Good evening! Reminder- tonight is the Back to School Open House! Doors open at 5:30. There will be hot dogs and chips. There will be a whole group presentation at 6:00 in the gym by Mrs. White. Can't wait to see you all here!
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Please join us in welcoming, Mr. Sweeney, our new middle school ELA teacher.
Hello! My name is Ian Sweeney and I am from Bloomington, Illinois. I graduated from Bloomington High School in 2017, and went on to have a successful academic and athletic career at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri. I graduated from Culver Stockton with my Bachelor’s in 2021, and my Masters in 2022. Went on the begin my teaching career at Bloomington Junior High School, and now I am here at Thomasboro Grade School! I am excited to meet each and every one of you and excited for this upcoming school year!
Please join us in welcoming our new middle school Science teacher, Mr. Colangelo.
Hi! My name is Ethan Colangelo and I’m going to be the Jr. High Science and seventh grade Social Studies teacher. I graduated from Wheaton College in the spring of 2023 with my Bachelors in History/Social Science and Secondary Education. Since then, I’ve had the joy of working with students as a substitute teacher and as a volleyball coach for both boys and girls teams. I look forward to getting to know everyone and to a great first year at Thomasboro Grade School!
Please join us in welcoming Ms. Jones, our newest TA.
Hello! My name is Ashleigh Jones. I live in the small quiet town of Roberts, IL. I am a mom of 2 kids, a boy and a girl! I am currently in school to receive my bachelors in early education. I have a passion for working with young students and I love to see them grow and excel. I am so excited to join the Thomasboro Grade School, as a teachers aide. I am looking forward to meeting all the students and you! ☺️
Only 23 Days until Registration and 38 days until the First Day of School!
We will be doing school registration at Fountain Valley on Wednesday, July 10th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. We will also be doing registration in the Gym at Thomasboro Grade School on Thursday, July 11th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. You need to complete online registration prior to July 10th. If you are new to the district, please follow this link to complete Online Registration: https://www.teacherease.com/NewFamilyRegistration.aspx?refid=3aecb451-a1d7-42b4-9e1e-9e51ffdb6489
On the 10th or the 11th your will need the following:
• If your child is new to the district, please bring a copy of the birth certificate, shot records, Illinois physical, and Social Security Number
• Proof of residency for all children (Lease/mortgage, utility bill, voter registration card).
• Kindergarten and 6th graders need to have an Illinois Physical
• We must have the physical on file by September 27th. If we do not have a physical on file we are required by law to exclude your child from school beginning October 1st until proof of a current physical is provided.
• Kindergarteners need an eye exam by October 1st.
Kindergarten, 2nd and 6th graders need a dental exam by May 15th.
Please call your doctor today for an appointment for the mandated exams BEFORE school starts on July 25th.
Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Stark, our new math interventionist!
Hi, my name is April Stark and I am excited to join the TGS family as the Math Specialist. I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. I attended the University of Illinois and graduated in 2002 with a Bachelors in Finance. In 2005 I got married and we decided to make central Illinois our home. In 2020 I received a Masters in Elementary Education. For the past four years I have been teaching Jr. High Math. I live in Champaign with my husband (Brian) and four children. I am looking forward to meeting you and helping the students excel in math!
We are hiring! We currently have an opening for a math interventionist! Apply today so you do not miss out on your $3,625.00 signing bonus! Apply online on the TGS website. Contact Mrs. White for more information at kwhite@tgs130.org.
The School Office will be Closed June 19th-June 27th.
Mark your calendars! Our back to school pool party will be August 2nd from 7-9:00pm. All TGS students and their families can come for free and celebrate our new school year. Hope to see you all there! ** This event is sponsored by Gifford State Bank. Thank you for your continued support!**
8th Grade Class of 2024 Promotion Video!
Congratulations to all of our 8th grade students! We will wish you nothing but the best in your future!
*We do no own the rights to this music*
https://youtu.be/jRnwnPUh9BI
Parents, Online Registration is now open for the 2024-2025 school year. Please go to your TeacherEase Account and register your student. We will have in person registration on July 11th from 9-11 a.m. and 4-7 p.m.
If you are new to Thomasboro Grade School you can register online for the 2024-2025 school year by using the following link:
https://www.teacherease.com/NewFamilyRegistration.aspx?refid=3aecb451-a1d7-42b4-9e1e-9e51ffdb6489
Please note all parents registering their children for school must come to in person registration on July 11th to finalize your child’s registration and pay any school fees.
Welcome Mr. Coy as our new PE Teacher!
Hello, my name is Colton Coy. I am from Paxton, Illinois, and graduated from Eastern Illinois University this past Spring. I got my Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology, Sport & Recreation, and I will be the Physical Education teacher for TGS starting this upcoming school year. I am looking forward to this school year and joining the TGS team!
Tonight for 8th grade promotion, please enter through the new entrance on the southwest end of the building. Ceremony starts at 6:00pm, doors open at 5:30. 8th grade students should arrive at 5:30.
End of the year Reminders-
Tuesday, May 14th- Honors Assembly 1:00
Wednesday, May 15th- 1:55 dismissal
Thursday, May 16th- 8th Grade Promotion 6pm
Friday, May 17th- 11:30 Dismissal & Last Day!
Congratulations Haley Sage on placing 13th overall at the State Track meet today! We are so proud of you! 🎉❤️
Congratulations to Brycen Sawyer for placing 7th at the State Track meet today in the 200m dash!! Way to go Brycen! We are so proud of you!
Good morning! Due to the field trip today, the bus carrying K, 1, 2, 6, 7, and 8th grade students will leave the school at 3:15-3:20. The students will wait in a bus room for the bus to arrive. It will be a smaller bus than normal. If you would like, you may pick up your student at 3:00 from the school. Please call the office to make arrangements.
Congratulations to these two high achieving students! They were both recognized today by the Exchange Club of Rantoul for their academic accomplishments.
