Please welcome our next new staff member, Mr. Smothers!
“Hello, I am Terry Smothers. I am teaching Algebra, Geometry and a wonderful 6th Grade Social Studies class here at Shiloh. I am also a proud Shiloh alumnus, attending K-12 here and graduating in 1989. Some of my best memories were during my time here, especially playing basketball and baseball. I am also looking forward to being the JH Boys Basketball coach this year and look forward to a great season.
My previous work has been primarily working as a Chemist in organizations like Marathon, Pfizer, and the Department of Defense, so this has been a big change for me. Teaching is definitely more challenging! I have truly enjoyed my first few weeks back at Shiloh, and the kids are amazing. I look forward to helping them learn and seeing them grow, just as I did when I was their age. I am very excited to be here in the classroom sharing my knowledge with the students.”
Have you tried one of our tasty Beef Taco Totcho Bowls yet? Crispy tots, seasoned beef, melty cheddar cheese, pickled jalapeños... say no more! 😋
Happy eating! #NationalSchoolLunchWeek"
In October the first week is National Yearbook Week, and the first Friday is World Smile Day. We hope you enjoy seeing the smiles and memories captured by the yearbook staff each year. Before you know it it will be time to order this year's books and bring home new memories!
It's time to listen to the October 7th "Shiloh Shout Out!"
https://anchor.fm/bill-myers28
Mrs. Donnals's 5th graders made their own rap about prefixes! Go to our Facebook page to see the video.
A reminder about extracurricular expectations:
Thank you for supporting our students and staff by attending extracurricular events!
As a reminder the following rules apply to all students attending extracurricular events/activities:
• No running or playing in the hallways, multi-purpose room/cafeteria.
• No drinks outside of the multi-purpose room/cafeteria.
• Students are to be in the gym while the extracurricular event/activity is going on.
• Students are not to exit the gym unless it is halftime or intermission.
• No entering the locker rooms unless you are a team member.
• Students in grades PreK-5 (or younger children) must be accompanied and in the presence of a parent/guardian at all times.
Unfortunately, students who are not following the rules will be asked to leave and may be suspended from future attendance at extracurricular events/activities for the remainder of the season.
Additionally, we are struggling with the safety and cleanliness of our gym floor. Only students who are playing in the contest at an event, wearing proper attire, and supervised by a coach are permitted to shoot baskets at half time and in between games.
As a community, it is our opportunity to support our students, athletes, officials, and coaches. Do not individually address any players, coaches, or officials during a contest with coaching/playing tips, insults, profanity, or personal judgements. The most difficult part of our responsibility is dealing with fans who cannot follow these rules, and the vast majority of the time, the player is more embarrassed than encouraged. Please do not put administration or students/athletes in this uncomfortable position and instead exercise self-control.
If you have a concern with any of these expectations, please contact a school administrator. Please remember, there is a time and a place for all conversations to be had. Immediately after or during a contest is not the time or place to voice displeasures or concerns to a coach.
By working together, we can provide a positive and supportive environment for all our students, athletes, officials, and coaches.
It's time for our next "new" staff introduction. Please give a warm "welcome back" to Mrs. Krabel!
"Hello, my name is Penny Krabel and I am the new school librarian at Shiloh. I am returning to Shiloh after leaving for one year to teach PreK in the Oakland and Kansas Districts. Before that I was a Home Visitor for 3 three years as part of Shiloh's Partnership in Parenting (PIP) program. I was also previously employed at Child Care Resource and Referral at Eastern Illinois University as the Literacy Specialist, so school librarian is getting to combine all my favorites into one position.
I have been married to my husband Doug for 23 years, and we have 4 daughters, 3 sons-in-law, and 5 grandchildren. I am excited to return to Shiloh and continue with the great library program that Shiloh is known for."
Early Dismissal and long weekend ahead!
The Tri-County Booster Club had their October Monthly meeting in our building Wednesday evening. The Booster club meets monthly. If you would like to be involved, please contact titannationboosterclub@gmail.com.
Shiloh is grateful to the Dental Service team at the Edgar County Health Department. Thank you for checking our smiles and keeping them healthy!
https://ecphd.org/departments/dental-services/
This is a reminder that tomorrow, Thursday, October 6th, is an early dismissal. School will be dismissed at 2:05. Please make necessary arrangements for early pick-ups/bus arrivals.
The FAFSA (https://studentaid.gov/) completion form opened on October 1st. Completion is a federal mandate, and you cannot receive your diploma until this form is completed.
--Mrs. North and Mrs. Pierce will be going over some information about the FAFSA for seniors during 5th hour on October 4. We encourage Seniors to ask questions.
--If you need help completing this form Mrs. Pierce will set up a time for one-on-one meetings to help you.
Position available.
October 2 is National Custodian Appreciation Day. Please send out a big "thank you" to Jayme, Lonnie, Donna, and Ross!
Use the link to access the Elementary (PreK-5th Grade) parent permission form for early dismissal to attend Tri-County Homecoming festivities in Oakland on Friday, October 14th. Permission forms will also go home in backpacks Tuesday.
https://5il.co/1iudc
Our next “new” staff member has been here for a few years, but this is his first one as a teacher. Please welcome Mr. Allen!
“Hi! My name is Noah Allen, and I am the Junior High Social Studies and English teacher, as well as the newest Chess Club advisor at Shiloh! I am so excited to be working in this position in junior high. I have always had a passion for both history and English. I received my Bachelor's in English and am considering going for my Master's in History next fall.
This is the start of my fourth year at Shiloh, but my first year as a teacher. I have previously been an aide at Shiloh, working in both the junior high and high school. I graduated from Shiloh (not too long ago), so I feel very connected to the students and staff here. I am looking forward most to exposing students to new and different ways of thinking about and analyzing history and English!”
HOMECOMING WEEK October 11-15
Oakland’s Homecoming Powderpuff Football Game is Oct 12th at 7pm.
Registration forms are due Oct 4th.
There are Homecoming events Friday, October 14th at Oakland HS. Students may be dismissed after 5th hour to go to these events, with a signed permission slip. Forms must be signed and turned in by Wednesday, October 12. Get your form from Aly or Jenni.
Saturday, October 15 is football homecoming hosted by Oakland. To be eligible to attend you can have no Fs and behavior will be monitored and approved at the Principal’s discretion.
7th & 8th graders:
Oakland is hosting a dance for 7th and 8th grade students only. The dance is Friday, September 30, from 7:00 to 8:30 at Oakland.
Permission slips must be signed by parents AND Mrs. Wilhoit. You MUST turn in a permission slip to Jenni by Thursday at lunch in order to attend. No late forms will be accepted by Oakland. Pick up forms in the Elementary office at lunch or after school.
Warren Perry from the Edgar County Community Foundation stopped by and gave us spray hand sanitizer for all staff. Thank you, Mr. Sperry!
