Sunday, November 4, 2018
TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL holiday Poinsettia and wreath fund-raisers should target local businesses
Target
for private businesses around the city. In the past, they were really good
about either doing yearbook advertising or sponsoring a sport. Most buy Poinsettias
or Holiday Wreaths anyway, so maybe you will get to them first.
The
classes of 2019 and 2020 are pleased to announce that they will be partnering
with Schwartz’ Greenhouse to offer traditional holiday poinsettias and wreaths.
All
wreaths are handmade, Frasier Fir and come in 3 sizes. Poinsettias are
available in 3 sizes and colors (red, pink, white). We will be taking orders
until November 16. Your order will be available for pick-up at Taylor High
School (student parking lot) on December 11, between 2:30 - 4 p.m.
All
orders must be paid in advance – cash only. If you need special assistance or
have any questions, please contact Carly Lundgren-Barnard (Carly.Barnard@taylorschools.net).
Thank
you in advance for supporting Taylor High School’s Class of 2019 and 2020.
JOHNSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER celebrates reading and literacy in style
The
students of Johnson Early Childhood Center celebrated Reading and Literacy by having a
character parade. The students and staff loved dressing up as their favorite
characters and reading books about those characters during their small group
time.
TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL girls basketball tryouts begin soon
Tryouts
for the Girls Basketball Team at Taylor High School will begin on Monday, November 12. All girls that are interested in
playing on the freshman, junior varsity, or varsity team MUST have a current
physical on file. Any girls that
have questions can see Coach Putnam in Room 419 for additional
information.
MCDOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL dresses the part
From
werewolves to clowns,
There
were no frowns...
McDowell
Elementary School's costumes were lots of fun,
Halloween
was enjoyed by everyone!
TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL: On this week's schedule
Upcoming Events at Taylor High School:
- 11/5- Fire Drill @ 11:30 a.m.
- 11/6 No School because of Election Day
- 11/7 Staff Meeting- 2:30-3:30 p.m. @ Little Theater
WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL students listen to food expert
Recently
Mr. Brece Clark, spoke to all sixth grade students at West Middle School on the
topic of healthy food choices.
Mr.
Clark emphasized to the students that certain health conditions such as
cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes are influenced by a diet consisting
of large amounts of saturated fats and cholesterol. Mr. Clark showed how
overtime obesity rates have increased. Mr. Clark’s research indicates that fast
foods and fried foods contribute to this troubling trend.
But
Mr. Clark did not dwell on the negative. Instead he inspired our students to
make more plant-based food choices. Eating more fruits and vegetables and
limiting our consumption of processed foods, sugar and meats can effectively
reduce our chances of developing conditions that put our health at risk.
Basing
our diets on plant-based foods (also including grains, beans and nuts) is being
highly recommended by nationally-recognized nutritionalists.
West
thanks Mr. Clark for his informative presentation. The students asked great
questions and discussed Mr. Clark's presentation with one another throughout
the day.
Mr.
Clark' s presentation on making healthier food choices certainly gives us a lot
to think about. He emphasized that even making small changes in our diet can
have great effects.
Mr.
Clark continues to be an excellent resource for West Middle School and all
students are encouraged to examine their diets to see if wiser choices can be
made to safeguard their health and our environment.
TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL marketing class learns Halloween-based lessons
Mrs.
Lundgren’s marketing students at Taylor High School had a fun Halloween. They
created new candy products using the marketing mix (five Ps: product, price,
place, promotion, and people) and presented to the class.
Some
groups even experimented with new recipe ideas and brought in samples. They had
contests and students won candy and gift certificates to the new Griffin’s Lounge.
HOOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL hosts school-wide Pink Out!
In
support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Hoover Middle School NHJS
had a school-wide “PINK OUT DAY.”
TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL educational leadership class works with McDowell Elementary School
Mr.
Burnett’s Educational Leadership class at Taylor High School is working with
students from Mrs. Farago’s at McDowell Elementary School. They are working on
creating unique versions of family trees.
TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL students help make Hallow-Palooza a big success
The
2018 Hallow-Palooza in Heritage Park, the City of Taylor's biggest
Halloween-related event, was a huge hit and included tons of families and
students of the Taylor School District.
A
crowd of approximately 3,000 people -- over 2,000 of them children and over 90
percent residents of the community -- flocked to the event.
A fun new part of the event was a costume contest featuring Taylor High School students. The students dressed in colorful outfits and worked the crowd in the Sheridan Center for votes. The top vote-getter won a PlayStation 4 with unlimited days of play, and the new Marvel Spiderman Game (which appropriately went to Spiderman!).
Second place earned Beats Solo3 Wireless on ear headphones, and the third-place winner won a $100 gift card to Target.
The
ever-expanding Hallow-Palooza featured over 70 stops that gave away treats to
excited youngsters. Those stops included over 20 trunk or treat stations, the
Boo Barn at the Heritage Park Petting Farm and a row of car show-like
trunk-of-treat stations at the Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
sponsored by the Rotary Club of Taylor.
The
evening ended with a outdoor movie, Toy Story of Terror, in the Sheridan
Center. Also featured were bounce houses, music, a pumpkin-carving
presentation, and the Taylor Firefighters Pumpkin Patch.
Sponsors
of the event included State Farm Ty Metgzer, McKinley Properties, State Rep.
Erika Geiss, Taylor CERT, Rotary Club of Taylor, Mancino's, Meijer, Taylor
Conservatory & Botanical Gardens and Shwedel Dental.
TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL students participate in Hallow Palooka costume contest
Here are the Taylor High School participants in Mayor Rick Sollars' Hallow-Palooza Costume Contest during the recent event in Heritage Park.