Quick News - Tipp City Exempted Village Schools

Quick News
September 16, 2013
*** NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS FRIDAY, 9/20***
***ALL BUILDINGS AND BOE OFFICE CLOSED ON 9/20***
Superintendent’s Message
John P. Kronour, PhD.
Students have a day off from school on Friday and all buildings are closed to the
public for an important in-service training program. Teachers will focus on OTES,
the new Ohio Teacher Evaluation System. Each educator will map out a Professional
Growth Plan designed to accelerate and continue teacher growth through professional
development. They also will work collaboratively to establish SLOs or Student
Learning Objectives. These are measureable, long-term academic growth targets for
students or groups of students. In addition, according to the state, it demonstrates a
teacher’s impact on learning. This system is designed to provide teachers positive
feedback and support to become even better at what they do and make a difference for students.
Congratulations To Tipp’s National Merit Semifinalist!
Congratulations to Tippecanoe High School senior Samantha
Boniface for being named a National Merit Semifinalist. This honor
recognizes the nation’s most academically talented high school
seniors. Sam is among approximately 16-thousand Semifinalists in
the 59th annual National Merit Scholarship Program, an honor earned
by less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors! She has an
opportunity to continue in the competition for National Merit
Scholarships, worth more than $32 million. Advanced Placement US
History Teacher Joe Bellas says, “Sam has a work ethic second to
none. She is extremely inquisitive, ambitious and dependable and
readily accepts the challenges of difficult curriculum.”
CONGRATULATIONS to the Tippecanoe High School Academic Quiz Team for its strong showing at the
Ezell-Harding High School Tournament in Nashville, TN. Leading the team to a 5-2 record were Laurel
Spangler, Alisha Bhagwat, Joshua Bellas, Erin Gauthier, Ermias Kebede and Erin Ricketts. Tipp finished ninth
out of 53 teams, in a strong nationals-caliber field. Congratulations to the quiz team on a great start to the season!
CONGRATULATIONS to Tippecanoe High School Senior Margo Shininger for being named the 2013 Mum
Festival Queen! She also won the talent competition in the annual Tipp City Mum Festival Queens Pageant.
Named as court members are 2nd Attendant – Lauren Johnson and 1st Attendent Jennel Chumney.
Congratulations to our Pass, Punt, Kick Champions!
Girls Age 10/11
Boys Age 10/11
1st Place
Sidney Unger
2nd Place
Rachel Wildermuth
3rd Place
Ashlyn Tarzinski
1st Place
Troy Taylor
2nd Place
Jake Smith
3rd Place
JC Rouse
Students had the chance to showcase their talents in the local Passing, Punting and Kicking contest with scores
based on distance and accuracy. The winners from left to right are Rachel Wildermuth, Sidney Unger, Ashlyn
Tarzinski, JC Rouse, Troy Taylor, and Jake Smith. Not pictured is Brandon Smith, the winner in the boys 12/13
age group.
Tipp City Marching Band Invitational
The Tippecanoe High School Marching Band is hosting its annual invitational on
Saturday, September 21st at City Park. It begins at 5:00 p.m. and concludes about 10:30
p.m. This event highlights the skills and talents of young musicians. Enjoy the sounds
and energy of these dedicated students participating in this invitational. Admission is
$7.00 per person.
Attention: Tippecanoe High School Band Alumni!
Mark your calendars for “Tippecanoe High School Band Alumni Night” on Friday, October 11th at the
Homecoming Football Game. All interested alumni are invited to march with the band in the homecoming
parade, sit together in bleachers at the south end zone, and play with the band on all stand tunes.
There will be no entry charge to the game for participants. Band alumni not wanting to play are encouraged to
march in with the band and spend time with former classmates! To borrow an instrument and/or music, contact
Steve Parks at [email protected]
THANK YOU
Thank you to all parents, grandparents, relatives, and community members who helped make the first annual
Marching Band Mattress Fundraiser a much larger-than-expected success. Shoppers purchased 63 mattresses
during the one-day event and the band earned a profit of $6,000!
L.T. (Learning Together) Day will be honored on Friday, October 4 at LT Ball Intermediate School. LT Ball is
looking for presenters who can provide hands-on and interactive sessions. Students will have the opportunity to
spend 40 minutes exploring six different professions, trades, or hobbies. If you have questions or are interested in
participating in this EPIC rewarding day, please call Mrs. Conley at 669-6324 or download the information sheet
from her web page.
An Eye-Opening Experience
Broadway Elementary students got a lesson in eye health and safety.
Renee Rambeau OD, a local optometrist and Tippecanoe High School
graduate, presented Realeyes. In the 45-minute presentation, a detective
engages students to solve an optical illusion mystery using a "case
packet." Concepts presented include eye safety, the vision process,
symptoms of eye disorders and the importance of eye exams. In the photo
to the left, Abbi McClurg, attempts to keep one eye shut during one of the
event’s activities to promote lifelong vision.
Character Club
Broadway Elementary Principal, Galen Gingerich, introduced his students to the school’s Character Club, a
program aimed at promoting positive behavior. This month’s focus was on computer use and internet safety. He
reminded children not to give out names or other personal information when on-line. In the bottom left photo,
Stanley Cline pays close attention to the advice, as do the girls in the right photo.
LT Ball Welcomes New Students
Fourth and fifth graders who are new to Tipp City Exempted Village Schools enjoyed a “Red Devil” welcome and
pizza luncheon. LT Ball Intermediate School guidance counselor, Tammy Conley, organizes the annual event to
make the new students feel welcome and help them be acquainted with each other. The informal gathering also
gives the children a chance to learn more about the district. The new students come from as far away as New
Zealand and as close as our neighboring towns. They say the love it here!
TMS STEM CLUB
Twenty-six students attended the TMS STEM Club. The after-school club is open to any middle school student
who enjoys math and science. This year's theme will focus on airplanes, rockets, gliders and forces of motion. In
the photo to the left, Trevor Bollinger and Connor Lake learn even a calculator cannot help them solve one of the
day’s problems. To the right, Jessica Break and Kirsten Hartke work on constructing a rocket they will “blast off”
using a straw.
News from THS Guidance Office
College Visits
Here are this month’s college visits at Tipp High School. These are great
opportunities for juniors and seniors to talk with a college admission’s
representative and learn more about collegiate experiences and admission
expectations.
September
Sept. 17
Sept. 18
Sept. 18
Sept. 19
Sept. 19
Sept. 23
Sept. 24
Sept. 30
9:35 am
8:40 am
1:00 pm
8:40 am
10:30 am
9:35 am
10:15 am
9:35 am
Otterbein University
University of Cincinnati
Ohio Northern University
Baldwin Wallace University
University of Mount Union
Ohio Dominican University
Urbana University
Bowling Green State University
Tulane University
Meet face-to-face with an admission’s counselor from Tulane University.
Date:
September 30th
Time:
7:00 p.m.
Location:
Embassy Suites Northeast
Blue Ash, Ohio
For more information, go online to www.tulaneinfo.org/events
Cincinnati National College Fair
Date:
Sunday, September 29th
Time:
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location:
Duke Energy Center
This event is free and open to the public. Admission representatives from hundreds of colleges and universities
are available to speak with students one-on-one concerning the college admission process and college life.
Register online at www.gotomyncf.com.
College Fair For Students With Learning Disabilities
Wednesday, October 2nd
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Gahanna Lincoln High School Cafeteria
140 S. Hamilton Rd
Gahanna, OH
This event is free and open to the public. It provides an opportunity to explore various programs. Students and
parents can compare and contrast the wide range of accommodations.
Date:
Time:
Location:
Dual Enrollment with Urbana University
Tippecanoe High School is pleased to have a dual enrollment partnership with Urbana University. The deadline
for parents/students to turn in the dual enrollment application and registration forms is September 18th. If you
were unable to attend the informational meeting last week, you can view the slide show on the guidance website at
http://www.tippcityschools.com/Page/3627.
College Application Open Lab
Assistance is available for students completing college applications. The guidance office will hold an open lab
for students to ask questions and get step-by-step directions.
When:
September 25, 3-4 pm
October 3, 3-7 pm
October 23, 3-4 pm
Where:
Media Center Computer Room
ACT Test Prep Class
In this class, emphasis is placed on timing, test make-up, questions to avoid, creative guessing, reading
techniques, and frequent errors in English. Students must buy the latest edition of Cracking the ACT.
Date:
October 21-24, December 9-12
Time:
Monday-Thursday, 6:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m.
Location:
Broadway Elementary School
Cost:
$41 resident/$51 non-resident
Register at www.tmcomservices.org or at our office on 3 E. Main St., Tipp City
ACT Exam Prep
Being prepared is the key to test success. This class will give you the knowledge you need to be “TestWise”. The class reviews Math and English skills, test-taking and time management tips, test questions, and
practice problems. A complete practice exam is included.
Date:
September 24 – October 14, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time:
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Edison Community College
Cost:
$79
Register online at www.edisonohio.edu/training or call 778-7816.
Be sure to check the THS Guidance Office website regularly for
updates and other important information.
www.tippcityschools.com/domain/150
The Varsity football team will be at Indian Lake this Friday night at 7:30 as they take on the
Lakers from Indian Lake.
This week, the only tickets available via pre-sale are student tickets. Student tickets are $4.00 in advance. All
tickets at the gate will be $6.00. Please remember that Tippecanoe gets to keep 100% of all student pre-sale
ticket revenue for this game. Tickets will be available Hock’s Pharmacy through GAME TIME on Friday.
Tickets can also be purchased during school hours in the Middle School Office and the High School Athletic
Office. Elementary buildings will sell tickets through the office on THURSDAY only. Please remember that
there is NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY FOR STUDENTS. Elementary students should bring their money in an
envelope marked on the outside of the envelope with the teacher’s name, number of student tickets, and number of
adult tickets. Please include money in the envelope. It does not need to be exact change.
CONGRATULATIONS LADIES!
Sometimes it takes special situations to turn around a season and we hope this is that situation. After starting the
season 1-5, the Red Devils decided to display "The Red Devil Way” by winning the Miamisburg HS
Invitational Tournament. The team played with a lot of emotion, displayed high energy (you could feel
it), put the pressure on their opponents and did not fold during critical situations. Pictured above is the winning
team. Front row from left to right: Kara Trimbach, Hannah Budding, Jess Walland, Emily Layman, Katherine
Shirley, Sidney Roemke. Back row standing up from left to right: Head Coach Howard Garcia, Halee Printz,
Laura Rosselit, Coletta Seemen, Erin Jans, Aubrey Cox, Kristen Shroyer, and Alyssa Crusey.
“Diggin For A Cure”
Members of the Tippecanoe Middle School
volleyball team are gearing up for
Wednesday’s special game. The girls are
hosting “Diggin For a Cure” to raise breast
cancer awareness and funds for Pink Ribbon
Girls of Dayton. During lunch Monday
through Wednesday, the team is selling the
t-shirts being modeled by Isabelle Crow and
Brooke Aselage in the photo to the left.
Any person wearing the t-shirt will be
admitted to the game free. Each shirt is $10.
The first game starts at 5:30 p.m. at the
TMS gymnasium
CONGRATULATIONS to the THS men’s and women's cross-country teams. Both teams ran up in D1 this
weekend at the Alliance Invitational. The third state-ranked women's team missed first place by one point with
Allison Sinning, Brinna Price, Hayley Brumfield, and Emily Wolfe all running under 20:00! The men ran against
some tough competition, finishing fifth, with Mitch Poynter, Jay Schairbaum, and Daniel Frame all running under
17:00!
CONGRATULATIONS to the TMS cross country teams for a great competition at the Alliance meet in
Piqua. Twenty-two junior high teams participated with about 300 runners in each race. Every girl on the Tipp
Middle School team ran a personal best. Those runners are Jackie Bashore, Jillian Brown, Caley Dehass, Laura
Fink, Stephanie Fink, Katzya Suerdick, Katie Taylor, Chloe Thompson, and Abby Walker, In addition, five boys
earned a personal best. They are Austin Bowling, Zach Carner, Frank Catrone, Kyle Demers, and Tristan Spencer.
Help a Child Learn to Read
Project MORE is in need of volunteers who have an hour or two of time each week to help a student
with reading. Project MORE, a research-based reading mentoring program, is extremely successful in
our district. Each mentor is trained, provided a clear lesson plan with instructional materials and
matched with a student. The New Mentor Information and Training Session, for kindergarten and first
grade volunteers ONLY, is scheduled for Wednesday September 18, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. -11:00 a,m. at
Nevin Coppock. If you are interested, please email Mrs. Johnson at [email protected] or
Mrs. Manes at [email protected]. You may also call the Nevin Coppock office at 667-2275.
We cannot do Project MORE without our wonderful volunteers.
AHOY Mates! International Talk Like a Pirate Day.
On Thursday, September 19, the library will offer its own celebration of
pirate-speak with an after-school program for grades K to 3 at 4:30 p.m.
Little buccaneers will make pirate-themed crafts, listen to stories, and
search for hidden pirate booty.
Register by call the library at 667-3826