TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

STUDENT INFORMATION         

1.    Congratulations to the 7^th & 8^th grade Boys’ Basketball teams on their victory over Hillsboro last night.  Good luck tonight in Mattoon at 4:30. Please dismiss the players at 2:30, the bus leaves at 2:45.

2.    There will be a $50.00 dollar drawing on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for anyone that has turned in their candy money.

3.    Good luck to the 8^th grade Girls’ Basketball team in the Regional game at Glenwood Middle School tonight at 5:30. The bus will leave at 4:00.

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

5.    Lego Robotics Club will meet today from 3:15 to 4:00 in Mr. Brown’s room, 113.

6.    7^th grade Girls Volleyball open gym will be Thursday, December 4 from 3:30 – 5:00 and Saturday, December 6 from 11:00 – 1:00.

7.    The school level competition for the 27^th annual National Geographic Bee will be Wednesday, January 7^th. In preparation, all 7^th grade students will be participating through their geography classes on December 15^th and 16^th, while 6^th and 8^th grade students may choose to compete after school until 3:45 on December 8^th. Sixth and 8^th graders interested in participating need to sign up in the office by Friday, December 5^th. Finalists will be determined before the holiday break. Finalists will then compete on January 7th after school to determine the school-level winner. Anyone wanting more information needs to see Mrs. Foil or Mr. Nieves.

8.    8^th grade volleyball open gym is today from 3:30 to 5:00. Eighth grade Girls’ Basketball team is not allowed to attend volleyball open gyms until after 8^th grade Girls’ Basketball season is over.

         

WEEK AT A GLANCE

December 2           7^th & 8^th grade Boys’ Basketball teams at Mattoon 4:30. Bus 2:45

                            8^th grade Girls’ Basketball Regional game at Glenwood Middle School 5:30. Bus 4:00

                            Lego Robotics 3:15 to 4:00 in room 113

December 3           WWII Club 3:30 to 5:00 in the Forum

                            Homework Helpers 3:15 to 4:00

                            IMSA meets 3:15 to 4:00 in room 303

December 4           8^th grade Girls’ Basketball Regional game at Glenwood Middle School 5:30. Bus 4:00

                            Newspaper Club for 5^th grade 3:15 – 4:00 Computer Lab 130

                            7^th & 8^th grade Boys’ Basketball game vs Decatur Jefferson HOME 6:00

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

TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                            TODAY’S LUNCH

Cinnamon Roll                                                                   Mac & Cheese w/Ham                                                                                                                  Ham Pizza Salad

                                                                                      Turkey & Cheese Wrap                                                                                                                Sausage Pizza

                                                        

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.

Helen Keller