Dear Parent/Guardian:
Our school will be administering the BASC-4 (Behavior Assessment system of Children) universal screener during the week of September 21st, 2026. BASC-4 is completed by our teachers in grades K-8, while students in grades 3-8 complete their own 5-7 minute self-assessment. BASC-4 is a brief, norm-referenced tool for screening students to identify those who are at risk for social-emotional needs. We believe this survey is a valuable tool because BASC-4 can be used to identify students who are at risk for social, academic, and emotional needs and will be completed once in the fall and as needed in the winter/spring. By evaluating in which of the three specific domains a student is at risk, we may determine what type of support is most appropriate and which social emotional needs could be provided additional assistance throughout the school day.
Other Important Items:
1. Participation is voluntary and you and/or your child may decline to participate.
2. Participation is important. This data is extremely helpful in identifying needs and providing timely support and resources.
3. All data will be kept confidential and utilized to help guide social emotional support systems in the school district.
4. This screener is not a diagnostic tool and is only used to help provide adequate social emotional support for our students.
The State of Illinois requires us to notify you when students are being surveyed at school. Parents who are not comfortable with the school delivering this survey to their students must opt-out;; students have the option to opt-out as well. You may do so by completing this google form:
https://forms.gle/t29Mi74Rh5s7Dz4g8
Or by returning this paper form (see below).
A copy of the questions that will be asked is available for review. To learn more about the survey or how the information will be used, please contact our Behavior Specialist, Mandy Pope, mpope@tgs130.org.
Sincerely,
Bonnie McArthur
Superintendent/Principal
☐ No, I do not give permission for my child to participate in BASC-4.
Child’s Printed Name Date
Parent’s Printed Name Parent’s Signature
Our school will be administering the BASC-4 (Behavior Assessment system of Children) universal screener during the week of September 21st, 2026. BASC-4 is completed by our teachers in grades K-8, while students in grades 3-8 complete their own 5-7 minute self-assessment. BASC-4 is a brief, norm-referenced tool for screening students to identify those who are at risk for social-emotional needs. We believe this survey is a valuable tool because BASC-4 can be used to identify students who are at risk for social, academic, and emotional needs and will be completed once in the fall and as needed in the winter/spring. By evaluating in which of the three specific domains a student is at risk, we may determine what type of support is most appropriate and which social emotional needs could be provided additional assistance throughout the school day.
Other Important Items:
1. Participation is voluntary and you and/or your child may decline to participate.
2. Participation is important. This data is extremely helpful in identifying needs and providing timely support and resources.
3. All data will be kept confidential and utilized to help guide social emotional support systems in the school district.
4. This screener is not a diagnostic tool and is only used to help provide adequate social emotional support for our students.
The State of Illinois requires us to notify you when students are being surveyed at school. Parents who are not comfortable with the school delivering this survey to their students must opt-out;; students have the option to opt-out as well. You may do so by completing this google form:
https://forms.gle/t29Mi74Rh5s7Dz4g8
Or by returning this paper form (see below).
A copy of the questions that will be asked is available for review. To learn more about the survey or how the information will be used, please contact our Behavior Specialist, Mandy Pope, mpope@tgs130.org.
Sincerely,
Bonnie McArthur
Superintendent/Principal
☐ No, I do not give permission for my child to participate in BASC-4.
Child’s Printed Name Date
Parent’s Printed Name Parent’s Signature
We are looking forward to Grandparents Day! Please RSVP by September 4th!
Reminder: Today is an 11:30 dismissal!
In Memory of Mrs. Marilyn Paul
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Mrs. Marilyn Paul, a beloved former teacher at Thomasboro Grade School, on August 21st. She was 89 years old.
Mrs. Paul dedicated 36 years of her life to teaching Kindergarten at Thomasboro Grade School. Throughout her career, she touched the lives of countless children and families and helped create a strong foundation for generations of students.
One of the things I remember most about Mrs. Paul was something she told me many years ago: “All students are gifted in some way.” That simple but powerful belief has stayed with me throughout the 32 years I have been at TGS. It is a reminder that every child has unique strengths, talents, and potential—and that it is our responsibility as educators to help them discover those gifts.
Mrs. Paul’s legacy will continue to live on through the many students she taught, the lives she touched, and the educators she inspired.
Thank you, Mrs. Paul, for your 36 years of dedication to the children of Thomasboro Grade School. You will be remembered and greatly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Paul’s family, friends, former students, and all those whose lives she touched.
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Mrs. Marilyn Paul, a beloved former teacher at Thomasboro Grade School, on August 21st. She was 89 years old.
Mrs. Paul dedicated 36 years of her life to teaching Kindergarten at Thomasboro Grade School. Throughout her career, she touched the lives of countless children and families and helped create a strong foundation for generations of students.
One of the things I remember most about Mrs. Paul was something she told me many years ago: “All students are gifted in some way.” That simple but powerful belief has stayed with me throughout the 32 years I have been at TGS. It is a reminder that every child has unique strengths, talents, and potential—and that it is our responsibility as educators to help them discover those gifts.
Mrs. Paul’s legacy will continue to live on through the many students she taught, the lives she touched, and the educators she inspired.
Thank you, Mrs. Paul, for your 36 years of dedication to the children of Thomasboro Grade School. You will be remembered and greatly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Paul’s family, friends, former students, and all those whose lives she touched.
We will do dismissal using our normal routes. Thank Goodness the water has receded!
I am so sorry everyone is having to deal with all this water. Please let us know if there is something we can help with- clothing, food, resources- you can call the school and ask for Mrs. Tammen or Mrs. McArthur.
We have school as usual tomorrow. Right now the only possible change will be dismissal will need to take place through the front door as the car rider exit is currently flooded. See everyone tomorrow.
The typically car rider line is flooded, so we will be dismissing through the front entrance only today.
Due to the weather, if your student is a car rider, please arrive by 2:45 for dismissal at the front doors. We are dismissing only at the main entrance this afternoon.
Reminder: We have a 1:55 p.m. dismissal today!
FYI: In case you need some school clothes or shoes!
Parents starting on back-to-school shopping will get a temporary sales tax break for 10 days this month.
From Friday, Aug. 7, through Aug. 16 the state’s sales tax on school supplies will be reduced from 6.25% to 1.25%. Items with a lower sales tax will include traditional supplies such as markers and pencils, notebooks and folders and other classroom items, as well as many clothing purchases.
Clothing items, including shoes, that cost less than $125 will qualify for a lower sales tax rate, while there will be no price limit on school supplies.
Thomasboro Grade does cover school supplies for the school year.
Parents starting on back-to-school shopping will get a temporary sales tax break for 10 days this month.
From Friday, Aug. 7, through Aug. 16 the state’s sales tax on school supplies will be reduced from 6.25% to 1.25%. Items with a lower sales tax will include traditional supplies such as markers and pencils, notebooks and folders and other classroom items, as well as many clothing purchases.
Clothing items, including shoes, that cost less than $125 will qualify for a lower sales tax rate, while there will be no price limit on school supplies.
Thomasboro Grade does cover school supplies for the school year.
Just a few Reminders:
Tomorrow is the Pool Party - 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Wednesday is a 1:55 P.M. Dismissal
Thursday - Open House 5:30 p.m. -6:30 p.m.
Tomorrow is the Pool Party - 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Wednesday is a 1:55 P.M. Dismissal
Thursday - Open House 5:30 p.m. -6:30 p.m.
Lunch tomorrow is the BBQ rib patties on bun with corn cobbettes, and Kentucky Cole slaw, fruit and milk.
We are waiting for the bus times from bus company. However, this times should be within 5 minutes of the correct route times.
Fountain Valley Morning- 8:04 a.m. / Afternoon- 3:14 p.m.
Walnut Grove (Country Manner) - Morning 8:19 a.m. / Afternoon - 3:08 p.m.
Fountain Valley Morning- 8:04 a.m. / Afternoon- 3:14 p.m.
Walnut Grove (Country Manner) - Morning 8:19 a.m. / Afternoon - 3:08 p.m.
Hope everyone that turned out tonight to play on the playground had a wonderful time! School starts Monday! See everyone real soon!
DON"T FORGET TO COME AND PLAY!
Soft opening of playground today 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Hot dogs, chips, and water. Play on the new playground equipment!
Soft opening of playground today 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Hot dogs, chips, and water. Play on the new playground equipment!
Join me in Welcoming Brandy Ashby to TGS!
Hi TGS! My name is Brandy Ashby and I’m so excited to join this school. This will be my 10th school year as a paraprofessional working in education. My passion is showing so much love to my students and helping them succeed in all areas of schooling.
I live in Rantoul with my significant other and have three sons that I love dearly. We have two dogs that keep us busy!
In my spare time I enjoy fishing, reading, being in nature and hanging out with friends. I absolutely love the beach and traveling to new places. Exploring is one thing I love to do in life!
I am excited to start this new chapter of life and add a little splash of love and excitement to TGS! Can’t wait to meet new co-workers and love on some new students ❤️
Hi TGS! My name is Brandy Ashby and I’m so excited to join this school. This will be my 10th school year as a paraprofessional working in education. My passion is showing so much love to my students and helping them succeed in all areas of schooling.
I live in Rantoul with my significant other and have three sons that I love dearly. We have two dogs that keep us busy!
In my spare time I enjoy fishing, reading, being in nature and hanging out with friends. I absolutely love the beach and traveling to new places. Exploring is one thing I love to do in life!
I am excited to start this new chapter of life and add a little splash of love and excitement to TGS! Can’t wait to meet new co-workers and love on some new students ❤️
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Mrs. Kesler
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