2/19/21
TGIF…Twin Groves it’s Friday!
Just a reminder...there is an asynchronous day on Wednesday, February 23rd. Dismissal will be at 12:00 PM. HERE is the schedule.
Monthly Asynchronous Wednesdays
Once per month, beginning in December, students will participate in asynchronous activities for a portion of their school day. The dates for each of these asynchronous Wednesdays are identified below. Students will go through all of their periods on an amended schedule. They will be done with their classes at 12:00PM. The asynchronous portion of the day will be from 12:30-2:30 PM. Teachers will communicate with students to be sure that they understand the expectations for each of these days. While we prefer that the asynchronous work is completed during this designated time, please adjust timing based on what works best for your family.
These monthly asynchronous days were created to give students the opportunity to participate in topics that will enhance our current curricular content, and so that teachers have time to collaborate and plan with each other to determine the best way to approach future instruction.
The asynchronous portion of the day will take place in the afternoon. The asynchronous focus for this day is digital citizenship. Students will be engaging in a variety of Digital Citizenship activities See specifics below.
HALF DAY REMINDER- 2/26/21
Just a reminder...there is a half day of school on Friday, February 26th. Dismissal will be at 11:10AM. HERE is the schedule.
What’s Happening at Twin Groves?
PE: As we are a few weeks into our hybrid schedule things are rolling along very well. It is great to see students in the building. The students are currently working on their dance unit routine. The students have three options to choose from. Dance routine, fitness routine, sport skills routine. The criteria is length and is performed in sync with the music they choose. The three options give all students the opportunity to perform a routine they are comfortable with. The unit will conclude on 2/24. This unit is done by both the in-person as well as the remote students. Any questions please reach out to us.
Health: This rotation the 6th graders have begun working on digging in on decision making and making good choices. We have spent a considerable amount of time discussing this and then working on what sexual harassment is and how to stop it. Seventh grade has been busy learning about stress and how to reduce it in their lives. They have had guest speakers from Omni Youth Services located here in Buffalo Grove to help them with coping skills and communication skills. The eighth graders have been busy studying about human sexuality. Just like the sixth graders, the eighth grade is reviewing sexual harassment and creating a court case out of this.
Art: We are starting our final project! 6th and 7th grade will be exploring the element of art: value. We will be using our 12 piece sketching pencil set to take flat 2D shapes and shade them into forms that look 3D. 8th grade will be using an app called Pixelmator that is similar to Photoshop. We will be exploring our current cultural identities and will then create a digital collage that represents who they are today.
Music: As our trimester begins to wind down, students have been working on our performing target and composition target using a couple of different music software programs. (Breezin’ Thru, Noteflight and Garageband). We will finish up with composition and notation next week and then start creating in Garageband. 8th Grade will create an accompaniment to a poem they will read, 7th Grade will create improvisation for the 12 Bar Blues, and 6th Grade will create different melodies for characters in a story book.
The Art of Science and Living: Students in 7th and 8th grade have been learning about consumerism and how to make good decisions when purchasing different goods. The cooking unit looks different this year due to e-learning. The class is focused on learning new cooking techniques and identifying unknown utensils. We have reviewed kitchen safety and looked at how to keep food safe while cooking and storing. As the trimester comes to an end, students will be sharing their recipes and experiences from different opportunities to cook at home. Sixth grade is finishing their sewing projects. Next, we will complete the trimester by learning about utensils, cooking techniques and kitchen safety. Trimester 3 will start on March 2. All TASOL students will rotate to Art.
Books- Please return
Please return any books that students may have at home that they are finished reading.
There is a box located outside the main entrance doors, by the Twin Groves Office, to return books.
Students in person can return directly to the library.
Spring Conferences
Spring Conferences are right around the corner!
The conference dates are Thursday, March 11th from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM and Friday, March 12th from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
Conferences will be held over zoom.
We will be using Meet the Teacher as an electronic sign up for conferences.
The sign up link will be sent out in a separate communication TONIGHT, Friday, February 19th at 7PM.
6th Grade parents will sign up for one, 10 minute time slot with their child’s 3rd period teacher.
7th Grade parents will sign up for one, 10 minute time slot with their child’s 2nd period teacher.
8th Grade parents will sign up for one, 10 minute time slot with their child’s 4th period teacher.
If parents would like, they will also be able to sign up for a conference with their child’s PE, Health, Exploratory, and Spanish Teacher.
Meet The Teacher does not REQUIRE multiple conferences to be made, but it does default to every teacher being checked. Please see the picture below for directions. If you do not want to see a specific teacher, please uncheck the teachers.
Please be on the lookout for the sign up link TONIGHT, Friday, February 19th at 7PM.
Upcoming Material Pick Ups- A reminder will be sent out prior to the pick up dates.
6th grade Book Pick Up and Science Material Pick Up
There will be a book pick up and science material pick up on Monday, February 22nd through Friday, February 26th from 7:00 AM-3:30 PM.
6th grade remote students in Language Arts will need to pick up their assigned book club novel and Seedfolks. These will be labeled with the student’s name.
Students should also return their book club novel from the fall. There will be a box for returns.
6th grade remote students in Language Arts Advanced will need to pick up their assigned book club novel and The Outsiders. These will be labeled with the student’s name.
Students should also return their book club novel from the fall. There will be a box for returns.
All students will also pick up a science kit.
In person students will receive their books and science materials in class.
Pick Up Details and Information:
Students do not need to be present during pick up.
Parents or guardians may send a friend or family member to pick up the materials.
There will be book carts set up and a table outside the main entrance. This is the same entrance as the main office at Twin Groves.
Please wear a mask when picking up materials.
There is no need to enter the building for anything.
7th grade Book Pick Up- A reminder will be sent out prior to the pick up dates.
There will be a book pick up on Monday, March 8th through Friday, March 12th from 7:00 AM-3:30 PM.
7th grade remote students in Language Arts will need to pick up their assigned book club novel and The Outsiders. These will be labeled with the student’s name.
Students should also return their book club novel from the fall/winter. There will be a box for returns.
7th grade remote students in Language Arts Advanced will need to pick up their assigned book club novel and The Book Thief. These will be labeled with the student’s name.
Students should also return their book club novel from the fall/winter. There will be a box for returns.
In person students will receive their books in class.
Pick Up Details and Information:
Students do not need to be present during pick up.
Parents or guardians may send a friend or family member to pick up the materials.
There will be book carts set up outside the main entrance. This is the same entrance as the main office at Twin Groves.
Please wear a mask when picking up materials.
There is no need to enter the building for anything.
6th Grade Dental Forms
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.
Illinois 5Essentials Survey
Share your thoughts about how your child’s school is doing on the 5Essentials for school success. On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois 5Essentials Survey will be administered online by UChicago Impact at the University of Chicago. District 96 will participate in the statewide 2020–21 5Essentials Survey to meet state legislation and the Board’s mandate. District 96 parents may voluntarily participate to complete the survey. (https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/) Please select the Parent Survey and begin.
Beginning in February and through Apr. 2, students and teachers will complete their surveys to help identify strengths and weaknesses in their school’s learning environment. In District 96, students in grades 4–8 will complete their surveys on Mar. 19.
This survey is designed to help school and district leaders better understand the parent/school relationship. All responses are anonymous. Parents are asked to complete a survey for each student attending a Kildeer Countryside District 96 school. The survey will be open through Apr. 2, 2021. Questions? See Frequently Asked Questions (https://impactsurveyshelp.force.com/s/) and/or contact 5Essentials Client Services 866.440.1874.
Incoming Freshman SHS Hockey Clinic Opportunity
Incoming Stevenson freshmen interested in playing ice hockey are invited to participate in clinics for skills development. The clinics are scheduled on Tuesday and Thursdays in April, 4:30–5:30 PM. Meet coaches and peers, acclimate to the Club, and prepare for tryouts. SEE INFO
https://www.stevensonhockey.org/program/incoming-freshman-clinics/333
Daily Announcements
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.