Principal's Message - August 12, 2022

8/12/22
TGIF…Twin Groves it’s Friday!

New Faces at Twin Groves
Please join us in welcoming the following new faces to Twin Groves.
Lauren Aussem- Special Education Paraprofessional
Carla Cozzi- Special Education Paraprofessional
Sutapa Das- Special Education Paraprofessional
Tracy Eschrich- Science Coach
Heidi Geiger- Maternity Sub for Jen Didech
Lauren Gustin- Adaptive Physical Education
Alexis Herrmann- 8th Grade Science
Shweta Jain- Special Education Paraprofessional
Allison Murphy- Spanish
Katelyn O’Rourke- 8th Grade SS and Math
Jaclyn Rosenberg- 7th Grade Science
Olivia Savino- Special Education Paraprofessional
Amy Tristano- Spanish
Lauren Wallenberg- 6th Grade Language Arts
Jenny Wong- Maternity Sub for Marissa Ruchim
Tobby Zbaraz- Special Education Teacher in the SLC


iPads
All returning students should turn on and plug in their iPads! Thanks!

 


PE Uniforms
PE Shirt and shorts are REQUIRED for all students to participate in PE. Sweatshirt and sweatpants are optional. PE Uniforms must be purchased through the PTO. Locks for gym lockers are required but do not have to be purchased through the PTO. Pre-order, including bundle discounts, closes on August 14th. All Pre-Orders will be available for pick-up at Locker Set-Up. 
 
PLEASE NOTE…YOU WILL NEED TO ADD YOUR CHILD’S HOMEROOM TEACHER IN MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT.
 
HOMEROOMS:
6TH GRADE-  2ND PERIOD TEACHER
7TH GRADE- 1ST PERIOD TEACHER
8TH GRADE- 1ST PERIOD TEACHER

 
 
PRE-ORDERING on Membership Toolkit will SPEED UP your Locker Set Up Day process.  Spend less time in line, by pre-ordering your PE Uniforms.
 
IF you don’t pre-order:
 
Computers will be set up in the gym for you to use.
 
PLEASE NOTE: You may experience long wait times with limited assistance. Avoid the wait be PRE-ORDERING!
 
*If ordering at Locker Set-Up please remember your Membership Toolkit Login/Password and credit card(preferred) or check, to avoid additional delays. We are unable to accept cash at Locker Set-up. 
 
Important PTO Links
https://twingrovesmspto.membershiptoolkit.com
 
https://linktr.ee/twingrovespto

 


Locker Set Up Day
Locker Set Up Day will be Wednesday, August 17th from 4:30 PM-6:00 PM.
During this time, the school will be open for students to set up their lockers and walk through their schedules.  Classrooms will be locked but the building will be open for students to walk their schedules. This is a great time to practice locker combinations.

PLEASE BRING YOUR SCHEDULE AND LOCKER INFORMATION!!!

 

 

New to the District? Please read for a parent opportunity
Has your family recently moved to the United States OR are you and your student(s) new to the district?
On Wednesday, August 17th from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM, parents that are new to the district and have students at Twin Groves  are invited for a new family orientation.
This is an opportunity for parents to meet the Twin Groves administrators and learn about Twin.
Please meet in the Learning Center at Twin Groves.
Locker Set Up Day will immediately follow the new family orientation.

 

 

Opening Day
Opening Day will be Thursday, August 18th, 2022 from 7:45 AM - 11:10 PM. 
Please note, this is a HALF DAY for students.

The first full day of school will be Friday, August 19th, 2021 from 7:45 AM - 2:30 PM.
View the D96 Calendar for the 22-23 school year.
 

 

Dress Code
This is a friendly reminder of the District 96 Standards of Dress from the Parent/Student Handbook.
4.12-e 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.

Please note…any student violating the dress code will be asked to change into other clothes or cover up. 

 

 

Cell Phones
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.

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. 

 


Arrival Procedures for Walkers or Parent Drop Off
Parent drop off will start at 7:30AM. Cars will enter and exit the circle drive. 
Once students exit the cars, the students will enter Door 6. 
Door 6 is the athletic entrance at the south end of the building. 
Students will enter the building and wait in the Cafeteria or Large Gym until 7:30 AM. 
Please see the map below.
There will be NO drop off or pick up in the main parking lot where the buses are located.

Dismissal Procedures for Walkers or Parent Pick Up
Students will exit the front entrance of the building at 2:30 PM. 

Arrival Procedures for Bus Riders
Students who ride the bus to school will be dropped off at South Entrance (doors by the athletic entrance near gyms). Students will exit the bus and wait in the Large Gym until 7:30 AM. 

Dismissal Procedures for Bus Riders 
Students who ride the bus will exit the building through the South Entrance (doors by the athletic entrance near gyms). Buses leave Twin Groves around 2:37PM.

Activity Bus Dismissal Procedure
Starting on Monday, August 23rd, the Twin Groves Activity Bus routes will begin. 
Students board the buses starting at 3:15 PM. The buses typically leave at 3:22 PM.
Activity buses are available for the students who qualify for busing during the school year. If students are NOT a bus rider to and from school, the students are unable to take the activity bus. 

 


Clubs, Activities and Study Halls
Information on our 22-23 clubs, activities, and study halls will be updated on the Twin Groves Website by August 20th.
Activities and Study Halls will start on Monday, August 22nd.
The activity period for clubs, activities and study halls is from 2:30PM-3:15PM.
There will be buses available for the students who qualify for busing during the school year. If students are NOT a bus rider to and from school, the students are unable to take the activity bus. 

 


Sports Physicals- Please Read
Any 6th, 7th, or 8th Grade student interested in Cross Country, Girls Basketball, or Soccer must have a current Sports Physical to participate. There will be no exceptions.  Now is a great time for families to check and get everything in order. 

If you have any questions about your child’s current Sports Physical, please contact Cindy Borzych at [email protected].

 


Cross Country- Please Read    
Cross Country starts on August 22nd! Cross Country is open to all students!
Since Cross Country starts so soon after school starts, I am adding a link to sign up for Cross Country. The form link below will be open for about 2 weeks. 
FORM
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Dan Nagle at [email protected].

Any 6th, 7th, or 8th Grade student interested in Cross Country must have a current Sports Physical to participate. There will be no exceptions.
If you have any questions about your child’s current Sports Physical, please contact Cindy Borzych at [email protected].

 

 

Picture Day- Save the Date    
Picture Day will be Wednesday, August 31st. More information to follow.

 

 

Curriculum Night- Save the Dates
6th Grade Curriculum Night: Monday, August 29th.
7th and 8th Grade Curriculum Night: Wednesday, August 31st.
ILC Curriculum Night, and SLC Curriculum Night: Monday, August 29th.
More information to come.

 

 

2022-2023 KCSD 96 Approved Snack List
Access the 2022-2023 KCSD 96 Approved Snack List.

 

 

Daily Announcements
The Daily Announcements will be posted daily starting on August 18th. 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. Access the Daily Announcements starting on August 19th.