Thomas Paine Elementary School
1801 James Cherry Dr.
Urbana, IL 61801
Parents Teachers Association
(217) 384-3602 (office)
(217) 384-3572 (attendance)
PTA Philosophy
Research shows that family involvement promotes student success. Students with involved parents are more likely to
- Earn higher grades and pass their classes,
- Attend school regularly and have better social skills,
- Go on to postsecondary education.
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When families, schools, and communities work together,
- Student achievement improves,
- Teacher morale rises,
- Communication increases,
- Family, school, and community connections multiply.
PTA’s process for building successful partnerships starts with the National Standards for Family-School Partnerships and consists of three steps: Raising awareness about the power of family and community involvement. Taking action to cultivate involvement through specific programs and practices. Celebrating success as your school sees increased involvement and its impact.
2024-25 EDUCATIONAL YEAR
Battle of the Books: the Battle of the Books program is a voluntary reading incentive program open to all 4th and 5th graders. Students work on teams to read a list of 20 books and then compete in a quiz-bowl like battle at the end of the year. Parent volunteers run meetings once a month during the lunch/recess period. PTA helps purchase necessary books and materials as well as t-shirts for the participants.
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A LIST OF THE BOOKS TO READ
1st meeting in November 2024
2023-24 EDUCATIONAL YEAR
ENGAGING, EDUCATIONAL AND FUN TIME AT THOMAS PAINE
OUR MEMORABLE MOMENTS AT THOMAS PAINE