Dear Parents and Guardians,
Our third through eighth graders take the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) every spring. These assessments help us understand how our students are growing academically, compared to their peers across the state. It is important we work together and make your child’s experience with testing a positive and successful one. We have been preparing hard at school all year long. Kudos to our teachers and students for their diligence!
Here are some suggestions for you to help ensure your child does well during testing:
● Ensure your child arrives at school on time.
● Have your child eat a healthy breakfast at home or at school.
● Ensure your child gets a good night’s sleep with a minimum of 8 hours.
● Encourage your child to do their best.
Our students will take the Illinois Assessment of Readiness from March 18th through March 27th, followed by the Illinois Science Assessment for grades 5th and 8th.
If you have questions about either assessment, please reach out to your child's teacher or principal. As always, we encourage our students to do their best every day. Thank you for your partnership in your child’s academic success.
Today our 5th-8th grade girls had the opportunity to hear words of empowerment and encouragement from Representative Katie Stuart. This assembly was the kickoff event for the first Annual Girls Empowerment weekend.
Have a great weekend!
Dear Central 104 Family,
Friday, March 8th, at 2:00 pm, is the kickoff event celebrating Women's Empowerment, featuring Representative Katie Stuart as the keynote speaker. We invite all women in our community to join us for a powerful message. To help us with the arrangements, kindly RSVP using the form provided.
We look forward to seeing you there.
https://forms.gle/3XnL7obRZZYMnMod8
Dear Central 104 Family,
We cordially invite you to join us on Friday, March 8th, to celebrate Women's Empowerment. Our keynote speaker, Representative Katie Stuart, will be addressing the gathering. This event is open to all the women within our community, and we would be delighted to have you with us. To help us with the arrangements, kindly RSVP using the form provided.
We look forward to seeing you there.
https://forms.gle/3XnL7obRZZYMnMod8
Reminder- early dismissal today and No School Monday! Have a beautiful weekend!
Please share!
Have a great weekend!
We are thrilled to share the latest construction progress at Joseph Arthur Middle School - check out these pictures of the newly erected walls for the upcoming classrooms, gym, and kitchen addition.
Enjoy Friday and Monday off with your families!
LET'S GO JAMS BOYS BASKETBALL! Beat Nashville for the State Championship tonight!
Dear Central 104 Families and Staff,
On February 01, 2024, ClassTag has officially been renamed SchoolStatus Connect. As a result of the rebrand, you may notice new colors and a new logo. If you use the mobile app, your app icon may automatically update to the new logo.
We have been assured that these changes should not impact your ability to access the platform just as you always have.
You may continue to see the "ClassTag" name and brand appear as the SchoolStatus team continues the work to transition all pieces to the new branding.
Here is a full list of rebranding updates you can expect.
Here are a few navigational updates.
If you have any questions about these changes, you can reach out to their support team at support-ct@schoolstatus.com.
Central 104 Administration
We are excited for our Joseph Arthur Middle School Tigers boys basketball team to be playing in the first round of the state tournament tonight! The boys will play against Woodlawn Grade School at 7:15 pm at Rend Lake College.
If you are unable to attend, you can stream the game online via www.areasports.net, as they will be covering tonight’s game with video and play-by-play. Feel free to share this link with anybody who you think may be interested in watching.
Good luck to our JAMS Tigers tonight! Bring home a win!
It's that time of year to help us improve our culture and climate by completing the 2023-24 Illinois Supplemental Parent Survey. We greatly appreciate your feedback!
Link to survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/.
Opens Jan. 30, 2024 and closes March 29, 2024.
We had a phenomenal visit with the State Superintendent Sanders and Chairman Isoye of the Illinois State Board of Education!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Tonight at the American Legion, you can purchase burgers and wings. Join us and show your support for our Girl's Empowerment Weekend by purchasing delicious burgers and wings. Your contribution will go a long way in helping us provide a life-changing experience for young women in our community. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make a positive impact. See the attached flyer for more details.
Tomorrow, Monday, January 22, will be an E-Learning Day. The forecasted freezing rain has the potential to create hazardous driving conditions. The safety of our families and employees remains our top priority. We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Tuesday. Have a good evening and be safe! Dr. Rodriguez
Stay warm!
