Principal's Message 12/7/18

12/7/18

TGIF...Twin Groves it’s Friday!  

Twin Groves

 

What’s Happening at TG?

PE

The two weeks before winter break the students will be participating in the Dance unit.  Each grade has different criteria and the students will receive a product guide which will allow them to know what is expected.  At the end of the two weeks each group will perform their routine in front of the class. During this unit there will not be fitness days due to the short time they have to put their routine together.  The criteria allows for the students to be very creative within their own routine.

Health

During this second rotation sixth graders are learning about first aid and medical emergencies. This is very useful for those that are babysitting, hanging out with friends, or while cooking in TASOL class. We had a guest speaker from the Buffalo Grove Fire Department speaking to us about exit routes and fire safety in our homes. In 7th grade students spent time understanding stress and what that does to the human body. We also looked at relationships and good communication skills. The 8th grade curriculum is all about nutrition. We looked at the nutrients and what those do to our bodies. Students had a fitness project in which they were fitness trainers with a client. They needed to create a food plan and exercise plan for their client. During this rotation we had our school lunch provider Organic Life in to listen to what the students had to say about the cafeteria and suggestions for new food items.

 

TASOL

This month in TASOL we are working on the nutrition unit for 7th and 8th grade. Students have been keeping a food journal and examining their choices compared to the MyPlate recommendations. They are also investigating the old and new nutrition label. We will start cooking after Winter Break. In 6th grade, we have been looking at the family functions, and everyone created a family crest to represent those functions within each individual's family. Students are currently exploring different career clusters and will begin creating a resume next week.


 

TASOL

 

SLEEP!!!!

As we get deeper in to the school year, more and more students are complaining of being tired. Many students report that they are late to school because they went to bed late the night before.

Sleep is so important for our students! Please see below for some great articles.

How to Help Teenagers to Get More Sleep

Why Are Teenagers So Sleep-Deprived?



 

T-Shirts for a CAUSE!

Twin Groves and Colt’s Council are proud to be supporting Feed My Starving Children for our yearly charity!

 Feed My Starving Children

The Feed My Starving Children organization strives to feed EVERYONE with the support of volunteers, donors, food distribution partners, and meal recipients. No one deserves to go hungry, especially when something can be done to help. They've worked hard to create nutritious meal formulas that really meet the need of starving people, and this food makes a real impact in their lives.


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Please contact Mrs. Howard [email protected] or Ms. Schaefer [email protected] with any questions!

Thank you in advance for your support!

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8th grade Spanish Placement Testing

8th grade Spanish Placement Testing dates:

The writing, listening, and reading portions of the Spanish Placement Test will be administered in class on December 7th-14th.



 

5 Essentials Survey Information

5 Essentials Survey Information

District 96 parents are asked to complete online the parent portion of the Illinois 5Essentials Survey by Jan. 18, 2019. Access the survey: https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/

As a parent, this is your opportunity to share your thoughts on important elements of your child’s school’s effectiveness. The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 5Essentials Client Services at 1-866-440-1874 or [email protected] or Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Jeanne Spiller



 

Current Patriot Consortium Mathematics Placement Process

Current Patriot Consortium Mathematics Placement Process

Over the last few years, Stevenson High School and the feeder middle schools have created a scope and sequence and aligned the curriculum to the Common Core Standards for Mathematics, as well as created common benchmarks for the end of each unit for both the Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 courses. The consortium has created criteria that defines the four strands of mathematical proficiency to highlight the attributes of a proficient mathematical thinker. The criteria are grouped into three categories (See chart on second page):

  • Procedural Skills & Fluency (How well you can correctly use mathematics.)

  • Conceptual Understanding (How well you utilize mathematical ideas, transfer your knowledge into new situations, and apply it to new contexts.)

  • Problem Solving with Adaptive Reasoning and Strategic Competence (How well you can apply strategies and sound reasoning.)

Over the course of the year, the mathematics teachers will be discussing these criteria with the students in class to create a portrait of each student. This portrait will be used to recommend the students into the mathematics course at Stevenson High School that matches their content knowledge as well as level of mathematics proficiency at this time.

As a district and consortium, it is our vision that each student move on to the next course in the sequence providing that there are not significant gaps in content knowledge. If there are significant gaps in content knowledge and a change in recommendation occurs, we will contact you. We feel that this process allows a mathematical picture of the student to develop over time, which will provide a more informed recommendation.

2018-19

Sequence of Courses

8th

Algebra 1

Algebra 2 (AC)

9th

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 AC

Geometry AC

Geometry HN

10th

Geometry

Geometry AC

Precalculus AC

Precalculus HN

11th

Precalculus

Precalculus AC

Calculus AB

Calculus BC

12th

Calculus AB

Calculus AB

Statistics

MV / Statistics

 

Procedural Skills & Fluency Conceptual Understanding Problem Solving with

How well you can correctly use mathematics.




 

skill in carrying out procedures flexibly, accurately, efficiently, and appropriately

How well you utilize mathematical ideas, transfer your knowledge into new situations, and apply it to new contexts.

 

comprehension of mathematical concepts, operations, and relations

Adaptive Reasoning and Strategic Competence

How well you can apply strategies and sound reasoning.

 

capacity for logical thought, reflection, explanation, and justification and ability to formulate, represent, and solve mathematical problems

I can identify and use the most efficient method for the problem. (MP7)

 

I can use mathematical computations, terms, symbols, formulas, and language appropriately. (MP5, 6)

 

I can recognize the algebraic structure in problems and use rules or procedures to solve or simplify. (MP7)

 

I can solve problems with accuracy. (MP6)

 

I can use diagrams, pictures, and symbols to justify my work. (MP4)

 

I can understand and justify the “why” of the procedure. (MP3)

 

I can justify solutions algebraically, graphically, and numerically. (MP3)

 

I can explain my solution with sound mathematical reasoning using precise mathematics vocabulary and terminology. (MP3, 8)

 

I can determine the reasonableness of my answer.  (MP2)

I can select and use all the pertinent information to solve the problem. (MP2)

 

I can determine a solving strategy by forming logical relationships among concepts and situations. (MP7, 8)

 

I can represent a situation mathematically using modeling. (MP4)

 

I can retain and apply information and skills from previous units to solve problems alongside new concepts. (MP7,8)

 

I can make connections between multiple mathematical concepts to solve problems in unfamiliar situations. (MP7,8)

 

I can persevere when encountering new and difficult concepts.(MP1)



 

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PTO

Upcoming Events

-Dessert Day is on December 12th

-Special Lunch is on December 19th

-Dessert Day is on January 23rd

-Special Lunch is on January 30th

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