Gator News
Home of the Glen Grove Gators - February 12, 2021
Important Dates
Monday, February 15
No School - Presidents' Day
Tuesday, February 16
Parenting Through Challenging Times - Zoom Presentation, 7:00 pm
Friday, February 19
School Picture Retake Day
Monday, February 22
Board of Education meeting, 7:30 pm
Zoom link will be posted on www.glenview34.org
Thursday, February 25
Kids Heart Challenge Event
Monday, March 1
No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences via Zoom
Friday, March 5
Trimester 2 Ends
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Our next round of student/parent-/teacher conferences is around the corner on Monday, March 1st. That day will be a non-attendance day for our students, and all conferences will conducted via Zoom.
Please remember that a conference with your child’s teacher is a most effective way for teachers, students, and parents to celebrate areas of strength, address areas of concern, and set goals – a powerful process to motivate and help our students think about and take responsibility for their own learning.
If you haven’t received one already, a conference sign-up notification will soon be coming your way from your child’s teacher.
Picture Retake Day and Ordering Information
Glen Grove RETAKE Picture Day is Friday, February 19th for all students.
If your child had their picture taken in November and they are requesting a retake, they need to bring their original picture package to the photographer on February19th.
Any student who missed Picture Day in November is welcome to have their photo taken.
~FOR REMOTE+ HYBRID STUDENTS:
Students will have their picture taken at school in the Glen Grove Gym during their in-person time.
~FOR GOAL STUDENTS:
GOAL students are welcome to have their picture taken/retaken at Glen Grove from 10:30AM – 11:30AM on February 19th . If this time does not work, please call the office at (847) 998-5030 to make other arrangements.
Students should enter at Door A, the main door in the circular drive in front of the school. All students and visitors must complete the Health Assessment. Blank forms will be available at the door.
~FOR ALL STUDENTS:
Please click here for Online Ordering Instructions.
If you have any problems with your order, please contact Color Portraits directly through the Parents Help Center on their website or by calling 847-382-7505 ext 7.

There is Still Time to Join KHC!
Calling all Heart Heroes! Our Kids Heart Challenge is in full swing!
There are so many people that are affected by cardiovascular disease and need our help!
Here’s what you can do:
Register at www.heart.org/khc and find out how you can earn ALL of our heart heroes today!
- Go to www.heart.org/KHC or search, “Kids Heart Challenge” in your app store and take the challenge! We want you to be heart healthy! If 300 students sign up, Mr. Roberts will get SLIMED on zoom!
- Send Emails and Ecards to friends and family to collect donations to help those affected by cardiovascular disease.
- Have Fun knowing you are helping others with special hearts!
We appreciate all your support in our efforts to help save lives.
Thank YOU!


Special Presentation - Parenting Through Challenging Times

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwuceyorjIrEtBzZEor3WU17aGJm-HDMiLd
Westbrook + Glen Grove PTA
Check out these announcements from the Westbrook and Glen Grove PTA! For more information, visit westbrookandglengrovepta.org or email ptapresident.wbgg@gmail.com.
Students! Our Yearbook Cover Contest is Here!
ATTENTION ALL STUDENT ARTISTS:
The Yearbook Cover Contest is Here!
2020 - 2021
Westbrook and Glen Grove students are invited to submit their origins drawings to their school’s yearbook cover contest! One winner will be chosen and featured on each school’s yearbook. Please review these guidelines:
Use markers, crayons or colored pencils to draw an 8 ½ X 11” picture
Turn in your entry by taking a CLEAR photo and emailing it to either WestbrookYearbookPics@gmail.com OR GlenGroveYearbookPics@gmail.com
Please include your name and grade in your email
The deadline for entries is Friday, March12, 2021
The winner will be determined by teachers from your school!


Let's Document This Historic Year!
While it seems like a year full of challenges, we’ll want to remember our resilience during this historic year! Help our amazing parent volunteers -- Carmela and Kim -- create yearbooks for Westbrook and Glen Grove by submitting your photos of this year’s dress up days, your student’s e-learning spot, Halloween, and other school-related photos to the following emails:
glengroveyearbookpics@gmail.com OR westbrookyearbookpics@gmail.com
Some students were not able to participate in photo day. Therefore our yearbook volunteers will not have their “class” photo from Color Portraits. If this is your situation and you would like to submit a headshot of your student, please clearly mark your email “Headshot Photo” and include your student’s full name, grade and teacher along with the photo. You can attach additional yearbook photos to your email as well - just make sure the headshot photo is clearly labeled. All photos will be included, although we have to work within the capabilities of TreeRing and headshots submitted this way may have to go on a separate page. We will do our best! We appreciate your understanding.

February raffle questions? Email ptapresident.wbgg@gmail.com
Don't Forget to Self-Assess!
When your child comes to Glen Grove, the student self-assessment needs to be completed BEFORE YOUR STUDENT LEAVES FOR SCHOOL so that it shows up in our system by the time your child arrives.
Thank you in advance - this eliminates the need for your child to stand in line unnecessarily!
Log in to District 34's PowerSchool web portal to complete the self-certification tool.
Click on the SELF-ASSESSMENT link on the home page to submit your child’s temperature and answer questions about COVID-19 symptoms and exposure. Click submit. If you have multiple students in District 34 attending in-person on the same day, click on each student to fill out the self-assessment for them as well.
Please note that the question about domestic travel has changed.


When students arrive at school, a staff member will scan their ipad barcode or bus pass barcode to confirm completion of the self-certification process.

Please be sure to send your child to school with their iPad, water bottle and mask.
Masks are required at all times when students are in our buildings. The District has provided cloth masks for every student and staff member; disposable masks will be available in our buildings for those who need them.
If your child rides the bus, they must wear their mask and remain in their assigned seat.
Thank you for helping to keep our school safe!
Do You Need a Thermometer?
Sign up now to receive your FREE smart thermometer.
- Text FLUENCY to 900900
- Open the link to download the free Kinsa app
- Finish signing up in the Kinsa app
Regístrese ahora para recibir un termómetro inteligente GRATIS.
- Textea la palabra FLUENCY al 900900
- Abre el enlace para descargar la aplicación gratuita Kinsa
- Regístrese a través de la aplicación Kinsa
Health Office Information
Students requiring any medications during school hours must file an "Authorization & Permission for Administration of Medicine" form with the health office. This form requires a physician’s signature as well as a parent’s signature. This form can be found here, under the Health section on the Forms & Documents page on the district website. All medication brought to school must be in an appropriately labeled pharmacy container. This also includes over-the-counter medicine such as Tylenol, Advil, cough drops, etc.
All student absences should be called into the health office at (847) 657-2394! In addition, please call if you will be bringing your child in late or picking them up early. The school has voicemail so parents can call the health office to leave messages at any time.
Mandatory Health Forms for 2021-2022 Incoming 6th Graders
Technology Support
If you need assistance with an iPad or other technology related resource during the school day, please refer to the D34 Tech Hub or the Tech Support while Remote sections of the District 34 website.
For immediate help during remote learning, call (847) 998-5075 between 9:00 am - 2:30 pm, Monday - Friday.
Touch Free Pick Up
Items scheduled for pick up will be placed on a cart in the vestibule at Door A (near the Office).
Pick Up Days: Monday - Friday (except school holidays)
Pick Up Times: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Follow Us!
We invite you to follow us on Twitter @GlenGroveSchool and on Facebook @GlenGroveD34 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 using the hashtags #glengroved34 and #WeAreD34.
District 34 Important Forms and Information
2020-2021 District 34 Parent Calendar (English)
2020-2021 District 34 Parent Calendar (Spanish)
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
Contact Us
Attendance/Health Office: (847) 657-2394
Main Office: (847) 998-5030
Office Fax: (847) 998-5101
