Troy 30-C Monthly Happenings

It always amazes me just how fast August gets here each year! Summertime goes by quickly and brings with it the anticipation of beginning another school year. As we get ready to have students and staff return, I want to take this opportunity to thank our Facilities and Operations Departments for all of the hard work cleaning the schools and getting them ready for our students and staff to return for the 2023-2024 school year. I also want to thank our teachers and administrators for all of their professional development planning they have completed this summer. Additionally, I would also like to thank our District Office Staff and Technology Department for all of their hard work this summer getting everything ready for the start of school, our Building Administrative Assistants who have been working on scheduling and helping families with questions, and our Transportation Department who has been working hard on scheduling bus routes. We are lucky to have such dedicated staff who work so hard to ensure a smooth start to the 2023-2024 school year.

As we embark on the start of the next school year I can't help but think of all of the great things our students and staff did last year during the 2022-2023 school year. This year we are looking forward to even more exciting things! Tomorrow, Friday, August 4 is our Back to School Resource Fair at WBO and TMS. I hope to see lots of Troy 30-C families at this great event.

I look forward to welcoming students into our buildings on Wednesday, August 16 for our first day of school! I hope you are all enjoying the summer and taking time to relax and spend time with your friends and family.

- Dr. Paul Schrik

As we gear up for another exciting academic year, we are thrilled to announce that we will be using ParentSquare to enhance our communication and engagement with you! ParentSquare is a user-friendly platform designed to streamline communication between school and home, making it easier for us to keep you informed and involved in your child's education.

With ParentSquare, you can expect:

🔹 Instant Updates: Receive real-time notifications about school news, upcoming events, and important announcements directly on your mobile device or computer.

🔹 Two-Way Messaging: Enjoy seamless communication with teachers and school staff. Feel free to ask questions, provide feedback, and stay connected throughout the school year.

🔹 Classroom Insights: Gain insights into your child's classroom activities, assignments, and academic progress, enabling you to actively support their learning journey.

To help you get started with ParentSquare and address any questions you may have, we have prepared a comprehensive FAQ page. This resource covers topics such as account setup, privacy and security measures, navigating the platform, and much more. Please visit our ParentSquare FAQ page by clicking on the link below:

🔗 ParentSquare FAQ Page

ParentSquare will undoubtedly enhance our ability to work collaboratively in providing the best possible educational experience for your child. Together, let's make this academic year a memorable and successful one!

Join us for the Troy 30-C Back to School Resource Fair on Friday, August 4 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at William B. Orenic Intermediate School & Troy Middle School located at 5800 Theodore St., Plainfield. Click here for a parking map.

We, at Troy 30-C, hold our students to high standards and expectations which begins with on time, regular, and consistent school attendance for all students. Research shows there is a direct relationship between regular attendance, punctuality, and school success (academic/social/emotional). When students are absent from school, authentic opportunities for growth in these areas are missed and can be difficult to make up. There is no substitute for actual, face to face classroom instruction.

School laws are very specific as to the parent's responsibility to ensure regular school attendance. This school year, as a District and at each building, we will be dedicated to improving our attendance for our Troy 30-C students. A formal attendance plan with action steps will be shared out via ParentSquare on August 10th.

As part of the communication plan within the attendance plan, an attendance video will be created and shared out across the district.

• At Troy 30-C, we are “Showing Up Together” as we build relationships all year! It is a partnership between the elementary/campus, the student, and the home.

• “Showing Up Together” slogan is used by Attendance Works, the nation’s leading action research project impacting change in attendance policies.

• We are excited to announce a video contest for our Troy 30-C students. Students are asked to submit videos, meeting the criteria below. These videos will be shared on August 10th as part of our District kick-off of our "Showing Up Together" Attendance initiative. This exciting year-long focus with emphasize the importance of school attendance.

• Criteria for videos: be creative, incorporate the slogan “Showing Up Together,” and encourage regular, consistent school attendance and being on time.

• Send videos to jpeterson@troy30c.org. Include student’s name, grade level, and school.

• The top 2 student videos will win a prize. A raffle will be held for the other submissions.

Please review the following linked document, Time Missed Effects on Education for more information.

Registration is open for the 23-24 school year. For more information and to begin the registration process visit www.troy30c.org/registration

Questions on Health Requirements?

Click here to view Troy 30-C's Mandatory Health Requirements

Click here to view Troy 30-C's 6th Grade Health Requirements FAQs

Our Facilities Department and our vendors have accomplished numerous projects over the summer to improve our school buildings. These include but are not limited to a new gymnasium floor at Heritage Trail Elementary School, a library renovation at WBO, and converting underutilized spaces into new classrooms throughout the district.

Sports tryouts are underway, and we are looking forward to another year of success!

Don't forget we need your child(ren)'s physical on file prior to your child(ren) trying out for any sports.

If you have not already uploaded your child(ren)'s physical to Skyward Family Access, please email it to dsitar@troy30c.org

8to18 Athletics & Activities Website

Troy 30-C Families,

Would you like to join our top rated Preschool program?

The first step in the enrollment process is to schedule a Preschool Screening for your child. Placement in the program is based on the screening results.

We serve:

• 3-5 year old children

• Children must be 3 years old on or before September 1 of the school year

We offer:

• Half-day options (2.5 hrs)

• AM session, 8:35-11:05

• PM session, 12:35-3:05

• For children 3-5 years old

• Full-day option

• 8:35 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.

• Only for children who are 4 on or before September 1, who meet Preschool for All grant eligibility requirements.

August 4, 2023 - Troy CCSD 30-C Resource Fair

August 16, 2023 - First Day of School

August 16, 2023 - Board Meeting