WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT ON TIPPECANOE MIDDLE SCHOOL
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK: Will Winter ever go away?
Just as we thought we were through the hard part of winter, we get hit again. I guess
Punxsutawney Phil and Buckeye Chuck were correct in their winter predictions.
This past Thursday pushed us beyond our five day calamity day limit so we will be making
this day up through the use of our Blizzard Bags. Assignments made for Thursday’s day
will be due on Monday. Please make sure that your student has them ready to go so we can
count them as being excused for the day.
We have made it through the first couple days of new state assessments. We have
experienced very little issues with technology and our kids are doing an unbelievable job.
In speaking with the students, they feel very confident that they have done well. Please
continue to praise and encourage your students for their efforts. All we can ask is that
they put forth their best efforts and in the sessions that I have observed we could not
ask any more from our students. As we finish our first few groups, parents should be very
proud of their children.
BLIZZARD BAGS
Again, this year, Tipp City Exempted Village Schools will implement the Blizzard Bag/e-Day
in the event the district exceeds five calamity days. Should the district opt for this
experience, the Superintendent will announce his decision on the day of the school
cancellation. The feedback from students, parents, and staff helped administrators
improve upon this initiative introduced last winter. We hope these clarifications and
modifications listed below will help make the Blizzard Bag/e-Day a positive learning
experience for students.
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Blizzard Bag e-Day assignments will be posted to the teacher’s website by 9:00 a.m.
on the designated calamity day.
Teachers will be accessible periodically via the school email during the period of the
regular school day to answer questions.
The assignment should be relevant and specific to current topics of study.
Students must return the completed work within two school days of the date the
assignment is posted.
All completed work will be graded.
Students who do not have access to the internet need to contact the teacher(s)
upon return to school to make arrangements and confirm deadlines.
Work that is not completed by its due date will result in a failing grade for that
work and an unexcused absence for that class.
If 75% of assignments are not completed it will be considered an unexcused
absence for the entire day.
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STATE ASSESSMENT CALCULATORS
On the math section of the new assessments there are two sections. One section is a
calculator-free section while the other allows calculators to be used with certain
limitations. Students may use their own and we will have a few on hand but it is important
that if they use their own it has to meet the following requirements:
Sixth and Seventh Grade = Four function calculators that have square roots and
percentages
Eighth Grade = Scientific calculators
High School Level Courses = Graphing calculator.
Students will not be permitted to use any other calculator but those listed above.
Example: Even though it has fewer functions, a student taking Accelerated Geometry will
not be able to use a four function calculator. They must use a graphing calculator such as a
TI 85.
RACHEL’S CHALLENGE
Our word of the Week: Rachel’s Challenge-Word of the week: positive – thinking about the good
qualities of someone or something
Weekly goal: Choose to be positive and have a grateful attitude.
FIVE IDEAS OF RACHEL’S CHALLENGE
1.
Look for the best in others
2. Dream Big
3. Choose Positive Influences
4. Speak with kindness
5. Start your own CHAIN REACTION
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
Tippecanoe Middle School was selected to represent schools across the nation by participating in the
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). We had close to 80 students participate in one of
the core subject areas. Nothing but praise and positives came from the four test coordinators regarding
the efforts and behavior of our students.
THANK YOU TO SWEETS BY CHRISTY IN HELPING US REWARD OUR TEST TAKERS WITH A
SMALL CUPCAKE FOR THEIR EFFORTS. AS ALWAYS, THEY WERE OUTSTANDING
ONLINE YEARBOOK SALE – Yearbooks can now be purchased for the 20142015 school year. Please go to YBPay.lifetouch.com and use Yearbook Code: 6538915 to
order.
IF you are unable to order online, please send cash, check or money order to the
office. Yearbook cost is $25.00 and checks should be made payable to: Tipp City
Schools. The last day to order will be March 6th.
SCIENCE FAIR
Congratulations to the Tipp City students in grades 5 through 12 who received a “Superior” rating
on their science research projects at the Miami County Science Day. They are Heidi Allen, Tim
Andrews, Jacob Bowerman, Alissa Buynak, Cooper Calk, Madison Carner, Allison Chitwood, Ashley
Cook, Zach Dix,Emily Doll, Jack Dunaway, Cameron Earl, Emily Gootzeit, Kaitlyn Gustavson, Makinley
Harrison, Brandon Hood, Anna Klepinger, Mia Larned, Jacob Miller, Jessica Miller, Lauren Orem,
Gretchen Riggle, Erin Rogers, Samantha Rowland, Nathan Schall, Kate Schinaman, Tearni Stringer,
Samantha Thieman, Kara Trimbach, Leena Vyas, Abby Walker, Olivia Wilson, Nathan Woo, Sarah
Woo, and Bennett Yunker.
These students are eligible to advance to District Science Day held at Central State University in
March.
Students receiving a superior at District may go on to the State contest held at Ohio State
University in May.
ATHLETIC UPDATE
CBC Champions!!!!! Congratulations to our 7th grade girls’ basketball team for winning the
CBC tournament. Coach Finfrock and the girls played a great game for the victory. I would
also like to congratulate Coach Lindenauer and the 8th grade team for their second place
finish in the CBC tournament. The girls lost a hard fought battle with an extremely tough
team from Tecumseh.
Due to the cold weather, the boys tournament games will be played here at the MS on
Saturday, February 21st with the 7th grade beginning at 10:00 am and the 8th grade teams
tipping off shortly after the morning game. Both of our boys teams are playing in the semifinals. The Championship game will move to Tuesday, Feb. 24 with the 7th graders playing
at 5:30 and 8th following at Northridge.
Please remember that we can only accept CBC passes for these games due to the fact it is
the CBC tournament.
TMS CLUBS
Spreading Love
Tippecanoe Middle School students in Friends of Rachel and Student Council combined
forces to make handmade Valentines for veterans and senior citizens. It was a fun, crafty,
creative time for these student volunteers from both clubs
CURRENT 6TH GRADERS
The Ohio Department of Health requires students entering the seventh grade to
receive a Tdap (tetanus, Diphtheria and pertussis booster) immunization. Parents are
encouraged to speak with their primary care physician to see if the Tdap booster is
needed for their child and to schedule an appointment to receive the immunization.
All students entering the seventh grade must receive the vaccination by the start of
the school year. Ohio law allows a 14 school day period for compliance; however, as
with other school immunization requirements, students are subject to exclusion from
school if they do not provide documentation of the Tdap booster within this time
frame. For more information, parents should contact their primary care physician or
health care provider.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MONDAY – FEBRUARY 23
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Chess Club
3:15
TUESDAY – FEBRUARY 24
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Student Council Meeting
2:30-3:30
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Drama Club
2:30 – 3:30
WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 25
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Intramurals
2:30
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7th Grade Power of the Pen Practice 2:30-3:45
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8th Grade Power of the Pen Practice
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Yearbook
2:30 – 3:30
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Owl-some Reading Club
2:35 – 3:15
2:30-4:00
Rm. 204
THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 26
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STEM Club
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FOR / Student Council
2:30 – 3:30
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Winter Sports Awards
6:00
PLANNING AHEAD?
MARCH 2- MARCH 5 NO TITLE I
Fri.
Mar. 13
Spring Pictures
Fri.
Mar. 20
Third Quarter Ends