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Home of the Glen Grove Gators May 3, 2024
Glenview District 34
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Glen Grove Elementary School
3900 Glenview Road
Glenview, IL 60025
Phone: (847) 998-5030
Fax: (847) 998-5101
Attendance/Health Office: (847) 657-2394
School Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 7:45 am - 2:40 pm
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IMPORTANT DATES
May 6-May 10
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
May 8 - Wednesday
PTA Meeting - 10:00AM @ Westbrook School
Spring Orchestra Concert - 7:00PM
(more information below)
May 14 - Tuesday
Service Club - Operation Gratitude - 2:45PM-3:45PM in the LRC
May 15 - Wednesday
Spring Chorus Concert - 6:30PM
May 17 - Friday
AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islanders) Celebration @ Attea - 5:30PM-7:00PM
May 20 - Monday
5th Grade Musical - Parent Performance (Champney, Margolis & Roy) - 6:30PM
Board of Education Meeting @ Attea - 7:30PM
May 22 - Wednesday
5th Grade Musical - Parent Performance (Burns, Gonzalez & Parrish) - 6:30PM
May 23 - Thursday
Spring Band Concert - 6:30PM
May 29 - Wednesday
End of Year Ice Cream Social - 5:30PM
On-Going - 2024-2025 Registration (see below)
Click HERE to access the District 34 2024-2025 Registration Page.
Early Registration Deadline: June 1
We promise to be pleasantly persistent in reminding you to register before the early registration deadline of June 1, 2024. There’s a discount in it for you!
- Families who register for kindergarten with a full-day experience before that deadline will pay a $3,300 fee (a $330 deposit is due at registration); the fee increases to $3,600 after the deadline.
- The early registration discount for all other grades is $100.
A NOTE FROM DR. ELLISON
I hope you are all well and embracing the energy of May! This is always a busy time for students inside and outside school.
As we gear up for the homestretch, Glen Grove is busy celebrating the success of this school year and planning for a successful start to the next school year. We have many planned activities, including concerts, field trips, field days, and even a schoolwide variety show! There is no shortage of opportunities for our students to learn, grow, and have fun.
While we look forward to these exciting activities, I want to take a moment to emphasize the importance of maintaining positive behavior at school. It is crucial that we continue to uphold our school’s values and expectations for respectful, responsible, and safe behavior. Please remind your child of the importance of our Gator values both in and out of the classroom.
Finally, please check out the Glenview Public Library event on May 8th at 6:30. This is an opportunity for families to connect with the library and D34 educators to learn about literacy activities that can support your child this summer and throughout the school year. This is an awesome opportunity to assist in your child’s literacy development and additional information can be found here.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me or any member of our staff. Your feedback is invaluable, and we're here to support you and your child in any way we can.
In partnership,
Kate Ellison
Glen Grove Principal
PRINCIPAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
APRIL 26, 2024
May 3, 2024
LUNCH MENU & INFORMATION
Hot Lunch
- Monday, May 6 - Cheeseburger or Black Bean Burger
- Tuesday, May 7 - NEW ITEM - Yum Yum Chicken or Vegan Yum Yum Chicken with Rice
- Wednesday, May 8 - Turkey Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza Slice
- Thursday, May 9 - Cheese Quesadilla
- Friday, May 10 - French Toast with Turkey or Veggie Sausage
- Monday, May 13 - All Beef Hot Dog or Bean & Cheese Burrito
- Tuesday, May 14 - Popcorn Chicken or Vegan Chicken Nuggets
- Wednesday, May 15 - Cheesy Bites with Marinara
- Thursday, May 16 - Beef Nachos or Bean & Cheese Burrito
- Friday, May 17 - Creamy Italian Mac n'Cheese
All meals include milk and a variety of fruit and vegetable options.
Everyday, the cafeteria offers the following cold lunch options:
- Yogurt Pack with Granola Bites, String Cheese & Crackers
- PB&J Uncrustable
- Turkey Sandwich
*Offered every Friday: BYO Pizza kit with flatbread, marinara & mozzarella cheese
Please note that all items are subject to change without notice.
FROM THE NURSE'S OFFICE
Glen Grove Attendance :
All student absences should be called into the health office no later than 7:45 a.m. at (847) 657-2394. The Health Office 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.
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.
Mandatory Health Forms for 2024-2025 Incoming 6th Graders
All incoming 6th grade students MUST have a physical examination (within the last 12 months), including required vaccinations, turned in prior to August 15, 2024. Your child will NOT be able to start middle school until the physical form is turned in.
Additionally, a dental exam completed after December 31, 2023 will complete the 6th grade dental exam requirement.
If your child's health forms are already complete, you can turn them into the Glen Grove health office any time between now and the last day of school. They will be forwarded to your child's middle school with their health file. If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Hastings, Health Coordinator, at (847) 657-2394. Click here for the health exam form.
PARENTS OF 5TH GRADE STUDENTS
Would you like to Register your student to receive the required 6th Grade Health Exam and Immunizations? The Health Exam and Immunizations are free to any student who has medicaid or no health insurance.
Event Information: Ronald McDonald Care Van
In partnership with clinical services providers, Ronald McDonald Care Mobile programs provide services that include primary care, diagnosis, treatment referral and follow-up for medical and dental conditions for children and families in vulnerable communities around the world.
6th Grade Physical Exam or Required Immunizations can be done by the Ronald McDonald Practitioners. Please contact Jennifer Hastings @ jhastings@glenview34.org if you would like to register your student for a physical Exam or immunization appointment.
When: Friday May 24,2024
Where: Location To be determined. You may have to transport your child to another D34 school for scheduled appointment.
ORCHESTRA CONCERT INFORMATION 🎻🎶
SERVICE CLUB NEWS
Our Service Club has planned their last event of the year. It will focus on helping out the organization Operation Gratitude.
CHORUS NEWS
5th GRADE MUSICAL INFORMATION
NEWS FROM THE LRC
GPL Summer Slide Program
The teachers from District 34 and the library staff will be sharing information on how to prevent the summer slide with activity stations geared for school age children at any reading level. Experience educational games and activities parents can do with their children over the summer to help keep them reading. Children are welcome to attend with their caregiver. The program will take place on Wednesday, May 8th at 6:30-8:00. To register visit the Glenview Public Library's website.
End of the Year in the LRC
As the end of the year approaches, the last day for students to check out library books is Friday, May 17th. Students will be asked to return all library books by Monday, May 20th. Books that do not return by the last day of school (May 31st) will be considered lost and the cost will be billed through Powerschool. Unfortunately, we can not accept replacement books or payments directly to the library.
Opportunity for Fans of Writing
The Book Stall is hosting middle-grade author Jeff Schill and his debut title, The Kid, a fast-paced, cleverly woven, witty middle grade western adventure! Mr. Schill will be leading a writing workshop for aspiring writers. All materials are provided, including an after-school snack. This event is perfect for kids ages 10 and up. The program is free with registration. To register, please visit The Book Stall website.
Volunteers Needed
Mark your calendars to volunteer the last week of May as Glen Grove School hosts the spring book fair. We need many parent volunteers to ring up sales during the school day as well as for our evening event. We also need helpers to set up and take down the fair. If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to Lisa Funke at lfunke@glenview34.org
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. You can make your own schedule, it can be once a week or once a month, or any amount of time, we gladly accept any help.
SCIENCE CORNER
Have you heard the news??? Our 3rd grade Gator scientists have been watching the life cycle of Painted Lady butterflies up close for the past week. It has been quite the exciting time down the 3rd grade hallway lately! We started with tiny little caterpillars and within a week we have moved into the chrysalis stage of their life. It has been such a quick transition to watch. Stay tuned for more butterfly news as we approach their adult phase of life within the next week or so.
Our 5th grade scientists are beginning the transition between their 3rd science unit of the year (Earth Systems) to the final one (astronomy). We move from an Earth focus to a space focus in the remaining few weeks of the school year, topped off with an in school field trip to our district's new inflatable planetarium! The 5th graders will also be receiving an energy and water conservation kit to take home from ComEd as they reach the end of the 3rd unit. The boxes are filled with various goodies for use at home to help save some of our natural and man-made resources in order to support a healthier planet and energy consumption habits.
And we cannot forget our 4th graders! They will soon be starting up their final unit of science as social studies come to a close this week and next. Our 4th grade biologists will look at how various plant and animal structures help to support survival of those species. Stay tuned for more before the end of the school year!
Glen Grove Community Culture Team
Below is the link to the April, 2024 Glen Grove Community Project (GGCP) Newsletter - Changing of the Seasons. The GGCP is an ongoing initiative to learn about, celebrate, and highlight the traditions and customs of our students and families. We have a vibrant and supportive community, and we enjoy celebrating with them. We have funding this year from the Glenview Education Fund (GEF) to continue our work, and we have many exciting plans for the upcoming school year.
Glen Grove Community Project - April, 2024 Newsletter
Click on the photos below to sign-up for the AAPI Showcase!
Check out the video below featuring several of our very own Asian American students. The students are very excited to share this with you!
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HELPFUL REMINDERS FOR FAMILIES
SAFE PICK UP PROCEDURES
We are very fortunate to have many after school activities for our students! However, sometimes the 3:30 pick up can be a bit challenging. We do not have the staff here at that time to help coordinate car pick up so we need to work with each other to maintain a safe and efficient process.
- You can use either the front circular drive or the west drive to pick up your child. It is helpful to be consistent in which driveway you use so your child easily knows where to look for you.
- Do not block the crosswalk across Glenview Road at Neil Lane when waiting to turn into the front circular drive.
- Please stay off your phone when in the pick up line. To keep traffic flowing smoothly and for the safety of everyone, drivers need to be aware of when the front cars are moving so the line can keep going.
- Please do NOT form a second Car Pick-Up lane next to the designated curbside lane. When a second lane is formed, children dart between cars in the first lane putting themselves between two moving vehicles – a very unsafe practice!
- Please be patient and courteous with one another! We're all doing the best we can!
PLEASE LABEL YOUR STUDENT'S PERSONAL ITEMS
Inevitably, we all misplace things. To assist us in reuniting your student with his or her lost item (water bottle, lunch box, clothing/outerwear, gym shoes, etc), please label items with your students name. It can be first name & last initial or first initial & last name, whatever you prefer. This way, we can be of more assistance with locating lost items and maybe keep our Lost and Found less crowded!
Thank you for your cooperation!
REMEMBER A WATER BOTTLE!
A Second to Talk About Safety
- We know that we are a community of care and consideration, but we won't think you're rude if you don't hold the door open for others when you are buzzed into the foyer or school office. In fact, for the safety of our schools, we ask that you do not hold doors open to allow others to enter! Allow the office staff to follow security procedures and buzz in visitors individually.
- If you have something to drop off for your child, please use the cart in the foyer. The office staff at every building PROMISES it will get to your child!
- If your 3rd-8th grade student must arrive late, please do not accompany them into the office. Drop them off and they will sign in themselves in the office.
REMINDER RE: CELL PHONE/SMART WATCH REGISTRATION
If your student has a smart phone or watch at school, the device needs to be registered with the district per District policy. You can access the parent authorization form at glenview34.org under For Students & Families. Select Forms & Documents, then Technology and the forms are under the second item - Personal Mobile Device Authorization. Forms may be submitted to the office upon completion.
LOST & FOUND
We have a VERY healthy collection of items in our Lost & Found. Please encourage your student to check the MPR and the office for any outerwear, water bottle or other missing items.
Parents - when you come to the school, feel free to ask to check the Lost & Found for an item your student may have overlooked. We love to get items back where they belong!
All items remaining in our Lost & Found after the last day of school are donated or disposed of.
COMMUNITY NEWS YOU NEED!
D34's Peachjar Digital Flyers share a range of community information, such as before + after school programming that might take place on-site at your school, online, or at a location in the Glenview area. You will also see flyers from Glenview community non-profit organizations like the Glenview Education Foundation (GEF) and Debra Gelfand Children's Foundation, both of which serve D34 families and students directly.
New classes are starting soon! Register now!
View Peachjar Digital Flyers here
or click on the logo above or at the bottom of our webpage
Peachjar Digital Flyers can be sent directly to your inbox so you can easily view the newest flyers every week.
District 34 Important Forms and Information
2023-2024 District 34 Calendar
Calendario 2023-2024 del Distrito 34
Click Here for the following forms:
Authorization And Permission For Administration Of Medication
Bus Rider Reminders
Cell Phone Use Agreement and Permission Form
Dental Exam Form (completed for Kindergarten, 2nd, and 6th grades)
Dental Exam Waiver
District Policies/Handbook Info
Eye Exam Form
Eye Exam Waiver
Food Guidelines
Health Examination Form
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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: https://www.instagram.com/glengrove34