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April 4 - 8 - Illinois Assessment of Readiness (Grades 3-5)

April 14 - Capannari's Coolest School Competition

April 15 - No School

The company that provides the Shield tests to us on Wednesdays requires that students be masked when they are turning in their sample. If you would like your student to continue testing, please make sure they have a mask on Wednesdays.

Customize 2 pages for free! Add photos from your computer, Facebook, Instagram, Google Drive, and more. The 2 custom pages are FREE and are printed ONLY in your book. Want more pages? Each additional 2 pages is just $0.99.

To Purchase & Customize Your Yearbook:

1. Go to www.treering.com/validate
2. Enter the school passcode: 101420920614932

Regular Price: $16.75 + tax

Deadline to Order: Friday, April 1, 2022

IG students in grades 3, 4 and 5 will be completing the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) April 4-8. The IAR is a computer-administered state assessment and accountability measure for Illinois students enrolled in a public school. All students in 3-5th grade are tested on the English Language Arts and Mathematics Illinois Learning Standards. Please remind your student to bring a charged chromebook and headphones every day next week 4/4-4/8 for testing.

2022-23 Registration for all students is open Friday, April 1. To register your child, please log in to your PowerSchool account and complete all of the forms. If you have multiple students in the district you will need to complete the forms for each student.

We are also hosting a Registration Assistance Day for any district family who needs help completing the process. This will take place on Wednesday, April 20 at Euclid. People can attend from 9 to 11 a.m. OR 5 to 7:30 p.m. No appointment is necessary.

Visit rtsd26.org/registration for more information or call the district office with questions.

The River Trails Education Foundation is bringing back their annual Flower and Plant Sale after a pause due to the pandemic.

This year's beautiful flowers and plants come from Michigan. Orders can be placed online and are due by Monday, April 11. The pick-up day is set for Saturday, May 7, the Saturday before Mothers' Day, from 9 a.m to 11 a.m at River Trails Middle School.

Proceeds from the sale will go toward enrichment programs for the district that are not funded through typical tax funds and other channels. Past fundraising efforts have been able to provide library carts for Prairie Trails School, several teacher grants, a $15,000 donation to the RTMS science lab, and steel drums for the RTMS band. The annual Flower and Plant Sale is the RTEF's largest fundraiser.

You can learn more about the RTEF on our website.

Please keep all pets on a tightly held leash when on or near school property. Pets should not be on the blacktop during arrival or dismissal.

April 15 is a non-attendance day for all RTSD26 students.

Want to choose your own schedule and help make a difference in our students’ lives? Come join us as a substitute teacher! We have an immediate need for subs at all of our schools. Daily rates were recently increased! For more information or to apply, visit applitrack.com/rtsd26/onlineapp/default.aspx.

Week of April 4

**Menu items subject to change due to availability and supply chain disruptions. A meal will always be available for every student who would like one.**

Our mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.

Website: https://www.rtsd26.org/schools/ig/ptc/index
Twitter: @GrovePtc

Are you looking for a way to volunteer and get involved at Indian Grove?

The Indian Grove PTC gives parents and teachers the opportunity to work together to supplement and enrich the educational experience for our students. With the return to in-person events again this spring, we will be looking for volunteers to help create a fun experience for the students and to support our teachers and staff.

We'll be looking for PTC Board Members, Committee heads and volunteers for upcoming events. There will be several opportunities to volunteer your time this spring and next school year. We'd love to have you join us!

This May, we need a Committee Head for Breakfast with Buddies - May 10 & 11, 2022.

This committee head will organize a special breakfast with your favorite relatives. Communicate the event, take orders, purchase the food and beverage, organize volunteers, and set up the cafeteria the morning of the event. This event is held on two consecutive mornings before school in May.

For the 2022 - 2023 school year, we have these PTC Board and Committee Openings:

PTC Vice President (2022-2023 School year)

• Assists the president(s) and carries out duties in his or her absence

• Coordinates, recruits and motivates the Committee heads and updating the Committee head spreadsheet.

• Organizes Effie Tsoronis Award and Volunteer appreciation.

PTC Secretary (2022-2023 School year):

• Keeps all records of the PTC, including minutes, agendas, and bylaws.

• Handles the PTC email communications and correspondence.

• During PTC meetings:

• Takes attendance, presents the draft minutes of the previous meeting, making any corrections.

• Ensure approved minutes are included in the PTC's permanent record.

• Takes minutes, including counting and recording any votes

Please email indiangroveptc@gmail.com if interested in any positions or with any questions. Thank you!

Dads, are you looking to build companionship and memories with your daughters? Then go camping with the Zuni Princesses. Registration for the Mountain Nation spring campout is open. We will be at Camp Benson in Mount Carroll, IL, April 29-May 1. Depending on the weather, activities may include: zip line, archery, kayaking, atlatl and hatchet throwing, high ropes and rock climbing, gaga ball, arts and crafts, and a nature trail with a canyon. This a new camp for Mountain Nation, and it has gotten rave reviews from the boys, so this will be a great camp out go on for new and veteran campers. The price is $93 per camper, the same for one night or two, but for planning purposes, please select the number of nights you to plan to attend. Registration deadline is Tuesday, April 12th. There are a limited number of places, so register early to reserve your spot. Go to www.BigWaters.org and select Event Registration to register.

Email: wtimmins@rtsd26.org
Website: http://ig.rtsd26.org/
Location: 1340 North Burning Bush Lane, Mount Prospect, IL, USA
Phone: (847) 298-1976
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndianGroveSchool
Twitter: @IndianGroveEdu