Tipp City Exempted Village Schools

Volume 5, Issue 02 Quick News September 3, 2019 Superintendent’s Thoughts Dr. Gretta Kumpf

The district’s theme for this school year builds on our 2018-2019 theme, WE are TIPP! This year’s theme is WE are TIPP! “TOGETHER” WE ARE EXTRAORDINARY. Each month we will recognize teams and groups as they work collaboratively to make our district stronger. Together we will work to raise the community’s awareness of our facility needs for our younger students and the necessary financial support to make this goal a reality. We will also emphasize supports for student success, safety, and mental well-being. The district will put an emphasis on professional development and continuous improvement so we strengthen student outcomes with quality instruction. We also strive to build our community partnerships through positive communication, collaboration, and dissemination of information. I value each employee of this district and recognize the role each plays in the success of Tipp City Schools. Many of those stars are behind the scenes doing exemplary work for our students and their colleagues. Together with everyone’s contributions, commitment and Red Devils spirit, we are indeed an extraordinary district with a tradition of excellence!

WE are TIPP! “TOGETHER” WE ARE EXTRAORDINARY

THE TMS ROCK STARS Congratulations to the Tippecanoe Middle School Rock Stars for the week of August 26th. The honorees, nominated by staff, know how to be respectful, be responsible, and have integrity. Thank you to BR Mulch for sponsoring this award! Staff: Mr. Donny Bryant 8th Grade: Deacon Blake 7th Grade: Ella Henn 6th Grade: Keira Mallett

COMPASSION, KINDNESS Tippecanoe Middle School students in the Language Arts classes of Melissa Stucke wrote letters and cards to peers in El Paso, Texas and neighboring Northridge, . Both communities have been in the news lately. The notes offered words of encouragement and reminded the students that others are thinking of them. Some of the students posed for a group photograph with their letters. Page 2 Quick News

Varsity T Club The Tippecanoe High School Varsity T Club is getting in the spirit with painted driveway T’s.

$10 per “T” If interested please email Mr. Tackett [email protected]

Yearbook Distribution The 2018-19 Tippecanoe High School Yearbooks are being distributed to the 10th, 11th, and 12th graders who ordered one. Every effort will be made to send a graduate’s book home with an underclass sibling enrolled at THS. Any MVCTC student or THS graduate who would like their book, please send Ms. Brenda Mahaney an email at [email protected] indicating if you would like to pick it up or provide permission for someone to get it. Please allow 24 hours to turn around requests.

2019-2020 Yearbook Sales Yearbook orders have just begun. They are the lowest price they will be all year and prices are good until 10/04 Just click on the order FORM, print it out, complete your order, make your check payable to Tippecanoe High School and get your order to Ms. Mahaney by October 4th. If you would like to pay by credit card, please go to www.jostensyearbooks.com to complete the order.

MIAMI COUNTY PRESCHOOL OPENINGS Miami County Preschool located at Broadway Elementary has openings. The agency provides preschool services for students with or without disabilities. If a parent suspects that their child may need some special education services, they can call to schedule a screening appointment at the Troy location behind Van Cleve. Preschool services for students with a disability are free of charge. If a parent is interested in enrolling as a typically developing peer, tuition is $100 per month. Contact Kristine Stewart, preschool secretary, at 332-6029 to enroll or schedule a screening. Page 3 Quick News

2019-2020 Bus Transportation

The district cannot accept late requests. The transportation department has resumed taking requests for daycare/babysitter school transportation pending space availability. PARENTS/GUARDIANS MUST SUBMIT A WRITTEN REQUEST (EMAIL IS ACCEPTABLE AS AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE) TO THE BUILDING OFFICE OF THE SCHOOL THE STUDENT ATTENDS OR THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT AT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION BUILDING. THE REQUEST MUST INCLUDE:

DATE STUDENT NAME REASON FOR REQUEST NAME & ADDRESS OF DAYCARE PROVIDER/BABY SITTER WHETHER IT IS A REQUEST FOR AM, PM OR AM & PM TRANSPORTATION PHONE NUMBER PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE DISTRICT CANNOT HONOR ALL REQUESTS. DECISIONS ARE DEPENDENT UPON BUS SEAT AVAILABILITY. SOME BUSES MAY BE AT CAPACITY. PARENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED IF THE DISTRICT CANNOT ACCOMMODATE A REQUEST.

STUDENTS MAY HAVE ONLY ONE BUS STOP 5 DAYS A WEEK IN THE MORNING AND ONE BUS STOP 5 DAYS A WEEK IN THE AFTERNOON.

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Athletics

STUDENT ATHLETES SET NEW RECORDS

Tippecanoe High School Tippecanoe High School senior Abby Hughes, a senior Bryce Conley, a varsity team varsity cross country team member, broke the school member, set a new course record for career record at the Northmont DIGS. She now has a Invitational! His career total of 1075! The performance contributed team is currently 7-0 with to the team’s first place plenty of volleyball left in finish. The team travels to the season. Abby will the Tiffin Carnival Classic continue to add to her and Trinity Valkyrie record. Invitational in Kentucky.

THIS WEEK IN TIPPECANOE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Tuesday, September 3rd 7:15 PM Home Soccer Boys Varsity vs. Piqua High School Tipp City Park 5:30 PM Home Soccer Boys JV vs. Piqua High School Tipp City Park 9:00 AM Away Boys Varsity @ 33rd Annual Firebird Golf Invitational Kettering Fairmont High School 4:30 PM Away Girls Varsity vs. Beavercreek High School Tennis Courts 7:00 PM Away Volleyball Girls Varsity vs. Fairborn High School Fairborn High School Gymnasium 6:45 PM Away Football Boys 8th vs. Mad River Middle School Stebbins High School Edmundson Stadium 5:30 PM Away Volleyball Girls JV vs. Fairborn High School Fairborn High School Gymnasium 4:30 PM Home Golf Boys JV vs. Bellbrook High School Cassel Hills Golf Course 5:30 PM Away Football Boys 7th vs. Mad River Middle School Stebbins High School Edmundson Stadium Wednesday, September 4th 7:15 PM Away Soccer Girls Varsity vs. Piqua High School Piqua Wertz Soccer Stadium 5:30 PM Away Soccer Girls JV vs. Piqua High School Piqua Wertz Soccer Stadium 5:45 PM Home Golf Boys Varsity vs. Fairborn High School Cassel Hills Golf Course 4:00 PM Away Tennis Girls Varsity vs. Milton Union High School Milton Union High School Tennis Courts 7:00 PM Home Volleyball Girls Varsity vs. Troy High School Tippecanoe High School Gymnasium 4:30 PM Home Volleyball Girls Freshman vs. Troy High School Tippecanoe High School Gymnasium 5:30 PM Home Volleyball Girls JV vs. Troy High School Tippecanoe High School Gymnasium Page 5 Quick News

Thursday, September 5th

7:00 PM Away Football Boys Varsity vs. Springfield Shawnee High School Springfield Shawnee Dave Long Memorial Std.

4:30 PM Away Golf Girls Varsity vs. Bethel High School Cliffside Golf Course

4:30 PM Away Tennis Girls Varsity vs. Greenville City Schools Greenville Senior High School Tennis Courts Saturday, September 7th

9:00 AM Away Cross Country Boys Varsity @ Brookville Invitational Golden Gate Park Golden Gate Park

10:10 AM Away Cross Country Girls Varsity @ Brookville Invitational Golden Gate Park

10:00 AM Away Tennis Girls Varsity @ Doubles Tournament Centerville High School Tennis Courts

10:00 AM Home Football Boys JV vs. Springfield Shawnee High School Tipp City Park

10:00 AM Away Football Boys Freshman vs. Wayne High School Wayne High School Good Samaritan Athletic Fields

Don’t forget to follow Tippecanoe Athletics on Twitter - @TippRedDevils and @TippecanoeAD

Tippecanoe Middle School Week of September 2nd Time Sport Opponent Location Tuesday, September 3rd 5:30 A Volleyball 7th Fairborn Baker Middle School 7:00 A Volleyball 8th Fairborn Baker Middle School Wednesday, September 4th 5:30 A Football 7th Mad River Stebbins HS 7:00 A Football 8th Mad River Stebbins HS Thursday, September 5th 5:30 H Volleyball 7th Greenville Greenville Jr. High 7:00 H Volleyball 8th Greenville Greenville Jr. High Saturday, September 7th 10:00 A Cross Country Brookville Brookville

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ACT Test Prep

Intensive, six-hour seminar covering test format and structure, what content appears on the test, and ACT specific testing & time management strategies. Provider: Dave Dobos, MIT alumnus. Workbook included, bring paper and pencil to take notes. Tipp Middle School $79 resident, $89 nonresident Wed. & Thurs., Oct. 16 & 17, 6-9 pm Tues. & Wed., Dec., 3 & 4, 6-9 pm

41st Annual Run for the Mums

Saturday, September 28, 2019 8:00 AM sharp! Race will be held rain or shine. Registration: $25.00 postmarked by Sept. 20th, includes t-shirt; $20.00 no shirt. No Refunds.

Late Registration: Sept. 28, 6:30-7:45 am, at Tipp City Park Roundhouse, $25 (Additional $10 charge for run shirt if available)

Register at: tmcomservices.org or www.speedy-feet.com

Course is TAC Certified. Gently rolling scenic course through Tipp City neighborhoods and country side. Splits at every mile, radio spotters, and water station available. Restrooms at the start and end of race. NO PETS AND/OR HEADPHONES ALLOWED.

Divisions: Male and Female age as of 9/20/19 – 9 & Under, 10-14 , 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40- 44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & up.

Awards: Top Male/Female overall and Male/Female top three (3) finishers in each age division.

College Application & Essay Assistance by Erin McKenzie at the Tipp City Public Library September is College Savings Month. For Juniors & Seniors thinking about going to college, we will have Ms. McKenzie, a college consultant, at the Tipp City Library to assist with filling out college applications and essays for entrance into college on Thursday, September 19th at 7 PM in the meeting room.