9/14/18
TGIF...Twin Groves it’s Friday!
Just a reminder...we do not have school on Wednesday, September, 19th.
What’s Happening at Twin?
Spanish
Welcome to Spanish! We are very excited to start the year with all of your kids. We are Sra. Kumin, Srta. Myers and Sra. Pinta. In 6th grade, we are studying classroom objects and commands. In 7th grade, we are reviewing school subjects, classroom objects and presenting about our classes. In 8th grade, we are starting our food unit.
Band
Band is off to a great start this year. The students are all back in the routine and we are working hard to prepare ourselves for all of the concerts we will be doing this year. Our 8th grade students will be heading over to Stevenson next week for the football game and halftime show. We have several students preparing for the ILMEA honor band and they will be auditioning for this prestigious group next week. The Pep band has been practicing for the last several weeks and we will be performing for a couple upcoming basketball games.
Orchestra
It has been a great start of the year in Orchestra! The students are getting back into the groove of scales, new music and new skills!. The 7th and 8th Graders are also continuing to work on shifting! We have several students auditioning for ILMEA this year on Saturday, September 22nd. There is an ILMEA Help Session for these students next Monday, September 17th from 4:00-6:00pm at SHS. This is a great way for the students to get extra help with the ILMEA music and work with other students and the SHS Orchestra Directors.
NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Reports Sent Today
The District will send an email via School Messenger today (9-14-2018) between 2:30 and 4:00 p.m. with instructions for accessing your child's Measures of Academic Progress (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 Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning Jeanne Spiller if you would like more information about your child's report: [email protected], 847.459.4260, ext. 8010.
STEM Conference for Middle School Girls in Lake County (please see below)
Thought Exchange Partnership
Now seeking parents to fill two spots on our district Thought Exchange Partnership, formerly known as the Parent Review Committee! If you are looking for a way to get involved, be a voice for your school, and learn a lot, please consider joining. If you are interested in this opportunity, go to this link to express interest by September 28th! Please know there will be a lottery for the openings. If you are selected, we will notify you.
The first meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 11th in the evening.
Purpose:
-To share with parents information regarding district goals and initiatives, curricular and instructional innovations, programs and other informational topics. (i.e. District Goals, MAP and PARCC Results)
-To review school board or school code required topics (i.e. Handbook, Discipline Policy, Grants, Calendar)
-To understand parent perceptions and solicit feedback on school district topics to assist the district in communication and planning.
Daily Announcements
The Daily Announcements will be posted each morning. 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 Membership Toolkit. All items for sale from the PTO will be available on this website.
Band & Orchestra Boosters
Please click the BLOG to access the latest news from the Band & Orchestra Boosters.