Friday, December 22, 2017

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
December 22, 2017
STUDENT INFORMATION
  1. A big thank you to the Junior High Jazz Band for a great performance at Park Glen yesterday. Way to bring the Christmas cheer!
  2. Volleyball athletic fees ($150) are due before the first game on January 8, 2018.
  3. The Fannie May Principal’s party for the 7th & 8th grades will be today at 1:15 in the cafeteria. The Candy Sale Principal Party list is on the Media Center window.
  4. 6th, 7th & 8th graders  Teen Center at the YMCA  is every Friday 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. through the Holidays!  Come and join in the fun! Music, Basketball, Swimming, and lots more!
  5. Those students who qualified for the Geography Bee need to check in with Mr. Nieves to get information about the finals, prize information and study materials before you leave on Christmas Break.
  6. A Babysitting Clinic will be held January 4th from 8:30 to 3:00 at the Taylorville Memorial Hospital. If you are 11 years old or older and are interested, you can get more information about it in the office.
  7. Please escort your second hour class to the gym starting at 9:45 for the Christmas Music Assembly. The various music groups will be practicing this morning at these times: 8:20 to 8:50 - 7th & 8th Choir; 8:50 to 9:20 - 6th Choir and Jr. High Band; 9:20 to 9:50 - 6th Band. 5th grade Band will practice at 9:30.
  8. Today we will be dismissing at 2:20 for the Christmas Holiday. Please follow this schedule:
  1st Hour 8:20 - 9:06
2nd Hour 9:10 - 9:56
Assembly 10:00 - 11:00
3rd Hour 11:04 - 11:34 (5th grade lunch)
4th Hour 11:38 - 12:08 (6th grade lunch)
5th Hour 12:11 - 12:41 (7th grade lunch)
6th Hour 12:44 - 1:14   (8th grade lunch)
7th Hour 1:17 - 1:47
8th Hour 1:50 - 2:20

FACULTY INFORMATION
Grade Posting:  December 22 - January 8 (8:00 A.M.)  Report cards will be posted to Skyward January 10.  

WEEK AT A GLANCE
Dec 25-Jan 5 Christmas Break
Jan 3 7th & 8th Boys Basketball at Lincoln Jr. High 6:00
Jan 4 Wrestling vs Glenwood at THS 6:00
Jan 5 No School - Teachers Institute
Jan 6 7th & 8th Boys Basketball vs Springfield Washington HOME 10:00
Jan 8 Back to School
Drama Club Clinic 3:15 to 5:00
7th & 8th Boys Basketball at Effingham 6:00
6th Girls Taylorville Youth Volleyball vs Central A&M HOME 5:00 North Gym
7th & 8th Girls Volleyball vs Central A&M HOME 6:00 North Gym




TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST TODAY’S LUNCH
Pop Tarts at home Ham & Cheese Melt
Beef Taco
Vegetable Pizza






THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Thursday, December 21, 2017

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
December 21, 2017

STUDENT INFORMATION
  1. The Fannie May Principal’s party for 5th and 6th grades will be at 12:45 today in the cafeteria.  The 7th & 8th grades will have their party Friday, December 22nd at 1:15. The Candy Sale Principal Party list is on the Media Center window.
  2. 6th, 7th & 8th graders  Teen Center at the YMCA  is every Friday 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. Through the Holidays!  Come and join in the fun! Music, Basketball, Swimming, and lots more!
  3. Just a reminder: A Babysitting Clinic will be held January 4th from 8:30 to 3:00 at the Taylorville Memorial Hospital. If you are 11 years old or older and are interested, you can get more information about it in the office.
  4. We will be using the Music Assembly Schedule Friday. Please escort your second hour class to the gym starting at 9:45. The various music groups will be practicing Friday morning at these times: 8:20 to 8:50 - 7th & 8th Choir; 8:50 to 9:20 - 6th Choir and Jr. High Band; 9:20 to 9:50 - 6th Band. 5th grade Band will practice at 9:30.
  5. Please follow today’s early dismissal schedule:
1st Hour 8:20 - 9:03
2nd Hour 9:07 - 9:50
3rd Hour 9:54 - 10:37
4th Hour 10:41 - 11:12 6th grade lunch
11:05 - 11:35 5th grade lunch
10:41 - 11:24
5th Hour 11:16 - 11:59 (6th grade schedule)
11:28 - 11:59 7th grade lunch
11:28 - 12:11 (8th grade schedule)
6th Hour 12:03 - 12:46
12:15 - 12:46 8th grade lunch
7th Hour 12:50 - 1:33
8th Hour 1:37 - 2:20

FACULTY INFORMATION
Grade Posting:  December 22 - January 8 (8:00 A.M.)  Report cards will be posted to Skyward January 10.  
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Dec 22 Christmas Assembly 10:00
Fannie May Principal’s Party for 7th & 8th grade at 1:15
Early Dismissal 2:20
Dec 25-Jan 5 Christmas Break
Jan 5 No School - Teachers Institute
January 8 Back to School

TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST TODAY’S LUNCH
Ham Frittata Hamburger Horseshoe  
Egg Chef Salad
Mexican Pizza

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“No! No! I want an official Red Ryder carbine-action two hundred shot range model air rifle!”
-Ralphie
“You’ll shoot your eye out kid!”

-Santa

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
December 20, 2017

STUDENT INFORMATION
  1. Congratulations to the 7th & 8th grade Boys Basketball teams for their wins last night against Nokomis!
  2. Congratulations to the following students who qualified for the Geography Bee to be held after school on Wednesday, January 10, 2018: Lane Kibodeaux, Madelyn Beaty, Daniel Sloan, Wesley Powers, Will Turvey, Dylan Jones, Wesley Foor, Chris Hartwig, Josh Barker, and Mia Matthews.  These students need to see Mr. Nieves (Forum) as soon as possible to get information about the finals, prize information, and study materials.
  3. Lego Club meets today after school until 4:15.
  4. The Builders Club Christmas Party is today after school in Mrs. Foil’s room (109). Remember to bring a snack to share and a gift that could be for a boy or girl for the game.
  5. Tomorrow is wear your ugly Christmas sweater day.
  6. The Fannie May Principal’s party for 5th and 6th grades will be tomorrow at 12:45.  The 7th & 8th grades will have their party Friday, December 22nd at 1:15.
  7. We will be using the Music Assembly Schedule Friday. Please escort your second hour class to the gym starting at 9:45. The various music groups will be practicing Friday morning at these times: 8:20 to 8:50 - 7th & 8th Choir; 8:50 to 9:20 - 6th Choir and Jr. High Band; 9:20 to 9:50 - 6th Band. 5th grade Band will practice at 9:30.
  8. Please remember, school will be dismissed at 2:20 Thursday and Friday.

WEEK AT A GLANCE
Dec 21 Early Dismissal 2:20
Fannie May Principal’s Party for 5th & 6th grade at 12:45
Dec 22 Christmas Assembly 10:00
Fannie May Principal’s Party for 7th & 8th grade at 1:15
Early Dismissal 2:20
Dec 25-Jan 5 Christmas Break
Jan 5 No School - Teachers Institute
January 8 Back to School


TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST TODAY’S LUNCH
Biscuit & Gravy Pretzel w/Cheese Sauce  
Ham & Turkey Chef Salad
BBQ Chicken Pizza


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear.”
-Buddy the Elf

(“We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup.”)

Tuesday, December 19, 2017


TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
December 19, 2017

STUDENT INFORMATION
  1. Congratulations to the 7th grade Boys Basketball teams for their win over Quincy last night!
  2. Good luck to the 7th & 8th grade Boys Basketball teams tonight against Nokomis. Tip off is at 6:00 in the North Gym.
  3. Yearbook Club will meet today in Mrs. Elliott’s room (122) 3:15 to 4:00.
  4. Chess Club meets today in Mr. Hill’s room (107) 3:15 to 4:00.
  5. 5th Grade Tech Club has been cancelled for today.  The meetings will resume after Christmas break, on Jan 16th with 6th 7th and 8th grade Game Club.
  6. The Builders Club Christmas Party will be Wednesday, December 20th after school in Mrs. Foil’s room (109). Remember to bring a snack to share and a gift that could be for a boy or girl for the game.
  7. The Fannie May Principal’s party for 5th and 6th grades will be Thursday, December 21st at 12:45.  The 7th & 8th grades will have their party Friday, December 22nd at 1:15.
  8. Tomorrow is wear your pajamas and/or Christmas accessories to school day.  Thursday is wear your ugly Christmas sweater.


WEEK AT A GLANCE
Dec 20 Builders Club Christmas Party at 3:10
Dec 21 Early Dismissal 2:20
Fannie May Principal’s Party for 5th & 6th grade at 12:45
Dec 22 Christmas Assembly 10:00
Fannie May Principal’s Party for 7th & 8th grade at 1:15
Early Dismissal 2:20
Dec 25-Jan 5 Christmas Break
Jan 5 No School - Teachers Institute
January 8 Back to School

TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST TODAY’S LUNCH
Cheese Omelet & Hash Brown Cheesy Mostaccioli Pasta  
Chicken Caesar Salad
Chicken Parmesan Pizza

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“Look, Daddy. Teacher says everytime a bell rings an angel gets his wings.”
-ZuZu Bailey