Taylorville CUSD #3

Dear Parents and Guardians, As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your continued support and partnership. I am thankful for the opportunity to educate and inspire your children. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with joy, love, and good food. Wishing you a safe and happy holiday! Sincerely, Brandi Bruley Superintendent, TCUSD#3

TCUSD#3 Is opening an all day Preschool Program at Memorial School! See flyer for details!

FCA is presenting our first weekly verse! Students come join us every Wednesday morning at 7:45 in the foods room for our devotional and breakfast. Photograph by Marley Dively

Mrs. Cope's class had Alex Norris come and present to our class this morning. He told us about his job as an Agronomist. The students loved their hats and kept saying, “ we are hired!” After he left. Thanks for coming in and talking to our class. Noah was very knowledgeable and a great presenter too.

Mrs. Johnson’s 5th grade scientists had a blast mixing solids and liquids to create Oobleck! Hands-on experiments like this make learning science both fun and engaging. Way to go, young scientists!

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Blake Beckley is a graduate of the Class of 2019. After graduation, Blake attended the University of Illinois and grauated witha degree in Mechanical Engineering, while participating in the James Scholar and Chancellor Scholar programs. He was an active member of his fraternity, Delta Upsilon, and served in several leadership roles. After graduation, Blake began his career at NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. He is currently employed as a Mechanical Test Engineer and works in several facilities on the Glenn Campus. GRC is widely known for its wind tunnels, drop towers, vacuum chambers, icing research, and a research aircraft hangar.

Mrs Hoy’s Rise classroom along with the THS Floral Design class makes birthday treats for the teachers who have birthdays that month. This month we made five. The students love doing this and the teachers love receiving them.

4-Square is still a big deal, even in junior high! Savage moves and game on in winter weather!!

TJHS Nurse Christmas donations. Please help if you can and share with your friends.

On Tuesday, November 19th, a group of Industrial Tech. and Ag Mech students from THS traveled to the Springfield BOS Center for the Career Day Expo. There, they participated in many hands-on activities and discussed career opportunities with a variety of professionals.

​Congratulations and good luck to these THS student musicians who will be performing at the ILMEA District 5 Music Festival this Saturday, Nov. 23. They will travel to EIU in Charleston to take part in rehearsals and performances of the All-District band, choirs, and orchestra. Senior Chorus: Miles Cooper, Avianna Fuentez, Olivia Garren, Daniel Garrison, Maelie Heberling, Alex Puckett, Jaylee Smith, Skyler Stockon, Kaylent Tucker. Treble Chorus: Kyndra Durbin, Pyro Kime, Savannah Sorrells. Concert Band: Chase Clayton, Emily Edwards, Gavin Enlow, Adrian Gozalez-Mateos, Caden Holthaus, Lydia Hopkins. Orchestra: Paige Cunnington, Lillie Jones Madelyn Likes.

Ornaments to be used in Central's Christmas in the Park display Preschool students have been working on decorating ornaments to be used in Central School's Christmas in the Park display.

Several of our teachers spent part of their week presenting to other educators in the state at the IETC conference in Springfield. Mrs. Reindl and Mrs. Fassero presented a poster session on coding with Spheros, Miss Reiser and Ms. Specha presented a poster session on cross-curricular integration and coding, and Mr. Koniak presented a session on providing substance and structure in the social studies classroom.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Sara Karaianis Lucas Ibarra is a graduate of the class of 2015. Upon graduation, Sara enlisted in the United States Army. She began her career as a military police officer specializing in corrections and detention in Germany before returning to the United States where she has served in four different states. She is stationed at Fort Leonardwood, Missouri, as a Drill Sergeant instructing Basic Combat Training. Staff Sergeant Ibarra has turned over 900 soldiers into soldiers as a Drill Sergeant.

Thursday, Nov 21--STUCO Dress Up Day!!!

On Saturday, November 9th, Taylorville High School’s varsity Scholastic Bowl team competed in the CISL tournament. Everyone did great and had a lot of fun!

TJHS Fannie May fundraiser update... Dear Parents/Students/Customers: Fannie May Candy is experiencing widespread product shortages and delays. Mint Meltaways are on back order. When the Mints become available, they will be delivered to the school, labeled. To help with this process, we have made copies of the original order forms, students can then get the Mints to their awaiting customers. We kindly ask for your patience. Because of the shortages, Mint Meltaways & Buttercreams cannot be selected for the free item(s). Those items must be used for the paying customers. Your free Mints & Buttercreams have been substituted with another item; we are truly sorry. We do appreciate your understanding, and we do sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. This is only the second time we have had any Fannie May candy back orders. This news is frustrating, but we are handling it the best way that we can. We will get through it. We thank you for your continued support of our schools. Sincerely, Ruthie & Dana Fundraising Cell: 217-369-4049

Congratulations to Addison Tarr & Mazie Fleming on their College Signings today. Addison Tarr will be taking her talents to Southeast Missouri State to play basketball and Mazie will attend the University of Illinois at Springfield to play volleyball. Congratulations Addison Tarr and Mazie Fleming!

You may recall our High Five Friday posts recently at TJHS. Ms. Whitehead submitted some of our photos to Jostens for their Culture Challenge. With that, TJHS was recognized by Jostens School Culture Builder Award! TJHS plans to continue on the path of creating an exciting environment for all. Stay tuned for more fun to come! #itsagreatdaytobeatornado

Members of the VFW, along with David Dorn on trumpet, and our very own Tina Chamness, presented to the 3rd and 4th Graders about Veterans Day, Taps, and Flag Care and Symbolism. TCUSD#3 thanks all our veterans for their service.