 8th Grade Volleyball defeats Ridgeview
The 8th grade volleyball team played very well at home Monday night to defeat Ridgeview. We had excellent serving and passing. Our hitters were on fire thanks to great passes and excellent setting. Keep it up girls! We play BJHS Wednesday night. Git 'r done, girls!
For more information, contact Kathy Knecht.
POSTED (2/9/2010 - 9:04:12 PM)
7th Grade Volleyball Remain Successful at Home!
Our 7th Grade Lady Vikings remained undefeated at home with a solid win against Ridgeview Monday night in 2 sets, 25-10 and 25-10. This may sound like a broken record, but all the ladies contributed in the 2 sets. Serving was strong, passing stayed solid, and we are seeing a few more clean kills and better blocking. I asked almost everyone to serve to a particular zone, and they are getting much better at hitting those zones. Whatever I challenge them with, they respond! I'm so proud of them! (have I said that before??) Our next match is against Bloomington, at BJHS, Wednesday night. This will be another great challenge and the ladies are looking forward to it! We hope you can make it to this 4:30 match!
For more information, contact Dave Cooper.
POSTED (2/9/2010 - 11:37:03 AM)
School Canceled Today 2/9
Superintendent Simonson has announced that due to inclement weather conditions, there will be no school today at Tri-Valley. All school activities scheduled for today, along with any building reservations are also canceled.
For more information, contact John Pearson.
POSTED (2/9/2010 - 5:38:47 AM)
Elementary Book Fair
The Elementary School is hosting a book fair this week. Hours are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Monday through Friday. Yes, we will be open before and after Valentine Parties on Friday.
For more information, contact Kathy Kniery.
POSTED (2/8/2010 - 3:00:05 PM)
Softball Clothing Order Extended
 The deadline for the softball clothing has been extended another two weeks as we have had many still wanting to order. You can order through the link at left after scrolling to softball under athletics. Thanks and have a great day!
For more information, contact Jim Adams.
POSTED (2/8/2010 - 1:54:09 PM)
PTO School Carnival is February 20!
The PTO School Carnival is Saturday, Feb. 20 (4-6:30 at TVMS)
Come join the fun for all ages, including carnival games and prizes, a dinner, a silent auction, and a dance!
Volunteers are needed, with many ways to help:
-Sign up to work a game shift with your child or donate pop for a game:
Contact Lisa Myszka (lisamyszka@yahoo.com) or Gail McCane (g.mccane@mchsi.com)
-Donate prizes (new or gently-used items for game prizes, including McDonald’s type toys, stuffed animals, purses, jewelry, sports items, etc).:
Contact Marcy Jones (BUBRAVE@aol.com) or Amie Stinemates (GregNAmie@mchsi.com)
-Donate baked items:
Contact Brooke Myszka (bmyszka@hotmail.com)
Thank you for your support! Please contact Lisa Myszka or Gail McCane with any questions.
For more information, contact Gail McCane.
POSTED (2/7/2010 - 10:21:55 PM)
Transfer Explanation
In answer to a couple of inquiries that I have received on the transfer of money from the Education Fund to the Operation and Maintenance Fund, I would like to give an explanation. Back in November the Board approved the refinancing of existing middle school bonds. The purpose of this was to add an addition at the middle school and renovate the 1955 addition of the elementary school. The amount of those bonds was $3.1 million dollars. These were issued in the form of Working Cash Bonds for Capital Improvements.
In order to use these funds for the building project, they first had to be moved from the Working Cash Fund (where they were issued) to the Education Fund. From the Education Fund they have to be moved to the Operation and Maintenance Fund. The next step is to move the money from Operations and Maintenance Fund to the Capital Projects Fund. This process takes about three months to complete and is according to what the law dictates. You want this money in the Capital Projects fund for two reasons. First, that is what the money was intended to do (add on at the middle school and renovate the 1955 wing of the elementary building) and second, if you leave it in the Operations and Maintenance Fund and spend it there, it will be recorded as deficit spending.
The question will be asked, “Are you moving education fund money”? That is a great question. The answer to that question is no. The money that is being moved is the $3.1 million bond refinancing as mentioned above. The other thing about this money is that it was refinanced for capital improvements. So, it can’t be used for expenses in the education fund, only for capital improvements. So, it has to eventually be moved to that fund for its use. Another question that will be asked will be, “How can you build an addition and renovate when money is tight”? This, too, is a great question. The answer is that these funds are separate from the areas that are affected by a lack of funding from the state.
Please call if you have questions. I am happy to answer any that you may have.
For more information, contact Curt Simonson.
POSTED (2/6/2010 - 6:02:55 AM)
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBYGIVEN that the Board of Education (the “Board”) of Tri-Valley Community Unit School District No. 3, Mclean County, Illinois (the “District”) will hold a public hearing on the 15th day of February, 2010 at 7:00 p .m. in the Administrative Office, 410 E. Washington Street, Downs, Illinois, to receive public comments concerning the intent of the Board to transfer $3,100,000 from the Educational Fund to the Operations and Maintenance Fund of the District.
Any interested person may appear at the hearing and will be heard regarding this matter. After the adjournment of the hearing, the Board may consider a resolution directing the School Treasurer to make such transfer of $3,100,000 from the Educational Fund to the Operations and Maintenance Fund of the District.
By order of the Board of Education of Tri-Valley Community Unit School District No. 3, McLean County, Illinois.
Dated the 23rd day of January 2010
Tricia Williams, Board of Education Secretary
Tri-Valley Community Unit School District No. 3
McLean County Illinois
For more information, contact Terri Weber.
POSTED (2/3/2010 - 12:40:11 PM)
KINDERGARTEN AND PRESCHOOL SCREENING
Appointments are now being taken for our Kindergarten and Preschool screenings to take place April 12th - 15th. All Tri-Valley children turning 5 before September 1, 2010 that will be entering kindergarten next fall will need to be signed up for a kindergarten screening. All Tri-Valley children who turn 3 on or before the dates of the screenings are encouraged to participate in our preschool screenings. (Children already enrolled in the ECE or Pre-K classrooms DO NOT need to be rescreened.) To schedule an appointment for your child to be screened, please call the Tri-Valley Elementary office at 378-2031. Please help us spread the word to family and friends as well who have children eligible to be screened.
For more information, contact Sharon Kessinger.
POSTED (2/2/2010 - 11:11:19 AM)
February Market Day
February Market Day order sheets are due by Mon. 2/8. Internet orders are due by Thurs. 2/11. Market Day pick up is Tues. 2/16 at the Middle School.
For more information, contact Kimberly Kovich.
POSTED (1/25/2010 - 8:00:17 PM)
| | | | AM Calculus Study Session Cancelled
The optional morning study session for AP Calculus is cancelled for Wednesday, February 10. We will meet on Friday as usual.
For more information, contact Becky Duncan.
POSTED (2/9/2010 - 6:04:26 PM)
HS Boys Basketball vs. Cornerstone
The game versus Cornerstone has been rescheduled for Wednesday (Feb. 10) with a 5:00 JV start and Varsity to follow. If for some reason we would be out of school tomorrow, the game would be played next Monday with a 5:30 JV start.
For more information, contact Jon Nelson.
POSTED (2/9/2010 - 9:28:22 AM)
TVMS Play Cinderella: A Dream Come True This Weekend
 The Tri-Valley Middle School theater department will present Cinderella: A Dream Come True on Friday February 12 and Saturday February 13 at 7:00 PM in the high school commons. The large cast has worked hard to prepare this clever interpretation of the classic tale. Tickets are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students. They may be purchased from any cast member or at the door. The doors will open each night at 6:15 PM.
For more information, contact Carolyn Dail.
POSTED (2/8/2010 - 9:21:54 PM)
TV VOLLEYBALL CLOTHING!!!
I've had lots of requests to order more volleyball clothing. There are Tri-Valley Volleyball sweatshirts, sweatpants, and practice t-shirts available. The clothing just says Tri-Valley Vikings Volleyball - so it is great for all Tri-Valley volleyball fans and players!! The sweatshirt has Tri-Valley Vikings Volleyball on the front and is blank on the back (the website shows otherwise). The deadline to order Vikings Volleyball clothing is Monday, February 22nd. You can click on this link or click on the Tri-Valley Apparel link on the left hand side of the home page. [http://www.minervapromotions.com/trivalley/]
For more information, contact Kathy Knecht.
POSTED (2/8/2010 - 12:13:10 PM)
TRI-VALLEY SPEECHIES ADVANCE TO SECTIONALS
The Tri-Valley Speech Team traveled to Centennial High School in Champaign on Saturday for the regional speech tournament, where they advanced to finals in all seven events in which they competed. Senior Dalton Balagna placed 7th in the Prose Reading final round; sophomore Ashleigh Feger placed 5th in the Dramatic Interpretation final; and senior Emily Woerly placed 5th in Extemporaneous Speaking. Junior Olivia Bonhoff placed 4th in Original Oratory and will advance to sectionals. Junior Zach Feldker (in only the second tournament of his speech career) placed 3rd in Radio Speaking and will also advance. Senior Laura Lehmkuhl placed 4th in Impromptu Speaking and 3rd in Original Comedy, becoming the first Tri-Valley speech team member to advance to sectionals in two events. The sectional tournament will be held this coming Saturday in Charleston. Please thank all of our speechies for their hard work and for representing Tri-Valley with class, and please wish Olivia, Zach, and Laura the best as they move on to the sectional competition!
For more information, contact Jared Johnson.
POSTED (2/8/2010 - 7:20:50 AM)
January Student of the Month
The following students have been nominated for Student of the Month in January for their displays of Viking Values. Danny Otto, Landon Cuba, Aaron Stockle, Cody Griffin, Kyle Rice, Leo Worth, Jacob O'Neall, Erik Rasmussen, Austin O'Neall, Kyle Boward, Scott Ditman, Cody Schenkel, Sean Goben, Brad Zychowski, Travis Goveia. These students will be recognized and the Student of the Month will be announced during an assembly 9th hour on Tuesday.
For more information, contact Justin Bowling.
POSTED (2/7/2010 - 7:04:36 PM)
Hearts for Haiti
 Thank you to everyone who helped the Middle School collect for the people in Haiti this week. Over $800 and 7000 items were donated to the cause. A special thank you to Jim and Jodi Hari for helping to get these donations delivered to Haiti.
For more information, contact Angela Auth.
POSTED (2/5/2010 - 4:03:20 PM)
DOWNS VILLAGE MARKET
Does your non-profit group wish to participate in our Downs Village Market? This is a great opportunity to sell your items and raise that extra cash!
The Village Market is open EVERY Wednesday, from 4:00-6:00 p.m., beginning the first Wednesday of June and operates until the last Wednesday of September. We are located at the South end of the downtown area (next to the abandoned railroad). Come check us out!!
We have special low rates for non-profit groups. For additional information about the market, contact Ruth Hood at 378-4294 or Carol Hiebert at 378-4223 or by email at marketmaster610@gmail.com.
For more information, contact Terri Weber.
POSTED (2/4/2010 - 1:55:42 PM)
It's Not Just Daycare!
We Care Daycare is very excited to announce that we are becoming Montessori Certified! This is very exciting news for Downs! We Care will be one of only two Montessori Private Schools in the area. The Montessori Concept has proven to give young children a head start academically, they tend to exceed in reading, math and science! Enroll your child now during the certification process and our gift to you is 50% off daycare rates for the month of February!!! A private Montessori daycare/preschool at unbeatable prices! Call for more information at 378-2107 or click here to visit our website.
For more information, contact Tandy Chaszar.
POSTED (2/4/2010 - 8:41:28 AM)
Financial Aid Seminar
Are you confused about funding your child’s college education? February 16 Tim Marten from Illinois State University will be presenting the ins and outs of college funding. The presentation will take place in the high school commons at 5:30. Mr. Marten will be prepared to answer your questions at the end of the session. The presentation is geared towards the parents of juniors and seniors. Your student is welcome to attend with you.
For more information, contact Lee Harper.
POSTED (2/3/2010 - 10:33:39 AM)
Elementary Gym Closed for after School Activites
The elementary gym is closed Feb.1 - Feb. 12th for the Heart Unit. It will be available after school on Friday, Feb.12th.
For more information, contact Sally Wannemacher.
POSTED (2/2/2010 - 10:50:40 AM)
2J Goes Wild for Simple Machines!
 The students in 2J spent the past 4 weeks studying Simple Machines. We learned about levers, wheel and axles, pulleys, inclined planes, and more. As part of our study, the students built wonderful Simple Machine creations using K'nex. All around our room you could see elevators, lawn mowers, flag poles, and helicopters. Building these creations was a fun way to have some hands on learning!
For more information, contact Jana Markwell.
POSTED (1/29/2010 - 12:47:57 PM)
Hunter Safety Education Class
Illinois Department of Natural Resources Hunter Safety Education Class will be held Friday, March 5th, 6-9:00pm and Saturday, March 6th, 8:30-5:00pm at LeRoy Sportsman's Club. To register, call Lyndall Cuba at 309-378-4212.
For more information, contact Janice Cuba.
POSTED (1/26/2010 - 9:56:03 PM)
| | | | HS Girls Regional game canceled
The Regional game for tonight at Lexington has been canceled. We will now play Flanagan Wednesday night at 8:00. The 3 point shooting will be at 7:30.
For more information, contact Brad Harmon.
POSTED (2/9/2010 - 2:06:11 PM)
Tri-Valley Summer League Registration
Tri-Valley Summer League Registration will be held on Saturday, February 20 from 9:00-3:00, Sunday, February 21 from 1:00-3:00, and Wednesday, February 24 from 5:00-7:00 in the Elementary School cafetasium. Boys and girls ages 5 through 18 are eligible for pee wee, softball, and baseball leagues. Registration forms will be available at registration or can be printed in advance from www.tvsl.org. For more information, call Lisa Kitterman at 663-8623.
For more information, contact Debra Pacheco.
POSTED (2/9/2010 - 7:20:39 AM)
TVEF Annual Golf Outing Set for June 10
Save the date and mark your calendars now! The 15th annual Tri-Valley Educational Foundation (TVEF) golf outing is scheduled for Thursday June 10 at Ironwood Golf Course. Proceeds from this event are used to fund student enrichment programs throughout the district. For more information about TVEF or the golf outing, click here or contact any board member.
For more information, contact Carolyn Dail.
POSTED (2/8/2010 - 3:28:10 PM)
Emily Woerly Advances to WYSE Sectional
On Friday,January 30th, the WYSE team competed at the ISU Regional Academic Challenge and brought home a 3rd Place trophy, trailing U-High and Central Catholic. Although many students brought home medals, Emily Woerly brought home the gold in English and will be advancing to Sectionals at Bradley in March. The rest of the team, however, saw their short but spirited season come to an end. For more results, check out the WYSE 2010 Team Page. While there, visit our "Hall of Fame" page to see the new records broken, including freshman Dareena Will's top biology score.
For more information, contact Jeff Benter.
POSTED (2/8/2010 - 2:33:22 PM)
Hearts for Haiti
 Hearts for Haiti - A big thank you goes out to all of the Tri-Valley families who donated towards our Hearts for Haiti fundraising campaign. The three schools worked together to raise a total of $3177 and collect over 10,300 items to send to Haiti. The first shipment of rice, beans and oil will go out this week from Bloomington/Normal. All of our collected items will be shipped out during the next month. Your generosity is amazing and you have helped many Haitians with your gifts.
For more information, contact Angela Auth.
POSTED (2/8/2010 - 10:49:55 AM)
8th Grade Lottery - 1st Week Winners
Please click here to view the updated winners of the lottery which shows the #s drawn for the first week, the #s closest to the drawn ones, who the winners were, as well as the amount they won. The winners are contacted daily.
For more information, contact Kristel Wombles.
POSTED (2/8/2010 - 5:22:13 AM)
GLASSES FOUND
A pair of glasses has been turned into the HS office. If you think they are yours, please come in to identify them.
For more information, contact Gena Calhoun.
POSTED (2/5/2010 - 3:04:15 PM)
Interested in being on the parent prom committee?
Walt Disney World Parent Meeting!!!
We will be holding a parent meeting for the 2011 Walt Disney World trip on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 7 pm in the MS Multi Purpose room. We will discuss the itinerary, price, payment schedule and fundraising. Your current balance will be avalible. Please make every effort to attend.
This meeting is only for Current 8th , 9th, 10th and 11th grade music students.
Thank you so much!!
For more information, contact Becky Marcotte.
POSTED (2/4/2010 - 8:22:35 AM)
2010 FFA Blood Drive 2/11
 The 2010 FFA blood drive will be on Thursday, February 11th from 8:00am - 2:00pm in the High School Gym. Anyone who would like to donate blood needs to contact Mr. Rund via E-mail to sign up.
American Red Cross Qualifications: Men over 5' tall need to weigh 110 lbs or more
Women: (4'10'' - >146lbs) (4'11'' - >141lbs) (5' - >133lbs) (5'2'' - >129lbs) (5'3'' - >124lbs) (5'4'' - >118lbs) (5'5'' - 115lbs) (5'6'' or more - >110lbs). Thank you!
For more information, contact Josh Rund.
POSTED (2/2/2010 - 5:42:00 PM)
TVHS - After School Study Hall!
Attention high school students! We now have an after school study hall taking place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week. The study hall will run from 3:15-4:15 and be supervised by teachers. This is a great opportunity for students to get help in any academic area. This time could also be used for study sessions prior to tests and quizzes. Come take advantage of help being offered to you! See you in Mrs. Myers' room!
For more information, contact Kris Robbins.
POSTED (2/1/2010 - 2:06:46 PM)
LUNCH BALANCES
Effective immediately any negitive lunch balances will not be able to buy any Ala-carte items.
Effective Feb15th through the remaining of the school year, any negitive lunch balance will receive a cheese sandwich and milk only. This is not a free lunch your student's lunch account will be charged for a lunch. This is the only choice they will have for lunch until they do not have a negitive balance.This will be in effect for all three schools K-12 and will also include those on free and reduced lunches.
If your student is charging excessively I can red flag their lunch accounts for you, then they can only receive a lunch, you would need to email or call me for that request.
Reminder to Parents; Emails are sent out weekly at the HS level about negitive balances. So please check your emails or you can always check family access.
Letters are sent out weekly at the ES and MS level about negitive balances. So please look for them in your mail or you can also check family access on the internet.
Parents please check emails, mail and family access to keep an eye on your students lunch balances. If you have any questions or concerns please send an email or give me a call.
Thank you.
For more information, contact Barbie Reynolds.
POSTED (1/29/2010 - 12:08:50 PM)
Paid Summer High School Research Program for Juniors
The American Cancer Society, Illinois Division offers an integrated Summer Research Program designed for high school students in their junior year (Class of 2011). The major objective of the program is to introduce students to scientific cancer research. This program will help students develop their own philosophy in biophysics, biochemistry, immunology, and pharmacology, as well as gain an understanding of cancer and its impact on Illinois residents.
Students will work in a cancer research laboratory under an established investigator. The closest laboratory to us is at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, under the prestigious Dr Jasti Rao. Selected participants will receive a $2000 stipend.
ELIGIBILITY
Current junior standing (member of the Class of 2011)
Demonstrates strong ability in math and science
Interested in pursuing a career in science or medicine
Minimum GPA of 3.0 in core subjects
Legally eligible to work in the United States
DEADLINE for Applications is March 22nd, 2010. All applications must be postmarked by that date.
You can learn more about the program, the 2010 application, and frequently asked questions from these documents.
For more information, contact Lee Harper.
POSTED (1/26/2010 - 11:41:54 AM)
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