TGIF…Twin Groves it’s Friday the 13th!
What’s happening at Twin Groves?
8th Grade
LA
In Language Arts and Advanced Language Arts students have been digging into argument writing. They have been reading conflicting sources on a variety of topics and then analyzing which author crafts a stronger argument. Starting next week students will begin reading Shakespeare in both classes. Language Arts will read A Midsummer Night’s Dream while Advanced Language Arts will read Romeo and Juliet.
Advanced LA-See above
Science
8th grade Science is still investigating human impact on our planet. Students will be looking at use of fossil fuels for energy and for making products such as plastic. Students will also engineer their own bioplastics using corn, potato, and tapioca starches. By the end of April, students will begin to study alternative energy sources using solar panels.
Social Studies
In Social Studies students have been working on their independent Civil Rights Inquiry projects. Students were able to choose a specific group that they somehow connected to and/or wanted to learn more about and researched whether or not that group has achieved their goals throughout time. Students then presented their inquiries to their classmates and compared the methods activists within various groups used to overcome obstacles and fight for their civil rights.
Bridge to Algebra 1
Students will be beginning the second to last unit which is on Volume. The students will be able to apply different formulas to find the volume of cones, cylinders, and spheres to solve real world problems. There will be many discovery activities where students will gain a better understanding of the formulas. This unit will really prepare our students for Geometry in high school.
Algebra 1
Students are in the midst of the Quadratic Equations unit. This unit really prepares the students for success in Algebra 2. They will learn how to solve quadratic equations using the square root method, zero-product property, by completing the square, and the quadratic formula. The students will also learn more about using their TI-84 graphing calculator in order to solve systems of equations and inequalities.
Algebra 2
Students just completed the Unit Circle Trigonometry unit which flows really well into the next unit on Graphing Trigonometric Functions. The students will learn how to graph sine and cosine functions, write equations of sine and cosine functions when given key characteristics, and be able to model real-world problems with the graphs.
All interested parents, please make note...
Stevenson Stand Strong/Catalyst program:
Filtering Facts from Myths on Vaping, Juuling, & E-Cigarettes
Thurs., Apr. 26, 7–8 PM, at Woodlawn Middle School, 6362 Gilmer Rd., Long Grove
8th Grade Graduation Information
Attention all 8th grade parents: Graduation information is now available on the Twin Groves website. Please make sure you turn in your form and money to your homeroom teacher by April 20th. Use this link to get the information: Graduation Information
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.
NEWS FROM THE DISTRICT 96 BAND & ORCHESTRA BOOSTERS
Support the Boosters by Dining at Portillo's (806 W. Dundee Rd.) on Wed., Apr. 25
20% of your pre-tax order benefits the District 96 Band & Orchestra Boosters! This fundraiser is valid from 5 – 8 PM at the Arlington Heights location at 806 W. Dundee Road for dine-in, drive-up, or carry-out orders (online orders not valid). This FLYERmust be mentioned at the time of order.
Booster's General Meeting is Wed., Apr. 25
The District 96 Band & Orchestra Boosters will hold their final general meeting of the 2017–18 school year at 6:30 PM in the Woodlawn Middle School band room, 6362 Gilmer Rd., Long Grove, This meeting is open to the public and all Booster members in good standing can be present to vote on agenda action items that will include the approval of the 2018–2019 operating budget and nominations for the 2018–2019 Board of Directors. If you are interested in joining the Boosters Board of Directors for the next school year, please contact Boosters Co-President Jason Kupferschmid ([email protected])
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.