Tipp City Exempted Village Schools

Volume 4, Issue 18 Quick News January 7, 2019

Superintendent’s Thoughts Dr. Gretta Kumpf The safety of our students and staff is a top priority for Tipp City Schools. Most recently, all certified and classified employees completed ALICE Active Shooter Civilian Response Training in partnership with the Tipp City Police Department. This includes administrators, teachers, aides, custodians, cafeteria workers, secretaries, and support staff. ALICE is an acronym for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate that describes options people can use to most effectively respond to an aggressive intruder or active shooter situation. The training encourages staff to respond to an emergency based on their situation with the knowledge they have available. The district and police department also hosted a community event for local residents to learn about ALICE and how it can be applied in their personal lives. Thank you to Sargent Chris Graham for his support in our effort to bring this training to our district and to our trainers: Officer Corey Rismiller; Mike Vagedes, LT Ball Intermediate principal; Clay Lavercombe, Tippecanoe Middle School assistant principal; Nick Petro, Broadway Elementary physical education teacher. The next level of staff training will take place in February. WE are TIPP! Two Tipp Schools Recognized by State Board of Education

Congratulations to Nevin Coppock Elementary School and LT Ball Intermediate School for earning an overall grade of “A” on the 2017-2018 School Report Card. As an Overall A Award winner, each school’s report card shows the school is demonstrating high academic performance and building bright futures for students of every background and ability level. “Every day, Ohio’s schools do the challenging but rewarding work of educating our students and building the future of our state,” said State Board of Education President Tess Elshoff. “The State Board of Education is proud to recognize these students, teachers, administrators and parents for their accomplishments.” Ohio’s strategic plan for education, Each Child, Our Future, is the state’s plan to ensure each student is challenged, prepared and empowered for his or her future by way of an excellent prekindergarten through grade 12 education. Thank you to all of those who contributed to this accomplishment.

Thank you to the Tipp City Foundation for awarding grants to Tipp City Schools. The funds support educational experiences for students that foster the district’s tradition of excellence. Since its founding in 1943, the Tipp City Foundation has awarded more than $2.2 million.

Virtual Reality — $1,240.52 immerses 3rd - 5th grade students in the technical world with the purchase of virtual reality kits. Teacher-led, the class follows lectures while wearing futuristic headgear. Breakout Rooms — $800 breaks beyond traditional teaching methods in the Design Thinking Class with “breakout rooms”. These 7th and 8th grade students will work in teams to investigate open-ended problem solving as well as create challenges for other students to explore. Lego Stations — $650 stacks the future of STEM learning in favor of Broadway Elementary students through the purchase of a LEGO station for the library. Fiber Arts — $304.03 strengthens fine motor muscles of 2nd and 3rd grade students by underwriting the costs of a new fiber arts curriculum. Weaving, sewing and felting are examples of the new skills these 400 students will learn. Scientific Discovery — $289.10 purchases owl pellets for 2nd grade dissectors. “Indigestible parts from prey (such as teeth, skulls, claws, and feathers) are too dangerous to pass through the digestive tract. So, the owl's gizzard compacts them into a pellet that it regurgitates.” Page 2 Quick News

THANK YOU TEE FOR THE EDUCATIONAL GRANTS Thank you to the Tippecanoe Educational Endowment for supporting Tipp City Schools. TEE recently awarded more than $17,000 worth of grants that support students and staff. The Tippecanoe Educational Endowment is a fund to promote programs and activities of Tipp City Schools through donations and gifts. Funds are used to promote excellence in student achievement, academic growth, hands-on learning experiences, conflict resolution, fine arts, performing arts, athletics, and enrichment programs.

Tippecanoe Educational Endowment Grant Requests Approved for Allocation:

 $2,000 Nevin Coppock Elementary Project Based Learning: How to Design our Outdoor Space to Learn  $300 Nevin Coppock Elementary Play-Based Learning Materials  $960 Broadway Elementary Johnston Farm Field Trip  $312 Broadway Elementary Flexible Seating for the Library  $620 LT Ball Intermediate Carillon Historical Park: Learning outside of the Four Walls  $2,000 LT Ball Intermediate Virtual Reality Headsets  $1,514 Tippecanoe Middle School Kitchen Flip or Flop (New cookware, mixers, utensils)  $1,800 Tippecanoe Middle School Shelley Pearsall Author visit-All School Read  $953 Tippecanoe Middle School TMS Courtyard Project  $500 Tippecanoe Middle School 8th Grade Leader T-shirts  $998 Tippecanoe High School Digital Photography  $920 Tippecanoe High School LGBT Student Support & Awareness Materials  $2,000 Tippecanoe High School Building Code Compliance Materials  $1,592 Tippecanoe High School Document Camera for Visual Learners in Language Arts  $600 LT Ball Intermediate 2019 State Science Day Registration Tippecanoe Middle School Tippecanoe High School

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to LT Ball Intermediate Students of the Month for December. Each month, teachers nominate students who are working hard, doing well in the classroom, and being kind to others. The students know how to be responsible, be respectful and have integrity.

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This powerful program covers basics concerning the evolution of the mobile and broadband world as it relates to student communication including inappropriate online behavior and bullying. Stephen Smith, president of A Wired Family LLC, is a former high school teacher and coach who has 25 years of experience in the world of film video and interactive media development. For the past 17 years, he has worked exclusively in the telecommunications industry. CANCELLEDHe will provide an overview for parents and others on the consequences of students sexting, cyberbullying, and online privacy while examining the technologies that enable, but can also reduce, these practices.

January C Friday, January 11 Second Quarter/First Semester Ends Monday, January 21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School A February Friday, February 15 Teacher In-Service-No Classes L Monday, February 18 Presidents' Day - No School March E Friday, March 22 Third Quarter Ends Mon, 3/25 – Fri, 3/29 Spring Break - No School N April Friday, April 19 Good Friday, No School D May Monday, May 27 Memorial Day – No School A Thursday, May 30 Second Semester / Fourth Quarter Ends - Last Day for Students Friday, May 31 Teacher Record Day R June Mon., 6/3 – Fri, 6/7 Calamity Make-Up Days if necessary Page 5 Quick News

Athletics

Congratulations Congratulations to Tippecanoe High School senior Ian Yunker who signed his letter of intent to continue his and academic careers at Morehead State University. Ian is pictured with his parents, Heather and Keith, and his brother Ben.

Wrestling tournament results The Tippecanoe High School team wrestled tough this past weekend at the Milton Union Invitational. The team finished 6th overall with nine wrestlers placing in the tournament. Evan Stonerock placed highest for the Red Devils by taking 2nd at 145. Other place winners are Elliot Abrams 4th - 106, Alec Smallwood 4th-113, Henry Murry 6th -126, Tyler Bruno 6th-132, Colin Hanrahan 5th-152, Ethan Royce 6th-152, Brad Dettwiller 6th-160, Blake Cyphyers 4th- 170. Congratulations to all of the wrestlers!

THS Swim Team Results

The Tippecanoe High School swim team recently competed at Wright State University against Miamisburg and Dayton Carroll. The girls team won the varsity and JV events. The boys varsity won and the boys JV tied Dayton Carroll beating Miamisburg. Varsity competitors who placed top 3 in their events include: Matt Poynter, Simone King, Ben Prenger, Kathryn Oen, Alexis Cook, Tori Prenger, Jack McMaken, Madison Leonard, Alex Burkey, and Andrew Doviak. Swimmers finishing in top 3 of JV events are Mackenzie Dix, Austin Rogers, Ben Huber, Preston Connors, Victoria Molnar, Annie Sinning, Katie Taylor, Beniyah Channel, Jake Catrone, Emma Hews, Sarah Lui, and Kailey Longo. The Red Devils swim this Saturday at 7:00 PM for Senior Night at the YMCA! The team hopes to see a lot of support for the seniors at their last regular home meet against state-ranked Mariemont and Springfield Greenon! Page 6 Quick News

This Week in Tippecanoe High School Athletics

Tuesday, January 8th 6:00 PM Home Boys JV vs. Springboro High School Tippecanoe High School Gymnasium 4:30 PM Home Basketball Boys Freshman vs. Springboro High School Tippecanoe High School Gymnasium 7:30 PM Home Basketball Boys Varsity vs. Springboro High School Tippecanoe High School Gymnasium Wednesday, January 9th 6:00 PM Home Basketball Girls JV vs. Fairborn High School Tippecanoe High School Gymnasium 7:30 PM Home Basketball Girls Varsity vs. Fairborn High School Tippecanoe High School Gymnasium 4:00 PM Home Boys Varsity vs. Sidney High School Troy Bowl 4:00 PM Home Bowling Girls Varsity vs. Sidney High School Troy Bowl Thursday, January 10th 4:00 PM Away Bowling Boys Varsity vs. Piqua High School Troy Bowl 4:00 PM Away Bowling Girls Varsity vs. Piqua High School Troy Bowl Friday, January 11th 6:00 PM Away Basketball Boys JV vs. Fairborn High School Baker Middle School Gymnasium 4:30 PM Away Basketball Boys Freshman vs. Fairborn High School Baker Middle School Gymnasium 7:30 PM Away Basketball Boys Varsity vs. Fairborn High School Baker Middle School Gymnasium Saturday, January 12th 10:00 AM Away Wrestling Boys Varsity vs. 17 schools Lima Senior High School Gymnasium 7:00 PM Home Coed Varsity vs. Greenon High School Miami County YMCA

Tippecanoe Middle School Week of January 7th Time Sport Opponent Location Monday, January 7th 5:30 H Boys BB 7th Vandalia TMS 6:30 H Boys BB 8th Vandalia TMS Tuesday, January 8th 5:30 A Girls BB 7th at Xenia Warner MS 6:30 A Girls BB 8th at Xenia Warner MS Wednesday, January 9th 5:30 A Boys BB 7th at Springfield Gold Schaefer MS 6:30 A Boys BB 8th at Springfield Gold Schaefer MS Thursday, January 10th 5:30 H Girls BB 7th Troy TMS 6:30 H Girls BB 8th Troy TMS Saturday, January 12 9:00 A Wrestling Kettering Quad KMS 10:00 A Boys BB 7th at Piqua Piqua MS 11:30 A Boys BB 8th at Piqua TMS

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Tipp City Public Library invites all ages to participate in the Winter Reading Challenge going on now. Earn coupons to area businesses and raffle tickets for the Grand Prize drawing in February.