Grove Incoming 6th Graders

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We are excited to officially welcome you and your student to Grove Junior High School for the 2025-2026 school year. The transition to middle school is an exciting milestone, and we are committed to making this journey a smooth and successful one for both students and families.

We know that starting middle school brings a mix of emotions—excitement, anticipation, and maybe even a few nerves. Please know that our entire team is here to support you every step of the way. If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to our office.

Alison Jenski, Principal, jenski.alison@ccsd59.org

Daniel Allaway, Assistant Principal, allaway.daniel@ccsd59.org

Jennifer Browning, Assistant Principal, browning.jennifer@ccsd59.org

Jeremy Stroud, Assistant Principal, stroud.jeremy@ccsd59.org

We can’t wait to meet you and your student and begin this journey together.

This one-time event brings all incoming 6th-grade families together to engage in the first experience of junior high school and meet the administrative team and some 6th-grade teachers.

Here, we will share with families:

• the junior high schedule

• academic programming

• general expectations

• Sports, activities, and clubs

• Elective choices

We have two sessions due to large attendance. The first session begins at 4:45 and the second session begins at 6:00 in the cafeteria.

Students are welcome to attend with their parents.

At Info night, families will get the elective selection form. This elective selection form is due to your child's 5th grade teacher by April 21st. These selection forms will then be brought over to Grove on their field trip day so Grove administration can review their forms with them.

The electives selection form is attached below.

At the end of April and the start of May, Grove Junior High will host elementary school visits designed to provide incoming students with a tailored experience led by our Student Leaders. These visits give students an inside look at junior high from a student’s perspective, helping them feel more comfortable with the transition.

During their visit, students will participate in:

• An introduction to Grove Junior High

• Meet-and-greet sessions with teachers and counselors

• an overview of coursework expectations

• A school tour and Bingo challenge

• Final elective discussions and selection process to complete schedule planning

To further personalize the experience, junior high administrators will visit elementary schools the week before to gather questions from students. This allows us to tailor the visit based on what incoming students want to know and learn.

We are excited to support our future Elks as they prepare for this next step!

• Monday, April 28th- Byrd and Rupley

• Thursday, May 1st- Ridge and Clearmont

• Friday, May 2nd- Salt Creek (walking trip with a rain date of May 9th)

Every year, our incoming 6th graders have orientation at Grove for 1 morning the week before school starts. The exact date will be determined soon and be shared out.

Even if you have had students at our junior high before, we highly encourage your child attends orientation. With new schedules and structures in place next year, orientation is a key opportunity to understand the logistics and expectations of junior high.

During orientation, we will provide important information about:

• Daily schedules – understanding class rotations and key transitions

• Building logistics and expectations – key policies, procedures, and how to navigate junior high

• Touring the school with student ambassadors

• Participate in interactive activities to start building new frienships

We look forward to guiding students and families through this exciting transition!

Welcome to Grove Junior High School!

The Grove Junior High PTO is a non-profit organization established for the purpose of enhancing our students’ educational, social, and extracurricular experiences. We are a partnership of parents, teachers, and administrators dedicated to making a difference through volunteerism, community involvement, and fundraising efforts for our children.

We look forward to having you as part of the Grove family and cannot wait to see you in the Fall!

Any questions please reach out to Cassie Sears. ptopresident.grove@gmail.com

💚Grove PTO💛

Facebook-ask to join Grove Jr. High Families

https://www.facebook.com/groups/426126980773598/?ref=share_group_link

Instagram

@grove_junior_high_families

Twitter

@grovepto

You can also find this information at:

https://grove.ccsd59.org/about/parent-teacher-organization-pto/

If you are interested in becoming a chair member, please contact Cassie Sears, PTO President at ptopresident.grove@gmail.com

Get your Grove Spiritwear and be ready to show it off for the First Day of 6th Grade!

We will have hoodies, croc charms and t-shirts available for sale at 6th grade information night on April 2nd. Take it home the same day! Cash, check or credit card accepted.

Parents, we are so excited to have partnered with “1st Day School Supplies” this year.

They are going to help us save up to 30% over shopping at “Big Box” stores like Target, Walmart and Amazon. Better yet, they are the undisputed leader in custom kitting school supplies. Providing us with only brand names you trust and respect like Ticonderoga, Crayola, Elmer's and Clorox. So, what are you waiting for? Buy early and save! Kits will be delivered directly to the school and your child can pick them up from the PTO table at “Open Locker Night” in August. The last day to order is July 1st. Paper order forms are also available upon request.

Click here to order!

Lastly, join us on May 13th from 4:30 to 6:30pm for Kona Ice in the parking lot of Grove Jr High for our last Dine n Share of the 2024-2025 School Year. It will be a great way to meet fellow students and get a yummy treat!

The junior high principals have met with each 5th grade teacher already to start conversations about the transition to middle school. The junior high principals have gathered feedback on student course scheduling from all 5th grade classroom teachers, TDP teachers, and intervention teachers.

Final placements for advanced and interventions will be sent home in the end-of-the-year report cards.

If you are interested in how students are selected for Advanced ELA or Accelerated Math, please see these documents below.