LIFESKILLS

Next week we are lucky to have the Township of Downers Grove presenting the Lifeskills program. The Lifeskills program is taught at all of the surrounding junior highs. It is a GREAT opportunity for students to learn skills for use in their every day lives.

The sixth grade program focuses on bullying. Students will learn what to do in situations where they are victims of bullying. They will also learn how to help friends and how to make sure they are not being bullies themselves.

The seventh grade program focuses on drug education. The presentation goes along wonderfully with the Lakeview drug education curriculum.

The eighth grade program focuses on stress management and goal setting. Students will learn ways to relieve stress and how to prevent it from happening. They will also practice goal setting with an emphasis on preparing for high school.

The students should have a wonderful week! Please ask your child about the program and what they are learning :)

8th Grade AWARE Program

The AWARE program will start for students in eighth grade starting on Monday. Students will receive this presentation during their health class. If a student is not in health class they will be “pulled out” of their fifth or eighth hour class during one of the trimesters for this four day presentation. There was a parent presentation to explain the AWARE program a couple of weeks ago. If you are a parent of an eighth grade student and were not able to attend this information meeting you can contact me for more information.

Friday, September 14th

The school year is definetly in full swing! All of the health classes have been turning in work and have grades updated. Please check your online grades which are current at this point. Don't forget about parent open house Monday night at 6:45. I hope to meet all the parents Monday!

Thank You!

Thank you so much for all the 8th grade parents who were able to attend the AWARE parent night. I hope you found the meeting helpful and informative. I am so happy that so many parents showed up for the important information. If you were unable to attend and would like more information about the AWARE program, please e-mail me at aconley@ccsd66.org and I would be more than happy to forward information on to you!

9/7/07

The first couple of weeks are off to a great start! I have loved working with all of the new students and getting to know everyone. As a reminder, there will be a seventh grade test on Monday over chapter #2. Everyone has a study guide so you should be fully prepared!

Also, 8th grade parents should have recieved a letter about the AWARE parent night on Monday, September 10th at 7:00. I would highly encourage parents to attend so that you will have more information and be able to discuss the program with your child!