Hi, My name is Jenny Pavilonis and I love teaching at Divine Providence School.  The students, staff, and parents are so supportive.  I'm looking forward to another productive year. This year my theme is Dream Big, Sparkle More, and Shine Bright. Every month the students will compete in social emotional learning activities.

I have a lot of experience teaching middle school science classes, coordinating the Illinois Junior Academy of Science Fairs, and the passion to inspire adolescents to enjoy learning. I have taught a variety of science classes at the College of DuPage in their summer camp programs.  I want our students to continue learning and be prepared for the next generation.  Students need to improve their science skills with inquiry, logical reasoning, and investigations.   At DP we use the HMH-Science series which has  improved  our test scores and  engaged student's  in fun  activities from 6th-8th grades. In 3rd-5th grades we have a brand new science/STEM program called HMH Science Dimensions. Every quarter the middle school students will be engaged in a Science Olympiad project. 

One of my favorite quotes from Aristotle is "Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all."  My motto is to teach my students at Divine Providence with my heart and desire to love science.

                              WELCOME TO 7th GRADE ! 
                              How Will We Make A Difference During LENT?
                  "DREAM BIG, SPARKLE MORE, & SHINE BRIGHT"
DP Mentoring Program starts 2/19/2020! Thank you 7th graders for volunteering!

DP SCIENCE FAIR RESULTS-The following students will represent our school at the MSI on March 14th, 2020.  CONGRATULATIONS! JOB WELL DONE!
Erin & Alexis, Maren, Michael, & Trinity
Honorable Mention:  Jeremiah, Sophie & Jada
8th Grade CONFIRMATION- MARCH 13th, 2020

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS: 
RELIGION-Confirmation Readiness Projects
ENGLISH-7th-No Homework           
RELIGION 8th- Continue to get ready for the Confirmation Interviews-Starts 2/24/20         
SCIENCE 6th- 2nd Trimester Extra Credit-Create a Food Web Poster using yarn!Due-2/26/2020              SCIENCE 7th-   Finish the chemical equation posters! 2nd Trimester Extra Credit-pg. 141 & 142 -Due Friday 2/28/2020              
SCIENCE 8th-2nd Trimester Extra Credit-Create an apparatus to hit a target without touching the ball itself.  Create a poster that includes an explanation oh how your apparatus works using Newton's Laws of Motion.  Due- 2/26/2020