WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT ON TIPPECANOE MIDDLE SCHOOL
HAPPY THANKSSGIVING!!!!
RACHEL’S CHALLENGE
Our word of the Week: Rachel’s Challenge-Word of the week: Leader – a person who has
commanding authority or gives guidance.
Weekly goal: Take time to express your thankfulness to those people in your life.
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
POWER OF THE PEN TEAMS BENEFIT FROM THE OPTIMIST CLUB’S
GENEROSITY
The Tipp Middle School Power of the Pen team would like to thank the Tipp City Optimists Club
for their generous donation to help offset the costs of tournaments for the team. Pictured
are the president of the Optimist Club, Christine White, Bridget Hughes, 7th grade coach,
and Amy Armentrout, 8th grade coach. Tournaments typically cost the team over a thousand
dollars, which has been raised in the past through fundraising. The Power of the Pen team is
very appreciative for the Optimists' generosity.
GIRLS IN SCIENCE
On Friday, November 14, ten female middle school students were able to participate in a Girls in
Science seminar at Edison Community College. The girls that attended the seminar were Stephanie
Fink, Leena Vyas, Caitlyn Hood, Alexis Cook, Hallie Thompson, Annie Livesay, Jillian Zuzolo, Isabelle
Crow, Katie Taylor, and Jackie Bashore.
The goal of the convention was to allow the girls to explore different fields of science, technology,
engineering and mathematics. The girls from the middle school chose to explore robotics,
healthcare, crime scene investigation and much more.
The girls had the opportunity to participate in a writing contest prior to the event. Seven of the 10
students participated, including 86 other writers from surrounding schools. The essay was aimed
toward a fictional character named MITSE that showed exceptional skills in STEM, as well as skills
essential to be a career bound students. The writers were to compare themselves to this fictional
character by explaining ways in which they are career bound and exceptional in the areas of
science, technology, engineering and mathematics. A big congratulations goes out to Leena Vyas as
the 1st place essay writer. Leena brought home an IPad and a gift card.
Another contest held at the convention was a “selfie” contest. The girls were to take pictures
throughout their day and post them on Instagram using an assigned hashtag. Once again, Tipp
brought home the gold thanks to Stephanie Fink. Stephanie posted a picture of all the middle school
students representing the conference symbol on their wrists. Stephanie won an IPod.
BUS PASS REQUEST ARE FOR EMERGENCY PURPOSES.
FOR THE SAFETY OF STUDENTS ALL BUS PASS REQUESTS REQUIRE A 48 HOUR NOTICE
AND ARE DEPENDENT UPON SEAT AVAILABILITY. A WRITTEN REQUEST MUST BE TURNED
INTO THE BUILDING OFFICE OF THE SCHOOL THE STUDENT ATTENDS. TIPP CITY
SCHOOLS DOES NOT HONOR REQUEST FOR "PLAYDATE" TRANSPORTATION. WE REQUEST
NOTES OR EMAILS FROM BOTH PARENTS OF THE STUDENTS IF ONE STUDENT IS GOING
TO ANOTHER STUDENT’S HOUSE.
EXAMPLES OF CONSIDERED REQUEST:
1) DAYCARE/BABY SITTER
2) TO WORK ON A SCHOOL PROJECT
3) PARENT OUT OF TOWN
THE REQUEST MUST INCLUDE:
DATE
STUDENT NAME
REASON FOR REQUEST
NAME & ADDRESS OF WHERE THE STUDENT IS COMING FROM OR GOING TO
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE
PHONE NUMBER TO REACH PARENT
CTC TRIP RE-SCHEDULED: Due to the Snow Day this past Monday, we have had to re-schedule
the 8th grade CTC trip. Monday’s 8th grade CTC visit is rescheduled for December 9 th. Tuesday’s
visit is rescheduled for December 10th.
LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW
It is so hard to believe that we have already had a snow day and a two hour delay and it is not even
Thanksgiving. At least we are not in Buffalo. This year, the state has moved away from minimum
number of days to a minimum number of hours. The district has decided to address snow days in a
similar manner like we have done in the past. After FIVE full days out of school, not counting
delays, we will then start looking at making up additional days. How those days will be made up has
not been determined at this point. Hopefully, this winter will be kinder and gentler than last year’s.
Congratulations to our TMS winners of the Annual Tipp Monroe Community Services
Turkey Coloring Contest;
1st place: JC Rouse
2nd place: Hallie Tanner
3rd place: Simone King
CONFERENCES
Parents: TMS will have parent/teacher conferences on Dec. 4 th. Please call the office to make an
appointment with the teacher(s) that you would like to meet with. Conferences are 20 minutes and
grouped if you would like to meet with more than one teacher.
LET THE CHALLENGE BEGIN
Please collect Box Tops and Labels For Education UPCs over Thanksgiving from your parents,
relatives, neighbors, etc. Dec. 1-12 we will collect them by grade level (6th, 7th and 8th) and reward
the grade that brings in the most with an ice-cream sundae after lunch on Dec. 19th.
GRADE CHECKS
A great way for parents and students to stay on top of grades is through the Parent Internet
Viewer. (PIV) With a simple username and password, you have instant access to grades. You also
have access to a variety of reports e-mailed to you daily, weekly, or bi-weekly, basis. Current grade
report, low grade alert (set at any % you would like), daily attendance, unexcused absence
notification, and posted assignments all can be established by a few quick clicks of the mouse. If
you do not have the usernames and passwords, please contact the main office.
Needy Basket of Southern Miami County
Needy Basket will once again be distributing our annual holiday meal baskets of food, toys,
and gift certificates on Saturday, December 20, to needy families in Tipp City, Bethel
Township, and Monroe Township who are experiencing financial difficulties. Also offered are
clothing vouchers donated by The Clothesline. Attached you will find a link to the
application. Families need to respond by December 1.
2014 XMAS Basket
Application2.pdf
IS YOUR DOG ON THE “NICE” LIST FOR CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR?
IF SO, BUY THEM (OR ANY OTHER DOG YOU KNOW) A BAG OF 40 HOMEMADE DOG TREATS
FOR $5 A BAG (half of the profit goes BACK to Pets & People)
WHERE: AT LUNCH TO SUPPORT POWER OF THE PEN
WHEN: STARTING NOVEMBER 17
Pets & People focuses on the desire of adults with Developmental Disabilities to shine as hard
workers who are proud of the products they make and the independence they earn from
a paycheck.
ONE CALL NOW AND EMAIL ALERTS
These are great ways to get information quickly from both the building and the district. You can
sign up for these services by visiting the district’s website at www.tippcityschools.com.
GIFTED UPDATE
If you have a student who is identified as gifted and wish to be added to mailing list for
the Gifted Gazette, please email me at nwilson@tippcity.k12.oh.us . Attached is the link to
this month’s Gifted Gazette.
Nov 2014.pdf
Destination Imagination teams will soon be forming in Tipp City Schools for students
in grades kindergarten–high school. Team members engage in creativity, problem solving,
and teamwork, individually and together, with DI Challenges. If you are interested contact:
Pam Staub at pkstaub@tippcity.k12.oh.us
VIDEO ANNOUNCEMENTS NOW AT TMS
With the help of our new assistant principal, Ms. Brashear, we are video recording our
announcements each day. Different students are chosen each day to read the announcements that
teachers can show each day. Since we are still in the early stages of this, we are still working on
getting this to run smoothly. If you are interested in seeing these, you should be able to use the
following link to connect to them. Please let us know if it does not work.
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BwKAyyaaJ9StTXhYeWFoVlAyU28&usp=sharing
SCHOOL FEES / PAY-TO-PARTICPATE FEES
REMINDER all students fees may be paid in the front office. Our office hours are 7:15 am – 3:00
pm. Payment plans can be set up or you may use a credit card by going to the Tipp City Schools
website and using the www.payforit.net. Please contact the main office at 667-8454 if you have any
questions. As our clubs begin to meet, student fees must be paid before students are permitted to
participate in these activities.
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month with Friday November 14, 2014 being
“World Diabetes Day.”
Tippecanoe Middle School students and staff participated in the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation-Kids for a Cure) theme day on Friday November 14th to help support,
educate and raise awareness about diabetes and the need for a cure.
Between the staff and students we were able to raise $320.
Thank you for your support!!!
ATHLETIC UPDATE
CHEERLEADERS
Winter sports pictures have been rescheduled for Dec. 1st.
Congratulations to the 7th and 8th grade cheerleading squad on their tough fight on Saturday at
the CBC competition. The girls placed 3rd out of 7 squads in their division.
Girls’ Basketball opens their season on Thursday, December 4th against the Raiders from Ben Logan.
Game time is 5:30. We are trying something new for this game. For a donation of a non-perishable food
item that will go to support the Tipp City Needy Basket, you can get into the game free of charge to
enjoy a great night of basketball. What a great way to not only support our student athletes but also
support a great local organization.
Boys’ basketball opens their season by travelling to take on the Versailles Tigers on Saturday,
December 6 with tip off at 10:00 am.
Wrestlers open their season on Saturday, December 6 th by travelling to Valley View.
IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN THE WRESTLING TEAM. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED YOU
MUST HAVE A COMPLETED PHYSICAL AND AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL FORM ON FILE. PLEASE
LET MS. BRASHEAR KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. THE TEAM IS OPEN TO ALL 7 TH
AND 8TH GRADE BOYS AND GIRLS WHO HAVE MET THE OHSAA AND DISTRICT ELIGIBILITY
GUIDELINES
Any student that plans to try out for a school sponsored sport must have a Sports Physical and
Emergency Medical Form on file before the tryout date. These forms can be found on the school
website. All school fees must be paid or addressed with a payment plan prior to participating.
Participation fees must be paid prior to the first contest.
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY: Students must be passing FIVE (5) classes with a minimum of a 1.5
GPA in order to be eligible to participate in school sponsored athletics. This determination is based
on quarter grades.
NEW THIS YEAR FROM OHSAA: Once a student completes their 6 th grade year, they are only
eligible for MS sports for 4 consecutive semesters. What this means is that students who are
retained in the middle school in 7th grade, they can only compete one more year at 7 th grade. Once
they moved to 8th, they would not be permitted to compete again until they reach the high school.
TMS CLUBS
STUDENT COUNCIL
TMS Student Council will be collecting donations for Project Believe. Collection time is limited so
please make donations before Friday, December 12th.
For more information on Project Believe go to www.facebook.com/projectbelieve
or contact Tammie Rafferty at info@project-believe.net or www.project-believe.net or 937-2663074.
All donations must be new and meet hospital safety regulations. No items with glass, metal, string,
sharp points/edges or erasers.
The items they are collecting this year include:
Slippers
Winter hats
Handmade scarves
Gloves
Small/medium stuffed animals
Puzzles
Board Games
Socks
Underwear
Pajamas
Fleece blankets
Winter hats
Crayons
Journals
Calendars
Playing cards
Lego sets
Matchbox cars
Art supplies
Coloring/activity book
OUTDOOR CLUB
The Outdoor Club will travel to RiverScape MetroPark for ice-skating on December 18th from 2:205:30. Permission slips are available from Mrs. Murray or Mrs. Stucke.
Click the link for information about
RiverScape: http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/RiverScape/Home.aspx
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MONDAY – DECEMBER 1

Winter Sports Pictures
TUESDAY – DECEMBER 2

Student Council Meeting
7:00-7:30 AM
Miss Drexler’s Rm.
WEDNESDAY – DECEMBER 3

Intramurals
2:30
th

Power of the Pen Practice - 7 grade - 2:30 – 3:45

Power of the Pen Practice – 8th grade – 2:30 - 4:00

Yearbook
2:30

Owl-some Reading Club
2:35 – 3:15
Media Lab
Rm. 204
THURSDAY – DECEMEBR 4

Parent / Teacher Conferences
3:00-7:00

Girls’ Basketball vs. Ben Logan
5:30
FRIDAY – DECEMBER 5

INTERIM GRADES AVAILABLE TO PARENTS
SATURDAY – DECEMBER 6

GBB vs. Versailles
10:00

BBB at Versailles
10:00

WR at Valley View
PLANNING AHEAD?
Tue.
Dec. 9
8th grade CTC make-up trip
Wed.
Dec. 10
Yearbook Group Pictures
8th Grade CTC make-up trip
Thur.
Dec. 11
Band Concert
6:30
Boys BB vs. Urbana
5:00
8th Grade Girls BB @ Urbana
5:00
7th Grade Girls BB @ Mad River
5:00
Sat.
Dec. 13
Wrestling Holiday Tournament
10:00
Mon.
Dec. 15
BB @ Graham
5:30
GBB vs. Graham
5:30
THS
THS
Tue.
Dec. 16
Choir Concert
6:30
THS
Wed.
Dec. 17
Senior Citizen Breakfast
9:00-10:30
Thur.
Dec. 18
BB @ Indian Lake
5:30
LT Ball
GBB vs. Indian Lake
Fri.
Dec. 19
5:30
Last Day before Winter Break
Annual Senior Citizens Holiday Breakfast
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Please join us at:
LT Ball Intermediate School
575 N. Hyatt St
RSVP: 667-8444
By Friday, December 12th
Hosted by Tipp City Exempted Village Schools, City of Tipp City,
& Tipp City Chamber of Commerce
Entertainment by Tipp City Students