Tuesday, September 30, 2014

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Tuesday, September 30, 2014

STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    Congratulations to the Girls’ Basketball team for their win in the Hillsboro tournament last night.
2.    Lego Robotics Club meets today after school until 4:00. Remember your permission slips.
3.    Scholastic Book Fair will be open October 7 and 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. October 14 and 15 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ONLY. Mr. Kettelkamp will be doing Daily Trivia for free books also. The book fair will be open for parents during Parent/Teacher Conferences October 9 and 10 as well.
4.    The 2nd Annual Chillifest Pumpkin Race will be Saturday, October 4th, in front of the Taylorville Post Office. Registration is at 9:00, Race heats begin at 10:00. Age groups are age 5 and under, 6-7, 8-9 & 10-12. Registration forms are in the office.
5.    Vision & Hearing Screenings continue today.  Please keep visits to the nurse for emergencies only!
6.    Please return ALL ice packs to the nurse’s office!
7.    Garden Club will meet tomorrow from 3:00 – 4:00.

                           
WEEK AT A GLANCE
October 1              Garden Club 3:15 to 4:00
                            Homework Helper 3:15 to 4:00
October 2              Newspaper Club: 5th grade meets 3:15 to 4:00
October 4              Chillifest Pumpkin Race registration 9:00
October 6              Girls’ Basketball vs Riverton at Home 6:00
October 7              Scholastic Book Fair 8:00 to 2:00
                            Girls’ Basketball vs Rochester 4:30. Bus leaves 3:30.
October 8              Scholastic Book Fair 8:00 to 2:00
October 9              Girls’ Basketball vs Effingham 6:00. Bus leaves 4:00.
October 9 & 10      Parent/Teacher Conferences – No School

                           
TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                            TODAY’S LUNCH
Pancakes w/syrup                                                             Spaghetti w/meatballs                                                                                                                 Ham & Pizza Salad
                                                                                      Turkey & Cheese Wrap
                                                                                      Breakfast Pizza
                                                                                                                                                
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

Maya Angelou

Monday, September 29, 2014

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Monday, September 29, 2014

STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    Congratulations to the Girls’ Basketball team for their win on Saturday in the Hillsboro tournament. Good luck to them tonight in the Hillsboro Tournament. 8th grade plays Nokomis at 6:00 and 7th grade plays Nokomis at 7:15. The bus leaves at 4:30.
2.    Lego Robotics Club meeting is Tuesday until 4:00. Remember your permission slips.
3.    Scholastic Book Fair will be open October 7 and 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. October 14 and 15 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ONLY. Mr. Kettelkamp will be doing Daily Trivia for free books also. The book fair will be open for parents during Parent/Teacher Conferences October 9 and 10 as well.
4.    The 2nd Annual Chillifest Pumpkin Race will be Saturday, October 4th, in front of the Taylorville Post Office. Registration is at 9:00, Race heats begin at 10:00. Age groups are age 5 and under, 6-7, 8-9 & 10-12. Registration forms are in the office.
5.    A red inhaler in a black LG bag has been found. If it is yours, please see the school nurse.
6.    Vision & Hearing Screenings will begin this week.  Please keep visits to the nurse for emergencies only.
7.    Homework Helper will meet today after school until 4:00.

                           
WEEK AT A GLANCE
September 29        Homework Helper 3:15 to 4:00
                            Girls’ Baskeball in Hillsboro, bus leaves at 4:30 
October 1              Garden Club 3:15 to 4:00
                            Homework Helper 3:15 to 4:00
October 2              Newspaper Club: 5th grade meets 3:15 to 4:00
October 4              Chillifest Pumpkin Race registration 9:00
October 6              Girls’ Basketball vs Riverton at Home 6:00
October 7              Scholastic Book Fair 8:00 to 2:00
                            Girls’ Basketball vs Rochester 4:30. Bus leaves 3:30.
October 8              Scholastic Book Fair 8:00 to 2:00
October 9              Girls’ Basketball vs Effingham 6:00. Bus leaves 4:00.
October 9 & 10      Parent/Teacher Conferences – No School

                           
TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                            TODAY’S LUNCH
Pancakes w/syrup                                                              Spaghetti w/meatballs                                                                                                                 Ham & Pizza Salad
                                                                                      Turkey & Cheese Wrap
                                                                                      Breakfast Pizza
                                                                                                                                                
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
There may be people who have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work
Harder than you do – and I believe that.

Derek Jeter


Friday, September 26, 2014

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Friday, September 26, 2014

STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    Congratulations to the Girls Basketball teams for their victory over Litchfield last night.
2.    Good luck to the Girls’ Basketball team in their tournament in Hillsboro on Saturday. The bus leaves at 6:30. 7th grade plays at 8:00 and 3:30. 8th grade plays at 9:15 and 4:45.
3.    Check out your research skills by finding answers to trivia questions in the Media Center. Each month there will be a new set of questions to answer. Those who participate will be put in a drawing for a free book to order each month.
4.    YMCA Teen Center, for 6th, 7th and 8th grades, is tonight from 6:00 to 10:00, $5 for Y members and $10 for non-members.

                           
WEEK AT A GLANCE
September 29        Homework Helper 3:15 to 4:00
                            Girls’ Basketball in Hillsboro, bus leaves at 4:30
October 1              Garden Club 3:15 to 4:00
                            Homework Helper 3:15 to 4:00
October 2              Newspaper Club: 5th & 6th grade meets 3:15 to 4:00
October 4              Chillifest Pumpkin Race registration 9:00

                           
TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                            TODAY’S LUNCH
Orange Glaze Cinnamon Roll                                              Fish Tacos
                                                                                      Popcorn Chicken Salad
                                                                                      Chicken Ranch Wrap
                                                                                      Garlic White Pizza
                                                                                                                                                
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
The name for a baby of a certain kind of animal rhymes with the name for its father?
What two words are these?

The word DROOLING consists of the letters of GOLD and IRON mixed together.  The letters of what three chemical elements can be rearranged to spell NONPERCEPTION?



Thursday, September 25, 2014

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Thursday, September 25, 2014

STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    Rubber bands are not allowed at school. Teachers will be giving detentions if they see you with them.
2.    Good luck to the Girls’ Basketball teams today against Litchfield here at 6:00.
3.    Do you like to write and also take pictures? If so, them Terrier News needs you! The TJHS Newspaper Club will begin today with an informational meeting for any interested 5th through 8th grade student. This meeting will be in Computer Lab 130 after school until 4:00.
4.    The T.J.H.S. Drama club invites students from 6th-8th grades to participate in their monthly meetings.  The club is looking for student actors, actresses, set designers, construction, and crew members.  Come learn about the club and experience the fun!  The club will meet today, 3:15 to 5:00, in the forum.  This years production is a comedy/farce titled, “Hotel Escargot” located on the French Riviera.  Student’s interested in joining the newspaper club and drama club need to attend the newspaper club first and then attend the drama club meeting.
5.    Check out your research skills by finding answers to trivia questions in the Media Center. Each month there will be a new set of questions to answer. Those who participate will be put in a drawing for a free book to order each month.
6.    Good luck to the Girls’ Basketball team in their tournament in Hillsboro on Saturday. The bus leaves at 6:30. 7th grade plays at 8:00 and 3:30. 8th grade plays at 9:15 and 4:45.

                           
WEEK AT A GLANCE
September 25        Girls’ Basketball vs Litchfield at Home 6:00
                            Terrier Newspaper Club informational meeting Computer Lab 130 3:15 – 4:00
                            Drama Club Forum 3:15 – 5:00
September 27        Girls’ Basketball Tournament in Hillsboro bus at 6:30 a.m.
                            7th grade plays 8:00 & 3:30
                            8th grade plays 9:15 & 4:45

                           
TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                            TODAY’S LUNCH
Banana Muffin w/string cheese                                           Cheese Penne Pasta
                                                                                      Ham Turkey Chef Salad
                                                                                      Turkey & Cheese Deli
                                                                                      Buffalo Chicken Pizza
                                                                                                                                                
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
I pray because I can’t help myself.  I pray because I’m helpless.  I pray because the need flows out of me all the time – waking and sleeping.  It doesn’t change God – it changes me.

C.S. Lewis


Wednesday, September 24, 2014

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Wednesday, September 24, 2014

STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    Do you like to write and also take pictures? If so, them Terrier News needs you! The TJHS Newspaper Club will begin on Thursday, September 25th with an informational meeting for any interested 5th through 8th grade student. This meeting will be in Computer Lab 130 after school until 4:00.
2.    The T.J.H.S. Drama club invites students from 6th-8th grades to participate in their monthly meetings.  The club is looking for student actors, actresses, set designers, construction, and crew members.  Come learn about the club and experience the fun!  The club will meet this Thursday, Sept. 25th, 3:15 to 5:00, in the forum.  This years production is a comedy/farce titled, “Hotel Escargot” located on the French Riviera.  Student’s interested in joining the newspaper club and drama club need to attend the newspaper club first and then attend the drama club meeting.
3.    Parents may schedule conferences on line starting today.
4.    Check out your research skills by finding answers to trivia questions in the Media Center. Each month there will be a new set of questions to answer. Those who participate will be put in a drawing for a free book to order each month.

                           
WEEK AT A GLANCE
September 25        Girls’ Basketball vs Litchfield at Home 6:00
                            Terrier Newspaper Club informational meeting Computer Lab 130
September 27        Girls’ Basketball Tournament runs to Oct 2 in Hillsboro times TBA

                           
TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                            TODAY’S LUNCH
Glazed Cinnamon Roll                                                        Mac & Cheese
                                                                                      Ham Pizza Salad
                                                                                      Turkey & Cheese Wrap
                                                                                      Sausage Pizza
                                                                                                                                                
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
If you have something negative to say.

Look in the mirror and say it to yourself.  Maybe you’ll think twice.

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Tuesday, September 23, 2014

STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    Congratulations to the 7th and 8th grade girls’ basketball teams for their victory over Jacksonville last night.
2.    Cheer practice has been moved to 3:15 today staring in the gym until 4:45.
3.    Do you like to write and also take pictures? If so, them Terrier News needs you! The TJHS Newspaper Club will begin on Thursday, September 25th with an informational meeting for any interested 5th through 8th grade student. This meeting will be in Computer Lab 130 after school until 4:00.
4.    Parents may schedule conferences on line starting today.
5.    Check out your research skills by finding answers to trivia questions in the Media Center. Each month there will be a new set of questions to answer. Those who participate will be put in a drawing for a free book to order each month.
6.    Dismiss at 1:00 today for School Improvement Day, each class period will last 30 minutes and we will follow this order:       
                                      1st hour        8:25 - 8:55
                                                2nd hour        8:55 – 9:25
                                                3rd hour        9:25 – 9:55
                                                4th hour        9:55 – 10:25
                                                8th hour        10:25 – 10:55
                                                9th hour        10:55 – 11:25 (5th grade lunch as usual)
                                                5th hour        11:25 – 11:55 (6th grade lunch)  
                                                6th hour        11:55 – 12:25 (7th grade lunch)
                                                7th hour        12:25 – 1:00   (8th grade lunch)


                           
WEEK AT A GLANCE
September 23        School Improvement Day (SIP) dismiss at 1:00
                            Teachers please be at THS cafeteria by 1:30, remember your Chromebook or lap top.
September 25        Girls’ Basketball vs Litchfield at Home 6:00
                            Terrier Newspaper Club informational meeting Computer Lab 130
September 27        Girls’ Basketball Tournament runs to Oct 2 in Hillsboro times TBA

                           
TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                            TODAY’S LUNCH
Glazed Cinnamon Roll                                                                  Mac & Cheese
                                                                                      Ham Pizza Salad
                                                                                      Turkey & Cheese Wrap
                                                                                      Sausage Pizza
                                                                                                                                                
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
 Character takes courage.  It requires doing what’s right, not what’s easy or popular.
Character is much easier kept than recovered.

Character is doing what’s right when nobody’s looking.

Monday, September 22, 2014

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Monday, September 22, 2014

 STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    Good luck to the Lady Terriers Basketball team against Jacksonville here tonight at 5:30.
2.    Girls Basketball:  Remember the athletic fee of $125.00 must be paid today to Mrs. Vincent.
3.    There will be an organizational meeting for 6th, 7th and 8th grade Lego Club today after school until 3:30 in Mr. Brown’s room (113).
4.    Do you like to write and also take pictures? If so, them Terrier News needs you! The TJHS Newspaper Club will begin on Thursday, September 25th with an informational meeting for any interested 5th through 8th grade student. This meeting will be in Computer Lab 130 after school until 4:00.

                           
WEEK AT A GLANCE
September 22        Girls’ Basketball vs Jacksonville at Home 5:30
                            Lego Club meeting room 113 until 3:30
September 23        School Improvement Day (SIP) dismiss at 1:00
September 25        Girls’ Basketball vs Litchfield at Home 6:00
                            Terrier Newspaper Club informational meeting Computer Lab 130

                           
TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                            TODAY’S LUNCH
Ham & Cheese Scramble                                                   Meatball Pizza Sub
                                                                                      Baja Chicken Salad
                                                                                      Ham & Cheese Deli
                                                                                      Feta Spinach Salad
                                                                                     
                                                                                       
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
You’ll see it when you believe it.  Those who think they can and those who think they can’t are both right.

Friday, September 19, 2014

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Friday, September 19, 2014

 STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    Girls Basketball:  Remember the athletic fee of $125.00 must be paid by Monday to Mrs. Vincent.
2.    Congratulations to the baseball team for their victory in the Regional tournament.  They will play Rochester at 12:00 in Williamsville on Saturday.
3.    IMSA applications need to be turned into the office today.
4.    There will be an organizational meeting for 6th, 7th and 8th grade Lego Club on Monday, September 22 after school until 3:30 in Mr. Brown’s room (113).
5.    Do you like to write and also take pictures? If so, them Terrier News needs you! The TJHS Newspaper Club will begin on Thursday, September 25th with an informational meeting for any interested 5th through 8th grade student. This meeting will be in Computer Lab 130 after school until 4:00.

                           
WEEK AT A GLANCE
September 19        Homecoming Football Game 7:00 at the High School
                            IMSA applications deadline 
September 22        Girls’ Basketball vs Jacksonville at Home 5:30
                            Lego Club meeting room 113 until 3:30
September 23        School Improvement Day (SIP) dismiss at 1:00
September 25        Girls’ Basketball vs Litchfield at Home 6:00
                            Terrier Newspaper Club informational meeting Computer Lab 130

                           
TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                            TODAY’S LUNCH
French Toast Sticks                                                           Chilli
                                                                                      Popcorn Chicken Salad
                                                                                      Chicken Salad Wrap
                                                                                      Garlic White Pizza
                                                                                     
                                                                                       
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

A black dog stands in the middle of an intersection in a town painted black.  None of the street lights are working due to a power failure caused by a local storm.  A car with two broken headlights drives towards the dog but turns in time to avoid hitting him.  How could the driver have seen the dog in time?


Dee Septor, the famous magician, claims he can tell the score of any football game before it even starts.  Many think he is psychic and possesses supernatural powers.  How is it that he can be accurate about the score 99 percent of the time?