On Friday, Mr. Starks' geography class was taught how to use the design tool Canva by Mrs. Reindl. Students are now working on creating a travel brochure about a state or national park of their choice. They need to incorporate the 5 key geographic themes into their brochure:
1. Location
2. Place
3. Human-Environment Interaction
4. Movement
5. Regions
Students were also taught how to use AI writing tools to help develop descriptive text for each of the 5 themes.
Last week, all the 5th grade classes in our school received their first digital citizenship lesson from Mrs. Reindl. Here's what the students learned: The students discussed what it means to be a "digital citizen". They learned that as we use more and more technology and go online, we all have certain responsibilities to be good, ethical, and safe digital citizens. The class talked about the difference between right and wrong when it comes to online behavior. They discussed things like being kind to others, protecting your personal information, and using technology appropriately. The students worked together to go through different online scenarios. They had to decide what the right thing to do would be in each situation, and why. This helped them practice making good choices when using technology. Overall, the digital citizenship lesson gave the 5th graders a great foundation for being responsible and safe as they continue using computers, phones, and the internet more and more. It's an important lesson that will help them become better digital citizens.
The TJHS Builders Club is sponsoring a food drive to assist local families in our community. We are featuring a classroom competition and the 1st hour class that beings the most items will receive a breakfast pizza party. Monetary donations will also be accepted and each dollar counts as four items. Thank you in advance for supporting the Builders Club service project and our Taylorville Food Pantry!
TJHS STUCO Homecoming Week fun photos!
TJHS Homecoming Dress Up Days! Let's show our school spirit!!
Thank you to our community partners at First National Bank in Taylorville for their generous donation to our PBIS store at TJHS!
Nivaeh Wiley --Student Council President
Maecy Richardson-- Student Council Vice President
Bank Representatives: Hannah Buzzard
Stephanie Longden with daughter Riley Longden (6th grader)
Mrs. Sharrow's class is enjoying the challenges of STEM team building activities. Thinking outside of the box for some hands on learning and community building for the Class of 2032!
The RISE Classroom took advantage of the summer sun to create this fun, sun-melted crayon science experiment. What a great idea!
TJHS 5th grade spirit on full display in Mrs. Tyler's Class! Go Tornadoes!!
Hope to see everyone...Monday night at TJHS. Dominoes will be served as well--please join us on Aug 19 and rsvp by Friday, Aug 16, 3 pm--824-4924.
TJHS Fannie Mae Fundraiser top sellers attended the Cardinals game yesterday. TJHS Tornadoes are in the stadium!
Just a reminder that we are in person registering today (Thurs, Aug 1) until 7 pm and have lots of great help to assist you and your student along the way! Also, PE clothes are priced very reasonably at $20 for the entire uniform and PE shorts are required to be purchased from the school as they are NOT see through and they are the appropriate length.
Thank you in advance!
Parent/Guardians of TJHS 6th-8th graders, please join us...
Mark your calendars for meet the Teacher Night @ TJHS.
Monday August 12, 2024 6:15-7:00PM
TJHS Cross Country update...
CNB Bank & Trust is offering a free summer math program for kindergarten through 12th students.
Students can stop by the Taylorville branch beginning June 24 to pick up their math packet. It has daily activities for the student to complete.
Once the month is over and the packet is completed, they can return them to the bank and receive a $10 gift card.
TJHS thanks CNB Bank & Trust for providing this financial literacy opportunity to our kids and community!
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Nicholas Debrun Family and the Morrisonville CUSD #1 community. Tragic news like this makes us all take stock of what really matters in this life. Hug your loved ones...
The following TJHS students were recognized by the faculty for their outstanding character throughout the month of May.
Front Row 1: (L-R) Prem Patel, King Franks, Ally Koniak, Reagan Smith, Keefer Herzog, Logan Stearns, Lily Jones
Row 2: (L-R) Madison Roberts, Aislinn Bouvet, Carrigan Boykin, Emily Brown, Camri Phillips, Linus Melton, Keagan Heimsness, Amber Achenbach, Lydie Reber, Whitt Brown, Alaina Hogge
Row 3: (L-R) Mia Willis, Sam Wagner, Miles Mateer, Parker Moses, Ethan Hosto, Bryce Houston, Aulon Letniku, Reagan Wiley, Isla Wareham, Amya Lin Chen, Easton Hemkin
Back Row 4: (L-R) Tanner Clayton, Fallon Turner, Benito Gonzalez, Nikyla Lawrence, Ella Mills, Briella Castle, Hannah May, Daisie Williamson, Hadlee Christopher, Savannah Whittaker, Jayda Hay, Brayden McClure, Lyzze Harden, Kenzley Heimsness, Jack Michel
Congratulations to the following students who were recognized by the faculty for their outstanding character throughout the month of May.
Front Row 1: (L-R) Prem Patel, King Franks, Ally Koniak, Reagan Smith, Keefer Herzog, Logan Stearns, Lily Jones
Row 2: (L-R) Madison Roberts, Aislinn Bouvet, Carrigan Boykin, Emily Brown, Camri Phillips, Linus Melton, Keagan Heimsness, Amber Achenbach, Lydie Reber, Whitt Brown, Alaina Hogge
Row 3: (L-R) Mia Willis, Sam Wagner, Miles Mateer, Parker Moses, Ethan Hosto, Bryce Houston, Aulon Letniku, Reagan Wiley, Isla Wareham, Amya Lin Chen, Easton Hemkin
Back Row 4: (L-R) Tanner Clayton, Fallon Turner, Benito Gonzalez, Nikyla Lawrence, Ella Mills, Briella Castle, Hannah May, Daisie Williamson, Hadlee Christopher, Savannah Whittaker, Jayda Hay, Brayden McClure, Lyzze Harden, Kenzley Heimsness, Jack Michel
Congratulations to our Miller Media and Peoples Bank & Trust Students of the Month at TJHS! These kids displayed great enthusiasm for their school and community throughout the month of May!
(L-R) Ms. Nicole Maloley, Benito Gonzalez (8), Kenzley Heimsness (7), Morgan Likes (6), Ally Koniak (5)
