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!

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Tuesday, November 25, 2014


STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    Candy money needs to be turned in by December 1st
2.    Good luck to the 7th & 8th grade Boys’ Basketball teams against Springfield Grant here tonight at 4:00.
3.    Congratulations to the 7th grade girls’ basketball team for their victory over Chatham last night.  Good luck tonight in the Regional Championship Game against Rochester here at 7:00.
4.    Picture retakes are this morning. We will announce over the intercom when the photographer is ready. If you are new to the school or were absent on picture day, you will have your picture taken today. This includes staff!
5.    WWII will meet today from 3:30 – 5:00.
6.    Lego Club will meet today in room 113 from 3:15 to 4:00.
7.    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.
8.    Well as you know it is snowing and getting colder outside.  We need to take care of the animals.  Once again, the Newspaper club is collecting donations for the animals at the Christian County Animal Shelter.  We can take treats, toys for cats and dogs, food, water or whatever you think.  They also need blankets…lots of blankets!  If you would like to donate, there will be bins in the office labeled “Animal Shelter.”
9.    The school level competition for the 27th annual National Geographic Bee will be here soon! 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 Wednesday, January7th after school to determine the school-level winner. Anyone wanting more information needs to see Mrs. Foil or Mr. Nieves.
10. 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.
11. IMSA and Homework Helpers will not be meeting tomorrow after school.
12. Thanksgiving Assembly tomorrow at 10:00 in the gym.
13. Early dismissal tomorrow will be at 2:20 for Thanksgiving break.
14. The following schedule will be used tomorrow:
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
                   




FACULTY INFORMATION
November 25                   Special Ed Department meeting will be in room 109 at 3:20
                  
WEEK AT A GLANCE
November 26         Thanksgiving Assembly 10:00 (Schedule #4)
                            Dismiss at 2:20 
                            IMSA will not meet today
                            Homework Helper will not meet today
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
Blueberry Muffin w/string cheese                                          Beefsteak Sub                                                                                                                             Ham Pizza Salad
                                                                                      Turkey & Cheese Wrap                                                                                                                Sausage Pizza
                                                        
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY


Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our Thanksgiving.

Monday, November 24, 2014

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Monday, November 24, 2014


STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    Candy money can be turned in to the desk in the front hallway before school each morning. Please do not carry your money with you during the day. All money must be turned in by December 1st.
2.    Congratulations to the 7th grade Girls’ Basketball team for their win over Decatur Jefferson on Saturday.
3.    Good luck to our 7th grade Girls’ Basketball team against Chatham here tonight at 7:15. 
4.    Picture retakes will be tomorrow in the morning. If you are new to the school or were absent on picture day, you will have your picture taken that day. This includes staff!
5.    Builders’ Club will meet today in room 110, 3:15 to 4:00.
6.    Picture retakes will be on Tuesday morning, November 25th.  If you are new to the school or were absent on picture day (October 17), you will have a photo taken tomorrow.  Picture order forms are in the office.  Staff too!
7.    Homework Helpers will meet today from 3:15 to 4:00.
8.    History club will meet tomorrow from 3:30 – 5:00.
9.    Well as you know it is snowing and getting colder outside.  We need to take care of the animals.  Once again, the Newspaper club is collecting donations for the animals at the Christian County Animal Shelter.  We can take treats, toys for cats and dogs, food, water or whatever you think.  They also need blankets…lots of blankets!  If you would like to donate, there will be bins in the office labeled “Animal Shelter.”


WEEK AT A GLANCE
November 25         7th & 8th Boys’ Basketball vs Springfield Grant HOME 4:00
                            7th Girls’ Basketball Regional Championship HOME 7:00        
                            WWII Club 3:30-5:00
                            Lego Club 3:15 to 4:00 in room 113
                            Picture retakes in the morning
November 26         Thanksgiving Assembly 10:00 (Schedule #4)
                            Dismiss at 2:20 
                            IMSA will not meet today
                            Homework Helper will not meet today
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
Lumberjack                                                                       Chicken Quesadilla                                                                                                                      Baja Chicken Salad
                                                                                      Ham & Cheese Wrap                                                                                                                   Hawaiian Ham Pizza
                                                        
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today.  Have you used one to say “thank you”?

William A. Ward

Friday, November 21, 2014

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Friday, November 21, 2014


STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    Candy money can be turned in to the desk in the front hallway before school each morning. Please do not carry your money with you during the day. All money must be turned in by December 1st.
2.    Congratulations to the 7th & 8th grade Boys’ Basketball teams on their victory against Pana last night.
3.    The ILMEA Music Festival at Eastern Illinois University is Saturday, November 22nd. The bus leaves from the High School east circle drive at 6:00 a.m.
4.    Good luck to the 7th grade Girls’ Basketball team during Regionals against Decatur Jefferson here, Saturday at 10:00 and 11:15.
5.    Picture retakes will be next Tuesday, November 25th in the morning. If you are new to the school or were absent on picture day, you will have your picture taken that day. This includes staff!
6.    Media Center Scholastic book orders are due today. Please turn in your orders to Ms. Lowry or Mrs. Southworth.
7.    Any 7th or 8th grade girls interested in trying out for volleyball, sign up in the office this week. 
8.    7th grade open gym for Volleyball will be Saturday from 1:00 – 2:30.
9.    Builders’ Club will meet Monday, November 24th in room 110, 3:15 to 4:00.
10. Homework Helpers will meet Monday, November 24th, 3:15 to 4:00.
11. The YMCA 5th Grade Party is Saturday, November 22 from 5:00 to 9:00. Audio Dimensions will be the DJ – Come and join the fun!
12. YMCA Teen Center for grades 6, 7 and 8, will be tonight from 6:00 to 10:00. Audio Dimensions will be the DJ.
WEEK AT A GLANCE
November 22         7th grade Girls’ Basketball Regionals HOME 10:00 & 11:15 vs Decatur Jefferson
                            ILMEA Dist. 5 Festival at Eastern Illinois University Bus 6:00 THS
                            7th grade Volleyball Open Gym 1:00 – 2:30
November 24         Builders’ Club 3:15 – 4:00 in room 110
                            Homework Helper 3:15 – 4:00
                            7th grade Girls’ Basketball Regionals HOME 6:00 & 7:15
November 25         7th & 8th Boys’ Basketball vs Springfield Grant HOME 4:00
                            7th Girls’ Basketball Regional Championship HOME 7:00        
                            WWII Club 3:30-5:00
                            Picture retakes in the morning
November 26         Thanksgiving Assembly 10:00 (Schedule #4)
                            Dismiss at 2:20 
November 27         Thanksgiving Day – No School
November 28         No School

TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                            TODAY’S LUNCH
Egg Frittata                                                                      Chicken Tacos                                                                                                                             Taco Salad
                                                                                      Ham & Swiss Wrap                                                                                                                      Vegetable Pizza
                                                        






THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

By adding two pairs of doubled letters to MIPE, you can complete the word MISSPELL.  What familiar word can be completed by adding two pairs of doubled letters to FISK.

The word obedience, when spoken, sounds like the five consecutive letters O-B-D-N-C.

What familiar marine animal, with a two-word name (three letters in the first word, seven letters in the last), also sounds like five consecutive letters?

Thursday, November 20, 2014

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Thursday, November 20, 2014


STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    Candy money can be turned in to the desk in the front hallway before school each morning. Please do not carry your money with you during the day. All money must be turned in by December 1st.
2.    Congratulations to the 7th & 8th grade Girls’ Basketball teams’ wins against Mt. Zion last night.
3.    Good luck to the 7th & 8th grade Boys’ Basketball teams against Pana tonight at 6:00.
4.    Newspaper Club for 6th, 7th and 8th grades will meet tonight in Computer Lab 130 from 3:15 to 4:00.
5.    Drama Club will meet in the Forum today from 3:30 to 5:00.
6.    Picture retakes will be next Tuesday, November 25th in the morning. If you are new to the school or were absent on picture day, you will have your picture taken that day. This includes staff!
7.    Builders Club is having a Paint night today after school until 4:30.  Wear old clothes!
8.    Media Center Scholastic book orders are due tomorrow. Please turn in your orders to Ms. Lowry or Mrs. Southworth.
9.    Any 7th or 8th grade girls interested in trying out for volleyball, sign up in the office this week. 
10. 7th grade open gym for Volleyball will be Saturday from 1:00 – 2:30.

Week At A Glance
November 20         7th & 8th Boys’ Basketball vs Pana HOME 6:00
                            Newspaper Club for 6th, 7th & 8th grades
                            Drama Club meets in the Forum 3:30 to 5:00
                            Builders Club paint night after school until 4:30
November 21         Media Center book orders due
November 22         7th grade Girls’ Basketball Regionals HOME
                            ILMEA Dist. 5 Festival at Eastern Illinois University Bus 6:00 THS
                            7th grade Volleyball Open Gym 1:00 – 2:30
November 24         Builders’ Club
November 25         7th & 8th Boys’ Basketball vs Springfield Grant HOME 4:00
                            WWII Club 3:30-5:00
                            Picture retakes in the morning
November 26         Dismiss at 2:20 
November 27         Thanksgiving Day – No School
November 28         No School

TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                            TODAY’S LUNCH
Chicken Patty Biscuit                                                          Turkey Roast w/gravy                                                                                                                  Ham/Turkey Chef Salad
                                                                                      Turkey & Cheese Deli                                                                                                                  Jalapeno Pepperoni Pizza
                                                        

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Be more concerned with your character than with your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. 

John Wooden

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Wednesday, November 19, 2014


STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    Candy money can be turned in to the desk in the front hallway before school each morning. Please do not carry your money with you during the day. All money must be turned in by December 1st.
2.    Congratulations to the 7th & 8th grade Boys’ Basketball teams for their victory over Springfield Franklin last night.
3.    Good luck to the 7th & 8th grade Girls’ Basketball teams against Mt. Zion tonight at 6:00. Come join us for 8th grade Girls’ Basketball Recognition Night.
4.    Picture retakes will be next Tuesday, November 25th in the morning. If you are new to the school or were absent on picture day, you will have your picture taken that day. This includes staff!
5.    Builders Club:  Paint night Thursday after school until 4:30.  Wear old clothes!
6.    Media Center Scholastic book orders are due Friday, November 21. Please turn in your orders to Ms. Lowry or Mrs. Southworth.
7.    Any 7th or 8th grade girls interested in trying out for volleyball, sign up in the office this week. 
8.    7th grade open gym for Volleyball will be Saturday from 1:00 – 2:30.
9.    If anyone lost an electronic device at the football game Saturday, please talk to the secretaries in the office.
10. WWII Club will meet in the Forum today after school until 5:00.

Week At A Glance
November 19         7th & 8th Girls’ Basketball (8th Grade Night) vs Mt. Zion 6:00
                            WWII Club 3:30 – 5:00
November 20         7th & 8th Boys’ Basketball vs Pana HOME 6:00
                            Newspaper Club for 6th, 7th & 8th grades
                            Drama Club meets in the Forum 3:30 to 5:00
November 21         Media Center book orders due
November 22         7th grade Girls’ Basketball Regionals HOME
                            ILMEA Dist. 5 Festival at Eastern Illinois University Bus 6:00 THS
                            7th grade Volleyball Open Gym 1:00 – 2:30
November 24         Builders’ Club
November 25         7th & 8th Boys’ Basketball vs Springfield Grant HOME 4:00
                            WWII Club 3:30-5:00
                            Picture retakes in the morning
November 26         Dismiss at 2:20 
November 27         Thanksgiving Day – No School
November 28         No School

TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                            TODAY’S LUNCH
Sausage, Egg & Cheese Scramble                                        Chicken Pot Pie                                                                                                                           Chicken Caesar Salad
                                                                                      Ham/Turkey/Cheese Deli                                                                                                             Cheeseburger Pizza
                                                        

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
What you focus on increases

Rob Estes