Thursday, December 20, 2018

 TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL     

  Thursday, December 20, 2018

STUDENT INFORMATION  
      1.     Congratulations to the 7th grade boys basketball team on their win over Hillsboro last
  night.
      2.     Chromebooks will be collected in the HOT spot today, December 20th and tomorrow,
              December 21st. 7th and 8th grade students,please make sure to turn in your
              chromebooks today or tomorrow before you leave school.     
      3.     All girls basketball players need to turn in their uniforms by the end of the week.
      4.    January 8th will be dress like a superhero day to support the Rembrandt Art students.
             There will also be a bake sale on January 10th and 17th and Dress like a teacher day
             on Jan 18th.
      5.    School will dismiss at 2:20 Thursday and Friday this week.
      6.    The Principal’s Party for those students selling 12 or more boxes of Fannie May Candy
             AND who have paid all of their money in full, will be as follows: 5th/6th grade: Thursday,
             December 20th from 12:50-2:20. 7th and 8th grade, December 21st from
            12:50-2:20. Check the list posted outside the media center for your name if you are not
             sure if you are supposed to attend.
     7.     Congratulations to the ten students who qualified for the Geography Bee to be held after
             school on Wednesday, January 16, 2019: Jake Whetzell, Ian McGrath, Abby Norris,
             Chris Hartwig, Erica Edwards, James Febus, Brenton Good, Claire Vaira, Jesse Sloan
             and Drew Mickey.  Congratulations also to the alternate: Billy Harden. The ten finalists
             need to see Mr. Nieves today to receive information about the finals, prize information
             and study materials.
     8.     Thank you to those who participated yesterday in Pink Day!  Thank you to Mrs. Beckley
             and her 7th graders for the awesome banner made to honor Mrs. Metcalf at Moulton
             Middle School.
     9.     The Christmas Concert will be held tonight at 7:00 pm in the TJHS gym.
    10.    Students are not to bring backpacks or coats to the Principal’s Party today or tomorrow.



 WEEK AT A GLANCE 
December 20  Early dismissal 2:20
            Christmas Concert 7:00
December 21  Early dismissal 2:20

TOMORROW’S  BREAKFAST                                     TODAY’S LUNCH
Grape Jelly Stuffed Crescent                                                 Pancakes with Scrambled Eggs
                                                                                                     Chicken Taco Pizza
                                                                                                    Turkey and Ham Chef Salad

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

 TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
     Wednesday, December 19, 2018

STUDENT INFORMATION  
      1.    Congratulations to the 8th grade boys basketball team on their win over Nokomis last
  night.
      2.     Good luck to the 7th and 8th grade boys basketball teams tonight at Hillsboro at 6:00.
      3.     Chromebooks will be collected in the HOT spot tomorrow, December 20th and Friday,
              December 21st. If any 7th or 8th grade student is leaving school before those dates,
              they need to be brought in ahead of time.
      4.     Please remember that all students must have a signed hall pass to see the nurse.
              Students may not visit the nurse between passing periods without a pass.  Exceptions
              are during lunch/recess, pe and emergencies.
      5.     All girls basketball players need to turn in their uniforms by the end of the week.
      6.    January 8th will be dress like a superhero day to support the Rembrandt Art students.
             There will also be a bake sale on January 10th and 17th and Dress like a teacher day
             on Jan 18th.
      7.     School will dismiss at 2:20 Thursday and Friday this week.
      8.    The Principal’s Party for those students selling 12 or more boxes of Fannie May Candy
            AND who have paid all of their money in full, will be as follows: 5th/6th grade: Thursday,
            December 20th from 12:50-2:20. 7th and 8th grade, December 21st from
            12:50-2:20. Check the list posted outside the media center for your name if you are not
             sure if you are supposed to go.
      9.    7th Grade Speech contestants please meet in Mrs. Beckley’s room 103 for a brief
             meeting after school today. The meeting will be done by 3:30.
    10.    The Recycling club will have their pizza party today during 9th hour.
    11.    Congratulations to the ten students who qualified for the Geography Bee to be held after
             school on Wednesday, January 16, 2019: Jake Whetzell, Ian McGrath, Abby Norris,
             Chris Hartwig, Erica Edwards, James Febus, Brenton Good, Claire Vaira, Jesse Sloan
             and Drew Mickey.  Congratulations also to the alternate: Billy Harden. The ten finalists
             need to see Mr. Nieves today to receive information about the finals, prize information
             and study materials.




 WEEK AT A GLANCE 
December 20  Early dismissal 2:20
Christmas Concert 7:00
December 21  Early dismissal 2:20

TOMORROW’S  BREAKFAST                                     TODAY’S LUNCH
    Sausage and Egg Sliders                                                    Chicken Fried Steak w/ gravy
                                                                                                   Chicken Parmesan Pizza
                                                                                                     Ranch Chicken Salad

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

STUDENT INFORMATION  
1.   Good luck to the 7th and 8th grade boys basketball teams tonight at Nokomis at 6:00.
      2.     Chromebooks will be collected in the HOT spot on December 20th and 21st. If any 7th
              or 8th grade student is leaving school before those dates, they need to brought in
              ahead of time.
      3.     Please remember that all students must have a signed hall pass to see the nurse.
              Students may not visit the nurse between passing periods without a pass.  Exceptions
              are during lunch/recess, pe and emergencies.
      4.   The Art Club will meet today after school until 4:00.
      5.     Moulton Middle School in Shelbyville is asking us to do them a favor.  One of their
              teachers is battling breast cancer.  Her students would like to surprise her with a
              slideshow of other students from around the area wearing pink for breast cancer
              awareness.  So many local schools have shown support for us after the recent tornado.
              This is one opportunity to give back.  We will have a “Pink Day” on Wednesday,
              December 19th.  Wear pink to school and show your support! We will take several
              photos and send them back to the students in Shelbyville.
      6.    All girls basketball players need to turn in their uniforms by the end of the week.
      7.   January 8th will be dress like a superhero day to support the Rembrandt Art students.
            There will also be a bake sale on January 10th and 17th and Dress like a teacher day
            on Jan 18th.
      8.   School will dismiss at 2:20 on Thursday and Friday this week.
      9.   The Art Club will meet today after school in Mrs. Elliott’s room.
    10.   The Principal’s Party for those students selling 12 or more boxes of Fannie May Candy
            AND who have paid all of their money in full, will be as follows: 5th/6th grade: Thursday,
            December 20th from 12:50-2:20. 7th and 8th grade will be December 21st from
            12:50-2:20.
    11.    7th Grade Speech contestants please meet in Mrs. Beckley’s room 103 for a brief
             meeting after school on Wednesday.  The meeting will be done by 3:30.
    12.   Will all 7th grade badminton tournament participants please report to the gym at the
            beginning of 1st hour. Will all 8th grade participants please report to the gym at the
            beginning of  4th hour and all 6th grade participants at the beginning of 7th hour.


WEEK AT A GLANCE 
December 18 Art Club will meet until 4:00 in Mrs Elliott’s room
December 20  Early dismissal 2:20
            Christmas Concert 7:00
December 21  Early dismissal 2:20

TOMORROW’S  BREAKFAST                                            TODAY’S LUNCH
       Berry French Toast                                                                    Chicken Penne Alfredo
                                                                                                                 Mexican Pizza
                                                                                                              Romaine and Cheese Salad

Monday, December 17, 2018

                                           TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
                                                     Monday, December 17, 2018

STUDENT INFORMATION  
1.   Good luck to the 7th and 8th grade boys basketball teams tonight at Quincy at
              5:30. Please dismiss the 7th and 8th grade boys at 2:20 today.
      2.     Chromebooks will be collected in the HOT spot on December 20th and 21st. If any 7th
              or 8th grade student is leaving school before those dates, they need to brought in
              ahead of time.
      3.     Please remember that all students must have a signed hall pass to see the nurse.
              Students may not visit the nurse between passing periods without a pass.  Exceptions
              are during lunch/recess, pe and emergencies.
      4.   The Art Club will meet after school on 12/18 until 4:00.
      5.     Moulton Middle School in Shelbyville is asking us to do them a favor.  One of their
              teachers is battling breast cancer.  Her students would like to surprise her with a
              slideshow of other students from around the area wearing pink for breast cancer
              awareness.  So many local schools have shown support for us after the recent tornado.
              This is one opportunity to give back.  We will have a “Pink Day” on Wednesday,
              December 19th.  Wear pink to school and show your support! We will take several
              photos and send them back to the students in Shelbyville.
      6.     The following students need to see Mr. Nieves in the Forum today concerning the
              Geography Bee: Jake Whetzell, Ian McGrath, Abby Norris, Chris Hartwig, Erica
              Edwards, Mia Stephens, Brenton Good, Billy Harden, Claire Vaira, Drew Mickey,
              Aubrey Kietzman and James Febus.
      7.    7th and 8th grade band students please bring your chromebooks and earbuds to class
             on Monday.
      8.    All girls basketball players need to turn in their uniforms by the end of the week.
      9.   January 8th will be dress like a superhero day to support the Rembrandt Art students.
            There will also be a bake sale on January 10th and 17th and Dress like a teacher day
            on Jan 18th.
    10.   The builder’s club Christmas Party is today after school.


WEEK AT A GLANCE 
December 15 7th and 8th grade boys basketball at Chatham 10:00 am
December 17 7th and 8th grade boys basketball at Quincy at 5:30
December 18 Art Club will meet until 4:00 in Mrs Elliott’s room
December 20  Early dismissal 2:20
            Christmas Concert 7:00
December 21  Early dismissal 2:20

TOMORROW’S  BREAKFAST                                     TODAY’S LUNCH
   Cinnamon Sugar Donut                                                       Chicken Quesadilla Wedge
                                                                                                     Meat Lovers Pizza
                                                                                                      Beef Nacho Salad

Friday, December 14, 2018

                                             TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
                                                          Friday, December 14, 2018

STUDENT INFORMATION 
1.   Good luck to the 7th and 8th grade boys basketball teams tomorrow at Chatham at
              10:00.
      2.     Chromebooks will be collected in the HOT spot on December 20th and 21st. If any 7th
              or 8th grade student is leaving school before those dates, they need to brought in
              ahead of time.
      3.     Please check the lost and found table outside the office. Today, Friday, December
              14th will be the last day to claim items. After tomorrow all items will be donated.
      4.     Please remember that all students must have a signed hall pass to see the nurse.
              Students may not visit the nurse between passing periods without a pass.  Exceptions
              are during lunch/recess, pe and emergencies.
      5.   Media Center December book orders are due today, Friday, December 14th. Please
             turn in your orders to Mrs. Southworth or Mrs. Lowry.
      6.   The Taylorville Tornadoes Dance Team will be having a dance clinic on Saturday,
            January, 26th at 9:00. Pick up a flyer in the office if you would like more information.
      7.   The Teacher of the Month results are in! The results are as follows: 5th grade: Mrs.
            Marley, 6th grade: Mr. White, 7th grade: Ms. Pellinghelli, 8th grade: Mrs. Williams, and
            exploratory: Mr. Brown. Congratulations to all of the teachers! We appreciate all that you
            do! Students, don’t forget to vote next month.


WEEK AT A GLANCE 
December 15 7th and 8th grade boys basketball at Chatham 10:00 am
December 17 7th and 8th grade boys basketball at Quincy at 5:30
December 18 Art Club will meet until 4:00 in Mrs Elliott’s room
December 20  Early dismissal 2:20
            Christmas Concert 7:00
December 21  Early dismissal 2:20

MONDAY’S   BREAKFAST                                      TODAY’S LUNCH
Banana Chocolate Benefit Bar                                         General Tso Chicken
                                                                                           White Garlic Pizza
                                                                                         Ham and Turkey Cobb

Thursday, December 13, 2018

              TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
             Thursday, December 13, 2018

STUDENT INFORMATION 
1.   Good luck to the 7th and 8th grade boys basketball teams tonight at Chatham at 4:30.
      2.     7th grade girls volleyball tryouts will be tonight from 3:30 to 5:30 at TJHS.
      3.     8th grade girls volleyball tryouts will be tonight from 3:30-5:30 at North.
      4.     The 6th grade is having a food drive from now until Friday, December 14th. Please
              continue to bring in food pantry items.
      5.     Chromebooks will be collected in the HOT spot on December 20th and 21st. If any 7th
              or 8th grade student is leaving school before those dates, they need to brought in
              ahead of time.
      6.     Friday, December 14th will be tacky sweater day.
      7.     Please check the lost and found table outside the office. Tomorrow, Friday, December
              14th will be the last day to claim items. After tomorrow all items will be donated.
      8.     Please remember that all students must have a signed hall pass to see the nurse.
              Students may not visit the nurse between passing periods without a pass.  Exceptions
              are during lunch/recess, pe and emergencies.
     9.     The TJHS Newspaper Club has brought back the Teacher of the Month Awards.  Since
             every homeroom does not have a Google Classroom, Mrs. Mitchell has posted the
             polls for December Teacher of the Month.  There are polls for 5th-8th grade and one for
             exploratory teachers.  Please vote for your current grade.  Everyone may vote for one
             exploratory teacher and write the reason in the box. Ask Mrs. Febus for more
             Information.
     10.   Media Center December book orders are due tomorrow, Friday, December 14th. Please
             turn in your orders to Mrs. Southworth or Mrs. Lowry.


WEEK AT A GLANCE 
December 13 7th and 8th grade boys basketball game at Chatham at 4:30
7th grade girls volleyball tryouts 3:30-5:30 at TJHS
8th grade girls volleyball tryouts 3:30-5:30 at North
December 15 7th and 8th grade boys basketball at Chatham 10:00 am
December 17 7th and 8th grade boys basketball at Quincy at 5:30
December 18 Art Club will meet until 4:00 in Mrs Elliott’s room
December 20  Early dismissal 2:20
            Christmas Concert 7:00
December 21  Early dismissal 2:20

TOMORROW’S   BREAKFAST                                    TODAY’S LUNCH
          Blueberry Waffle                                                             French Toast Sticks w/ sausage
                                                                                                        Beefsteak Pizza
                                                                                                    Chicken Nacho Salad
                                                               

Wednesday, December 12, 2018


TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Wednesday, December 12, 2018


STUDENT INFORMATION  
      1.     7th grade girls volleyball tryouts will be tonight from 5:30-7:30 and Dec.13th from
              3:30 to 5:30 at TJHS.
      2.     8th grade girls volleyball tryouts will be tonight from 3:30 to 5:00 at TJHS and Dec.
              13th from 3:30-5:30 at North.
      3.     The 6th grade is having a food drive from now until December 14th. Please bring in
               items for the food pantry.
      4.     Chromebooks will be collected in the HOT spot on December 20th and 21st. If any 7th
              or 8th grade student is leaving school before those dates, they need to brought in
              ahead of time.
      5.     Friday, December 14th will be tacky sweater day.
      6.     Please check the lost and found table outside the office.
      7.     All seventh grade students will be participating in the Geography Bee in their
              geography classes this week. Sixth and Eighth grade students may choose to compete
              during their homeroom on Wednesday, December 12th and Thursday, December 13th.
              Finalists will be determined before the holiday break.
      8.    Please remember that all students must have a signed hall pass to see the nurse.
              Students may not visit the nurse between passing periods without a pass.  Exceptions
              are during lunch/recess, pe and emergencies.
      9.   The TJHS Newspaper Club has brought back the Teacher of the Month Awards.  Since
             every homeroom does not have a Google Classroom, Mrs. Mitchell has posted the
             polls for December Teacher of the Month.  There are polls for 5th-8th grade and one for
             exploratory teachers.  Please vote for your current grade.  Everyone may vote for one
             exploratory teacher and write the reason in the box. Ask Mrs. Febus for more
             Information.
     10.   The Lego Club will meet after school today in Mr.Brown’s room until 4:15.
     11.   Media Center December book orders are due this Friday, December 14th.  Please turn
             in your orders to Mrs. Southworth or Mrs. Lowry.


 WEEK AT A GLANCE 
December 12 Lego club meeting after school
7th grade girls volleyball tryouts 5:30-7:30 at TJHS
8th grade girls volleyball tryouts 3:30-5:30 at TJHS
December 13 7th and 8th grade boys basketball game at Chatham at 4:30
7th grade girls volleyball tryouts 3:30-5:30 at TJHS
8th grade girls volleyball tryouts 3:30-5:30 at North
December 15 7th and 8th grade boys basketball at Chatham 10:00 am
December 17 7th and 8th grade boys basketball at Quincy at 5:30
December 18 Art Club will meet until 4:00 in Mrs Elliott’s room
December 20 Early dismissal 2:20
           Christmas Concert 7:00
December 21 Early dismissal 2:20

TOMORROW’S   BREAKFAST                                              TODAY’S LUNCH
         Apple Bosco Stick                                                                    Meatloaf w/gravy
                                                                                                   Chicken Mac and Cheese Pizza
                                                                                                         Chicken Caesar Salad
                                                                 

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

                                     TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
                                     Tuesday, December 11, 2018
STUDENT INFORMATION
1.   Good Luck to the 7th and 8th grade boys basketball teams tonight at Charleston at
   5:30.
      2.     6th grade boys basketball tryouts will be tonight from 4-5:30. Tryouts will be held at
              TJHS. Pick up a waiver in the office or from the coach.
      3.     7th grade girls volleyball tryouts will be Dec. 12th from 5:30-7:30 and Dec. 13th from
              3:30 to 5:30 at TJHS.
      4.     8th grade girls volleyball tryouts will be Dec. 12th from 3:30 to 5:00 at TJHS  and Dec.
              13th from 3:30-5:30 at North.
      5.     The 6th grade is having a food drive from now until December 14th. All grades
              please bring in food items for the food pantry.
      6.     Chromebooks will be collected in the HOT spot on December 20th and 21st. If any 7th
              or 8th grade student is leaving school before those dates, they need to brought in
              ahead of time.
      7.     Friday, December 14th will be tacky sweater day.
      8.     Please check the lost and found table outside the office.
      9.      All seventh grade students will be participating in the Geography Bee in their
               geography classes this week. Sixth and Eighth grade students may choose to compete
               during their homeroom on Wednesday, December 12th and Thursday, December 13th.
               Finalists will be determined before the holiday break. Finalists will then compete in
               January to determine the school-level winner. Anyone wanting more information needs
               to see Mrs. Foil, Mrs. Rice, or Mr. Nieves.
     10.     Please remember that all students must have a signed hall pass to see the nurse.
              Students may not visit the nurse between passing periods without a pass.  Exceptions
              are during lunch/recess, pe and emergencies.
     11.    There will be a speech contest meeting during 9th hourl in Mr. Hill’s room. Sign up
              for practice time on Mr. Hill’s door.
     12.   The TJHS Newspaper Club has brought back the Teacher of the Month Awards.  Since
             every homeroom does not have a Google Classroom, Mrs. Mitchell has posted the
             polls for December Teacher of the Month.  There are polls for 5th-8th grade and one for
             exploratory teachers.  Please vote for your current grade.  Everyone may vote for one
             exploratory teacher and write the reason in the box. Ask Mrs. Febus for more
             Information.
     13.   The Builder’s Club will meet 12/11 at their display in the park.  The Builder’s Club is
             working the Booth at Christmas in the Park from 5-7 tomorrow evening.
     14.   The Art Club will meet tonight after school in Mrs. Elliott’s room.
     15.   The Lego Club will meet after school on Wednesday.
     16.   Media Center December book orders are due this Friday, December 14th.  Please turn
             in your orders to Mrs. Southworth or Mrs. Lowry.


WEEK AT A GLANCE 
December 11 Art Club will meet in Mrs. Elliot’s Room at 3:15
6th grade boys basketball tryouts 4-5:30 at TJHS
7th and 8th grade boys basketball at Charleston 5:30
December 12 Lego club meeting after school
7th grade girls volleyball tryouts 5:30-7:30 at TJHS
8th grade girls volleyball tryouts 3:30-5:30 at TJHS
December 13 7th and 8th grade boys basketball game at Chatham at 4:30
7th grade girls volleyball tryouts 3:30-5:30 at TJHS
8th grade girls volleyball tryouts 3:30-5:30 at North
December 15 7th and 8th grade boys basketball at Chatham 10:00 am

TOMORROW’S   BREAKFAST                                       TODAY’S LUNCH
    Cinnamon Stuffed Bagel                                                          Chicken Carbonara
                                                                                                        Cheeseburger Pizza
                                                                                                     Romaine and Cheese Salad 
                                                               

Monday, December 10, 2018

                                          TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
                                     Monday, December 10, 2018
STUDENT INFORMATION
      1.     6th grade boys basketball tryouts will be December 11th from
              4-5:30. Tryouts will be held at TJHS. Pick up a waiver in the office or from the coach.
      2.     5th grade TYS boys basketball tryouts will be Monday, December 10th from 6:00-7:30
              at TJHS.
      3.     7th grade girls volleyball tryouts will be Dec. 12th from 5:30-7:30 and Dec. 13th from
              3:30 to 5:30 at TJHS. Please sign up in the office by Friday if you are trying out.
      4.     8th grade girls volleyball tryouts will be Dec. 12th from 3:30 to 5:30 at TJHS  and Dec.
              13th from 3:30-5:30 at North.
      5.     The 6th grade is having a food drive from now until December 14th. All grades
              please bring in food items for the food pantry.
      6.     Chromebooks will be collected in the HOT spot on December 20th and 21st. If any 7th
               or 8th grade student is leaving school before those dates, they need to brought in
               ahead of time.
      7.     Friday, December 14th will be tacky sweater day.
      8.     Please check the lost and found table outside the office.
      9.    The school level competition for the 31st annual National Geographic Bee will be here
              soon!  All seventh grade students will be participating through their geography classes
              on December 10th -14th, while sixth and eighth grade students may choose to compete
              during their homeroom on Wednesday, December 12th and Thursday, December 13th.
              Sixth and eighth graders interested in participating need to sign up in the office by
              Monday, December 10th.  Finalists will be determined before the holiday break.
              Finalists will then compete in January to determine the school-level winner. Anyone
              wanting more information needs to see Mrs. Foil, Mrs. Rice, or Mr. Nieves. Sixth and
              Eighth grade students interested in participating need to sign up in the office by
              Monday, December 10th.
     10.    Please remember that all students must have a signed hall pass to see the nurse.
              Students may not visit the nurse between passing periods without a pass.  Exceptions
              are during lunch/recess, pe and emergencies.
     11.    The Yearbook club will meet after school today in Mrs. Elliot’s room.
     12.    There will be a speech contest meeting on 12/11 after school in Mr. Hill’s room. Please
              have speech contracts turned in by today. Sign up for practice time on Mr. Hill’s door.
     13.   The TJHS Newspaper Club has brought back the Teacher of the Month Awards.  Since
             every homeroom does not have a Google Classroom, Mrs. Mitchell has posted the
             polls for December Teacher of the Month.  There are polls for 5th-8th grade and one for
             exploratory teachers.  Please vote for your current grade.  Everyone may vote for one
             exploratory teacher and write the reason in the box. Ask Mrs. Febus for more
             Information.
     14.   The Builder’s Club will meet 12/11 at their display in the park.  The Builder’s Club is
             working the Booth at Christmas in the Park from 5-7 tomorrow evening.


 WEEK AT A GLANCE
December 10 Yearbook Club will meet after school until 4 in Mrs. Elliot’s room
5th grade boys basketball tryouts 5-7:30 at TJHS
December 11 Art Club will meet in Mrs. Elliot’s Room at 3:15
6th grade boys basketball tryouts 4-5:30 at TJHS
7th and 8th grade boys basketball at Charleston 5:30
December 12 Lego club meeting after school
7th grade girls volleyball tryouts 5:30-7:30 at TJHS
8th grade girls volleyball tryouts 3:30-5:30 at TJHS
December 13 7th and 8th grade boys basketball game at Chatham at 4:30
7th grade girls volleyball tryouts 3:30-5:30 at TJHS
8th grade girls volleyball tryouts 3:30-5:30 at North
December 15 7th and 8th grade boys basketball at Chatham 10:00 am

TOMORROW’S   BREAKFAST                                              TODAY’S LUNCH
          Breakfast Pizza                                                            Philly Beefsteak Sandwich
                                                                                                  Ham and Pineapple Pizza
                                                                                                         Ham Chef Salad

Friday, December 7, 2018

                                TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
                                     Friday, December 7, 2018

STUDENT INFORMATION
      1.     6th grade boys basketball tryouts will be Dec. 9th from 6-8 and December 11th from
              4-5:30. Tryouts will be held at TJHS. Pick up a waiver in the office or from the coach.
      2.     5th grade TYS boys basketball tryouts will be Sunday, December 9th from 4-5:30 and
              Monday, December 10th from 6:00-7:30 at TJHS.  Please pick up a waiver from the jr
              high office, on facebook, or from the coach.
      3.     7th grade girls volleyball tryouts will be Dec. 12th from 5:30-7:30 and Dec. 13th from
              3:30 to 5:30 at TJHS. Please sign up in the office by Friday if you are trying out.
      4.     8th grade girls volleyball tryouts will be Dec. 12th from 3:30 to 5:30 at TJHS  and Dec.
              13th from 3:30-5:30 at North.
      5.     The 6th grade is having a food drive from now until December 14th. All grades
              please bring in food items for the food pantry.
      6.     Chromebooks will be collected in the HOT spot on December 20th and 21st. If any 7th
               or 8th grade student is leaving school before those dates, they need to brought in
               ahead of time.
      7.     Friday, December 14th will be tacky sweater day.
      8.     Please check the lost and found table outside the office.
      9.    The school level competition for the 31st annual National Geographic Bee will be here
              soon!  All seventh grade students will be participating through their geography classes
              on December 10th -14th, while sixth and eighth grade students may choose to compete
              during their homeroom on Wednesday, December 12th and Thursday, December 13th.
              Sixth and eighth graders interested in participating need to sign up in the office by
              Monday, December 10th.  Finalists will be determined before the holiday break.
              Finalists will then compete in January to determine the school-level winner. Anyone
              wanting more information needs to see Mrs. Foil, Mrs. Rice, or Mr. Nieves. Sixth and
              Eighth grade students interested in participating need to sign up in the office by
              Monday, December 10th.
     10.    Please remember that all students must have a signed hall pass to see the nurse.
              Students may not visit the nurse between passing periods without a pass.  Exceptions
              are during lunch/recess, pe and emergencies.

WEEK AT A GLANCE
December 9 5th grade boys basketball tryouts 4-5:30 at TJHS
6th grade boys basketball tryouts 6-8 at TJHS
December 10 Yearbook Club will meet after school until 4 in Mrs. Elliot’s room
5th grade boys basketball tryouts 5-7:30 at TJHS
December 11 Art Club will meet in Mrs. Elliot’s Room at 3:15
6th grade boys basketball tryouts 4-5:30 at TJHS
7th and 8th grade boys basketball at Charleston 5:30
December 12 Lego club meeting after school
7th grade girls volleyball tryouts 5:30-7:30 at TJHS
8th grade girls volleyball tryouts 3:30-5:30 at TJHS
December 13 7th and 8th grade boys basketball game at Chatham at 4:30
7th grade girls volleyball tryouts 3:30-5:30 at TJHS
8th grade girls volleyball tryouts 3:30-5:30 at North
December 15 7th and 8th grade boys basketball at Chatham 10:00 am
MONDAY’S   BREAKFAST                                              TODAY’S LUNCH
           Blueberry Loaf                                                                  Corn Dog
                                                                                         Beef and Pepperoni Pizza
                                                                                             Baja Chicken Salad
                                                               

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

                                         TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
                                                         Wednesday, December 5, 2018
STUDENT INFORMATION   
1.   The second round of 6th grade girls volleyball tryouts will be Thursday, from 5-6:30 at
   the junior high school.
      2.     6th grade boys basketball open gyms will be tonight, Dec 5th, 4-5:30. Tryouts will
              be Dec. 9th from 6-8 and December 11th from 4-5:30. Open Gyms and tryouts will be
              held at TJHS. Pick up a waiver in the office or from the coach.
      3.     5th grade TYS boys basketball tryouts will be Sunday, December 9th from 4-5:30 and
              Monday, December 10th from 5:00-7:30 at TJHS.  Please pick up a waiver from the jr
              high office, on facebook or from the coach.
      4.     7th grade girls volleyball tryouts will be Dec. 12th from 5:30-7:30 and Dec. 13th from
              3:30 to 5:30 at TJHS. Please sign up in the office by Friday if you are trying out.
      5.     8th grade girls volleyball tryouts will be Dec. 12th from 3:30 to 5:30 at TJHS  and Dec.
              13th from 3:30-5:30 at North.
      6.     The 6th grade will be having a food drive from now until December 14th. All grades
              please bring in food items for the food pantry.
      7.     Illinois is celebrating its 200th birthday on December 3.  In the main hallway is facts on
              Illinois.  Your social studies teacher will be giving you a google form to answer 20
  questions on Illinois.  Students who answer correctly will have their name in a drawing
  for a $25 gift card.  One winner for each grade level.
      8.     The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet in Mrs. Hughes’s room 111, at 7:30 am
              on Wednesday, December 5th.
      9.    The Builders Club will meet on Wednesday, December 5  after school until 4 in Mrs.
               Foil’s Room.
     10.     The Lego Club will meet tonight, December 5th, until 4:15. Don’t forget to bring
               your batteries.
     11.     Fifth and 6th grade have a speech contest meeting in Mr. Hill’s room 107 today,
               Wednesday, December 5th during homeroom/2:35.
     12.     Chromebooks will be collected in the HOT spot on December 20th and 21st. If any 7th
               or 8th grade student is leaving school before those dates, they need to brought in
               ahead of time.
     13.     Friday, December 7th will be pajama day and Friday, December 14th will be tacky
               sweater day.

WEEK AT A GLANCE 
December 5    Lego Club will meet until 4:15
6th grade boys basketball tryouts 4-5:30 at TJHS
December 6 7th and 8th grade boys basketball at Rochester at 4:30
December 9 5th grade boys basketball tryouts 4-5:30 at TJHS
6th grade boys basketball tryouts 6-8 at TJHS
December 10 Yearbook Club will meet after school until 4 in Mrs. Elliot’s room
5th grade boys basketball tryouts 5-7:30 at TJHS
December 11 Art Club will meet in Mrs. Elliot’s Room at 3:15
6th grade boys basketball tryouts 4-5:30 at TJHS
7th and 8th grade boys basketball at Charleston 5:30
December 12 Lego club meeting after school
7th grade girls volleyball tryouts 5:30-7:30 at TJHS
8th grade girls volleyball tryouts 3:30-5:30 at TJHS
December 13 7th and 8th grade boys basketball game at Chatham at 4:30
7th grade girls volleyball tryouts 3:30-5:30 at TJHS
8th grade girls volleyball tryouts 3:30-5:30 at North
December 15 7th and 8th grade boys basketball at Chatham 10:00 am

TOMORROW’S  BREAKFAST                                         TODAY’S LUNCH
           Lumberjack                                                                      Hamburger Horseshoe
                                                                                                          Veggie Pizza
                                                                                                  Turkey and Cheese Salad

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

                                  TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
                                   Tuesday, December 4, 2018
STUDENT INFORMATION 
1.   The second round of 6th grade girls volleyball tryouts will be Thursday, from 5-6:30 at
   the junior high school.
      2.     6th grade boys basketball open gyms will be Wednesday, Dec 5th, 4-5:30. Tryouts will
              be Dec. 9th from 6-8 and December 11th from 4-5:30. Open Gyms and tryouts will be
              held at TJHS. Pick up a waiver in the office or from the coach.
      3.     5th grade TYS boys basketball tryouts will be Sunday, December 9th from 4-5:30 and
              Monday, December 10th from 5:00-7:30 at TJHS.  Please pick up a waiver from the jr
              high office, on facebook or from the coach.
      4.     7th grade girls volleyball tryouts will be Dec. 12th from 5:30-7:30 and Dec. 13th from
              3:30 to 5:30 at TJHS. Please sign up in the office by Friday if you are trying out.
      5.     8th grade girls volleyball tryouts will be Dec. 12th from 3:30 to 5:30 at TJHS  and Dec.
              13th from 3:30-5:30 at North.
      6.     Picture retakes are today in the gym.  Picture order forms are in the office.
      7.     The 6th grade will be having a food drive from now until December 14th. All grades
              please bring in food items for the food pantry.
      8.     Illinois is celebrating its 200th birthday on December 3.  In the main hallway is facts on
              Illinois.  Your social studies teacher will be giving you a google form to answer 20
  questions on Illinois.  Students who answer correctly will have their name in a drawing
  for a $25 gift card.  One winner for each grade level.
      9.     The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet in Mrs. Hughes’s room 111, at 7:30 am
              on Wednesday, December 5th.
     10.    The Builders Club will meet on Wednesday, December 3rd after school until 4 in Mrs.
               Foil’s Room.
     11.     The Chess Club will meet today after school.
     12.     The Lego Club will meet on Wednesday, December 5th until 4:15. Don’t forget to bring
               your batteries.
     13.     Chromebooks will be collected in the HOT spot on December 20th and 21st. If any 7th
               or 8th grade student is leaving school before those dates, they need to brought in
               ahead of time.
     14.     Friday, December 7th will be pajama day and Friday, December 14th will be tacky
               sweater day.

 WEEK AT A GLANCE
December 3 7th and 8th grade boys basketball at home vs. Williamsville at 6:00
December 4 Chess Club meeting after school.
December 5 Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet in Mrs. Hughes room at 7:30 am
Lego Club will meet until 4:15
6th grade boys basketball open gym 4-5:30 at TJHS
December 6 7th and 8th grade boys basketball at Rochester at 4:30

TOMORROW’S  BREAKFAST                                                   TODAY’S LUNCH
Chocolate Oatmeal Benefit Bar                                                           Spaghetti
                                                                                                         Sausage Pizza
                                                                                                            Taco Pizza
                                                                 

Friday, November 30, 2018

                                                   TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
                                                               Friday, November 30, 2018
STUDENT INFORMATION
      1.      Congratulations to the 8th grade boys basketball team on their victory last night over
   Decatur Jefferson
      2.     TYS 6th grade volleyball will have an additional tryout on Monday, Dec 3rd from
              5:00-6:30 to determine the final team roster for 6th grade volleyball.  If your name was
              on Thursday’s list, please attend the tryout on Monday.   
      3.     5th grade girls volleyball tryouts will be tonight, Nov. 30th from 6-7:30 in the Stonington
              Gym.
      4.     6th grade boys basketball open gyms will be Wednesday, Dec 5th, 4-5:30. Tryouts will
              be Dec. 9th from 6-8 and December 11th from 4-5:30. Open Gyms and tryouts will be
              held at TJHS. Pick up a waiver in the office or from the coach.
      5.     5th grade TYS boys basketball tryouts will be Sunday, December 9th from 4-5:30 and
              Monday, December 10th from 5:00-7:30 at TJHS.  Please pick up a waiver from the jr
              high office, on facebook or from the coach.
      6.     7th grade girls volleyball tryouts will be Dec. 12th from 5:30-7:30 and Dec. 13th from
              3:30 to 5:30 at TJHS.
      7.     8th grade girls volleyball tryouts will be Dec. 12th from 3:30 to 5:30 at TJHS  and Dec.
              13th from 3:30-5:30 at North.
      8.     Picture retakes will be Dec.4th.  Picture order forms are in the office.
      9.     The 6th grade will be having a food drive from now until December 14th. All grades
              please bring in food items for the food pantry.
     10.     Illinois is celebrating its 200th birthday on December 3.  In the main hallway is facts on
              Illinois.  Your social studies teacher will be giving you a google form to answer 20
  questions on Illinois.  Students who answer correctly will have their name in a drawing
  for a $25 gift card.  One winner for each grade level.
     11.     The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet in Mrs. Hughes’s room 111, at 7:30 am
               on Wednesday, December 5th.
     12.      The Builders Club will meet on Monday, December 3rd after school until 4 in Mrs.
                Foil’s Room.
     13.      The Chess Club will meet on Tuesday, December 4th after school.
     14.      The Lego Club will meet on Wednesday, December 5th until 4:15.

WEEK AT A GLANCE 
November 29 7th and 8th grade boys basketball at Decatur Jefferson
TYS 6th grade volleyball tryouts
6th grade boys basketball open gyms from 4-5:30 at TJHS
November 30 TYS 5th grade volleyball tryouts
December 3 7th and 8th grade boys basketball at home vs. Williamsville at 6:00
Builders Club will meet after school until 4:00.
December 4 Chess Club meeting after school.
Picture retakes
December 5 Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet in Mrs. Hughes room at 7:30 am
Lego Club will meet until 4:15
6th grade boys basketball open gym 4-5:30 at TJHS
December 6 7th and 8th grade boys basketball at home vs. Hillsboro at 6:00.

MONDAY’S  BREAKFAST                                 TODAY’S LUNCH
Egg and Cheese Sandwich                                            Pulled Pork Nachos
                                                                                           BBQ Chicken Pizza
                                                                                           Diced Chicken Salad
                                                                 

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Wednesday, November 28, 2018

STUDENT INFORMATION
     1.    Good luck to the 7th grade girls basketball team tonight in their sectional game against
             Chatham at Rochester at 6:30
     2. TYS 6th grade volleyball will have open gyms tonight from 6-7:30 in
             the East Gym at the high school. Tryouts will be 11/29.  6th grade girls please come
             to the office for a team waiver.       
     3. 5th grade girls volleyball tryouts will be Nov. 30th from 6-7:30 in the Stonington Gym.
     4. 6th grade boys basketball open gyms will be Thursday, Nov.29th 4-5:30 and
             Wednesday, Dec 5th, 4-5:30. Tryouts will be Dec. 9th from 6-8 and December 11th
             from 4-5:30. Open Gyms and tryouts will be held at TJHS. Pick up a waiver in the office
             or from the coach
     5. Lego Club will meet today after school.
     6. Picture retakes will be Dec.4th.  Picture order forms are in the office.
     7. The 6th grade will be having a food drive from now until December 14th. All grades
             please bring in food items for the food pantry.
     8. Illinois is celebrating its 200th birthday on December 3.  In the main hallway is facts on
             Illinois. Your social studies teacher will be giving you a google form to answer 20
 questions on Illinois.  Students who answer correctly will have their name in a drawing
 for a $25 gift card.  One winner for each grade level.

FACULTY INFORMATION


 WEEK AT A GLANCE
November 28 TYS 6th grade volleyball open gym
7th grade girls sectional game at Rochester
Lego Club will meet after school.
November 29 7th and 8th grade boys basketball at Decatur Jefferson
TYS 6th grade volleyball tryouts
6th grade boys basketball open gyms from 4-5:30 at TJHS
November 30 TYS 5th grade volleyball tryouts
December 3 7th and 8th grade boys basketball at home vs. Williamsville at 6:00
December 4 Chess Club meeting after school.
December 5 Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet in Mrs. Hughes room at 7:30 am
Lego Club will meet until 4:15
6th grade boys basketball open gym 4-5:30 at TJHS
December 6 7th and 8th grade boys basketball at home vs. Hillsboro at 6:00.
TOMORROW’S  BREAKFAST        TODAY’S LUNCH
      Strawberry Pancakes                                Pulled Pork Sandwich
                                                                        Meat Lovers Pizza
   Popcorn Chicken Salad