December 1, 2008
Hi again Spartan fans,
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving break, and are ready for the roll into the Christmas season! Our students are in the process of starting a new unit (8th grade Ballroom Dancing), while the 7th graders will finish Bowling and Volleyball this week. 7th graders start Square Dancing on Dec. 8th, while the 6th graders will start Square Dancing on Dec. 15th.
Our district has been very fortunate to secure the services of Mrs. Ann Garvey for our Ballroom Dance unit. Ann is the President and Executive Director of Celebrity Dance in Downers Grove, Ill. 2008 marks ....at least... ten years that she has come in to teach our students Ballroom Dancing, culminated by a ballroom formal dance on Friday; December 19th; 1 PM; Lakeview gym. This 8th grade event is co-sponsored by the Lakeview P.T.O. and Lakeview Jr. High School. .................8th grade parents........mark this date on your calendar, grab your camera, and come see what an outstanding job your children can do!!!!!
BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL TRYOUTS are set for tomorrow (Tues.; Dec. 2) from 3 - 4:30 PM at Lakeview. All candidates must have a current physical on file, as well as a signed parental permission slip acknowledging the team rules and expectations. The boys season tips off on Sunday; January 4th at Downers Grove North High School. The Spartans will be participating in the 6th annual D.G. Mayor's Classic.
On a personal note, I would like to acknowledge one of our former Lakeview student/ athletes who has just completed his senior year of high school soccer at D.G.S.. Michael Mascitti was named "Player-of-the-Year" by the Suburban Life newspaper. This award is made even more special by the fact that Mike had three knee surgeries during the last 24 months. Those of you who know Mike, know that he took this as a challenge, and was justly rewarded for his hard work!! Mike has not decided on a college yet, but rest assured, a soccer school somewhere is going to be fortunate to have this young, top academic student become a member of their team! GOOD LUCK MIKE!!!!
Have a great week, and do drive carefully!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PLAY HARD!!!!!! Coach Dodd
