TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Thursday, August 30, 2018

STUDENT INFORMATION
1. Good luck to the Boys Baseball teams at Pana.  Game time 4:30.
2. Good luck to the Softball teams against Decatur Jefferson at the high school softball field at 4:30.
3. Fellowship of Christian Athletes will have their first meeting Wednesday, September 5th in Mrs. Hughes’ room (111) at 7:30 a.m..
4. September Scholastic Book order forms are available in the Media Center and are due September 14th. Please turn them in to Ms. Lowry or Mrs. Southworth or you can order books online. You can get the access code in the Media Center.
5. Monday, September 3rd is Labor Day. School will not be in session.


WEEK AT A GLANCE
Aug 30 Boys Taylorville Youth Baseball vs Pana 4:30 Manners Park
Girls Taylorville Youth Softball vs Decatur Jefferson 4:30 THS Softball Field
Sept 1 Boys Taylorville Youth Baseball vs Raymond 11:00 a.m. at Raymond
Sept 3 Labor Day - No School
Sept 4 Boys Taylorville Youth Baseball vs Christ the King at 4:30 Manners Park
Sept 10 Yearbook Club 3:15 to 4:00 Mrs. Elliott’s room (122)
Sept 11 Art Club 3:15 to 4:00 Mrs. Elliott’s room (122)

TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST                                      TODAY’S LUNCH
Blueberry Waffle                                               French toast sticks w/sausage
                                                                                                    Beefsteak pizza
                                                                                            Chicken nacho salad

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

STUDENT INFORMATION
1. Good luck to the Girls Taylorville Youth Softball team against Stephen Decatur at 4:30 in Decatur. Please dismiss the team at 2:45.
2. Good luck to the Boys Taylorville Youth Baseball team against Okaw Valley at 4:30 at Manners Park.
3. Fellowship of Christian Athletes will have their first meeting Wednesday, September 5th in Mrs. Hughes’ room (111) at 7:30 a.m..
4. September Scholastic Book order forms are available in the Media Center and are due September 14th. Please turn them in to Ms. Lowry or Mrs. Southworth or you can order books online. You can get the access code in the Media Center.
5. Monday, September 3rd is Labor Day. School will not be in session.



WEEK AT A GLANCE
Aug 30 Boys Taylorville Youth Baseball vs Pana 4:30 Manners Park
Girls Taylorville Youth Softball vs Decatur Jefferson 4:30 THS Softball Field
Sept 1 Boys Taylorville Youth Baseball vs Raymond 11:00 a.m. at Raymond
Sept 3 Labor Day - No School
Sept 4 Boys Taylorville Youth Baseball vs Christ the King at 4:30 Manners Park
Sept 10 Yearbook Club 3:15 to 4:00 Mrs. Elliott’s room (122)
Sept 11 Art Club 3:15 to 4:00 Mrs. Elliott’s room (122)

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

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Tuesday, August 28, 2018

STUDENT INFORMATION
1. Good luck to Girls Taylorville Youth Softball team tonight against Morrisonville at 4:30 in Morrisonville. Please dismiss softball players at 3:00.
2. Good luck to the Boys Taylorville Youth Baseball team against Chatham at 4:30 in Chatham. Please dismiss the baseball players at 2:55.
3. 7th and 8th grade Junior High Girls Basketball tryouts will be tonight in the North Gym from 3:30 to 5:00.
4. Fellowship of Christian Athletes will have their first meeting Wednesday, September 5th in Mrs. Hughes’ room (111) at 7:30 a.m..
5. September Scholastic Book order forms are available in the Media Center and are due September 14th. Please turn them in to Ms. Lowry or Mrs. Southworth or you can order books online. You can get the access code in the Media Center.
6. Monday, September 3rd is Labor Day. School will not be in session.

FACULTY INFORMATION
Aug 31 Classroom Management Plan due
1st SLO deadline
Sept 5 School Improvement meeting 3:10 to 4:00
Fellowship of Christian Athletes 7:30 a.m. Mrs. Hughes’ room (111)
Sept 6 American Fidelity will be here from 8:00 to 4:00
Sept 12 Faculty Meeting

WEEK AT A GLANCE
Aug 29 Girls Taylorville Youth Softball vs Stephen Decatur 4:30/dismiss 2:45
Boys Taylorville Youth Baseball vs Okaw Valley 4:30 at Manners Park
Sept 3 Labor Day - No School
Sept 10 Yearbook Club 3:15 to 4:00 Mrs. Elliott’s room (122)
Sept 11 Art Club 3:15 to 4:00 Mrs. Elliott’s room (122)

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

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Monday, August 27, 2018

STUDENT INFORMATION
1. The Media Center is now open for business. Ms. Lowry is offering the Rebecca Caudill Reading Award Program again. If you read 3 of the 20 books on this year’s list, you are eligible to vote in February for the title you think should win this state award. If you read 10 books from the list, you will be eligible to attend the ice cream party at the end of the school year.
2. No open gym for 8th grade Boys Basketball tonight.
3. September Scholastic Book order forms are available in the Media Center and are due September 14th. Please turn them in to Ms. Lowry or Mrs. Southworth or you can order books online. You can get the access code in the Media Center.
4. 7th and 8th grade Junior High Girls Basketball tryouts will be tonight and Tuesday, August 28th in the North Gym from 3:30 to 5:00.


WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sept 3 Labor Day - No School
Sept 10 Yearbook Club 3:15 to 4:00 Mrs. Elliott’s room (122)
Sept 11 Art Club 3:15 to 4:00 Mrs. Elliott’s room (122)

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

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

FRIDAY, August 24, 2018

STUDENT INFORMATION
1. Tonight is the Junior High Welcome Back to School dance! Hot dogs, chips and ice cream are provided. Students may bring money to buy candy and/or soda from concessions. The 5th and 6th grade dance will be from 5:00 to 6:30. 7th and 8th grades will have their dance from 7:00 to 9:00.
2. 7th and 8th grade Junior High Girls Basketball tryouts will be Monday, August 27th and Tuesday, August 28th in the North Gym from 3:30 to 5:00.
3. 8th grade Junior High Boys open gym will be Monday, August 27th. Times have been changed, open gym will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m..


WEEK AT A GLANCE
Aug 25 Girls Taylorville Youth Softball at Jacksonville
Aug 27 Media Center Opens
Sept 3 Labor Day - No School
Sept 10 Yearbook Club 3:15 to 4:00 Mrs. Elliott’s room (122)
Sept 11 Art Club 3:15 to 4:00 Mrs. Elliott’s room (122)

TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST TODAY’S LUNCH
Blueberry Loaf Corn Dog
                                                                                                    Beef & Pepperoni Pizza
                                                                                                        Baja Chicken Salad

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Thursday, August 23, 2018

STUDENT INFORMATION
1. Congratulations to the Junior High Cross Country girls and boys for placing 2nd out of five teams at the Shelbyville meet last night! Our top 10 runners are: Ella Moreland, Alyvia McCullough, Brenton Good, Drake Howard, Will Turvey, Owen Morgan and Jesse Sloan.
2. Good luck to the Boys Taylorville Youth Baseball Team against Decatur Jefferson tonight, 4:30 at Manners Park.
3. 7th and 8th grade Junior High Girls Basketball open gym will be today at the North Gym from 3:30 to 5:00.  Tryouts will be Monday, August 27th and Tuesday, August 28th in the North Gym from 3:30 to 5:00.
4. Chromebook meeting for any 7th and new 8th grade parents/guardians who have not attended the meeting, is tonight at 5:00 in the Forum.
5. Taylorville Youth Girls Basketball tryouts for girls in 5th and 6th grades is again today.  5th grade tryouts are 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and 6th grade tryouts are 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.. Please pick up a waiver in the school office.
6. 8th grade Junior High Boys open gym will be Monday, August 27th. Times have been changed, open gym will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m..
7. Junior High Welcome Back to School dance is tomorrow, Friday, August 24th. Hot dogs, chips and ice cream are provided. Students may bring money to buy candy and/or soda from concessions. The 5th and 6th grade dance will be from 5:00 to 6:30. 7th and 8th grades will have their dance from 7:00 to 9:00.



WEEK AT A GLANCE
Aug 24 Fall Dance: 5th & 6th 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m./7th & 8th 7:00 p.m. to 9:00  p.m.
Aug 25 Girls Taylorville Youth Softball at Jacksonville
Aug 27 Media Center Opens
Sept 3 Labor Day - No School
Sept 10 Yearbook Club 3:15 to 4:00 Mrs. Elliott’s room (122)
Sept 11 Art Club 3:15 to 4:00 Mrs. Elliott’s room (122)

TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST TODAY’S LUNCH
Strawberry Stuffed Bagel Bosco Pizza Sticks
                                                                                            Pepperoni & Jalapenos Pizza
                                                                                            Ranch Chicken Salad

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

STUDENT INFORMATION
1. Good luck to the Cross Country Team today! Please dismiss them at 2:45. They will be leaving at 3:00 for their meet in Shelbyville.
2. Good luck to the Taylorville Youth Girls Softball team today against Edinburg at 4:30. Please dismiss the Girls Softball Team at 2:55.
3. Good luck to the Boys Taylorville Youth Baseball Team against Lincoln Magnet at Manners Park, 4:30.
4. 7th and 8th grade Junior High Girls Basketball open gym will be Thursday, August 23rd at the North Gym from 3:30 to 5:00.  Tryouts will be Monday, August 27th and Tuesday, August 28th in the North Gym from 3:30 to 5:00.
5. Chromebook meeting for any 7th and new 8th grade parents/guardians who have not attended the meeting, will be scheduled for Thursday, August 23rd at 5:00 in the Forum.
6. Taylorville Youth Girls Basketball tryouts for girls in 5th and 6th grades will be today and tomorrow. 5th grade tryouts are 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and 6th grade tryouts are 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. both nights.  Please pick up a waiver in the school office.
7. 8th grade Junior High Boys open gym will be Monday, August 27th. Times have been changed, open gym will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m..
8. Junior High Welcome Back to School dance is Friday, August 24th. Hot dogs, chips and ice cream are provided. Students may bring money to buy candy and/or soda from concessions. The 5th and 6th grade dance will be from 5:00 to 6:30. 7th and 8th grades will have their dance from 7:00 to 9:00.

FACULTY INFORMATION
Sept 5 School Improvement meeting 3:10 to 4:00
Sept 12 Faculty Meeting

WEEK AT A GLANCE
Aug 23 Boys Taylorville Youth Baseball vs Decatur Jefferson 4:30 Manners Park
Aug 24 Fall Dance: 5th & 6th 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m./7th & 8th 7:00 p.m. to 9:00  p.m.
Aug 25 Girls Taylorville Youth Softball at Jacksonville
Aug 27 Media Center Opens
Sept 3 Labor Day - No School
Sept 10 Yearbook Club 3:15 to 4:00 Mrs. Elliott’s room (122)
Sept 11 Art Club 3:15 to 4:00 Mrs. Elliott’s room (122)

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

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

STUDENT INFORMATION
1. Open House will be tonight from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.. All students and parents are encouraged to attend and visit classrooms and tour the building. Refreshments will be available in the cafeteria.
2. There is a Chromebook meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. for 7th & 8th graders and parents/guardians, who have not attended a Chromebook meeting.
3. Please dismiss the Taylorville Girls Softball Team today at 2:55.
4. Taylorville Youth Baseball Team will be dismissed today at the end of 8th hour.
5. Taylorville Youth Girls Basketball tryouts for girls in 5th and 6th grades will be August 22nd and August 23rd. 5th grade tryouts are 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and 6th grade tryouts are 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. both nights.  Please pick up a waiver in the school office.
6. 8th grade Junior High Boys open gym will be Monday, August 27th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m..
7. The Taylorville Youth Traveling Soccer Team is looking for 4 more players who are in 5th or 6th grade! Games will be on Sundays and the next practice is this Sunday at the Junior High from 2:00 to 3:30. Please call 823-9079 if you have any questions.
8. Junior High Welcome Back to School dance is Friday, August 24th. Hot dogs, chips and ice cream are provided. Students may bring money to buy candy and/or soda from concessions. The 5th and 6th grade dance will be from 5:00 to 6:30. 7th and 8th grades will have their dance from 7:00 to 9:00.

WEEK AT A GLANCE
Aug 24 Fall Dance: 5th & 6th 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m./7th & 8th 7:00 p.m. to 9:00  p.m.
Sept 3 Labor Day - No School
Sept 10 Yearbook Club 3:15 to 4:00 Mrs. Elliott’s room (122)
Sept 11 Art Club 3:15 to 4:00 Mrs. Elliott’s room (122)

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

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
FRIDAY!, August 17, 2018

STUDENT INFORMATION
1. The following buses will be picking students up at 3:00 each school day: Aqua, Violet, White, Gold and Light Green.  The YMCA bus will arrive soon after dismissal in the circle drive.  Students please pay close attention to the buses at dismissal time.  Make sure you stay away from the circle drive and remain on the sidewalk until you board the bus.
2. Open House will be August 21st from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.. All students and parents are encouraged to attend and visit classrooms and tour the building. Refreshments will be available in the cafeteria.
3. Junior High welcome back to school dance is Friday, August 24th. Hot dogs, chips and ice cream are provided. Students may bring money to buy candy and/or soda from concessions. The 5th and 6th grade dance will be from 5:00 to 6:30. 7th and 8th grades will have their dance from 7:00 to 9:00.

FACULTY INFORMATION
Aug 17 Grade Level Meetings in the Gym: 5th grade at 2:00 to 2:25 on the asphalt;       6th grade at 12:59 to 1:25 on the asphalt; 7th grade at 8:40 to 9:05 in the gym; 8th grade at 11:36 to 12:05 in the Forum.
Sept 12 Faculty Meeting

WEEK AT A GLANCE
Aug 21 Open House 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Chromebook Meeting for 7th & 8th graders who have not attended 6:00 p.m.
Aug 24 Fall Dance: 5th & 6th 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m./7th & 8th 7:00 p.m. to 9:00  p.m.
Sept 3 Labor Day - No School
Sept 10 Yearbook Club 3:15 to 4:00 Mrs. Elliott’s room (122)
Sept 11 Art Club 3:15 to 4:00 Mrs. Elliott’s room (122)

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

TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Thursday, August 16, 2018

STUDENT INFORMATION
1. Any students, grades 5 through 8, interested in Cross Country should come to room 308 today after school to sign up.
2. Open House will be August 21st from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.. All students and parents are encouraged to attend and visit classrooms and tour the building. Refreshments will be available in the cafeteria.
3. Junior High welcome back to school dance is Friday, August 24th. Hot dogs, chips and ice cream are provided. Students may bring money to buy candy and/or soda from concessions. The 5th and 6th grade dance will be from 5:00 to 6:30. 7th and 8th grades will have their dance from 7:00 to 9:00.
4. Please keep your schedule with you. Remember not to lock it in your locker at lunch.
5. Please write your schedule in your assignment notebook.  The office will not be printing extra schedules after today.

FACULTY INFORMATION
Aug 17 Grade Level Meetings in the Gym: 5th grade at 2:00 to 2:25 on the asphalt;       6th grade at 12:59 to 1:25 on the asphalt; 7th grade at 8:40 to 9:05 in the gym; 8th grade at 11:36 to 12:05 in the Forum.
Sept 12 Faculty Meeting

WEEK AT A GLANCE
Aug 21 Open House 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Chromebook Meeting for 7th & 8th graders who have not attended 6:00 p.m.
Aug 24 Fall Dance: 5th & 6th 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m./7th & 8th 7:00 p.m. to 9:00  p.m.
Sept 3 Labor Day - No School

TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST TODAY’S LUNCH
Chocolate Chip Loaf Doughnut w/scrambled ham& eggs
                                                                                                  Ham Hawaiian Pizza
                                                                                                   Turkey Chef Salad

 TAYLORVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Wednesday, August 15, 2018

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. Any students, grades 5 through 8, interested in Cross Country should come to room 308 tomorrow, August 16th, after school to sign up.

2. Open House will be August 21st from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.. All students and parents are encouraged to attend and visit classrooms and tour the building. Refreshments will be available in the cafeteria.

3. Junior High welcome back to school dance is Friday, August 24th. Hot dogs, chips and ice cream are provided. Students may bring money to buy candy and/or soda from concessions. The 5th and 6th grade dance will be from 5:00 to 6:30. 7th and 8th grades will have their dance from 7:00 to 9:00.

4. School will dismiss today at 2:20. Please use the following schedule:

1st Hour 8:10 - 9:03
2nd Hour 9:07 - 9:50
3rd Hour 9:54 - 10:37
4th Hour 10:41 - 11:24
10:41 - 11:11 6th lunch
11:05 - 11:35 5th lunch
5th Hour 11:15 to 11:58 (6th grade classes)
11:28 - 12:11 (8th grade classes)
11:28 - 11:58 7th lunch
6th Hour 12:02 - 12:45
12:15 - 12:45 8th lunch
7th Hour 12:49 - 1:32
8th Hour 1:36 - 2:20
No 9th Hour classes on 2:20 dismissal days.

FACULTY INFORMATION

Aug 17  Grade Level Meetings in the Gym: 5th grade at 2:00 to 2:25 on the asphalt;       

6th grade at 12:59 to 1:25 on the asphalt; 7th grade at 8:40 to 9:05 in the gym;  

8th grade at 11:36 to 12:05 in the Forum. 

Sept 12 Faculty Meeting

WEEK AT A GLANCE

Aug 21 Open House 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Chromebook Meeting for 7th & 8th graders who have not attended 6:00 p.m.

Aug 24 Fall Dance: 5th & 6th 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m./7th & 8th 7:00 p.m. to 9:00  p.m.

Sept 3 Labor Day - No School

TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST TODAY’S LUNCH
          Breakfast Pizza                                                            Pulled Pork Sandwich
                                                                                              Meat Lovers Pizza
                                                                                                      Popcorn Chicken Salad 

Welcome back to school!!