4/17/20
TGIF...Twin Groves it’s Friday! Hopefully this is the last of the snow!!! I am ready for some NICE WEATHER! Enjoy your weekend and stay safe!
This past Monday, April 13th, was a planning day for staff. Instructional Coaches in District 96 created STEAM opportunities for the students to participate in. Please enjoy snapshots of the student work in THIS VIDEO COMPILATION.
What’s Happening at Twin?
Spanish
In 6th grade Spanish, students are studying foods with likes/dislikes.
In 7th grade Spanish, students are practicing restaurant vocabulary.
In 8th grade Spanish, students are reviewing AR/ER and IR verbs.
The Spanish Team hopes everyone is healthy and safe!
Band
I have enjoyed encouraging the band students during the remote learning time. Our goal is for each student to practice 5 days a week for 30 minutes and establish good practice habits. Each student is in charge of their practice time, but a general direction on how to practice 30 minutes has been given on schoology and encouraged each time we have had a Zoom meeting. Students are encouraged to submit a video or two each week in the remote Learning Submissions folder and/ or to work on Smart music. I respond to every video on schoology or smart music exercise a student submits. It is fun to see and monitor our students progress. I am encouraging students to also work through Breezin Through Theory and have fun while they learn theory. Every so often have your student perform for others. Performance applause is great for a young performer.
Orchestra
Orchestra students have been doing a great job during our Remote Learning time! All orchestra students have been working with FlipGrid. Students watch a video of Mrs. Anderson’s teaching and then they submit their own video of themselves performing. Students are also working with a new program called “Breezin’ Thru Theory”, where they practice theory lessons. The students have also been establishing consistent practice routines.
Remote Learning FAQs
Please see the Remote Learning FAQs, linked HERE. This information answers many questions about the remote learning plans, expectations, flexibility, grading, and more. This information was also sent in the Superintendent’s Message from April 5th.
Morning Video Announcements
Everyday, Mr. Baisden and I post TG Video Morning Announcements in the students lunch course in Schoology. Please encourage them to take a look. The announcements are usually posted before 9AM.
Yard Signs for Graduating 8th graders
The Twin Groves PTO Executive Board has been working on ways to help celebrate and honor our graduating 8th graders during this difficult time.
We are pleased to announce you can purchase a personalized Twin Groves Class of 2020 lawn sign for just $10 including delivery to your home! The sign will be delivered to your home in mid-May. The signs are normally $20 each. The PTO has voted to cover the additional costs of $10 per sign as our way of honoring your graduating students.
Orders are due by Sunday, April 26th. Click here for details and to order: https://form.jotform.com/201054440889153
The sign will be delivered to your home in mid-May.
Please contact Carrie DeZutter at [email protected] with any questions.
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!
Making the Transition to Stevenson: A Virtual Event for Current 8th Graders and Their Parents – April 23rd
Current 8th graders (incoming SHS freshman) and their parents are invited to attend a virtual meeting presented by the Stand Strong Coalition. Panelists include current and former SHS Catalyst students and Principal Troy Gobble, among others. MORE INFO The program is April 23rd, at 7:00 p.m., presented via ZOOM. Register at standstrongcoalition.org
Do Your Kids Need Some Good Books to Read?
Students with iPads have no reason not to be reading. It's important to read every day. CHECK OUT ways to find great books to read (online) and more.
Twin Groves-One Family: Spirit Wear (Store closes 4/20)
Please click HERE for an opportunity to purchase Twin Groves - One Family Spirit Wear. Thank you to Mr. Leven for putting this together. Staff, students, and parents are welcome to order. Items will be shipped directly to your residence. The Spirit Wear store closes April 20th.
Brighter Days Art Contest
The Imagination Project is an opportunity for Chicago-area elementary, middle, and high-school students to submit their visual creations to a student art contest sponsored by the Chicago Sun Times. The theme of this season’s Imagination Project is Brighter Days. Entrants may submit up to 5 pieces of their original artwork–drawings, paintings, or digital designs. The contest runs from April 6th–24th. A parent must complete the electronic submission form. MORE INFO https://chicago.suntimes.com/pages/imagination