Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences
At Grove Avenue Elementary School we encourage communications on behalf of our students. One of the hallmarks of an excellent school and a strong school culture is a high degree of positive interaction and mutual support between home and the classroom. Twice each year, once in October and once in March, time is provided for parent teacher conferences. During these conferences we seek to accomplish three objectives: (1) discussing your child’s progress, (2) providing parents the opportunity to share their observations of their child’s progress, and (3) providing the opportunity to share information and discuss plans between teacher and parent and make plans on behalf of your child. Discussions at the spring conferences should primarily be focused on progress and plans for this school year.
Spring conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, March 22nd from 4-8 p.m. and Thursday, March 23rd from 3-7 p.m. (As a reminder, there is no school for students on Friday, March 24th.) We ask that you plan accordingly in order to schedule conferences during the conference days designated by the District.
The allotment of time designated for spring conferences and the number of spaces available is more limited than the fall window. We value your support and will try our best to connect with parents who would like to communicate regarding their child, however, a conference may not be needed for every student. In addition to classroom teachers, other certified personnel and staff are available for a conference.
Once again, we are using the system “Meet the Teacher” for parents to sign-up for conferences. The sign-up is open until this Sunday, March 12th at midnight. When signing up, parents will need to indicate whether they plan to attend the conference in person or would prefer a conference via Zoom. Please click on the link below for directions to use “Meet the Teacher” in order to sign-up. When parents log on, they will be able to sign-up for conferences for multiple children and for any staff member that works with their child including our art, gym, music, and library teachers. Conferences with specials teachers are not required, but are an option we are offering to parents. In addition, all related services staff members will be available to meet with parents separately from the conferences with classroom teachers. As a result, parents can also schedule conference times with our Social Worker, Speech and Language Pathologist, Reading Resource Teachers, Multilingual Learner Teacher, Special Education Resource Teachers, and the Extended Teacher. It is highly recommended that parents meet with any related service staff member that works with their child.
Grove “Meet the Teacher” Parent Guide in English
Grove “Meet the Teacher” Parent Guide in Spanish
Summer School Course Registration is Open
Summer school in Barrington begins on Monday, June 5, 2023 for all grade levels. Course catalogs are available on our summer school webpage and registration for all levels is open and can be completed by visiting the summer school webpage! Please note that due to Build 220 construction happening this summer at several schools, there are a few location changes. I have included the information below regarding programs for Grove Students:
The elementary summer school program that is traditionally held at Barbara B. Rose Elementary will be held at Grove Avenue Elementary. This program serves students from Countryside, Grove, Sunny Hill and Rose.
The Jump Start and Dual Language programs traditionally held at Sunny Hill Elementary will be held at Sunny Hill.
5 Essentials Survey
Please click on the links below to a letter regarding an important survey for the parents of Grove Avenue School. The results of this survey will be included as a portion of our official School Report Card and school ranking next fall. As a result, your participation and input is important, as we need at least 20% of our parent population to participate. Students in grades four and five, as well as, the Grove Avenue Staff will be participating in the survey.
The survey will be open until the beginning of April, but please take a few minutes to complete the survey as soon as possible. It takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.
Due to the fact that our district office is located in Lake County, parents will need to choose Lake County at the login page in order to then access the Grove link. Links to the survey site are included in the letter! Please feel free to contact Mrs. Matthews directly with any questions regarding the survey.
Upcoming Dates
Saturday, March 11th - 4th/5th Grade Orchestra Solo & Ensemble Festival, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Sunday, March 12th - District Choir Performance at Barrington High School
Sunday, March 12th - Daylight Savings Time Ends, Clocks Spring Forward at 2 a.m.
Sunday, March 12th - Sign-Up for Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences Closes at 11:59 p.m.
Monday, March 13th - Java with Dr. Hunt, 5:30-6:30 p.m. @ District Office
Thursday, March 16th - Family Reading Program, Week #4 Logs Due
Friday, March 17th - Family Reading Program, Week #4 Celebration
Tuesday, March 21st - March PTO Meeting, 9:15 a.m. in the MRP at Grove
Wednesday, March 22nd - Family Reading Program, Week #5 Logs Due
Wednesday, March 22nd - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4-8 p.m.
Wednesday, March 22nd - Moretti's Dine and Share, all day
Thursday, March 23rd - Family Reading Program, Week #5 Celebration
Thursday, March 23rd - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 3-7 p.m.
Friday, March 24th - Yearbook Order Deadline
Friday, March 24th - In-Service Day, NO SCHOOL
March 27th - March 31st - Spring Break, NO SCHOOL
Monday, April 3rd - School Resumes
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