4/21/23
Upcoming Dates:
There is an early release on Tuesday, April 25th. Students will be dismissed at 1:30 PM.
There is an early release on Tuesday, May 23rd. Students will be dismissed at 1:30 PM.
There is a half day of school on Friday, May 26th. Students will be dismissed at 11:10 AM.
The last day of school for 8th graders will be Friday, May 26th.
There is no school on Monday, May 29th.
8th Grade Graduation will be at 8 PM on Tuesday, May 30th. More information to follow.
The last day of school for the 6th and 7th graders will be Friday, June 2nd. This is a half day and students will be dismissed at 11:10 AM.
Congratulations!
Recently Maya Hulyalkar won first place in the 7th Grade Law Day Essay Writing Contest.
Congratulations, Maya!
What’s Happening at Twin Groves?
PE: In PE, we administered an interest survey to see what units the kids wanted to participate in for the remainder of the year. The top 2 choices on this survey were badminton and volleyball, so we gave students in rotation B the choice between these two units. We completed this unit on Tuesday and the kids really enjoyed having a say in their activity. We also continued our fitness days and finally had the chance to go outside last week for our cardio day competition and mile run! We hope to be outside as much as possible in the last stretch of the school year. This week, Group B transitioned back to PE and Group C rotated back to Health. Following the student interest survey, our next unit will be Team Handball, with the option for students to participate in either a Pro league or a Rec league. We will also continue our fitness activities and use our heart rate monitors to collect student data.
Health: The sixth-grade students are learning about the body systems and how they are interconnected. Students have gained insights into 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 communicable and non-communicable diseases. Students have been learning about vaccines and how health insurance works. Students also had a refresher course on SOS (Signs of Suicide) with the help of our amazing social workers.
Art: We just finished up the first of three projects in each grade level. Clay is next for everyone! 6th grade finished paper mache figures and is now using clay to mold frogs or lizards. 7th grade finished printmaking and is using clay to make coil vessels. 8th grade finished painting quotes and is now drawing portraits to prepare for molding a bust out of clay.
Music: All grades have been working on the guitar unit. 6th Grade focused on melody and reading TAB. 7th Grade started reading TAB and is now shifting to half chords, and 8th Grade is working on full chords and accompaniment. All grades will finish composing a short melody and transcribing it from guitar TAB to keyboard staff notation because we will be headed into the keyboard unit for the remainder of the year.
TASOL: The 7th and 8th-grade students will be learning how to be safe in the kitchens and keep our food safe when preparing and storing. They have completed a few cooking labs and will continue to cook on a regular basis through the end of the year. Later this month, students will complete a mini-unit on consumerism. Students will look at how to make purchases using informative decision-making procedures. Sixth grade has finished a basic money management skills and vocabulary unit. Students have started their small sewing projects.
Calling all 8th graders
Attention Parents/Guardians, please sign up your 8th Grader for the 8th-Grade mixer at Twin Groves! SIGN UP
Tickets are limited to one per person.
This event is for current 8th Grade students at Twin Groves.
When: Wednesday, May 24th from 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
What: Food, friends, and fun for all!
Where: Twin Groves
More surprises to come, so respond by April 28, to ensure your ticket to the party.
Please note there is a minimum of 80 student sign-ups needed to hold the party.
Proof of Dental Exam
Dear Parents/Guardians of District 96 Kindergarteners, 2nd, and 6th Grade Students:
Please note that your child’s completed dental examination is now due, per Illinois school law. The deadline for the dental examination is due no later than May 15 of the current school year. Proof of this required dental examination must have been completed within eighteen months prior to the May 15 deadline.
If you haven’t already done so, please make an appointment with your child’s dentist for a dental examination, have him and/or her complete the required form and return it to your child’s school nurse. This examination can be as old as November 15, 2021.
State of Illinois Proof of Dental Examination Form
In the event that you are unable to fulfill this requirement, the state of Illinois does permit a waiver of the examination.
State of Illinois Dental Waiver Form
Dental examination forms, as well as dental waiver forms, can be downloaded from the District’s website.
Thank you for your prompt cooperation.
A Message from SHS Student Council
Hello incoming Stevenson Patriots,
Student Council is an organization that works to improve the school's culture and the climate of the school where we all live, work, and learn. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about being a part of improving the overall experience of each student as well as the faculty here at Stevenson. Student Council is open to all students regardless of previous involvement in Student Council.
Are you interested in joining the Student Council next year? If so, please fill out the application here: https://forms.gle/X6eGgY8psXV8USTR8
The deadline for the application is May 1st.
If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].
Go, Patriots!
PTO INFO
Please click HERE to access the PTO Blog.
Twin Groves Athletics
Please click HERE to access the Twin Groves Athletics site.
This site will be updated frequently.
Daily Announcements
Please see the 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.