Congratulations to the Honor Roll and High Honor Roll Students
Honor Roll
Tyler Baker
Abigail Combs
Avery Cunningham
Addyson Kruger
Raymond Lizik
Helen McClain
Bryton Ritter
Carmen Sage
Henry Sage
High Honor Roll
Nevaeh Brownfield
Georgia Busboom
Cody Chaney
Daniel Cosand
Leigha Dunn
Ryanna Ednefield
Ryder Evans
Quentin Faulkner
Jordan Franzen
Leland Hollers
Sophie Long
Rebekka Maple
Deacon Morgan
Harper Morgan
Caylee Phillips
Eilla Pope
Jaylen Raab
Haley Sage
Tyler Seals
Aiden Stephens
Skyla Vonderharr
Layton White
Ian Wolken
The board is holding a special meeting to hear public comments regarding the mascot.
Thomasboro Community Consolidated School District #130
201 North Phillips
Thomasboro, Illinois 61878
Special Meeting
Public Comments Regarding Mascot
January 18, 2022
5:00p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Thomasboro Grade School Gym
Agenda
Action I. Call Meeting to Order
a. Pledge
b. Roll Call
Info II. Public Comments
Action III. Adjournment
Good Evening TGS Families:
As you know, the new Omicron COVID-19 variant is hitting our State pretty hard. Based on guidance I have received, I am not looking to close schools or transition to remote learning at this moment. I would, however, like to offer the following important reminders to ensure TGS navigates this new surge as safely as possible.
Vaccinations
Vaccination is one of the best tools we have to combat COVID. The District continues to strongly encourage all staff, students, families, and others in the community who are not already vaccinated and boosted to do so now! To find vaccine locations and see appointment availability, visit www.vaccines.gov.
Masks
Mask use is required, regardless of vaccination status. Students and staff must remain masked at all times while indoors, except when eating. Vaccinated staff members may remove their masks in very limited circumstances.
Social Distancing
The District will continue to maintain as much distance between students as possible.
Symptom Screening
Families are required to screen students for COVID-19 symptoms daily and keep their students home if they are sick. Even though we are no longer screening students at school we will continue to monitor students for symptoms. Students should stay home and you should contact the office if they have any symptoms.
Testing
Weekly COVID-19 testing is still required for all employees who are not vaccinated. Testing is encouraged for non-vaccinated students. Testing is not recommended for asymptomatic staff and students who have been been vaccinated.
Community testing sites, including the Marketplace Mall, have expanded testing access based on recent demand. Information from CUPHD, including locations and testing hours, can be found here.
Contact Tracing
When cases surge, contact tracing becomes more difficult for many entities, and our District is no exception. We ask for your understanding and full cooperation while we work through the calls and emails. Please understand that we are prioritizing based on the specifics of what’s been reported so you may not be contacted right away. We appreciate your patience and support.
Updated CDC Guidance
The District is aware of the updated CDC and IDPH guidance for the general public. At this time, these updates do not apply to schools and we will continue to use our current protocols. If and when new guidance is issued, we will review and incorporate it as needed.
Contingency Planning
As stated earlier, although we plan to operate normally at this time, I will continue to evaluate the situation in consultation with our partners at CUPHD. In the event the need to pivot arises, we will do so. It is always recommended that staff and students are prepared to use their Chromebooks/Laptops that were checked out to them at home.
Wishing You A Healthy & Happy New Year,
Bonnie McArthur
Superintendent
Attention Girls Volleyball- practice has been canceled for the rest of this week. Practice will resume next week. Enjoy the rest of your break! Happy new year!
The TGS Office will be closed Wednesday, December 22 until noon. They will also be closed Friday, December 24th, Monday, December 27th and Friday, December 31st. Happy Holiday’s.
We successfully supported over 30 families this holiday season. Thank you to those who generously donated:
The Gifford State Bank, Miller Automotive, TIA Hall, Concrete Inc., Vogelsang PlumbingThe Seder Family, The Evans Family, The Novak Family, The Johnson Family and co-workers, The Summers Family, Thomasboro Faculty, Staff, and Administration.
Happy Holidays!
It’s here! Our Title 1 Family Night! Doors open at 6:00pm. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Masks must be worn at all times. When you get home, use this link to listen to your favorite Christmas book while eating your snack. This is a great activity for the whole family. Hope to see you all soon! 🎅🏼🎄🤶🏻
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Mn5DmIxoHflFRUeXWwDiC3gBfgGdc9nMVCgRMkyusUA/present?slide=id.p
I am writing to inform you and not to alarm you. The Thomasboro Grade School has been made aware of a circulating TikTok post with a nationwide “school shooting and bomb threats for every school in the USA even elementary” that will supposedly take place on Friday, Dec. 17, 2021. The original post is general and not directed at a specific school. So far, the origins of this post are unknown and there is no indication this post is within Thomasboro Grade School.
This information has been shared with our District and school administration, and local law enforcement.
Please know that, in conjunction with local law enforcement, we will continue to monitor social media. There are no indications of known threats within Thomasboro Grade School at this time. I am sharing this notice out of an abundance of caution and as a precautionary measure.
[As a reminder, tomorrow is an early release for students and the last day before winter break]
The safety of our students and staff is our priority. All safety concerns to our school or students are taken seriously and investigated thoroughly. Since returning to in-person learning this school year, schools nationwide are dealing with school safety concerns that seem to be heightened and causing anxiety, fear and nervousness among our staff and students.
Here are some key points about making good decisions and easing these concerning feelings:
• Be sure to report any concerning message you hear or see in person or online to a trusted adult, school administration or staff member, or police.
• The Safe2Help Illinois is a 24/7 program for students to share school safety issues, find resources to get help and find encouragement to help others.
• Please do not promote social media rumors, instead, tell us.
• If you feel uncomfortable about something you read, something you hear, something you see please, report it so we can do something about it.
• Know who is connecting with your children online and set rules for social networking, instant messaging, e-mailing, online gaming and using webcams.
Thomasboro Grade School is committed to keeping our schools a safe place for learning, and we will work together to continue to keep it that way.
Please don’t hesitate to contact Mrs. White or Mrs. McArthur if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Mrs. McArthur and Mrs. White
Good evening! Reminder- tomorrow, Thursday, is our family night! Please join us from 6:00-7:00pm at the school for our Title 1 family night. We will have crafts, games, and fun. Students must be accompanied by an adult. This is a free event. Each student will receive a snack to take home and enjoy. Masks must be worn at all times during this event. Hope to see you all there! 🎄🎅🏼🤶🏻
The buses will be 15 minutes late today.
Thank you to our local donors for your support this holiday season! Our students’ Christmas will be a little merrier because of you! 🎄🎅🏼🤶🏻❤️
This group of Smarties did WONDERFUL on their MAP tests this week! I am super proud of them!
We are loving pizza Friday at TGS!! ❤️🍕
We are having a Holiday Food Drive! We are collecting food from now until December 17th. Please see flyer for items needed. All donations will go to Feeding our Kids, a program that supports Thomasboro students. Thank you for your support! 🎄❤️🍕🍔🫕
You’re Invited!!! Title I Family night. Thursday, December 16, 2021 from 6:00-7:00pm in the gym. Enjoy reading and math games, crafts, and a treat. We hope to see you here! Please RSVP at
https://bit.ly/3lmsLY3
6th grade has had an eventful week - Monday we welcomed Bruce the Hamster into our classroom and Wednesday we said “see ya later” to Miss Herb. She was the best addition to our class and we will miss her so much! Good luck in third grade next semester, Miss Herb!
Our little elves at Thomasboro yesterday for Elf day! 🎄❤️
Happy December! Check out what’s going on in the building…❤️🎄
Important Update about the basketball game tonight, 11/30/21…
The game is scheduled for 5:30, doors open at 5:00 and players must arrive between 5:00-5:10.
Next Gen has limited players to ONLY have 2 spectators. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Starting tomorrow we will celebrate the next 15 school days with Holiday themed dress up days! Students are invited to join us, however it is optional. This is a fun way to get into the Holiday spirit. Please see attached picture for dress up days. Happy Holidays! 🎅🏼🤶🏻🎄❤️
