4/6/18
TGIF…Twin Groves it’s Friday! I hope everyone had a relaxing Spring Break!
What’s happening in the Learning Center at Twin Groves?
Welcome back! We have Vernon Area Public Library coming back to meet with 7th and 8th graders this month! Did you know, if you get a library card with Vernon Area Public Library, you can use it at ANY public library in Illinois??
Please remember to charge your devices and bring your earphones or earbuds for PARCC testing!!
Upcoming events in the library:
We are going to try a Digital Breakout for our monthly contest! Stop in and give it a try! Check out the new Emoji Display! Get a book recommendation based on what emoji you are feeling like that day.
Keeping Parents in the Know
Please see the image below for 10 Apps Teens Are Using That Parents Need to Know About.
PARCC
Upcoming PARCC Assessment Apr. 3rd–20th
The PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) assessment will be administered to our students during the window of April 3rd–20th.
CLICK HERE for more info about why we administer the PARCC, what distinguishes it from other assessments, and links to additional resources for parents.
Please see below Twin Groves' PARCC Schedule for 6th and 7th Grade.
- 7th Grade- April 10th, 11th, 12th
- April 10th ELA 1- 7:45-9:48
- April 10th Math 1- 11:45-1:50
- April 11th ELA 2- 7:45-9:48
- April 11th Math 2- 11:45-1:50
- April 12th ELA 3- 7:45-9:48
- April 12th Math 3- 11:45-1:50
- 6th Grade-April 10th, 11th, 12th
- April 10th ELA 1- 8:29-10:32
- April 10th Math 1- 12:27-2:30
- April 11th ELA 2- 8:29-10:32
- April 11th Math 2- 12:27-2:30
- April 12th ELA 3- 8:29-10:32
- April 12th Math 3- 12:27-2:30
April is Sexual Assault and Prevention Month.
This month Twin Groves will be sharing information about Sexual Assault and prevention. We will focus on using our voices to correct harmful misconceptions, promote everyday consent, model healthy behaviors and practice healthy communication with others.
Individuals can embrace their voice to show their support for survivors, stand up to victim blaming and shut down rape jokes. Our words shape the world around us. Whether you are speaking out against locker room talk or helping someone better understand these issues, your voice is powerful and necessary in this conversation.
April 11th will be Wear Teal Day. Wear Teal Day is a day of awareness where we encourage everyone to wear teal in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. You can wear teal shirts, nail polish, ribbons, jewelry, shoes or anything else you can think of!
Parents, please see the this LINK for additional resources.
Click HERE for a calendar of events from the Zacharias Center.
Opportunity for Parents:
What: Understanding Sexual Assault
Join us for an informative discussion of how to be an advocate in your community and how to help prevent sexual violence. We'll provide you with resources to help you identify and prevent sexual abuse, as well as help you understand how individuals often respond to and cope with sexual violence. We will also provide an opportunity for Q & A with staff from Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center and the Lake County State's Attorney's Office.
When: Thursday, April 19th at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Sunset Food Community Room in Long Grove
Information from Catalyst
Flash Drive or Vape Pen?
Clear the Vapor!
Filtering Facts from Myths on Vaping, Juuling & E-Cigarettes
Dr. Susan Sirota, Pediatric Partners
Asst. Professor in Clinical Pediatrics at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, Chair of Stand Strong’s Marijuana Committee
Thursday, April 26th, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Woodlawn Middle School
6362 Gilmer Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047
Our kids know about vaping from their peers and they see it on social media. It’s time for us to catch up. Dr. Sirota will “clear the vapor” by sharing her expertise about:
- Vaping & e-cigarette products
- What teens are using & how
- Are these products dangerous
- How these products are used for both nicotine & marijuana
Stand Strong is a community coalition dedicated to the prevention of underage drinking and drug use for the youth in D125 and its feeder middle schools.
www.StandStrongCoalition.org • [email protected] • 847-917-8825
This flyer was developed in part under grant number SP021482 from the Office of National Drug Control Policy and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Views, opinions, and content are those of the authors/contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of ONDCP or SAMHSA.
Please see the information below from Catalyst and Stand Strong.
Please CLICK HERE to access the Conversation Starters QR Code that is in the image above.
Headphones
Please remind your child to bring headphones to school on a daily basis. Headphones are needed in many classes. The school does have a small supply of headphones for checkout, but the supply is limited. Many students do not return the headphones when they borrow them.
6th Grade Dental
Attention parents of 6th Graders. Proof of dental exams for all 6th graders are due by May 15th. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Borzych at 847-821-8946.
Band & Orchestra Boosters
Please click the BLOG to access the latest news from the Band & Orchestra Boosters.
Daily Announcements
Please see Twin Groves website for up to date school announcements. The announcements let you know what exciting activities and clubs are going on at Twin Groves. Please click HERE to access the Daily Announcements.
PTO
Please click HERE to access the PTO blog for more information.