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 :)
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Conley baby #2
As many of you already know, I am expecting a new addition to my family in April. We are thrilled to have another baby on the way! Our second baby boy is due April 16th. I am planning on taking maternity leave beginning April 10th and will be returning in the fall of the 2009/2010 school year.
Check out the newest photo of our baby (26 weeks):
1/13/09
I hope IOWA testing is going well for all of the sixth and seventh graders! It is a crazy week this week but students are hard at work in health class.
The sixth graders are at work on the physical health unit. We are discussing fitness, hygiene and the importance of sleep. Students have been recording their sleep habits for the last few days. We will be taking a look at how students can improve their intake of sleep!
The seventh graders will be wrapping up the tobacco unit this week. They will be working on a tobacco project towards the end of the week. Their unit test and folder check will be on Tuesday of next week.
The eighth graders just completed the nutrition unit. They had their unit test yesterday and can expect their updated grades by Thursday. We are starting a unit on Death & Dying. We will be discussing how different cultures deal with the issues related to death. As an introduction to the unit, we are watching the movie: "Tuesday's with Morrie" in class this week. This is an excellent movie based off of Mitch Albom's non-fiction book.
The sixth graders are at work on the physical health unit. We are discussing fitness, hygiene and the importance of sleep. Students have been recording their sleep habits for the last few days. We will be taking a look at how students can improve their intake of sleep!
The seventh graders will be wrapping up the tobacco unit this week. They will be working on a tobacco project towards the end of the week. Their unit test and folder check will be on Tuesday of next week.
The eighth graders just completed the nutrition unit. They had their unit test yesterday and can expect their updated grades by Thursday. We are starting a unit on Death & Dying. We will be discussing how different cultures deal with the issues related to death. As an introduction to the unit, we are watching the movie: "Tuesday's with Morrie" in class this week. This is an excellent movie based off of Mitch Albom's non-fiction book.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Welcome Back!
Welcome back and Happy New Year! I hope that everyone had a wonderful, relaxing winter break! We are jumping right back into things in Health class as we continue on in second trimester.
The sixth graders are wrapping up a unit on Mental Health this week. They will have their first unit test at the end of the week along with a folder check. Everyone will receive a study guide and should be fully prepared!
The seventh grade students are starting the tobacco unit this week. They will be learning all about tobacco and what it can do to the body.
The eighth graders are finishing the nutrition unit. We will be discussing eating disorders and healthy weight loss this week. The nutrition unit test and folder check will be next week.
The sixth graders are wrapping up a unit on Mental Health this week. They will have their first unit test at the end of the week along with a folder check. Everyone will receive a study guide and should be fully prepared!
The seventh grade students are starting the tobacco unit this week. They will be learning all about tobacco and what it can do to the body.
The eighth graders are finishing the nutrition unit. We will be discussing eating disorders and healthy weight loss this week. The nutrition unit test and folder check will be next week.
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