Sunday, December 23, 2018
RANDALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL active before the break
The
last week before Christmas Break is always an active week. At Randall
Elementary School it was very active. Holiday Spirit Week (which included:
crazy hat/hair day; pajama day; snow day; favorite holiday character day; and
red, white and green day); Night with Santa; art projects on the walls; PBIS
winter games; presents made for family members; and of course class work.
Randall School would like to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all the
Taylor School District families and staff!
HOLLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL classes have a challenge
Mrs.
Nichols and Mrs. Vargo’s pupils from Holland Elementary School challenged each
other to a equivalent fraction race. The students worked in teams and were
given a simple fraction. Each member took a turn looking for equivalent
fractions.
BLAIR MOODY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL gets special visit
This
week at Blair Moody Elementary School, Taylor High School senior Dean Smith
(aka the Griffin mascot) was a fan favorite dressed up as the Grinch. The
Grinch visited classes, joined in activities, lead some songs, and was very
happy and un-Grinch like! The kids all had a blast!
EUREKA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL mother-son dance
Eureka
Heights Elementary School mother/son dance.
EUREKA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL takes on project
The
Eureka Heights Elementary School Student Council took on a meals-on-wheels
projects with the help of every grade in the school.
They
received 300 placemats from a former Taylor graduate (Angie Winton) to decorate
for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Our students loved creating them and took a lot
of pride in their task. The placemats will be delivered out with the meals on
wheel project.
(Student
Council Advisor Jeana Rybski)
TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL events schedule
Upcoming
Events at Taylor High School:
- December 21-January 6 - Holiday Break
- January 7- School Resumes
- January 11 - DECA District Competition @ EMU
Other
News!
Afterschool
tutoring is underway. Transportation is provided.
TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL hoop teams get first wins in history
The Taylor High School Griffin Men’s and Women’s basketball teams both got their first win’s in history!
The women beat Dearborn Edsel Ford and the men beat Allen Park! Congratulations
to both teams! Way to show your Griffin Pride!
TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL bowlers on the mark
Both
the Taylor High School girls and boys bowling team had huge success over the
weekend at the Huron Holiday Classic Tournament. The girls took first place and
the boys finished second. Congratulations to you both.
TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL: Zorn speaks with students
A
huge shout out to Mr. Zorn who came out to talk to Mr. Bolderick’s and Mr.
Manning’s Engineering Classes at Taylor High School! He shared his experiences
as an Engineer at GM. Thank you Mr. Zorn! You rock!
TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL Key Club project a success!
The
Key Club ornament contest was a huge success at Taylor High School! Students
and staff raised over $2,400 for needy Griffin families and also provided 25
food baskets for students to take home for the holidays! The spirit of giving
is alive and well … THANK YOU GRIFFINS!
TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL students make 'thank you' a part of the program
Seniors
in Taylor High School ELA 12A have been working very hard on their senior
projects this semester.
Students
have investigated future careers and have even had the opportunity to job
shadow professionals in our community. A new component to the project this year
is a “Thank You” letter.
In
Mrs. Stabnick's class, nearly 100 professional letters have been written and
sent to those community members who were gracious enough to allow our students
to job shadow them, including 2018 JFK HS graduate Randy Ramey.
MCDOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL teachers show the spirit of the season
Green
Grinches? No way! These McDowell Elementary School teachers wish you all a
Merry Christmas!
TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL choir students raise the roof
Monday
evening the Taylor High School Choir students sounded amazing during their
concert at Wayne County Community College District’s Downriver Campus. Way to
go Griffins!
TAYLOR PARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL sells Holiday Grams
Taylor
Parks Elementary School Student Council helped sell “Holiday Grams” to purchase
Toys for Tots. They were able to purchase 40 toys to donate to children in
need.
TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL: Chem classes perform labs
Mr.
Caltabiano’s Taylor High School chemistry classes recently performed a lab with
ionic compounds:
- The first picture is showing a single replacement reaction where students were able to form copper from a reaction with aluminum foil and copper chloride.
- The second picture shows how to light a Christmas bulb using an ionic compound solution.
MCDOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL pupils receive important holiday presents
Oh, what a Merry Christmas! Recently at McDowell Elementary School each
child in the building received a "Merry Christmas" bag from our
supporting partner, Gilead Church in Taylor.
Through
thre church’s generosity, pupils took wonderful food stuffs home for the
holidays Thanks to Gilead for remembering the children during the holiday
season! Staff is so glad they are part of our McDowell family!
WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL students learn ancient games
Ms.
Sarah Mullersmen, from the Kelsey Museum in Ann Arbor, recently showed West
Middle School seventh-grade social Studies classes how to play games from
ancient Egypt, Rome and the Middle East.
TAYLOR PARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL rewards positive behavior
Taylor
Parks Elementary School pupils were recently rewarded for positive behavior
with an “Ice Cream Social” and dancing.
Sunday, December 16, 2018
TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL band and choir concerts scheduled
The
Taylor High School band and choir concerts for the holiday season are scheduled
as follows:
- Choir Concert is on Monday December 17 at WCCCD at 7 p.m.
- Band Concert is on Tuesday December 18 at WCCCD at 7 p.m.
TAYLOR SCHOOL DISTRICT Foundation for Educational Excellence holds annual breakfast
The
Taylor School District’s Foundation for Educational Excellence held its annual
appreciation breakfast at the “Chopping Block” restaurant, which is part of the
district’s culinary arts program.
Ken
Nelson, Scholarship Committee Chairperson, MC’d the affair, which culminates in
awards to the Foundation’s top donors each year. The Foundation is a non-profit
organization that raises funds for scholarships and other endeavors in support
of the Taylor School District.
One
of the Foundation’s biggest campaigns each year ends with graduating seniors
awarded scholarships to the school of their choice. Traditionally, that meant
Kennedy and Truman high schools. Moving forward, the organization will focus on
graduates of the new Taylor High School.
The
celebratory breakfast opened with prayer led by Pastor Ryan Bettinger, Taylor
Ministerial Association Representative to the Foundation.
Nelson
reviewed the theme from the previous presentations: “Angel Wings” from the
movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” emphasizing that donors are angels; and then
“Winner Winner Chicken Dinner” emphasizing that donors are winners. This year’s
theme was “Beacons of Light.”
Six
students from the Taylor High School Honors Choir performed the song, “You
Can’t Be a Beacon (if Your Light Don’t Shine).”
One
of the donors, Tim Rodgers (Class of 1976) John F. Kennedy High School) was in
attendance. He discussed his experiences in the Taylor Schools and the support
and nurturing he received from teachers, coaches, and principals who led to his
very successful career in business.
Because
of those experiences he has decided to be a “beacon” and give back to the
Taylor Public Schools and establish a scholarship. Nelson awarded Foundation
“Certificates of Appreciation” to various donors of scholarships, including
Mayor Rick Sollars, totaling approximately $30,000, to be distributed in June
2019.
Each
certificate was imprinted with the donor’s name and a picture of a lighthouse
shining its beacon of light. In addition, a certificate of appreciation was
awarded to Roger (1967 Taylor Center graduate) and Pam (1967 J.F. Kennedy
graduate) Swap. They gave a very generous donation to the Foundation, which
will support the funding of students who are enrolled in the school district
vocal music, instrumental music and drama programs, to attend The Phantom of
the Opera at the Fisher Theater in January 2019.
Last
June, Kennedy High School graduates who earned Foundation-related scholarships
included:
•
Jazmine Plank ($500) A.J. Webb Memorial Scholarship
•
Jayla Dallas ($500) A.J. Webb Memorial Scholarship
•
Owen Matthews ($500) Award for Educational Achievement
•
Violet Ramage ($1,000) Ann Robertson Drank Scholarship
•
Dominick Brock ($650) Charles Bonner Going Forward Award
•
Ethan Harris ($1,250) Charles Dickelman University of Michigan Scholarship
•
Baylee Collins ($500) Educational Athletic Scholarship
•
Chinweoke Ezeokoli ($500) Dearborn Federal Credit Union Educational Achievement
Award
•
Brandy KeeSee ($500) Grodman Cure Foundation/Shane Simmons Memorial Scholarship
•
Brianne Hardacre ($500) Laura Trent Memorial Scholarship
•
Hunter Rodden ($500) Mayor Rick Sollars Scholarship
•
Kirsten Vallimont ($500) Taylor Changing Lives Scholarship
•
Natalie Cook ($500) Taylor Ministerial/ Making A Difference Award
•
Rebecca Swift ($500) Taylor Public Schools Foundation Scholarship
•
Hannah Bolsley ($500) Taylor School District Alumni Association Scholarship
•
Raphael Vizconde ($500) Total Community Credit Union Scholarship
•
Katelyn Willim ($500) Women’s Auxiliary of the Democratic Club of Taylor
Scholarship.
Last
June, Truman graduates who earned Foundation-related scholarships were:
•
DeJanae Benton ($1,250) Charles Dickelman University of Michigan Scholarship
•
Emily Conklin ($500) Dearborn Federal Credit Union Education Achievement Award
•
Alex Kolnitys ($500) Educational Athletic Scholarship
•
MacKenzie Raboczkay ($500) Mayor Rick Sollars Scholarship
•
Chase Nester ($500) Taylor Changing Lives Scholarship
•
Amber Thompson ($500) Taylor Changing Lives Scholarship
•
Sara Sherazi ($500) Taylor Ministerial Scholarship
•
Sara Timoficuil ($500) Taylor Public School Foundation Scholarship
•
Sarah Woolley ($500) Taylor School District Alumni Association Scholarship
•
Austin Gignac ($500) Total Community Credit Union Scholarship
•
Cierra Jones ($500) Women’s Auxiliary of the Democratic Club Scholarship
•
Tomi DaSilva ($500) Robert and Mary Merman Award
