8/18/23
The building was buzzing with excited students and staff!
Mrs. Dolan and I are so excited about an energetic and positive school year!
Thank you, TG PTO! The TG Staff would like to thank the PTO for stocking the lounge and providing snacks for the TG Staff. We appreciate it!
Colts Community
To kick off the school year, the entire Twin Groves Community rolled out our Colts Community expectations. This year we are focusing on three areas for expected school behaviors: Responsible, Respectful, and Safe.
During Flex, the students began reviewing the three overarching values and expectations (Responsible, Respectful, Safe) with their Flex Teacher,
The students are coming home with a paper copy of the overarching values and expectations, including a QR Code that is linked to the D96 Student Handbook.
We are asking all students and parents to review the expectations and return the signed portion to their Flex Teacher by Friday, August 25th.
Thank you in advance for your support and partnership to make Twin Groves a Responsible, Respectful, and Safe Community.
Morning Bus Stops
Please have the students ready at their bus stops 10 minutes before their designated pick-up time. There are times when the drivers are running a little earlier and we do not want students to miss the bus. Thank you!
Cell Phones
Cell phones should be securely locked in the student’s 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.
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.
Students who are in violation of the policy and rules of the student dress code will be asked to comply with the rules by either changing to other attire that is available at school, or by having parents bring different clothes from home. In the event there is noncompliance with the above regulations, a student may receive disciplinary action.
Please note…any student violating the dress code will be asked to change into other clothes or cover-up.
Law Enforcement Safety Drill EDUCATION
On Friday, September 1st, Twin Groves will be conducting the annual Law Enforcement Safety Drill EDUCATION in the Flex Classes. Students will be learning age-appropriate safety procedures.
In compliance with the Safety Drill Act, parents have the right to exempt their child from the Law Enforcement Drill EDUCATION with their school peers.
If you do not wish your child to participate in the Law Enforcement Safety Drill Education with the other peers, please contact Jessica Barnes at [email protected]. The administration will arrange for an alternative review of safety procedures with your child.
If we do not hear from you, we will assume your child has permission to participate in the education.
The actual safety drill will not be for a few weeks. I will communicate the date of the drill in an upcoming Principal’s Message.
Middle School Health
Please click HERE to access the 23-24 Health Education letter.
Sports Physicals- Please Read
Any 6th, 7th, or 8th Grade student interested in Cross Country, Girl's 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 see the following video if you are interested in joining Cross Country this year!
Contact Coach Kile with any questions. [email protected]
LINK
Picture Day- Save the Date
Picture Day will be Wednesday, August 30th. More information to follow.
Curriculum Night- Save the Dates
6th Grade Curriculum Night: Monday, August 28th.
7th and 8th Grade Curriculum Night: Wednesday, August 30th.
ILC Curriculum Night, and SLC Curriculum Night: Wednesday, August 30th
More information to come.
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 2:38 PM.
Activity Bus Dismissal Procedure
Starting on Monday, August 21st the Twin Groves Activity Bus routes will begin.
Students board the buses starting at 3:15 PM. The buses typically leave between 3:30-3:50 PM.
Activity buses are available for the students who qualify for busing during the school year. If students are NOT bus riders to and from school, the students are unable to take the activity bus.
Daily Announcements
The Daily Announcements will be posted daily. 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.
Twin Groves Athletics
Please click HERE to access the Twin Groves Athletics site.
This site will be updated frequently.