Carterville CUSD No. 5 Reminder: Wednesday, November 4, is a 1-hr early dismissal for all buildings. Buses and Latchkey will run immediately following dismissal.
Thank you parents for a great response to our Fall Parent Teacher Conferences!
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Happy November. Please see this month's schedule of events. The newsletter also has a link to volunteer to pop popcorn this Friday. Have a great week!
Happy November. Please see this month's schedule of events. The newsletter also has a link to volunteer to pop popcorn this Friday. Have a great week!
🦁🏆 TRI-C ELEMENTARY IS EXEMPLARY! 🏆🦁
We are proud to announce that Tri-C Elementary School has been recognized as a 2026 ISBE Exemplary School! 🎉🧡💙
This prestigious recognition places Tri-C among the top-performing K–8 schools in the state of Illinois!
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) recognizes schools based on several key measures, including:
📚 Academic Performance
📈 Academic Growth
🏫 Student Attendance
This achievement is a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our incredible teachers, staff, students, and families!
We are excited to share this recognition with the entire Tri-C community. Thank you for your continued support and for making Tri-C Elementary such a special place to learn and grow!
🧡💙 TRADITION STARTS HERE! 💙🧡
We are proud to announce that Tri-C Elementary School has been recognized as a 2026 ISBE Exemplary School! 🎉🧡💙
This prestigious recognition places Tri-C among the top-performing K–8 schools in the state of Illinois!
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) recognizes schools based on several key measures, including:
📚 Academic Performance
📈 Academic Growth
🏫 Student Attendance
This achievement is a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our incredible teachers, staff, students, and families!
We are excited to share this recognition with the entire Tri-C community. Thank you for your continued support and for making Tri-C Elementary such a special place to learn and grow!
🧡💙 TRADITION STARTS HERE! 💙🧡
🩺❤️ Learning About the Human Body! 🧠💪
Our Tri-C first graders celebrated the completion of their Human Body Unit with some very special guests!
A BIG thank you to our local healthcare professionals who took time out of their busy schedules to visit our classrooms and share their knowledge and experiences with our students! 🏥🩺
What a great opportunity for our students to make real-world connections to what they've been learning in the classroom!
We are so thankful for our community partners who help bring learning to life for our Little Lions! 🦁🧡💙
Our Tri-C first graders celebrated the completion of their Human Body Unit with some very special guests!
A BIG thank you to our local healthcare professionals who took time out of their busy schedules to visit our classrooms and share their knowledge and experiences with our students! 🏥🩺
What a great opportunity for our students to make real-world connections to what they've been learning in the classroom!
We are so thankful for our community partners who help bring learning to life for our Little Lions! 🦁🧡💙
Reminder! There will be no student attendance on Friday, October 30, for a Teachers' Institute Day. We'll see students back at school on Monday, November 2.
Enjoy your long weekend, Lions!
Enjoy your long weekend, Lions!
🎉🪩 PBIS DANCE PARTY – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29TH! 🪩🎉
It's time to celebrate our students who have earned our October PBIS Reward! 🎶💃🕺
Students who qualify for the reward are invited to dress up in their favorite princess, superhero, or other fun character outfit for our PBIS Dance Party!
👑🦸 Parents, please keep the following guidelines in mind when choosing an outfit:
✅ Outfits must be school-appropriate.
🚫 No masks, weapons, gloves, or accessories that could interfere with learning or daily activities.
✅ Students must be able to independently participate in regular school routines, including using the restroom, eating lunch, and moving throughout the building.
🚫 Please avoid elaborate costumes or accessories that require unreasonable assistance from staff.
🧡💙 We look forward to celebrating our students for demonstrating positive behavior and following our ROAR expectations!
Let's get ready to DANCE! 🎵🎉
It's time to celebrate our students who have earned our October PBIS Reward! 🎶💃🕺
Students who qualify for the reward are invited to dress up in their favorite princess, superhero, or other fun character outfit for our PBIS Dance Party!
👑🦸 Parents, please keep the following guidelines in mind when choosing an outfit:
✅ Outfits must be school-appropriate.
🚫 No masks, weapons, gloves, or accessories that could interfere with learning or daily activities.
✅ Students must be able to independently participate in regular school routines, including using the restroom, eating lunch, and moving throughout the building.
🚫 Please avoid elaborate costumes or accessories that require unreasonable assistance from staff.
🧡💙 We look forward to celebrating our students for demonstrating positive behavior and following our ROAR expectations!
Let's get ready to DANCE! 🎵🎉
🏫📚 A Step Back in Time for Our 3rd Graders! ✏️🍎
Our Tri-C Elementary 3rd graders are stepping back in time with a visit to Purdy School, a historic one-room schoolhouse located on the campus of John A. Logan College!
Students are getting a firsthand look at what education was like years ago, experiencing a school day much different from what they know today!
Making this experience even more special is Purdy School's teacher, Mrs. Jackie Koonce, a former Tri-C teacher! 🧡💙 It's always great to see a familiar face continuing to make a difference in the lives of students!
What a wonderful opportunity to bring history to life and make learning memorable!
Our Tri-C Elementary 3rd graders are stepping back in time with a visit to Purdy School, a historic one-room schoolhouse located on the campus of John A. Logan College!
Students are getting a firsthand look at what education was like years ago, experiencing a school day much different from what they know today!
Making this experience even more special is Purdy School's teacher, Mrs. Jackie Koonce, a former Tri-C teacher! 🧡💙 It's always great to see a familiar face continuing to make a difference in the lives of students!
What a wonderful opportunity to bring history to life and make learning memorable!
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Picture re-takes are Wednesday, October 28th. PBIS Dance Party Thursday, October 29th and No School on Friday, October 30th (School Improvement Day)
Picture re-takes are Wednesday, October 28th. PBIS Dance Party Thursday, October 29th and No School on Friday, October 30th (School Improvement Day)
🦁📚 Understanding Your Child’s Report Card!
Tri-C Elementary families, report cards are coming home TODAY, Friday, October 23rd!
At Tri-C, we use Standards-Based Grading, which means grades focus on LEARNING! Rather than receiving one overall grade for each subject, families can see how their child is progressing toward specific grade-level standards.
📊 Our 4-Point Grading Scale:
4 – Consistently meets the standard
3 – Usually meets the standard
2 – Sometimes meets the standard
1 – Rarely meets the standard
Grades reflect student learning and performance toward standards, while behavior (ROAR Expectations) is reported separately.
📩 PARENT REMINDER:
All students will bring home a paper copy of their report card today. Please sign the report card envelope and return the envelope to school. The report card itself is yours to keep!
💻 You can also view your child's report card online through Skyward Family Access → Portfolio.
Please take a moment to review the attached graphic for more information about our grading practices and how to better understand your child's progress.
🧡💙 Tradition Starts Here!
Tri-C Elementary families, report cards are coming home TODAY, Friday, October 23rd!
At Tri-C, we use Standards-Based Grading, which means grades focus on LEARNING! Rather than receiving one overall grade for each subject, families can see how their child is progressing toward specific grade-level standards.
📊 Our 4-Point Grading Scale:
4 – Consistently meets the standard
3 – Usually meets the standard
2 – Sometimes meets the standard
1 – Rarely meets the standard
Grades reflect student learning and performance toward standards, while behavior (ROAR Expectations) is reported separately.
📩 PARENT REMINDER:
All students will bring home a paper copy of their report card today. Please sign the report card envelope and return the envelope to school. The report card itself is yours to keep!
💻 You can also view your child's report card online through Skyward Family Access → Portfolio.
Please take a moment to review the attached graphic for more information about our grading practices and how to better understand your child's progress.
🧡💙 Tradition Starts Here!
Calling All Nurses....Tri-C is in search of a nurse to cover a long-term leave in January and February 2027. If you, or someone you know is interested in filling this vacancy, please reach out to Mr. Owens (dowens@cartervilleschools.org). You may also reach him in the Tri-C Office at 618-985-8742.
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Carterville CUSD No. 5 Reminder: Wednesday, October 21, is a 1-hr early dismissal for all buildings. Buses and Latchkey will run immediately following dismissal.
Things got a little creepy at Tri-C Elementary today! Our students enjoyed a special PBIS assembly featuring Creepy Critters from Animal Tales! 🦎🦔 We had a great time learning about some fascinating creatures while celebrating positive behavior. Way to ROAR, Lions! 🧡💙
Carterville CUSD No. 5 will be on Fall Break October 12-16. We hope our students, families, and staff enjoy a relaxing week filled with a little fun, plenty of fall weather, and maybe a pumpkin or two!
We'll see everyone back at school on Monday, October 19. Enjoy the break, Lions!
We'll see everyone back at school on Monday, October 19. Enjoy the break, Lions!
Thank you Carterville and Carbondale Fire Departments for being here today to teach our kids about fire safety. October is national fire safety month.
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End of 1st Quarter; Friday, October9th.
Fall Break; October 12th-16th
End of 1st Quarter; Friday, October9th.
Fall Break; October 12th-16th
Looking ahead , Lions!
Here are a couple of important October dates to mark on your calendar.
October 12-16: Fall Break- No School
October 21: 1-hr Early Dismissal
Here are a couple of important October dates to mark on your calendar.
October 12-16: Fall Break- No School
October 21: 1-hr Early Dismissal
CHS Flags Clinic is TOMORROW!
Didn't pre-register? No problem! Join us on Saturday, October 3 from 8:00-11:00 am.
Check out the flyer for more details.
Didn't pre-register? No problem! Join us on Saturday, October 3 from 8:00-11:00 am.
Check out the flyer for more details.
October events start tomorrow with Candy Friday!
