Tuesday, March 31, 2015

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Tuesday, March 31, 2015



STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    Good luck to the track team in Pawnee today at 4:00. Bus leaves at 3:00.  Dismiss track members at 2:50.
2.    If you still owe the $125.00 athletic fee, please turn it in to Mrs. Vincent today.
3.    Please turn in your colored pick sheets for next year’s classes to Mrs. Vincent as soon as possible.
4.    The schedule for Cheerleading try-outs are as follows: April 17 – Parent Meeting 5:00 p.m.;       April 18 – Try-out clinic 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; April 21 – Try-out clinic 4:30p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; April 22 – Try-out clinic 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; April 23 – Cheerleading Try-out Judging will begin 4:30 p.m. until completed. All clinics will occur in the Junior High Gym.
5.    The following students answered all five questions correctly for the March Research Skills in the Media Center. Congratulations to Preston Good, Jack Kettelkamp, Andrew Lahey, Macey Smith, Madison Good, and Griffin Davis. Please see Ms. Lowry or Mrs. Southworth to get your prize. The April Research Skills questions are now up. Come try your skills at researching. Thanks to all who participated in March!

FACULTY INFORMATION

WEEK AT A GLANCE
April 1          Rehearsals begin for 8th Grade Talent Show 3:15
                   Homework Helper 3:15 to 4:00
                   IMSA 3:15 to 4:00
April 2          Schedule #2   Early dismissal 2:20. Spring Vacation begins
                   Newspaper Club will NOT be meeting
April 3 to 8   No School – Spring Vacation
April 8          Track Meet at Eisnehower 4:30. Bus 3:15
April 9          School Reconvenes after Spring Vacation


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

                                                                                               
                                                                                                                                                                                            
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail.


Ralph Waldo Emerson

Monday, March 30, 2015

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Monday, March 30, 2015


STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    Homework Helpers will meet from 3:15 to 4:00 today.

FACULTY INFORMATION

WEEK AT A GLANCE
March 31      Track Meet in Pawnee 4:00. Bus 3:00
April 1          Rehearsals begin for 8th Grade Talent Show 3:15
April 2          Early dismissal 2:20. Spring Vacation begins
                   Newspaper Club will NOT be meeting
April 3 to 8   No School – Spring Vacation
April 8          Track Meet at Eisnehower 4:30. Bus 3:15
April 9          School Reconvenes after Spring Vacation





TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                            TODAY’S LUNCH
Orange Glazed Cinnamon Roll                                           Beef Nachos                                                                                                                                                          Baja Chicken Salad           
                                                                                      Ham & Cheese Deli
                                                                                       Feta Spinach Pizza           

                                                                                               
                                                                                                                                     
    THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Dream as if you’ll live forever.  Live as if you’ll die today.


James Dean

Friday, March 27, 2015

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Friday, March 27, 2015



STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    Please turn Miles of Smiles in to the nurse ASAP.
2.    ATTENTION! ALL 6th GRADE STUDENTS: It is almost time to create the 2015 6th Grade Music Festival Choir! All 6th grade students are eligible and encouraged to be a part of this fun musical experience. First rehearsals will be held on Thursday, April 9! The Festival Choir will practice during 7th hour. Report to the band room at the beginning of the hour if want to join the group. Stop by the office or see Mr. Chase for a copy of the practice and performance schedule.
3.    The High School Musical, Crazy For You, is today. 7th and 8th grade will be attending 9:00 to 11:00; 5th and 6th grade will attend 12:30 to 2:30.


FACULTY INFORMATION


WEEK AT A GLANCE
March 30      Homework Helpers 3:15 to 4:00
March 31      Track Meet in Pawnee 4:00. Bus 3:00
April 1          Rehearsals begin for 8th Grade Talent Show 3:15
April 2          Early dismissal 2:20. Spring Vacation begins
                   Newspaper Club will NOT be meeting
April 3 to 8   No School – Spring Vacation
April 8          Track Meet at Eisnehower 4:30. Bus 3:15
April 9          School Reconvenes after Spring Vacation



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


What seven-letter word can follow both LAW a nd JAW to complete familiar 10-letter words?

Thursday, March 26, 2015

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Thursday, March 26, 2015



STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    Newspaper club for 6th, 7th and 8th grade will meet today after school until 4:00.
2.    Please turn Miles of Smiles in to the nurse ASAP.
3.    ATTENTION! ALL 6th GRADE STUDENTS: It is almost time to create the 2015 6th Grade Music Festival Choir! All 6th grade students are eligible and encouraged to be a part of this fun musical experience. First rehearsals will be held on Thursday, April 9! The Festival Choir will practice during 7th hour. Report to the band room at the beginning of the hour if want to join the group. Stop by the office or see Mr. Chase for a copy of the practice and performance schedule.


FACULTY INFORMATION


WEEK AT A GLANCE
March 27      High School Musical, Crazy For You, 7th & 8th grade 9:00 to 11:00; 5th & 6th grade 12:30 to 2:30.
March 31      Track Meet in Pawnee 4:00. Bus 3:00
April 1          Rehearsals begin for 8th Grade Talent Show 3:15
April 2          Early dismissal 2:20. Spring Vacation begins
                   Newspaper Club will NOT be meeting
April 3 to 8   No School – Spring Vacation
April 8          Track Meet at Eisnehower 4:30. Bus 3:15
April 9          School Reconvenes after Spring Vacation



TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                      TODAY’S LUNCH
Chicken Patty Biscuit                                                  Chicken Fajita                                                                                                                                                    Ham/Turkey Chef Salad   
                                                                              Turkey & Cheese Deli 
                                                                               
Jalapeno Pepperoni Pizza                              
                                                                                               
                                                                                                                                                                                    THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

I change myself, I change the world.

Gloria Anzaldua

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Wednesday, March 25, 2015

STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl team on their victory over Springfield Blessed Sacrament.
2.    Junior High Cheerleading tryouts for interested 6th and 7th graders will begin April 18th. Please sign up in the office if you are interested. You must have a current physical on file with the school nurse.
3.    Homework Helper meets today after school until 4:00.
4.    IMSA will meet today from 3:15 to 4:00.
5.    Can you sing, dance, lip sync, play an instrument or perform any other kind of act that you think might thrill, awe or entertain your fellow classmates? If you can, we want you for the annual Eighth Grade Talent Show! The talent Show will be performed in front of the class of 2019 on Activity Day. If you would like to be a part of the show, see Mr. Zini. There will be an informational meeting tomorrow after school in Mr. Zini’s room. Rehearsals will be held right after school every Wednesday starting April 1st.
6.    Newspaper club for 6th, 7th and 8th grade will meet tomorrow after school until 4:00.
         
FACULTY INFORMATION

WEEK AT A GLANCE
March 26      Newspaper Club for 6th, 7th & 8th grades 3:15 to 4:00.
March 27      High School Musical, Crazy For You, 7th & 8th grade 9:00 to 11:00; 5th & 6th grade 12:30 to 2:30.
March 31      Track Meet in Pawnee 4:00. Bus 3:00
April 1          Rehearsals begin for 8th Grade Talent Show 3:15
April 2          Early dismissal 2:20. Spring Vacation begins
                   Newspaper Club will NOT be meeting
April 3 to 8   No School – Spring Vacation
April 8          Track Meet at Eisnehower 4:30. Bus 3:15
April 9          School Reconvenes after Spring Vacation

TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                            TODAY’S LUNCH
Breakfast Pizza                                                              BBQ Rib  Sandwich                                                                                                                                            Chicken Caesar Salad                 
                                                                                   Ham/Turkey/Cheese Deli
                                                                                   Cheeseburger Pizza          

                                                                                               
                                                                                                                                                                                            
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY


If you were given $86,400 a day that had to be used each day, do you think you could find a way to spend it?  Well, each day you are given 86,400 seconds…… it’s up to you to make wise use of it.

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Tuesday, March 24, 2015

STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    Good luck to the Scholastic Bowl team against Springfield Blessed Sacrament and Pawnee here tonight at 3:45.
2.    Last meeting for Choices4Life is today 3:30 to 4:40.
3.    Cheerleading tryouts will begin on April 18th. Please sign up in the office if you are interested. You must have a current physical on file with the school nurse.
4.    There will be a basketball open gym tonight from 7:30 to 9:00 for 7th grade boys.
5.    Wrestling banquet is tonight at Krieger’s, 6:00.
6.    Can you sing, dance, lip sync, play an instrument or perform any other kind of act that you think might thrill, awe or entertain your fellow classmates? If you can, we want you for the annual Eighth Grade Talent Show! The talent Show will be performed in front of the class of 2019 on Activity Day. If you would like to be a part of the show, see Mr. Zini. There will be an informational meeting tomorrow after school in Mr. Zini’s room. Rehearsals will be  held right after school every Wednesday starting April 1st.
         
FACULTY INFORMATION

WEEK AT A GLANCE
March 24      Scholastic Bowl vs Springfield Blessed Sacrament and Pawnee HOME 3:45
                   Choices4Life (last meeting) 3:30 to 4:30
March 25      Homework Helper 3:15 to 4:00
                   IMSA meets 3:15 to 4:00
March 26      Newspaper Club for 6th, 7th & 8th grades 3:15 to 4:00.
March 27      High School Musical, Crazy For You, 7th & 8th grade 9:00 to 11:00; 5th & 6th grade 12:30 to 2:30.

TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                            TODAY’S LUNCH
Pancakes w/syrup                                                         Spaghetti w/meat sauce                                                                                                                                                Ham Pizza Salad               
                                                                                      Turkey & Cheese Deli
                                                                                       Breakfast Pizza                

                                                                                               
                                                                                                                                                                                            
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
The big secret in life is that there is no big secret.  Whatever your goal, you can get there is you’re willing to work.


Oprah Winfrey

Monday, March 23, 2015

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Monday, March 23, 2015

STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    No Scholastic Bowl practice today.
2.    Cheerleading tryouts will begin on April 18th. Please sign up in the office if you are interested. You must have a current physical on file with the school nurse.
3.    Eighth grade girls who are interested in trying out for Freshman Basketball next year should go to Mr. Keller’s room after school (1:00 p.m.) for a brief meeting.
4.    Miles of Smiles forms will be going home with report cards tomorrow. Please return the Miles of Smiles forms to the school nurse as soon as possible.
5.    Congratulations to Kaylee Jones for receiving a 1st place finish at the Regional Science Fair. 
6.    Today’s schedule is as follows:
          1st hour   8:25 to 8:55
          2nd hour  8:55 to 9:25
          3rd hour   9:25 to 9:55
          4th hour   9:55 to 10:25
          8th hour 10:25 to 10:55
          9th hour 10:55 to 11:25 (5th grade lunch as usual)
          5th hour   11:25 to 11:55 (6th grade lunch)
          6th hour   11:55 to 12:25 (7th grade lunch)
          7th hour   12:25 to 1:00   (8th grade lunch)
         
FACULTY INFORMATION
March 23      School Improvement at THS café begins promptly at 1:30. Bring your lap top or Chrome                    Book as well as examples of assessments and/or rubrics to include in SLO’s.

WEEK AT A GLANCE
March 23      School Improvement Day – Dismiss at 1:00
March 24      Scholastic Bowl vs Springfield Blessed Sacrament and Pawnee HOME 3:45
                   Choices4Life (last meeting) 3:30 to 4:30
March 25      Homework Helper 3:15 to 4:00
                   IMSA meets 3:15 to 4:00
March 26      Newspaper Club for 6th, 7th & 8th grades 3:15 to 4:00.
March 27      High School Musical, Crazy For You, 7th & 8th grade 9:00 to 11:00; 5th & 6th grade 12:30 to 2:30.

TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                            TODAY’S LUNCH
Scrambled Egg w/cheese                                                   Country Chicken Bowl                                                                               Baja Chicken Salad           
                                                                                      Ham & Cheese Deli
                                                                                       BBQ Chicken 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

Friday, March 20, 2015

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Friday, March 20, 2015


STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    The Junior High Dance is tonight! Show off your costumes and possibly get a prize. You don’t need a costume to come and join the fun. Fifth and 6th grades’ dance is from 5:00 to 6:30. Seventh and 8th grades’ dance will be 7:00 to 9:00. There is no charge to get in, but remember to bring money if you want something from concessions.
2.    Please remember Monday, March 23rd is School Improvement Day. School will dismiss at 1:00.

FACULTY INFORMATION
March 23      School Improvement at THS café begins promptly at 1:30. Bring your lap top or Chrome                    Book as well as examples of assessments and/or rubrics to include in SLO’s.

WEEK AT A GLANCE
March 23      School Improvement Day – Dismiss at 1:00
March 24      Scholastic Bowl vs Springfield Blessed Sacrament and Pawnee HOME 3:45
                   Choices4Life (last meeting) 3:30 to 4:30
March 25      Homework Helper 3:15 to 4:00
                   IMSA meets 3:15 to 4:00
March 26      Newspaper Club for 6th, 7th & 8th grades 3:15 to 4:00.
March 27      High School Musical, Crazy For You, 7th & 8th grade 9:00 to 11:00; 5th & 6th grade 12:30 to 2:30.

TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                            TODAY’S LUNCH
Orange Glaze Cinnamon Roll                                            Salisbury  Steakw/gravy                                                                                                 Taco Salad             
                                                                                    Ham & Cheese Deli
                                                                                    Hawaiian Ham Pizza         

                                                                                               
                                                                                                                                                                                                
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
The odds of this happening are 9 quintillion to one.


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