The Grove Grizzly
May 2024
November 1st, 2024
Note from the Principal...
Thank you to all of our room parents who planned and facilitated our Halloween Parties and DÃa de los Muertos this past week! Also, thank you to our parents who donated items for the parties, volunteered at the parties, and came out to cheer on our students at the parade on Thursday. Our students had a blast and it was a great day of celebrating and having fun together as a school!
Grove Cold Weather Procedures
Our weather is starting to shift and get colder with our first sightings of snow coming soon, so we want to make sure parents are aware of our procedures for students being outside as it gets cold! During the winter months, our students will go outside for recess as much as possible. If the temperature or wind chill is zero degrees or below the students will remain inside for recess. When the wind chill or temperature is above zero students will be outside. As a result, please be sure to send your children to school fully dressed to be outside for recess. It is also recommended that students bring layers such as sweatshirts and sweaters to take on and off throughout the day. Please be sure to put your child’s name somewhere on all items so that they can easily be identified and returned to students if they drop them or lose them in the school!
I am hopeful that more snow will not be upon us for a while, but wanted to share our procedures for recess when there is snow. In order for students to play in the snow at school, they must have a winter coat, snow pants, boots, gloves, and a hat or earmuffs, as we want them to stay dry and be able to return to the classroom in the afternoon and concentrate on learning. We will try to have extra items for students at school in case they forget, but it is beneficial for students to bring all of these items each day during the winter so they are prepared no matter what. When there is enough snow on the ground, students will be able to participate in sledding at school, so they must be properly dressed! In addition, students should have a pair of gym shoes to wear during the school day while in class and in order to participate safely in P.E. each day.
Report Cards for the First Marking Period
Grove Avenue Times
Grove students published their November edition of the Grove Avenue Times! This student created newspaper is part of what makes Grove #ThePlaceToB
Special thanks to Mrs. Chang and Ms. Wolfe! Click below to download the November newspaper!
Barrington Giving Days
Barrington Giving Day is a Non-Profit organization that invites families in the 220 School District to a Giving Day event where they receive food, warm coats, hats/gloves, blankets, books, toys, and other much-needed items. Over 900 families in our community are in need of help. There are collection boxes in the main entrance of Grove where new or gently used/like new coats may be dropped off from now until December 2nd. Our PTO will be sponsoring a special classroom lunch celebration for the class that donates the largest number of items.
Grove Ave is partnering with Barrington Giving Day in asking students & families to donate new or gently used coats. The drive runs from November 1st - December 2nd. Students can bring the coats to their classrooms where teachers will be collecting them. The classroom that collects the most coats will receive a celebration lunch sponsored by the PTO!!
Early Voting
Early voting for the November 5th election is currently underway in the Barrington area. Click the links below to find early voting information for the county you reside in:
To learn more about Barrington 220's $64M referendum question on the ballot, please visit our referendum webpage.
Lost and Found--Grizzly Closet
Please ask your child to check the lost and found for any items before they are donated during Thanksgiving break!
News From The Specials Team
Upcoming Dates
Friday, November 1st- No School (Teacher Inservice)
Monday, November 4th- No School
Tuesday, November 5th- No School (Election Day)
Wednesday, November 13th- Picture Retake Day
Thursday, November 14th- Donuts with A Grownup, 7-7:45 am
Tuesday, November 26th- Report Cards Available for Parents in IC, 5 p.m.
Wednesday, November 27th - NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, November 28th - NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Day!!
Friday, November 29th - NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break
Quest- Lunch Provider Information
Grove PTO
Thank you to all of our October volunteers who made it a "spooktacular" month for our students and staff!
Donuts with a Grownup!
It's time for our sweetest event! Join us on Thursday, November 14th before school in the gym (7:00-7:45am) for Donuts from Deerfields Bakery, milk and coffee. Everyone attending must have a ticket and we ask that you include only one adult per family please! Details are in the flyer attached and links to purchase tickets and volunteer are below:
Purchase your tickets by clicking HERE
Volunteer to help the PTO make this event a success: https://tinyurl.com/DonutsGrownups2024
Handmade Holiday
Students have an opportunity to create an art project with the teachers of Kaleidoscope school of art! These winter themed projects will be framed, gift wrapped and returned to Grove ready to give to someone special. Reserve your spot today - space is limited! (Please note that Monday spots are already sold out and there are a few spots left on Tuesday)
https://tinyurl.com/HolidayHandmade2024
Winter Boot Bags
As the months get colder and snowy weather approaches, prepare your Grizzly with our Boot Bags! These bags are a great way to get all your winter essentials to and from school in one piece. The bags are made of waterproof material that are large enough to fit your boots, snow pants, hats and gloves. Order now through November 13th for delivery/pick up at Donuts with a Grownup (while supplies last)! https://tinyurl.com/GroveBootBags2024
Barrington Giving Day - Winter Coat Drive
SAVE THE DATE!
The Grove Parent Party will be on February 7, 2025 - more details coming soon for sponsorships and donations for our biggest fundraiser of the year!
Click here for the latest flyers on upcoming events and other PTO Information!
General Questions? Email us at: GAvenuePTO@gmail.com
Click to expand flyer
Click to expand flyer
Click to expand flyer
Click to expand flyer
Click to expand flyer
Click to expand flyer
Click to expand flyer
Click to expand flyer
Character Strong
Join us in celebrating our October Character Strong Responsibility Award recipients!