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8th Grade Class Wins Video Contest with
New York Times Upfront magazine.
During the last several weeks of 2009, Bannockburn's eighth grade social
studies classcreated an award winning video! Sponsored by The New York
Times Upfront, a bi-monthlycurrent events magazine for grades eight
through twelve, the contest challenged readers to depict what they
determined were the Top 10 news stories of 2009. Under the direction
of Mrs. Goldberg, the eight graders drew upon their knowledge of
contemporary affairs and utilized their digital arts talents to capture the
important, enduring and impactful headlines of 2009.
Congratulation to all of the eighth graders and Mrs. Goldberg for
their outstanding work as the grand prize winners!
Please click on the link to view this outstanding video.
www.youtube.com/ScholasticTeens#p/c/1EB98EC86E57868D/2/tAorouNjgTQ
A “Three-Peat” For the Debate Team
For the third consecutive year, Bannockburn’s debate team finished their season
as champions of the North Suburban Middle School Debate League.
In addition to winning the team award at all three debates, members of the
Bannockburn team won numerous individual speaking awards during this year’s season.
Once again, upper school language arts teacher Mrs. Joanie Lampert and
Bannockburn parent volunteer, Mr. David Elston coached the team.
A third championship banner will be placed near the other two presently on display
in the upper school hallway. Congratulations to our debate team on their third victory.
The Bannockburn Buzz January Newsletter has been sent
electronically to your email addresses. Please be sure to
check your emails for this very informative newsletter that
includes important internet safety tips.
2009 SchoolSearch Bright A+ Award
Bannockburn School is one of only 58 Illinois School Districts
(out of 868 school districts) to earn the SchoolSearch 2009 Bright A+ Award
for academic excellence in education.
SchoolSearch awards school districts that are among the top 5% of Illinois school districts (academically). All school districts in Illinois with complete test data as per the Illinois State Board of Education are considered for the award. The award criteria are based on objective factors – on which all districts are judged fairly. The award criteria are based on those districts whose students’ academic performance ranks in the upper 5% of Illinois school districts on the 2008 IL School Report Card Data Source.
FLU PRECAUTIONS - Health Dept. UPDATE 2/5/10
The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center will offer a walk-in H1N1 vaccine
clinic from Tuesday, February 9, to Friday, February 12, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Belvidere Discount Mall, 2107 Belvidere Road in Waukegan.
The vaccine is offered free of charge....read more
Seasonal and 2009 H1N1 Flu:
A Guide for Parents
2009 H1N1 Inactivated Influenza Vaccine:
Vaccine Information Statement
New York Times Upfront magazine.
During the last several weeks of 2009, Bannockburn's eighth grade social
studies classcreated an award winning video! Sponsored by The New York
Times Upfront, a bi-monthlycurrent events magazine for grades eight
through twelve, the contest challenged readers to depict what they
determined were the Top 10 news stories of 2009. Under the direction
of Mrs. Goldberg, the eight graders drew upon their knowledge of
contemporary affairs and utilized their digital arts talents to capture the
important, enduring and impactful headlines of 2009.
Congratulation to all of the eighth graders and Mrs. Goldberg for
their outstanding work as the grand prize winners!
Please click on the link to view this outstanding video.
www.youtube.com/ScholasticTeens#p/c/1EB98EC86E57868D/2/tAorouNjgTQ
A “Three-Peat” For the Debate Team
For the third consecutive year, Bannockburn’s debate team finished their season
as champions of the North Suburban Middle School Debate League.
In addition to winning the team award at all three debates, members of the
Bannockburn team won numerous individual speaking awards during this year’s season.
Once again, upper school language arts teacher Mrs. Joanie Lampert and
Bannockburn parent volunteer, Mr. David Elston coached the team.
A third championship banner will be placed near the other two presently on display
in the upper school hallway. Congratulations to our debate team on their third victory.
The Bannockburn Buzz January Newsletter has been sent
electronically to your email addresses. Please be sure to
check your emails for this very informative newsletter that
includes important internet safety tips.
2009 SchoolSearch Bright A+ Award
Bannockburn School is one of only 58 Illinois School Districts
(out of 868 school districts) to earn the SchoolSearch 2009 Bright A+ Award
for academic excellence in education.
SchoolSearch awards school districts that are among the top 5% of Illinois school districts (academically). All school districts in Illinois with complete test data as per the Illinois State Board of Education are considered for the award. The award criteria are based on objective factors – on which all districts are judged fairly. The award criteria are based on those districts whose students’ academic performance ranks in the upper 5% of Illinois school districts on the 2008 IL School Report Card Data Source.
FLU PRECAUTIONS - Health Dept. UPDATE 2/5/10
The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center will offer a walk-in H1N1 vaccine
clinic from Tuesday, February 9, to Friday, February 12, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Belvidere Discount Mall, 2107 Belvidere Road in Waukegan.
The vaccine is offered free of charge....read more
Seasonal and 2009 H1N1 Flu:
A Guide for Parents
2009 H1N1 Inactivated Influenza Vaccine:
Vaccine Information Statement
BANNOCKBURN STAFF / 2009-2010
