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