Hope everyone has enjoyed the few days out from school. Remember to read chapters 10 and 11 tonight in the Lemonade War. See everyone tomorrow!
The Board Meeting for May 13th has been rescheduled to May 12th to accommodate the seating and re-organization of the school board. The Meeting is May 12th at 6:00 p.m.
We will be going through our Title I Parent Policy and Consolidated Plan on April 22nd at 3:15 p.m. if you are interested in reviewing this plan with us.
We will be going through our Parent/Student Handbook and Athletic Handbook on April 24th at 5:30 p.m. if you are interested in joining us for the review of these two handbooks.
Good morning! Reminder- we have 11:30 dismissal Thursday, April 17th. Also, no school the 18th or the 21st for spring holiday. Have a great day!
You're Invited!
Grandparents Lunch at Thomasboro Grade School
We’re rolling out the red carpet for our favorite VIPs—Grandparents!
Join your grandchild for a special lunch and make memories together!
When: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Where: Thomasboro Grade School Cafeteria
Lunch Times:
Grades K–4: 11:30–11:50 AM
Grades 5–8: 12:10–12:30 PM
What’s on the Menu?
Delicious ravioli will be served—or feel free to bring your own lunch!
RSVP by Tuesday, April 15 at 3:00 PM
RSVP forms will be sent home with students—don’t miss it!
Don’t miss this chance to share a smile, a meal, and some unforgettable moments!
I wanted to give a shout out to Ms. Bean for the One Book One School Project Idea! Thank you to the SIP committee for putting this event together! We so appreciate you reading or listening to the book on You Tube! We hope you are enjoying The Lemonade War and can't wait to find out what Jesse and Evan are up to next!! Proud of our 8th Graders! They are in the lead and showing everyone how to win at reading and Trivia!
Community Update: HB 1237 – Mascot Bill
Good morning,
HB 1237 passed out of committee this morning along party lines. A new amendment filed yesterday would extend the bill’s effective date to July 1, 2026. However, the bill’s sponsor declined to include a provision that would allow schools using "banned" mascots to partner with a federally recognized tribe and, with that tribe’s consent, continue using the mascot and logo.
The bill now moves to the House floor for a full vote. The opportunity to submit witness slips has closed. If you haven’t already done so, I strongly encourage you to contact your Representative and let them know your opinion regarding the "mascot" bill.
If the bill passes the House this week, it will advance to the Senate for further consideration. At this point, it’s unclear whether there is interest in moving the bill in that chamber. We expect to learn more once the Senate returns from break on Tuesday, April 29.
Thank you for staying engaged. Please continue to make your voices heard.
Good morning! Reminder- we have 1:55 dismissal today, April 9th. Also, make sure you are reading The Lemonade War each night with your student. Teachers will discuss the readings each day in class and we will continue our school-wide lemonade war! Have a great day!
Parents please check your child's bags tonight. We are embarking on a special project as an all school activity. There will be a letter explaining this new adventure and we hope you have fun and enjoy our special project for the month of April!
Coming Soon!
TGS Presents:
ART -SCIENCE & HISTORY FAIR
When: April 29th
Time : 5:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
Place: Thomasboro Grade School Gym!
Please come and see the projects that the students have worked on this school year!
📢 We're Hiring! Join Our Team at Thomasboro Grade School! 📢
Thomasboro Grade School is looking for passionate and dedicated educators to join our team for the upcoming school year! We have openings for:
🍎 Special Education Teacher (Grades K-4)
📚 4th Grade Teacher
If you love working with students, fostering a positive learning environment, and making a difference in children's lives, we’d love to hear from you!
💡 Why Join Us?
✅ Supportive and collaborative school community
✅ Competitive salary & benefits
✅ Opportunities for professional growth
📩 How to Apply:
www. TGS130.org - go to the Menu under District click on Employment. You can contact the school as well at 217.643.3275 or via email at kwhite@tgs130.org or bmcarthur@tgs130.org.
Help us spread the word by sharing this post! 💙 #NowHiring #TeachingJobs #ThomasboroGradeSchool
📢 Community Update: Referendum Results & Next Steps
We want to thank everyone who took the time to vote in the recent school referendum. While the final results are not in, it looks like we were incredibly close—just 8 votes shy of passing—we remain committed to supporting our students, staff, and school.
Moving forward, we will sell bonds that will generate just under a year’s worth of local tax dollars. At the same time, we will reevaluate our budget and make difficult but necessary decisions regarding potential budget cuts. We will continue to be excellent stewards of the tax payers’ funds, finding ways to provide a quality education on a diminishing local tax base from the 1980’s.
This is not the end of the conversation. In two years, we anticipate bringing the referendum question back to the ballot, giving our community another opportunity to invest in the future of our school, and your community.
Your engagement and support are vital, and we encourage continued dialogue as we navigate these next steps together. Thank you for being part of this journey.
Parents, please take a moment and fill out the Needs assessment survey. We will be using this information to take a look at our programs and determine our programing goals for the next school year. Please Complete by April 11th at the link below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJc0yBs0RZZsO_oDF-TfO7SXxDNr8o4cLgs7tYoo-wEQ4bDA/viewform?usp=header
Good evening! Reminder- Tomorrow, Thursday, March 6th is our Title 1 night, 5:00-6:30! Doors open at 5:00. Chef Dave and Ms. Kimberly will be making a delicious dinner, there will be fun games and activities, and of course, Bingo! Hope to see you all there!
Good morning! Reminder- we have 1:55 dismissal today, Wednesday, February 26th.
Have a great day!
Congratulations to our high achieving students that received a "meets" or "exceeds" on their IAR test! They got to spend their morning bowling and eating pizza! Great job everyone!
Kindergarten Pre- Registration for the 2025-2026 school year will be April 10th and 11th. You may register your child between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on the 10th and 11th. Please bring your child's Social Security Card and Birth Certificate.
🚨 Community Update: Native Mascot Bill in Committee Again 🚨
The bill to amend the Illinois School Code to prohibit the use of Native names, logos, or mascots in all elementary and secondary schools is back in committee.
If you support or oppose this bill, now is the time to make your voice heard! You can fill out a witness slip at the link below to share your stance with legislators:
If you support or oppose this legislation you can:
👉 Fill Out a Witness Slip at
https://my.ilga.gov/WitnessSlip/Create/157029?committeeHearingId=21416&LegislationId=157029&LegislationDocumentId=196820&CommitteeHearings-page=1&_=1739482757168
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