Mrs. Foil’s 7th grade Geography Class finished studying Latitude and Longitude. Each class competed in groups using the ceiling for a lLatitude and Longitude Competition. The winning groups received a free homework pass.
Congratulations to the following THS Students of the Month for September, sponsored by Peoples Bank and Trust and WTIM!
L - R: FRESHMAN SEAN MORRISON; SOPHOMORE HALEY BLILER; JUNIOR HAILEY BRANDT; SENIOR ABIGAIL NORRIS; PEOPLES BANK AND TRUST REPRESENTATIVE JEFF GRIMMETT
Students in 8th grade ELA and 8th grade science classes are both using the CER response format across curriculum to support claims, evidence, and reasoning when developing their writing skills.
A school assembly they will NEVER forget is coming to TJHS. On Thurdsay, Sept 28 at 9 am we will welcome Terrence Talley. He brings a message of hope and encouragement everywhere he goes and empowers our kids to do the same for each other!
Support the Taylorville Junior High Booster Club Fall Fundraiser 2023 by purchasing some Tornadoes apparel! Follow this link: https://taylorvillejhboosterfall2023.itemorder.com/shop/home/
The TJHS Homework Help Club starts tomorrow, Thursday Sept 21. If you would like to get some more information please call the office to have a packet sent home with your son or daughter. Thank you!
NPT FaCES/CBI students at THS get a preview of their new classroom!
Mrs. Foil’s 7th grade Geography class worked with a partner to figure Latitude and Longitude. Once they completed a section they checked their answers.
The THS Career Speaker Series continues this school year. We will begin with Business related occupations on Wednesday, September 27th.
Mr. Dammerman's class is revitalizing our ticket counter.
Ms. Anderson’s stem classes practiced the skills of measurement by building skimmers. They tested and adjusted the weight and parts of the skimmers to get maximum distance for their final launch. Their skimmer had to perform at distance greater than 40’. Adam’s skimmer launched the longest at 62’3”.
Mrs. Salmon's 6th grade science classes learned to code using the sphero's. They also were the first class to check out the new laptop zspace to do a lesson on the Earth's rotation.
2023 THS Homecoming Court. Congratulations to our King Justin Champley and Queen Ella Goodman!
Dress Like a Teacher Day at TJHS
Congratulations to our Miller Media Group & People's Bank & Trust Students of the Month for August at TJHS!
Alyssa Bunting (5), Dane Muncy (6), Maliyah Thompson (7), and Landri Salmon (8) will be featured on all the Miller Media platforms and received plaques courtesy of Peoples Bank & Trust.
These students were selcted from our TJHS teacher nominated students of the month for special recognition as being leaders in their grade levels and exemplifying the current Tornado Character Trait of the Month, which in August, was "Building a Safe Learning Community."
Taylorville Junior High School’s 7th grade STEM class is studying energy and the environment. In this unit, Mrs. Wagner’s students will be investigating different types of energy sources including fossil fuels, solar and wind energy. Friday September 15, the class visited the local Christian County Coal Mine Museum. Mr. Chuck Martin spoke to the students about the history of coal and coal mining in Christian County. The students learned about many of the tools and artifacts on display and toured the replica of a coal mine tunnel. Some of the students found family members on the Coal Miners’ Wall of Fame. Others were excited to learn about the Mine Wars of 1932-35 that happened in the area. “I am so happy that the kids liked it! My own kids and I enjoyed the museum when we visited this summer and I wanted to share it with my students. We are lucky to have this opportunity in town. Mr. Martin and the Board of Directors really have put together a nice collection.” At the end of the visit, Mr. Martin gave each student a bag with some Coal and Fluorspar, compliments of the Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals.
The 7th grade STEM class at TJHS is studying energy and the environment. In this unit, Mrs. Wagner’s students will be investigating different types of energy sources including fossil fuels, solar and wind energy. Friday September 15, the class visited the local Christian County Coal Mine Museum. More information about this field trip is available in the News section of our website.
Check out the latest photos from Tommy Photo, all taken by our foreign exchange student, Saule!
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The elementary instructional coaches and technology integrationist are very excited to receive the Illinois Retired Teachers Association Grant. Suzanne Specha, Cara Thomas, and Paula Moutrey will use the generous grant money to purchase KaiBots to use in the elementary classrooms. These fun robots will create a rich and engaging way to teach & learn coding skills. They will also allow students to solve mazes, puzzles, or escape rooms.
Pictured left to right are Suzanne Specha, Cara Thomas, and Paula Moutrey
The 8th grade ELA department at Taylorville Jr. High recently received the Illinois Retired Teachers Association grant. Mrs. Alberssen, Mrs. Graves, and Ms. Cummins will use the grant money to purchase new novels for 8th grade students. Great job and the novel is "Touching Spirit Bear" for those interested. A very good read with lots of relevant connections for our TJHS scholars. Pic: L-R, Ms. Cummins, Mrs. Graves, Mrs. Alberssen, and Mr. Bruder
