5/3/24
Upcoming Dates:
5/21- Early Release for Students-1:30 PM Dismissal
5/24- Half Day for Students-11:10 AM Dismissal
5/24- Last Day for 8th Graders
5/27- No School
5/28- 8th Grade Graduation 5:30 PM
5/31- Last Day for 6th and 7th Graders- 11:10 AM Dismissal
Congratulations
Congratulations to the cast of High School Musical Jr.! We all enjoyed the performances this week!
Congratulations
Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl A-Team on their Sectional win! Good luck at State today! You all make Twin so proud!
Congratulations
Congratulations to Twin Groves Art Students for the beautiful artwork that was on display at the SHS Consortium Art Fair and the Twin Groves Art Show!
Counseling Corner
Ms. Baker and Mr. Maddox, School Social Workers
Mrs. Koulentes, School Counselor
Mrs. Leverentz, School Psychologist
The end of the school year is quickly approaching! Summer months typically allow for opportunities to connect with our tweens and teens on a deeper level than time allows during the school year. With this age group, it can feel tricky to find connection opportunities that will prove fun for both kids and parents alike. Here are some ideas to consider:
1. Introduce your teen to a movie from your youth one night, and then have them pick one of their favorite movies for another night. Compare and contrast the two movies and give them ratings.
2. Let them plan a family day or local mini-road trip. Give them a budget and collaborate on the fun!
3. Volunteer together at an organization like Feed My Starving Children, Bernie’s Book Bank, or a local animal shelter. Alternatively, research a cause that your child is interested in.
4. Plan, cook, and eat a meal together. Try something totally new that you are both excited about!
5. Play a sport, start a fitness challenge, or exercise outside together. Try something that is new for both of you- a great situation in which you can help each other!
6. Check out local park district offerings so you can take advantage of what the area has to offer. Consider a workshop or class (art, cooking, coding)- participating together can be a fun and educational way to bond.
7. Play a card game, a board game, or do a puzzle together one evening or rainy day.
8. Pick a house project or DIY Pinterest project to do together and complete it. Whether building a birdhouse, making homemade candles, or redecorating a room, collaborating on a creative endeavor can strengthen your relationship.
9. Read a book or article together, and discuss over a fun treat!
10. Attend a Cultural Event: Look for cultural events happening in your area, such as festivals, concerts, or art exhibits. Take your teen along to experience something new and immerse yourselves in different cultures and traditions.
11. Let your teen teach you about their favorite App or game.
12. Teach them about an important life skill. (Laundry, basic cleaning, changing a tire, etc.)
13. Start a garden together. Dedicate a section of your backyard or even just a small deck box/pot to gardening. Let your teen choose which plants to grow and involve them in the planting, watering, and harvesting process throughout the summer.
14. Create a memory jar- Set up a jar where family members can write down favorite memories or moments from the summer. At the end of the season, sit together and read through the notes, reminiscing about the good times shared.
Health Forms
REMINDER - To comply with Illinois State guidelines, a physical examination – including current immunization records – is required for all children entering an Illinois school for the first time, for children enrolling in kindergarten (even if they previously were enrolled in a District 96 Early Childhood program), and for
students entering Grade 6.
REMINDER - Health Forms: Provide required HEALTH FORMS as soon as possible. A physical and immunization record needs to be on file in the nurse's office by October 15th, or the student will be excluded from school. STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE OF CHILD HEALTH EXAMINATION FORM. This form must be completed and signed by the pediatrician. Parents must also complete the fields for their child’s name and address, birth date, etc., at the top of the form on pages 1 and 2 in addition to the parent section on page 2, including a parent signature and date.
Other health forms required include VISION, due before Oct. 15, 2024 (Kindergarten and new students), and DENTAL, due before May 15, 2024 (2nd and 6th graders).
2024-25 School Supply Kits Sales Are Live
Families can now order the 2024-25 School Supply Kit from Educational Products Inc. (EPI) at https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/ (enter code KCS096).
Order by July 9 for home delivery before the start of school in August.
For questions about your order, contact Educational Products at 800-365-5345.
The School Supply Kits are a fundraiser for the PTOs. Parents can buy the grade-level materials on their own; access the School Supply Lists at https://www.kcsd96.org/curriculum/school-supply-lists.
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.
Twin Groves Athletics
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This site will be updated frequently.