This year, the student council has participated in numerous fun activities. Here are photos from our boo gram sales and the Gower fall leadership conference we attended.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Student Council Events
This year, the student council has participated in numerous fun activities. Here are photos from our boo gram sales and the Gower fall leadership conference we attended.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Mrs. Conley 12/1/11
Welcome December!
2nd trimester health classes are in full swing. We are moving right along and have gotten into all of our first topics.
The sixth graders are beginning a unit on personal health, stress and mental health. The main topic of discussion for next week will be stress and how to deal with it.
The seventh graders are working on decision making and goal setting. It was really interesting to hear some of the long-term goals that students have!
The eighth grade classes are studying the nutrition unit. We are starting our diet analysis projects. Students will be surprised to take a closer look at their eating habits! Next week they will be watching Supersize Me and discussing mealth choices.
2nd trimester health classes are in full swing. We are moving right along and have gotten into all of our first topics.
The sixth graders are beginning a unit on personal health, stress and mental health. The main topic of discussion for next week will be stress and how to deal with it.
The seventh graders are working on decision making and goal setting. It was really interesting to hear some of the long-term goals that students have!
The eighth grade classes are studying the nutrition unit. We are starting our diet analysis projects. Students will be surprised to take a closer look at their eating habits! Next week they will be watching Supersize Me and discussing mealth choices.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Friday, November 18, 2011
Welcome 2nd trimester
November 18, 2011
Dear Parents,
Hello! My name is Andrea Conley and I am your child’s health teacher this trimester. As an encore teacher, I have the privilege of working with many students for all three years that they attend Lakeview. This is my ninth year at the school and I love it here!
Many parents and students have questions and concerns regarding the sometimes “touchy” issues that my class covers. You are welcome to review the health curriculum by going to: http://www.ccsd66.org/health.htm Additionally, your child will be responsible for keeping up with a class folder. Feel free to take a look in their folder at any time for an update on our class work. I encourage discussions at home regarding the subject matter we are covering in class.
My late work policy is as follows:
*1 day late = 25% off the grade
* 2+ days late = 50% off the grade
* Students have until the end of the lesson/chapter/unit to turn in the assignment at which point the grade will become a 0 if not turned in.
If you have any questions or would like additional information at any time during the trimester, please don’t hesitate to call or e-mail me. You can contact me at aconley@ccsd66.org or 985-2700 x5013. Also, check out my blog if you get a chance! I post important class updates and information weekly. My blog site is: www.lakeviewhealth.blogspot.com
I am looking forward to an excellent trimester working with your child! Please sign and return the bottom half of this letter indicating that you have read the parent letter by Wednesday.
Thank you!
Andrea Conley
Dear Parents,
Hello! My name is Andrea Conley and I am your child’s health teacher this trimester. As an encore teacher, I have the privilege of working with many students for all three years that they attend Lakeview. This is my ninth year at the school and I love it here!
Many parents and students have questions and concerns regarding the sometimes “touchy” issues that my class covers. You are welcome to review the health curriculum by going to: http://www.ccsd66.org/health.htm Additionally, your child will be responsible for keeping up with a class folder. Feel free to take a look in their folder at any time for an update on our class work. I encourage discussions at home regarding the subject matter we are covering in class.
My late work policy is as follows:
*1 day late = 25% off the grade
* 2+ days late = 50% off the grade
* Students have until the end of the lesson/chapter/unit to turn in the assignment at which point the grade will become a 0 if not turned in.
If you have any questions or would like additional information at any time during the trimester, please don’t hesitate to call or e-mail me. You can contact me at aconley@ccsd66.org or 985-2700 x5013. Also, check out my blog if you get a chance! I post important class updates and information weekly. My blog site is: www.lakeviewhealth.blogspot.com
I am looking forward to an excellent trimester working with your child! Please sign and return the bottom half of this letter indicating that you have read the parent letter by Wednesday.
Thank you!
Andrea Conley
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Stuffed Animal & Book Drive
Last week, the student council sponsored a stuffed animal and book drive to support the Dupage County Court House Safe Harbor room which provides child care for families that are in court. Hundreds of stuffed animals and books were donated by our Lakeview students! Thanks to all who participated.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Last week of the trimester!
This week is the last week of 1st trimester. It is unbelievable that the school year is already 1/3 of the way over. The final day with 1st trimester classes is on Thursday and then students will start their new classes on Friday.
With that being said, the last day that late Health class work will be accepted is on Wednesday. If any student has any late or missing assignments to turn in, please be sure it is to me by WEDNESDAY!
I have greatly enjoyed working with my first trimester classes and I look forward to meeting 2nd trimester on Friday!
With that being said, the last day that late Health class work will be accepted is on Wednesday. If any student has any late or missing assignments to turn in, please be sure it is to me by WEDNESDAY!
I have greatly enjoyed working with my first trimester classes and I look forward to meeting 2nd trimester on Friday!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Stuffed Animal & Book Drive
During the week of November 7th, the Lakeview Student Council is sponsoring a stuffed animal and children's book donation drive. We will happily accept any gently used or new stuffed animals or picture books. All collected items will go the Dupage County Court House Safe Harbor room which provides child care for families that are in court. When children leave the child care room they are invited to take a book or stuffed animal with them. This provides comfort to a lot of children. Any donations would be greatly appreciated!
Monday, October 31, 2011
10/31/11-11/4/11
This week in Health, the 8th graders will be participating in the Amplify sexuality education program. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at: aconley@ccsd66.org
The sixth graders are continuing on the body systems unit.
The seventh graders are continuing on the drug unit.
The sixth graders are continuing on the body systems unit.
The seventh graders are continuing on the drug unit.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
October 20, 2011
This was another busy week in health class. All classes are wrapping up sections and will take unit tests on Friday, Oct. 21st.
Next week the sixth graders will begin the body systems unit. We will be discussing all of the major body systems and how they work together.
The seventh graders will be starting the drug unit. We will be discussing how drugs affect the body, what addiction is and most importantly refusal skills.
The eighth graders will be discussing communicable diseases including sexually transmitted infections.
Next week the sixth graders will begin the body systems unit. We will be discussing all of the major body systems and how they work together.
The seventh graders will be starting the drug unit. We will be discussing how drugs affect the body, what addiction is and most importantly refusal skills.
The eighth graders will be discussing communicable diseases including sexually transmitted infections.
Friday, October 7, 2011
8th grade Amplify program
Dear Parents of Eighth Grade Students:
As a part of our overall health and prevention program, Lakeview Jr. High School will sponsor the Amplify Youth Development Program for our eighth grade students during the 2011-2012 school year.
The Amplify Program is designed to provide junior high school students with information and resources to properly deal with relationship issues before dating begins. It is our sincere belief that properly educated adolescents are much more likely to make good decisions, develop healthy relationships and postpone involvement in sexual activity.
The Amplify Program will be presented to students at Lakeview during health education classes. Though not every student is enrolled in health class, all eighth graders will participate in the one week program at some point in the school year.
In preparation for the Amplify Program, a special parent presentation will be held at Lakeview on Tuesday, October 18th at 6:00 pm in the IMC. This presentation is designed to educate parents about the Amplify program and to give parents resources and information to help talk to kids about the issues of sexuality education. While kids will learn these things during health class, parent involvement and discussion at home is key.
If you have any questions at all or would like more information, please feel free to contact me. In addition, you can get more information about the Amplify program as well as parent resources by visiting http://www.amplifyyouthdevelopment.com
As a part of our overall health and prevention program, Lakeview Jr. High School will sponsor the Amplify Youth Development Program for our eighth grade students during the 2011-2012 school year.
The Amplify Program is designed to provide junior high school students with information and resources to properly deal with relationship issues before dating begins. It is our sincere belief that properly educated adolescents are much more likely to make good decisions, develop healthy relationships and postpone involvement in sexual activity.
The Amplify Program will be presented to students at Lakeview during health education classes. Though not every student is enrolled in health class, all eighth graders will participate in the one week program at some point in the school year.
In preparation for the Amplify Program, a special parent presentation will be held at Lakeview on Tuesday, October 18th at 6:00 pm in the IMC. This presentation is designed to educate parents about the Amplify program and to give parents resources and information to help talk to kids about the issues of sexuality education. While kids will learn these things during health class, parent involvement and discussion at home is key.
If you have any questions at all or would like more information, please feel free to contact me. In addition, you can get more information about the Amplify program as well as parent resources by visiting http://www.amplifyyouthdevelopment.com
Mrs. Conley 10/7/11
Enjoy the FOUR DAY WEEKEND!
Next week in health 6th graders will be continuing our unit on fitness. 7th graders will begin the drug and alcohol unit and 8th graders will be wrapping up discussions on the topic of death and dying.
Next week in health 6th graders will be continuing our unit on fitness. 7th graders will begin the drug and alcohol unit and 8th graders will be wrapping up discussions on the topic of death and dying.
Friday, September 30, 2011
October 3rd-7th
Lifeskills was excellent this week! I think the students had an outstanding experience discussing and participating in class activities.
Next week the students can look forward to the following:
6th grade students will begin the physical fitness unit. We will discuss the components of fitness and what is important in a fitness plan.
7th graders will present Tobacco projects Monday. The remainder of the week we will wrap up the tobacco unit and finish with the test and folder check on Friday.
8th graders will be working on the Death and Dying unit. We will watch Tuesdays with Morrie and discuss stages of grief.
Next week the students can look forward to the following:
6th grade students will begin the physical fitness unit. We will discuss the components of fitness and what is important in a fitness plan.
7th graders will present Tobacco projects Monday. The remainder of the week we will wrap up the tobacco unit and finish with the test and folder check on Friday.
8th graders will be working on the Death and Dying unit. We will watch Tuesdays with Morrie and discuss stages of grief.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Lifeskills program 9/26-9/30
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 :)
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 :)
Friday, September 16, 2011
Homebase does it again!
My sixth grade homebase is an amazing group of students! They continue to work together to earn the Spartan Stars and redeem them as a class. We had a super fun morning playing Wii before school and during homebase. It was a blast and I'm so thankful that everyone loves to work together :)
Mrs. Conley 9/16/11
Health classes are in full swing! I can't believe we are already halfway through September.
Sixth grade classes are continuing to talk about mental and emotional health. We have spent a lot of time discussing stress and positive ways to deal with our stress. The first 6th grade health test will be next week. Students will receive a study guide but if they'd like to get a head start on reviwing, they can study the vocabulary words in their health notes!
Seventh graders are wrapping up a mini-unit on friendship and peer pressure. They completed essays on the topic of friendship. Next week we will begin discussing tobacco and what it does to the body.
Eighth grade classes watched the movie Supersize Me this week. We are continuing our discussion on nutrition and will talk about eating disorders next week. Next week will be the first unit test over the topic of Nutrition. Students can begin reviewing their nutrition notes in their folders.
Sixth grade classes are continuing to talk about mental and emotional health. We have spent a lot of time discussing stress and positive ways to deal with our stress. The first 6th grade health test will be next week. Students will receive a study guide but if they'd like to get a head start on reviwing, they can study the vocabulary words in their health notes!
Seventh graders are wrapping up a mini-unit on friendship and peer pressure. They completed essays on the topic of friendship. Next week we will begin discussing tobacco and what it does to the body.
Eighth grade classes watched the movie Supersize Me this week. We are continuing our discussion on nutrition and will talk about eating disorders next week. Next week will be the first unit test over the topic of Nutrition. Students can begin reviewing their nutrition notes in their folders.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Conley's Homebase!
My 2011-2012 6th grade homebase is off to a great start! They are such an enthusiastic, fun group to work with. They are doing an impressive job earning PBIS Spartan Stars and have decided to work as a group to earn large prizes. This week they get to come in during homebase and play Wii. Today, they also earned an outdoor lunch with me! :)
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Current Health Presentations
Students will be sharing Current Health News with their classes on the day that they chose. The students are expected to find a news article on any health topic and write a one page summary with an opinion paragraph that they will share with their class.
The following dates are when students have their presentations due:
1st period Current Health Presentations
Friday, Sept. 9: Jamie V, Allie T, Kayla C, Emily B.
Friday, Sept. 16: Mackenzie W, Tim C, Morgan M, Melissa L
Friday, Sept 23: Daniel P, Kris R, Jesse K, Paul L
Friday, Oct. 7: Dom M, Kyle O, Matt C, Jared G
Friday, October 14: Gerda D, Danielle P
Thursday, October 20: Matt M, John Luca M
Friday, October 28: Keyerra E, Daniel M
Friday, November 4: Sirius T, Lukas M, Cannon B
2nd period Current Health Presentations
Friday, Sept. 9: Greg J, Raymond L
Friday, Sept. 16: Adam Z, Nauris P
Friday, Sept 23: Rupa P, Beth V
Friday, Oct. 7: Jessica H
Friday, October 14:
Thursday, October 20:
Friday, October 28:
Friday, November 4:
5th period Current Health Presentations
Friday, Sept. 9: Diana C, Luke K
Friday, Sept. 16: Saima K, Kyle M
Friday, Sept 23: Anthony C, Sydney C
Friday, Oct. 7: Noah V
Friday, October 14: Miranda R, Sharon T
Thursday, October 20: Mike F, Jonathon A
Friday, October 28: Alexis G, Cameron H
Friday, November 4:
6th period Current Health Presentations
Friday, Sept. 9: Max M
Friday, Sept. 16: Cassidy D
Friday, Sept 23: Natalia P, Jason T
Friday, Oct. 7: Chloe N, Krisen B
Friday, October 14: Trent C, Michael S
Thursday, October 20: Kwame O, Michael S
Friday, October 28: Stephanie W, Jasmine M
Friday, November 4:
7th period Current Health Presentations
Friday, Sept. 9: Mike W, Matthew H
Friday, Sept. 16: Kaelyn A, Kayla S
Friday, Sept 23: Lindsay M, Mark M, Mia P
Friday, Oct. 7: Karina M, Ross M, Paul G
Friday, October 14: Andy, Eric H, Tyler S
Thursday, October 20: Jonathon H, Drew D, Matthew L
Friday, October 28: Viraj G, Clayton L, Jack P
Friday, November 4: Scott R
8th period Current Health Presentations
Friday, Sept. 9: Molly M
Friday, Sept. 16: Sara A
Friday, Sept 23: Angela V
Friday, Oct. 7: Vincent V, Arman R, Josh M
Friday, October 14: Kyle K, Sean M, Kyla B, Andrew S, Ana B
Thursday, October 20: Marc A, Ashley S, Lauren K, Sydney A
Friday, October 28: David C, Sarina B, John F, Asia K
Friday, November 4: Henrietta E, Brandon, Teddy S
The following dates are when students have their presentations due:
1st period Current Health Presentations
Friday, Sept. 9: Jamie V, Allie T, Kayla C, Emily B.
Friday, Sept. 16: Mackenzie W, Tim C, Morgan M, Melissa L
Friday, Sept 23: Daniel P, Kris R, Jesse K, Paul L
Friday, Oct. 7: Dom M, Kyle O, Matt C, Jared G
Friday, October 14: Gerda D, Danielle P
Thursday, October 20: Matt M, John Luca M
Friday, October 28: Keyerra E, Daniel M
Friday, November 4: Sirius T, Lukas M, Cannon B
2nd period Current Health Presentations
Friday, Sept. 9: Greg J, Raymond L
Friday, Sept. 16: Adam Z, Nauris P
Friday, Sept 23: Rupa P, Beth V
Friday, Oct. 7: Jessica H
Friday, October 14:
Thursday, October 20:
Friday, October 28:
Friday, November 4:
5th period Current Health Presentations
Friday, Sept. 9: Diana C, Luke K
Friday, Sept. 16: Saima K, Kyle M
Friday, Sept 23: Anthony C, Sydney C
Friday, Oct. 7: Noah V
Friday, October 14: Miranda R, Sharon T
Thursday, October 20: Mike F, Jonathon A
Friday, October 28: Alexis G, Cameron H
Friday, November 4:
6th period Current Health Presentations
Friday, Sept. 9: Max M
Friday, Sept. 16: Cassidy D
Friday, Sept 23: Natalia P, Jason T
Friday, Oct. 7: Chloe N, Krisen B
Friday, October 14: Trent C, Michael S
Thursday, October 20: Kwame O, Michael S
Friday, October 28: Stephanie W, Jasmine M
Friday, November 4:
7th period Current Health Presentations
Friday, Sept. 9: Mike W, Matthew H
Friday, Sept. 16: Kaelyn A, Kayla S
Friday, Sept 23: Lindsay M, Mark M, Mia P
Friday, Oct. 7: Karina M, Ross M, Paul G
Friday, October 14: Andy, Eric H, Tyler S
Thursday, October 20: Jonathon H, Drew D, Matthew L
Friday, October 28: Viraj G, Clayton L, Jack P
Friday, November 4: Scott R
8th period Current Health Presentations
Friday, Sept. 9: Molly M
Friday, Sept. 16: Sara A
Friday, Sept 23: Angela V
Friday, Oct. 7: Vincent V, Arman R, Josh M
Friday, October 14: Kyle K, Sean M, Kyla B, Andrew S, Ana B
Thursday, October 20: Marc A, Ashley S, Lauren K, Sydney A
Friday, October 28: David C, Sarina B, John F, Asia K
Friday, November 4: Henrietta E, Brandon, Teddy S
Thursday, September 1, 2011
One week down!
Well, I'm glad to say, we've all survived the first week of school! :) The year is off to a great start and I'm enjoying getting to know all of my new students.
In 6th grade health, students are getting the hang of my classroom procedures and working on getting to class on time before tardies start next week. We will start our unit on mental and emotional health and will be discussing stress next week.
The 7th grade students are learning about decision making and being responsible. They will have their first folder check and quiz next Thursday.
The 8th graders are continuing in the nutrition unit next week. They will be in the IMC working on a personal nutrition evaluation. It is always interesting to look at the student's results!
In 6th grade health, students are getting the hang of my classroom procedures and working on getting to class on time before tardies start next week. We will start our unit on mental and emotional health and will be discussing stress next week.
The 7th grade students are learning about decision making and being responsible. They will have their first folder check and quiz next Thursday.
The 8th graders are continuing in the nutrition unit next week. They will be in the IMC working on a personal nutrition evaluation. It is always interesting to look at the student's results!
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
WELCOME BACK!
I am so excited to start the 2011-2012 school year! I hope everyone has had a relaxing and enjoyable summer and that you are ready to get back to school :)
Health students can look forward to brand new text books this year. We will be using the Glencoe health series.
Topics covered in health this year are as follows:
6th grade: health, wellness, physical activity, fitness, exercise, mental and emotional health, stress, self esteem, body systems, personal health
7th grade: goal setting, values, ethics, tobacco, alcohol, drugs, safety and injury prevention, conflict resolution and healthy relationships
8th grade: nutrition, eating disorders, healthy weight loss, diseases and disorders, sexually transmitted diseases, female and male reproducttive systems, teen pregnancy and decision making.
Health students can look forward to brand new text books this year. We will be using the Glencoe health series.
Topics covered in health this year are as follows:
6th grade: health, wellness, physical activity, fitness, exercise, mental and emotional health, stress, self esteem, body systems, personal health
7th grade: goal setting, values, ethics, tobacco, alcohol, drugs, safety and injury prevention, conflict resolution and healthy relationships
8th grade: nutrition, eating disorders, healthy weight loss, diseases and disorders, sexually transmitted diseases, female and male reproducttive systems, teen pregnancy and decision making.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Lifeskills 4/11- 4/15
Nextweek 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 :)
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 :)
Friday, March 18, 2011
3/18/11
One more week until Spring Break!
The sixth graders will have their first test on Thursday over chapter 1 of the text. This section covers different components of Mental Health. All students will receive a study guide and we will have time to review in class before the test.
The seventh graders will be working on the friendship and peer pressure unit next week. We are discussing what makes a good friend. Students will be writing an essay about their best friends next week.
The eighth graders are continuing with the nutrition unit. The have completed their diet anyalysis projects and next week we will be watching and discussing the film "Supersize Me."
The sixth graders will have their first test on Thursday over chapter 1 of the text. This section covers different components of Mental Health. All students will receive a study guide and we will have time to review in class before the test.
The seventh graders will be working on the friendship and peer pressure unit next week. We are discussing what makes a good friend. Students will be writing an essay about their best friends next week.
The eighth graders are continuing with the nutrition unit. The have completed their diet anyalysis projects and next week we will be watching and discussing the film "Supersize Me."
Friday, March 11, 2011
March 11th
Third trimester health is in full swing!
The sixth graders are starting with the mental and emotional health unit. They will be discussing stress next week and coming up with healthy ways to reduce stress.
The seventh graders are talking about habits and responsible decision making. They will have the chapter 2 quiz and folder check next Wednesday.
The eighth graders are in the middle of the nutrition unit. Next week we will be in the IMC working on a diet analyzing project. It will be interesting for the students to take a closer look at their daily diet!
The sixth graders are starting with the mental and emotional health unit. They will be discussing stress next week and coming up with healthy ways to reduce stress.
The seventh graders are talking about habits and responsible decision making. They will have the chapter 2 quiz and folder check next Wednesday.
The eighth graders are in the middle of the nutrition unit. Next week we will be in the IMC working on a diet analyzing project. It will be interesting for the students to take a closer look at their daily diet!
Friday, February 25, 2011
Welcome to 3rd trimester health!
The following letter was sent home with students today and should be returned next week!
Dear Parents,
Hello! My name is Andrea Conley and I am your child’s health teacher this trimester. As an encore teacher, I have the privilege of working with many students for all three years that they attend Lakeview. This is my eighth year at the school and I love it here!
Many parents and students have questions and concerns regarding the sometimes “touchy” issues that my class covers. You are welcome to review the health curriculum by going to: http://www.ccsd66.org/health.htm Additionally, your child will be responsible for keeping up with a class folder. Feel free to take a look in their folder at any time for an update on our class work. I encourage discussions at home regarding the subject matter we are covering in class.
My late work policy is as follows:
*1 day late = 25% off the grade
* 2+ days late = 50% off the grade
* Students have until the end of the lesson/chapter/unit to turn in the assignment at which point the grade will become a 0 if not turned in.
If you have any questions or would like additional information at any time during the trimester, please don’t hesitate to call or e-mail me. You can contact me at aconley@ccsd66.org or 985-2700 x5013. Also, check out my blog if you get a chance! I post important class updates and information weekly. My blog site is: www.lakeviewhealth.blogspot.com
I am looking forward to an excellent trimester working with your child! Please sign and return the bottom half of this letter indicating that you have read the parent letter by Wednesday.
Thank you!
Andrea Conley
Dear Parents,
Hello! My name is Andrea Conley and I am your child’s health teacher this trimester. As an encore teacher, I have the privilege of working with many students for all three years that they attend Lakeview. This is my eighth year at the school and I love it here!
Many parents and students have questions and concerns regarding the sometimes “touchy” issues that my class covers. You are welcome to review the health curriculum by going to: http://www.ccsd66.org/health.htm Additionally, your child will be responsible for keeping up with a class folder. Feel free to take a look in their folder at any time for an update on our class work. I encourage discussions at home regarding the subject matter we are covering in class.
My late work policy is as follows:
*1 day late = 25% off the grade
* 2+ days late = 50% off the grade
* Students have until the end of the lesson/chapter/unit to turn in the assignment at which point the grade will become a 0 if not turned in.
If you have any questions or would like additional information at any time during the trimester, please don’t hesitate to call or e-mail me. You can contact me at aconley@ccsd66.org or 985-2700 x5013. Also, check out my blog if you get a chance! I post important class updates and information weekly. My blog site is: www.lakeviewhealth.blogspot.com
I am looking forward to an excellent trimester working with your child! Please sign and return the bottom half of this letter indicating that you have read the parent letter by Wednesday.
Thank you!
Andrea Conley
Friday, February 11, 2011
February 11th.
We are getting close to the end of second trimester. All late and missing work needs to be turned in by next week for credit!
The sixth graders are wrapping up the Body System unit. They will be receiving a study guide today. We will review the study guide and the unit test and folder check will be on Tuesday!
The seventh graders are finishing the Drug and Alcohol unit. They will have their unit test and folder check on Wednesday.
The eighth graders have had the opportunity to participate in the Amplify sexuality education program this week. It has been a great week filled with learning and great conversation! We will continue to work in the Gameplan Abstinence program books next week.
Have a great weekend and stay warm! :)
The sixth graders are wrapping up the Body System unit. They will be receiving a study guide today. We will review the study guide and the unit test and folder check will be on Tuesday!
The seventh graders are finishing the Drug and Alcohol unit. They will have their unit test and folder check on Wednesday.
The eighth graders have had the opportunity to participate in the Amplify sexuality education program this week. It has been a great week filled with learning and great conversation! We will continue to work in the Gameplan Abstinence program books next week.
Have a great weekend and stay warm! :)
Friday, January 28, 2011
February 28th
Lifeskills this week has been a wonderful opportunity for our students.
Back to the regular curriculum next week...
The sixth graders will be continuing to work on the body systems unit. We will be covering the digestive, respiratory and nervous systems next week.
The seventh grade classes are continuing work on the drug unit. The will be doing in class group research on different types of drugs to learn short and long term affects.
The eighth grade classes will start in the "Gameplan" books. These books focus on goal setting and making positive choices and how sexual activity could affect their goals.
Back to the regular curriculum next week...
The sixth graders will be continuing to work on the body systems unit. We will be covering the digestive, respiratory and nervous systems next week.
The seventh grade classes are continuing work on the drug unit. The will be doing in class group research on different types of drugs to learn short and long term affects.
The eighth grade classes will start in the "Gameplan" books. These books focus on goal setting and making positive choices and how sexual activity could affect their goals.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Lifeskills
This 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 :)
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 :)
Friday, January 7, 2011
Happy New Year!
The week back after break has been really productive in health classes.
The sixth graders are learning about fitness. They have been in the IMC looking at various websites about teen fitness to gain an understanding on how important maintaining a level of fitness is.
The seventh graders wrapped up the tobacco unit this week. They took the unit test today and had a folder check. Their tobacco projects are due Monday. Next week we will be beginning a unit on alcohol.
The eighth graders watched the movie "Tuesdays with Morrie" this week. They are learning about the Kubler-Ross stages of grief and we are discussing how different cultures deal with death.
The sixth graders are learning about fitness. They have been in the IMC looking at various websites about teen fitness to gain an understanding on how important maintaining a level of fitness is.
The seventh graders wrapped up the tobacco unit this week. They took the unit test today and had a folder check. Their tobacco projects are due Monday. Next week we will be beginning a unit on alcohol.
The eighth graders watched the movie "Tuesdays with Morrie" this week. They are learning about the Kubler-Ross stages of grief and we are discussing how different cultures deal with death.
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