3/6/20
TGIF… Twin Groves it’s Friday!
Spring Conferences are on Thursday, March 12th from 5:00pm-8:30pm and Friday, March 13th from 10:00am-1:30pm. On March 12th, students are dismissed at 1:30PM. Students will not be in session on March 13th.
HERE is the link to sign up for Spring Conferences.
Twin Groves Student Recognized for Stop the Bullying Message
Following a CHOICES presentation in teacher Jen Didech's classroom by Buffalo Grove School Resource Officer Ashley Krozel, Twin Groves 6th-grader Sydney Shifrin, was inspired to send a plea to the world: Stop the Bullying.
With images and music she selected, she used an app and her District 96 iPad to create a brief video. Sydney uses a series of questions to invite honest self-examination and personal reflection about who is a bully, what bullying looks like, and the pain of being the target of bullying. She challenges viewers to put an end to bullying and cyberbullying and to step up to be a friend.
District 96 Buffalo Grove Police Department School Resource Officer Ashley Krozel has since incorporated the video into her presentations to elementary and middle school students and Sydney will be awarded a plaque from the Buffalo Grove Police Department.
What’s Happening at Twin?
PE
As the third trimester gets underway we will be heading outside. Students should keep a sweatshirt in their PE locker to have available. As we start heading outside, our fitness focus will be on cardiovascular endurance. Weather permitting we will have two cardio days a week, with the other three days being activity days. Starting out the activities will be team handball and indoor soccer. Fridays we will have choice days. This is when students can choose an activity for the day.
Health
This rotation, the 6th graders will be working on understanding the human body and how the systems are interrelated. We will also discuss hygiene and human growth and development. The seventh graders are learning about drugs that affect the Buffalo Grove/Lincolnshire area. These include prescription drug abuse, marijuana, alcohol, heroin, and vaping. A drug research project will be done at the end of the rotation. In eighth grade, students are learning about communicable and non-communicable disease. We have discussed COVID-19, STI’s, cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. The 8th graders will also participate in SOS (Signs of Suicide).
TASOL
Welcome to TASOL for Trimester 3! This month in 7th and 8th grade, we are working on the five basic steps of laundry and care for clothing. Later this month, we will start focusing on career choices. Students will choose a career to research and create a presentation for the class. In 6th grade, we have been looking at family functions and will create a family crest to represent those functions within each individual's family. Later this month, students will explore different career clusters and will begin creating a resume.
Music
Welcome to Trimester 3 of General Music. As we get started in music for the next few weeks we will be writing and singing songs. 6th Grade will begin a quick project creating a simple RAP and recording it in Garageband. 7th grade starts with a rhythm unit, and then creates a “Stomp-Like” project using the rhythm sticks. 8th grade will begin the trimester creating musical accompaniments to underscore a poem they will record in Garageband. We are off to a quick start in music, and look forward to keyboards and guitars after spring break.
Art
Thank you to everyone who came to the Art Fair Club art show last night during the concert celebrating Music In Our Schools Month. The artwork was amazing!
Coronavirus Information and Guidance
SEE Coronavirus information and guidance linked from the homepage of our District website.
Illinois Science Assessment to be Administered Beginning March 9th
Students in Grades 5 and 8 will be taking the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) next week, on March 9, 10, and 11. The test includes three sections and aligns with Illinois Learning Standards in science to prepare students for college and careers. Each testing session is estimated to be approximately 40 minutes long.
The format reflects classroom experiences and gives students authentic opportunities to demonstrate their understanding of science learning targets.
Summer School 2020
Opportunities for Summer School 2020 include Academic Literacy for KCSD96 returning students currently in Kdg-Grade 7 and Jump Start Kindergarten for incoming kindergartners enrolled for the 2020-21 school year. Register by May 1st, to be assured of your student's space in Summer School 2020.
Questions? Call 847.459.4260, ext. 8123.
Student Report Card Access Today
Your student’s report card will be available for you to access online today AFTER 3 PM. If you need assistance, please CLICK HERE for instructions to view your student’s report card, to switch between your children’s report cards, and more.
6th Grade Dental-Proof of Dental Exams
Attention parents of 6th Graders. Proof of dental exams for all 6th graders are due by May 15th. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Borzych at 847-821-8946.
8th Grade Parents- Illinois Youth Survey
On March 20th, the 8th Graders will be participating in the Illinois Youth Survey.
Please see THIS LETTER for more information regarding the survey.
SHS Showcase
Showcase is Stevenson’s annual PPA sponsored student variety show. Singing, dancing, music and unique talent of all types will be on stage. One night of family-friendly unique performances March 14th at 7:00. Tickets are $10 in advance at the Stevenson Patriot Super Store and $12 at the door the night of. This is a great opportunity for Twin Groves students, especially 8th graders to experience the energy, vibe, culture and talent at Stevenson. It’s also a great way for incoming Stevenson parents to experience just one of the many volunteer opportunities. The Patriot Parent Association hopes to see you there!
PTO NEWS
BOOK FAIR
New online Book Fair for Twin Grove Families. Purchase books online between March 9th and March 23rd and the Twin Groves PTO will receive a percentage of all sales. Just click the link below to be taken to the Twin Groves Online Book Fair.
Please click HERE to access the Book Fair link.
OPEN BOARD POSITIONS ON THE TWIN GROVES PTO
Attention all parents! The Twin Groves PTO is looking for parents to volunteer their time on the PTO Executive Board.
For a list of open positions, please go to twingrovesmspto.membershiptoolkit.com .
If you have any specific questions about any of the positions, please email Jessica Barnes at [email protected].
We can’t wait to work with you!
ATTENTION 8TH GRADERS- LAST DAY TO ORDER
Last day to get your complimentary STEVENSON CLASS OF 2024 cotton t-shirt, courtesy of the Twin Groves PTO!
Login to twingrovesmspto.membershiptoolkit.com and choose your size!
Families can also purchase additional STEVENSON CLASS OF 2024
apparel online through the PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT website at twingrovesmspto.membershiptoolkit.com by TODAY, Friday, March 6th, 2020 (no late orders accepted).
Items should arrive within 2 weeks after the order deadline (before spring break!).
Upcoming Events:
3/11- Dessert Day
3/18- Special Lunch
4/22- Dessert Day
4/29- Special Lunch
5/6- Dessert Day
5/13- Special Lunch
Please click HERE to access Membership Toolkit. All items for sale from the PTO will be available on this website.
Daily Announcements
The Daily Announcements will be posted each weekday 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 read and access the Daily Announcements.