Wednesday, November 26, 2014

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Wednesday, November 26, 2014


STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    Candy money needs to be turned in by December 1st
2.    Congratulations to the 8th grade Boys’ Basketball team for their victory over Springfield Grant last night.
3.    Congratulations to the 7th grade girls’ basketball team for a Great Season!   
4.    GIRLS – per our dress code: Leggings, jeggings, yoga pants, and/or tights may only be worn when the student’s top/blouse comes to fingertip length.
5.    The school level competition for the 27th annual National Geographic Bee will be Wednesday, January 7th. In preparation, all 7th grade students will be participating through their geography classes on December 15th and 16th, while 6th and 8th grade students may choose to compete after school until 3:45 on December 8th. Sixth and 8th graders interested in participating need to sign up in the office by Friday, December 5th. Finalists will be determined before the holiday break. Finalists will then compete on January7th after school to determine the school-level winner. Anyone wanting more information needs to see Mrs. Foil or Mr. Nieves.
6.    There will be an 8th grade volleyball open gym on Tuesday, December 2nd from 3:30 to 5:00. Eighth grade Girls’ Basketball team is not allowed to attend volleyball open gyms until after 8th grade Girls’ Basketball season is over.
7.    IMSA and Homework Helpers will not be meeting today.
8.    Thanksgiving Assembly today at 10:00 in the gym. Please refer to the adjusted schedule in the bulletin.
9.    Early dismissal today will be at 2:20. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving break!
10. The following schedule will be used today:
1st hour:  8:25 – 8:53 (practice for 6th grade band and 7th & 8th grade choir)
              8:45 – 9:00 (practice for 5th grade choir)
2nd hour: 8:56 – 9:24 (practice for 8th grade band)
3rd hour: 9:27 – 9:55 (practice for 7th grade band)
Assembly: 10:00 – 11:00
4th hour: 11:10 – 11:38
5th hour: 11:41 – 12:11
6th hour: 12:14 – 12:44
7th hour: 12:47 – 1:17
8th hour: 1:20 – 1:48
9th hour: 1:51 – 2:20
                   
         
WEEK AT A GLANCE
November 27         Thanksgiving Day – No School
November 28         No School
December 1           7th & 8th Boys’ Basketball vs Hillsboro HOME 6:00
                            Homework Helper 3:15 – 4:00










TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                            TODAY’S LUNCH
French Toast Sticks                                                                      Chili                                                                                                                                                     Chicken Caesar Salad
                                                                                      Ham/Turkey/Cheese Deli                                                                                                             Meat Love’s Pizza
                                                        

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather recognizing and appreciating what we do have.


Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend!