Sunday, March 10, 2019
TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL: Week at a glance
Griffins
at a Glance March 11– 15
Monday
Track
& Field Conditioning (in the commons) 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Ladies
Soccer tryouts (in gym) 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Softball
tryouts (in gym) 4 – 6 p.m.
Baseball
tryouts (in gym) 6 – 8 p.m.
Tuesday
Book Club (in library) before school
Book Club (in library) before school
Track
& Field Conditioning (in commons) 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Softball
tryouts (in gym) 4 – 6 p.m.
Softball
tryouts (in gym) 4 – 6 p.m.
Baseball
tryouts (in gym) 6 – 8 p.m.
Music
Booster meeting 7 p.m.
Wednesday
Track
& Field Conditioning (in commons) 2:30 - 4 p.m.
Softball
tryouts (in gym) 4 – 6 p.m.
Softball
tryouts (in gym) 4 – 6 p.m.
Baseball
tryouts (in gym) 6 – 8 p.m.
Thursday
SLS meeting 4th hour
SLS meeting 4th hour
Track
& Field Conditioning (in commons) 2:30 - 4 p.m.
Softball
tryouts (in gym) 4 – 6 p.m.
Baseball
tryouts (in gym) 6 – 8 p.m.
Friday
Track
& Field Conditioning (in commons) 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Softball
tryouts (in gym) 4 – 6 p.m.
Baseball
tryouts (in gym) 6 – 8 p.m.
Saturday
State Solo & Ensemble Festival @ South Lyon HS
State Solo & Ensemble Festival @ South Lyon HS
It’s
ALWAYS a great day to be a Griffin!
REMEMBER:
Afterschool tutoring has begun at Taylor High School and remember that
transportation is provided.
JOHNSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER holding preschool registration in May and June
Johnson
Early Childhood Center is holding GSRP Preschool Registration for 2019/2020
School year,
Included
is a full-day program, certified teachers, free breakfast, lunch and snack.
It
will be held May 3, May 10 and June 7 between 9 a.m. to noon at 20701
Wohlfeil. Bring: Birth certificate,
shot record, and proof of income for everyone in the household. Children must
be 4 by December 1, 2019.
Preference
will be given to those born before September 1. Registration does not guarantee
a spot in the program. Students are
enrolled based on need and availability. Please call (313) 295-8362 for more
information.
PARENTS: Check out new tardy-attendance policies
The
Taylor Schools new tardy/attendance policy has been approved by the Board of
Education and is now posted on our website at
Please
take a minute to review this information with your student. Parents will also
now be receiving a call if your child is marked absent or tardy for one or more
periods during the day. Please use parent/student connect to keep track of your
students’ attendance and make sure you are calling in to excuse their absence.
If
you have any questions please call their counselor or an administrator for more
information.
TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL SLS starts anti-vape campaign
Teens
are using vaping devices in record numbers. America’s teens report a dramatic
increase in their use of vaping devices in just a single year, with 37.3
percent of 12th graders reporting “any vaping” in the past 12 months, compared
to just 27.8 percent in 2017. Last week, the “Students Leading Students” hung
some anti-vaping posters in all of the Taylor High School student bathrooms.
TAYLOR SCHOOL Extravaganza a big hit
On
February 27 the Taylor Schools Extravaganza was held. The School Improvement
Department put on an amazing event.
TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL and Masonic Lodge join hands
On
March 4, Mrs. Kluk, social worker and Moriah Torrefero, MSW intern, presented information
on that Taylor High School Griffin Pantry to the members of the Taylor Masonic
Lodge.
The
lodge sponsored the month of February for a food drive. They also presented Mrs.
Kluk with a check for $400 to buy food for the pantry. Thank you to the
community sponsors!
TAYLOR PARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL classes celebrate Dr. Suess
At
Taylor Parks Elementary School, Mrs. Abramas' and Ms. Said's classes made
green eggs and ham in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday which was March 2.
TAYLOR PARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL kicks off Reading Month
Taylor
Parks Elementary School had its kickoff assembly for its "One School, One
Book" program for March is Reading Month. The whole school read
”Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”. Each student received a golden
ticket and a copy of the book at the assembly as well as a visit from Willie
Wonka.
TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL students invade Lansing
Recently
the Taylor High School Youth in Government (YIG) group went to the State
Legislative Conference in East Lansing. It was both and educational and fun
trip!
TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL boys sought from Jimmy's Jumpers
If
any Taylor High School boys are interested in working a summer job for Jimmy’s
Jumpers let me know, applicants are needed. You need to have a valid driver’s
license and the ability to lift heavy equipment. The hours are every weekend
(must be available) and you start $9 or $10 per hour. Message Samantha Bridge on
social media if interested.
TAYLOR PARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL welcomes representative, mayor for reading month
It
is March is Reading Month, and Taylor Parks Elementary School had several
guest readers visit this week.
Students
from Mrs. Overby's and Mrs. Young's classes enjoyed a visit
from State Representative Alex Garza on March 4. He read,
"There was an old lady who swallowed some books!" He also read to Mr.
Young's third-grade class.
Mayor
Rick Sollars visited on March 5 and read to the first- and second-grade
classes. The students really enjoyed the book – the mayor read "Green
eggs and ham.”
In
the coming weeks, Senator Erika Geiss will also be coming the Taylor Parks
Elementary School to read to students.
WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL students roll into Lincoln Park
On
March 6, Mrs. Gibson‘s West Middle School science classes went to the Lincoln
Park Roller Rink. The students were treated to an engaging STEM lesson on
forces of motion. The students roller skated after a pizza lunch. It was great
to see many of the students who had never skated before become proficient. The
afternoon ended with a dance party in which two of our students won a skating
party to attend with friends at a later date. The staff and school thank the
Lincoln Park Roller Rink for their great accommodations and look forward to
returning next school year.
Submitted
by Sara Bochenek
HOOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL POHI Hawks attend special event
At
Hoover Middle School the POHI Hawks represented the school at the Taylor Schools
Extravaganza! They worked really hard on creating a display and wrote
about their favorite things to do at Hoover with pictures of themselves to
share.
