Thomasboro CCSD 130, IL

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Dear Parent, Beginning February 18th, students across Illinois are required to complete the eleventh annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This is a requirement that is part of our determination for our Summative Designation. Less than 100% participation on this survey by students in 4th -8th grade results in fewer points towards our summative designation. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent/guardian, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about your child’s school. On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the 5Essentials Survey will be administered online by UChicago Impact at the University of Chicago. The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. These five indicators that affect and predict school success are: • Effective Leaders • Collaborative Teachers • Involved Families • Supportive Environments • Ambitious Instruction Prior research in more than 400 schools has shown that schools that were strong on at least three of these “5Essential” indicators were 10 times more likely to improve student learning gains in math and reading than those that were weak on three or more Essentials. All teachers and fourth through 12th grade students will be responding to this survey. 5Essentials Reports will be generated for schools if their teachers and/or students meet the response rate threshold of 50 percent. These reports will be sent to schools and districts in May and will also be included in the State School Report Card. Additionally, your district has chosen to provide the optional supplement parent survey. If at least 20 percent of Thomasboro CCSD #130 parents/guardians complete this survey, a parent report will also be generated. The parent data will not be included on the State Report Card. Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions at your child’s school and guide improvement. Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child. The Illinois 5Essentials Survey for students and teachers will be conducted February 18th- March 28th. The Parent Survey Supplement will be conducted during that same period. To take the survey please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the appropriate survey to begin. For more information about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey, or to view previous years’ Reports, please visit https://www.5-essentials.org/illinois. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at the school, 217-643-3275. Sincerely, Mrs. McArthur 

Thank you so much to all who donated to the Schools Store fundraiser. TGS has received almost $1,000 in gift cards for teachers to spend in their classroom and over $190 in PTO funds to spend on student activities, so far. This fundraiser runs until the end of the year. Have a great, long weekend!

If you have a P/T conference schedule for this evening, your child's teacher will contact you with the link or by phone for the conference. We will not hold in person conferences tonight.

We will be dismissing at noon today. All students will have been fed lunch.

Good morning! Reminder- we have a 1:55 dismissal today, Wednesday, February 12th. If the weather dictates, we will move the dismissal earlier. Have a great day!

Hello TGS Families! Mark your calendars for some important upcoming events! March 6th- 5:30-7:00- Title 1 Family Night March 7th- Attendance Incentive @ School April 17th- 10:30- Easter Egg Hunt May 2nd- Attendance Incentive @ School May 15th-6:00- Sports Banquet for 5-8th May 19th- 1:30- Honors Assembly- Parents Invited May 20th- 6:00- 8th Grade Promotion This year is flying by! Have a great evening!

Important Health Reminder – Cold & Flu Season Dear Parents, As we enter cold and flu season, we want to make you aware that our school, along with others in the area, is seeing an increase in cases of various viruses, including the flu, strep throat, and common colds. We are committed to keeping our school environment as healthy as possible by cleaning and disinfecting daily. However, many of these illnesses can be prevented by practicing good hygiene habits. Please help us reinforce the following with your children: Wash hands frequently with soap and water. Avoid sharing food, drinks, and utensils. Cover coughs and sneezes with their elbow or a tissue. Stay home if they have a fever or show cold/flu symptoms. Your support in encouraging these healthy habits at home will help keep our students and staff well. Thank you for your cooperation and partnership in keeping our school community healthy!

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Good morning! Today we have a Volleyball Tournament at the school. Come on down and watch a few games! We play in a few minutes and then we play at 12:30 and 1:30. We have a great concession stand! Admission is $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for High School Seniors and Adult Seniors, $1.00 for Elementary School Kids. Hope to see you today!

Congratulations to our 8th grade team on their win for 8th grade night!

Reminder: We have a 1:55 p.m. dismissal today.

Dear Parents and Guardians, We are writing to address concerns regarding the possibility of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) entering our school. We want to reassure you that we remain steadfast in our belief that schools should always be safe spaces where all students feel secure, supported, and empowered to learn. As part of our commitment to student safety, we will do everything within our power to ensure that no action compromises the well-being or education of our students. This includes following legal protocols to protect the rights and privacy of all individuals within our school community. Please know that we take this responsibility very seriously. We understand the trust you place in us when sending your children to school, and we are unwavering in our dedication to creating an environment where every student feels safe and valued. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Thank you for your partnership as we work together to support all students and their families. Sincerely, Mrs. McArthur

Dear Parents and Guardians, As we continue to navigate our e-learning days, we want to ensure that all students have a clear understanding of the expectations for attendance and participation. E-Learning Day Attendance Requirements: Students are expected to log in to their online classroom on the e-learning day to participate in lessons and activities. If a student has difficulty logging in or is unable to access the class via computer, it is important that they contact their classroom teacher via email as soon as possible to report the issue. For students who do not log in to the online classroom, they will need to complete the assigned work from the e-learning day or the packet sent home by the end of the week to ensure they are counted as present for the school day. Please remember that e-learning days count as a full school day, and it is essential that students complete the necessary assignments in order to be marked present. We appreciate your support . If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher. Thank you for your cooperation!

A new weather advisory has been issued for this evening, therefore we are cancelling the Boys' Basketball Game. The Game has been rescheduled to Thursday, Jan. 30th at 6 p.m.

While we will have an E-Learning Day tomorrow, we will still have the Boys' Basketball Game.

Due to the anticipated weather conditions, we will have an E-Learning Day tomorrow. Stay safe and stay warm.

Attention: We passed out the computers for students to use should we have an E-Learning Day. Some of the chords that were passed out along with them are not compatible with the computers. PLEASE check the computers/chords to make sure they work. If they do not work please contact the school today so we can get your student the appropriate chord. Thank you!

Reminder- we have 1:55 dismissal today, January 15th.

The volleyball game for tonight, January 14th, against St. John's Buckley, has been canceled. We will send out a rescheduled date and time when we have it. There will NO be practice tonight. Thank you for your understanding.