9/6/24
Upcoming Dates:
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
Bus Evacuation Drill
On Friday, September 13th, Twin Groves will be conducting the annual Bus Evacuation Drills. This will take place during Flex.
What’s Happening at TG?
PE
Welcome back! We are excited to see everyone again and everyone is off to a great start in PE! During the first 3 weeks, we have been playing a variety of team-building games and whole group games with hopes that we lay a strong foundation for our classroom expectations. In the gym, we treat each other with respect; we work hard; and we have fun! We continue to work on our cardiovascular endurance during our two fitness days a week. We have been utilizing the beautiful weather and getting in our cardio days outside. We are looking forward to a great year and can’t wait to see the improvements students make throughout the year.
Health
In the first rotation for health 6th graders will be diving into decision making and how to make good decisions. We will look at the impact of their decisions on others and how they can improve their decision-making. Seventh graders will be investigating the health triangle and the three aspects of it. We will first look into self-esteem and goal setting as we begin this first trimester. Eighth graders will be looking into human sexuality this rotation. We will be discussing the reproductive systems, contraception abstinence, sexually transmitted infections, the “Safe Haven” law, sexting laws, and sexual harassment.
Spanish
Sixth graders in Spanish are learning basic greetings and conversation while seventh and eighth grades are reviewing simple vocabulary and grammar from their previous year. Sixth graders will learn to talk about themselves while seventh and eighth graders will complete a small review unit and then begin units on school in seventh grade and hobbies and pastimes in eighth grade.
TG Colts Community Upstanders
Today in Flex, the students focused on what it means to be an Upstander. Below is the Upstander Pledge that was discussed in each Flex class. Each student signed a team pledge and learned how they can nominate their peers as Upstanders.
Upstanders will be announced at the end of each month in my Principal’s Message and highlighted in the Twin Groves Video Announcements!
Upstander Pledge
Twin Groves is a Colts Community!
As an upstander and a Twin Groves Community member, I pledge to be a kind and respectful friend to everyone at my school. I will:
Help Others: I will step in and offer help if I see someone in a negative situation.
Show Kindness: I will treat everyone with kindness, respect, and compassion, making sure no one feels left out.
Include Others: I will make an effort to include everyone and help others feel safe and welcome.
and most importantly…..
Speak Up: I will speak up and report any instances of discrimination, bullying, or exclusion that I see.
I commit to creating a positive and supportive environment for everyone at our school.
I commit to reporting any issue to an adult.
I am an important member of the TG Colts Community. I am RESPONSIBLE, RESPECTFUL, and SAFE, all the time, everywhere.
This means I am…
Responsible
I take ownership of my own actions.
I clean up after myself.
I follow all adult directions.
Respectful
I treat others like I want to be treated.
I am kind, positive, and inclusive in my words and actions.
Safe
I keep my body and belongings to myself.
I walk at all times.
Middle School Health Letter
Please click HERE to access the 24-25 Health Education letter.
Erin’s Law- September 9th Presentation
An Illinois law known as Erin’s Law requires schools to implement an age-appropriate sexual assault and abuse awareness/prevention curriculum for Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 researched and observed best practices and programs for delivering this instruction, selecting Be Seen & Heard ©. For more information about this presentation please go to www.victorpacini.com/peace-of-mind-2
This developmentally appropriate and interactive program focuses on teaching children skills to keep them safe from danger or abuse. Concepts discussed will include distinguishing safe from unsafe touches, safety rules at home and school, saying NO, safe/unsafe secrets, and telling a trusted adult, as well as reinforcing that an adult’s touching him or her is not the child’s fault.
Opt-Out Procedures
The presentation to Twin Groves students will be during the school day on September 9, 2024. If you prefer that your child does not attend this prevention education session, please submit your written request or your questions to Jessica Barnes at [email protected].
Daily Announcements
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.