And so it ends...We can’t believe the year is over already!!  We would like to give a big thank you to our outgoing Exec Board members: Wynne Baruch, Chris Eng and Tammy Pollack. We also salute all of our 2012-13 chairs and volunteers. The PTO mission is to support the educational, academic, community and social activities of Twin Groves Middle School and School District #96. We wouldn't be successful without all of you! The many hands make the work easier. 

New Beginnings... Your 2013-14 Twin Groves Executive Board is:

• Co- Presidents:  Dianne Newmark and Susan Benyukhis
• Vice-President:  Linda Kull
• Co-Treasurers :  Myra Hersh and Joanne Fogliatti
• Corresponding Secretary:   Jodi Pease
• Recording Secretary:  Tracey Wright

The Last Hurrah... As we close out the school year the last two PTO events are treats to the students of Twin Groves. Our 8th graders were treated to ice cream on their last full day of school today. The remaining 6th and 7th graders have a 'fine' dining experience on their last full day of school June 5th.

Locker Set-Up Day  Stay tuned - we'll be looking for your help on Locker set-up day - Tuesday, Aug. 20 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. You can volunteer for this and all of our 2013-14 activities by going here.

Volunteers apply here... In case you missed our plea for help above. 

Community Fundraisers - Thanks to those of you who turned out for our last fundraiser- Yogurtland! We look forward to seeing you next year. 

2013 Class Gift - We have contracted with a muralist Timm Etters to create a mural for Twin Groves. We have designated the class gifts from 2011-13 to use towards this exciting project. Stay tuned for updates next year.

NOTICE regarding Special Lunch and Dessert Day for 2013/2014

Because District 96 receives state funding for our school lunch program, a special waiver was necessary to allow District 96 School PTOs to offer the option of Special Lunches and Dessert Days to our students. This waiver will expire on December 31^st, 2013. It is the District’s intention to reapply for the waiver so that our PTOs can continue to make available the option of offering Special Lunches and Dessert Days.

District 96 PTOs will be working with their local food vendors to offer Special Lunches and Dessert Days September 2013 through December 2013; however, no additional ordering or collection for Special Lunches or Dessert Days can occur for the balance of the school year (i.e., Jan. 2014–June 2014) unless the next waiver request is approved.

If the waiver is approved again, we will determine our Special Lunch and Dessert Day options and notify you as soon as possible. Of course, this question of waiver renewal will affect the committees, volunteer schedules, and the ordering process.

As you may know, Dessert Days and Special Lunches generate a significant percentage of the revenue PTOs collect. If the waiver allowing Special Lunches and Dessert Days isnot renewed, the negative impact on PTO budgets will be significant and affect future PTO programs and events and donations we were able to receive previously.

As it becomes available, we will share more information with our District 96 parent community. If you have any questions concerning this, you can contact the PTO presidents – Jodi Pease (jjpease@sbcglobal.net) or Dianne Newmark (thenewmarks@comcast.net).

Sincerely,

Twin Groves PTO

UPCOMING EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS: 

6/5                PTO Sponsored 6th & 7th Grade Lunch

8/20              Locker Set up day - 4 pm - 7pm

You are Cordially Invited!!! Meet the New Principal!! Our final PTO general meeting of the year is on Tuesday, May 28th, 7:00 p.m. at Twin Groves. Please come - our new principal Jessica Barnes will be joining us. At this meeting, we will be deciding on the budget for next year, confirming our Exec Board and Chairpeople and completing our 2012-13 school year. All Chairpeople for 2013-14 should plan on attending to get their committee information.

The Last Hurrah... As we close out the school year the last two PTO events are treats to the students of Twin Groves. Our 8th graders are treated to ice cream on their last full day of school on May 31. The remaining 6th and 7th graders have a 'fine' dining experience on their last full day of school June 5th.

Community Fundraisers - Thanks to those of you who turned out and got a pizza at Lou's on Wednesday. We appreciate your support. We have one more fundraiser - Yogurtland! On May 27-30 between 12:00pm - 6:00pm - just mention Twin Groves when you order and Twin will get 15% of the sales. 

NOTICE regarding Special Lunch and Dessert Day for 2013/2014

Because District 96 receives state funding for our school lunch program, a special waiver was necessary to allow District 96 School PTOs to offer the option of Special Lunches and Dessert Days to our students. This waiver will expire on December 31^st, 2013. It is the District’s intention to reapply for the waiver so that our PTOs can continue to make available the option of offering Special Lunches and Dessert Days.

District 96 PTOs will be working with their local food vendors to offer Special Lunches and Dessert Days September 2013 through December 2013; however, no additional ordering or collection for Special Lunches or Dessert Days can occur for the balance of the school year (i.e., Jan. 2014–June 2014) unless the next waiver request is approved.

If the waiver is approved again, we will determine our Special Lunch and Dessert Day options and notify you as soon as possible. Of course, this question of waiver renewal will affect the committees, volunteer schedules, and the ordering process.

As you may know, Dessert Days and Special Lunches generate a significant percentage of the revenue PTOs collect. If the waiver allowing Special Lunches and Dessert Days isnot renewed, the negative impact on PTO budgets will be significant and affect future PTO programs and events and donations we were able to receive previously.

As it becomes available, we will share more information with our District 96 parent community. If you have any questions concerning this, you can contact the PTO presidents – Jodi Pease (jjpease@sbcglobal.net) or Dianne Newmark (thenewmarks@comcast.net).

Sincerely,

Twin Groves PTO

UPCOMING EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS: 

5/28              PTO General Meeting

5/31              Eighth Grade - ice cream day

6/5                PTO Sponsored 6th & 7th Grade Lunch

Community Fundraisers in May!! - We will be having a Lou Malnati's fundraiser on May 22nd. Please bring this Lou Malnati's flyer with you.

You are Cordially Invited!!! Our final PTO general meeting of the year is on Tuesday, May 28th, 7:00 p.m. at Twin Groves. Please come. We will be deciding on the budget for next year, confirming our Exec Board and Chairpeople and completing our 2012-13 school year. All Chairpeople for 2013-14 should plan on attending to get their committee information.

The Last Hurrah... As we close out the school year the last two PTO events are treats to the students of Twin Groves. Our 8th graders are treated to ice cream on their last full day of school on May 31. The remaining 6th and 7th graders have a 'fine' dining experience on their last full day of school June 5th.

NOTICE regarding Special Lunch and Dessert Day for 2013/2014

Because District 96 receives state funding for our school lunch program, a special waiver was necessary to allow District 96 School PTOs to offer the option of Special Lunches and Dessert Days to our students. This waiver will expire on December 31^st, 2013. It is the District’s intention to reapply for the waiver so that our PTOs can continue to make available the option of offering Special Lunches and Dessert Days.

District 96 PTOs will be working with their local food vendors to offer Special Lunches and Dessert Days September 2013 through December 2013; however, no additional ordering or collection for Special Lunches or Dessert Days can occur for the balance of the school year (i.e., Jan. 2014–June 2014) unless the next waiver request is approved.

If the waiver is approved again, we will determine our Special Lunch and Dessert Day options and notify you as soon as possible. Of course, this question of waiver renewal will affect the committees, volunteer schedules, and the ordering process.

As you may know, Dessert Days and Special Lunches generate a significant percentage of the revenue PTOs collect. If the waiver allowing Special Lunches and Dessert Days is not renewed, the negative impact on PTO budgets will be significant and affect future PTO programs and events and donations we were able to receive previously.

As it becomes available, we will share more information with our District 96 parent community. If you have any questions concerning this, you can contact the PTO presidents – Jodi Pease (jjpease@sbcglobal.net) or Dianne Newmark (thenewmarks@comcast.net).

Sincerely,

Twin Groves PTO

UPCOMING EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS: 

5/22              Lou Malnati's Fundraiser

5/28              PTO General Meeting

5/31              Eighth Grade - ice cream day

6/5                PTO Sponsored 6th & 7th Grade Lunch

Community Fundraisers in May!! - We will be having a Lou Malnati's fundraiser on May 22nd. Please bring this Lou Malnati's flyer with you.

Staff Appreciation The Twin Groves staff were treated to a sports themed week of favorite foods by the Staff Appreciation committee. Kudos to our chairs - Susan Benyukhis, Dianne Newmark and Gladys Youkhanna and all the PTO supporters - we couldn't do it without you. 

The PTO still needs a few good hands!!! We still have a few open positions on our PTO committees for next year.  Please consider being a co-chairperson for Magazine Sales, Spirit Wear, or Winter Bash. For more information contact Dianne Newmark (thenewmarks@comcast.net) or Jodi Pease (jjpease@sbcglobal.net).

Special Lunch - the last Special Lunch is May 15th. We will be serving Pizanoz.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS: 

5/15              Special Lunch - Pizanoz

5/22              Lou Malnati's Fundraiser

Community Fundraisers in May!! - There will be another Weiner Take All - D96 day this Saturday, May 4th. We will be having a Lou Malnati's fundraiser on May 22nd. Please bring this Lou Malnati's flyer with you.

The PTO still needs a few good hands!!! We still have a few open positions on our PTO committees for next year.  Please consider being a co-chairperson for Magazine Sales, Spirit Wear, or Winter Bash. For more information contact Dianne Newmark (thenewmarks@comcast.net) or Jodi Pease (jjpease@sbcglobal.net).

Dessert Day - the last dessert day is May 8th. We will be serving Dairy Queen.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS: 

5/4                Weiner Take All Disrict 96 Benefit Day
5/8                Dessert Day - Dairy Queen
5/15              Special Lunch - Pizanoz

5/22              Lou Malnati's Fundraiser