On Saturday, March 13, 2010, the Illinois Junior Academy of Science held the regional science fair for our school’s region.  Seven of our 7^th and 8^th grade students entered their projects.  Those students are: Nikolaos Atkinson, Paul Davenport, Alesia Karuntzos, Athanasios Makris, Nicolette Chialdikas, Natalia Cvetkovic and Athena Xanos.  Our students all presented excellent projects and were among more than 550 other students from Southern Cook County and DuPage County.  Nicolette Chialdikas received a score qualifying her to attend the State Science Fair in May.  We would like to congratulate Nicolette and all the students for their willingness to devote a Saturday to enhance their academic abilities.

We would also like to thank some of our 5^th and 6^th grade students for assisting in a very important position.  Those students are:  Grace Davenport, Alexandra Lenz, Victoria Atkinson, John Karuntzos and Constantine Makris.  They served as runners, delivering score sheets from the judges to the tally room.

Lastly, we would like to thank our parents who devoted their time and talent as monitors and judges.  Those parents are:  Dr. John Atkinson, Mr. Chris Chialdikas, Mrs. Angelina Cvetkovic, Mrs. Elsa Davenport, Mr. George Karuntzos, Mr. Craig Lenz and Mr. Christ Makris.  Their dedication to the success of our children is greatly appreciated.  We would also like to thank Mr. Kevin Lacey, a coworker of Mr. Makris for his roll in judging as well.  Without the assistance of these parents participation at the regional fair would not be possible.

Mrs. Michele Ebert

Junior High Science Teacher

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