TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Friday, December 5, 2014

STUDENT INFORMATION         

1.    Today is the last $50.00 drawing for anyone who has turned in all of their candy money.

2.    Congratulations to the 8^th grade Girls’ Basketball team for winning the Regional Championship game over Rochester last night. They will play in the Sectionals next Wednesday, December 10^th in Effingham at 6:30.

3.    Congratulations to the 7^th & 8^th grade Boys’ Basketball teams for their win over Decatur Jefferson last night.

4.    Junior High Wrestling practice starts after school this week from 3:30 to 5:00.

5.    7^th grade Girls Volleyball open gym will be Saturday, December 6 from 11:00 – 1:00. Tryouts will begin on Wednesday, December 10^th, 3:30 – 5:00.

6.    6^th and 8^th grade students only: There is still time to participate in the 27^th annual National Geographic Bee. Those interested in participating need to sign up today in the office. Please see Mrs. Foil or Mr. Nieves for more information.

7.    If you had Art first quarter with Mrs. Richardson, please stop by room 121 to pick up your graffiti wall project.

8.    Change in Date:  Builders Club will meet 3:45 at Manners Park Monday, December 8^th to set up the Christmas display on Spot 66.

9.    Come watch the Terrier Marching Band perform in the Christmas Parade Saturday at 5:00.

10. The YMCA will have the DJ Audio Dimensions at the Teen Center tonight from 6:00 – 10:00 and at the 5^th grade party Saturday, 5:00 – 9:00.

11. Please claim your items off the lost and found table.

      12.     Any 6th grade student who signed up for the Speech Contest or anyone who still needs to sign up, must see Mrs. Richardson. Stop by Room 106 before going to lunch today for a very short meeting to pick up important information.

FACULTY INFORMATION

December 10          Faculty Meeting

WEEK AT A GLANCE

December 6           Christmas Parade for the Terrier Marching Band at 5:00

                            7^th grade Girls’ Volleyball open gym 11:00 – 1:00

December 8           National Geographic Bee Competition for 6^th & 8^th grade 3:15 – 3:45

                            Homework Helpers 3:15 – 4:00

                            7^th & 8^th grade Boys’ Basketball vs Williamsville HOME 6:00

                            Jazz Band plays at the Boys’ Basketball game

December 9           Lego Robotics Club 3:15 – 4:00, room 113

December 10         7^th Girls’ Volleyball tryouts begin 3:30 -5:00

                            IMSA will meet 3:15 – 4:00 in room 303

                            No Homework Helpers today       

December 11         7^th & 8^th grade Boys’ Basketball vs Central A&M in Moweaqua 6:00, bus 4:45

                            Newspaper Club for 6thm 7^th & 8^th grades Computer Lab 130 3:15 – 4:00

                            Chess Club meets in room 107 3:15 – 4:00

TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                            TODAY’S LUNCH

Glazed Cinnamon Roll                                                                   Cheesy Penne Pasta                                                                                                                     Taco Salad

                                                                                      Ham & Swiss Wrap                                                                                                                       Hawaiian Ham Pizza

                                                        

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

An Arab sheikh tells his two sons to race their camels to a distant city to see who will inherit his fortune.  The one whose camel is slower wins.  After wandering aimlessly for days, the brothers ask a wise man for guidance.  Upon receiving the advice, the jump on the camels and race as fast as they can.  What did the wise man say to them?