Troy 30-C Monthly Happenings
February 2024
Superintendent's Corner
Today is a special day, one that we get to enjoy once every four years. Today is February 29 also known as Leap Day. To many of you Leap Day has a special meaning, maybe you even have Leap Day traditions. To me today is about balance, how adding this one day every four years balances out the calendar.
I hope you all enjoyed to burst of spring weather that we experienced this week. It was nice to see students outside and enjoying the nice weather during physical education classes and recess this week.
I am excited to share that as a district we have read 826,607 minutes since we launched the Beanstack platform. I hope your children are enjoying these reading challenges as much as I am.
The Illinois 5Essentials Survey window is currently open. We invite parents and guardians to share their feedback through this survey. Please click here to complete the survey. This data is extremely important. We will use this information, along with the other survey data we’ve collected, to continue to develop and refine our district and school improvement plans. We are hoping for a high response rate from all our stakeholders so we can make the best decisions about our next action steps.
-Dr. Paul Schrik
Friday, March 1 - Teacher Institute Day
No Student Attendance
Monday, March 4 - Casimir Pulaski Day
No Student Attendance/District Closed
Troy 30-C Celebrates Black History Month
Throughout the month of February Troy 30-C students read, researched, and worked on projects to celebrate Black History Month. Morning announcements in each of the buildings have featured influential Black Americans and how they have made a difference in our world. Throughout the district bulletin boards and posters are on display highlighting famous Black Americans. At Troy Middle School present and past members of the Joliet area were highlighted (see above), including collegiate coaches and entrepreneurs. The goal was to showcase people from the community that have achieved great success and are positive role models.
Troy 30-C Safety Fair
Join us for this family-friendly event on Monday, March 18 at William B. Orenic. Jeff Bean, Troy 30-C's Safety and Security Coordinator, together with local first responders, will be discussing student social media safety. This has become a rising concern with student behaviors throughout the community. Topics of the event will include, safety habits you can build at home, scenarios explained to help you develop a plan, as well as tips for how to monitor your child's device. Childcare will be provided during the presentation. Doors open at 6:15pm at W.B.O. The Presentation will be offered in English from 6:30-7:00 and in Spanish from 7:15-7:45.
Illinois 5Essentials Survey
Students and teachers across Illinois have the opportunity to participate in the eleventh annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. As a parent, this opportunity allows you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about your child’s school.
ParentSquare
Unlink Accounts - Many families have expressed concern over only one parent receiving ParentSquare communications. Your family accounts may have been linked together. If the contact information for both parents is listed the same under the student profile in Skyward Home Access, then ParentSquare will try to link the accounts. To change this, be sure each parent has their own unique contact information in Skyward Family Access. If you have any questions about this, feel free to reach out to your child's school.
Notes from the Nurse
Every child entering preschool, kindergarten, and 6th grade, and those entering an Illinois school for the first time, will need to provide proof of a current physical and immunization record before August 1, 2024. Troy nurses are accepting physical and immunization records now for the 24-25 school year. Don’t delay, make your appointment today! :)
Showing Up Together, Attendance Matters!
We are pleased to share that our attendance rate is currently 93.57%! This is an improvement over last year. Chronic Truancy is a nationwide problem and we are working hard to improve attendance rates here at Troy 30-C. Please continue to strive for good attendance! We enjoy seeing your children learning in school every day.
Celebrate National Reading Month with Beanstack!
March is National Reading Month; celebrate by logging your reading minutes in Beanstack and win "un-bean-lievable" prizes! More information will be coming next week via ParentSquare and school newsletters.
January Students of the Month
Congratulations to the January Students of the Month!
William B. Orenic Students of the Month for January are 6th grade students Anneliese O’Brien, Darci Gallegos, Liliana Linhart, and Kennedy Davis.
Troy Middle School Students of the Month for January are 7th grade students Isla Nitsche, Mila Guzman, Lillian Falkner, and Ella Nurczyk. 8th grade students are Gavin Wanek, Ariana Bibian, Dominic Lampos, and Caroline Ferak.
Honorary Student Superintendent February 21, 2024
The Troy 30-C Board of Education proclaimed that February 21, 2024 is hereby recognized as a day to honor Ronald Lee Jones III as an Honorary Student Superintendent of the Troy 30-C School District. Ronald is a 4th grade student at Troy Craughwell Elementary. We are looking forward to celebrating more Troy 4th grade students with this special recognition.
Athletics & Activities
Mid High Math Meet
Congratulations to the Troy 30-C Mathletes! On January 30 the Troy 30-C Mathletes competed at Channahon Junior High against Minooka, Channahon, Coal City, and Saratoga. Our 8th grade team had a clean sweep in both the individual and team contests! For the individual competition, Aaryn Reyes placed first, Lucy Higgins placed second, and Evelyn Coffey placed third.
For the team contests, Cathryn Governale, Caroline Ferak, Emma Trainor, and Evelyn Coffey placed first. Aaryn Reyes, David Meza, and Erik Gomez placed second. And Shaniyah Muhammad, Lucy Higgins, Hailey Smidl, Mayah Tyler, and Arielle Villasin placed third.
Thank you coach Allison Rose for a fantastic season!
Cheerleading Team Earns 5th Place at the IESA State Cheerleading Competition
Congratulations to the Troy 30-C Cheerleading team who placed 5th at the IESA State Cheerleading Competition in Peoria!
Team Members are:
Makenzie Bibian, Dylan Bower, Leah Borges, Norah Buchanan, Harper Carlson, Collyns Caruso, Angelika Deltoro-Parlich, Maliyah Durand, Sha'Nya Edwards, Emma Hoffman, Jillian Jock, Takyla Johnson, Sophie Koerner, Zoie Koerner, Carolyn Mikuta, Kelsie Olson, Madison Pork, Jazmine Phoenix, Emani Roland, McKenzie Rzeszutko, Nevaeh Spruell, Apollonia Thompson, Ja'Kyah Wallace, and Kennedy Wong
Thank you coaches Kristin Dahl and Ashley Nickles for leading this team for a wonderful season!
Dance Team State Champions
Congratulations to the Troy Dance team who are the IDTA 2024 Hip-Hop Junior High State Champions!
The team also placed second at the state competition in Junior High Open Pom!
Team members are:
Lexi Crandall, Maci Crandall, Cassidy Koerner, Anahlia Oceguera, Giada Juritza, Isa Ferreti- Raucci, Bella Wieher, Lola Crowther, Lucy Lesnik, Malorie Boyer, Raylee Pleshar, Sophia Contreras, and Sophia Knezetic
Thank you to our coaches Chrissy Thoele and Trisha Koerner for a season to remember!
Wrestling Team
Congratulations to the following wrestlers who advanced to Sectionals!
Andres Nevarez, Calihan Weber, Logan Hudson, Carter Kehr, Maddox Stonitsch, Regan Pastori, Colton Coughlen, Gabriel Gonzalez, Jacob Tyderek, and Torreon Jeffries
Volleyball Team
Congratulations to the 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Team who are the DPVC Conference Tournament Champions!
Congratulations to the 7th Grade Girls Volleyball Team who placed 3rd in the DPVC Conference Tournament!
eSports
We are excited to announce that the new eSports Club officially started in our new eSports lab at WBO on February 26th! Look for more information about the games offered, competitions, and athletes coming soon.
Shorewood Elementary Coed Intramural Cheerleading
Shorewood Elementary began their new Intramural Cheerleading program. We are excited to share that over 75 students signed up for this new elementary school intramural opportunity.
Troy 30-C In the News (Links)
Upcoming Dates to Remember
March 1, 2024 - Teacher Institute Day, No Student Attendance
March 4, 2024 - Casimir Pulaski Day, No Student Attendance/District Closed
March 20, 2024 - Next Regular Board Meeting
March 25 - April 1, 2024 - Spring Break, No Student Attendance