Week of 5/11

College Cost Project Due Monday 5/11

This week in Pre-Algebra we will be working on Permutations and Combinations. There will also be a quiz on Monday 5/11 over the first three sections.

This week in Course 2 we will finishing up our mini version of Chapter 11. There will be a test over square roots, Pythagorean Theorem, and Area next Wednesday 5/13. This will be an open note test.


On a lighter note, Happy Mother's Day! I hope everyone has a nice day!

College Cost Project

COLLEGE COST PROJECT

The College Cost Project will be due in ALL CLASSES ( Math and Pre-Algebra) on MONDAY MAY 11th.

Students have been working on their cost projection worksheets and posters in class. The College Cost Project is a great way for students to see how much college will cost. On average college increases about 5% each year, this can be a scary number but I also take this time to explain different options such as scholarships, in state schools as well as financial aide.

This is a great conversation starter for your family. Ask your child what college they picked out and why? The answers may surprise you!

April 17th

I am looking forward to attending the Mother Daughter Tea on Saturday. It is always nice to see the students dress up!

This week in Course 2: we will be finishing up our chapter on Percents.

This week in Pre-Algebra: we will be finishing up our chapter on linear equations.

All 7th graders will be attending the Career Fair held at the Technology Center of Dupage... More information to come next week!

Week of April 13th

The Lakeview Swim Team will be having our first practice this MONDAY April 13th at DGS. I am really excited to be the coach this year! I am sure we will all have a great time.


This week in Course 2 we will be working with the percent proportion. Remember "IS over OF = % out of 100"


This week in Pre-Algebra we will be exploring the exciting world of linear equations. I am able to bring my students into Mrs. Myers room to work on the Mimio Board. This is a fantastic new technology that allows the regular white board to become interactive.

SPRING BREAK

I hope that everyone has a safe and relaxing spring break!Many of you will not be leaving the state.. here are some ideas to keep boredom at bay:
1) Plan a sleepover with friends ( popcorn and movies, make-overs, video game tournaments)
2) Pretend that you are on vacation: drink Florida orange juice, watch a Disney movie, and try to get a tan outside ( wear sunscreen)
3) Plan a family outing to a museum, shopping in Chicago, sightseeing along the lake front, or just taking a walk.
4) Plant flowers
5) Start a neighborhood game, my favorites included ghost in the graveyard, tag, hide and go seek, and kick the can.
6) Read a book! ( or two)
7) Pick up a craft, try to knit, make jewelry or paint
8) Ride your bike, Rollerblade or just walk around the neighborhood.
9) Turn off the computer and talk with your friends face to face, it can be more fun!
10) Relax! Take a bubble bath, read a magazine and sleep in!

3/20

HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SPRING!

We had our first fire drill of 2009. It was a bit chilly but actually it was very nice to be outside!

This weekend I am lucky to be part of Snowflake. Lakeview is getting together with Herrick Middle school on Saturday. Snowflake is based off of Snowball which is a high school organization that promotes self esteem, positive peer relationships, staying drug free and overall positive attitude. I was lucky enough to be a Snowball leader in high school and I am looking forward to helping out with Snowflake.

Week of 3/16

Happy Pi Day!! Saturday March 14th ( 3.14) is Pi day. Pi is the ratio of any circle's circumference to it's diameter. The cool thing about Pi is that it is a decimal that goes on forever and does not repeat. How many digits can you remember?