Highlight of the Week
This past Wednesday, the 5th graders gave their final whole class choral concert. The Sound of Music was a wonderful production with many of our 5th graders giving solo or duet performances on the piano and through song. The performance was very well attended. Thank you to all the parents, grandparents, and other family members that came out to see the students perform. A huge thank you to Mr. Dan Nagle for his creative vision and direction of our young performers.
MAP Testing
Students in grades 2 - 5 took the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) reading assessment this week. Next week, students in grades 2 - 5 will take the math portion of the assessment. During the week of February 6th, first graders will take both the reading and math assessments. As you recall, teachers use the results of these assessments to examine students' growth over time. We look forward to sharing your child's results with you in the near future. If you have any questions regarding MAP testing, please contact your child's teacher.
Parent Presentation
On Thursday, February 2nd, District 96 will be presenting Understanding 21st Century Learning. We look forward to seeing you at Twin Groves at 7:00pm.
MAP Testing
Students in grades 2 - 5 took the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) reading assessment this week. Next week, students in grades 2 - 5 will take the math portion of the assessment. During the week of February 6th, first graders will take both the reading and math assessments. As you recall, teachers use the results of these assessments to examine students' growth over time. We look forward to sharing your child's results with you in the near future. If you have any questions regarding MAP testing, please contact your child's teacher.
PTO Highlight
Please go to the PTO Newsletter to learn about upcoming PTO events.
Parent Presentation
On Thursday, February 2nd, District 96 will be presenting Understanding 21st Century Learning. We look forward to seeing you at Twin Groves at 7:00pm.
Please RSVP
Are you planning on attending the upcoming Principal's Coffee focusing on Developing Positive Relationships and Behaviors in Your Child on Monday, February 6th at 9:00am or 6:30pm? If so, please respond through our electronic RSVP. We look forward to seeing you soon.
New Food Service Options for Elementary Schools
2nd Entrée
As of February 1st, students will have the opportunity to purchase a 2nd entrée (i.e., the main course only) at a price of $1.25. This option is available only after first purchasing or obtaining a complete Type A Meal (Full price = $2.60). Students previously had only the option to purchase an entire 2nd meal (i.e., entrée, sides and beverage) for $2.60. Just as with the purchase of an entire 2nd meal, the student will need to return to the serving line to purchase the 2nd entrée. The cashier will have the student complete a logbook entry in which he or she will check off the additional item purchased and sign off on the entry.
Limited A la Carte Offerings
Elementary students will also now have a limited a la carte menu available to them for an additional charge starting in February. Aramark will display a la carte menu signage and work to educate the children, emphasizing that the items on the snack table are considered “extra” and should be purchased only if the child has obtained parent permission to do so. The items to be offered are shown below. Students may purchase them through the normal serving line. If a child who brought lunch from home wishes to supplement his or her meal with an a la carte item, the child may go through the serving line to do so. As students who bring their own lunch may not have their lunch ID cards available to them once in the cafeteria, those purchasing an a la carte item will also be asked to complete a logbook entry, checking off the extra item(s) purchased and signing off on the entry.
Please discuss these new options with your child and feel free to contact the Food Service Department at 847-325-2592 if you have any questions or concerns.
Elementary a la Carte Items
Teddy Grahams.........................................0.80
Whole Grain Cereal Bars..........................0.50
Mozzarella Cheese Stick...........................0.60
Baked Gold Fish.......................................0.65
Danimals Yogurt.......................................0.65
Red-Fat Otis Muffins (Asst. Flavors)........0.75
Honey Pretzel Twist .................................0.90
Rold Gold Mini Twists..............................0.90
