PREVIEW OF WHAT'S TO COME.....

As we wind down towards the end of the year, there are still many more things to come.

MONDAY, MAY 25TH - MEMORIAL DAY - NO SCHOOL

If you attend the Woodridge parade at 9:30, you may see some familiar faces

TUESDAY, MAY 26TH - SCHOOL BOARD MEETING 7:00 @ PV

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27TH - INDIAN PRAIRIE LIBRARY VISITS IDE

FRIDAY, MAY 29TH - OUR PICNIC DAY

MONDAY, JUNE 1ST - BUS DRIVE BRUNCH

TUESDAY, JUNE 2ND - JIM GILL VISITS KINDERGARTEN

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3RD - LAKEVIEW 8TH GRADE GRADUATION

THURSDAY, JUNE 4TH - KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION - 10:00 AND 2:00

FRIDAY, JUNE 5TH - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

FIRST AND GOAL

First and Goal School Program:

How To Score A Touchdown For A Healthy Life!

The Chicago Bears presented the most informative, hands-on, educational school health show in the NFL and Chicagoland to Elizabeth Ide students today! First and Goal was created by Staley Da Bear, the teams official mascot, to educate today’s youth about the benefits of living a healthy life. Staley and his MC will jumpstart your child’s desire to begin living a smarter and healthier life by combining education, comedy and a high energy show!

The Message: How to score a touchdown for a healthy life!

A one hour fun-filled school program teaching elementary students the 4 downs to scoring a healthy touchdown in the game of life. The 4 downs are as follows:

1st Down: Eat Healthy
2nd Down: Drink Plenty of Water
3rd Down: Get Plenty of Rest
4th Down: Keep Physically Active

Mrs. Vaisnoras caught with orange pop in our healthy assembly!!!!!

Wait a minute Staley brought it and has to apologize.

DON''T GIVE UP YOUR DREAMS

When we're growing up, I think we all visualize what our life will become. We'll be famous movie stars, singers, firemen, doctors, rich, etc. Sometimes that vision doesn't coincide with what happens and we give up on our dreams. When I was younger I wanted to be on the Olympic Equestrian team, I took lessons until I was about 13 and the financial reality of horseback riding took over and I had to stop. 2 years ago I started riding again and this past weekend was in a horseshow for the second time in 28 years. I was nervous but just tried my best and received 2 first place ribbons and 1 second place ribbon. I was overwhelmed and could not believe it. This accomplishment made me realize that it is never to late to rekindle some of your dreams. If I can do it anyone can! I may never be in the Olympics but I can still enjoy competitive riding.

As your children grow up, encourage their dreams as much as you can. If you have something you want to try for the first time or take up again - Go For It!!! Show them that anything is possible!