IG Guardian
October 2022
September Highlights
- October 4 - Picture Retakes
- October 5 - Non-Attendance Day
- October 12 - National Walk & Bike to School Day
- October 12 - PTC Dine & Share @ Subway
- October 13 - PTC Meeting
- October 14 - PTC Pizza Game Night
- October 31 - Halloween Parade/Parties
Picture Retake Day - October 4
- If students were not present for the August picture day: They will come down to the lunchroom between 9-10am to take their picture.
- If students are retaking their picture: They should bring any picture packages received to give to the photographer. They will come down to the lunchroom between 9-10am to retake their picture.
Please visit the Inter-State Help Page below if you have questions about ordering pictures.
Walk and Bike to School Day - October 12
Halloween Activities
Click here to view the full Halloween Packet with information on:
- Fall Spirit Week (10/24-10/28)
- The IG Pumpkin Patch (10/31)
- Homeroom Parties (10/31)
- Halloween Parade (10/31)
Costumes:
- Costumes are optional and should be appropriate for school (fake weapons of any kind, bloody makeup/accessories, masks, scary/violent costumes are not appropriate for school).
- Costumes should not be worn to school - students will change into their costumes in the afternoon.
- Building principal/assistant principal have the discretion to determine the appropriateness of a costume.
Homeroom Celebrations:
- Classrooms will be celebrating together in the afternoon.
- NO food or drink will be allowed
Parade (weather depending):
- Students will parade around the West/South/East sides of the school building.
- Outdoor parade starts at 3:10pm
- If there is inclement weather, we will parade inside and share out a recorded video for families to enjoy
October Clubs and Activities
- Orchestra (Before School) - 5th Grade
- After School Sports - 3rd/4th/5th Grade Rotation
- Running Club - 4th & 5th Grade
Tuesdays
- IG Beautification Club (Before School) - 4th Grade
- Chorus - 3rd/4th/5th Grade
- River Trails Park District Chess Scholars
Wednesdays
- Orchestra (Before School) - 5th Grade
- After School Sports - 3rd/4th/5th Grade Rotation
- River Trails Park District Children's Theater (@ Burning Bush Park)
Thursdays
- Grover Community Service Club - 5th Grade
If staying for an after school club or activity, please make sure your child knows how they will be getting home at 4:25 PM. The options are: walk home, car pick up, or activity bus.
- Students who are walking home or taking the activity bus will exit the building out the main entrance at the front of the school. If you are meeting your child to walk home together, please meet him/her at the front door.
- Car pick up at 4:25 PM is different than car pick up at 3:40 PM. Drivers should pull up to door 6 (where morning drop off happens) and wait in the car for your child. Please do NOT park your car and walk to door 6. We really try to avoid any foot traffic in the parking lot area.
- Children taking the activity bus will need to know their street address in order to determine if they should get on Bus 1 or Bus 2. Activity bus routes and stops are different than the normal bus routes/stops. Please check out the link below for more information on stops and routes.
Pets on School Grounds
Building Updates
Concrete - We have had multiple companies out to survey and provide quotes to fix the concrete around the building. It has been a challenge trying to schedule the companies to do the work due to the economic conditions. We are looking to address the concrete as soon as possible.
Digital Citizenship and Internet Safety
Required Paperwork - October 14 Deadline
- Physical Exam
- Physical Examination-Immunization Form
*Please note that the top portion on the second page of this form must be completed and signed by a parent or guardian.
- New 1st Graders to the District - If you have gotten a physical within the last year, that paperwork should be acceptable.
- Physical Examination-Immunization Form
- Vision Exam
DUE BY OCTOBER 14, 2022
October Dine & Share - Subway
Parent Volunteers
We are so excited to have the opportunity to bring back field trips, parties, and events! Please take a few seconds to fill out THIS FORM even if you are not interested in volunteering, This is the only way your child’s head room parent can send photos from class parties, information on class gifts, etc.
If you have any questions, please email Amanda Marcus at amarcus85@outlook.com.
Indian Grove Parent-Teacher Council
Website: https://www.rtsd26.org/schools/ig/ptc/index
Twitter: @GrovePtc
- Phone: 847-298-1976
- Email: iginfo@rtsd26.org
- Principal: Bill Timmins, wtimmins@rtsd26.org
- Asst. Principal: Emily Kruzel, ekruzel@rtsd26.org
- IG Staff Directory
Indian Grove School
Email: wtimmins@rtsd26.org
Website: http://ig.rtsd26.org/
Location: 1340 North Burning Bush Lane, Mount Prospect, IL, USA
Phone: (847) 298-1976
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndianGroveSchool
Twitter: @IndianGroveEdu