LP MATH DEPT NEWS Vol 3 Issue 2

In this issue:

New Staff

Assorted Activities

OCTOBER 1, 2018

We have two new department members this August. Tommy Gulo is teaching geometry honors and double period algebra 1 at East Campus this year. Vince Salas is teaching pre-calculus advanced and pre-calculus honors at West campus this year. thing during thr with Andrea Miller at East Campus.

axation to get away from the day-to-day grind.

Meet our New Staff

We have several new department members this month at East Campus. Gloria Alvarez is an ELL instructional aide with Tommy Gulo in Algebra 1 (double period) and Paula Williams in Geometry Advanced, Ian Finn is team teaching Algebra 1 (single period) with Andrea Miller, and Melissa Fletcher is team teaching Algebra 1 (double period) with Tommy Gulo. Please say hello to these new to math staff members.

Gloria Alvarez

My name is Gloria Alvarez and I am an ELL Assistant here at Lake Park. I was born in McAllen, Texas but was raised in Mexico City. I have a degree in Culinary Arts from UVM Universidad Del Valle de Mexico. In 2012 I moved to Chicago to be closer to my family and try to start a new life. I was very fortunate to find a job here at Lake Park that I love and appreciate very much. My favorite math subject Is Geometry because it is about PERFECTION!. I have a 12 year old daughter name Lia, 2 little chihuahuas and 2 cats. I’m looking forward to another great year at Lake Park!

“THERE ARE PRECIOUS FEW EINSTEINS AMONG US. MOST BRILLIANCE ARISES FROM ORDINARY PEOPLE WORKING TOGETHER IN EXTRAORDINARY WAYS.” ~ROGER VON OECH

Melissa Fletcher

I am Melissa Fletcher this is my sixth year teaching and second full school year at Lake Park. I love hiking, running, and going on all kinds of adventures. I have a huge German Shepherd named Stout who loves to play Frisbee and is always along for the ride. Family is super important to me, my husband and I are always spending time with them whether it is apple picking, just hanging out, or celebrating life! I love teaching math because of the "light bulb" moments it provides for students.

Finn Family Brooks, Ian, Sadie, Ali

Ian Finn

I'm very excited to be team teaching in the math department for the first time in my 10 years here at Lake Park. For the last 6 years I have been in the self-contained Choices special education program, so it is a fun change for me to step back into co-teaching. Thankfully Andrea has been very helpful, and things are going smoothly so far. While not in the classroom I can be found on the soccer field coaching the JV2 level for the boys, and varsity for the girls. I also film the football games on Friday nights, and keep stats for the girls’ basketball team. When I'm not working, I'm spending as much time as I can with my wife Ali (some of you might remember her), my daughter Sadie (3 years old), my son Brooks (2 years old), and Colin (born Sept 10th). I also have 2 dogs and a cat. After writing this all out, I realize my life sounds insane, but we find a way to make it all work. Thanks for having me as part of the math team! Fletcher Family

Melissa and Eric

Alvarez Family Gloria and Lia

East Campus Math Department LPEF Donation Incentive Breakfast Standing: Tommy Gulo, Andrea Miller, Tom Kaberna

Middle Row: Paula Williams, Erin Bessey, Elizabeth Olinski, Taylor Chester, Gina Ratner Front Row: Tina Weller, Jay Ivory, Tim Gard, Kristin Harrington

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Assorted Activities This month we highlight some of the things taking place both inside and outside of the LP classrooms. Below are some examples of department happenings:

Elizabeth Olinski – I set up a color-coded system for phone collection, pink = phones on the wall and blue = phones in your bags/pockets. Kids learned the new routine quickly and most place their phones up there before the bell rings.

The math department celebrated 20 donations to the Lake Park Education Foundation (LPEF) with a hot breakfast at both campuses. Gina Ratner and Tom Kaberna cooked for East on September 18th and Ben Bishop, Margaret Gawrych, and Candice Sagliano cooked for West on September 21st.

Tom Kaberna – As a guest author, I visited Hawthorne Elementary School in Vernon Hills on September 14th to read my children’s book to a group of students. My book is called “Lost in the Daylight” and is illustrated by former Lake Park Special Education teacher Katie Watts. It can be purchased on Amazon.com.

Elementary school students listening to author Tom Kaberna

Above: East Campus breakfast prep

Below: West Campus breakfast prep

Below: West Campus teachers enjoying a hot breakfast

Kristin Harrington – On September 29th, Kristin completed her first Warrior Dash. She said, “I did it! And I’m still standing!”