had a choice on which project (2 different themes) they would like, and were put into groups based on their preference in project. The project is designed to be an in class project, which means students should not be needing to meet outside of social studies time to complete their tasks. Copies of the expectations and rubric can be found on Parent Connect. The students were off to a good start yesterday, so I can't wait to see what the final products look like!

IMC Timeline Activity

2010-10-06T13:54:00.001-05:00

With the help of Ms. Hagensee, our students were exposed to a new program today through World Book Online. The students are practicing their research skills to create a timeline of events! Each class has been assigned a different time period which will help complete the timeline in our classroom. Although we are working in the IMC today and tomorrow, students have until next Wednesday to turn in this 20 point assignment. This gives them some time to add more events if they like, add images, and print if they don't finish the assignment during class time! The students have registered for World Book Online, and can therefore access the program from home following the directions on their worksheet. I look forward to seeing what the students and World Book Online create!

Skits

2010-10-01T07:36:00.002-05:00

The students successfully completed their first social studies cooperative learning activity yesterday by acting out skits. We discussed the "Push-Pull" Theory of Immigration this week, and the students demonstrated their understanding of this concept through skits that they performed to the class! We've got quite a few thespians in the making!

Quiz #2

2010-09-21T07:09:00.001-05:00

We have finished our studies on Chapter 2 of the World Explorer book: Earth's Physical Geography. We will be spending class time today reviewing major concepts, and the students will be getting a study guide to complete. The study guide is meant to help prepare them for Thursday's quiz, so it is recommended that each study guide is completed accurately and thoroughly. For those students with an entirely complete study guide, we will be reviewing through a game in class tomorrow. All other students will also be offered the opportunity to review, but independently. I was impressed with all the students that were able to partake in the review game last chapter, so it is my hope we will have just as many prepared students this time around!

Redo

2010-09-15T07:47:00.002-05:00

We have taken our first quiz, and many students did well. However, since it was our first quiz, some students are still feeling out the process. Every student has received a "Redo" pass from me that allows them to redo one assignment or quiz of their choice. They will receive half credit for the answers that they correct. There is only one "Redo" a trimester, and if the pass is lost a new one will not be given. Using a "Redo" is not a must, but gives students a chance to redo something they didn't feel was their best work.

Books Online!

2010-09-02T13:50:00.002-05:00

We have a great addition to our supplements this year-online books! Prentice Hall has made available to us World Explorer as well as History of Our World, which we will use in a couple months. During class today, each student registered at www.pearsonsuccessnet.com so that they have complete access to these textbooks. We also discovered that this website provides current events articles, reviews, maps, connections to the text and so on. We encourage students to explore the site! Ms. Hagensee also posted a link to the textbook on the IMC site, so students have easy access. Enjoy!

Welcome to Lakeview!

2010-08-25T12:30:00.002-05:00

Welcome to Lakeview! We had a great opening day yesterday! There will be a curriculum night on Monday, Sept. 13, where you can learn more about what will happen in 6th grade social studies this year. This night is for parents; I look forward to getting to meet you at this time! As indicated in the parent letter sent home yesterday, please feel free to contact me at any time. It's going to be a wonderful year!

Boat Tour

2010-05-25T07:11:00.006-05:00

The rain held off, and we were able to have a wonderful architectural boat cruise last Friday! What a great way to tie in the architecture we learned about throughout the year as well as relax and enjoy each other's company! Here are some photos from the trip!

Map Quiz #4

2010-05-17T12:23:00.001-05:00

The students have been learning about different regions and cultures of Europe. As part of this unit, they have been identifying different countries within Europe. Our 4th and final quiz will be this Thursday. Ask your son or daughter about the mnemonic devices we have covered to help remember the countries!

Saving Current Events Project Movies

2010-05-06T16:22:00.005-05:00

A refresher from Computers Class from the fall...
When saving a movie in Movie Maker, be sure to follow these steps to ensure it plays properly:
1. File
2. Save Movie File
3. Next
4. Choose where you want it saved
5. Next
6. Next

If you have Vista, follow these steps in Movie Maker to save:
1. Publish movie
2. Next
3. Choose where you want to save it
4. Next
5. Publish

Those of you not using the Movie Maker program, make sure to save it as a .wmv file.

It is up to you to bring in your recording several school days ahead of time to make sure it plays properly on the school equipment!

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

2010-05-05T22:36:00.002-05:00

Current Events News Broadcast Project

2010-05-04T14:07:00.002-05:00

We are a little bit more than halfway through the time allotted for the Current Events News Broadcast Project. We had a work day today, which also doubled as a check in day so that I could see the students' progress. I was very impressed that almost all groups are on track! Some groups were even ready to show me their final product today! Way to take action, students!

As a reminder, the project was assigned on April 9 and is due on either May 18 or 19, depending which day the student signed up for. The project is designed so that the work can be split up and that designated work days in class can be utilized to complete the project. This means the project can be completed without having to meet outside of school. However, many students are opting to meet outside of school time to collaborate with each other. Just a reminder, recording/filming the project is NOT a requirement. We've discussed in class that recording the project is a lot more time-consuming than sharing the project live in class. Again, many students are choosing to record their news broadcast! I can't wait to see the outcome; this is my favorite project of the year! As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Maps of Europe

2010-04-30T06:51:00.003-05:00

The students are doing a great job identifying the countries of Europe, which is helping our studies of that area! We have been learning mnemonic devices to help us remember where the countries are located. Our next map quiz will be this upcoming Monday!

Also, congratulations Lakeview students! The $13,000 you raised to support the Ride Janie Ride Foundation is astounding! Your hard work and effort to support these families is something that will not only affect these families' lives, but set an excellent model for helping one another out. Way to go!

Revolution Extra Credit

2010-04-23T10:18:00.002-05:00

Over the last few weeks, the 6th graders have had several opportunities to extend their inquiries beyond the class room for extra credit. The following extra credit (if student chooses to complete) is due Tuesday, April 27. Please remember, extra credit is not offered on an individual basis to students.

15-2 Revolution Extra Credit
Your book defines "revolution" as a political movement in which people overthrow the existing government and set up another. "Revolution," in many sense, means change. For extra credit, you can look for a song that mentions revolution. Bring in a copy of the song with a printed copy of the lyrics. Highlight the word(s) "revolution" in the lyrics. In at least one paragraph, describe the meaning of the revolution mentioned in the song.

Extra Credit Opportunity

2010-04-14T07:42:00.002-05:00

The students were given another extra credit opportunity yesterday. This extra credit assignment requires a little more work, and therefore students have more time to complete the assignment as well as the potential to earn more extra credit points. The assignment pertains to acid rain and its effects in Europe and will be presented during our European Physical Geography unit.

As a reminder, extra credit is not offered on an individual basis. Students are encouraged to do extra credit when offered for this reason. This is the 2nd extra credit opportunity in 2 weeks, and there will most likely not be another opportunity this trimester, so it's a great time to do the assignment and apply the earned extra credit at any point during the trimester!

Current Events Project

2010-04-09T08:23:00.002-05:00

6th Grade students were introduced to their Current Events Project today--a news broadcast! Students have chosen their groups and received directions and a rubric. This 106-point project is not due until mid-May; however, a mojority of the project will be done outside of school, which is why students have a little over 5 weeks to complete the project.

We will be working in class on Monday to set help guide the long-term planning. We will have another class work day midway through, which will also allow me to follow up and check in on their progress. Realistically, the project can be done with just a couple days' work, but with consideration to everyone's busy schedule, they have an abundance of time to complete the assignment. The project is also designed so that work can be divvied up so that students can work independently of each other. If you come across any questions in the process, please feel free to ask!

Vacation Work

2010-03-22T08:41:00.002-05:00

Please note, if your student will be gone from school for vacation, I will try my best to give them what will be missed. Please understand that work may need to be made up upon their return, depending how much of the lesson(s) was or was not covered. If students let me know ahead of time they will be gone, they can pick up their work from me the day before their absence. It is the student's responsibility to remind me that they need their work that day; with so many students I cannot keep track of various vacations. Thank you for understanding.

Middle Ages Rotation Stations

2010-03-17T08:27:00.003-05:00

Following our Middle Ages unit in the textbook, we are supplementing the basics we learned with 5 Middle Ages Stations in the classroom. The students began work on the stations last Thursday. All work (a rubric was provided to the students) for the Middle Ages Rotation Stations is due on Tuesday, March 23. The students have been doing a nice job extending and connecting knowledge of the medieval period!

The Ledge

2010-03-10T13:00:00.003-06:00

Last week some of the 6th grade teachers enjoyed a field trip to the Willis Tower! We were able to enjoy the recent addition to the skyscraper, The Legde! I recommend the excurision for anyone that is not afraid of heights. We were lucky enough to have a nice, sunny, clear day to enjoy the great view that the 103rd floor had to offer.

2nd Trimester is Over

2010-03-05T09:59:00.002-06:00

Congratulations, 6th Graders! You have completed your 2nd trimester at Lakeview. It's been fun to watch you grow and develop academically and socially over the last 2 trimesters, and I can't wait to see what 3rd trimester brings! You undoubtedly will keep up the effort, hard work, responibility, and accountability we've been discussing and practicing!

Congratulations Lady Spartans!

2010-02-25T07:46:00.002-06:00

Congratulations to the Varsity Spartan basketball team and their coaches! The girls have made it to the conference championship game! Congratulations to the Varisty cheerleaders as well! They've had a terrific season cheering on both teams and providing great halftime shows. Job well done, girls! The Spartans will be playing against Old Quarry tomorrow at 6 p.m. at Jefferson Jr. High. Come support your team! Go Spartans!

Quiz on Monday

2010-02-18T10:41:00.002-06:00

The students will have the Byzantine and Muslim Empire Quiz on Monday. We started reviewing today in class; the students had most of the period to work on the study guide. We discussed the importance of taking accountability to complete the study guide thoroughly and accurately and then actually going back to STUDY the study guide. Students have a list of all of the worksheets and notes that will also help them prepare for the quiz! We're excited about our accountability! :)

Chapter 10

2010-02-12T07:37:00.002-06:00

We are currently in our Byzantine and Muslim Empire unit. The students have now learned about 3 major world religions and their beginnings. The quiz on Chapter 10 in the History of Our World book will be Monday, Feb. 22.

Pack the Place This Week!

2010-02-01T08:27:00.002-06:00

We've already enjoyed several spirit days in anticipation of our huge Pack the Place events this week! I'm looking forward to the big games this Wedsnesday and Thursday. Many student groups have worked hard to make these events an enjoyable and action-packed experience for all of the students. Show your school spirit by wearing green on Wednesday and gold (yellow) on Thursday. Below you'll find a picture of the 6th grade team participating in Snuggie Day last Friday! Go Spartans!

Quiz Monday

2010-01-27T07:21:00.003-06:00

We will be taking the Chapter 9 Quiz on Monday. Students will receive a study guide in class on Thursday, and review in class on Friday. All study materials come from the worksheets and notes we've been doing in class. Thorough completion of the study guide will help ensure the student is fully prepared for the quiz. If students wish to check out copies of what we read to help study, they are welcome to do that as well.

Improving Grades

2010-01-21T07:22:00.003-06:00

As we approach the halfway mark of the school year, remember to be striving to be as successful as you can with your school work! Here are some reminders of things you can do to improve your grade:
1. Are you doing your homework and assignments on time?
2. Do you double-check your work for mistakes?
3. Do those assignments get turned in on time?
4. Do you ask appropriate questions in class?
5. Do you seek assistance before school or during study hall?
6. Do you study for quizzes (more than one day in advance?)
7. Do you take notes on what you read and what we discuss in class?
8. Do you review these notes?
9. Is your binder organized so it's easy to find materials?
10. Is your social studies folder organized so it's easy to find what you need?
11. Do you read for comprehension?
12. Do you use a dictionary or thesaurus when you don't understand words?
13. Do you use your class time wisely? If you finish early do you go back and review?
14. Do you practice answering questions on your own?
15. Do you take part in extra credit when it's available? Remember, extra credit is not offered on an individual basis
Take personal responsibility and accountability for your grade. Keep up the good work!

Eat Breakfast

2010-01-11T07:13:00.002-06:00

The sixth and seventh grade students will be taking the Iowa Test of Basic Skills this Tues-Thurs. Research shows it's important to start your day off with a nutritious meal; it's your brain food! So students, be sure to eat a healthy breakfast to fuel your brains this week so that you're able to perform to your full ability!

Ancient Rome

2010-01-04T07:19:00.002-06:00

Happy new year! I hope everyone had a peaceful and enjoyable winter break! We're coming back to a new year and a new unit. We will begin our study of ancient Rome today! We will still be using the History of Our World as a supplemental text. Students are welcome to check out copies of what we read in class; however, it is imperative that they are completing assignments and notes that we do in class, as those are what the assessments are made from. As long as students are following along in class (and making up what is missed when absent), the notes we take and worksheets we complete are exactly what the students need in order to successfully complete each section.

Happy Holidays

2009-12-18T11:31:00.002-06:00

Enjoy your winter break and any celebrations you'll be having! Best wishes for the new year! Looking forward to seeing everyone in 2010!

Congratulations to the 2010 Varsity Cheerleaders!

2009-12-15T16:49:00.003-06:00

The following girls have made the Lakeview Varsity Basketball Cheerleading Team! Congratulations! Thanks to all the girls that tried out; it was a difficult cut as scores were very close. Our first practice will be tomorrow, Wedsnesday, from 3-5.

Karolina A.
Deanna B.
Emily D.
Haley H.
Paige F.
Rebeca M.
Emily P.
Emily S.
Jessica S.
Meaghan S.

Impress Presentations

2009-12-08T07:46:00.002-06:00

Students are taking the skills learned in computer class to apply them to their Ancient Greece Impress Presentations! Students have been working in class using a new supplemental book to highlight sections of the books through an Impress Presentation which will be shared with the class on Friday! It's been great to see their collaborative efforts and creativity! I'm excited to see the end products on Friday!

First Quiz of the New Trimester!

2009-11-20T07:12:00.004-06:00

You've made it through your first trimester in junior high! It's been an exciting trimester, and I look forward to the new thrill and challenges 2nd trimester brings! The students have done a nice job transitioning from elementary school to the middle school model with things like organization and accountability. We will continue to work to make each student an independent and self-motivated learner.

Our first quiz of next trimester will be on Monday. Studente received their study guides yesterday and will be taking part in a review game today. We are currently using our History of Our World books which the students do not have a copy of at home. With this in mind, each quiz is tailored to the work we do in class (worksheets and notes). Students are aware that studying from the worksheets that we have completed over the last couple weeks are the tools they need to succeed, as well as the information they need to complete their study guide. With that said, if students would still like to reread the information, they are welcome to check out packets (which are copied pages straight from the book), they can get those from me! Have a great weekend!

Stand Up for Kids Collection

2009-11-13T07:09:00.002-06:00

Make a Difference Club and Student Council are sponsoring a food and new clothing drive for Stand Up for Kids, an organization that supports homeless adolescents. Every day, 13 kids die living on the streets of America, and Stand Up for Kids works hard at decreasing this number by providing proper clothing and healthy food.

The collection will run from Nov. 16-24. We are collecting new hats, mittens, scarves, gloves, sweatshirts and sweaters for teens and pre-teens. We will also be collecting healthy, individual snacks that don't require cooking. There will be purple donation boxes in the school lobby. Thanks for your support!

Greek Myths!

2009-11-06T07:14:00.003-06:00

The students have completed the first chapter in our Ancient Greece Unit! Before starting the next chapter, they have taken time to create their own myth! After analyzing the importance that epics and myths played during that time period, students have created their own god or goddess to explain a natural occurrence on Earth.
But wait; there's more! The students will be taking the myth they write in social studies and turning it into a movie using Movie Maker in computer class! Mrs. Foellmer and I are very excited to see the end products of both the written myths and movies! The rough drafts I've seen this far look great. Be sure to ask your son or daughter to see read their myth!

Unit 1 In-Class Group Project

2009-10-15T13:43:00.002-05:00

We have completed Unit 1! In place of a test, the students are working on an in-class project. We began today, and the projects will be presented on Wednesday. The students chose 1 of 4 projects and will be working collaboratively with classmates. If time is used wisely, students will have more than enough time to complete the project within the 4 alloted class periods.

If your son or daughter misses 2 or more of these project days, an alternative project will be assigned. I look forward to seeing the finished products!

Midterms

2009-10-07T06:50:00.002-05:00

We have successfully made it through the first half of first trimester! The students have done a good job adjusting to the junior high system and now know what to expect from teachers! Keep up the good work, students!

Current Events Assignment

2009-09-30T07:26:00.002-05:00

Each student is responsible for sharing a current event with the class once a trimester. Students have already started sharing, and we've had some great discussions as a result! Students should be checking the assignment sheet they received when signing up for their day to present. The expectations are outlined very clearly. Below is a copy of what the students received for directions:

Current Events Assignment
It is your responsibility to bring a current events article and summary on your assigned day. The assignment will not be accepted without a copy of the article you summarized. This means you will receive a late grade because the assignment is not completely ready to go. Remember you can use EBSCO Host (access at home and school) to help you find articles. Your article must be at least 2 paragraphs long. If you are unsure whether it is a reliable source or not, ask me first. (Wikipedia is not a current events source!) The article has to be published within two weeks prior to your presentation.
Your assignment needs to be typed. (4 point penalty if not typed). You have up to 2 weeks to work on this assignment, which is plenty of time to get to a computer lab. Make a list of the 5 Ws (who, what, when where, & why). The list does not have to be complete sentences. Then, from that list, gather your information into a summary paragraph. Your 5-7 sentence paragraph needs to be in complete sentences using your own words. Your paragraph should include information for all 5 Ws. After you summarize the information, include at least one sentence stating what you think will happen next and why. You also must include at least one sentence telling how you feel about your story. What emotions does your story provoke? Please cite your sources; this should include the publication name and publication date. For example: Chicago Tribune, Sept. 1, 2009. You will share your summary with the class.
*Since I am allowing you to choose the best day for you to present your articles, I expect that they will be done ON TIME. Late grades will be given for work that is not ready on the day you signed up to go.*
Your Current Events grade will be as follows:
5 Ws list: 5 pts.
Summary (including 5 Ws): 10 pts.
What will happen next and why: 5 pts.
Your feelings/thoughts: 5 pts.
Cite your sources: 5 pts.
REMEMBER TO TYPE THE ASSIGNMENT
TOTAL: 30 points

Chapter 2 Quiz

2009-09-23T07:02:00.002-05:00

Our 2nd Quiz will be this Friday. Students received a study guide in class today to be completed in preparation for the quiz. All students that thoroughly finish their study guide will take part in the review game tomorrow in class. Students that need to finish their study guides will go to the IMC to do so instead of playing the review game. Students should be looking back through the book, worksheets, and notes to help them find information for the study guide. If the study guide is done well and accurately, and then is used to study, students should do well on the quiz! Preparation is key!

Quiz Corrections

2009-09-16T14:27:00.003-05:00

The students have gotten back their first set of quizzes! Overall, students prepared and did well! For the students that are still adjusting, they have the opportunity to earn back a few points through quiz corrections.

Quiz corrections are designed for the occasional "oops," not as a means to constantly improve grades. Students that earn a D or an F on their quiz may go back (using their book, notes, and worksheets) to correct the questions they missed. They will receive PARTIAL credit for their corrections. In most cases this will not bring their grade to a passing grade, but will at least provide an opportunity to fix mistakes and grow. Quiz corrections should not become a routine; they are not a tool created to enforce lack of preparation.

This policy was explained to students today. Students that received a D or an F on the Chapter 1 Quiz will need to return their quiz corrections by this Friday.

Open House

2009-09-11T07:32:00.001-05:00

Thank you to all of the parents that came to the Open House last night! It was nice to meet you, and I look forward to communicating with you throughout the school year. If you ever have questions about anything, please don't hesitate to contact me: jmaass@ccsd66.org. If you were not able to attend last night, but would like an outline of what was covered, please shoot me an email and I will send home a packet with your son or daughter. Have a great weekend!