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Home of the Glen Grove Gators-September 20, 2024
Dear Glen Grove Families,
I hope that everyone has had a wonderful week! We are well into the routines of teaching and learning at Glen Grove and it has been a pleasure serving your amazing children each and every day.
I want to take this opportunity to emphasize the importance of regular attendance at school. It is essential for your child’s academic and social development. Every day your child is in school, they are building on what they learned the day before, engaging in discussions, and participating in hands-on activities that enrich their understanding of the world around them. When students miss school, they miss more than just assignments—they miss valuable learning experiences and opportunities to connect with peers and teachers.
Of course, we want students to stay home if they have a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea. We also understand that family emergencies and events arise occasionally. However, if your child is well enough to come to school, please work with us to ensure our Gators get here whenever possible. We are all in this together, and making sure your child can learn and grow is our priority at Glen Grove. Please do not hesitate to reach out if we can support your child or family in any way.
September 24, Tuesday - Pathways to Bi-literacy Information Session @ 6:30PM via ZOOM link
September 27, Friday - NO SCHOOL - Institute Day
October 3, Thursday - NO SCHOOL - Rosh Hashanah
October 4, Friday - High-Five Friday
LUNCH MENU
Monday, September 23 - French Toast with Turkey or Veggie Sausage
Tuesday, September 24 - Chicken Tenders or Vegan Nuggest
Wednesday, September 25 - Bosco Sticks
Thursday, September 26 - Pasta with Meat Sauce or Marinara Sauce
Friday, September 27 - NO SCHOOL
Monday, September 30 - Waffles with Chicken or Veggie Sausage
Tuesday, October 1 - Orange Chicken or Vegan Orange Chicken
Wednesday, October 2 - Turkey Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza
Thursday, October 3 - NO SCHOOL
Friday, October 4 - All Beef Hot Dog or Bean & Cheese Burrito
GLEN GROVE ATTENDANCE
All student absences should be called into the attendance line no later than 7:45 a.m. at (847) 657-2392. The Attendance Line has voicemail so parents can call to leave messages at any time.
If you do not notify your Student's school of your child's absence your student will have an UNEXCUSED ABSENCE for the day.
ILLNESS
If your student is sick please keep your child home until he/she is feeling well, symptoms have improved and fever free for over 24 hours without fever reducing medications and no vomiting or diarrhea for more than 24 hours.
MEDICATIONS KEPT AT SCHOOL
New D34 Medication Administration and Emergency Action forms need to be completed for the 2024-2025 School year. The medication forms are valid if dated after June 8,2024.
You may drop-off medications at Glen Grove on or after August 22, 2024. Please be sure you have the D34 Medication Administration form completed and provide the medication in its original container. The medication should not expire before the end of the school year, June 3, 2025. If you have medication Administration questions please contact Jennifer Hastings, Glen Grove School Nurse.
If your student has a food allergy or asthma please provide a Food Allergy Action Plan or an Asthma Action Plan along with the D34 medication Administration Form.
Please be sure to sign section III of the medication administration form ( back of Medication Administration form) Also sign the parent portion Emergency Action form if applicable.
Any health concerns or questions may be directed to the school nurse, Jennifer Hastings, RN, at (847) 657-2394.
Celebrate!
National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15th to October 15th and recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Students have access in Destiny, to the National Hispanic Heritage Collection, where they can find a variety of books celebrating the month. Join the district on October 15th at Attea Middle School from 5:30-7:30 for performances, activities, and more!
The Sora App
Students can access eBooks and audiobooks on their iPads, thanks to the partnership the district has with the Glenview Public Library. During LRC time last week, 4th and 5th grade classes reviewed how to log on to the Sora app and checkout materials available through the Digital Library of Illinois. Students can find thousands of titles to check out. They are also able to place holds for popular titles. Listening to an audiobook is a great way to spend time. It increases a student's vocabulary and comprehension skills. 3rd grade classes will be introduced to Sora later this year.
Fall Author Events and Book Giveaway at GPL
Stop by the Glenview Public Library to pick up a free copy (while supplies last) of the visiting authors’ books. Register to attend the author visits.
Mark Your Calendars:
Tom Lichtenheld on Monday, October 7 from 6:30-7:30 in the community room
Kate Hannigan on Monday, November 11 from 6:30-7:30 in the community room
Free Zoom With an Author
#1 New York Times bestselling author, advocate, mentor and 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Jason Reynolds, will be presenting on Zoom. Register with the Glenview Public Library to participate in this free event.
Looking to Help in the Library?
We are always on the lookout for volunteers to shelve books throughout the day. If you have time, we are happy to show you the ins and outs of shelving. Make your own schedule, it can be once a week or once a month, we gladly accept any help.
Get ready 3rd & 5th grade scientists! Your 1st science unit is on the horizon! Stay tuned for more in the next few weeks.
Our 4th grade Earth scientists have begun hands-on explorations of how different agents of erosion change the shape of the Earth. Through the use of sand, water, ice, and clay with a little bit of tech worked in, we've successfully sped up typically slow Earth processes to see just how water, wind, ice, and gravity transform Earth's crust over time. Very soon we will be taking the knowledge we've collected and applying it to a nearby real world scenario: Lake Michigan shoreline erosion. More to come as we work our way closer to the end of Unit 1.
Out of School Family Science Opportunities
For all Gator families, there is an awesome opportunity THIS weekend (short notice, I know) to meet a world famous storm chaser at Stevenson High School. You can learn more about the event here.
And are you looking for something to do on Institute Day (9/27), The Field Museum is offering FREE admission that day for all Illinois residents! Check out the details of the special free Friday here.
Art Clubs are full!
If your student handed in their art club form on Monday or Tuesday, they were placed into one of their art club choices! Those who turned in their forms after Tuesday have been placed on waiting lists.
Students should have brought home a brightly colored form this week notifying you of the particular club they are in. Please turn in the bottom portion with the money as you are able (preferably before their club starts). Please note the dates of that club. I will also send reminders home the week before.
It is wonderful to have so many students interested in art! Feel free to email with any questions you may have.
Ms. Hausman
Contact Us
Attendance/Health Office: (847) 657-2394
Main Office: (847) 998-5030
Office Fax: (847) 998-5101
Website: https://gg.glenview34.org
Location: 3900 Glenview Road, Glenview, IL 60025
Facebook: facebook.com/GlenGroveD34
Instagram: @glengrove34
