LIFT students and program featured on WAND!
https://www.wandtv.com/news/preparing-students-for-future-careers/article_ed3e4962-2faf-11ed-9dc0-27a3b84edde0.html
Tomorrow is our Grandparent Lunch on the Lawn for students in Preschool through 5th who returned a reservation. Reminder to our participating families...grandparents/special guests need to bring a blanket or lawn chair for themselves and their student (s). Grandparents also need to bring $3.50 for their meal. Grandparents and students will have a sack picnic lunch of hamburger or hot dog , chips, a cookie, and a drink.
Message from the Superintendent
Ross Craig and Samantha Hutchinson from First Neighbor Bank talked to seniors today about loans and credit scores.
Feed Your Potential 365:
Now that summer break is over, you’re probably getting back into the school-year routine. It’s a great time to remember the importance of breakfast. Studies show students who eat breakfast are more likely to pay attention in class, have stronger memories, and get better test scores. Get ideas to start their day off right at the link.
https://www.fyp365.com/success-starts-with-breakfast/
Are you in a crisis?
Call or text 988 or text TALK to 741741.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has listed this week (September 4th-10th) as National Suicide Prevention Week.
Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among people age 15 to 24 in the U.S. Nearly 20% of high school students report serious thoughts of suicide and 9% have made an attempt to take their lives, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
From ASFP:
Suicide prevention is important every day of the year. National Suicide Prevention Month gives us an opportunity to shine a special, encouraging light on this topic that affects us all, and send a clear, hopeful message that help is available, and suicide can be prevented.
Today we'd like you to get to know high school principal Ms. Jones a little better. Last year she came to Shiloh as assistant principal.
Ms. Jones grew up in the area and went to Unity High school. She wanted to live in a big city and lived in the St. Louis area for two years. She missed home and returned to central Illinois. Ms. Jones was a speech-language pathologist for 13 years prior to getting into administration.
"This year I'm enjoying working with high school students and educators as their principal.
I enjoy spending time with family and being outdoors. My mission is for all to feel they belong and [are] welcomed. I also want to assist students in accomplishing their short-term and long-term goals during and after high school."
This morning Lily Partenheimer and Neil Wood talked to seniors about being a realtor.
All week seniors will have guest speakers and talks. These conversations about careers and colleges will help them be more prepared for life after high school.
Mrs. Brinkley's 4th grade class was the Lexia Units Leader Class of the Week. They were the first recipients of the Lexia Traveling Trophy with an average of 33 units.
Each week, students in grades 1-5 compete to get the highest average units on Lexia Core 5, an adaptive literacy support program that helps students make the shift from learning to read to reading to learn. The winning class gets to display the trophy in their classroom for the week.
Tune in to September 2's "Shiloh Shout Out!"
https://anchor.fm/bill-myers28/episodes/Shiloh-Shout-Out-9-5-22-e1na2vh
Please give a warm welcome to another new staff member: Natasha Smith!
"My name is Natasha Smith, and I graduated from Tuscola High School. I am currently working towards my teaching degree in Elementary Education!
I've been working as a paraprofessional in Tuscola for several years and can't wait to get to know so many more smiling faces this year at Shiloh!
In my spare time, I love to travel with my family and spend time with my puppy Mable!"
Students with IEPs and 504s and their families are invited to a presentation at Lake Land College on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 from 6:00-8:00 pm.
Amber Niebrugge, Coordinator of Student Accommodations, and other presenters will discuss:
-Financial Assistance
-Work Readiness & Transfer Programs
-College Accommodations
-Accuplacer Assessments
-Adult Service Providers
For questions or for special accommodations: Amber Niebrugge (217) 234-5259
High school and jr. high students listened to Ted Wiese speak. Ted Wiese works with thousands of students every year to teach and enhance their leadership skills. He is in the business of making students believe they can make a difference – and he teaches them how to do it!
REMINDER:
There is a 2:05 dismissal on Thursday, September 1st.
Shiloh is pleased to introduce our next new(ish) staff member: Mrs. Brinkley!
Mrs. Brinkley joined the Shiloh family last year as the Junior High Interventionist. Prior to coming to Shiloh, she taught fifth grade for four years. She's excited to be back in elementary again this year teaching fourth grade!
Biology II students started off the year by practicing their microscope skills. In this dual credit course, students earn high school and college credit through Lake Land College. Students complete the BIO 100 curriculum, including labs, throughout the year.
Can't make it to the game? Go to www.nfhsnetwork.com and create an account to watch all Shiloh and Tri-county home games free of charge.
Get ready for the newest "Shiloh Shout Out!"
https://anchor.fm/bill-myers28/episodes/Shiloh-Shout-Out-8-29-22-e1n0bb6
Shiloh is pleased to present Mr. Myers, our new superintendent!
“I graduated from Effingham High School, and my parents still live in the Effingham/Teutopolis area. After graduating from SIUC with my undergraduate degree, I taught 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade English at Ste. Genevieve Middle School for 5 years while also coaching football, basketball and track. I then worked for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for a year as a curriculum facilitator. I finished my Master's and Specialist in Educational Administration from Southeast Missouri State University and then became an Assistant Principal at Jackson Junior High School for 4 years. From there, I took a principal position at Moulton Middle School in Shelbyville for 2 years, was the principal at Effingham Junior High School for 5 years, and then was the principal at Beardstown Jr./Sr. High School for the past 5 years. My family moved to Newman this summer, and we LOVE our new district.”
Our next staff introduction is our new 5th grade teacher. Please welcome Mrs. Donnals!
"Hello all! My name is Mrs. Donnals! I graduated from the University Of Illinois in 2020 with a degree in Agronomy. I worked in the agriculture field for a short time, then realized my heart was in Elementary Education. I went back to school and received my degree in Elementary Education at the University of West Florida. While I was obtaining my degree, I was a full time substitute teacher. This is my first year teaching, and I’m so excited to grow and learn with my students!
I’m getting married in one month and have been very busy planning a wedding! My fiancé just graduated from Police Academy and is now a cop! We live in Tuscola with our cat named Max and golden retriever named Wrigley.
In my free time I love baking, shopping, and being an aunt! I’m so excited to have the opportunity to teach at Shiloh for my first year! "
