Dear Parents and Guardians,
Your voice matters! Please take a moment and fill out the 5 Essentials Survey. This is an opportunity to provide feedback on your experiences with Glen Grove. In addition to this survey being part of our public school report card, it is also used by our school improvement team to inform our improvement planning process. The more voices/responses the better!
Our state assessments are on the horizon. This year the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) will be given on March 6th, 7th, and 10th. The science assessment is only for fifth-grade students. The Illinois Achievement of Readiness (IAR) assessment will be done on April 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th. This includes three math and two literacy assessments for third, fourth, and fifth grade. These assessments include both multiple-choice and written response questions that represent rigorous grade-level learning. If you are interested in exploring the types of questions on the assessment you can find practice tests at https://il.mypearsonsupport.com/practice-items/.
As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns.
In partnership,
Kate Ellison
Glen Grove Principal
February 21, Friday - Multilingual BPAC Game Night
5:15pm - 7:00pm
February 28, Friday - NO SCHOOL - Conferences
March 5, Wednesday - PTA Meeting
10:15am - 11:00am @ Glen Grove School
March 7, Friday - PTA Ninja Fun & Fundraising (see below under PTA News for more info!)
5:00pm - 7:00pm @ 3054 N. Lake Terrace, Glenview
March 15, Saturday - PTA Weekend Family Movie (see below under PTA News for more info)
10:00am @ Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge
...and pack extra shoes, sock and pants for those muddy days!
Will it rain? Will it snow? Will the temperature be in 50's or the 20's?
Be sure to check the weather report to make sure your child has everything they need to be warm and dry!
It's getting muddy out there! An extra pair of shoes & socks along with a pair of pants sent to school with your student can help keep your child comfortable at school and avoid phone calls home looking for dry/clean clothes. 🙂
Please note that if there is snow on the ground, recess is as follows:
- Boots and snowpants - OK to play in the fields
- Boots only - must stay on the woodchips (can play on equipment)
- No boots - must stay on the blacktop
If your child wears boots to school, don't forget to pack gym shoes.
PLEASE!!
This time of year brings with it a lot of clothing! Please label your child's coat, hat, boots, etc. to make returning any lost items back to the student easier. Thank you!!
It is the intention of the Board of Education to provide a safe and secure learning environent for the students in its schools and to structure the possession of cell phones and other electronic devices so that student welfare and safety as well as the educational environment are not adversely affected.
Therefore, every classroom in the district maintains a telephone that students are able to access with teacher permission. The possession and use of all cell phones and wearable communication devices at the middle and intermediate school level are to be used in emergency situations and not merely for convenience. Students must have parent permission prior to being able to bring a cell phone to school. Please reference the Middle and Intermediate School Cell Phone Use Agreement Form.
LUNCH MENU
Monday, February 24 - Pancakes with Chicken or Veggie Sausage
Tuesday, February 25 - Popcorn Chicken or Vegan Nuggets
Wednesday, February 26 - Bosco Sticks
Thursday, February 27 - Pasta with Meat or Marinara Sauce
Friday, February 28 - NO SCHOOL - Conferences
Monday, March 3 - Mac & Cheese
Tuesday, March 4 - Mini Chicken Bites of Vegan Chicken Sticks
Wednesday, March 5 - Turkey Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza Slice
Thursday, March 6 - Beef Nachos or Bean & Cheese Burrito
Friday, March 7 - Turkey Ham & Cheese Croissant or Toasted Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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.
Norovirus Symptoms
Norovirus symptoms usually develop 12-48 hours after exposure and can include:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Nausea, stomach ache
- Fever
- Headache, body aches
Most people get better in 1-3 days. Stay home until 2 days after symptoms stop. You can be contagious for up to 2 weeks after infection. STAY HOME IF SICK.
Dental health is an important part of a child’s overall health – we love to see our students’ healthy smiles!
This spring, District 34 is bringing Orland Park Dental Services (OPDS) to our schools to provide dental exams to any of our students who need them. As a reminder, the State of Illinois requires students in grades K, 2, and 6 to submit proof of a dental exam – but these in-school appointments with OPDS are open to any and all students! They provide dental services to children on public aid as well as those with private dental insurance.
The exams are provided by caring, licensed dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants with state-of-the-art portable dental equipment. OPDS has been providing in-school dental services since 1999 and their healthcare professionals ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment within the schools.
Parents and guardians who complete the consent form do not have to join their child at the appointment (but you are welcome to come in). If you have questions or need assistance, contact District Nurse Shari Stadler.
OSOB Family Night Event Recap
A huge thank you to all the families who joined us for our Family Night on February 7! It was a wonderful evening filled with creativity, learning, and fun. Attendees had the opportunity to explore the amazing recycled robots on display and participate in engaging activity stations. A special thank you to the GG teachers who contributed their time and energy to help plan and run these stations.
We were thrilled to have representatives from the Glenview Public Library, GBS Interact Club and Steam Robotics Academy attend the event. A heartfelt thank you to the WB/GG PTA for sponsoring the author visit, which was definitely a highlight of the evening. It was incredible to see the students so engaged, asking insightful questions and interacting with the author.
We’re also excited to share some great news: a possible companion book to A Rover’s Story is expected to be released in 2027! We can’t wait to dive into Fly’s perspective of Mars and continue the adventure.
Thank you again to everyone who made this event so memorable!
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
