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CCSD66 Notes

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Woodridge Parade 2009


The Village of Woodridge held a special parade this past weekend to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Village and the 40th Anniversary of the Woodridge Park District. This parade featured over 100 units and the route followed Woodridge Drive from just east of Route 53 to Jefferson Junior High School. The parade was very well attended along the parade route by cheering people of all ages! The highlight of the parade was the appearance of the Lakeview Marching Spartan Band and the Center Cass School District 66 Board of Education riding on a vintage fire truck provided by the Bell Family for the parade. Thanks to Mike Adams, Director of the Woodridge Park District, for a great job in organizing the parade and also to all of the volunteers who worked to make it a safe and orderly event!


Pictured is the Board of Education on their firetruck during the parade. Board members Bob Koch, Jeanne Grimmer, Cathie Killian, Sue Armato, Dan Slayden, Linda Millbrandt and MarkMotuelle all participated in the parade. Thanks to members Dan Slayden, Bob Koch and Mark Motuelle for passing out bags of candy to hungry parade goers along the route.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Budget??


If you have been following the news from Springfield regarding the development of a budget for the coming fiscal year, you know that there has been little action. What there has been are numerous missteps and gaffs by Governor Quinn. It seems that the Pat Quinn we have known for years is back displaying his natural nature to micro-manage and perform erratically. There has been a great deal of miscommunication from the Governor to the General Assembly and he has reversed himself on a couple of occasions. When we expected close cooperation in this area, we are now seeing more of the same old thing, my way or the highway! I wouldn't be too hopeful that there will be a happy ending to the budget story this year. Illinois government is a mess!

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Busy Week!

This is a busy week for District 66 students. Congratulations to the Lakeview Girls Soccer team and their coach Joyce Wilson on winning the SEDEA Conference this spring! Great job ladies!

From the music department we had a wonderful choral and band concert by Prairieview students on Monday evening. Great work by the Cadet Band under the direction of Tom Tedeschi and the choirs under the direction of Jeannie Wyse.


Don't miss the Lakeview Drama Club's presentation of the smash hit Guys and Dolls Jr. Thursday and Friday night at Lakeview. Tickets are available at the door for the 7:00 pm performance. This will be a great show. Come out and enjoy the show!

Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Center Cass District 66 School Board Re-organization


On May 5, 2009 the Center Cass School District 66 Board of Education held it's re-organizational meeting. The Board recognized and honored retiring members Susan James for 16 years and Ron Eberhart for 8 years of meritorious service to the children of the community. New members Linda Millbrandt and Mark Motuelle were sworn in and seated as new members.
New Board officers were elected; Robert Koch, President, Cathie Killian, Vice-President, Dan Slayden, Treasurer and Suzanne Armato, Secretary. The next meeting of the Board of Education is May 26th at Prairieview School, 7:00 pm.


Pictured are retiring members Susan James and Ron Eberhart with me.

Monday, May 04, 2009

Band Tour – Teacher Appreciation Week


The Lakeview Music Department had a very successful weekend in St. Louis participating in the Music in the Parks competition this past weekend. Congratulations to our fine musicians and their teachers; Jennifer Berman, Brian Ohlsen and Tom Tedeschi who prepared the students for this event. Thanks also to to Paul Windsor, Pete Hamot, Jeannie Wyse, Cheryl Tiede, Kathy Slayden and Edlyn Laviste for their help chaperoning the group. A great time was had by all. Wind Ensemble placed 2nd in the Concert Band division. Symphonic Band placed 1st in the Second Band Concert Band division. The Jazz Band placed 1st in the Middle School Jazz division and Dan Tedeschi (8th grade trombone) was selected by the judges as the outstanding soloist of the weekend. The Lakeview Choir placed 5th in the Middle School Chorus division with an excellent rating in their first appearance. The Lakeview Marching Spartans placed 1st in the Middle School Marching Band division. Congratulations to all!


Today begins the annual Teacher Recognition Week. Please take this opportunity to write a brief note to your child's teacher. We are so fortunate here at Center Cass School District 66 to have such a talented and highly professional teaching staff that delivers high quality instruction to our students on a daily basis. We feel that our teachers are a critical part of the Parent-Student- Teacher triad that insures success for all students. Please join us in recognizing this great group of teachers!