SHILOH CUSD 1

JH Girls play at Chrisman tonight

The JH boys play ALAH tonight in Lovington

Shiloh Schools Blood Drive
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
9 am – 2 pm

Go to https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/138288, or email evans@shiloh1.org to book your appointment.

Now is the perfect time to give back to our community and make a meaningful impact on the lives of others. Donating blood is a simple and rewarding act that costs nothing but your time and a part of yourself.

Reminder that you can watch Shiloh Junior High Boys on Hudl
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/hume/organization/48101/shilohheritage-high-school/watch?ib=2929908

High School Girls basketball practice begins today 11/3/25 at Kansas

JH Girls Basketball for the week of 11/3-11/7
11/5 @ ALAH
11/6 @ Tuscola

Elementary students had a spooktacular time in PE with Ms. Sisk, playing games like Haunted Pumpkin Patch and a witches relay — with a special guest appearance from Ms. Jenni! Lots of laughter, teamwork, and Halloween fun filled the gym!

RABBITS & RACCOONS & SQUIRRELS, OH MY!

Surrounded by the beauty of the woods and water, PIP hosted a Group Connection on Tuesday, October 28th at the Lake Charleston playground featuring a presentation on den animals by Dr. Elizabeth Peterson, an assistant professor in the Department of Biology at Eastern Illinois University. Dr. Peterson used pictures in her talk and brought taxidermized animal specimens and a turtle shell which she invited the children to touch. As they listened, passed around photos, and petted the fur of den animals that call Central Illinois their home, the children explored science concepts and nature. In addition, littles enjoyed running around in the brisk air, arranging fall leaves for a squirrel craft, and picking a new woodland animal book to take home.

Tomorrow, Friday, October 31st, is an early dismissal. Students will be dismissed at 2:05. Please make arrangements for early pick-ups and bus arrivals.

Tonight there will be a meeting for any boys in grades 9-12 interested in playing basketball this year. The meeting is 5-7 at Shiloh in room 11.

The Tri-County Jr High Cross Country and HS Cross Country Awards Night will be on Wednesday, November 12 in the Oakland Student Lounge at 7 pm.

Shiloh Schools Blood Drive
Tuesday, November 18
9 am – 2 pm

Go to https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/138288, or email evans@shiloh1.org to book your appointment.

Now is the perfect time to give back to our community and make a meaningful impact on the lives of others. Donating blood is a simple and rewarding act that costs nothing but your time and a part of yourself.

Tri County HS Girls Basketball Practice begins on Monday, November 3 from 4-5:50pm at the Kansas New Gym. This is for any 9-12th grade student from Kansas, Oakland, or Shiloh. Please make sure that you have a current physical turned in to the office.

Our junior high teachers were up bright and very early — leaving school at 4:30 a.m. — to attend IXL Live, a hands-on professional development event focused on using IXL, an online learning platform that helps students build skills in math, language arts, and more through personalized practice and real-time feedback.

Even with different levels of experience using IXL, everyone found the day well worth it — from learning how to get started, to discovering new tools, to fine-tuning and expanding current classroom practices. It was a great day of learning and collaboration, and we can’t wait to bring these ideas back to our students!

Happy Principal Appreciation Week, Principal Jones! "The Illinois Principals Association (IPA) encourages all communities in Illinois to celebrate Principal Appreciation Week October 20-24, 2025, and Principal Appreciation Day on Friday, October 24, 2025” (ilprincipals.org). From PIP and PreK through elementary, junior high, and high school, Ms. Jones shows up for students, staff, and families. She doesn’t just lead from an office; she rolls up her sleeves, listens, supports, and grows alongside every part of our community. Remember the recent football game when Ms. Jones and other principals took a pie in the face to raise money for breast cancer awareness? How about her spooktacular enthusiasm at Halloween Town? That kind of fun spirit and heart is exactly what makes her stand out. She: • Engages with students at all grade levels, making each feel seen and valued. • Partners with teachers and staff—listening, collaborating, and creating a great environment for learning. • Welcomes parents and families. Always open, always accessible, always invested in our children’s success. • Lives our school’s mission every day with kindness, innovation, and genuine care. Ms. Jones, thank you. Thank you for your dedication, for leading with purpose, and for being the kind of principal that makes our school feel like a true community. You are appreciated beyond words, and this week—and always—we celebrate you!

One of the most important executive functioning skills is self-advocacy — the ability to ask for help and take ownership of learning. Encourage your child to talk directly with teachers when they have questions or concerns. Learning to speak up respectfully builds confidence, independence, and the skills they’ll need for high school and beyond.

💬 Encourage Self-advocacy
-Teach your child how to speak up respectfully when they don’t understand something or need help.
-Practice what to say: “I’m not sure I understand this — could you explain it another way?” or “Can I check with you after class?”
-Encourage them to email or talk to teachers directly before you step in as a parent.
-Praise efforts to communicate and problem-solve, even if the situation isn’t resolved perfectly.

When kids stop to think about what worked, what didn’t, and what they could try next time, they’re strengthening executive functioning. Reflection turns mistakes into learning and helps students become flexible problem-solvers. Try asking, “What’s one thing you’d do differently next time?” to spark thoughtful conversation and growth.

💬 Encourage Self-Reflection and Problem Solving
-Ask open-ended questions like, “What’s your plan for starting that project?” or “What’s one thing you could do differently next time?”
-Encourage them to check their own work before turning it in.
-Play games that require thinking ahead — board games, puzzles, or strategy video games.
-Model your own planning — talk through how you organize your day or remember things.