Taylorville CUSD #3

Mrs. Johnson's 5th grade participated in the activity Why Do Bears Hibernate? Mystery Science - students are asked to consider which foods will provide bears the most energy (fruit, bugs, or fish).

Freshman Orientation Attention Class of 2029! We are excited to invite you to our Freshman Orientation, where you'll get a sneak peek into life at Taylorville High School. Join us on Thursday, February 27th at 6:00pm for an informative session where you’ll hear from THS staff about everything our school has to offer. You'll also have the opportunity to tour the building. Plus, don’t miss the Activity Fair, where you can learn about the many clubs, sports, and extracurriculars you can be a part of! We can’t wait to see you there and help you kick off this exciting next chapter in your academic journey. This is open to all current 8th grade students and parents. It's a great day to be a Tornado! Mrs Maroon

AI Professional Email and Template for Resume Mrs. Reindl went into Mrs. Harker class and worked with the students on using AI to write a professional email. Then taking that email and using it but personalizing it. She also worked with them on using a Google template and creating a resume.

Owl Pellet Dissection Seventh grade students dissected owl pellets and reconstructed skeletons to answer questions about an owl’s habitat . Mrs. Catherine Fassero

7th and 8th grade students that passed 20 lessons in both math and reading got to enjoy some time at the Decatur Indoor Sports Complex on Wednesday, Jan 8. Here are a few of the pics for your review. Next Wednesday, Jan 15, our 5th and 6th grade students who earned the incentive will be heading that way as well. i-Ready is our latest computer program designed to meet students at their readiness levels and increade grade level competency. Thank you to our JH Student Council for funding this Rewards Trip activity for the kids!

TJHS students and staff are wearing red and black tomorrow to show our support for the Mt. Zion community as they stand together in hope and prayer through their recent tragedy. Rivals come together when it really matters and nothing is more precious to us than the lives of our kids and the wellness of our communities.

Balto literacy unit and movie Our 4th grade classes recently completed a literacy unit on Balto, the heroic Siberian Husky who led a sled dog team to deliver life-saving diphtheria antitoxin to Nome, Alaska during a 1925 epidemic. The journey through a blizzard to save the children was truly inspiring! Today, we celebrated by watching the movie together and enjoying delicious popcorn from our local movie theater!

🎄✨ Holiday Fun in Spanish Class! ✨🍁 Our Spanish students have been showcasing their creativity and language skills with some festive projects! Check out these highlights: 🦃 Thanksgiving Worksheets: Spanish 2, 3, and 4 students completed themed worksheets before Thanksgiving, now proudly displayed in the classroom. 🎅 Christmas Poster Projects: Spanish 2 students created beautiful posters featuring holiday traditions from Argentina, Costa Rica, Panama, and Uruguay. These are currently on display in the hallway near the Spanish classroom. Great job to all the students for their hard work and creativity!

Weekly Verse 7 Join FCA on Wednesday mornings at 7:45 for breakfast and a devotional! Photograph by Lauren Metcalf

Kindergarten students in Mrs. Thomas and Ms. Reiser's classes had a magical time learning about reindeer through a festive literacy activity. After reading and writing about these holiday favorites, students followed step-by-step instructions to craft their own reindeer, blending creativity with important literacy skills! Here are Mrs. Woodrum and Mrs. Mahan's classes enjoying the activities.

Mrs. Thomas and Ms. Reiser brought holiday cheer to the 4th-grade classrooms with a creative literacy lesson centered around ugly holiday sweaters. After exploring themed reading and writing activities, students had the opportunity to showcase their creativity by designing their own ugly holiday sweaters specifically for their teachers. Here we see the festive designs from Mrs. Salazar and Ms. Jett's classes.

Mrs. Thomas and Ms. Reiser brought holiday cheer to the 4th-grade classrooms with a creative literacy lesson centered around ugly holiday sweaters. After exploring themed reading and writing activities, students had the opportunity to showcase their creativity by designing their own ugly holiday sweaters specifically for their teachers. Here we see the festive designs from Mrs. Long, Mrs. Hubbartt, and Ms. Donovan's classes.

Mrs. Thomas and Ms. Reiser brought festive fun to their kindergarten classrooms with a literacy and writing activity all about reindeer. Students explored reindeer-themed reading and writing activities before creating their own reindeer by following step-by-step directions. This activity combined literacy skills with creativity and holiday cheer! Here are Mrs. Wolf and Mrs. Rexroad's classes.

Mrs. Thomas and Ms. Reiser engaged their kindergarten students in a delightful reindeer-themed literacy activity. The students practiced reading and writing skills while learning about reindeer, then followed step-by-step directions to create their own adorable reindeer. We see Mrs. Kent and Mrs. Lamb's classes working hard here!

First and second graders dove into the exciting world of coding during the Hour of Code! Students explored basic programming concepts through fun, interactive activities designed to spark creativity and problem-solving skills. This hands-on experience introduced them to the fundamentals of coding while fostering a love for technology and innovation!

The Building Committee Meeting for 4:00 today (1/6/25) has been canceled. A new date/time has not been set yet.

Subject: School Closure Due to Inclement Weather Dear Families, This letter is to inform you that Taylorville CUSD 3 will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7, due to icy and drifting road conditions. E-Learning Day: To ensure continued learning, tomorrow will be an E-Learning day. Teachers will provide students with assignments and resources through our online learning platforms and/or worksheet packets that were given to parents/guardians during PT Conferences Students Without Device Access: We understand that some students may not have access to devices at home. Please be assured that students without access will be given ample time to complete assignments upon their return to school. No student will be penalized for lack of access during this remote learning day. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Sincerely, Brandi Bruley Superintendent TCUSD 3 Brandi Bruley, Superintendent 1100 N. Sportsman Drive Taylorville, IL 62558 217-824-4951

We'd love to see our Tornadoes outside in the snow. Drop your snowman photos in the comments. #bundleup #firstsnowof the year

Some high school teachers enjoyed "twin day" with Principal Matt Hutchison.

7th grade science dissecting owl pellets. Students were able to determine what the owls diet was and the ecosystem it lived in based on their discoveries.