Happy Holidays!  We hope you all have a relaxing and enjoyable winter break. We are looking forward to an exciting New Year at Twin Groves. Please mark your calendars for these upcoming PTO events:

Dessert Day is Wednesday, January 8th.  We will be serving Yogurtland!

Winter Bash!  Save the date! February 7th will be our third annual Twin Groves Winter Bash. We'll have raffle prizes, an open gym, inflatables, food and drink, and best of all our favorite DJ from last year (and Twin Groves alum) - Ross Bessinger!! This event is not only fun but a fundraiser for a student selected local charity. Stay tuned for more details after break.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS:
Ongoing               Checkbook Fundraiser
Ongoing               Box Tops for Education
Ongoing               Magazine Sales – on-line order account # 2537538
1/8                        Dessert Day - Yogurtland
1/15                      Special Lunch - Original Bagel
2/5                        Dessert Day - Original Bagel
2/7                        Winter Bash at 7pm
2/19                      Special Lunch - Culvers

Hi Twin Groves!  We just have a few reminders this week...

Special Lunch is next Wednesday.  We will be serving Weiner Take All for those students that ordered.

Checkbooks - Yes, we still have a few!! These make great holiday gifts or perhaps you need another one for your family. Still only $35! The checkbook includes 'checks' for many LOCAL businesses. Click here for the flyer that includes the list of vendors and an order form.

Winter Bash!  Save the date! February 7th will be our third annual Twin Groves Winter Bash. We'll have raffle prizes, an open gym, inflatables, food and drink, and best of all our favorite DJ from last year (and Twin Groves alum) - Ross Bessinger!! This event is not only fun but a fundraiser for a student selected local charity. Stay tuned for more details after break.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS:
Ongoing               Checkbook Fundraiser
Ongoing               Box Tops for Education
Ongoing               Magazine Sales – on-line order account # 2537538
12/18                    Special Lunch - Weiner Take All
1/8                        Dessert Day - Yogurtland
1/15                      Special Lunch - Original Bagel
2/7                        Winter Bash at 7pm

Congratulations Twin Groves!  We are very proud of our Blue Ribbon School!  Twin Groves Spirit filled the gym on Thursday.  It was a special celebration honoring this great accomplishment of the Twin Groves staff and students! We even got to watch two videos on the new portable screen purchased by the PTO. The PTO was also excited to help sponsor this event by purchasing "Blue Ribbon" fleece jackets for the teachers, wristbands for the students, and a new "Blue Ribbon" school sign that is soon to come. More pictures of this event will be posted on Facebook!

 

Many Thanks!

We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  We really appreciate everyone who shopped the Book Fair and Bake Sale during conferences and supported our school.  Special thanks to Janet Ventrella and Vandana Kanduri for all their hard work organizing the Book Fair, and to Tracey Wright for coordinating the Bake Sale.  We also have to thank our Hospitality Committee, chaired by Michelle Mottlowitz and Tracey Wright, for treating the teachers to a delicious meal during conferences.  Twin Groves would not be the same without such great volunteers!

Checkbooks - Yes, we still have a few!! These make great holiday gifts or perhaps you need another one for your family. Still only $35! The checkbook includes 'checks' for many LOCAL businesses. Click here for the flyer that includes the list of vendors and an order form.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS:

Ongoing               Checkbook Fundraiser
Ongoing               Box Tops for Education       
Ongoing               Magazine Sales – on-line order account # 2537538

12/18                    Special Lunch - Weiner Take All

1/8                        Dessert Day - Yogurtland

1/15                      Special Lunch - Original Bagel

2/7                        Winter Bash at 7pm

Hi Twin Groves!  Thanks to everyone who came out to support Twin Groves at our Culver's Fundraiser! Next week is conferences, so please stop by the Book Fair and Bake Sale while you are in the building.  We hope you all have a great Thanksgiving!

The Book Fair is Here!  
The Scholastic Book Fair is happening at Twin during parent -teacher conferences.  Your student was able to preview (and buy books) Friday, but we hope you will stop by the Learning Center to visit the fair when you come in for your conference.  

Book Fair Hours:
Friday, Nov. 22 from 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
Monday, Nov. 25 from 7:30 am - 1:30 pm and during conferences from 5 - 7 pm
Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 2 - 7 pm during conferences

Can't make it into the book fair?  Need suggestions for the family on what to buy your middle school student?  You can also check out our book fair online.  Here is the link for our book fair. This link is active from Nov. 16 through Dec 6.  Your order will be delivered to the school and sent home with your student.

Bake Sale...
Mmmm... check out the tempting baked creations from our talented Twin Groves Community. We will be selling mouth watering baked creations during the parent teacher conference times. Stop in and browse the book fair and get a snack to enjoy while you are waiting for your conference.

Checkbook Fundraiser:  We still have some of our Checkbooks left, and they make great gifts! Click here for the order form.  We will also have them available during conferences in the Learning Center by the bake sale and book fair.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS:
Ongoing               Checkbook Fundraiser
Ongoing               Box Tops for Education       
Ongoing               Magazine Sales – on-line order account # 2537538

11/22-26               Book Fair

11/25-26               Bake Sale

11/25                    Hospitality Committee dinner for staff
12/4                      Dessert Day - Original Bagel & Bialy
12/18                    Special Lunch - Weiner Take All

Hi Twin Groves Families!  Check out our news for this week...

Special Lunch is this Wednesday.  We will be serving Pastabilities to those students who ordered a lunch.

Culver's Fundraiser:  Our next community fundraiser will be at Culver's on Tuesday, November 19, from 4-9 pm.  Culver's is donating 20% of our group sales to Twin Groves!  Bring in the flyer or just mention Twin Groves to the cashier.  Be sure to check-in while you're there because the homeroom with the most participation will win free custard for their whole class! Click here for the flyer and more information.

Mark your Calendars - The Book Fair is coming to Twin Groves  
The Scholastic Book Fair is happening at Twin over the November parent -teacher conferences.  Your student can preview (and buy books) on Friday, November 22nd.

Book Fair Hours:
Friday, Nov. 22 from 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
Monday, Nov. 25 from 7:30 am - 1:30 pm and during conferences from 5 - 7 pm
Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 2 - 7 pm during conferences

Can't make it into the book fair?  Need suggestions for the family on what to buy your middle school student?  You can also check out our book fair online.  Here is the link for our book fair. This link is active from Nov. 16 through Dec 6.  Your order will be delivered to the school and sent home with your student.

Bake Sale...
Mmmm... check out the tempting baked creations from our talented Twin Groves Community. We will be selling mouth watering baked creations during the parent teacher conference times. Stop in and browse the book fair and get a snack to enjoy while you are waiting for your conference.

Checkbook Fundraiser:  We still have some of our Checkbooks left, and they make great gifts! Click here for the order form.  We will also have them available during conferences in the Learning Center by the bake sale and book fair.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS:
Ongoing               Checkbook Fundraiser
Ongoing               Box Tops for Education       
Ongoing               Magazine Sales – on-line order account # 2537538
11/19                    Culvers Benefit Night 4-9 pm
11/20                    Special Lunch - Pastabilities 
11/22-26               Book Fair
11/25-26               Bake Sale
12/4                      Dessert Day - Original Bagel & Bialy
12/18                    Special Lunch - Weiner Take All

Hey Twin Groves! November is off to a great start. Check out our news for this week...

The District 96 Floral Show was a big success again this year! It was an entertaining evening watching some creative floral arranging and enjoying delicious desserts. Some of the arrangements won by lucky raffle ticket holders are pictured here, and there are more pictures on the Twin Groves Facebook page. Proceeds from this event benefit the District 96 Kids in Need Fund. Thanks to Tracey Wright for her work in organizing this fun evening! 

 

 




Culvers Fundraiser:  Our next community fundraiser will be at Culvers on November 19, from 4-9 pm.  Culvers is donating 20% of our group sales to Twin Groves!  Bring in the flyer or just mention Twin Groves to the cashier.  Be sure to check-in while you're there because the homeroom with the most participation will win free custard for their whole class! Click here for the flyer and more information.

Mark your Calendars - The Book Fair is coming to Twin Groves  
The Scholastic Book Fair is happening at Twin over the November parent -teacher conferences.  Your student can preview (and buy books) on Friday, November 22nd.

Book Fair Hours:
Friday, Nov. 22 from 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
Monday, Nov. 25 from 7:30 am - 1:30 pm and during conferences from 5 - 7 pm
Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 2 - 7 pm during conferences

Can't make it into the book fair?  Need suggestions for the family on what to buy your middle school student?  You can also check out our book fair online.  Here is the link for our book fair. This link is active from Nov. 16 through Dec 6.  Your order will be delivered to the school and sent home with your student.

Bake Sale...
Mmmm... check out the tempting baked creations from our talented Twin Groves Community. We will be selling mouth watering baked creations during the parent teacher conference times. Stop in and browse the book fair and get a snack to enjoy while you are waiting for your conference.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS:
Ongoing               Checkbook Fundraiser
Ongoing               Box Tops for Education       
Ongoing               Magazine Sales – on-line order account # 2537538
11/19                    Culvers Benefit Night 4-9 pm
11/20                    Special Lunch - Pastabilities 
11/22-26               Book Fair
11/25-26               Bake Sale
12/4                      Dessert Day - Original Bagel & Bialy
12/18                    Special Lunch - Weiner Take All

Hey Twin Groves!  We hope you all had a great Halloween!  It sure was a busy week at Twin Groves.  We also have lots of PTO activities coming up in November.

Dessert Day is this Wednesday - we will be serving Culvers!

The District 96 All-PTO Floral Design Show is next Wed., Nov. 6th, 7:00 p.m. at Twin Groves! Tickets are $20 at the door (no pre-sale). Cash or check only.  Please join us for this fun evening.  Proceeds are going to the District 96 Kids In Need Fund.  Last year's audience LOVED IT, so here's your chance!  For more information click here.

Community Fundraisers:  
Thanks to everyone who participated in our Lou Malnati's Fundraiser on Monday.  We really appreciate your support!  Our next community fundraiser will be at Culvers on November 19, from 4-9 pm. The class that has the most participation will win free custard! Click here for more information.

Spirit Wear orders are being processed.  Delivery should be the week of November 11th. Thanks to Sharon Sapienza, our Spirit Wear chairperson, for all her hard work!

Mark your Calendars - The Book Fair is coming to Twin Groves  

The Scholastic Book Fair is happening at Twin over the November parent -teacher conferences.  Your student can preview (and buy books) on Friday, November 22nd.

Book Fair Hours:

Friday, Nov. 22 from 7:30 am - 2:30 pm

Monday, Nov. 25 from 7:30 am - 1:30 pm and during conferences from 5 - 7 pm

Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 2 - 7 pm during conferences

Can't make it into the book fair?  Need suggestions for the family on what to buy your middle school student?  You can also check out our book fair online.  Here is the link for our book fair. This link is active from Nov. 16 through Dec 6.  Your order will be delivered to the school and sent home with your student.

Bake Sale...
Mmmm... check out the tempting baked creations from our talented Twin Groves Community. We will be selling mouth watering baked creations during the parent teacher conference times. Stop in and browse the book fair and get a snack to enjoy while you are waiting for your conference.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS:
Ongoing               Checkbook Fundraiser
Ongoing               Box Tops for Education       
Ongoing               Magazine Sales – on-line order account # 2537538
11/6                      Dessert Day - Culvers
11/6                      District 96 Floral Design Show at 7 pm
11/19                    Culvers Benefit Night 4-9 pm
11/20                    Special Lunch - Pastabilities 
11/22-26               Book Fair
11/25-26               Bake Sale

Hey Twin Groves!  
Our Lou Malnati's Fundraiser is this Monday, October 28th!  Need a good excuse not to cook? Order from Lou's between 11 am and 10 pm, and they will donate 20% to Twin Groves PTO. Click here for the flyer that must accompany your order/payment.

It's not too late for Spirit Wear!  There has been a great response to the new Twin Groves Spirit Wear, so we have extended the order deadline until October 31st.  We have t-shirts, sweatshirts, and sweatpants.  Check out the order form to see what they look like. There are also samples in the office if you want to see them or check the size. Click here for the order form.

DISTRICT 96 ALL-PTO FLORAL DESIGN SHOW
Ready for something fun and different? Save Wed., Nov. 6th, 7:00 p.m., for the D96 PTOs' 2nd annual Evening of Floral Design, held at Twin Groves Middle School. Last year's audience LOVED IT, so here's your chance.... 

From your seat in the audience in Twin Groves Cafeteria, watch 4 talented florists, working simultaneously, create beautiful arrangements that lucky ticket holders will win. Or, win one of 8 gift certificates. Throughout, Emcee Joyce Grattoni (Flowers by Grattoni) entertains and educates with her commentary. A brief intermission gives everyone time to enjoy free refreshments and get an up-close look at some completed arrangements.

Give yourself this night out. You'll have fun and make a positive difference for our kids: Your attendance benefits the District 96 Kids in Need Fund, helping children in our own school community whose families are experiencing financial hardship.

Tickets are $20 at the door (no pre-sale). Cash or check only.

Mark Your Calendars:

The Book Fair is Coming to Twin Groves November 22-26! The book fair will run during the school day starting Friday 11/22, and during parent-teacher conferences on 11/25 and 11/26.  You can also check out all the delicious goodies at our Bake Sale during conferences.

Also coming in November is our next Community Fundraiser at Culvers on 11/19. 

UPCOMING EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS:
Ongoing               Checkbook Fundraiser
Ongoing               Box Tops for Education       
Ongoing               Magazine Sales – on-line order account # 2537538
10/28                    Lou Malnati's Fundraiser - Flyer 
10/31                    Spirit Wear orders due
11/6                      Dessert Day - Culvers
11/6                      District 96 Floral Design Show at 7 pm
11/19                    Culvers Benefit Night 4-9 pm
11/20                    Special Lunch - Pastabilities 
11/22-26               Book Fair
11/25-26               Bake Sale

Hey Twin Groves - We hope you all had a great week! 
If you have time this Saturday, October 19th, head to Wiener Take All for our District 96 PTO Fundraiser from 12 pm  - 8 pm.  Ten percent of sales will go to support Willow Grove School. For more information click here.

It's not too late for Spirit Wear!  There has been a great response to the new Twin Groves Spirit Wear, so we are extending the order deadline until October 31st.  We have t-shirts, sweatshirts, and sweatpants.  Check out the order form to see what they look like. There are also samples in the office if you want to see them or check the size. Click here for the order form.

Magazine Sales have wrapped up the in-school collection, but you can still order on-line throughout the school year and support Twin Groves!  To order directly, just click on this Link , or you can go to www.gaschoolstore.com and order through the account number provided (# 2537538).  For more information Click here.  

Lou Malnati's will be our next Community Fundraiser!  Need a good excuse not to cook? Order from Lou's on October 28 between 11 am and 10 pm, and they will donate 20% to Twin Groves PTO. Click here for the flyer that must accompany your order/payment.

DISTRICT 96 ALL-PTO FLORAL DESIGN SHOW
Ready for something fun and different? Save Wed., Nov. 6th, 7:00 p.m., for the D96 PTOs' 2nd annual Evening of Floral Design, held at Twin Groves Middle School. Last year's audience LOVED IT, so here's your chance.... 

From your seat in the audience in Twin Groves Cafeteria, watch 4 talented florists, working simultaneously, create beautiful arrangements that lucky ticket holders will win. Or, win one of 8 gift certificates. Throughout, Emcee Joyce Grattoni (Flowers by Grattoni) entertains and educates with her commentary. A brief intermission gives everyone time to enjoy free refreshments and get an up-close look at some completed arrangements.

Give yourself this night out. You'll have fun and make a positive difference for our kids: Your attendance benefits the District 96 Kids in Need Fund, helping children in our own school community whose families are experiencing financial hardship.

Tickets are $20 at the door (no pre-sale). Cash or check only.

Mark Your Calendars:
The Book Fair is Coming to Twin Groves November 22-26!The book fair will run during the school day starting Friday 11/22, and during parent-teacher conferences on 11/25 and 11/26.  You can also check out all the delicious goodies at our Bake Sale during conferences.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS:
Ongoing               Checkbook Fundraiser
Ongoing               Box Tops for Education       
Ongoing               Magazine Sales – on-line order account # 2537538
10/19                    District 96 PTO Wiener Take All Fundraiser
10/28                    Lou Malnati's Fundraiser - Flyer 
10/31                    Spirit Wear orders due
11/6                      Dessert Day - Culvers
11/6                      District 96 Floral Design Show at 7 pm
11/19                    Culvers Benefit Night 4-9 pm
11/20                    Special Lunch - Pastabilities 
11/22-26               Book Fair
11/25-26               Bake Sale

Hey Twin Groves!  This week we will wrap up some fundraisers, and we have some new events coming up.  Check out the information below for all the details:

Special Lunch is this Wednesday, and we are serving Culvers.

Last Call for Spirit Wear!  Order Twin Groves Spirit Wear to wear on Spirit Fridays or any day!  We have t-shirts, sweatshirts, and sweatpants.  Check out the order form to see what they look like. There are also samples in the office if you want to see them or check the size.  Orders are due by October 18. Click here for the order form.

Magazine Sales final turn-in for paper order forms is October 15! You can order on-line throughout the school year and still support Twin Groves!  To order directly, just click on this Link , or you can go to www.gaschoolstore.com and order through the account number provided (# 2537538).  For more information Click here.  

Lou Malnati's will be our next Community Fundraiser!  Need a good excuse not to cook? Order from Lou's on October 28 between 11 am and 10 pm, and they will donate 20% to Twin Groves PTO. Click here for the flyer that must accompany your order/payment.

DISTRICT96 ALL-PTO FLORAL DESIGN SHOW

Ready for something fun and different? Save Wed., Nov. 6th, 7:00 p.m., for the D96 PTOs' 2nd annual Evening of Floral Design, held at Twin Groves Middle School. Last year's audience LOVED IT, so here's your chance.... 

From your seat in the audience in Twin Groves Cafeteria, watch 4 talented florists, working simultaneously, create beautiful arrangements that lucky ticket holders will win. Or, win one of 8 gift certificates. Throughout, Emcee Joyce Grattoni (Flowers by Grattoni) entertains and educates with her commentary. A brief intermission gives everyone time to enjoy free refreshments and get an up-close look at some completed arrangements.

Give yourself this night out. You'll have fun and make a positive difference for our kids: Your attendance benefits the District 96 Kids in Need Fund, helping children in our own school community whose families are experiencing financial hardship.

Tickets are $20 at the door (no pre-sale). Cash or check only.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS:

Ongoing               Checkbook Fundraiser

Ongoing               Box Tops for Education       

10/15                    Magazine Sales – final turn-in (account # 2537538)

10/16                    Special Lunch - Culvers

10/18                    Spirit Wear orders due
10/19                    District 96 PTO Wiener Take All Fundraiser

10/28                    Lou Malnati's Fundraiser - Flyer 

11/6                      Dessert Day - Culvers

11/6                      District 96 Floral Design Show at 7 pm

11/20                    Special Lunch - Pastabilities          

11/22-26               Book Fair

11/25-26               Bake Sale