1/25/19
TGIF...Twin Groves it’s Friday! I hope everyone stays warm this weekend!
What’s Happening at TG?
Spanish
In 6th grade Spanish, students have been studying clothing. They will soon learn about the weather and seasons. In 7th grade Spanish, students have been studying clothing. They will soon learn how to talk about emotions. In 8th grade Spanish, students have been learning about bedroom vocabulary. They will now be moving on to house vocabulary and chores with commands.
Band
The band is very busy over the next month. Our preparation has been focused on the following concerts and performances.
January 30, Wednesday, 7:00 PM: Solo/ Ensemble night at Twin Groves
February 2, Saturday: Solo/ Ensemble Contest (All day, students have scheduled time.)
February 5, Tuesday, Jazz Consortium at Stevenson High School, 3:15 - 8:00 PM
February 8, Friday, KCSD96 Band Festival 3:15 - 7:00 PM at Woodlawn (Honor Band)
February 12, Tuesday, 7:00 PM 5th and 6th grade band concert @ TG
Week of February 19 and 21. Student solos for class.
Orchestra
The IGSMA Solo/Ensemble Contest is coming up on Saturday, February 2nd at Park Campus in Round Lake. We also have our 5th Annual IGSMA Recital Night at Twin Groves on Wednesday, January 30th from 7pm-8pm (with reception to follow).
The counseling staff at Twin Groves came across this wonderful learning opportunity for parents. Please check it out!
Next week, there is an opportunity to participate in a free online event called The Motivated Child summit where 20 motivation experts will speak about helping kids develop grit, resilience, and stay motivated in the face of adversity. Doors open Monday, Jan 28th for this free, online event - you can register at https://motivatedchildsummit.com
More on the topics covered...
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How do I motivate my child or teen to do homework when video games or other distractions are everywhere?
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How do I help my kids with procrastination? It seems like they put everything off until the last minute.
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How do I teach my kids to have grit and to finish things they start?
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How do I teach my kids not to get so overwhelmed and frustrated when things at school or home get challenging?
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How do I teach my child or teen to stay motivated even when they are anxious?
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How much should I push my child when it comes to academics or activities if they are feeling anxious?
Register HERE for this FREE EVENT!
Student Safety at Pick Up and Drop Off
Student safety is very important to the entire Twin Groves Community. We would like to remind everyone to practice caution when entering and exiting cars during morning drop off and after school pick up. In the morning, we are asking that students wait until their ride has pulled up to the curb closest to the school to get out of the car. The same is required for dismissal. We do not want students running across the parking lot or between cars to get to their rides. When exiting the front lot, please form a single file line. This practice is to ensure safety of our students.
The Simplifying Stevenson program for parents of current District 96 eighth graders, has been rescheduled for Mon., Jan. 28, 2019, from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in the Twin Groves Middle School Learning Center, 2600 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., BG.
Simplifying Stevenson is a Q&A program for parents of current KCSD96 eighth graders. The purpose of this popular 16th-annual program is to give parents the opportunity to ask Stevenson students - seniors and freshmen (and SHS Principal Troy Gobble) - questions. Learn how SHS students choose their classes and extracurricular activities, make summer school decisions, make the transition from middle school, balance the workload, and more.
This program, originally scheduled for Jan. 22, was canceled due to forecast weather conditions. We regret the inconvenience.
Please direct questions to the District 96 Community Parent Liaison Lubna Andrabi at 847.459.4260, ext. 8136, lkhan-andrabi@kcsd96.
Create a Sticker for Our Teachers!
On March 1st teachers from District 96, 102, 103 and 125 will meet at Stevenson High School to participate in a workshop. The workshop will focus on the diversity within our community and how educators can create an equitable learning environment for all students. Our aspirational goal is to create a community in which all students feel they belong as their authentic selves. We are reaching out to students to help design a sticker with a slogan that will unite all of us around a common theme of respect and inclusion of all.
If you are interested in submitting a design and slogan for consideration, please email a document as a .pdf with your design to [email protected] or turn in a paper copy to the main office in your school. With your submission, please include your full name, grade and school you attend. Your slogan and design may contain images, words or a combination of both and should not be bigger than 6 x 3 inches. Your submission must be an original creation.
Designs need to be turned in on or before Friday, February 8th. If your design is selected you will be contacted by email by February 15th.
WINTER BASH 2019!
Shake off that winter chill! Twin Groves Winter Bash is Friday, February 8th, from 3:00 - 5:00 pm (right after school).
Advance tickets are on sale NOW, through February 6th: $8 includes admission, snacks, water, and 2 raffle tickets. Additional raffle tickets are $1 or 6 for $5. Tickets at the door: (CASH ONLY) $10 and includes admission, snacks, water, and 1 raffle ticket. Please visit twingrovesmspto.membershiptoolkit.com to register now and avoid the lines at the door!
Please note: Bus service will not be available; you must pick up your child after the event. Please contact Kari Siegall at [email protected] or Angie Park at [email protected] with questions.
We are Twin Groves...A Celebration of Culture
Please save the date…..May 7, 2019
Given the rich diversity of the cultures in our shared community, we are looking forward to engaging students and families in a night where we celebrate our own culture, learn/celebrate the cultures of others, and build on a shared community culture. The event will run from 7:00PM to 8:30PM.
This evening will be open to all Twin Groves families.
If your student and/or family is interested in performing or presenting during the event, please indicate by completing this Google Form. When we have a better understanding of how many presenters sign up, we will be communicating logistics of the event.
SHS Presents- Peter and the Star Catcher
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
Attention PTO Volunteers!
When you are volunteering for an event at Twin Groves, please don’t forget to sign in and out in the front office. Thank you!
Upcoming Events
-Special Lunch is on January 30th (Culvers)
-Winter Bash is on February 8th from 3PM-5PM
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.