Taylorville Junior High School

PICTURE RETAKE DAY INFO--Monday, Dec 4 @ TJHS.

5th graders are coding their Sphero's to do a complete water cycle with the help of Mrs. Tammy Reindl. Mrs. Reindl is our technology integrationist and does an outstanding job of introducing 21st century skills across the curriculua to our TJHS students.

Congratulations to Ms. Cathy Molen, our Red Apple recipient for the month of October and Mr. Josh Dively our support staff member of the month. Ms. Molen loves helping students see their potential and building caring relationships with them throughout the school year. She also loves it when past students come by to pay a visit! Mr. Dively enjoys introducing new books to the kids and hearing about the ones they like and why. He also enjoys helping kids have a better experience on a daily basis by assisting with their Chromebooks. These two professionals exemplify why our community is so fortunate in the care of the next generation of leaders.

Congratulations to these Miller Media Group and People's Bank & Trust Students of the Month for October. These students exemplified our TJHS October Tornado Trait "Kindness" and were selected from their grade levels for this recognition. Look for their interviews on WTIM radio. L-R: Sam Wagner (7), Daisie Williamson (5), Dezirae Morrow (6), Elayna Harker (8)

This crew is ready to load up cars with Fannie May candy tomorrow at TJHS and would like to send a few reminders: • Please arrive at your student’s dismissal time. Arriving early blocks the flow of traffic in the circle drive. • Please remain in your vehicle. Student Council Executive Board members will load the candy for you. • Please pull forward to allow as many cars into the circle drive as possible. • Finally, there will be instructions in your student’s order to address any customer service issues.

Presenting the 2023 7th grade Regional Champions! Our next contest is the sectional matchup at TJHS on Wed, Nov 29 @ 6:30 pm versus Glenwood--see you there, Go Tornadoes!!

Mr. Hill's classes at TJHS recently created an Egyptian Museum. All projects are currently displayed in the media center.

Thank you to all of our veterans that came out today for the Veterans Day program at TJHS. We are honored to serve you and it is with gratitude that we hope to see each of you next year, as we celebrate your service and dedication along with your families!

These TJHS musicians spent Saturday, November 4 at Eastern Illinois University, representing our community well as they participated in the ILMEA District Five Jazz Festival.

First National Bank in Taylorville recently dropped off a generous donation to the PBIS Store at Taylorville Junior High School. Students at TJHS work to earn Tommy Tickets to spend at the store each month. Students earn tickets for being Trustworthy, Teachable, and Thoughtful. Thank you, First National Bank in Taylorville, for supporting our students!

THS Unified Tornadoes worked with Mrs. Tucker's students at TJHS on Monday.

Just a reminder for TJHS students: Monday, November 6th, will be Red, White, and Blue Day in honor of our Veterans Day Breakfast.

The students of Taylorville Junior High School are proud to honor the veterans in our community with a Veterans Day Breakfast on Monday, November 6, 2023 in the Taylorville Junior High School cafeteria. We ask that those attending please call the junior high at (217)824-4924 by Thursday, November 2, 2022. Reservations need to include: the name of the veteran, the number of family members attending, the branch of service, and any special accommodations that might be needed. We ask that our veterans and their families park in the back parking lot and use the east entrance near North School to enter the building. Escorts will then show attendees to the cafeteria for breakfast and a short program.

The students of Taylorville Junior High School are proud to honor the veterans in our community with a Veterans Day Breakfast on Monday, November 6, 2023 in the Taylorville Junior High School cafeteria. We ask that those attending please call the junior high at (217)824-4924 by Thursday, November 2, 2022. Reservations need to include: the name of the veteran, the number of family members attending, the branch of service, and any special accommodations that might be needed. We ask that our veterans and their families park in the back parking lot and use the east entrance near North School to enter the building. Escorts will then show attendees to the cafeteria for breakfast and a short program.

Mrs. Anderson’s 8th grade science class recently learned about potential and kinetic energy. Students had the task of building a coaster and were given a list of materials and prices with criteria and constraints. After building and testing, students presented their coasters to the class along with a marketing plan. Thank you to the Taylorville Junior High Alumni and area manager of rides Anthony Aldridge for meeting with the 8th grade science classes all the way from Carowinds Amusement Park in North Carolina. He took time to explain all that goes into designing, constructing, and maintaining coasters. He was very knowledgeable about coasters from all around the world. It was a great way to wrap up the unit with the science students.

The students of Taylorville Junior High School are proud to honor the veterans in our community with a Veterans Day Breakfast on Monday, November 6, 2023 in the Taylorville Junior High School cafeteria. We ask that those attending please call the junior high at (217)824-4924 by Thursday, November 2, 2022. Reservations need to include: the name of the veteran, the number of family members attending, the branch of service, and any special accommodations that might be needed. We ask that our veterans and their families park in the back parking lot and use the east entrance near North School to enter the building. Escorts will then show attendees to the cafeteria for breakfast and a short program.

Looking forward the the dance tonight! Just a quick reminder that any student not in attendance today is not eligible to attend the dance. Thank you!

Our TJHS bands and choirs were simply awesome at our Spooktacular concert on Wednesday, Oct 25. Thank you Mrs. Ninmer for your outstanding efforts and thank you to our dedicated and talented students. Lastly, thank you parents/guardians for your continual support of TJHS performing arts.

The following TJHS music students were selected by audition to participate in the ILMEA District 5 Festival ensembles, whose concerts will be held on the campus of Eastern Illinois University on November 4 and 18: Jazz Band: Ramsey Dammerman - tenor saxophone Caden Holthaus - trombone Sarah Wagner - electric bass Jazz Choir: Avianna Fuentez - alto Olivia Garren - alto Jolee Johnson - soprano Madelyn Likes - soprano Chloe Rodden - soprano Tanner Marlow - baritone Concert Choir: Kendall Moehring - soprano Concert Band: Autumn Bates - baritone Katelin Burge - trumpet Emily Edwards - clarinet Madelyn Likes - flute Chloe Rodden - flute Sarah Wagner - clarinet

TJHS Parents…we need you! Please consider joining the TJHS boosters! The commitment is low and a great way to get involved!