Monday, August 31, 2015

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Monday, August 31, 2015


STUDENT INFORMATION
  1. Good luck Boys’ Baseball team at Home today against Williamsville at 4:30.
  2. Girls’ Basketball tryouts for 7th grade will be today and tomorrow in the Junior High Gym from 3:30 to 5:00.
  3. 8th grade Girls’ Basketball tryouts are today and tomorrow in the North School Gym from 3:30 to 5:30.
  4. 6th grade Girls’ Basketball tryouts are tonight from 6:00 to 7:30 in the Junior High Gym.
  5. 5th grade Girls’ Basketball tryouts will be Tuesday, September 1st from 6:00 to 7:30 in the Junior High Gym.
  6. Combined tryouts for 5th & 6th Girls’ Basketball will be Wednesday, September 2nd in the Junior High Gym from 6:00 to 7:30.
  7. Attention 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls: Would you like to make new friends, learn more about yourself, strengthen your skills to deal with Jr. High drama, and get some exercise? The new Girls on the Run program - Heart and Sole, will begin September 9th. Girls will meet after school on Monday and Wednesday from 3:45 to 5:00 for 10 weeks. The program concludes with a 5K run on November 7th at LLCC in Springfield. In order to participate, you must sign up online. See Mrs. Beckley for details.


FACULTY INFORMATION
Sept. 3 School Improvement meeting room 104 at 3:10
Sept. 8 Open House 7:00
Sept. 15 Faculty Meeting in the Forum at 3:10


WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sept. 1 Girls’ Softball vs Morrisonville, Home 4:30
Boys’ Baseball vs Glenwood Middle School, Home 4:30
5th Grade Girls’ Basketball tryouts, Junior High Gym, 6:00 - 7:30
Sept. 2 Boys’ Baseball vs Okaw Valley at Findlay M.S., 4:30, Dismiss 2:30
5th & 6th Grade Girls’ combined basketball tryouts Junior High Gym 6:00 -7:30
Sept. 3 Girls’ Softball White vs Purple, Home 4:30
Boys’ Baseball at Shelbyville 4:30, Dismiss 2:30
Sept. 8 Fall Open House 7:00 p.m.
Sept. 11 Annual Outdoor Dance. 5th & 6th grade 5:00-6:30; 7th & 8th grade 7:00-9:00



TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST TODAY’S LUNCH
Lumberjack Spaghetti & Meatballs
Vegetarian Nacho Salad
Chicken Wrap
White Garlic Pizza

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY


Attitude is everything. Pick a good one.



Friday, August 28, 2015

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Friday, August 28, 2015




STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    Good luck Boys’ Baseball today against Lincolnwood at Raymond Park, 4:30.
2.    Basketball tryouts for 7th & 8th grade girls will be Monday, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. Tryouts for 7th grade will be in the Junior High gym, 8th grade will be in North School’s gym both are from 3:30 to 5:30.
3.    Mrs. Vincent will meet with all 8th grade students in the gym during 5th hour today for 20 minutes.
4.    Mrs. Vincent will meet with all 5th grade students at 10:45 today in the gym.
5.    Attention 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls: Would you like to make new friends, learn more about yourself, strengthen your skills to deal with Jr. High drama, and get some exercise? The new Girls on the Run program – Heart and Sole, will begin September 9th. Girls will meet after school on Monday and Wednesday from 3:45 – 5:00 for 10 weeks. The program concludes with a 5K run on November 7th at LLCC in Springfield.  In order to participate, you must sign up online.  See Mrs. Beckley for details.
6.    Please join us at halftime of the Tornado football game tonight to see Mrs. DeWerff and TJHS receive the America’s Farmers GROW Rural Education $25,000 Grant!  Way to go Mrs. DeWerff!

6th Grade Girls’ Basketball tryouts will be Monday, August 31st from 6:00 to 7:30 in the Junior High Gym.
5th Grade Girls’ Basketball tryouts will be Tuesday, September 1st from 6:00 to 7:30 in the Junior High Gym.

Combined tryouts for 5th and 6th Girls’ Basketball will be Wednesday, September 2nd from 6:00 to 7:30 in the Junior High Gym.
         

FACULTY INFORMATION
Sept. 3         School Improvement meeting room 104 at 3:10
Sept. 8         Open House 7:00
Sept. 15       Faculty Meeting in the Forum at 3:10
         
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Aug. 31        7th & 8th Girls’ Basketball tryouts begin
                   Boys’ Baseball vs Williamsville, Home 4:30
Sept. 1         Girls’ Softball vs Morrisonville, Home 4:30
                   Boys’ Baseball vs Glenwood Middle School, Home 4:30
Sept. 2         Boys’ Baseball vs Okaw Valley at Findlay M.S., 4:30, Dismiss 2:30
Sept. 3         Girls’ Softball White vs Purple, Home 4:30
                   Boys’ Baseball at Shelbyville 4:30, Dismiss 2:30
Sept. 8         Fall Open House 7:00 p.m.
Sept. 11       Annual Outdoor Dance. 5th & 6th grade 5:00 – 6:30; 7th & 8th grade 7:00 – 9:00

TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                            TODAY’S LUNCH
Cinnamon Crunch Bagel w/Cream Cheese                            Chipotle & Lime Chicken Burrito                                                                                                    Chef Salad   
                                                                                      Ham & Cheese Sandwich
                                                                                      Ham Hawaiian Pizza         






THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

                         What is so fragile that when you say its name you break it?


My posterior is adorned with feathers. I have a rather long neck and quite a pointy nose. I am able to fly, yet I have no wings. What am I?

Thursday, August 27, 2015

STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    The 6TH, 7th or 8th grade Pom Squad tryouts are today at 4:30.
2.    Basketball open gym for 7th & 8th grade girls is today in the Jr. High gym from 3:30 to 5:00. Tryouts will start on Monday, Aug. 31st.
3.    Mrs. Vincent will meet with all 8th grade students in the gym during 5th hour on Friday for 20 minutes.
4.    Mrs. Vincent will meet with all 5th grade students at 10:45 on Friday in the gym.
         

FACULTY INFORMATION
Aug. 28        Purple/Gold casual day
Sept. 3         School Improvement meeting room 104 at 3:10
Sept. 8         Open House 7:00
Sept. 15       Faculty Meeting in the Forum at 3:10
         
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Aug. 27        Girls’ Softball game Purple vs White Home 3:30
                   7th & 8th Girls’ Basketball at Jr. High Gym 3:30 – 5:00
                   Mrs. Woehrmann’s Recycling begins
Aug. 28        Boys Baseball vs Lincolnwood at Raymond Park 4:30
Aug. 31st      7th & 8th Girls’ Basketball tryouts begin

TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                            TODAY’S LUNCH
Ham, Potato & Egg Casserole                                             Ranch Chicken Flat Bread                                                                                                             
                                                                                      Turkey Chef 
                                                                                      Turkey & Cheese Wrap
                                                                                       Veggie Pizza          


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY


Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Wednesday, August 26, 2015




STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    Good luck to Girls’ Softball at Home against Edinburg tonight at 4:30.
2.    Good luck to Boys’ Baseball against Lincoln Magnet tonight at Home, at 4:30.
3.    The 6TH, 7th or 8th grade Pom Squad clinic continues today.  Tryouts will be Wednesday, August 26th at 4:30.
4.    Basketball open gym for 7th & 8th grade girls is today and Wednesday, Aug. 26 at North School gym from 3:30 to 5:00. Thursday, Aug. 27th practice will be at the Jr. High gym from 3:30 to 5:00. Tryouts will start on Monday, Aug. 31st.
5.    Mrs. Vincent will meet with all 8th grade students in the gym during 5th hour on Friday for 20 minutes.
6.    Mrs. Vincent will meet with all 5th grade students at 10:45 on Friday in the gym.
7.    Mrs. Vincent is meeting today with all 6th grade students 7th hour and all 7th grade students 2nd hour in the gym to review the Discipline Code handbook and school rules.
         

FACULTY INFORMATION
Sept. 8         Open House 7:00
Sept. 15       Faculty Meeting in the Forum at 3:10
         
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Aug. 26        Boys Baseball vs Lincoln Magnet at Home 4:30
                   Pom Squad tryouts 4:30
                   7th & 8th Girls’ Basketball at North School 3:30 – 5:00
Aug. 27        Girls’ Softball game Purple vs White Home 3:30
                   7th & 8th Girls’ Basketball at Jr. High Gym 3:30 – 5:00
                   Mrs. Woehrmann’s Recycling begins
Aug. 28        Boys Baseball vs Lincolnwood at Raymond Park 4:30
Aug. 31st       7th & 8th Girls’ Basketball tryouts begin

TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                            TODAY’S LUNCH
Blueberry Muffin w/String Cheese                                        Lasagna                                                                                                                                      Ham Pizza Salad     
                                                                                      Egg Salad Sandwich
                                                                                       Taco Pizza             


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY


To have a friend, be one.

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Tuesday, August 25, 2015

STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    Good luck to the Girls’ Softball Team tonight in Nokomis. The team will be leaving from the High School at 3:15.
2.    Good luck to the Boys’ Baseball Team against Warrensburg-Latham here 4:30.
3.    No Cheer practice tonight. Practice will be Thursday, August 27th from 4:00 to 5:30.
4.    The 6TH, 7th or 8th grade Pom Squad clinic continues today.  Tryouts will be Wednesday, August 26th at 4:30.
5.    Basketball open gym for 7th & 8th grade girls is today and Wednesday, Aug. 26 at North School gym from 3:30 to 5:00. Thursday, Aug. 27th practice will be at the Jr. High gym from 3:30 to 5:00. Tryouts will start on Monday, Aug. 31st.
6.    Mrs. Vincent will meet with all 6th grade students 7th hour and all 7th grade students 2nd hour tomorrow in the gym to review the discipline code handbook and school rules.
         

FACULTY INFORMATION
         
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Aug. 26        Boys Baseball vs Lincoln Magnet at Home 4:30
                   Pom Squad tryouts 4:30
                   7th & 8th Girls’ Basketball at North School 3:30 – 5:00
Aug. 27        7th & 8th Girls’ Basketball at Jr. High Gym 3:30 – 5:00
                   Mrs. Woehrmann’s Recycling begins
Aug. 28        Boys Baseball vs Lincolnwood at Raymond Park 4:30
Aug. 31st       7th & 8th Girls’ Basketball tryouts begin

TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                             TODAY’S LUNCH
Mexican Ham Pocket                                                         Popcorn Chicken Bowl                                                                                                                  Chicken Salad Wrap
                                                                                      Ham, Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
                                                                                       BBQ Chicken Pizza           


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY


Carpe diem

Monday, August 24, 2015

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Monday, August 24, 2015


STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    Good luck to the Girls Softball Team at Windsor tonight. Players need to leave at 2:30 today to ride the bus. Please excuse them at 2:25.
2.    Any 6TH, 7th or 8th grade student interested in trying out for the Pom Squad should sign up in the office and pick up a flyer. The clinic will be today and Tuesday, August 25th. Tryouts will be Wednesday, August 26th at 4:30.
3.    Basketball open gym for 7th & 8th grade girls will be today, Tuesday, Aug. 25 and Wednesday, Aug. 26 at North School gym from 3:30 to 5:00. Thursday, Aug. 27th practice will be at the Jr. High gym from 3:30 to 5:00. Tryouts will start on Monday, Aug. 31st.
         

FACULTY INFORMATION
         
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Aug. 25        Boys Baseball vs Warrensburg-Latham at Home 4:30
                   6th, 7th & 8th Pom Squad clinic 4:30
                   7th & 8th Girls’ Basketball at North School 3:30 – 5:00
Aug. 26        Boys Baseball vs Lincoln Magnet at Home 4:30
                   Pom Squad tryouts 4:30
                   7th & 8th Girls’ Basketball at North School 3:30 – 5:00
Aug. 27        7th & 8th Girls’ Basketball at Jr. High Gym 3:30 – 5:00
                   Mrs. Woehrmann’s Recycling begins
Aug. 28        Boys Baseball vs Lincolnwood at Raymond Park 4:30
Aug. 31st       7th & 8th Girls’ Basketball tryouts begin

TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                        TODAY’S LUNCH
Chicken, Egg and Cheese Wrap                                     Sloppy Joe Melt                                                                                                                                             Chicken Caesar Salad       
                                                                                      Ham & Cheese Sandwich
                                                                                       Sausage White Garlic Pizza         


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Two Sets of Three
1.    Never lie.
2.    Never cheat.
3.    Never steal.
                                                         
1.    Don’t whine.
2.    Don’t complain.
3.    Don’t make excuses.

      

Friday, August 21, 2015

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Friday, August 21, 2015




STUDENT INFORMATION         
1.    Any 6TH, 7th or 8th grade student interested in trying out for the Pom Squad should sign up in the office and pick up a flyer. The clinic will be on Monday, August 24th and Tuesday, August 25th. Tryouts will be Wednesday, August 26th at 4:30.
2.    Basketball open gym for 7th & 8th grade girls will be Monday, Aug. 24, Tuesday, Aug. 25 and Wednesday, Aug. 26 at North School gym from 3:30 to 5:00. Thursday, Aug. 27th practice will be at the Jr. High gym from 3:30 to 5:00. Tryouts will start on Monday, Aug. 31st.
3.    We are once again recycling white or colored paper. Mrs. Woehrmann will begin recycling next Wednesday, August 27, please use the blue containers in your rooms.
4.    Reminder: Cell phones are to be turned off and stored in your locker or if you are in 5th grade, with your 5th grade teacher.
5.    Please bring your lunch code (keypad number) with you to the cafeteria.
6.    Dress Code Reminder: Shorts/skirts should be fingertip length. Leggings/yoga pants can be worn only with long tops. Shirts must have sleeves. 
         

FACULTY INFORMATION
         
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Aug. 24        6th, 7th & 8th Pom Squad clinic 4:30
                   7th & 8th Girls’ Basketball at North School 3:30 – 5:00
Aug. 25        6th, 7th & 8th Pom Squad clinic 4:30
                   7th & 8th Girls’ Basketball at North School 3:30 – 5:00
Aug. 26        Pom Squad tryouts 4:30
                   7th & 8th Girls’ Basketball at North School 3:30 – 5:00
Aug. 27        7th & 8th Girls’ Basketball at Jr. High Gym 3:30 – 5:00
                   Mrs. Woehrmann’s Recycling begins
Aug. 31st      7th & 8th Girls’ Basketball tryouts begin

TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                            TODAY’S LUNCH
Sausage, Egg and Cheese Sandwich                                    Fish Tacos                                                                                                                                   Popcorn Chicken Salad     
                                                                                      Ham, Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
                                                                                       Chicken Parmesan Pizza             


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Question #1:      Change one letter in the following sentence to completely reverse its meaning:
                         The 79-year-old man is in weak physical condition.


Question #2:      What common three-letter word is pluralized by inserting the letter C?