Friday, February 27, 2015

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Friday, February 27, 2015
STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl teams for their victory over Rochester and Chatham last night.
2.    Good luck to the Wrestling team at Regionals in Litchfield Saturday, February 28th. Weigh-ins begin at 7:00 and matches start at 9:00.
3.    Great job to all the Science Fair participants. All projects will be displayed at the High School West gym tonight at 6:30.
4.    Red Bland Little League will be having sign-ups at Manners Park from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4th. This includes all boys baseball and all girls softball.
5.    Speech Contest has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 7th at Atwood Elementary. The bus will leave at 7:30 a.m.
6.    Chess Club Championship will be Monday, March 2nd at 3:15.
FACULTY INFORMATION
March 3        Faculty meeting 3:25 in the Forum.
March 5        School Improvement Meeting 1:30 at THS cafeteria, bring a Chrome Book or lap top.
WEEK AT A GLANCE
March 2                Chess Club championship game 3:15
                            7th grade Girls’ Volleyball Regionals at Rochester vs Stephen Decatur 6:30. Bus 4:45
                            Homework Helper 3:15 to 4:00
March 3                Scholastic Bowl vs Springfield Iles and Athens HOME 3:45
                            7th grade Girls’ Volleyball Regionals at Rochester 5:30. Bus 4:15
                            Choices4Life 3:30 to 4:30
March 4                Homework Helper 3:15 to 4:00
                            IMSA 3:15 to 4:00
March 5                School Improvement Day – Dismiss 1:00
March 6                7th grade trip to Busch Stadium Bus 7:30, 8:30 and 8:45
March 7                Speech Contest at Atwood Elementary. Bus 7:30 a.m.
TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                            TODAY’S LUNCH
Pancakes w/syrup                                                              Rotini w/meat sauce                                                                                                                    Taco Salad             
                                                                                      Ham & Swiss Deli
                                                                                      Garlic White Pizza                                                                                                                                                                                                              
  THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

You catch a fish, catch a cold, and catch your breath.  What do you do to a street, your heart, and swords?

Think of a seven-letter word starting with T that means stain.  Change the T to V and you’ll get another word meaning stain.  What is it?

Change on letter in each of these words to get two new words that are opposites:

SOB  LAUGHTER

Thursday, February 26, 2015

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Thursday, February 26, 2015


STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    Congratulations to the 7th and 8th grade Girls Volleyball teams for their victories over Edinburg last night.
2.    Good luck to the Scholastic Bowl teams at Rochester tonight, 3:45. Dismiss the teams at 2:50, the bus leaves at 2:55.
3.    Good luck to the 7th & 8th grade Girls’ Volleyball teams against Rochester at 4:30. Bus leaves at 3:20.
4.    Newspaper Club for 6th, 7th, & 8th grades will meet from 3:15 to 4:00.
5.    6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Girls who are going out for track should report to Mrs. Beckley’s room 103 for a short meeting today. We will be done by 3:45. Girls participating in volleyball should see their coach for paperwork and information.
6.    There will be an informational meeting in the TJHS Forum today after school for any person interested in being a Taylorville Tornadoes Freshman football player.  We will discuss off-season lifting, summer camp, and the 2015 season.  Please plan on being there and bring as many friends as possible.
7.    Red Bland Little League will be having sign-ups at Manners Park from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4th. This includes all boys baseball and all girls softball.
8.    Speech Contest has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 7th at Atwood Elementary. The bus will leave at 7:30 a.m.

FACULTY INFORMATION
March 3        Faculty meeting 3:25 in the Forum.
March 5        School Improvement Meeting 1:30 at THS cafeteria, bring a Chrome Book or lap top.

WEEK AT A GLANCE
February 27           Display all Science Fair projects at the High School West Gym 6:30
March 2                Chess Club championship game 3:15

TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                            TODAY’S LUNCH
Blueberry Waffle                                                                Chicken Nachos                                                                                                                          Ham/Turkey Chef Salad              
                                                                                      Turkey & Cheese Deli
                                                                                      Buffalo Chicken Pizza                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Judge not, that you be not judged.  For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you.


Jesus

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Wednesday, February 25, 2015


STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl team for their win over Springfield Jefferson and Springfield Franklin last night.
2.    Good luck to the 7th and 8th grade Girls Volleyball “B” team vs Edinburg here at 6:00.
3.    6th, 7th and 8th Grade Boys who are going out for track should report to the Forum today after school for a short meeting. We will be finished by 3:45.
4.    Homework Helper meets today 3:15 to 4:00.
5.    IMSA will meet today 3:15 to 4:00.
6.    Today is the last day for Yearbook Orders.
7.    6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Girls who are going out for track should report to Mrs. Beckley’s room 103 for a short meeting on Thursday, February 26. We will be done by 3:45. Girls participating in volleyball should see their coach for paperwork and information.
8.    There will be an informational meeting in the TJHS Forum on Thursday after school for any person interested in being a Taylorville Tornadoes Freshman football player.  We will discuss off-season lifting, summer camp, and the 2015 season.  Please plan on being there and bring as many friends as possible.
9.    Chess club championship game will be Monday, March 2 at 3:15.
FACULTY INFORMATION
February 24 & 25   If anyone would like to help judge projects, the Science Department would greatly appreciate it. 5th – 6th projects will be in the front hall between 1 hour to the end of the day on Tuesday. Wednesday, the 7th & 8th grade projects will be in room 312 all day. There     will be rewards in the form of food J.
March 3        Faculty meeting 3:25 in the Forum.
March 5        School Improvement Meeting 1:30 at THS cafeteria, bring a Chrome Book or lap top.

WEEK AT A GLANCE
February 26           Scholastic Bowl at Rochester 3:45. Dismiss team 2:50, bus 2:55.
                            7th & 8th grade Girls’ Volleyball vs Rochester 4:30. Bus 3:20
                            Newspaper Club 6th, 7th & 8th grades, 3:15 to 4:00      
February 27           Display all Science Fair projects at the High School West Gym 6:30

TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                            TODAY’S LUNCH
Lumberjack                                                                       Sloppy Joe Sandwich                                                                                                                    Chicken Caesar Salad                 
                                                                                      Ham/Turkey/Cheese Deli
                                                                                      Hawaiian Ham Pizza                                                                                                                                                                                                            

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY


If people are talking behind your back, be happy that you are the one in front.

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Tuesday, February 24, 2015



STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    Good luck to the Scholastic Bowl team against Springfield Jefferson and Springfield Franklin here tonight at 3:45.
2.    Choices4Life will meet from 3:30 to 4:30.
3.    7th grade volleyball will practice tonight from 3:30 – 5:00.  No 8th grade practice.
4.    Science Fair judging for 5th and 6th grade is today. Students should set up their projects in the front hallway at the time designated on their Scientist Sheets.
5.    6th, 7th and 8th Grade Boys who are going out for track should report to the Forum on Wednesday, February 25, for a short meeting. We will be finished by 3:45.
6.    6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Girls who are going out for track should report to Mrs. Beckley’s room 103 for a short meeting on Thursday, February 26. We will be done by 3:45. Girls participating in volleyball should see their coach for paperwork and information.
7.    Expanding Your Horizons is a “hands on” career conference for girls in 6th through 8th grades. The conference will be held at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield Saturday, March 21st from 8:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Information and registration forms are in the office.
8.    There will be an informational meeting in the TJHS Forum on Thursday after school for any person interested in being a Taylorville Tornadoes Freshman football player.  We will discuss off-season lifting, summer camp, and the 2015 season.  Please plan on being there and bring as many friends as possible.
FACULTY INFORMATION
February 23  Music Department Meeting 3:45 at TJHS
February 24 & 25   If anyone would like to help judge projects, the Science Department would greatly appreciate it. 5th – 6th projects will be in the front hall between 1 hour to the end of the day on Tuesday. Wednesday, the 7th & 8th grade projects will be in room 312 all day. There will be rewards in the form of food J.
March 3        Faculty meeting 3:25 in the Forum.
March 5        School Improvement Meeting 1:30 at THS cafeteria, bring a Chrome Book or lap top.
WEEK AT A GLANCE
February 25           7th & 8th Girls’ Volleyball “B” game vs Edinburg at HOME 6:00
                            Science Fair judging for 7th & 8th grade projects in Mrs. Wagner’s room, 312.
February 26           Scholastic Bowl at Rochester 3:45. Dismiss team 2:50, bus 2:55.
                            7th & 8th grade Girls’ Volleyball vs Rochester 4:30. Bus 3:20
                            Newspaper Club 6th, 7th & 8th grades, 3:15 to 4:00      
February 27           Display all Science Fair projects at the High School West Gym 6:30

TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                            TODAY’S LUNCH
Egg Omelet                                                                       Beefsteak Sub                                                                                                                              Ham Pizza Salad               
                                                                                      Turkey & Cheese Deli
                                                                                      Sausage Pizza                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
It’s so simple to be wise.  Just think of something stupid to say and then don’t say it!

Sam Levenson

Monday, February 23, 2015

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Monday, February 23, 2015



STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    The Volleyball games at Central A&M have been cancelled for tonight.
2.    Good luck to the 6th grade Boys’ Basketball team against Mt. Zion at 6:00 tonight in Stonington.
3.    EFCM Club meets in room 310 from 3:15 to 4:30.
4.    Builders Club meets today 3:15 to 4:00 in room 110.
5.    Homework Helper will meet today for 7th and 8th grade only from 3:15 to 4:00.
6.    Choices4Life will meet tomorrow from 3:30 – 4:30.
7.    There will be an informational meeting in the TJHS Auditorium on Thursday after school for any person interested in being a Taylorville Tornadoes Freshman football player.  We will discuss off-season lifting, summer camp, and the 2015 season.  Please plan on being there and bring as many friends as possible.

FACULTY INFORMATION
February 23  Music Department Meeting 3:45 at TJHS


WEEK AT A GLANCE
February 24           Science Fair judging for 5th grade projects
                            Choices4Life 3:30 to 4:30
                            Scholastic Bowl vs Springfield Jefferson & Springfield Franklin HOME 3:45
February 25           7th & 8th Girls’ Volleyball “B” game vs Edinburg at HOME 6:00
                            Science Fair judging for 6th, 7th & 8th grade projects
February 26           Scholastic Bowl at Rochester 3:45. Dismiss team 2:50, bus 2:55.
                            7th & 8th grade Girls’ Volleyball vs Rochester 4:30. Bus 3:20
                            Newspaper Club 6th, 7th & 8th grades, 3:15 to 4:00      
February 27           Display all Science Fair projects at the High School West Gym 6:30


TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                            TODAY’S LUNCH
Orange Glaze Cinnamon                                                     Pizza Sticks                                                                                                                                Baja Chicken Salad           
                                                                                      Ham & Cheese Deli
                                                                                      Feta Pizza                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY


A purpose is the eternal condition of success.

Friday, February 20, 2015

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Friday, February 20, 2015

STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    Congratulations to the 8th grade Boys’ Basketball team for placing 3rd in State! 
2.    6th, 7th and 8th grade girls and boys, please sign up for track in the locker rooms during your P.E. class.
3.    Media Center book orders are due today. Voting for the Rebecca Book Award is next week. Students who have read at least three of the books from the master list need to see Ms. Lowry as soon as possible.
4.    Incentive Lunch party is today during your lunch hour in the front hallway of the gym. If you received one or more of the following during 1st semester you are eligible to go to the lunch:   All A’s, 100% completion, 1000 pages, perfect attendance.  The list is posted by the office doors.
5.    Yearbook orders are due today.
6.    Junior High Night of Music is tonight at 7:00 in the gym.
7.    EFCM Club meets Monday.
FACULTY INFORMATION
February 23  Music Department Meeting 3:45 at TJHS
WEEK AT A GLANCE
February 23           Builders Club 3:15 to 4:00, room 110
                            EFCM Club 3:15 to 4:30
                            Homework Helper 3:15 to 4:00
                            7th & 8th grade Girls’ Volleyball vs Central A&M 6:00. Bus 4:45
                            6th grade Boys’ Basketball vs Mt Zion 6:00 in Stonington
February 24           Choices4Life 3:30 to 4:30
                            Scholastic Bowl vs Springfield Jefferson & Springfield Franklin HOME 3:45
February 25           7th & 8th Girls’ Volleyball “B” game vs Edinburg at HOME 6:00
February 26           Scholastic Bowl at Rochester 3:45. Dismiss team 2:50, bus 2:55.
                            7th & 8th grade Girls’ Volleyball vs Rochester 4:30. Bus 3:20
                            Newspaper Club 6th, 7th & 8th grades, 3:15 to 4:00
TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                            TODAY’S LUNCH
French Toast Sticks                                                                      Grilled Turkey/Cheese w/tomato soup                                                                                                 Taco Salad             
                                                                                      Ham & Swiss Deli
                                                                                      Vegetable Pizza                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Here are seven clues to seven words.  When arranged in the correct order, each word is an anagram of the previous word with a letter removed.

Clues:  Capital of France
Snake
Headache tablet
Single article
Twisted ankle
Coarse file
Equally


Thursday, February 19, 2015

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Thursday, February 19, 2015



STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    Congratulations to the 7th & 8th grade Girls’ Volleyball teams for their win against Stephen Decatur last night.
2.    Good luck to the 8th grade Boys’ Basketball team heading to Urbana to play for 3rd place in State tonight at 6:00! Please dismiss players and cheerleaders at 2:30. The bus leaves at 3:00.
3.    6th, 7th and 8th grade girls and boys, please sign up for track in the locker rooms during your P.E. class.
4.    Chess club will meet today after school until 4:00.
5.    Media Center book orders are due Friday, February 20th.
6.    Incentive Lunch party will be tomorrow during your lunch hour in the front hallway of the gym. If you received one or more of the following during 1st semester you are eligible to go to the lunch:   All A’s, 100% completion, 1000 pages, perfect attendance.  The list is posted by the office doors.
7.    There will be order forms in the office for anyone who would like to order an 8th grade JFL Football Champion T-shirt or hoody. Orders are due by Friday, March 6th.
8.    Newspaper Club for 5th grade will meet today 3:15 to 4:00.
9.    Drama club will meet today from 5:30 – 6:15.

FACULTY INFORMATION
February 23  Music Department Meeting 3:45 at TJHS

WEEK AT A GLANCE
February 20           Yearbook orders are due.
                            Junior High Night of Music 7:00
February 23           Builders Club 3:15 to 4:00, room 110
                            EFCM Club 3:15 to 4:30
                            Homework Helper 3:15 to 4:00
                            7th & 8th grade Girls’ Volleyball vs Central A&M 6:00. Bus 4:45
                            6th grade Boys’ Basketball vs Mt Zion 6:00 in Stonington

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

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY


The way to happiness:  keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry.  Live simply, expect little, give much.  Fill your life with love.  Scatter sunshine.  Forget self, think of others.  Do as you would be done by.  Try this for a week and you will be surprised.