2/15/19
TGIF...Twin Groves it’s Friday!
I hope everyone has a nice three day weekend! See you on Tuesday, February 19th.
What’s happening at TG?
PE
During the end of February and the beginning of March the students will participate in an elective unit. There will be three activities offered of the students choose which one they are most interested in. We will also continue with our fitness day rotations during this time. The elective program allows students to be involved in an activity they enjoy, and it increases participation. The students will also be taking their fitness tests during this rotation. The test will measure their fitness level in muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance.
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.
Spring Conferences
Spring Conferences are coming on Thursday, March 7th from 5pm-8:30pm and Friday, March 8th from 10am-1:30pm .
Spring Conferences are Collaborative Conferences!
Collaborative conferences means that your child will be leading the conference. The purpose of collaborative conferences is for educators, students and families to discuss, reflect and celebrate student work, and for families to experience school through their child's eyes. Students have been working hard to prepare for the conference, and we are excited for you to learn about your child’s progress directly from your child!
Teachers will be available in the room as guides and will be available to answer student questions or elaborate on a point a student is making, but we ask that all participants respect that this is the student’s opportunity to lead the conference by sharing progress and reflections about their own learning.
Please read below to learn specific information about how collaborative conferences will be structured for each grade-level.
Grades 6-8
Families will sign-up for a 20 minute conference. Grades 6-8 collaborative conferences will be structured with up to 6 students in the classroom at a time. Student/Family partnerships will sit in a private space to engage in the conference. The grade-level team of teachers will be in the classroom to guide the process, but students will lead the conference. Exploratory teachers, PE, Health, Spanish and Band and Orchestra teachers will host an exposition of their courses. More information coming soon. Students should plan to bring their iPad to the conference.
What is the Role of Families during Collaborative Conferences?
-Provide reinforcement, encouragement and praise
-Listen and ask questions
-Help students look realistically at quality of work
-Facilitate student’s self-reflection and goal setting
-Be a partner in learning
-See school through their student’s eyes
Questions Families Can Ask During the Collaborative Conference
-What is your favorite piece of work? Why?
-Describe your favorite activities or subjects.
-What experiences at school do you find the most exciting?
-Are there experiences that frustrate you, if so why?
-What goals have you set for yourself for this spring?
-How can I help you at home?
HERE is the link to sign up for Spring Conferences.
RESCHEDULED: Simplifying Stevenson for Parents of Current 8th Graders – February 21, 7–8:30 p.m.
Parents of current 8th graders whose students will attend Stevenson High School are invited to this popular Q&A featuring panelists who are current Stevenson High School seniors and freshmen. This is an evening for parents to ask questions and hear from SHS students (District 96 alumni) how they made the transition to high school, manage their time, choose extracurriculars, balance their workload, and more. Principal Troy Gobble will also share info and answer questions.
Questions about this parent program?
Contact KCSD96 Community Parent Liaison Lubna Andrabi, 847.459.4260, ext. 8136
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.
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
-2/27/19 Special Lunch
-2/13/19 Dessert Day
-2/20/19 Special Lunch
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.