We can't wait to introduce you to our next "new" staff member and parent education with PIP: Katrina Maxedon!
"My name is Katrina Maxedon, or Ms. Katrina around Shiloh! I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and graduated from Roosevelt University with a Bachelors in Forensic Psychology and Child Welfare Employee License and have since gotten my Early Childhood Education Credential and Family Specialist Credential. I was a Foster Care Caseworker and worked within the foster care system in differing roles for a number of years. I moved to Newman with my now husband in 2021 to settle down near family and begin farming and raising goats.
Both of my grandparents, Steve and Dee Allen, dedicated their teaching and counseling careers to Shiloh and its students, and now my mom. Mrs. Mixson, is also at Shiloh! I am now a Parent Educator with Shiloh’s Partnership in Parenting prenatal – 3 program after teaching PreK at Shiloh last school year. I’m excited to be working in a community that I love, working with families and learning about how we can support all the children in our district right from the start.
PIP is taking new families who are pregnant or have children 0-3! We offer home visits with parent-child activities, play groups, developmental screenings, resources, and more! Contact any of the home visitors or Lynn Holm for more information."
Aramark is looking for food service workers for Shiloh. Apply at careers.aramark.com or contact Molly Smith (call/text 217-590-6173) for more information. The position is full-time with benefits, 401K and hourly tuition reimbursement.
Newly elected NHS officers:
President Mollie Pollock
Vice President Levi Eads
Secretary Kelsey Luth
Treasurer Kaylin Williams
Congrats to our new officer team! We will hold our annual induction ceremony in October.
Carol Pearson from Impact Life did some blood typing at Shiloh today. The Biology II students were interested to learn about the process.
It is not necessary to know your type to donate blood, so everyone 16 and older is invited to sign up for our drive this Wednesday.
Contact Kendra Saddoris (Saddorisk@shiloh1.us) or go to https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/103835
We’ve made it to Round 2! Remember to vote daily in the MIX 94.5 School Spirit Showdown!
Each week area schools will go head to move to the next round.
The final school will receive the School Spirit Showdown traveling trophy and $1,000!
https://mix945.com/showdown/
Time in nature is good for the soul. Junior high students spent their science classes Friday journaling in the schoolyard. We then looked in the prairie for milkweed plants and monarch evidence.
Next up is one of our newest staff members: PE/classroom aide Troy Maxwell!
“My name is Troy Maxwell. I'm one of those people that had a late realization. I didn't realize until I was in training to be a correctional officer that I want to teach. My goal is to teach techniques and other skills I've acquired over the years to our youth, in a fun and disciplined fashion. I attended this school, and the teachers I had were and still are my heroes. I hope to be as good them!”
The Shiloh Education Association is hosting a week of school-wide dress up days. You can hear more about them on this week's "Shiloh Shout Out." We look forward to seeing everyone participate next week!
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Thank a Staff Member (also Alumni day-wear your favorite college gear)
Wednesday: Wear Red for Ed(ucation)
Thursday: Raiders Wear
Friday: Titans Gear (including Titans hats)
It’s time to show your School Spirit! With the MIX 94.5 School Spirit Showdown!
Each week, area schools will go head to head in voting, and the school with the most votes moves on to the next round.
When it’s all said an done, we’ll have one final winner, and that school will receive the School Spirit Showdown traveling trophy and $1,000!
https://mix945.com/showdown/
You can vote once per day.
On Thursday, Mrs. Evans and the 6th graders travelled to Walnut Point for the Douglas County Environmental Stewardship Day. We learned about bees, monarchs, wildlife, the three R's, and more. It was a beautiful day to be outside.
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.
Our next staff introduction is our new PE/Health teacher Donna Dean!
"My name is Donna Dean, and I'm the new PE teacher 6-12. I am a mom to 4 kids: two seniors and two 3rd graders. They keep me really busy! I love attending and coaching their sports when I can. I am passionate about health, wellness, and fitness. I became a PE teacher because my high school weightlifting coach inspired me to love weight training and exercise. I hope I can do the same for the students at Shiloh as fitness has had a great impact on my life. Being physically active is not only good for our bodies but also for our minds. I have enjoyed meeting all of the students and they have welcomed me right in. I look forward to a great year here at Shiloh! "
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.
