School is Ready to Open!

School cleaning is progressing nicely and all buildings will be ready to receive students on January 4th! Building custodial staffs have been working very hard over the break to clean classrooms and public areas of each building. Buildings are now almost ready for students to return on Monday, January 4, 2010.

I hope that everyone has a safe and happy New Years! Be safe.

Winter Break 2009

Winter break begins today with the close of school. Classes will resume on Monday, January 4, 2010. During the winter break school buildings will be open Monday through Wednesday from 7:30 until 4:00 and from 8:00 until noon on Thursdays. The District Office will be open on the same schedule. During the break all building will be thoroughly clean and made ready for the new year. I hope everyone has a restful and safe holiday season. See you in the New Year!

Classroom Visits

Over the last two weeks I have been able to spend a full day at each school working in classrooms. I have read stories to students, been interviewed by classes, taught math and science lessons along with political cartoons and editorials. I have also worked with one of the bands, joined a computer based reading group with 6th graders, led rhythm exercises in Music class and re-learned how to sew a button in Consumer Education class. I have been so impressed with the quality of instruction offered to our students all all grade levels. I can't wait until my next extended visit!

I hope that everyone has a safe and restful winter break when it begins next weekend. Think snow!

Winter Festival of Bands

Tomorrow Lakeview Junior High School hosts the 10^th Annual Winter Festival of Bands! 15 bands from the suburban area will be performing throughout the day. Performances begin at 7:45 am and will continue until 4:00 pm. Admission is free and the District 66 Music Boosters will be selling refreshments throughout the day for musicians and visitors. This event is planned and hosted by Directors Tom Tedeschi and Brian Ohlsen with the assistance of the Music Boosters. Stop by to enjoy the sounds for the holiday season!