8/9/24
Upcoming Dates:
8/14- Locker Set Up Day 4:00 PM- 5:30 PM
8/15- First Day of School- Half Day-11:10 AM Dismissal
8/16- First FULL Day of School
8/27- Early Release- Students dismissed at 1:30 PM
8/29- Picture Day
9/2- No School
9/17- Early Release- Students dismissed at 1:30 PM
10/1- Picture Re-takes
10/3- No School
10/10- No School and Conferences 5:00 PM-8:30 PM
10/11- No School and Conferences 10:00 AM- 1:30 PM
10/14- No School
10/22- Early Release- Students dismissed at 1:30 PM
11/5- No School
11/19- Early Release- Students dismissed at 1:30 PM
11/27-12/1- No School- Thanksgiving Break
A Message from Jessica Barnes
Twin Groves Staff and Families,
This school year is a very exciting one for me!
My son, Jesse, will finally be turning 16 and can drive and my daughter, Jagger, is off to Tulane for her first year in college!
On Sunday, August 11th, my husband and I are taking Jagger to New Orleans and moving her into her dorm.
I will be gone Monday, August 12th, and Tuesday, August 13th. I will be returning to Twin on Wednesday, August 14th.
When I am out of the office, if you need assistance please call Lorna in the office at Twin Groves (847-821-8946) or email Kasie Dolan, Assistant Principal, at [email protected].
Thank you for your understanding!
I can’t wait to see everyone at Locker Set Up on August 14th!
Jessica
Locker Set Up Day
Locker Set Up Day will be Wednesday, August 14th from 4:00 PM-5:30 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.
Locker Shelves
Often, parents spend money on locker shelves, which turn out to not fit or break early on in the school year. Over the years we have learned that locker shelves are really unnecessary and become a nuisance when they collapse in the lockers. As such, we are asking for you to not purchase and send these to school. Thank you for your support and cooperation.
Middle School Health Letter
Please click HERE to access the 24-25 Health Education letter.
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 the 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.
PE Uniform
The PE shirts and Shorts sold through the PTO are the REQUIRED uniform for all students to participate in PE. Sweatshirts and sweatpants are optional. Locks for gym lockers are required but do not have to be purchased through the PTO. Pre-orders, including bundle discounts, close the morning of August 14th. All Pre-Orders will be available for pick-up at Locker Set-Up.
LOCKER SET-UP DAY is 4:00 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14TH
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 by PRE-ORDERING!
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 14th from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM, parents who 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 Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Dolan in the LARGE GYM at Twin Groves.
Locker Set Up Day will immediately follow the new family orientation.
Opening Day
Opening Day will be Thursday, August 15th, 2024 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 16th from 7:45 AM - 2:30 PM.
HERE is the D96 Calendar for the 24-25 school year.
iPads
All students will receive their iPads on the first day of school during the following periods.
6th Grade- 2nd period
7th Grade- 1st period
8th Grade- 1st period
Arrival Procedures for Walkers or Parent Drop-Off
Parent drop-off will start at 7:30 AM. 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 the 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 19th 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.
Clubs, Activities, and Study Halls
Information on our 24-25 clubs, activities, and study halls will be updated on the Twin Groves Website by Friday, August 16th.
Activities and Study Halls will start on Monday, August 19th.
The activity period for clubs, activities, and study halls is from 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM.
There will be buses 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.
Cross Country Information
For those interested in joining the 2024 Cross Country team, please watch the following video. If you are interested, click here for more information and to sign up!
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 try out or participate. There will be no exceptions. Now is a great time for families to check and get everything in order.
Picture Day- Save the Date
Picture Day will be Thursday, August 29th. More information to follow.
Re-takes will be on Tuesday, October 1st.
Curriculum Night- Save the Dates
6th Grade Curriculum Night: Monday, August 26th.
7th and 8th Grade Curriculum Night: Wednesday, August 28th.
ILC Curriculum Night, and SLC Curriculum Night: Monday, August 26th.
More information to come.
2024-25 KCSD 96 Approved Snack List
Approved Snack List
The 2024-2025 school year approved snack list can be found here in English and here in Spanish. It is also accessible on the Student Services page of the district website linked here in both English and Spanish. All items on the approved snack list are free of the Top 9 Allergens (Milk, Eggs, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Fish, Shellfish, Soy, Sesame, and Wheat) and Gluten.
All items MUST be pre-packaged and individually wrapped, excluding fruits and vegetables. This helps teachers easily identify the snacks and ensure they comply with our approved snack list.
TG Office Hours
The Twin Groves Office opens at 7:00 AM and closes at 3:30 PM.
Daily Announcements
The Daily Announcements will be posted daily starting on August 15th. 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 starting on August 15th.
Twin Groves Athletics
Please click HERE to access the Twin Groves Athletics site.
This site will be updated frequently.