National Special Education Day 2022
National Special Education Day marks the anniversary of the nation's first federal special education law, signed by President Gerald Ford on December 2, 1975. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) made public education available to all children across the nation and ensured special education and related services were provided for children with disabilities. This law was a critical and necessary step on the path to making education and resources equitable for all children – a goal we are still working toward today. This day honors the milestones that have been achieved for special education so far and reminds us of the continued progress to come.
To celebrate this important day, take the opportunity to thank the compassionate Shiloh CUSD#1 Special Education Teachers who give of themselves every single day to help our students grow. And if you’re a teacher, continue advocating for your students.
It is almost Christmas time and that means the Student Council and FFA are working on our food basket project. We will be collecting food and donations from December 1-9. This year we will be helping 50 families in our school district! We could not do this service project without the support from our school and the community.
Kids' night in... parents' night out!
For students in kindergarten through 8th grade: Douglas County Health Department /Sharing Our Community Strengths (SOCS) is hosting a safe, supervised Friday night with free pizza & activities on December 2 at Arcola Schools from 6-8 pm. Activities include crafts, meeting a therapy dog, Jiu Jitsu lesson, and more!
If your student plans to attend the S.O.C.S. event, please scan the QR code to fill out a brief contact form prior to the event. This will give them a better idea of attendance and make drop-off quicker, as you won't have to fill out a paper form at the door. Thank you!
Reminder: Today, Thursday, December 1st, is an early 2:05 dismissal. Please make arrangements for early pick-ups and bus arrivals.
Students in 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grades who are interested in playing JH Volleyball will meet tomorrow, December 1st, from 3 to 4 pm. Students may stay after school and be supervised until the meeting begins. Students MUST have a physical and proof of medical insurance on file before they will be allowed to begin participating in practices. Please see the following announcement from coach, Lindsey Tharp:
VOLLEYBALL STARTS TOMORROW for 5th-8th graders with an informational meeting. Those who are interested please meet Mrs. Morris(Brooke) in the gym after school. The meeting will be from 3-4 pm and then the girls can ride the shuttle if needed. The meeting is for players only. The parent meeting will be at a later date. We are looking forward to a great season!!!
Shiloh students ages 8 to 13 have been invited to participate in the Elks National Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest in Paris at the Eveland Gym on December 17th at 2:00 pm. Please use the link to view a flyer with additional information and contact info. https://5il.co/1ladr
Students can pick up a printed flyer from the Elementary Office.
Jr. Beta is hosting a dance for Shiloh Junior High students on Saturday, December 10 from 6:00-8:00 pm. Admission is a NEW pair of socks or pack of socks (any size). Parents may drop off and pick up their child in the school circle drive.
Position available
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL ASSISTANT COACH:
Send letter of application, references, and copy of coaching or teaching certificate to Bill Myers, Superintendent, Shiloh CUSD #1, 21751 N 575th St., Hume, IL 61932 or myersb@shiloh1.org. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled.
This week the Edgar County Health Department along with ROSC and other organizations will be at Shiloh. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, November 30th from 5:30 to 6:30 pm for a family informational night on vaping, drugs, and mental health.
The Edgar county health department, ROSC, and other organizations will be at Shiloh on November 30th from 5:30 to 6:30 for a family informational night on vaping, drugs, and mental health.
We hope everyone is having a great fall break! As always, the "Shiloh Shout Out" keeps you on top of upcoming activities. This week's also features senior Blake Melton sharing his enthusiasm for one of his teachers as she works with him to find challenging projects.
https://anchor.fm/bill-myers28/episodes
There will be a Food Service Sanitation class in Tuscola on December 14 from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The cost is $150 and includes lunch plus the cost of the test and certificate. To sign up or for more information, please contact Carolyn McIntyre at 217-417-1849 or email her at mcintyre.newman@gmail.com.
Last week was National Young Readers Week (read more about that here: https://nationaltoday.com/national-young-readers-week/).
Junior high students celebrated it the day before fall break by quietly reading and reading to younger students. They also kept active with Tabata and PE breaks, hot chocolate and snacks, and a pizza lunch.
Tutoring for 3rd-8th grades was originally scheduled to begin during the week of November 28. That has been postponed to the following week. Please keep an eye out for more information on scheduling as it becomes available.
Aramark is looking for food service workers for Shiloh. Apply at careers.aramark.com or contact Molly Smith (call/text 217-590-6173) for more information.
Winter break has been extended by one day. Teachers will now have institute day on January 3, and students will return on January 4. The tentative last day of school is May 17 for students, and the final Teacher Institute day is now tentatively scheduled for May 18.
High school finals: December 19-21
Winter break: December 22-January 2
Teacher Institute: January 3 (no student attendance)
1st day of 3rd quarter for students: January 4
Reminder, we will be dismissing at 2:05 tomorrow, Tuesday, November 22nd, for the beginning of Thanksgiving Break! There will be no school Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. School will resume Monday, November 28th. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
We're grateful to the Eastern Illinois Foodbank for supporting our district and to the junior high basketball boys for helping out on a very cold morning.
Are you ready for the latest episode of the "Shiloh Shout Out"? Each episode keeps you caught up with what's going on, and this week it also features junior Lily Morris.
https://anchor.fm/bill-myers28/episodes
There is a critical need for 7 blood types (there is a 1 – 3 ½ day supply of these blood types).
Blood donations save lives.
When you give blood, you help provide lifesaving treatment for patients battling traumatic injuries, sickle cell disease, cancer, and so much more.
Please consider joining us on November 21 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/103838
