Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Here's what's happening at Twin Groves...

Dessert Day is this Wednesday, May 7th.  We will be serving S'mores Sundaes.

Staff Appreciation Week is next week, May 5 - 9!  Our Staff Appreciation committee is planning fabulous, college-themed meals Tuesday through Friday for our amazing teachers and staff at Twin Groves.  If you are interested in donating anything for this event, please contact Susan Benyukhis at sbenyukhis@yahoo.com.

Wendy's Fundraiser  Our Next Community Fundraiser will be at Wendy's on Half Day Road - May 20th and 28th from 5 - 8 pm!  Just come in during that time on either (or both) days and Twin Groves will receive 15% of the proceeds!  No flyer is necessary. Another easy way to support our school!

Twin Groves Needs YOU!!!! Although our children are growing up, the school still needs the help and support of parents!  PTO fundraisers help provide many necessities and "extras" that our students enjoy. We still have MANY openings for PTO Executive Board and Committee Chairpersons for next year.  Please think about whether you might be able to volunteer for one of these positions. Click on this link for descriptions of our openings and Click Here to sign up!. If you have any questions, you can contact Dianne Newmark at thenewmarks@comcast.net or Susan Benyukhis at sbenyukhis@yahoo.com.  

UPCOMING EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS:
Ongoing                Box Tops for Education
Ongoing                Magazine Sales – on-line order account # 2537538
5/5-9                     Staff Appreciation Week
5/7                        Dessert Day - S'mores Sundaes
5/17                      District 96 Wiener Take All Fundraiser - 12 - 8 pm
5/20                      Wendy's Fundraiser - 5 - 8 pm
5/21                      Special Lunch - Papa John's Pizza
5/27                      PTO General Meeting - 7pm
5/28                      Wendy's Fundraiser - 5 - 8 pm
5/30                      8th grade ice cream day
6/3                        PTO Lunch for 6th and 7th grades

Friday, April 25, 2014

Hi Twin Groves!  Here's our news for this week...

Twin Groves Needs YOU!!!! Although our children are growing up, the school still needs the help and support of parents!  PTO fundraisers help provide many necessities and "extras" that our students enjoy. We still have MANY openings for PTO Executive Board and Committee Chairpersons for next year.  Please think about whether you might be able to volunteer for one of these positions. Click on this link for descriptions of our openings and Click Here to sign up!. If you have any questions, you can contact Dianne Newmark at thenewmarks@comcast.net or Susan Benyukhis at sbenyukhis@yahoo.com.  

Wendy's Fundraiser  Our Next Community Fundraiser will be at Wendy's on Half Day Road - May 20th and 28th from 5 - 8 pm!  Just come in during that time on either (or both) days and Twin Groves will receive 15% of the proceeds!  No flyer is necessary. Another easy way to support our school!

UPCOMING EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS:
Ongoing                Box Tops for Education
Ongoing                Magazine Sales – on-line order account # 2537538
5/5-9                     Staff Appreciation Week
5/7                        Dessert Day - S'mores Sundaes
5/20                      Wendy's Fundraiser - 5 - 8 pm
5/21                      Special Lunch - Papa John's Pizza
5/27                      PTO General Meeting - 7pm
5/28                      Wendy's Fundraiser - 5 - 8 pm
5/30                      8th grade ice cream day
6/3                        PTO Lunch for 6th and 7th grades

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Hi Twin Groves!  We hope you had a great week!  Our Nominating Committee is meeting soon to plan for next year.  Please read below and consider volunteering for a PTO position next year....

Twin Groves Needs YOU!!!! Although our children are growing up, the school still needs the help and support of parents!  PTO fundraisers help provide many necessities and "extras" that our students enjoy. We still have MANY openings for PTO Executive Board and Committee Chairpersons for next year.  Please think about whether you might be able to volunteer for one of these positions. Click on this link for descriptions of our openings and Click Here to sign up!. If you have any questions, you can contact Dianne Newmark at thenewmarks@comcast.net or Susan Benyukhis at sbenyukhis@yahoo.com.  

Winter Bash Proceeds - Due to the great attendance at this year's Winter Bash, Twin Groves was able to raise $400 for the American Cancer Society!  Way to go!

UPCOMING EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS:
Ongoing                Box Tops for Education
Ongoing                Magazine Sales – on-line order account # 2537538
5/5-9                     Staff Appreciation Week
5/7                        Dessert Day - S'mores Sundaes
5/21                      Special Lunch - Papa John's Pizza
5/27                      PTO General Meeting - 7pm
5/30                      8th grade ice cream day
6/3                        PTO Lunch for 6th and 7th grades

Friday, April 11, 2014

Hi Twin Groves!  We hope everyone had a great week.  Thanks to everyone who participated in our Go Roma Fundraiser on Tuesday.  We really appreciate your support!

Twin Groves Needs YOU!!!! Although our children are growing up, the school still needs the help and support of parents!  PTO fundraisers help provide many necessities and "extras" that our students enjoy. We still have MANY openings for PTO Executive Board and Committee Chairpersons for next year.  Please think about whether you might be able to volunteer for one of these positions. Click on this link for descriptions of our openings and Click Here to sign up!. If you have any questions, you can contact Dianne Newmark at thenewmarks@comcast.net or Susan Benyukhis at sbenyukhis@yahoo.com.  

Last Call for 8th Grade T-shirts!
Do you have an 8th grader?  You can order them a Stevenson Class of 2018 T-shirt for just $5 ($7 for 2X and 3X)!  Don't miss your last chance to order! The Order Deadline has been extended to Thursday, April 17th.  Get your order form HERE.  

Winter Bash Proceeds - Due to the great attendance at this year's Winter Bash, Twin Groves was able to raise $400 for the American Cancer Society!  Way to go!

UPCOMING EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS:
Ongoing                Box Tops for Education
Ongoing                Magazine Sales – on-line order account # 2537538
4/17                      8th Grade T-shirt - order deadline
5/5-9                     Staff Appreciation Week
5/7                        Dessert Day - S'mores Sundaes
5/21                      Special Lunch - Papa John's Pizza
5/27                      PTO General Meeting - 7pm
5/30                      8th grade ice cream day
6/3                        PTO Lunch for 6th and 7th grades

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Hi Twin Groves!  We hope everyone enjoyed a nice Spring Break.  Now that we are heading into the end of the school year, we hope you will strongly consider volunteering to be part of the PTO next year.  Although our children are growing up, the school still needs the help and support of parents!  PTO fundraisers help provide many necessities and "extras" that our students enjoy.  Please see below for more information about how you can get involved! 

Twin Groves PTO Exec Board and Chairpersons - We are looking ahead to the next school year and trying to fill open positions in our PTO.  We have several positions open on our board as well as our many committees, so please think about whether you might be able to volunteer for one of these positions. Click on this link for descriptions of our openings and Click Here to sign up!. If you have any questions, you can contact Dianne Newmark at thenewmarks@comcast.net or Susan Benyukhis at sbenyukhis@yahoo.com.  

Go Roma Fundraiser - Tuesday, April 8th!  Come out to Go Roma in Lincolnshire for our next community fundraiser on April 8th, from 11am to 9pm.  They are donating 20% of the proceeds to Twin!  Bring in the                                                               flyer (Click Here) or mention Twin Groves when                                                                     ordering.

Special Lunch is this Wednesday, April 9th!  We are serving Wiener Take All.  This was originally scheduled for 4/16, but was moved up a week to avoid any conflicts with Passover.

8th Grade T-shirts!
Do you have an 8th grader?  You can order them a Stevenson Class of 2018 T-shirt for just $5 ($7 for 2X and 3X)!  Orders are due April 11th.  Get your order form HERE.  

Winter Bash Proceeds - Due to the great attendance at this year's Winter Bash, Twin Groves was able to raise $400 for the American Cancer Society!  Way to go!

UPCOMING EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS:
Ongoing                Box Tops for Education
Ongoing                Magazine Sales – on-line order account # 2537538
4/8                        Go Roma Fundraiser - 11am - 9 pm
4/9                        Special Lunch Wiener Take All
4/11                      8th Grade T-shirt - order deadline
5/5-9                     Staff Appreciation Week
5/7                        Dessert Day - S'mores Sundaes
5/21                      Special Lunch - Papa John's Pizza
5/27                      PTO General Meeting - 7pm
5/30                      8th grade ice cream day
6/3                        PTO Lunch for 6th and 7th grades