5/25/18
TGIF…Twin Groves it’s Friday! The students had a great time today during the Fun Run! So happy the weather was in our favor!
In an effort to spread positivity, Twin Groves uses our 5 Traits to recognize exemplars of the following qualities: Responsible, Accountable, Respectful, Safe, and a Community. In addition to the 5 Traits, we are also recognizing students for being an Upstander.
As part of this focus, the Twin Groves Staff would like to recognize and reward students who consistently demonstrate these qualities each month. For our first month of recognitions, we are pleased to announce that the following students have been selected for displaying these characteristics.
- Timmy Bushuyeva
- Niteesh Ganesan
- Frank Gao
- Alexa Gitler
- Alyvia Gitler
- Lisa Ikeuchi
- Ava Johnson
- Christian Karabetsos
- Rachel Keer
- Josh Koidin
- Mia Korsunsky
- Mia Langer
- Karl Lutz
- Shaiv Mistry
- Andrew Mossman
- Noah Piepenbrink
- Elli Pease
- Laura Ryszkowski
- Zander Shenderovich
- Danny Silverstein
- Joey Song
Today is the last day of attendance for the 8th graders. I can't believe the year is coming to a close. I look forward to celebrating the 8th Grade Class during the graduation ceremony on May 29th at 5:30 PM at Stevenson High School.
PTO Chairs and Co-Chairs
The PTO is looking for a parent to chair the Book Fair Committee. Please let me know if you are interested in this position next year.
The PTO is looking for a parent to co-chair the Staff Appreciation Committee. Please let me know if you are interested in this position next year.
The PTO is looking for a parent to co-chair the School Supply Kits Committee. Please let me know if you are interested in this position next year.
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.
What’s happening at TG?
HEALTH
In Health the 6th graders are learning about the human body systems along with human growth and development. We are spending some time on hygiene and how we can keep our body systems in tip top shape. The 7th graders are learning about drugs that affect us here in the BG area such as heroin, e-cigs, marijuana, prescription drugs, and alcohol. They will be doing a research project at the end of each rotation. Finally, the 8th graders are learning about diseases, both communicable and non communicable. They too have a final project either building an app or designing a webpage to place their research information on.
SPANISH
The 6th and 7th grade students will have the opportunity to participate in a breakout box activity. This activity is like an escape room in the classroom.
ORCHESTRA
Orchestra students are finishing up the year strong! Congratulations again to our 6th-8th Graders on a wonderful performance at our Orchestra Extravaganza Concert on May 10th! The students performed so well and Mrs. Anderson is very proud of all of them!
If your child is interested in auditioning for ILMEA and/or Chamber Orchestra next year, please make sure to have him/her check in with Mrs. Anderson before the end of the year to receive the music.
Looking forward to another fantastic year in orchestra next year!
End of Year Countdown!
Twin Groves will be having a fun end of the year countdown. Enjoy! Please see below for the last 4 days of TWIN GROVES countdown!
O- 5/29- Open the door for someone!
V- 5/30- Volunteer to help a peer or staff member.
E- 5/31- Exercise and have fun at Field Day!
S- 6/1- Spirit Wear Day! Wear your TG Spirit Wear!
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.
Information for Parents
As many of you may know, Thirteen Reasons Why released its second season on Friday, May 18. I wanted to pass on helpful information surrounding the sensitive topics expected to be re-introduced in season 2 (suicide, depression, sexual assault, threat of school violence, substance abuse). I know there will be multiple arenas that families will fall under: not watching it at all, watching it with your child, or allowing children to watch on their own. Talking about these sensitive topics does not increase the likelihood that children will participate in harmful acts. Rather, discussing these topics gives them knowledge to better understand and deal with tough situations, and even help their friends. Links are included below to discussion topics and more information about the show itself. As always, please feel free to reach out if you have any questions, or if you have a concern about your child.
Resources for Parents, Educators and Teens
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"13 Reasons Why" Resource Center from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Providing information on common risk factors and warning signs; that the best way to talk to someone you’re concerned about; strategies for having a conversation with those who are struggling; and how to connect them to help.
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13 Reasons Why Toolkit from Suicide Awareness Voices and Education (SAVE), supported by nearly two dozen mental health organizations, including APA. Provides resources for youth/peers, families, educators and professionals to address the specific topics raised in the episodes.
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"13 Reasons Why" discussion guide and resources. Not sure where to start? Here is a guide for you and your family on how to discuss the difficult topics and important things to consider if you are planning to re-watch season one.
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APA Blog: 13 Mental Health Questions about “13 Reasons Why,” addresses issues of warning signs of suicidal behavior, how to help a friend, why people self-harm, and more.
Please click HERE for additional information.
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.
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 8th grader 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.
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.