4/1/22
I hope everyone had a relaxing Spring Break!
Twin Groves Spring Bash is April 8th
Congratulations Twin Groves and Woodlawn Chamber Orchestra
Thursday, March 31st Twin Groves and Woodlawn had a joint Chamber Orchestra Concert directed by Cara Anderson (Twin Groves) and Eileen Wronkiewicz (Woodlawn).
It was wonderful to hear the talented musicians from both of our D96 schools!
Wonderful job!
Attention parents of current 8th grade students-
Please be on the lookout for an email from me on Monday, April 4th with end of the year and graduation information.
What’s Happening at Twin?
Spanish: The 6th graders will be studying the verb SER with subject pronouns.
In 7th grade, we will be starting a cultural unit on Selena.
In 8th grade, we will be studying the preterite.
Orchestra: Orchestra Registration for 2022-2023 is now open! The registration form below explains the schedules for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Orchestras as you fill out the form. Please make sure to read through and review carefully with your child and fill out the form completely. Make sure to click "submit" at the end. Please make sure to spell your child's name correctly as well as any email addresses you indicate.
Please note that this registration form is separate from the school registration form you filled out for your child(ren) through the District. Please register your child at the link below by Friday, May 20th.
Twin Groves 6-8 Orchestra Registration
Reminders about the following upcoming event/info:
Thursday, May 12, 2022: 6-8 Orchestra Spring Concert
7:00pm @ Twin Groves
In our classes, we have been preparing for our Spring Concert as well as new scales and assessments. This will be a busy but very musical Spring for the orchestra students!
Cell Phones
Recently we have noticed an increase of cell phone use during the school day. The cell phones are causing a significant and negative distraction to learning.
Cell phones should be securely locked in the students’ lockers from 7:43 AM-2:30 PM.
We are asking that all students have their cell phones silenced and locked in their lockers from 7:43 AM to 2:30 PM.
If a staff member sees a cell phone out, we will ask the student to lock it in their locker. If they do not comply, the phone will be taken and sent to the office until the end of the day. Students can collect their cell phones from the office at 2:30 PM. Upon multiple occurances, parents will be notified and may be asked to pick up the cvell phone from the office.
Students will be reminded of this on Monday morning.
Please see language from the D96 Board Policy Manual:
Using or possessing an electronic paging device. Using a cellular telephone, video recording device, personal digital assistant (PDA), or other electronic device in any manner that disrupts the educational environment, or violates the privacy right of others, including using the device to take photographs in locker rooms or bathrooms, cheat, or otherwise violate student conduct rules. Prohibited conduct specifically includes, without limitation, creating, sending, sharing, viewing, receiving, or possessing an indecent visual depiction of oneself or another person through the use of a computer, electronic communication device, or cellular phone. Unless otherwise banned under this policy or by the Building Principal, all electronic devices must be kept powered-off or silenced and out-of-sight during the regular school day unless: (a) the supervising teacher grants permission; (b) use of the device is provided in a student’s individualized education program (IEP); (c) it is used during the student’s lunch period, or (d) it is needed in an emergency that threatens the safety of students, staff, or other individuals.
2022-23 KINDERGARTEN KICK-OFF EVENT - MAY 3, 2022
Kindergarten Kick-Off is an opportunity for all FULLY REGISTERED incoming kindergarten students and families to tour Willow Grove and for incoming kindergarteners to experience an activity in a classroom. Families must be fully registered by Monday, April 18, to receive the invitation link for the event. Kindergarten Kick-Off sign-up closes on Tuesday, April 19. During the time children are in classrooms (30 minutes), parents will meet with Willow Grove Principal, Jenny Smith, for Kindy 101 to learn about Willow Grove and common questions families have.
YOU MUST BE FULLY REGISTERED AND SIGN UP TO ATTEND. For information on registering your incoming kindergartener, CLICK HERE. If you fully registered and do not believe you've received the link to sign up for Kindergarten Kick-Off, call the Willow Grove office for support or email [email protected].
https://www.kcsd96.org/wg/preregistration-program-for-kdg-parents
Sexual Assault and Prevention Month
April is Sexual Assault and Prevention Month. This month Twin Groves will be sharing facts and information about Sexual Assault and prevention over the daily announcements. We will focus on using our voices to correct harmful misconceptions, promote everyday consent, model healthy behaviors and practice healthy communication with others.
Individuals can embrace their voice to show their support for survivors, stand up to victim blaming and shut down jokes involving rape or sexual violence. Our words shape the world around us. Whether you are speaking out against locker room talk or helping someone better understand these issues, your voice is powerful and necessary in this conversation.
Thursday, April 7th will be Wear Teal Day. Wear Teal Day is a day of awareness where we encourage everyone to wear teal in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. You can wear teal shirts, nail polish, ribbons, jewelry, shoes or anything else you can think of!
Parents, please see the following LINK for additional resources.
Illinois Assessment of Readiness
Students in grades 3-8 participate in the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR). The IAR consists of assessments for both literacy and math. The District 96 window for the IAR is April 4 - May 21.
Twin Groves will be testing on April 4th-April 8th and then again on April 11th.
All students will take the IAR assessments starting at 7:45 AM each day.
Students will have access to the modified class schedule in their Schoology Lunch Course. The schedule will also be available in the Daily Announcements starting on Monday.
IAR Parent Letter (English)
IAR Parent Letter (Spanish)
Registration now open for the 2022-23 school year
Registration is now open for the 2022-23 school year. This week, parents and guardians of returning students and pre-registered Kindergartners were emailed Notification letters with a SnapCode to start their registration process.
Register today to avoid the $20 late fee (per child) to be charged on registrations completed after April 15.
If you have questions about the 2022-23 Registration Notification email, please email [email protected] or call 847-459-4260, ext. 8022.
For information on registering a new student, visit https://kcsd96.org/registration.
COVID Metrics
To stay up-to-date this school year on local metrics, please visit the COVID DASHBOARD for District 96. Our priority remains to keep our students safe and follow guidance from the CDC. If your student is identified as a "close contact", you will be notified individually through the contact tracing process.
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.