ISVI Happenings
April, 2008

Dates to Remember

                                    April
18-19: Swim meet @ Wisconsin
24-27: NCASB Championships
25: Students depart for Break @ 1:00 p.m.

 

                                              May
3-4: PSAE Testing
6-7: PSAE Testing
9: Students depart for Break @ 1:00 p.m.
9: Advisory Council Meeting
15: Senior Tea
17: High School Prom
21: Elementary & Jr. High Awards Assembly
21: 8th Grade Promotion
21: High School Awards & Senior Will Assembly
21: Senior Banquet
22: Graduation
23-25: Alumni Weekend

Hoops For Heart
The Hoops for Heart Challenge was held in the ISVI gymnasium on March 20th for four hours. Prior to the event, interested students were to contact Mr. Joe Lewey. Twenty-nine ISVI students from all age groups participated. The students traveled from activity to activity in the gym. Some of the activities included shooting baskets, hula hooping, jumping rope, and many more. The students had a wonderful time getting their game on! This event was a big success while raising money for a great cause! The funds the students raised went to the American Heart Association. Thank you to all staff and students who participated.

(Picture of an ISVI student participating in the Hoops for Heart in the Hoola Hoop Event)

Hands-on Exploration Activity Period
Seven Jr. High students participate in hands-on exploration every Thursday with Mrs. Cindy Miller, Ms. Darla Chambers, and Ms. Katie Miller. The group is participating in activities related to bubbles, construction, magnets, water, rockets, levers, and simple machines. One specific period focused on buoyancy. Students had tubs of water and guessed which objects sank or floated prior to dropping them in their tubs. Some of the objects that were used were pennies, rocks, rubber bands, bolts, sponges, foam, corks, and clothes pins. The students all had a great time while learning about buoyancy. One student stated, "I had fun because I got to use my hands."

(Picture of ISVI students putting objects in water to test for buoyancy)


Talent Show
The annual ISVI talent show was held on March 19th in the auditorium. There were many students who participated by showing off their talents. The event was organized by Ms. Denise Kerhlikar and the Master of Ceremonies was Ms. Tiena Kidd. Some of the talents that were showcased were:

One student played "Push" on her guitar
A student sang "Go On"
Two students sang a duo of "Up on the Roof"
Another student sang "I’ll be your Shining Star"
One student sang "And I"
A student performed a drum solo
Another student told riddles
Another student sang "Music of the Sun"
One student sang "You Got a Friend"
Another sang "Take the Wheel"
One student performed "Smart Dressed Man"
Two students sang a duo of "Wide Open Spaces"		 And another student sang "I’m Proud to be an American"
A student danced to "Jump the Movement"
Ms. Tiena Kidd sang "Shakakan"
Another sang "I Want it That Way"
Three students sang a trio of "Bring Me to Life"
A student sang "It’s Going to be Alright"
Three students sang a trio of "Angel"
A student performed "Whip It"
Another sang "You and Me"
One student sang "Forever and Ever"
Another sang "For Your Eyes"
Two students performed Men in Black comedy skits

The evening was wrapped up with Robert Sampson (ISVI alumnus) and Mr. Daryl Darnell singing "Caledonia". Everybody had a great time and are already looking forward to next years production.

Library Fun
ISVI celebrated Illinois Library Day in conjunction with National Library Week on April 17th in the ISVI library. Teachers were encouraged to bring their students to the library to delight in activities in honor of Illinois Library Day. Mrs. Nancy Shive hosted the event to make students aware that coming to the library can be an enjoyable experience. There was a candy guessing jar where students were able to guess how many malted milk balls there were in a jar. Trivia questionnaires about the library were handed out. Four students were the winners of the door prizes. Some other activities included constructing book marks using various crafting techniques and digging in a "treasure chest" to find gold coins. One student was making a bookmark and said, "I like making things because making things is fun." Cookies and punch were served to all who attended. It was a fun event that taught the students that going to the library can be fun!

(Picture of an ISVI student enjoying one of the activities in the Media Center in conjunction with National Library Week)

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