


Mrs. Curtin's students have been taking aim and putting their archery skills to the test! With focus, determination, and a steady hand, these Tornadoes are learning what it takes to hit their mark!
Way to go, Tornadoes! 🌪️💜💛










To end the week, Miss Johnson's class took a step back in time. They learned how butter was made the old-fashioned way during science! The little scientists shook, mixed, and watched cream transform into butter. Bonus! They got to taste their homemade butter!














It's time to show off our Tornado pride! 🎉 North School students, get ready for a fun-filled week of Homecoming dress-up days!
🏫 Monday, October 12: NO SCHOOL!
🪖 Tuesday, October 13: Military Hero Day! Wear your camo!
🧳 Wednesday, October 14: Travel Around America! Dress like a tourist!
📸 Thursday, October 15: School Picture Day! Dress your best and bring your biggest smile!
🏈 Friday, October 16: GAME DAY! Wear your PURPLE & GOLD and show your Tornado spirit! 💜💛
We can't wait to see our North School Tornadoes showing their school spirit all week long!
🌪️ GO TORNADOES! 💜💛

The whole class learned so much about Deaf culture and communication, and they even had fun learning a few new signs that they can use in our everyday lives! What a special and meaningful experience for everyone! 🤟





The Taylorville Elementary PTO is bringing Smencils back to North and Memorial Schools! Students can grab their favorite scented pencils for just $2 each! Sales begin Friday, October 9, from 7:45–8:15 AM and will continue every other Friday through the end of the school year.
Be sure to follow the new Taylorville Elementary PTO Facebook page for updates! 💜💛


We’ll kick off second quarter, starting October 13th, and keep collecting through the end of the school year.

TJHS StuCo wants YOU to show your School Spirit!
Get ready to show off your school spirit all week long! Check out the lineup for TJHS Homecoming Dress-Up Days (Oct 12-16) and start planning your outfits:
Monday: NO SCHOOL (Columbus Day) Enjoy your day off! 😴
Tuesday — Rhyme Without Reason: Grab a partner and dress up as two things that rhyme but make zero sense together! Think PJ & DJ, Golf Pro & ""Let It Go,"" or Book & Cook. 🎧📖
Wednesday — Wrong Holiday Day: Break out your best outfit for any holiday except the current season! 🎄☘️
Thursday — Dynamic Duos (Food Edition): Pair up as classic food combos! Milk & Cookies, Ketchup & Mustard, or Chips & Salsa. 🍔🍟
Friday — Spirit Day: Deck yourselves out in PURPLE and GOLD and show your Tornado pride! ✨

Mrs. Hickey’s PE classes wrapped up their overhand throwing unit with some seriously fun throwing centers! Students rotated through different stations, taking aim at all kinds of targets and putting those overhand throwing skills to work.
And when one of those targets is a giant inflatable wobbly man... you know PE is going to be a good time! 😂🎯
Lots of throwing, aiming, moving, and laughing made for a great way to finish up the unit! 💜💛
🔥🚒 A big THANK YOU to the Stonington Fire Department! 🚒🔥
North Elementary loved having members of the Stonington Fire Department visit us for Fire Safety Month! They brought a fire truck for our students to see and visited classrooms to teach us important lessons about fire safety.
We appreciate them taking the time to help our students learn how to stay safe and for making the experience so fun and memorable! ❤️💛
Thank you, Stonington Fire Department, for all you do for our school and our community! 🚒🔥



Today we celebrate the incredible, hardworking team that keeps our schools clean, safe, and running smoothly every single day. Thank you for your endless dedication to our students, staff, and Tornado family! 🌪️💜💛

Thank you to Mr. Graham, Mrs. Richardson, and Mr. Peabody for everything you do to keep TJHS running smoothly, supporting our students and staff, and making our school a great place to be every single day. We hope you enjoy your gifts!

📸 **Say Cheese, North School!**
Picture Day is coming up! **North School Picture Day is Thursday, October 15.**
📄 Picture Day flyers are being sent home with students **today**, so be sure to check those backpacks!
Families can also order pictures online using the QR code in this post or the information below:
https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/0532VKF
📷 **Event Code: 0532VKA**
Mark your calendars and get those smiles ready! 😁📸

**Mr. Smith and the North Elementary teachers** are proud to recognize our **September Students of the Month!** These students were selected for being wonderful examples in their classrooms and throughout our school.
🌪️ Gracelynn P. 🌪️ Faye B.
🌪️ Lainey M. 🌪️ Faith B.
🌪️ Myla N. 🌪️ Selena J.
🌪️ Charlotte L. 🌪️ Waylon C.
🌪️ Kansas M. 🌪️ Avery N.
🌪️ Elliott K. 🌪️ Frankie E.
🌪️ Carter T. 🌪️ Luna W.
🌪️ Mia B. 🌪️ Addi D.
Congratulations to all of our September honorees! 💜💛 We are proud of the positive choices you make each day and the example you set for others at North Elementary!
A special thank you to **Nicole Patrick with Country Financial** for continuing to sponsor our Student of the Month program and helping us celebrate our students! 🌪️









L to R:
Drew Kietzman - 8th Grade
Charlee White - 7th Grade
Raelyn Reber - 6th Grade
Lena Fassero - 5th Grade

Mrs. Lively’s first graders have been busy this September! They celebrated the season with some fun apple activities and also had a special visit from **Miss Sophie, our district Hearing Itinerant**, in recognition of **Deaf Awareness Month**. 🤟
Miss Sophie shared a story with the class in a very special way, signing the book in American Sign Language as it was read aloud. The students loved seeing and learning about another way we can communicate!
A little apples, a little ASL, and lots of September learning fun! 🍏📚🤟


Members include Mr. Matthew Hutchison (Principal), Cheryl Potter (Math Department, Instructional Coach), Megan Tanner (Special Education Department), April Durbin (Counselor), Sarah Sorrill (English Department, Instructional Coach), Stephanie Cassista (Science Department), and Christine Rivecco (Math Department).

We are so excited to introduce the brand-new TJHS Student Council Newsletter!
Our Student Council Executive Board has been hard at work behind the scenes to bring you a monthly look into everything happening at Taylorville Junior High School. Inside each issue, you'll find:
🗓️ Upcoming Events & Spirit Days so you never miss a beat
🏆 Student & Club Highlights celebrating our awesome Tornadoes
💡 StuCo Updates on fundraisers, dances, and school projects
📸 Behind-the-scenes photos from recent school events
Check out our very first edition attached to this post! We can't wait to keep you connected and in the loop all year long.
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