Thursday, February 25, 2016

SPORTING EVENTS
No Sporting Events

LUNCH MENU
Corn Dog
Spaghetti Carbonara
Cheeseburger Pizza
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Baked Beans/ Tomato Wedges
Fresh Fruit / Pineapple Tidbits
               
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The week of February 22nd through February 26th is FFA Week!
·       Thursday, February 25th is Flannel Day – Wear your favorite flannel, preferably national blue and corn gold.
·       Friday, February, 26th is Tractor Day – Drive your tractor to school!  Park in the parking lot on the North side of the football practice field.

Volleyball Tournament
St. Mary’s Youth Group is having a volleyball tournament on Saturday, February 27th.  Registration starts at 6:30 p.m. and the tournament begins at 7 p.m.  The cost is $5 per person and $1 for spectators.  There are 6-8 players per team and players 7th grade and up can play.  All proceeds will benefit Loving Arms Crisis Pregnancy Center in Taylorville.
Dodgeball Tournament
The dodgeball tourney scheduled for yesterday has been rescheduled for March 7th.  Detail will follow.
Wrestling
Attention all Wrestlers:  There will be a brief meeting after school in the art room on Wednesday, February 24th for anyone interested in participating in wrestling for the 2016-2017 school year.  If you have any questions, see Coach Mateer.
Science Week
Congratulations to Audra Boehme for building a toothpick Bridge that held 97 lb or 44 kg.  
Today for science week  " Combustible Chemistry Experiments".   This will take place in the East Gym during advisory.  Action Contraptions will be on display in the cafeteria during advisory.
Student Council
Student Council is planning to host a video game tournament.  If you have any suggestions or questions, see Ryan Held or Reese Bergschneider.

Seniors
Any Senior wanting to help with Baccalaureate, please attend the meeting today, Thursday, February 25th in Mr. Millburg's room 134 at 3:15 p.m..
Counseling Center
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale - Thursday, March 3 at 10:00 a.m.
Blackburn College - Tuesday, March 8 at 10:00 a.m.
Eastern Illinois University - Tuesday, March 8 at 1:00 p.m.
St. Ambrose University - Wednesday, March 9 at 11:15 a.m.
Lincoln Land Community College - Wednesday, March 16 at 1:00 p.m.
The Taylorville Park District has Job Opening for lifeguards, front desk and concessions for Manners Park Pool, as well as, Day camp counselors and directors.  The Park District is also looking for a responsible individual to run the Don Bragg Concession Stand beginning late April till mid-November.  Interested candidates must have reached the age of 15 and reside within the Taylorville Park District to be considered for employment.  The Park District will give the training needed to be a certified lifeguard.   Those wishing to work concessions must have a food handler’s license or be willing to attain one.  Applications may be picked up at the Manners Park Office Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. or on line at www.taylorvilleparkdistrict.com.  All applications must be turned in not later than 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016.  The Taylorville Park District is an equal opportunity employer.