Tri-C Elementary School

Tomorrow is our PBIS Scooter Race reward. Qualifying students will wear their class color and compete in our annual scooter races. See the picture for class color information.

Please note the following Tri-C Elementary School lunch menu change for Thursday, March 5.

March 5, 2026 Lunch:
Chicken Nuggets
Mashed potatoes
Green Beans
Fruit
Milk

🔥 APEX FINAL PRINCIPAL CHALLENGE TONIGHT! 🔥

Tonight is the BIG one — our final Principal Challenge! If our total funds raised eclipses $70,000, Mrs. Forby and Mrs. Owens will “get the gauntlet”…

🎯 Slime
🥧 Pies
🍦 Human Ice Cream Sundae

AND… 🪒 Mr. Devin will shave his beard! 😲

Let’s finish STRONG, Tri-C! 💪

🏃‍♂️ Glow Run is TOMORROW!
Students should wear their Apex t-shirts to school. They will run during their PE time in the gym.

Thank you for an incredible two weeks full of fun, leadership lessons, and excitement. We are so grateful for your support of our students and our school! Let’s make this final push count! 💙💛
#ApexEvent

Reminder: Tomorrow is Spring Picture Day. All students will have their pictures taken and ordering directions will be emailed out in 3 weeks from Iconik. Class pictures will also be taken tomorrow. Have a great night!

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Tuesday - Spring Pictures
Wednesday - Apex Glow Run
Thursday - PBIS Scooter Races
Friday - 11:05 Dismissal
Have a great night!

🚀 APEX UPDATE! 🚀

Congratulations to Mrs. Gravatt’s class for winning last night’s challenge! 👏🎉 Way to go!

🔥 Today’s Challenge: NEW PLEDGES!
The class that brings in the most NEW pledges will earn a special Hangout with the Apex Team — including snacks and game time! 🎮🍿

💡 Today’s Leadership Lesson: IT STARTS WITH ME
Students learned the importance of taking ownership of:
✔️ Their attitude
✔️ Their effort
✔️ Their mood
✔️ How they interact with others

We are so proud of the character growth happening alongside this fundraiser!

Thank you for your continued support of Tri-C Elementary! ❤️

#ApexEvent

🚀 What does it mean to LEVEL UP as a leader? ? 🤔 That’s what we’re about to learn! 💪 The Apex Team is here to bring high-energy lessons about these leadership habits to our students every day for the next two weeks leading up to our Apex GLOW RUN event happening on March 4th! Get ready to grow, lead, and Level Up! 🌟#ApexLevelUp #ApexLeadershipCo #LeadershipDevelopment

Reminder: Tomorrow is Pajama Day!

Our Apex fundraiser is off to a great start. At our assembly today, students received their VIP badge. Included on this are directions for getting logged in and sending notifications for pledges. This fundraiser has been great at providing funds to purchase engaging materials for our classrooms. We will celebrate on Wednesday by having a pajama day since the Apex team made their halfcourt shot. Tonight's challenge is to share your your Apex link with 10 contacts. The winning class will receive a donut decorating contest with the Apex Team!

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Apex Fundraiser starts on Monday. Be on the lookout for student VIP badges coming home! Spring Pictures are March 3rd. All students will have their pictures taken. Ordering instructions will be sent following picture day.

Thank you Smile Doctors for your presentation to our 3rd grade students during National Children's Dental Health Month. We appreciate your time and information for our students!

This is a reminder to fill out this year's 5 Essential Survey. Survey results help us plan for improving our school and your feedback is important to us. Thanks in advance for your time. Link: https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/

🎒✨ Kindergarten Registration is Here! ✨🎒

Tri-C Elementary is excited to welcome our newest learners for the upcoming school year!

📌 Kindergarten registration packets for the 2026-2027 school year are being collected this month. If you have a child who will be entering kindergarten, now is the time to submit your paperwork.

📝 Kindergarten screenings, if needed, will be scheduled later this spring. More information will be shared with families as those dates approach.

Information can be found on our website: https://cartervillecusd5il.sites.thrillshare.com/o/tri-c/page/kindergarten-registration

If you have any questions or need assistance with the registration process, please contact:

📧 Jessica Maurizio
jmaurizio@cartervilleschools.org

We can’t wait to meet our future Lions and begin this exciting journey together! 🦁💛

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No School; Monday, February 16th (President's Day) Have a great night!

Our Kindergarten students participated in their Royal Tea Party at school today. This was a culminating activity for their recent Kings and Queens unit. Students enjoyed a special snack and a story from Mrs. Forby and Mr. Owens.

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Happy Super Bowl Sunday! 11:05 Dismissal on Friday, February 13th (no Latchkey). No school on Monday, February 16th (President's Day).

PTO this Thursday at CIS! We hope to see you there.

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Have a great night!

Reminders for tomorrow:
Candy Friday ($0.25)
PBIS Reward: Magic Show
Blood Drive at Carterville Community Center (2:30-6:00pm)
Yearbook Ordering Deadline (www.jostens.com)

🩸 Tri-C Elementary School Blood Drive 🩸
Join us in making a difference! Tri-C Elementary is hosting a Blood Drive in partnership with the American Red Cross.
📅 Friday, January 30 (on as scheduled)
📍 Carterville Community Center
⏰ 2:30–6:00 PM
👉 Register here:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive
🎁 Student Incentive Alert!
Students can earn a special gift for recruiting a donor—an easy way to help save lives and show some Cub pride!
Thank you for supporting our school and our community. Every donation counts! ❤️

e-Learning Day
Wednesday, January 28th
-Assignments posted to Rooms (Carterville app) by 9am
-Teachers available via email between 9am-2pm
-Assignments due next day of in-person learning