Wednesday, November 29, 2017

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Wednesday, November 29, 2017

STUDENT INFORMATION
  1. Congratulations to the 8th grade Girls Basketball team for a fantastic season!  
  2. Good luck the our 7th grade Girls Basketball team tonight in the Sectionals against Rochester at Mt. Zion. Game time is 6:30.  We will be having a pep assembly today at 2:45 to cheer our Lady Tornadoes on to victory! All classes need to be in the gym by 2:45.
  3. Good luck to the 5th grade Girls Taylorville Youth Basketball team tonight against Holy Family here at 6:00.
  4. 6th Grade Taylorville Youth Volleyball final tryout will be today from 6-7:30 at the high school east gym.  
  5. Sign up sheets for the 7th and 8th grade Volleyball teams are in the office.
  6. LEGO Club is meeting today in Mr. Brown’s room (113) from 3:15 to 4:15. Members need to bring AAA batteries.
  7. Builders Club will meet tomorrow at Manners Park from 3:30 until the Christmas setup is completed.
  8. Recycling has been canceled for today.
  9. Sixth and Eighth grade students only: There is still time to participate in the 30th annual National Geographic Bee. Those interested in participating need to sign up in the office by Friday, December 8th. Anyone wanting more information needs to see Mrs. Foil, Mrs. Rice, or Mr. Nieves.
  10. Any student in grades 5 through 8 interested in participating in the IESA State Speech Contest should see their grade level coach to sign up. Taylorville Junior High will be hosting the contest this year on Saturday, February 17th! Grade level coaches are: 5th & 6th grade - Mrs. Richardson; 7th grade - Mrs. Beckley; 8th grade - Mrs. Albersen. You can sign up through December 1st!
  11. Fannie May Candy money is due this Friday, December 1st.

WEEK AT A GLANCE
Nov 30 7th & 8th grade Boys Basketball at Decatur Jefferson Middle School 6:00
Dec 2 5th grade Girls Taylorville Youth Basketball at Monticello 10:00
6th grade Girls Taylorville Youth Basketball at Monticello 12:00
7th & 8th grade Band in the Christmas Parade 5:00
Dec 3 6th grade Girls Taylorville Youth Basketball w/Mt.Zion & Canton 12:00/1:00
Dec 4 7th & 8th grade Boys Basketball at Williamsville Jr. High 6:00
5th grade Girls Taylorville Youth Basketball vs Warrensburg HOME 6:00
Dec 5 Picture Retake Day
Dec 6 Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Ms. LeVault’s room (307) 7:30 a.m.
Dec 7 7th & 8th Boys Basketball vs Rochester HOME 6:00
Newspaper Club 3:15 to 3:45 Mrs. Richardson’s room 106
Dec 12 Chess Club 3:15 to 4:00 Mr. Hill’s room
Art Club in Mrs. Elliott’s room 3:15 to 4:00
Dec 12 Geography Bee for interested 6th & 8th graders 3:15 to 3:45 Forum


Dec 13 Builders Club work the booth at Manners Park 5:00 to 8:00
Drama Club meeting in the Forum 3:15 to 5:00
Dec 13-15 Geography Bee preliminary rounds for 7th grade in their classes
Dec 16 Wrestling Tournament at Decatur Robertson starting at 9:00 a.m.
Dec 19 5th grade Tech Club 3:15 to 5:00 in the STEM Lab
Yearbook Club in Mrs. Elliott’s room 3:15 to 4:00
Dec 20 Builders Club Christmas Party at 3:10
Dec 21 Early Dismissal 2:20
Dec 22 Christmas Assembly 10:00
Early Dismissal 2:20
Dec 25-Jan 8 Christmas Break
Jan 5 No School - Teachers Institute
TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST TODAY’S LUNCH
Sausage Biscuit Pork BBQ Sandwich
Romaine Salad
Mexican Pizza


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“As I walked out the door toward my freedom I knew that if I did not leave all the anger, hatred, and bitterness behind that I would still be in prison.”

-Nelson Mandela

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Tuesday, November 28, 2017

STUDENT INFORMATION
  1. Congratulations to the 8th grade Girls Basketball team for their win in last night’s  Regional Tournament! They will play tonight at 6:00 against Clinton for the title of Regional Champion.
  2. Congratulations to the 7th & 8th grade Boys Basketball teams for their wins against Hillsboro last night!
  3. Sign up sheets for the 7th and 8th grade Volleyball teams are in the office.
  4. Art Club will meet today in Mrs. Elliot's room from 3:15 to 4:00.
  5. Chess Club will meet today in Mr. Hill’s room from 3:15 to 4:00.
  6. LEGO Club is meeting tomorrow in Mr. Brown’s room (113) from 3:15 to 4:15. Members need to bring AAA batteries.
  7. Builders Club will meet Thursday, November 30th at Manners Park from 3:30 until the Christmas setup is completed.
  8. 5th grade Game Club will meet today in the HOT Spot from 3:15 to 5:00.
  9. Recycling has been canceled for tomorrow.
  10. Sixth and Eighth grade students only: There is still time to participate in the 30th annual National Geographic Bee. Those interested in participating need to sign up in the office by Friday, December 8th. Anyone wanting more information needs to see Mrs. Foil, Mrs. Rice, or Mr. Nieves.
  11. Any student in grades 5 through 8 interested in participating in the IESA State Speech Contest should see their grade level coach to sign up. Taylorville Junior High will be hosting the contest this year on Saturday, February 17th! Grade level coaches are: 5th & 6th grade - Mrs. Richardson; 7th grade - Mrs. Beckley; 8th grade - Mrs. Albersen. You can sign up through December 1st!
  12. Fannie May Candy money is due this Friday, December 1st.





WEEK AT A GLANCE
Nov 29 5th Girls Taylorville Youth Basketball HOME vs Holy Family 6:00
7th Girls Basketball Sectionals at Mt. Zion 6:30 Pep Assembly 2:45
LEGO Club Mr. Brown’s room (113) 3:15 - 4:15. Bring AAA batteries.
Pep Assembly for 7th grade Girls Basketball team at 2:45
Nov 30 7th & 8th grade Boys Basketball at Decatur Jefferson Middle School 6:00
Dec 2 5th grade Girls Taylorville Youth Basketball at Monticello 10:00
6th grade Girls Taylorville Youth Basketball at Monticello 12:00
Dec 3 6th grade Girls Taylorville Youth Basketball w/Mt.Zion & Canton 12:00/1:00
Dec 4 7th & 8th grade Boys Basketball at Williamsville Jr. High 6:00
5th grade Girls Taylorville Youth Basketball vs Warrensburg HOME 6:00
Dec 5 Picture Retake Day
Dec 6 Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Ms. LeVault’s room (307) 7:30 a.m.
Dec 7 7th & 8th Boys Basketball vs Rochester HOME 6:00
Newspaper Club 3:15 to 3:45 Mrs. Richardson’s room 106
Dec 12 Chess Club 3:15 to 4:00 Mr. Hill’s room
Dec 19 5th grade Tech Club 3:15 to 5:00 in the STEM Lab


TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST TODAY’S LUNCH
Egg/Ham/Cheese Roll Beef Nachos
Chicken Nachos
Buffalo Chicken Pizza


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“I missed more than 9,000 shots in my career.  I lost 300 games, 26 times, I was trusted to take the game winning shot and missed.  I failed over and over and over again in my life.  And that is why I succeeded.”

-Michael Jordan

Monday, November 27, 2017

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Monday, November 27, 2017

STUDENT INFORMATION
  1. Good luck to the 7th & 8th grade Boys Basketball in Hillsboro tonight at 6:00.
  2. Good luck to the 8th grade Girls Basketball in the Regional Tournament tonight at 6:00 in the North Gym.
  3. Sign up sheets for the 7th and 8th grade Volleyball teams are in the office.
  4. Art Club will meet tomorrow in Mrs. Elliot's room from 3:15 to 4:00.
  5. Chess Club will meet tomorrow in Mr. Hill’s room from 3:15 to 4:00.
  6. 5th grade Game Club will meet tomorrow in the HOT Spot from 3:15 to 5:00.
  7. The school level competition for the 30th annual National Geographic Bee will be here soon!  All seventh grade students will be participating through their geography classes on December 13th - 15th, while sixth and eighth grade students may choose to compete after school and lasting until 3:45 on  Tuesday, December 12th or Wednesday, December 13th.  Sixth and eighth graders interested in participating need to sign up in the office by Friday, December 8th.  Finalists will be determined before the holiday break.  Finalists will then compete on Wednesday, January 10th after school to determine the school-level winner.  Anyone wanting more information needs to see Mrs. Foil, Mrs. Rice, or Mr. Nieves.
  8. Any student in grades 5 through 8 interested in participating in the IESA State Speech Contest should see their grade level coach to sign up. Taylorville Junior High will be hosting the contest this year on Saturday, February 17th! Grade level coaches are: 5th & 6th grade - Mrs. Richardson; 7th grade - Mrs. Beckley; 8th grade - Mrs. Albersen. You can sign up through December 1st!
  9. Fannie May Candy money is due this Friday, December 1st.

WEEK AT A GLANCE
Nov 28 Art Club Mrs. Elliott’s room (122) 3:15 to 4:00
5th grade Game Club will meet in the HOT Spot 3:15 to 5:00
Nov 29 5th Girls Taylorville Youth Basketball HOME vs Holy Family 6:00
7th Girls Basketball Sectionals at Mt. Zion 6:30
Nov 30 7th & 8th grade Boys Basketball at Decatur Jefferson Middle School 6:00
Dec 2 5th grade Girls Taylorville Youth Basketball at Monticello 10:00
6th grade Girls Taylorville Youth Basketball at Monticello 12:00
Dec 3 6th grade Girls Taylorville Youth Basketball w/Mt.Zion & Canton 12:00/1:00
Dec 4 7th & 8th grade Boys Basketball at Williamsville Jr. High 6:00
Dec 5 Picture Retake Day
Dec 6 Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Ms. LeVault’s room (307) 7:30 a.m.


TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST TODAY’S LUNCH
Cheese Omelet w/hash brown Mozzarella sticks w/sauce
Chicken Chef Salad
Sausage Pizza
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

The one thing you can control is your effort!