4/22/22
Just a reminder…There is an early release on Tuesday, April 26th. Students are dismissed at 1:30PM.
All things PTO
Staff Appreciation Week is coming up!
Please help make Staff Appreciation Week special for the amazing Twin Groves staff.
Please log on to Membership Toolkit to sign up to bring items for Staff Appreciation Week.
The items on the list include snacks to Stock the Staff Lounge and gift cards for daily staff raffles.
All items need to be delivered to Twin Groves by April 29th at 3PM.
School Supply Kits- NOW ON SALE!
School supply kits for next year are now on sale. If you have any questions please email Jackie Beegun at [email protected].
www.shopttkits.com
Use Account # 22104
Online ordering deadline July 8th, 2022, for delivery to homes no later than August 13th.
What’s Happening at Twin?
PE: This rotation as the weather improves we plan to continue with our cardio days twice a week. In the next few weeks the students will perform the pacer run which is a cardiovascular endurance test. They have been running the pacer test for practice the last few months. If weather permits
Our activities will be outside. When we are inside we will run an all class Nitro ball tournament where all classes are together. Again just a reminder that all students should leave a sweatshirt in their locker. On May 18th the SHS PE leaders will come to Twin groves during PE class and
Will run a variety of activities and games. This is to promote their PE leadership program.
Health: The sixth grade students are learning about the body systems and how they are interconnected. Students have gained insights about hygiene and how to keep their bodies clean. Sixth graders have also learned about the physical, social, and emotional changes that happen when they go through puberty. The seventh graders have been learning about drug education which includes addiction and treatment options. Students also worked on a research project to further enhance their knowledge of specific drugs. The eighth graders have been studying about communicable and noncommunicable diseases. Students have been learning about vaccines and how health insurance works. Students also had a refresher course on SOS (Signs of Suicide) witht eh elp of our amazing social workers.
Music: Music students are working on several different projects at this time. All grades just finished the Guitar unit by performing and composing melodies on the instrument. 6th grade is working on a RAP project in Garageband. 7th Grade is just starting their Rhythm Unit with a program called Breezin’ Thru which we use for all grades ti improve our theory skills. 8th Grade is beginning their POEM/Garageband project where they read a poem and create an accompaniment to support their reading. And soon, we will all be move on to the keyboard.
TASOL: Students in 7th and 8th grade finished the career unit last week. Each student picked a career from one of the career clusters. They researched and presented their career to the class. We are moving forward to our sewing unit. All 7th and 8th graders have picked out a small 3D pillow to complete over the next few weeks. Sixth graders recently completed the career unit by creating their own resumes. They started working on their sewing projects which consists of a pillow with detail using three different stitches. Later this month, the 6th grade students will start working in the kitchens with introductory recipes.
Art: The 6th grade just finished drawing figures. We are starting to glaze the clay lizards and then we will begin making paper mache figures out of wire and paper mache pulp. The 7th grade just learned about modern/abstract art and the principles of design. We will use that information to influence our designs for the next clay and wood projects we are undertaking. The 8th grade finished painting their quotes using their understanding of how formatting and typeface affects how a message is read. We just spent time drawing facial features to prepare for creating a clay bust which we are starting next week.
Dress Code
This is a friendly reminder of the District 96 Standards of Dress from the Parent/Student Handbook.
Standards for Student Dress. Students who are appropriately and comfortably dressed are able to focus on schoolwork more effectively. The following guidelines will be enforced by building administrators. Cooperation by parents is appreciated.
1. Dress or appearance that provokes or distracts other students or otherwise causes a disruption to the educational process is prohibited.
2. Shoes must be worn at all times.
3. Clothing, jewelry, or accessories may not have writing or pictures that advertise or advocate alcohol, drugs, tobacco, obscenity, violence, or gang activity.
4. Pants must be worn at the waistline.
5. Hats are allowed on designated hat days only.
6. Half shirts, cropped tops, spaghetti straps, and underwear or sleepwear worn as outerwear are not acceptable.
7. Undergarments should not be visible.
8. With the exception of appropriate jewelry, no chains should be worn.
Device Collection and Information
8th Grade iPad Collection
8th Grade iPad collection will happen on Wednesday, May 25th. Students will be expected to turn in their iPad (inside of the case), charging cable, charging brick, and Logitech Crayon.
Non-Returning 6th or 7th Grade Students
Any non-returning students in grades 6 and 7 will need to leave their iPad (inside of the case), charging cable, charging brick, and Logitech Crayon, with the building Tech Aide for collection.
Students in Grades K-7
Students in grades K-7 will keep their iPad and all peripherals over the summer unless they are not returning to D96 for the 22-23 school year.
Any non-returning students will need to leave their iPad (inside of the case), charging cable, charging brick, and Logitech Crayon, with the building Tech Aide for collection.
Families who exit out of D96 after the last day of school will need to return all of their technology to the District Office over the summer. Any device not returned will be placed in lost mode and will not function.
Over the summer, some apps and services will continue to work at the student’s 21-22 grade level. Apps and websites like Dreambox, Lexia, Typing Agent, (etc) will be available to use over the summer but are not guaranteed to work at all times. The technology department will only be supporting the use of these apps in ESY or Summer School.
As we get closer to August, we will roll-up student data and new services. Apps will also become available to them relative to their 22-23 grade level.
Opportunity for Incoming SHS Freshman
Making a Healthy Transition to Stevenson Panel
Monday, April 25, 2022
7-8 p.m.
Stevenson High School
1 Stevenson Drive
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Register here: https://stevensontransitionpanel2022.eventbrite.com
Panelists:
-Troy Gobble, Principal, Stevenson High School
-Zara Dittman, Freshman Mentor Coordinator and Spanish Teacher, Stevenson
-Cristina Cortesi, Ph.D., Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator, Stevenson
-Hanvita Ramineni, Stevenson High School student and member of Catalyst Club
Parents, come learn:
-About your student's social transition
-How you can support the academic change
-How to support your child's mental health during this season
-How to recognize signs of drug/alcohol use, including vaping
At the same time, students are invited to a separate panel just for them with our Catalyst high school students. These panels will be happening simultaneously.
Students will learn how to:
-ADJUST to the academics and manage your time
-GET HELP when you need it - academic and emotionally
-GROW your social circle
-RESPOND in social situations if alcohol/drugs are offered
-CARE for your mental and emotional health
-MAKE the most out of your time at Stevenson
All incoming 2022-2023 Stevenson freshmen, their parents, and other interested adults are encouraged to participate in this free community program sponsored by Stevenson Stand Strong Coalition and Catalyst Club.
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.