TJHS Staff Spotlight
Meet Ms. Amanda Moloney, our TJHS teacher of the month for October at TJHS. Ms. Moloney is our band and choir instructor, as well as teaching fifth grade music. She enjoys helping students find their love of music. Her fondest memory is taking her students to ILMEA festivals in hopes of students making All-State recognition. Her favorite book is The Hunger Games and she enjoys dancing to the grooves of the TJHS Jazz band.
Our October support staff member of the month is Ms. Erica Pillischafske. Ms. P is an outstanding addition to our paraprofessional staff and is willing to fill in wherever she is needed. Her favorite aspect of teaching occurs when she is helping a student with their work and it finally clicks. She loves seeing how proud they are to have learned a new concept. Ms. Pillischafske loves building relationships with all students.
TJHS students represented the music department at the ILMEA District 5 Band & Choir Festival Saturday, November 23rd. This auditioned event was held at Eastern Illinois University. Band students included Morgan Likes & Amber Achenbach. Choir students were Daniel Elam, Aiden Whitaker, Kinley Dempsey, Olivia Van Huss, Ashtyn Schott, and Ocean Barton. Congratulations to all on a job well done!
Mrs. Cope’s class had Rolando Salazar come and speak to the class about his job at Nolen Services. The students really enjoyed looking at his work truck and learning about his job.
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
TJHS is decorating for the holidays. Students got in the holiday spirit today by helping to decorate areas of the school.
Ms. McChristy's class served up slices of Gratitude Pie today at Taylorville Junior High School during Social Emotional Learning with Ms. Whitehead.
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. 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!
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!!
