Welcome
to the 2012-2013 school year! My name is Judy Bretl. I am the
Consumer Education teacher here at Lakeview Junior High School. This
is my sixth year teaching at Lakeview and my eleventh year teaching
Consumer Education. I graduated from Illinois State University with
a Bachelor's degree in Home Economics and received my Master's degree
and teaching certificate from Northern Illinois University. I am
delighted to be teaching here at Lakeview.
Consumer
Education is a Family and Consumer Science course designed to help
middle school students learn the life skills they need to be
responsible, productive family and community members. The primary
objective of this program is to help students meet the challenges of
daily living while providing laboratory experiences that foster
leadership and group skills.
Most
of our coursework will be done in class. We will have very little
homework due to the “hands-on” nature of our foods’ labs. Your
child will use the textbook Discovering
Food and Nutrition
in class. If necessary, students may check out a textbook from me in
order to make up work. I am available before school each morning at
7:35 a.m. and during study hall “B”.
Students
are expected to be respectful, listen and follow directions, report
to class on time, and use all kitchen equipment safely and
appropriately. If expectations are not met, students will receive a
verbal warning. If the behavior continues after the warning,
consequences will be given based on the severity of the behavior.
Students who demonstrate positive, on-task behavior may earn Spartan
Stars for tangible rewards.
***There
are many consumable materials used in Consumer Education class. To
help defer the cost of the consumable material, a $20.00
lab fee
is necessary. Please pay the lab fee within the first week of class.
Checks may be made payable to District
66. We
prefer a check, but will accept cash. For cash payment, please put
in an envelope with your child's name and class period on it.
Payments are due by Wednesday, September 5th.
I
am looking forward to an exciting semester working with your child.
If you have
any questions or concerns throughout the year, please feel free to
contact me at
Sincerely,
Mrs.
J. Bretl
