We welcome you to come spend a few mornings at Nazareth during Academic Expo Week. Nazareth faculty will challenge, inspire and motivate students as they experience a sample of high school academics. A variety of fun and challenging sessions will be introduced each day. Subjects to be explored are Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology), World Languages (Italian and Spanish), Economics, Film, Technology and Writing. All will be sure to engage students entering grades 6-8.

Academic Expo will provide you with an opportunity to meet new people, learn new things and spend time at a great school.

ACADEMICNAZARETH ACADEMY

June 20-229 a.m.-Noon Grades 6-8

Questions? Contact Mrs. Kristen Stojetz 708.387.8505 kstojetz@nazarethacademy.com

Check In 9 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.

Session I 9:10 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Session II 10:10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Session III 11:10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Registration Information• Registration is open to all students entering

grades 6-8.

• The registration fee is $90 per student and includes a t-shirt.

• Registration will be accepted by mail or in person at the Nazareth school office.

• The deadline for registration is June 1, 2017.

Daily Schedule - June 20-22

NAZARETH ACADEMY1209 W. Ogden Avenue La Grange Park, Illinois 60526708.354.0061 | Fax: 708.354.0109 www.nazarethacademy.com

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Ms. Patty Filomeno, a 1984 alum, returned to Nazareth in 2016 after teaching for 23 years in Indianapolis and then three years in Chicago. She holds a B.S. in Teaching of Chemistry from the University of Illinois Urbana and is currently pursuing an M.S. in Education at the University of St. Francis.

Ms. Amelia Garcia has been part of Nazareth’s English Department for eight years, teaching English 2 Honors and AP English Language. She holds a B.A. in Secondary Education - English and an M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from DePaul University.

Mr. Anthony Gonzalez has taught in the Social Studies Department for 8 years and holds a B.A. in Social Science Secondary Education and an M.A. in Educational Technology Leadership. Mr. Gonzalez is a certified Technology Specialist, a Google Certified Educator and an Amazon Certified Educator. He also coaches Girls Cross Country, moderates Young Entrepreneurs Club, co-moderates FISH Prom and runs the annual Solsberry Hill Service Trip.

Ms. Georgina Laguna, originally from Argentina, started her teaching career there teaching ESL. She has taught Spanish at Nazareth for 2 years and is the moderator of Spanish Club. She earned her Bachelor´s degree in teaching English as a Second Language from Universidad Nacional de la Pampa, Argentina and has an International House Certificate in Teaching Spanish as a Second or Foreign Language.

OUR TEACHERSMEET

Mr. Matt Letcher is a familiar face at Nazareth, where he is not only a Class of ‘09 alum, but has also been part of the Boys Basketball program as the sophomore team coach. In 2017 he will also add Boys Track to his resume. Mr. Letcher has his B.A. in Secondary Education and History from Saint Louis University.

Mrs. Sarah Miller joined Nazareth’s Science Department in 2015. Mrs. Miller holds a B.A. from Kalamazoo College and an M.A. from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. She previously taught at University Liggett School in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI and then Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory in San Francisco, CA.

Mr. Matt Mullen has taught Italian for 19 years and is well known for making the study of a world language delicious as well as educational. He earned his B.A. from Loyola University in Chicago and his Teaching Certificate from DePaul University. When he’s not in the classroom, Mr. Mullen enjoys planning student trips to Italy and other parts of Europe.

Ms. Jeanne Paliatka is not only a Class of ‘86 alum, but she has taught at Nazareth for over 20 years and currently serves as the Chair of the English Department as well as the moderator for student government’s Junior Board. She has a B.A. in English and Creative Writing from Loras College and an M.S. in Anthropology from the University of Chicago.

Dr. Roberta Zasadzinski, who has a Ph.D. in Physics from the Illinois Institute of Technology, has been teaching for over 20 years, at all levels from second grade through college. She’s been teaching Physics – college prep, honors and AP – at Nazareth for 7 years. Dr. Z also moderates E.P.I.C.S. (Engineering Projects in Community Service) at Naz.

Chemical ReactionsExplore exciting chemical reactions! In this lab-based class, students will conduct chemical reactions, identify the basic signs of chemical reactions and have a lot of fun! Heat, light, color change and even explosions will be explored in a safe, supervised setting. Students will be introduced to the basics of writing and classifying chemical equations. This class provides an excellent introduction to high school chemistry! (Ms. Filomeno)

Creative WritingStudents will use their creative skills to write different types of found poetry, a type of poetry created by taking words, phrases, and sometimes whole passages from other sources and reframing them as poetry to create a new piece of work. By the end of the session, students will see that poetry can be found anywhere. (Ms. Garcia)

Food ScienceLet’s investigate the biology of foods! Students will explore the structure and function of the four classes of macromolecules: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids. They will learn how to test for their presence in various foods. Then, using household chemicals, they will extract, isolate and observe DNA from strawberries. (Mrs. Miller)

Freedom and the Bill of RightsNazareth offers students numerous opportunities to explore the vast amounts of information at their disposal using technology. Students then create projects that articulate the conclusions they’ve drawn. This session will challenge students to define what it means “to be free” after studying various sources that cover the Bill of Rights. The students will come to consensus through debate and collaboration in order to creatively share their conclusion. (Mr. Letcher)

Lit and FilmGrade school students can enjoy a mini-version of Nazareth’s popular Lit and Film elective. They will learn about the five basic types of camera angles and then engage in an activity using iPads to take images of objects using the five angles to determine the effect of each. Students will examine movie stills and a short film clip to discuss the impact that camera angles have on the creation of film. (Ms. Paliatka)

The Physics of FlightDid you ever wonder how a drone maneuvers in the air? Learn the physics behind flight through a series of fun, hands-on activities. We will explore why we need air pressure to keep us from exploding and why it is possible to make a penny fly in the air without touching it. We’ll also observe some unexpected results when a stream of air blows past various objects. (Dr. Zasadzinski)

Shark TankStudents will have an opportunity to harness their entrepreneurial abilities by entering our “makers lab” and creating their own product from materials provided. Then, students will be asked to pitch their ideas to our Shark Tank. A winner will be chosen based on creativity, marketing and product utility. This session is a great chance to utilize skills in creative thinking, communication and even engineering! (Mr. Gonzalez)

Spanish Fun and GamesWho doesn’t love to play games? Students will learn numbers and colors playing classic games such as Uno, Jenga and Bingo in addition to making a project to take home. During the class, students will also learn and practice basic exchanges in Spanish to introduce themselves, borrow materials and be polite. Ultimately students will discover that the study of a world language can be a whole lot of fun. (Ms. Laguna)

Tanti Auguri! An Italian Birthday PartyIt’s everyone’s birthday today! By the end of this Italian language session, students will be able to tell everyone the date of their birthday as well as say and sing “Happy Birthday” to others in ITALIAN! Tortini per tutti (cupcakes for everyone)! (Mr. Mullen)

WHAT YOU’LLLEARN

Mail registration and $90 payment (exact cash or check to Nazareth Academy) to:

Nazareth Academic Expoc/o Mrs. Kristen Stojetz1209 W. Ogden AvenueLa Grange Park, IL 60526

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