OUR FINAL WEEK !!!!!!!
Hi again everyone, and welcome to our last week of school before we break for the holidays!!
Our final week will include many activities, highlighted by the outstanding annual 8th grade ballroom dance performance. As Mrs. Liles mentioned in her blog and her e-mail to our 8th grade parents, this Friday afternoon's finale will begin at approximately 1:15 PM, with all parents and relatives of our 8th graders welcome to attend. As mentioned previously, our 8th grade class has done an OUTSTANDING job during the last two weeks! Mrs. Garvey and her two assistants (Kim and Michael) from Celebrity Dance have brought the best out of the Class of '09.
6th and 7th graders continue with their square dance units and are, for the most part, doing quite well. Their final day of dance will be this Thursday (12/18/08), with a written test. Good luck to all!!!
Congratulations goes out to Coach Dvorak and Coach Little for their seasons with the Junior Varsity. Final games (#9 and #10) will be this week (Monday and Tuesday). Good luck to both squads!
Tryouts and final rosters have taken place on both the Boys and Girls Varsity teams!
The Boys Varsity has begun practice, and will continue until they tipoff their season on Sunday; January 4th, participating in the 8th Annual Downers Grove Mayors Classic at Downers Grove North High School! All teams (Lakeview, Jefferson, O'Neill, Eisenhower, Herrick, St. Joe's, St. Mary's, and Our Lady of Peace) are guaranteed two games, with winners moving to the championship games. Lakeview tips off it's first game at Noon in the Downers Grove North Fieldhouse!!! A special "THANKS" goes out to Mrs. Jill Hansen (Ide principal), Coach Dave Dvorak (Dist. 66 AD), and Tom Tiede (Transportation Coordinator) for working out the logistics allowing for our team to practice at Ide due to lack of gym availability at Lakeview!! As Dr. Tiede has said, "Working Together, We Can"!!!!
Members of this years club include John B., Povilas G., James I., Jeff J., Andrew J., Steven K., Vincent L., Tony L., Marty L., Robert M., Joe N., Alex P., Zack P., Kevin R., and Chris W.. Our administrative assistants include Alexa R., Sadie B., Katarina S., Kaylee M., Dan T., Christian T., and Matt T..
Another "THANKS" goes out to our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who did an outstanding job during the recent candy sale!!! We are all aware of the economic crunch that is taking place! Our students did such an outstanding job, thus allowing District 66 to purchase needed equipment that otherwise would not be able to be purchased! As our teams take the field / floor, please notice how nice they look, thus making them feel first class!
Finally, GOOD LUCK goes out to Zack Bell (LV-'03) as he and his Air Force Falcon teammates prepare for their bowl game vs. the University of Houston Cougars. The Falcons enter the Armed Forces Bowl in Ft. Worth, Texas with a record of 8 and 4. The game will be broadcast on ESPN kicking off at 11 AM on December 31st. ....... HIT HARD !!
Have a great holiday season!!!!!!!
Play Hard!!
Coach Dodd
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008
IT'S PROMENADE AND TANGO TIME!!!!!!
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
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
Thursday, November 20, 2008
SPARTAN COUNTRY !!!!
HI AGAIN EVERYBODY !!!!!
JUST A QUICK NOTE WITH RANDOM ITEMS AS THIS WEEK COMES TO AN END....
BOWLING AND VOLLEYBALL IS SMOOTHLY ROLLING ALONG WITH CLASS GAMES AND FIELD TRIPS (in bowling) GOING WELL. THE 7TH GRADE WENT TO THE BOLINGBROOK LANES TODAY AND DID AN OUTSTANDING JOB, WITH THE 8TH GRADE ATTENDING TOMORROW.
CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS 7TH GRADE BASKETBALL. EVEN THOUGH THEIR RECORD STANDS AT 1-2, IT IS APPARENT FROM WATCHING COACH LITTLE'S TEAM THAT THEY ARE MAKING HUGE AMOUNTS OF IMPROVEMENT!!!
THE JUNIOR VARSITY STANDS UNDEFEATED AS OF THIS WRITING (NOV. 20), HAVING SCORED A HUGE VICTORY YESTERDAY OVER OLD QUARRY.......AT OLD QUARRY. WAY TO GO COACH DVORAK AND THE JV SPARTANS!!!!
VARSITY BASKETBALL TRYOUTS WILL BE HELD TUESDAY; DECEMBER 2nd; LAKEVIEW OLD GYM; 3 PM - 5 PM; ALL PLAYERS TRYING OUT MUST HAVE AN UP-TO-DATE PHYSICAL!!!!!!
As a final note, I would like to send out a personal congratulations to some Lakeview / Downers Grove South alumni who are finishing the 2008 football seasons shortly. ANDREW SCHULZE (DGS '06) is the starting long and short snapper for the Iowa Hawkeyes, and made the snap for the winning field goal (#65 in the middle of your TV screen) vs. Penn State on November 8th. Penn State came into the game undefeated and ranked 3rd in the B.C.S. at the time.
ZACK BELL (LV..'04; DGS..'08) plays his final regular season game for the United States Air Force Academy (#94) this Saturday vs. T.C.U. (Cable TV ---- Versus; Channel 75; 1:30 PM, C.S.T.) in Ft. Worth. The Falcons enter the game with a 8-3 record, and are headed to a post-season bowl game sometime late in December!
My final recognition goes to SAMUEL CARSON III; starting linebacker at the University of Illinois. Samuel attended Center Cass, entering as a bright-eyed, energetic young man in the Fall of 1991. Attending all the District 66 schools, graduating from Lakeview in 2000, D.G.S. '04, the University of Illinois in '08, and will receive his post graduate degree later next January. Samuel participated in all sports as he progressed through our schools, and has been a credit to his schools over the years. A congratulations goes out as well to his parents, Sam and Gwendolyn.
Have a great week, and........PLAY HARD!!!!
Coach Dodd
JUST A QUICK NOTE WITH RANDOM ITEMS AS THIS WEEK COMES TO AN END....
BOWLING AND VOLLEYBALL IS SMOOTHLY ROLLING ALONG WITH CLASS GAMES AND FIELD TRIPS (in bowling) GOING WELL. THE 7TH GRADE WENT TO THE BOLINGBROOK LANES TODAY AND DID AN OUTSTANDING JOB, WITH THE 8TH GRADE ATTENDING TOMORROW.
CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS 7TH GRADE BASKETBALL. EVEN THOUGH THEIR RECORD STANDS AT 1-2, IT IS APPARENT FROM WATCHING COACH LITTLE'S TEAM THAT THEY ARE MAKING HUGE AMOUNTS OF IMPROVEMENT!!!
THE JUNIOR VARSITY STANDS UNDEFEATED AS OF THIS WRITING (NOV. 20), HAVING SCORED A HUGE VICTORY YESTERDAY OVER OLD QUARRY.......AT OLD QUARRY. WAY TO GO COACH DVORAK AND THE JV SPARTANS!!!!
VARSITY BASKETBALL TRYOUTS WILL BE HELD TUESDAY; DECEMBER 2nd; LAKEVIEW OLD GYM; 3 PM - 5 PM; ALL PLAYERS TRYING OUT MUST HAVE AN UP-TO-DATE PHYSICAL!!!!!!
As a final note, I would like to send out a personal congratulations to some Lakeview / Downers Grove South alumni who are finishing the 2008 football seasons shortly. ANDREW SCHULZE (DGS '06) is the starting long and short snapper for the Iowa Hawkeyes, and made the snap for the winning field goal (#65 in the middle of your TV screen) vs. Penn State on November 8th. Penn State came into the game undefeated and ranked 3rd in the B.C.S. at the time.
ZACK BELL (LV..'04; DGS..'08) plays his final regular season game for the United States Air Force Academy (#94) this Saturday vs. T.C.U. (Cable TV ---- Versus; Channel 75; 1:30 PM, C.S.T.) in Ft. Worth. The Falcons enter the game with a 8-3 record, and are headed to a post-season bowl game sometime late in December!
My final recognition goes to SAMUEL CARSON III; starting linebacker at the University of Illinois. Samuel attended Center Cass, entering as a bright-eyed, energetic young man in the Fall of 1991. Attending all the District 66 schools, graduating from Lakeview in 2000, D.G.S. '04, the University of Illinois in '08, and will receive his post graduate degree later next January. Samuel participated in all sports as he progressed through our schools, and has been a credit to his schools over the years. A congratulations goes out as well to his parents, Sam and Gwendolyn.
Have a great week, and........PLAY HARD!!!!
Coach Dodd
Sunday, November 9, 2008
SO MUCH FOR SUMMER WEATHER IN NOVEMBER!!!!!
HELLO SPARTANS!!!
What happened to the nice "Summer Weather" we had briefly last week?????
70's one day to 40's now! I was hoping our P.E. classes would be able to get outside one more week before we were in for the winter, but...........................guess not!!!!
Our P.E classes got off to a great start in volleyball and bowling (with the 6th graders also starting weight training). After days of review, fundamentals, and lead-up games, our classes will be starting actual bowling games later in this week.
As well, our 7th and 8th graders (sorry...6th graders have to wait till next year) are eagerly looking forward to the grade level field trips to the bowling alley later this month! Students in past years have had an outstanding time during their respective trips. I must also say the bowling alley always does a "nice" food business from our hungry students. The student cost for the bowling part of the trip is covered by the student activity fund which is part of the registration fee at the start of the year.
A "Good Luck" goes out to our junior varsity basketball teams as they start their respective seasons tomorrow (Monday; November 10th). Coach Dvorak (Boys) and Coach Little (Girls) have been hard at work with their respective squads.
Have a GREAT WEEK, and ..................."PLAY HARD"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Coach Dodd
What happened to the nice "Summer Weather" we had briefly last week?????
70's one day to 40's now! I was hoping our P.E. classes would be able to get outside one more week before we were in for the winter, but...........................guess not!!!!
Our P.E classes got off to a great start in volleyball and bowling (with the 6th graders also starting weight training). After days of review, fundamentals, and lead-up games, our classes will be starting actual bowling games later in this week.
As well, our 7th and 8th graders (sorry...6th graders have to wait till next year) are eagerly looking forward to the grade level field trips to the bowling alley later this month! Students in past years have had an outstanding time during their respective trips. I must also say the bowling alley always does a "nice" food business from our hungry students. The student cost for the bowling part of the trip is covered by the student activity fund which is part of the registration fee at the start of the year.
A "Good Luck" goes out to our junior varsity basketball teams as they start their respective seasons tomorrow (Monday; November 10th). Coach Dvorak (Boys) and Coach Little (Girls) have been hard at work with their respective squads.
Have a GREAT WEEK, and ..................."PLAY HARD"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Coach Dodd
Thursday, October 30, 2008
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN to all the Spartans!! It is hard to believe that the school year is 1/4 over, and Thanksgiving is just around the corner!
We are about to conclude our Flag Football units in all grades with the start-up of Bowling and Volleyball just around the corner (and don't forget Weight Training in 6th grade!). In looking back, it seems as though our entire school enjoyed Flag Football, with many fun and COMPETITIVE games during class!!!! Nothing like playing a 1st hour game on the "Frozen Tundra" of Lakeview Stadium!!!! Just honk and the geese will move!!
A huge "Way-To-Go" goes out to Mrs. Wagner and her Varsity Girls Volleyball team! After finishing a respectable fifth during the regular season, the Lady Spartans ran the table during the conference tourney, and captured the championship. After defeating regular-season champion Cass in the semis, the Spartans won it all with a win over Westview Hills.
Team members include Krystal B., Kelly C., Jackie C., Danielle C., Brittany D., Alex D., Stephanie H., Marissa J., Kristy L., Caroline P., Kelly S., and Jessica S. Never to be forgotten on a team is the manger, with Kristin K. doing a great job all season.
Have a safe and happy halloween, and...................................PLAY HARD!!!!!!!
Mr. Dodd
We are about to conclude our Flag Football units in all grades with the start-up of Bowling and Volleyball just around the corner (and don't forget Weight Training in 6th grade!). In looking back, it seems as though our entire school enjoyed Flag Football, with many fun and COMPETITIVE games during class!!!! Nothing like playing a 1st hour game on the "Frozen Tundra" of Lakeview Stadium!!!! Just honk and the geese will move!!
A huge "Way-To-Go" goes out to Mrs. Wagner and her Varsity Girls Volleyball team! After finishing a respectable fifth during the regular season, the Lady Spartans ran the table during the conference tourney, and captured the championship. After defeating regular-season champion Cass in the semis, the Spartans won it all with a win over Westview Hills.
Team members include Krystal B., Kelly C., Jackie C., Danielle C., Brittany D., Alex D., Stephanie H., Marissa J., Kristy L., Caroline P., Kelly S., and Jessica S. Never to be forgotten on a team is the manger, with Kristin K. doing a great job all season.
Have a safe and happy halloween, and...................................PLAY HARD!!!!!!!
Mr. Dodd
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
WHO WILL BE MR. OCTOBER IN 2008???????
WELCOME SPARTAN FANS!!!!!
As the end of October approaches, tonight marks the start of the World Series. Although the Chicago teams (and the Cardinals) are not there, exciting games are expected. And then '09 Spring Training will be right around the corner!
On the local front, CONGRATULATIONS go out to the Lakeview Football squad, Coach Dvorak, and Coach Novotny. Although Cass rallied in the second half of the deciding game, the Spartans posted a very respectable 4-2 mark and 2nd place in the conference. It is my hope that all the graduating 8th graders continue their football careers in high school, no matter which school they choose to attend!!!!
As football is a topic, I would like to personally congratulate six former Lakeview student/ athletes who will be playing their final regular season football games for the Downers Grove South Mustangs this Friday night (Oct. 24) at Mustang Stadioum vs. the Leyden Eagles.
Seth Carson (31), Anthony Zaffino (40), Marc Goldstein (50), Jeff Schorsch (54), Ryan Pjescich (70), and Matt Lunt (93) will finish four year careers having helped the Mustangs to many memorable moments! In addition, managers Julie Bell and Samantha Lach, and trainer Merril Idiyalil have been valuable assets to the Mustang football program!!!!!
As a side note to this final D.G.S. regular season home game, the D.G.S. marching band will be at a competition in Minneapolis this weekend. Standing in (as they did in '07), "The Marching Spartans" from Lakeview will be performing! They have been working very hard on their songs, and from what I hear and understand, are seiously looking forward to another night at Mustang Stadium! MARCH HARD!!!!
Finally, I would like to say "Thanks" to the many Lakeview student/athletes who are participating in the annual candy sale / fundraiser. Without this activity, the Lakeview P.E. and athletic programs would not be able to continue at the level they have been at of late. This fundraiser helps provide needed funds that would not be available otherwise. These funds help purchase higher quality items that would normally not be purchased due to school budgets! Our students hard work should be commended!! Fortunately our government does not have to sell candy, cookie dough, or "gold cards" to help fund HOMELAND SECURITY!!!!!
Have a Great week, and GO SPARTANS!!!!!!!!
"PLAY HARD"!!!!!!!
Coach Dodd
As the end of October approaches, tonight marks the start of the World Series. Although the Chicago teams (and the Cardinals) are not there, exciting games are expected. And then '09 Spring Training will be right around the corner!
On the local front, CONGRATULATIONS go out to the Lakeview Football squad, Coach Dvorak, and Coach Novotny. Although Cass rallied in the second half of the deciding game, the Spartans posted a very respectable 4-2 mark and 2nd place in the conference. It is my hope that all the graduating 8th graders continue their football careers in high school, no matter which school they choose to attend!!!!
As football is a topic, I would like to personally congratulate six former Lakeview student/ athletes who will be playing their final regular season football games for the Downers Grove South Mustangs this Friday night (Oct. 24) at Mustang Stadioum vs. the Leyden Eagles.
Seth Carson (31), Anthony Zaffino (40), Marc Goldstein (50), Jeff Schorsch (54), Ryan Pjescich (70), and Matt Lunt (93) will finish four year careers having helped the Mustangs to many memorable moments! In addition, managers Julie Bell and Samantha Lach, and trainer Merril Idiyalil have been valuable assets to the Mustang football program!!!!!
As a side note to this final D.G.S. regular season home game, the D.G.S. marching band will be at a competition in Minneapolis this weekend. Standing in (as they did in '07), "The Marching Spartans" from Lakeview will be performing! They have been working very hard on their songs, and from what I hear and understand, are seiously looking forward to another night at Mustang Stadium! MARCH HARD!!!!
Finally, I would like to say "Thanks" to the many Lakeview student/athletes who are participating in the annual candy sale / fundraiser. Without this activity, the Lakeview P.E. and athletic programs would not be able to continue at the level they have been at of late. This fundraiser helps provide needed funds that would not be available otherwise. These funds help purchase higher quality items that would normally not be purchased due to school budgets! Our students hard work should be commended!! Fortunately our government does not have to sell candy, cookie dough, or "gold cards" to help fund HOMELAND SECURITY!!!!!
Have a Great week, and GO SPARTANS!!!!!!!!
"PLAY HARD"!!!!!!!
Coach Dodd
Monday, October 13, 2008
SPARTAN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
HAPPY COLUMBUS DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
As I sit and compose this, it is my hope that all the District 66 family is enjoying a day of relaxation and reloading of energies.
Those 8th graders who attended the Washington trip should be returning tonight with many pleasant memories. This has always been a fun and rewarding trip for those attendees.
LAKEVIEW P.E. classes (7th and 8th grade) have concluded their unit on golf, and had successful outings to the golf course.
7th and 8th grade classes are in their second week of Flag Football, and seem to be enjoying themselves with competitive games. The sportsmanship displayed has been very positive, with the players officiating for themselves. The many years of stressing our "Pillars of Character" appear to be paying off.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish Coach Dvorak and the football Spartans GOOD LUCK in their upcoming game with Cass. Cass defeated the Spartans earlier in the season. Cass enters the game undefeated, while the Spartans have one loss. A Spartan victory moves Lakeview into a tie for the conference championship......HIT HARD!!!!!!!!
Have a great week, and GO SPARTANS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Coaach Dodd
As I sit and compose this, it is my hope that all the District 66 family is enjoying a day of relaxation and reloading of energies.
Those 8th graders who attended the Washington trip should be returning tonight with many pleasant memories. This has always been a fun and rewarding trip for those attendees.
LAKEVIEW P.E. classes (7th and 8th grade) have concluded their unit on golf, and had successful outings to the golf course.
7th and 8th grade classes are in their second week of Flag Football, and seem to be enjoying themselves with competitive games. The sportsmanship displayed has been very positive, with the players officiating for themselves. The many years of stressing our "Pillars of Character" appear to be paying off.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish Coach Dvorak and the football Spartans GOOD LUCK in their upcoming game with Cass. Cass defeated the Spartans earlier in the season. Cass enters the game undefeated, while the Spartans have one loss. A Spartan victory moves Lakeview into a tie for the conference championship......HIT HARD!!!!!!!!
Have a great week, and GO SPARTANS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Coaach Dodd
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