Tuesday, February 28, 2017

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
  1. Congratulations to Selah Allen, Karla Collado, Rozella Colbrook, Isabella Norris and Aly Perdue for winning the 3 on 3 Soccer Championship at Mid-State last weekend!
  2. Good luck to the Scholastic Bowl team playing against Lincoln Magnet and Waverly here today at 3:45.
  3. Good luck to the 7th grade Volleyball team tonight in the Regional Tournament hosted in Clinton.
  4. Drama Club practice is today on Stage from 5:30 to 7:30.
  5. There will be a meeting for Girls Track today after school in the Forum. The Boys Track meeting is tomorrow. You must have a current physical on file with the school nurse.
  6. Chess Club Tournaments are today in Mr. Hill’s room from 3:15 to 4:00.
  7. TJHS is having a school dance on Friday, March 10th in the Junior High Gym.This dance is an optional costume dance.  Cash Prizes will be given for the best costumes in several different categories including, most original, funniest, prettiest, etc.  The 5th and 6th grade dance will be from 5:00 to 6:30. The 7th and 8th grade dance will be from 7:00 to 9:00.  Start on your costumes now!


FACULTY INFORMATION
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Mar 1 Track meeting for boys immediately after school in the cafeteria
Mar 2 Newspaper Club 3:15 to 4:00 Mrs. Richardson’s room (106)
Mar 3 Yearbook Orders are due today
Mar 6 8th grade Volleyball Regionals 6:00
Mar 7 Scholastic Bowl 5:00 at Glenwood with Williamsville
Mar 10 TJHS Dance: 5th & 6th 5:00 to 6:30/ 7th & 8th 7:00 to 9:00
End of Third Nine Weeks
Mar 17 Builders Club Bake Sale
Mar 20 Builders Club Mrs. Foil’s room 3:15 to 4:00
TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST TODAY’S LUNCH
Egg & Cheese Biscuit Popcorn Chicken Bowl Ham Chef Salad
Chicken Taco Pizza

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass,

It’s about learning to dance in the rain.

Monday, February 27, 2017

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Monday, February 27, 2017
  1. Builders Club will meet today in Mrs. Foil’s room from 3:15 to 4:00.
  2. Drama Club practice is today from 5:30 to 7:30.
  3. Students in grades 6, 7 and 8 can sign up for track with your PE teachers. There will be a meeting for Girls Track tomorrow and Boys Track March 1st. Both meetings will be held in the Forum after school. You must have a current physical on file with the school nurse.
  4. TJHS is having a school dance on Friday, March 10th in the Junior High Gym.This dance is an optional costume dance.  Cash Prizes will be given for the best costumes in several different categories including, most original, funniest, prettiest, etc.  The 5th and 6th grade dance will be from 5:00 to 6:30. The 7th and 8th grade dance will be from 7:00 to 9:00.  Start on your costumes now!
  5. Yearbook order forms are due Friday, March 3rd.


FACULTY INFORMATION
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Feb 28 Scholastic Bowl 3:45 HOME with Lincoln Magnet and Waverly
7th Girls Volleyball Regionals at Clinton TBA
Track meeting for girls immediately after school in the cafeteria
Drama Club practice 5:30 to 7:00
Chess Club Tournament Mr. Hill’s room 3:15 to 4:00
Mar 1 Track meeting for boys immediately after school in the cafeteria
Mar 2 Newspaper Club 3:15 to 4:00 Mrs. Richardson’s room (106)
Mar 3 Yearbook Orders are due today
Mar 7 Scholastic Bowl 5:00 at Glenwood with Williamsville
Mar 10 TJHS Dance: 5th & 6th 5:00 to 6:30/ 7th & 8th 7:00 to 9:00
TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST TODAY’S LUNCH
Breakfast Pizza Meatloaf w/gravy Nacho Salad
Chicken Parmesan Pizza

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“Somewhere inside, we hear a voice. It leads us in the direction of the person we wish to become.  But it is up to us whether or not to follow.”

  • Pat Tillman

Friday, February 24, 2017

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Friday, February 24, 2017
  1. All students grades  6, 7, and 8 who are interested in participating in track, can sign up during PE classes.  Informational meetings will be next week after school in the forum. Tuesday, February 28th for girls and Wednesday, March 1st for boys. You must have a current physical on file with the nurse in order to participate.
  2. The Artists Showcase will be tomorrow in the Junior High Gym from 11:00 to 2:00.
  3. All yearbook order forms are to be turned in to your teacher. Sixth grade, 1st hour teacher; 7th and 8th grades, 8th hour teachers.
  4. Builders Club will meet Monday, February 27th in Mrs. Foil’s room from 3:15 to 4:00.
  5. Drama Club will practice Monday from 5:50 to 7:30.
  6. Just a reminder: If you wear shorts to school, the district dress code specifies they are to be finger tip in length.

WEEK AT A GLANCE
Feb 25 Artists Showcase 11:00 to 2:00 in the Junior High Gym
Feb 27 Builders Club meeting 3:15 to 4:00
Drama Club practice 5:30 to 7:30
Feb 28 Scholastic Bowl 3:45 HOME with Lincoln Magnet and Waverly
7th Girls Volleyball Regionals at Clinton TBA
Track meeting for girls immediately after school in the cafeteria
Drama Club practice 5:30 to 7:00
Chess Club Tournament Mr. Hill’s room 3:15 to 4:00
Mar 1 Track meeting for boys immediately after school in the cafeteria
Mar 2 Newspaper Club 3:15 to 4:00 Mrs. Richardson’s room (106)
Mar 7 Scholastic Bowl 5:00 at Glenwood with Williamsville
TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST TODAY’S LUNCH
Waffles Chicken Nachos Taco Salad
Beefsteak Pizza


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
When asked how old she was, Suzie replied, “In two years I will be twice as old as I was five years ago.”

How old is she?

Thursday, February 23, 2017

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Thursday, February 23, 2017
  1. Drama Club meeting is tonight from 5:30 to 7:00.
  2. The parent meeting, for all 7th grade students wanting to go on the Washington DC and New York trip, will be tonight at 7:00 pm in the Forum. If you have any questions, call Sam Calandro at 217-827-7744.  
  3. All students grade 6, 7, and 8 can sign up for track during PE classes.  Please see your PE teacher. Informational meetings will be next week after school in the forum. Tuesday, February 28th for girls and Wednesday, March 1st for boys.
  4. There is a meeting today, about Freshman High School Football for next season. Coach Odam will be in the cafeteria immediately after school.
  5. The Artists Showcase will be Saturday, February 25th in the Junior High Gym from 11:00 to 2:00.
  6. All yearbook order forms are to be turned in to your teacher. Sixth grade, 1st hour teacher; 7th and 8th grades, 8th hour teachers.
  7. Just a reminder: If you wear shorts to school, the district dress code specifies they are to be finger tip in length.


WEEK AT A GLANCE
Feb 25 Artists Showcase 11:00 to 2:00 in the Junior High Gym
Feb 27 Builders Club meeting 3:15 to 4:00
Drama Club practice 5:30 to 7:30
Feb 28 Scholastic Bowl 3:45 HOME with Lincoln Magnet and Waverly
7th Girls Volleyball Regionals at Clinton TBA
Track meeting for girls immediately after school in the cafeteria
Drama Club practice 5:30 to 7:00
Chess Club Tournament Mr. Hill’s room 3:15 to 4:00
Mar 1 Track meeting for boys immediately after school in the cafeteria
Mar 2 Newspaper Club 3:15 to 4:00 Mrs. Richardson’s room (106)
Mar 7 Scholastic Bowl 5:00 at Glenwood with Williamsville
TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST TODAY’S LUNCH
Sausage/Cheese Melt Chicken Ranch Flatbread Ham/Turkey Chef Salad
Buffalo Chicken Pizza


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

“You’ll never be as lazy as whoever named the fireplace.”