YOU ARE INVITED TO:
THE HONORS ASSEMBLY
WHEN: JANUARY 9TH
TIME: 10:00 A.M.
WHERE: THOMASBORO GRADE SCHOOL GYM
We will celebrate:
Perfect Attendance
Students of the Quarter and Month
Honor Roll and High Honor Roll
Core Value Students of the Month
THE HONORS ASSEMBLY
WHEN: JANUARY 9TH
TIME: 10:00 A.M.
WHERE: THOMASBORO GRADE SCHOOL GYM
We will celebrate:
Perfect Attendance
Students of the Quarter and Month
Honor Roll and High Honor Roll
Core Value Students of the Month
Happy Holidays! Reminder today is an 11:30 dismissal. We will see you Jan. 6th, 2026! Have a great holiday!
The stage is set! Christmas program tonight at 6:00 pm. Students should report to their classrooms from 5:30 p.m. to 5:40 p.m. see you soon!
Reminder today is a 1:55 dismissal!
Thursday, December 18th is the Christmas program for grades K-5. Students should wear their Christmas PJ's to the program.
We will not have practice today for basketball or volleyball. All afterschool practices have been cancelled.
Due to the weather conditions tomorrow Thomasboro Grade School will have an E-Learning Day. Please refer to your teachers instructions to access the classroom online tomorrow.
Reminder: We have a 1:55 pm dismissal today!
Reminder today is an 11:30 Dismissal.
Cookies with Santa at the Thomasboro Fire Department
When: Friday, November 28th at 5:30 p.m.
Santa arrives at 6 p.m.
Enjoy free hotdogs, chili and of course COOKIES!
Don't forget to get your picture taken with Santa!
We have updated the dress up calendar for December. Please see the link below. We changed the 17th to Reindeer Day and the 19th to Ugly Sweater Day.
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:08c5e2b2-3484-4b9d-9d19-b83438a830cc
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:08c5e2b2-3484-4b9d-9d19-b83438a830cc
Join in the winter fun! We will be celebrating the 15 days leading up to break with different dress up days. See the link with the calendar of dress up days.
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:0df971f6-af84-467c-911e-8cc9c2ad0fbf
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:0df971f6-af84-467c-911e-8cc9c2ad0fbf
🏀 Home Basketball Game Night! 🏀
Come cheer on our Thomasboro Grade School Basketball teams this Tuesday, November 18th at 6:00p.m. and 7 p.m. as they take on Judah Christian at home! Let’s pack the gym with school spirit and community pride! 💙🤍
🎟 Admission: Instead of a ticket, bring a non-perishable food item to support our Student Council Food Drive.
Every can and box helps make a difference for families in our community this season! ❤️
📍Thomasboro Grade School Gym
🕕6:00 p.m. 7th Grade and 7:00 p.m. 8th Grade
Let’s show our team spirit on and off the court! Go TGS! 🏀💪
Come cheer on our Thomasboro Grade School Basketball teams this Tuesday, November 18th at 6:00p.m. and 7 p.m. as they take on Judah Christian at home! Let’s pack the gym with school spirit and community pride! 💙🤍
🎟 Admission: Instead of a ticket, bring a non-perishable food item to support our Student Council Food Drive.
Every can and box helps make a difference for families in our community this season! ❤️
📍Thomasboro Grade School Gym
🕕6:00 p.m. 7th Grade and 7:00 p.m. 8th Grade
Let’s show our team spirit on and off the court! Go TGS! 🏀💪
Parents, we got our first taste of winter weather today! Don’t worry—in true Illinois fashion, it’ll probably be 60 degrees again by Wednesday. 😊
This is, however, a great time for a few reminders:
Please make sure your child comes to school dressed appropriately for the weather (coats, hats, gloves, etc.).
Label all outerwear with your child’s name so lost items can be returned quickly.
Check that your child has proper footwear for outdoor play and recess.
Keep an eye on district messages or our page for any updates regarding weather-related delays or closures. We will make a decision regarding closure as soon as possible, usually by 6:00 a.m. - 6:30 a.m.
Thank you for helping us keep everyone warm, safe, and ready to learn this winter!
This is, however, a great time for a few reminders:
Please make sure your child comes to school dressed appropriately for the weather (coats, hats, gloves, etc.).
Label all outerwear with your child’s name so lost items can be returned quickly.
Check that your child has proper footwear for outdoor play and recess.
Keep an eye on district messages or our page for any updates regarding weather-related delays or closures. We will make a decision regarding closure as soon as possible, usually by 6:00 a.m. - 6:30 a.m.
Thank you for helping us keep everyone warm, safe, and ready to learn this winter!
It has been a fun week! We ended our Red Ribbon Week with a picture of the whole school in the shape of a Ribbon and our Halloween Parade today! Have a great weekend!
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
Student Council is conducting a food drive from Nov. 10th through Nov. 21st. The food collected will go to the Food Pantry located at Fountain Valley.
Items that are best for the food drive:
🧒 For Young Children
Healthy, kid-friendly, and easy to prepare items
Canned fruits (packed in juice or light syrup)
Applesauce cups or pouches
Peanut butter or other nut butters
Whole-grain crackers or graham crackers
Cereal (low-sugar, whole-grain)
Oatmeal packets (instant or rolled oats)
Macaroni and cheese boxes
Canned pasta (like SpaghettiOs or ravioli)
Shelf-stable milk (white or chocolate)
100% fruit juice boxes or pouches
Snack-size fruit cups or raisins
Canned vegetables (corn, green beans, carrots)
Soup with kid-friendly ingredients (chicken noodle, vegetable)
Granola bars or breakfast bars
Small packs of nuts or trail mix
👩🎓 For Young Adults
Quick meals, portable snacks, and nutritious staples
Canned tuna, chicken, or salmon
Canned beans (black, pinto, kidney, chickpeas)
Rice or instant rice cups
Pasta and pasta sauce
Shelf-stable meals (Hormel, Dinty Moore, Annie’s, etc.)
Ramen or instant noodles (plus healthier options like rice noodles)
Granola or protein bars
Nut mixes and trail mix
Ready-to-eat soups or chili
Crackers, pretzels, or popcorn
Instant oatmeal or breakfast cups
Shelf-stable milk or nondairy alternatives
Boxed baking mixes (pancake, muffin, cornbread)
Tea, instant coffee, or hot cocoa packets
KEEP IN MIND:
Prefer non-perishable and easy-to-open items (pop-tops are best)
Include nutrient-dense snacks for energy and growth
Avoid items in glass jars if possible (harder to transport safely)
Student Council is conducting a food drive from Nov. 10th through Nov. 21st. The food collected will go to the Food Pantry located at Fountain Valley.
Items that are best for the food drive:
🧒 For Young Children
Healthy, kid-friendly, and easy to prepare items
Canned fruits (packed in juice or light syrup)
Applesauce cups or pouches
Peanut butter or other nut butters
Whole-grain crackers or graham crackers
Cereal (low-sugar, whole-grain)
Oatmeal packets (instant or rolled oats)
Macaroni and cheese boxes
Canned pasta (like SpaghettiOs or ravioli)
Shelf-stable milk (white or chocolate)
100% fruit juice boxes or pouches
Snack-size fruit cups or raisins
Canned vegetables (corn, green beans, carrots)
Soup with kid-friendly ingredients (chicken noodle, vegetable)
Granola bars or breakfast bars
Small packs of nuts or trail mix
👩🎓 For Young Adults
Quick meals, portable snacks, and nutritious staples
Canned tuna, chicken, or salmon
Canned beans (black, pinto, kidney, chickpeas)
Rice or instant rice cups
Pasta and pasta sauce
Shelf-stable meals (Hormel, Dinty Moore, Annie’s, etc.)
Ramen or instant noodles (plus healthier options like rice noodles)
Granola or protein bars
Nut mixes and trail mix
Ready-to-eat soups or chili
Crackers, pretzels, or popcorn
Instant oatmeal or breakfast cups
Shelf-stable milk or nondairy alternatives
Boxed baking mixes (pancake, muffin, cornbread)
Tea, instant coffee, or hot cocoa packets
KEEP IN MIND:
Prefer non-perishable and easy-to-open items (pop-tops are best)
Include nutrient-dense snacks for energy and growth
Avoid items in glass jars if possible (harder to transport safely)
Our students in grades 4-8 IAR results came in over our Fall Break. We normally hand them out at Parent / Teacher Conferences. We will be sending home the results in the students bookbags on Monday, November 3rd.
Dear Thomasboro Grade School Families,
We understand that many families in our community may be impacted by the upcoming delay in SNAP benefits. During this time, we want to ensure that no child or family goes without the food and support they need. Our school continues to offer the "Feed Our Kids" program, which provides food for students to take home each weekend. If your family would benefit from receiving food or if you have any questions about this program, please contact Ms. Pope at 217-643-3275.
In Addition, several local food pantries and community organizations are available to assist families:
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:bf780fa2-5244-4536-afb0-d60356f44bb7
We encourage any family in need to reach out- these resources are here to help. Please know that all inquiries and participation in these programs are confidential.
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to care for our students and families.
Mrs. McArthur
Superintendent
Next week is Spirit Week! Dress up and have fun!
On Friday, October 31st at 2 p.m. we will have our Halloween Parade. The Parade route is south on Phillips, east on Arnold, North Lincoln, West on Park , we are making a square around the church. If you would like to hand out candy to our students you can set up around the block that the church is located on. Happy Halloween!
