October 13, 2015

Tipp City Exempted

Village Schools

Volume 1, Issue 9 Quick News

Superintendent’s Thoughts

Dr. Gretta Kumpf

Homecoming traditions and celebrations are an integral part of the high school years and a time to promote school spirit. It is also a time for the community to come together and welcome back alumni. It is as much a part of the fall landscape as the cooler temperatures and changing leaves. One such ritual is the annual Powderpuff game, a flag football game between girls from the junior and senior classes. It is entertaining and great fun for the entire family. I hope you will consider joining us on Thursday evening at City Park beginning at 7:00 p.m. A $2.00 per person donation is requested. Then follow the crowd to the bonfire where our football coaches, players and cheerleaders will get you fired up for Friday’s crowning of the homecoming king and queen and the football game against Stebbins. Be a part of Tipp’s traditions.

Passion, Teamwork, Commitment...A Powerful Combination

Congratulations to this year’s

Tippecanoe High School

Homecoming Court.

Pictured in the front row left to

right are seniors Dylan Shomper,

Emily Gootziet, Thomas Chaney,

Kelsey Wertz, and Jack Peura. In

the back row left to right are fresh-

men Olivia Hamilton and Jackson

Hottle; sophomores Deina Delgado

and Daniel Hagen; juniors Sydney

Ignet and Omar Fallon. Not

pictured is Mikenna Varvel.

R E M I N D E R

There is no school for students on Friday, October 16th due to Professional

Development. ALL district buildings are closed to the public to allow staff to

participate in training seminars.

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The Tippecanoe High School Marching Band earned another ‘Superior’ rating from the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) judges at the Kettering Fairmont Band Invitational. The band also brought home a trophy for 3rd place Class A band. Congratulations on another fantastic performance! The band is off from competition this week for Homecoming but will compete again on October 24 at the Tecumseh Marching Band Invitational.

Congratulations to the Marching Band

A group of Tippecanoe High School students participated in Manufacturing Day with a field trip to Minco Tool & Mold Inc. The national program is designed to address a skilled labor shortage and inspire the next generation of manufacturers. Students learned about the one-stop-shop provider of thermoplastic solutions specializing in product design, molding and manufacturing. They also explored each job from design to completion while taking a tour of the facility. Hands-on activities provided an opportunity for them to better understand the tasks. Company staff also introduced students to a variety of careers in the manufacturing field including apprenticeships. The high school guidance department arranged the trip.

Manufacturing Day Inspires Students

Supporting a Teacher and

Pink Ribbon Girls

Broadway principal Tina Smith presented a check to the local chapter of Pink Ribbon Girls in honor of teacher Heather Bledsoe and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All staff who wore pink and jeans made a donation to PRG. Also pictured is Diana Featherstone from PRG, an agency that provides support services to those affected by cancer.

“Pulseras” Empower

Artists

The Tippecanoe High School Spanish department continues selling hand-woven bracelets, or ‘pulseras’ to raise funds that help fair trade jobs, education, sustainability, and worker rights while teaching students about the culture, lives, and struggles of Central Americans. Now middle school students are supporting the project’s goal to create a more just and colorful world by encouraging conscious consumerism.

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Dayton

Contemporary

Dance

Company

Performs for

Tipp Students Thank you to the Tipp City Area Community Foundations for bringing Step Up to Diversity and Inclusion to the district. The visually stimulating, informative program promotes change through awareness. Using the integration of poetry, spoken word, music, and contemporary dance, viewers feel the impact stereotyping has on society. It also explores the implications of bullying. The Dayton Contemporary Dance Company performed for students in grades 2 to 8 and adjusted the content for the different ages.

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra Delights Nevin Coppock Students

Members of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra performed a wide variety of musical styles for Nevin Coppock first graders. They also introduced students to a variety of instruments and the unique sounds each makes. This educational opportunity to expose children to the arts is available through the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance.

Thank You Tipp City Fire Department for a Great Fire Prevention Week

Tipp students in grades K to 5 learned about the importance of smoke detectors and practiced what to do in the event of a fire. Thank you Tipp City Fire Department for welcoming students to the fire station, bringing your gear and smoke house to our students, and sharing your expertise during Fire Prevention Week. The volunteers also reminded students to practice an escape plan with their family and include an outside meeting location.

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Sixth Graders Welcome Grandparents

Grandparents are nothing short of grand! Tippecanoe Middle School 6th graders welcomed their grandparents to school for the annual Grandparents Day. The beloved tradition brings out the best in our students who enjoy a picnic lunch with their loved ones (often homemade by grandma) and proudly show them around the school. It is often hard to tell who enjoys this special day more….the students or their grandparents. The smiles certainly tell the story.

Tippecanoe Middle School students new to the district were the guests of honor at a morning breakfast hosted by the Friends of Rachel Club. The informal get together was a chance for the students to mingle and learn more about each other. FOR members introduced their newest classmates who say they like their new school and feel they are adjusting well and getting involved with the many activities offered at TMS.

Freedom to Read Fifteen Tippecanoe Middle School teachers and staff

shared their love of reading with students in the library as part of the school's celebration of the freedom to

read.

Inferno says Thank You

Thank you to the browsers and shoppers who supported

the first annual used book sale sponsored by Inferno, the high school’s literary magazine. All proceeds benefit the

school’s literary community.

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Reminder:

COMMUNITY FACILITIES MEETING

Tuesday, October 13th

Broadway Elementary Cafeteria (This was incorrectly stated last week.)

6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Get updates. Ask questions.

District

Auction Tipp City Exempted Village Schools is holding an auction to disperse of equipment formerly used in the middle school industrial tech classroom. There will also be an older tractor with a loader and other equipment no longer used by the district. Assistant Superintendent Galen Gingerich will be donating his time to conduct the auction.

October 27

4:30 p.m.

Tippecanoe Middle School (in the back)

Follow this link for more information and be sure to click on the photo gallery.

http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=2600287&kwd=&zip=45371&category=0

Gifted Gifted Gifted

EducationEducationEducation

Parent Information Meeting

LT Ball Media Center

Tuesday, October 20

6:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.

This meeting will introduce parents to characteristics of gifted children. Other topics include the district’s identification procedures and service model. This meeting is especially helpful to anyone new to the program or those in transition from one building to another building.

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Fun Run

Tippecanoe High School cross country coach Byron Kimmel organized a 1 Mile Kids Fun Run at the recent home meet. The winners were Michael Lyons and Annie Sinning! Thanks to these super and enthusiastic kids for participating!!!!

Congratulations to the LT Ball Intermediate students for a great performance at the local Elks Hoop Shoot. This year’s winners are Chelsea Dettweiler, Alexa Mader, Gabe Lee And Jackson Kleather. They will go on to compete at the sectional level! Good Luck.

Hoop Shoot

Limo and Lunch for Broadway’s Top Sellers A successful fundraiser needs a successful sales staff. These 2nd and 3rd grade students moved to the head of the class as top sellers of the Entertainment Book, a local restaurant and activity guide with hundreds of offers and coupons. The top sellers in the annual fundraiser enjoyed a limo ride and a special lunch.

Local teams are being formed for Destination ImagiNation, an international educational program that gives students an amazing outlet for exploration and unlimited creativity. This is a terrific program that teaches leadership, teamwork, positive thinking, and project management. Teams solve open-ended challenges in one of 7 categories and present their solutions at a Regional Tournament. All students in the district are encouraged to get involved. For more information and registration form go to http://www.tippcityschools.com/Page/5118.

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Athletics

Team Building

It was the perfect day, the perfect setting,

the perfect company for a team building

breakfast. Thank you to Pam and Jim

Bayliff, Claire Hinkle’s grandparents, for

hosting the Tippecanoe High School girls

soccer team on Mum Festival weekend.

They look happy and well nourished.

VARSITY FOOTBALL Final Home Game and Homecoming Weekend

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 vs. Stebbins !!!!

The 6-1 Red Devils varsity football team hosts the

6-1 Stebbins Indians. Game starts at 7:30 p.m.

Student and adult presale tickets are available for this game for $4.00 and $6.00 each. All tickets at the gate will be $6.00. Tickets will be available at Hock’s Pharmacy Tuesday through 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Tickets can be purchased during school hours in the middle school office and the high school athletic office. Elementary buildings will sell tickets in their office on Thursday only. Elementary students should bring 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. All ticket sales are CASH ONLY.

Congratulations

The Tippecanoe High School varsity boys soccer team secured the CBC title last week by beating Stebbins and Bellefontaine. They extended their overall record to 14-1-0 and they are undefeated in the CBC at 10-0. Regular season play will wrap up at home this Wednesday vs Tecumseh, 7:15pm at City Park. Looking ahead, the Red Devils are seated #4 in DII tournament play and face off against Dunbar on Tuesday October 20th at 7:00 p.m. Come root the boys on!

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Here are the HS Athletic Events for this week. Home events are in BLACK. Away events are in RED.

Tuesday, October 13, 2015:

5:30 JV Girls Soccer vs. Tecumseh

7:15 JV Boys Soccer vs. Miami East

4:30 9th Volleyball AT Kenton Ridge

5:30 JV Volleyball AT Kenton Ridge

6:30 Varsity Volleyball AT Kenton Ridge

Wednesday, October 14, 2015:

5:30 Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Tecumseh

7:15 Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Tecumseh – Senior Night!!!

4:30 9th Volleyball AT Bellefontaine

5:30 JV Volleyball AT Bellefontaine

6:30 Varsity Volleyball AT Bellefontaine

Thursday, October 15, 2015:

7:00 Powder Puff Football Game & Bonfire

9:00a Boys Golf AT District Meet – Weatherwax

9:00a Girls Golf AT District Meet - Weatherwax

Friday, October 16, 2015:

7:30 Varsity Football vs. Stebbins – HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME!!!

Saturday, October 17, 2015:

10:00a 9th Football vs. Lebanon

10:00a JV Boys Soccer vs. Tecumseh

10:00a Cross Country AT CBC Championship AT Bellefontaine

10:00a JV Football AT Stebbins

Tippecanoe vs. Stebbins has been selected as the 2 NEWS Operation Football Game of the Week!!!

2 NEWS will broadcast LIVE from City Park beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16th. Arby’s will be there to hand out free goodies and food samples for all of the fans!!! Plus, WDTN-TV and Dayton’s CW tent will be up with interactive games and plenty of fun for the family. We hope to see you there. Remember, FREE FOOD.

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Staying Warm

TMCS is gearing up for winter. It is collecting new and gently used coats for all ages but the greatest

need is children’s sizes. TMCS also is taking hats, gloves, scarves, thermals and snow suits. Items

must be clean and ready to wear. Drop off donations at TMCS until the end of October. The Coat

Distribution is on November 7th at the American Legion, # Post 586 located at the corner of Park and

Third Street. If you or your family is in need of a winter coat, gloves, hats or scarves, hours of the

distribution are 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. For more information, call TMCS at 667-8631.

Holiday Short Story Contest Entries are now being accepted for the 2015 Holiday Short Story Contest. ALL entries MUST be postmarked by mid-night November 13th, 2015 to be considered. The contest is open to grades 4 through 12 and adults. Entries should be emailed to tcaacwriterscamp@gmail.com with the subject line - Holiday Short Story Entry or mailed to Tipp Monroe Community Services at 3 E. Main St, Tipp City, OH. For information go to http://tippcityartscouncil.com/events/holiday-short-story-contest-2/

Gingerbread House Decorating Contest It's BACK! By popular request, TCAAC's Gingerbread House Decorating Contest has returned! The contest for the sweetest looking houses will be held on Sunday, December 6, 2015 from 1 to 4 PM in the Monroe Township Building basement located on the corner of Main and Third Streets in Tipp City. Sponsored by Tipp City Arts Council under the umbrella of Tipp Monroe Community Services, Christmas in the Village, and Buckeye Motors , this family friendly competition will determine whose decorating talents reign supreme! Run! Run! As fast as you can!" because there will be a maximum number of 20 teams accepted! Registration is due by Monday, November 23rd. See http://tippcityartscouncil.com/events/gingerbread-house-decorating-contest/ for

information and registration forms.