Welcome to PTA
Thomas Paine Elementary School Urbana, IL
Executive Board Members
Officers of the Executive Board are elected each May and typically serve two year terms as able.
PTA Meeting Minuts
If you are unable to attend meetings, you can view the meeting minutes below to find out what was discussed.
Services & Programs
Thomas Paine Elementary School PTA uses funds, volunteer donations, and volunteer hours to support ongoing school programs and projects.
Volunteer Beyond PTA
Beyond the PTA meetings, fundraising events, and programs, there are several other ways to volunteer at Thomas Paine.
Fundraising
During the year Thomas Paine PTA organizes many fun events benefiting our school. Among them Carnival, Movie Night, Spititwear sale, Restaurants, and more.
Teachers & Staff
2025-26 Thomas Paine Teachers & Staff list and positions listed and how to contact them via e-mail for better communication.
school hours
M-F: 8am – 3pm
address
Phone
217-384-3602
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.
- When families, schools, and communities work together,
- Student achievement improves,
- Teacher morale rises,
- Communication increases,
- Family, school, and community connections multiply.
- 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.
PTA MEETING
November 10 at 6:30pm at the Library
All PTA Meetings will have free childcare provided for PTA members.
2025-26 EDUCATIONAL YEAR
UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS
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 23 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 period.
Librarian: Brianna Morgan bmorgan@usd116.org
Program Coordinator: Lena Vecherkina lena.vecherkin@gmail.com
Click on image to view a List of the Books 2024-25
Young Authors
Everery year Thomas Paine elementary school students have a chance to submit their uniques stories for Young Author contest, attend annual Young Author School Assambley, and receive a program participants’ certificate.
Program Coordinator:
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ENGAGING, EDUCATIONAL & FUN TIME – PTA MEMORABILIA
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Quick Links
JOIN PTA NOW
Join Thomas Paine PTA, participate in monthly meetings and/or help PTA during PTA events making your importante contribution by supporting and creating unforgettable memories of US-THOMAS PAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Your help matters!!!
FUNDRAISINGS
BOX TOPS
IN-STORE. If you receive a paper receipt, a quick scan with the Box Tops app will identify participating products and automatically credit your school’s earnings online.
ONLINE. Whether you’ve ordered groceries for delivery or pickup, shopped through your store’s app, or requested an email receipt at checkout, you can earn Box Tops with digital receipts too.
1. BUY BOX TOPS PRODUCTS
2. SCAN YOUR RECEIPT
3. EARN CASH FOR SCHOOLS
CARNIVAL NIGHT
Carnival Night is the biggest Thomas Paine event. Bring the whole family and enjoy games, food, and activities! We have some amazing items in the raffle and silent auction. We’ve got camps, classes (eg dance, gymnastics), memberships (eg gyms, outdoor pool), restaurants, services (eg massages, haircuts), toys, games… Skip the long ticket line and save money by purchasing a Ringmaster package! Just turn in the form on the flier with cash or check by and you can pick up your pre-packaged tickets at the event in the much faster Ringmaster line!
MAGNETS and SPIRIT WEAR
Support PTA by purchasing Magnets, T-shirts. PTA will send a form, fill it out and return to the office or bring to monthly PTA meeting. Cash or check. Make a payment to Thomas Paine PTA . All money goes for students educational & classroms needs and school activities.
MOVIE NIGHT
Put on your PJ’s, bring a blanket, and join us! Pizza, popcorn, and drinks available for purchase
Enter the raffle to win the movie at the end of the night!
**Students must be accompanied by an adult**
RESTAURANTS
APPLEBEE’S, TORO LOCO, MONICALS’ PIZZA, CHIPOTLE, and more.
YEARBOOK
Order Thomas Paine Elementary school Yearbook preserve life-long memories. The cost includes TWO free customizable pages to make this yearbook your very own. The Yearbook can be delivered directly to Thomas Paine (free delivery) OR to your address (require additional payment).
school hours
M-F: 8am – 3pm
Address
1801 James Cherry Ave.
Urbana, IL 61802
Phone
(217)384-3602