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Home of the Gators - May 10, 2019
Glenview District 34
Glen Grove Elementary School
3900 Glenview Road
Glenview, IL 60025
Phone: (847)998-5030/Fax (847)998-5101
Attendance/Health Office (847)657-2394
Important Dates
Monday, May 13
3rd Grade Chorus Pizza Party - 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Gator Reading Club 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Student Council - 2:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14
Outdoor Group Picture Day
Code Play Learn 7:00 - 7:55 a.m.
PTA Meeting at Glen Grove - 9:30 a.m.
Art Club 2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
Global Language 2:30 - 3:25 p.m.
Laughing Academy 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 15
Advanced Band Rehearsal 7:10 - 7:45 a.m.
4th & 5th Grade Chorus Pizza Party - 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chess Club 2:30 - 3:15 p.m.
Gator Reading Club 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Laughing Academy 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Spring Orchestra Concert 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 16
Global Language 2:30 - 3:25 p.m.
Friday, May 17
3rd Grade Symphony Trip
Chess Club 7:00 - 7:50 a.m.
Girls Only Chess 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Code Play Learn 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Monday, May 20
3rd Grade Chorus - 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
District 34 Board Meeting 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 21
Code Play Learn 7:00 - 7:55 a.m.
Art Club 2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
Global Language 2:30 - 3:25 p.m.
Laughing Academy 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22
EL Fieldtrip to Medieval Times
Advanced Band Rehearsal 7:10 - 7:45 a.m.
4th & 5th Grade Chorus 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chess Club 2:30 - 3:15 p.m.
Laughing Academy 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Spring Band Concert 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 23
Global Language 2:30 - 3:25 p.m.
Friday, May 24
Chess Club 7:00 - 7:50 a.m.
Girls Only Chess 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Code Play Learn 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Registration Information
It's time to register for the 2019-2020 school year. Visit the registration page of the website for a step-by-step guide on how to complete registration. Complete your registration by May 24, you'll receive a $50 discount!
Click for information about fees and instructions on setting up your account in e~Funds for Schools, the new D34 payment processor. If you have questions about registration or residency, or need help navigating the online system, plan to attend a Registration/Residency Night!
May 23 | 4:30-7pm | D34 Administration Building | 1401 Greenwood, Glenview
News From the LRC
Great News
I am very pleased to share with you that Glen Grove collected over $700 for Change for Change! The money helped purchase books from the fair to donate to The Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. This was made possible through the Scholastic campaign, All for Books. Scholastic will also donate $700 worth of books to a children’s charity of their choice. Thank you for making a positive difference in someone’s life.
Scholastic Book Fair
Glen Grove had another successful book fair thanks to all of our fantastic volunteers especially co-chairs Julie Moon and Jen Crouse. Their leadership is why all of our teachers received many books for their rooms. The school library was also able to get over 100 books! Amazing job ladies!
Tech 2019
Third graders and LRC Director, Lisa Funke, presented at Tech 2019 at the Illinois State Capitol. This one day event allows legislators to see first-hand how technology is used in the classrooms across Illinois and to talk with students and teachers that use it. This event started in 1990 and is presented by the Illinois Computing Educators (ICE).
The pictures below are of Senator Laura Fine and Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, both legislators’ children graduated from Glen Grove.
Book Clubs
Students in all grades are really enjoying their lunch/recess time book clubs. The 4th and 5th graders are reading the historical fiction titles, A Night Divided and Resistance. The third grade students are reading the first Stick Dog book in the series. Both book clubs are preparing for the author visits by creating lists of questions to ask the authors.
Authors Coming Soon
Author Jennifer Nielsen will be visiting the 4th and 5th graders Tuesday, May 14, thanks to Scholastic. If your child is interested in getting a personalized sign book fill out the book order form in this newsletter and return it to the library by May 13.
Author/illustrator Tom Watson will be visiting the third graders Wednesday, May 22, Thanks to the Book Stall. If your child is interested in getting a personalized sign book please fill out the book order form in this newsletter and return it to the library by May 17th.
Do you want to know more? Follow @GGMrsFunke on Twitter #WeAreD34 #GlenGroveRock
Mandatory Health Forms for 2019 - 2020 Incoming 6th Graders
Please remember that all incoming 6th grade students MUST have a physical examination (within the last 12 months), including required vaccinations, turned in prior to August 21, 2019. Your child will NOT be able to start school until the physical form is turned in. 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.
Keeping Our School Community Healthy
We have entered the time of year when we see influenza (flu) and other respiratory viruses at school. We want to let you know what steps we are taking to keep our school community healthy and how you can help. Click here for more information.
Food Service Information
Please review this important food service information which includes the menu cycle and the cycle calendar. Click here for the May Food Service Newsletter.
Change in Dismissal Arrangements
Cell Phone Usage Form
Cell Phone Usage Form
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
Glen Grove School
Website: https://gg.glenview34.org
Our Mission
To empower children to be self-directed learners and responsible decision makers.
Attendance/Health Office (847)657-2394
Main Office: (847)998-5030
Office Fax Machine: (847)998-5101
Website: https://gg.glenview34.org
Twitter: @glengroverocks