Lifeskills

Next week we are lucky to have Mrs. Adelman from 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 students will discuss what certain drugs do to the body. The focus will be on refusal skills and how to "Say NO."

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 :)

September 15, 2008

So far this trimester has been off to a wonderful start. The students are working hard and doing a great job.

I look forward to meeting parents tomorrow night at the Open House/ Curriculum night. It is a great opportunity to meet parents and let everyone know what we will be working on in health classes this year!

The sixth grade classes are wrapping up the first unit on Mental and Emotional health. They will have their first test on Wednesday (as well as a folder check).

The seventh graders have been typing an essay about their best friend. We have been discussing how important choosing friends can be.

Eighth grade classes have been working on the Nutrition unit. They did an interesting project last week where they analyzed their current diets. Many students realized that they need to make much healthier food choices!