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Home of the Gators - April 10, 2020
Glenview District 34
Aspire. Explore. Discover. Connect.
Glen Grove Elementary School
3900 Glenview Road
Glenview, IL 60025
Phone: (847)998-5030/Fax (847)998-5101
Attendance/Health Office (847)657-2394
A Message from the Principal
Hello Glen Grove Families,
It’s already April, and even in our new reality, the end of the school year seems to be fast approaching. As uncertain as these times are, and as chaotic as they may feel, everyone – families, teachers, and administrators - has banned together and done a remarkable job of remaining connected as a school community and providing our students with as much consistency and support as possible.
As we move into the second half of the month, we will be engaging in one of our most important responsibilities, placing our current third graders and incoming second graders into classes for next school year. I have already sent letters regarding placement to our families in an email, but if you have not accessed the information, yet, and you are a parent of a second or third grader, please use the links below for an overview of our placement process along with access to our Optional Parent Input Form.
Letter for Families of Current Second Graders
Letter for Families of Current Third Graders
As communicated by our district, we have revised our E-Learning plan – now known as E-Learning 2.0 – to include more consistent schedules across grade levels, more real-time connections, and increased opportunities for teachers to provide their students with feedback. The new schedules will begin on Monday, April 13. Teachers have shared them with your children along with other pertinent information to ensure they are ready for this change – a change we strongly feel equates to an improvement. Thank you, families, for the positive and constructive feedback with which you have provided us, for your grace and patience as we’ve been building the E-Learning plane while flying it, and for the support you are providing your children as they continue to connect with our school while learning from your homes.
I am proud to say that the Glen Grove School culture is one characterized by an environment committed to the physical, social, emotional, and academic wellbeing of our students, and I thank everyone, you – our wonderful families, our fantastic, dedicated, hard-working, intelligent, innovative teachers, and most of all, our resilient, creative, confident, enthusiastic, AMAZING students – as everyone is doing their part to maintain our strong connections and culture despite the physical distance between us.
Finally, Passover began this week, Easter for many will be on Sunday, and the warmer spring weather we recently experienced teased ALL of us with hints of the summer we probably look forward to more than ever this year. Whatever your celebrations might be, they are, more than likely, looking different than the ones you envisioned before COVID-19, but my wish for you is that they are still characterized by the sense of renewal and optimism that are at the essence of the spring season.
Stay well, and with warmest regards,
Helena Vena
Order Your School Supplies by May 22!
Westbrook and Glen Grove Yearbook Pictures
News from the LRC
Reading Opportunities
Registration for the 2020-2021 School Year Is Open! Registration Discount Fee now through June 30, 2020.
Families of new and returning students can now complete registration for the 2020-2021 school year.
ALL students must register each year. Instructions and the online application are available at register.glenview34.org. Register by June 30th to receive a $50.00 early-registration discount.
Mandatory Health Forms For 2020-2021 Incoming 6th Graders
Follow Us on Twitter
We are always looking for ways to improve communication and to increase engagement with our parent community, so we have launched a Twitter account. We invite you to follow us@GlenGroveGators for news on student, classroom, and school accomplishments, important updates, informational items, and a glimpse at amazing moments of teaching and learning. We also encourage you to share your Glen Grove school pride on Twitter using the hashtag #glengroverocks.
District 34 Important Forms and Information
2019-2020 District 34 Parent Calendar
2020-2021 District 34 Parent Calendar
Authorization And Permission For Administration Of Medication
Cell Phone Use Agreement and Permission Form
Classroom Party Food Guideline Options
Dental Exam Form (completed for Kindergarten, 2nd, and 6th grades)
Glen Grove School
Website: https://gg.glenview34.org
Our Mission
Aspire. Explore. Discover. Connect.
Attendance/Health Office (847)657-2394
Main Office: (847)998-5030
Office Fax Machine: (847)998-5101
Website: https://gg.glenview34.org
Twitter: @GlenGroveSchool