Monday, February 29, 2016

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Monday, February 29, 2016

STUDENT INFORMATION
  1. Congratulations to the 7th Grade Girls Volleyball team for an outstanding job in the Regional Tournament. Good luck tonight against Mt. Zion at 6:00.
  2. Congratulations to our U14 Tornado Girls Soccer team on their Midstate 3 vs 3 Tournament Championship win this past weekend.  We are still looking for a couple of girls to play spring soccer.  Please pick up flyer in the office or contact Nancy Colbrook, 825-8993.
  3. Builders Club will meet today in Mrs. Foil’s room (110) from 3:15 to 4:00.
  4. Eighth Graders going on the Washington D.C./New York Trip this year will have a meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Taylorville Public Library on West Vine Street.
  5. Those 6th , 7th, and 8th grade girls who signed up for track need to attend an informational meeting tomorrow, March 1st in the Forum from 3:15 to 3:30.  Boys track meeting will be Wednesday, March 2nd in the Forum from 3:15 to 3:30.
  6. There will be a school dance on March 11th. Prizes will be given for the best costumes so start on yours now! 5th and 6th grade will be from 5:00 to 6:30. 7th and 8th grade dance will be from 7:00 to 9:00.

FACULTY INFORMATION

WEEK AT A GLANCE
March 1 Chess Tournament in Mr. Hill’s room (107) 3:15 to 3:45
March 3 Early dismissal of 1:00/School Improvement Day
Scholastic Bowl at Rochester with Springfield Franklin 4:45. Bus 4:00

TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST TODAY’S LUNCH
Orange Glazed Cinnamon Roll Beef Finger in Gravy
Ham Chef Salad
Ham/Turkey/Cheese Sandwich
Taco Pizza

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Happy Leap Day.  A day where this time last year and this time next year does not apply.

Friday, February 26, 2016

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Friday, February 26, 2016

STUDENT INFORMATION
  1. Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl team for their victory over St. Agnes and Little Flower last night!
  2. Congratulations to all students who participated in the Science judging.  Your Science teachers will hand out your awards.  Thanks to all who helped.  Special congratulations to Ryan Bowsher who received an Outstanding and will be representing Taylorville Junior High School March 19th at Regional Science Fair and congratulations to 6th grade Outstanding projects: Luke Durbin, Kennedie Cearlock, and Mia Lane.
  3. Boys and Girls in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade who are interested in track should sign up in their PE classes. Lists will be posted in the locker room starting tomorrow. 6th and 7th grade girls should sign up outside Mrs. Alberssen's room (103). Informational meetings will be held on Tuesday, March 1st for girls and Wednesday, March 2nd for boys
  4. Yearbook orders are due today. Return forms to:  6th grade and 8th grade - 1st hour teacher, 7th grade - 8th hour teacher. If you did not receive a yearbook order form, they are on the counter in the office.  
  5. There will be a school dance on March 11th. Prizes will be given for the best costumes so start on yours now! 5th and 6th grade will be from 5:00 to 6:30. 7th and 8th grade dance will be from 7:00 to 9:00.
  6. A reminder that Builders Club will meet Monday, February 29th in Mrs. Foil’s room (110) from 3:15 to 4:00.

FACULTY INFORMATION

WEEK AT A GLANCE
Feb 29 Builders Club Mrs. Foil’s room (110) 3:15 to 4:00
March 1 Chess Tournament in Mr. Hill’s room (107) 3:15 to 3:45
March 3 Early dismissal of 1:00/School Improvement Day
Scholastic Bowl at Rochester with Springfield Franklin 4:45. Bus 4:00

TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST TODAY’S LUNCH
Sausage/Egg/Cheese Melt Sweet & Sour Chicken
Ham Pizza Salad
Ham/Cheese Wrap
Chicken Parmesan Pizza

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Why are manhole covers round?

Thursday, February 25, 2016

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Thursday, February 25, 2016


STUDENT INFORMATION
  1. Good luck to the 7th & 8th Grade Girls Volleyball teams against Rochester tonight in the North Gym at 6:00.  Tonight we will be honoring the 8th Grade Volleyball players.
  2. Good luck to the Scholastic Bowl team at Little Flower tonight. Bus leaves at 3:45.
  3. Boys and Girls in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade who are interested in track should sign up in their PE classes. Lists will be posted in the locker room starting tomorrow. 6th and 7th grade girls should sign up outside Mrs. Alberssen's room (103). Informational meetings will be held on Tuesday, March 1st for girls and Wednesday, March 2nd for boys
  4. The Internet Safety Awareness assembly, which was scheduled for yesterday, has not be rescheduled.
  5. If you did not receive a yearbook order form, they are on the counter in the office.Yearbook orders are due by February 26th.  Return forms to:  6th grade and 8th grade - 1st hour teacher, 7th grade - 8th hour teacher.
  6. There will be a school dance on March 11th. Prizes will be given for the best costumes so start on yours now! 5th and 6th grade will be from 5:00 to 6:30. 7th and 8th grade dance will be from 7:00 to 9:00.


FACULTY INFORMATION


WEEK AT A GLANCE
Feb 29 Builders Club Mrs. Foil’s room (110) 3:15 to 4:00
March 1 Chess Tournament in Mr. Hill’s room (107) 3:15 to 3:45


TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST TODAY’S LUNCH
Sausage Biscuit Corn Dog
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Ham/Turkey/Cheese Sandwich
Cheeseburger Pizza


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY


If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.
-Mark Twain

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Tuesday, February 23, 2016


STUDENT INFORMATION
  1. Congratulations to the 7th & 8th Grade Girls Volleyball teams for their victories over Edinburg last night!
  2. Congratulations to the Speech Contestants for an awesome job in the contest this past weekend. Awards were given as follows: 1st Place for Solo - Vivian Rogers, Athan Sherbert, Grace Heberling, Morgan Hogarth, Tyler Sherbert. 2nd Place Duet - Rozella Colbrook & Melanie Kilduff, Emma Wells & Kyley Wolf. 1st Place Duet - Maggie Holthaus & Macy Mann, Alexandra Grendze & Jane-Ann Logue, James Boettger & Haley Elam, Abigail Danielson & Ashlee Vocks, Connor Chase & Carly Tracey, Emily Leers & Tawney Minks, Kennedy Herman & Lexi Hughes. 1st Place for Small Group - Elyse Clayton, Natalie Knott, Jade Mellon & Tierra Mellon/ Grace Evrley, Natalie Lavin & Maddox Moffett/ Avery Beswarick, Bri Ford, Liz Logue & Lia Rexroad/ Jourdan Bilby, Erica Helton & Allison Stubbs. Judges Choice Awards - Connor Chase & Carly Tracey/ Emily Leers & Tawney Minks/ Alexandra Grendze & Jane-Ann Logue.
  3. Junior High Night of Music will be tonight at 7:00 in the Junior High Gym.
  4. Chess Club Tournament in Mr. Hill’s room, 107 from 3:15 to 3:45.
  5. Drama Club will NOT be meeting tonight.
  6. Boys and Girls in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade who are interested in track should sign up in their PE classes. Lists will be posted in the locker room starting tomorrow. 6th and 7th grade girls should sign up outside Mrs. Alberssen's room (103). Informational meetings will be held on Tuesday, March 1st for girls and Wednesday, March 2nd for boys
  7. If you did not receive a yearbook order form, they are on the counter in the office.Yearbook orders are due by February 26th.  Return forms to:  6th grade and 8th grade - 1st hour teacher, 7th grade - 8th hour teacher.
  8. There will be a school dance on March 11th. Prizes will be given for the best costumes so start on yours now! 5th and 6th grade will be from 5:00 to 6:30. 7th and 8th grade dance will be from 7:00 to 9:00.



WEEK AT A GLANCE
Feb 25 7th & 8th Grade Girls Volleyball vs Rochester 6:00 HOME North Gym
8th Grade Night
Scholastic Bowl at Little Flower with St. Agnes. Bus 3:45
Feb 29 Builders Club Mrs. Foil’s room (110) 3:15 to 4:00


TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST TODAY’S LUNCH
French Toast Sticks Breakfast for Lunch
Baja Veggie Salad
Turkey/Cheese Sandwich
Meat Lovers Pizza


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

“No one is in charge of your happiness but you.”

Monday, February 22, 2016

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Monday, February 22, 2016


STUDENT INFORMATION
  1. Good luck to the 7th & 8th Grade Girls Volleyball teams tonight against Edinburg in the North Gym at 5:00.
  2. Yearbook orders are due by February 26th.  Return forms to:  6th grade and 8th grade - 1st hour teacher, 7th grade - 8th hour teacher.
  3. There will be a school dance on March 11th. Prizes will be given for the best costumes so start on yours now! 5th and 6th grade will be from 5:00 to 6:30. 7th and 8th grade dance will be from 7:00 to 9:00.
  4. Junior High Night of Music will be Tuesday, February 23nd at 7:00 in the Junior High Gym.





WEEK AT A GLANCE
Feb 23 No Drama Club practice
Junior High Night of Music 7:00 TJHS Gym
Chess Club Tournament 3:15 to 3:45
Feb 25 7th & 8th Grade Girls Volleyball vs Rochester 6:00 HOME North Gym
8th Grade Night
Scholastic Bowl at Little Flower with St. Agnes. Bus 3:45

TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST TODAY’S LUNCH
Lumberjack Spaghetti w/meatballs
Nacho Salad
Chicken Cheese Wrap
White Garlic Pizza


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Life isn’t fair.  But it’s still good.