Principal's Message 5/18/18

5/18/18

TGIF…Twin Groves it’s Friday!

The 8th Grade Bowling Party is today from 4:00-5:30PM. It will be a blast! See you there!

Fun and Fitness Day

Friday, May 25th will be our annual Fun Run/Walk and Fitness Day. Students will be participating in a 5K Run or Walk. There will be many fun activities for the students to participate in after the Run/Walk. Students will be dismissed at 11:10 AM.

Attention 8th Grade Parents

The last day of attendance for 8th grade students will be on Friday, May 25th. Dismissal will be at 11:10 AM.

Attention 6th and 7th Grade Parents

The last day of attendance for 6th and 7th grade students will be on Friday, June 1st. Dismissal will be at 11:10 AM.

8th Grade Graduation Information

Attention all 8th grade parents:  Graduation information is available on the Twin Groves website.  Use this link to get the information: Graduation Information

Study Halls

The last day for Study Halls will be Thursday, May 24th.

iPad Collection

iPad collection for all 8th graders will take place on Tuesday, May 22nd.  Collection will take place throughout the day.  All students must turn in an iPad, school issued iPad case, iPad charging brick, and iPad cord. 

iPad collection for all 6th and 7th graders will take place on Thursday, May 24th. Collection for 6th and 7th grade will take place throughout the day.  All students must turn in an iPad, school issued iPad case, iPad charging brick, and iPad cord.

End of Year Countdown!

Twin Groves will be having a fun end of the year countdown. Enjoy!

- 5/18- T-shirt Day! Wear your favorite T shirt.

- 5/21- Write a letter/email of gratitude to a teacher during Flex or at home.

- 5/22- Invite someone new to eat with you at lunch.

- 5/23-  Notice something you are good at and be proud of yourself.

- 5/24- Greetings Day! Kindly greet peers and staff.

- 5/25- Run or walk! Enjoy the Fun Run!

- 5/29- Open the door for someone!

- 5/30- Volunteer to help a peer or staff member.

- 5/31- Exercise and have fun at Field Day!

- 6/1- Spirit Wear Day! Wear your TG Spirit Wear!

NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) REPORTS

The District will send a School Messenger Broadcast today between 2:30pm and 4:00pm with instructions for accessing your child's MAP student progress report online.  The message will include links to more information about understanding student growth, RIT scores and general information about the MAP assessment.  

Please contact Jeanne Spiller, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning if you would like more information about your child's report.  (847) 459-4260 ext. 8010 [email protected]

School Supply Kits

Don’t forget to order your School Supply Kit for next year! The deadline is June 1st.

Please sign in to Membership Tool Kit to order your kit.

Required Summer Reading

School District 96 recognizes that summer reading is critically important for a student's continued academic growth.

Students entering Grade 6 or 7 or 8 in the 2018–19 school year have a required summer reading assignment that is due on the first day of school.

Please read this PARENT LETTER for more info.

Your student must read at least ONE BOOK from The Power of One SUMMER READING LIST.

CLICK ON THIS LINK (CLICK HERE FOR SPANISH) for details of the Middle School Summer Reading Assignment and the Parental Acknowledgment Form, to be signed by the student and his or her parent or guardian.

Technology Information for the 2018-2019 School Year

The end of the year is a busy time for everyone, but it's always good to get a head start and thinking next year. The policy concerning iPad damage will be different next year. This change is reflected below and in greater detail in the 2018-19 Student Handbook. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

iPad Damage Policy Changes

PARENTS OF CURRENT 8TH GRADERS...

DOES YOUR 8TH-GRADER HAVE A POSITIVE LUNCH ACCOUNT BALANCE?

Positive lunch account balances (any amount) may be transferred to a younger sibling enrolled in District 96, Grades 1–8, for the 2018–19 school year.

Make or request your transfer NO LATER THAN Fri., June 8.

To make the transfer online:

Log into your K–12 PAYMENT CENTER account and select “Transfer Funds” on the left side of the website home page. OR

To request a transfer if you have not yet established an account:

Send a “Transfer Request” email to Michelle Mize in the Business Office. Include the following info: Names of BOTH the graduating 8thgrader AND the remaining D96 sibling whose account should receive the transferred amount.

Note: All un-transferred positive lunch account balances in excess of $10 will automatically be refunded. A check will be issued on June 20and will be mailed to the home address included in our database.

Dress Code

As the weather gets warmer, this is a friendly reminder of the District 96 Standards of Dress from the Parent/Student Handbook.

4.12-e Standards for Student Dress. Students who are appropriately and comfortably dressed are able to focus on schoolwork more effectively. The following guidelines will be enforced by building administrators. Cooperation by parents is appreciated.

  1. Dress or appearance that provokes or distracts other students or otherwise causes a disruption to the educational process is prohibited.
  2. Shoes must be worn at all times.
  3. Clothing, jewelry, or accessories may not have writing or pictures that advertise or advocate alcohol, drugs, tobacco, obscenity, violence, or gang activity.
  4. Pants must be worn at the waistline.
  5. Hats are allowed on designated hat days only.
  6. Half shirts, cropped tops, spaghetti straps, and underwear or sleepwear worn as outerwear are not acceptable.
  7. Undergarments should not be visible.
  8. With the exception of appropriate jewelry, no chains should be worn.

FAMILY FUN OPPORTUNITY: BIKE RODEO – Saturday,  May 19th

in the St. Mary's Church Parking Lot (South), at the northwest corner of Buffalo Grove and Lake Cook Roads, 12pm – 2pm., Saturday, May 19th.

The Buffalo Grove Police Department is sponsoring a Bike Rodeo– a bicycle skills course designed by the office of the Illinois Secretary of State to help kids test their bike riding skills. The Bike Rodeo is open to children of all skill levels, ages 5–12 year old, and features multiple prizes by age group–and a new bike grand prize. MORE INFO

Futures Night at SHS

Stevenson Athletics & the Patriot Recreation Education Program (PREP) are presenting Futures Night on May 21, 6–8 PM, at Stevenson for future SHS Patriot Athletes currently in Grade 7 or 8. SHS encourages 1st-time athletes to attend. MORE INFO

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.