Volume 5, Issue 14

December 9, 2019

Tipp City Exempted

Village Schools

Quick News Superintendent’s Thoughts

Dr. Gretta Kumpf

This morning , before the start of the work day, my staff at the Board of Education arrived with dozens of cookies and other snacks. It is part of an office tradition and one I truly value. We assemble and deliver holiday cookie trays to each of our schools, bus garage, and maintenance department so our colleagues know how much we appreciate them. It is our small way of spreading holiday cheer and saying thank you for all you do to make our district outstanding and being a part of our tradition of excellence. We also deliver the cookie trays to our Tipp City partners such as the police and fire departments, library, and Tipp Monroe Community Services. It is our way of reminding the organizations and their employees that we appreciated all they do to keep our community a safe, wonderful place to live and work. Traditions bring people together, build bonds, and foster a sense of belonging. These rituals need not be large or flamboyant to have significance, meaning and a positive impact. And, who doesn’t enjoy a cookie or two especially at this time of the year?! It is yet another example that puts a smile on our faces knowing “WE are TIPP! TOGETHER WE ARE EXTRAORDINARY”

Tippecanoe High School Earns National Recognition Newsweek ranked Tippecanoe High School as a top 5,000 STEM High School. More than 30,000 high schools were analyzed over a three year period. The top 5,000 schools were curated from STEM.org Educational ResearchTM using a proprietary scoring logic that took into consideration a broad set of quantitative and qualitative data inputs collected. This prestigious honor recognizes schools in the United States that have skilled teachers who keep up with developments in the STEM fields and create dynamic learning environments. The purpose was to determine which schools offer their students engaging experiences in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics while preparing them for post-secondary success. THS ranked number 1,726 among public schools.

Congratulations to this month’s Super Citizens

Congratulations to the most recent Broadway Elementary School Super Citizens. Teachers nominated these 2nd and 3rd graders for exhibiting the character trait of generosity which can come in the form of volunteerism and kindness to others. The Broadway students are also good examples to others for living the principals of the district’s PBIS. They know how to be responsible, be respectful, and have integrity.

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Congratulations to the Tippecanoe Middle School Rock Stars for the week of December 2. 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: Patti Gross 8th Grade: Jeremy Walland (not pictured) 7th Grade: Gavin Weaver 6th Grade: Hannah Cundiff

THE TMS ROCK STARS

S T E M

LT Ball Intermediate 5th graders presented their research projects to classmates and parents at the annual Science Gallery. The project emphasizes the use of the scientific method. Some students will be invited to participate and compete at the Miami County Science Day to be held at Tippecanoe High School in February.

Nevin Coppock Kindergarten Students Perform Holiday Program

Nevin Coppock kindergarten students did an amazing job performing at their Holiday Program. They knew all of their lines, the words to many songs, and the hand movements to accompany each piece. Thank you to their music teacher Jennifer Wightman who does a wonderful job creating this memorable event and nurturing a love for music in young children!

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Nevin Coppock First Graders Perform The Big Chill

Nevin Coppock first graders warmed the hearts of their parents and guests with their rendition of The Big Chill. Watching young children perform on stage is a sure way to get into the holiday spirit. Thank you to music teacher Stephen Monath for this cute and endearing show!

Kindergarten Students Decorate the Fire Station Christmas Tree

Nevin Coppock Elementary students walked to the Tipp City Fire Station with their handcrafted Christmas ornaments to decorate the station’s tree located in the main lobby. This just might be one of the cutest Christmas trees in Tipp City. Thank you to the department for the warm welcome and the delicious cookies!

BROADWAY STUDENTS BUSY AT LITTLE ELVES WORKSHOP

Thank you to PIE for organizing and hosting the Little Elves Workshop at Broadway Elementary. Students enjoyed making gifts for people on their holiday gift lists.

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Helping Others

Members of the Tippecanoe High School Interact Club volunteered their time to brighten the holiday season for others. Earlier this month the students went to the Dayton Masonic Temple to help distribute gifts with the Marine Toys for Tots. The program provides toys to less fortunate children at Christmas.

Tippecanoe Middle School staff raised close to $14,000 participating in the Ezra J. Hartke Race for Hope! The money goes to fund cancer research at Dayton Children’s Medical Center. Ezra was the great nephew of TMS principal Greg Southers. He passed away from brain cancer at the age of 4. Mr. Southers wrote, “ TMS had the largest team participate in this event. We had more people either donate, run, or buy a shirt than any other group. I am sure not everyone made it into the picture but I would love for our community to see how much the middle school staff gives back. It was a tough day for my family but when you have people like this that you work with, it made it a great deal better. Many times test scores or other things are the items that get recognized and things like this go unnoticed. For Ezra's mom and dad, this was huge.” Ezra’s dad, Phil Hartke, and siblings are Tipp graduates. Mr. Southers said this another example of how the community came together to support each other.

TMS Staff Raises Record Amount for Nonprofit

Volunteer opportunities for "Tippecanoe High School - Basketball Concessions 2019 / 2020" are now open.

Parents Who Care is looking for volunteers to sell concessions at the home basketball games for both boys and girls teams. New this year, senior students can record the time spent volunteering for PWC concessions as part of their required community ser-vice hours.

All concessions proceeds are used to support student activities at Tippecanoe High School, including the Powder-puff Football Game meal, Homecoming Bonfire, other student activities, Prom Red Carpet, and the AfterProm. PWC’s largest activity, the After-Prom is a fun, safe activity for all juniors and seniors (and their guests), whether or not they attend prom.

Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet:

volunteersignup.org/3C9RT

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING PARENTS WHO CARE!

Parents Who Care Needs Your Help! Consider Volunteering!

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Senior Citizens

Annual Holiday Breakfast Thursday, December 19

9:00-10:30 a.m. LT Ball Intermediate School

Please RSVP at 667-8444 by December 13

Tipp City Board of Education

2019-2020 Holiday Hours

December 23 8:00 a.m.— Noon

December 24-27 Closed to the public

December 30-31 8:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.

January 1 Closed

January 2-3 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Reminder:

Monday

December 23

To

Friday

January 3

Christmas

Break

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Athletics

Congratulations to Tippecanoe High School senior, Ben Sauls, for being named 1st Team All-Ohio for Division III Football, as a kicker. Ben was also named to the 2nd Team All-Ohio for Division II Soccer.

A special mention goes out to Tyler Carlson, a junior, for being named Special Mention All-Ohio, in football, as a line-backer.

Below is a list of the fall athletes who received All-State honors.

Matt Hinkle- 1st Team All-Ohio in soccer

Rachel Wildermuth 1st Team All-Ohio in volleyball

Ben Sauls 2nd

Team All-Ohio in soccer

Ben Sauls 1st Team All-Ohio in football (kicker)

Corinn Siefring 3rd

Team All-Ohio in volleyball

Bryce Conley 1st Team All-Ohio in cross country

Hannah Rittenhouse 2nd

Team All-Ohio in soccer

TIPPECANOE HIGH SCHOOL FALL ATHLETES EARN PRESTIGIOUS HONORS

Congratulations to Tippecanoe High School senior, Matt

Hinkle, for being named to the 2019 United Soccer

Coaches Fall Boys High School All-Great Lakes Region

Team. Matt was one of 96 players, named to this elite

team, covering six states. Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky,

Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota are represented

on the Great Lakes Team. Matt will now receive

consideration for All-American status.

Student

Earns

Spot

On

Elite

Soccer

Team

Student

Named

Penn

Station

Athlete

of the

Month

Congratulations to Tippecanoe High School senior, Ben

Sauls, for being named Penn Station Athlete of the

Month for November. Ben broke a school record with

his 55 yard field goal during the 2019 football season.

He was also a member of the varsity soccer team that

claimed the station championship this fall. What a great

season. The outstanding student athlete was honored

during a recent THS pep rally.

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This Week in Tippecanoe High School Athletics Monday, December 9th

6:00 PM Away Basketball Girls JV vs. Versailles High School Versailles High School Gymnasium

7:30 PM Away Basketball Girls Varsity vs. Versailles High School Versailles High School Gymnasium

Tuesday, December 10th

6:00 PM Home Basketball Boys JV vs. Piqua High School Tippecanoe High School Gymnasium

4:30 PM Home Basketball Boys Freshman vs. Piqua High School Tippecanoe High School Gymnasium

7:30 PM Home Basketball Boys Varsity vs. Piqua High School Tippecanoe High School Gymnasium

Wednesday, December 11th

6:00 PM Away Basketball Girls JV vs. Piqua High School Piqua High School Gymnasium

7:30 PM Away Basketball Girls Varsity vs. Piqua High School Piqua High School Gymnasium

6:00 PM Away Wrestling Boys Varsity vs. Greeneview High School Greeneview HS Gary Bradds Memorial Gym

Thursday, December 12th

5:00 PM Away Swimming Coed Varsity vs. 12 Teams Trotwood - Madison High School Natatorium

Friday, December 13th

6:00 PM Away Basketball Boys JV vs. West Carrollton High School West Carrollton High School Main Gymnasium

4:30 PM Away Basketball Boys Freshman vs. West Carrollton West Carrollton High School Main Gymnasium

7:30 PM Away Basketball Boys Varsity vs. West Carrollton West Carrollton High School Main Gymnasium

6:30 PM Home Swimming Coed Varsity vs. 2 Teams Miami County YMCA (Troy)

Saturday, December 14th

10:30 AM Away Basketball Girls JV vs. West Carrollton High School West Carrollton High School Main Gymnasium

12:00 PM Away Basketball Girls Varsity vs. West Carrollton West Carrollton High School Main Gymnasium

9:00 AM Home Wrestling Boys Varsity vs. 16 Teams Tippecanoe High School Gymnasium

Tippecanoe Middle School Week of December 9th

Time Sport Opponent Location

Monday, December 9th

5:30 Away Boys BB 7th Troy Troy Middle School

6:30 Away Boys BB 8th Troy Troy Middle School

Tuesday, December 10th

5:30 Away Girls BB 7th Fairborn Fairborn HS

6:30 Away Girls BB 8th Fairborn Fairborn HS

Wednesday, December 11th

5:30 Home Boys BB 7th Piqua Tippecanoe Middle School

6:30 Home Boys BB 8th Piqua Tippecanoe Middle School

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Buy your 2020 Red Devil 250

The Red Devil 250 is a fundraiser sponsored by the Tippecanoe Athletic Boosters. The purchase of one ticket supports student athletes and buys a chance to win $250, $100, $75, $50, or $25 every month for a year! Only 250 tickets will be sold. Membership places the ticket holder in a monthly drawing for cash prizes starting in January and concluding in December 2020. Each month, the boosters will draw a ticket for each prize level. The winners’ names go back in the drawing for a chance to win again the following month. Tickets may be purchased by submitting a $100 check payable to Tippecanoe Athletic Boosters, Inc., PO Box 24, Tipp City, OH 45371 or dropping it off at the Tippecanoe Board of Education Office. Please include your name, address, phone number, and email address. Buyers should also request their top five number choices from 1 to 250. Requests are not guaranteed. For ques-tions or additional information, please email tippecanoeathleticboosters@gmail.com.

Athletic Boosters Offer Chance to Win Some Cash!

Congratulations! The Tippecanoe High School freshmen on the THS Wrestling Team competed this past weekend at the Western Brown Hammer and Anvil Freshman Tournament and won the event as a team. Wrestlers who earned top honors are: Ethan Henderson, 106, 1st place; Carson Robbins, 126, 1st, place; Zack Shellhammer, 152, 2nd place; Eli Moore, 195, 2nd place; Payton Bey, 120, 3rd, place; Lukas Walker, 145, 3rd place; Xavier Poffenberger, 182, 3rd place; Noah Schwieterman, 98, 4th place; Oliver Murray, 113, 4th place; Jessie Tipton, 132, 5th place.

Tippecanoe High School Wrestlers Take Top Honors

Seeking Donations of Gently Loved, Gently Used Instruments

Tipp Monroe Community Services is accepting donations of musical instruments to loan to students!

If you have a flute, trumpet, clarinet, or saxophone, that is no longer being used, consider donating it so a child can develop a love for music!

TMCS is also accepting folding music stands and donations for maintaining the instruments for the students.

Please call 937-667-8631 for more information.

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Free Magic Show for students and their

families

December 12

7:30 PM

LT Ball Intermediate You are invited to a night of magic and generosity the whole family will enjoy. Be inspired by nationally known magician and storyteller John Michael Hinton. HIs magic will amaze you and his storytelling of the season will warm you heart. Even Santa

Claus plans to make a visit. You are also invited to donate items that will help spread holiday joy to families hardest hit by the tornado. Suggested gifts include new hats, gloves, socks, underwear, toys, stuffed animals, dolls, games and puzzles.

Sponsored by Thrivent and Tipp City resident Matt Beuhrer. Both are also sponsoring an anti-bullying school assembly for Tippecanoe Middle School students. Through magic, comedy, and audience participation, Hinton encourages youth to stand

up against bullying and use encouraging words to be a real friend!