Volume 5, Issue 05

September 23, 2019

Tipp City Exempted

Village Schools

Quick News Superintendent’s Thoughts

Dr. Gretta Kumpf

WE are TIPP! “TOGETHER” WE ARE EXTRAORDINARY

After an outstanding 30-year career with Tipp City Schools, Transportation Supervisor Janie Thompson is turning in her bus keys and taking her much-deserved retirement. Mrs. Thompson drove a bus, worked as a Nevin Coppock office aide, and served as a Board of Education secretary before becoming the district’s first transportation supervisor in 1995. She is a kindhearted staff member who always smiles, never misses an opportunity to say hello, and sees the positives even in the most stressful situations. She is admired and respected by those around her. She is a strong, confident, caring leader who genuinely appreciates and admires her 35 bus drivers and mechanic who she credits with safely transporting thousands of students during the course of her career. She is modest and rarely takes credit for the success of her department, preferring to put her staff in the spotlight for accolades. Mrs. Thompson, thank you for being an integral part of our tradition of excellence! You are one of a kind and will be missed! Her last day with Tipp City Schools is September 30th. When you see her next, be sure to thank Mrs. Thompson for her years of service and wish her well in retirement.

44th Annual Tippecanoe Marching Band Invitational

The Tippecanoe High School marching band hosted the 44th Annual Tippecanoe Marching Band Invitational at City Park this past Saturday. Sixteen marching bands with over 1,300 talented members took to the field for over 5 hours to present their spectacular competition shows. OMEA judges rated each band and the Tippecanoe Marching Band was one of just three bands to earn a ‘Superior’ rating and qualify to compete at the State Marching Band competition later this year. The band will compete next on October 12 at the Norwood Marching Band Invitational. Congratulations on your ‘Superior’ performance of “Currents” and thanks to all who came out to support the band on Saturday.

CALENDAR REMINDERS

October October 18 Teacher In-Service-No Classes November November 27-29 Thanksgiving Recess December December 23-January 3 Christmas Break

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Congratulations to the Tippecanoe Middle School Rock Stars for the week of September 16. 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: Bryan Gronski 8th Grade: Aashir Mehmood 7th Grade: Maddy Gold 6th Grade: Alyssa Sink

THE TMS ROCK STARS

Districtwide Pep Rally Spirited Success It was a beautiful Friday morning for close to 3,000 students and staff to attend the districtwide pep rally at City Park. Thank you to the Tippecanoe High School Student Senate for their assistance organizing this event and to the THS Marching Band for their outstanding performances. The THS and TMS cheerleaders did a great job getting students on their feet for their class cheers while the THS Senior Pep Squad added some Red Devil spirit with their hilarious skit! What a great way to build community and support.

SAVE-THE-DATE for THS College Planning Night

TUESDAY, October 29th, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

The evening will include sessions to help students, parents, and guardians navigate the field of college admissions. Hear from college representatives, get help with filing the

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aide), ask questions about financial aid, learn how to find scholarships, and gain knowledge on how to get the most from a college visit.

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Career Exploration Opportunity for THS Students Students who may have interest in a trade or the work force after high school would benefit from touring two manufacturing companies.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4th

The bus will depart from Tippecanoe High School at approximately 9:30 am and will return at approximately 12:30 pm. There is no cost to attend.

Students attending the open house will be given a tour of the facilities and learn about jobs and companies located in the community as well as skills and knowledge students will need in order to enter the manufacturing field. Participants will be touring Minco Tool and Mold, and GE Aviation-TDI. Minco has been a leading tool maker for many years designing and building plastic injection molds for industries such as automotive, office equipment, medical, and aerospace. GE Aviation - TDI is a premier provider of industrial and aerospace engine accessory systems and components specializing in air starters and fluid/air management products. Permission slips are in the counseling office and are due by September 25th.

The Tippecanoe High School Varsity T Club is getting in the spirit with painted

driveway T’s. The deadline is September 30th.

$10 per “T”

If interested, please email Mr.

Tackett:

cetackett@tippcity.k12.oh.us

Varsity T Club

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.

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Project MORE needs reading mentors in all grades! The volunteer structured reading mentoring program

provides 1:1 instruction, 4 times a week for 30 minutes to students. Tutors need not commit to four days

but must be available on a regular basis. The program starts September 30th and continues through May.

The award-winning program helps students boost their reading skills through read aloud, shared reading,

and guided reading. Last year, volunteers worked with more than 70 students; some students progressed

seven levels! If interested, please contact Kim Hagen at the Board of Education at 669-6309.

Emergency Levy

RENEWAL November 5, 2019 ZERO New Taxes

General Information

Type Emergency Levy Renewal

Millage 4.5 mills

Duration 5 years

$ Generated/year $1.85 million annually

Estimate cost/year $157.50* *Based on home market value of $100K/per Miami County Auditor Website

This levy was first approved in May 2015 at a time when the district was losing staff to better paying

opportunities. This levy allows the district to pay competitive salaries to attract and retain high quality

teachers our students need to succeed. Our students consistently rank among the top on proficiency

and achievement tests, annually boast National Merit recognition, earn significant scholarship awards,

and gain acceptance into the nation’s most prestigious universities. The quality of our district impacts

our entire community.

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Athletics

THIS WEEK IN TIPPECANOE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Monday, September 23rd

4:00 PM Home Golf Girls Varsity vs. West Carrollton High School Cassel Hills Golf Course

4:30 PM Away Tennis Girls Varsity vs. Eaton Community Schools Brooke-Gould Tennis Courts

7:00 PM Home Volleyball Girls Varsity vs. Beavercreek High School Tippecanoe High School Gymnasium

4:30 PM Home Volleyball Girls Freshman vs. Beavercreek High School Tippecanoe High School Gymnasium

5:30 PM Home Volleyball Girls JV vs. Beavercreek High School Tippecanoe High School Gymnasium

Tuesday, September 24th

7:15 PM Home Soccer Boys Varsity vs. Fairborn High School Tipp City Park

5:30 PM Home Soccer Boys JV vs. Fairborn High School Tipp City Park

4:00 PM Away Golf Boys Varsity vs. West Carrollton High School Pipestone Golf Club

7:00 PM Away Volleyball Girls Varsity vs. West Carrollton High School West Carrollton High School Main Gym

4:30 PM Away Volleyball Girls Freshman vs. West Carrollton High School West Carrollton High School Main Gym

5:30 PM Away Volleyball Girls JV vs. West Carrollton High School West Carrollton High School Main Gym

Wednesday, September 25th

7:15 PM Away Soccer Girls Varsity vs. Fairborn High School Fairborn High School Soccer Field

5:30 PM Away Soccer Girls JV A Fairborn High School Fairborn High School Soccer Field

Thursday, September 26th

6:45 PM Away Soccer Boys Varsity vs. Archbishop Alter High School Alter High School (Kettering) Soccer Field

5:00 PM Away Soccer Boys JV vs. Archbishop Alter High School Alter High School (Kettering) Soccer Field

4:00 PM Away Golf Boys Varsity vs. Kettering Fairmont High School Beavercreek Golf Course

7:00 PM Home Volleyball Girls Varsity vs. Greenville City Schools Tippecanoe High School Gymnasium

4:30 PM Home Volleyball Girls Freshman vs. Greenville City Schools Tippecanoe High School Gymnasium

5:30 PM Home Volleyball Girls JV vs. Greenville City Schools Tippecanoe High School Gymnasium

Friday, September 27th

7:00 PM Away Football Boys Varsity vs. West Carrollton High School West Carrollton High School DOC Stadium

Saturday, September 28th

2:45 PM Away Soccer Boys Varsity vs. Northmont High School NORTHMONT Premier Health Stadium

1:00 PM Away Soccer Boys JV vs. Northmont High School NORTHMONT Premier Health Stadium

9:00 AM Away Cross Country Boys Varsity—Miami County Invitational Milton Union High School Lowry Track

9:00 AM Away Cross Country Boys Varsity— Miami County Invitational Milton Union High School Lowry Track

9:00 AM Away Volleyball Girls Freshman vs. Northmont High School NORTHMONT THUNDERDOME -Main Gym

9:00 AM Home Football Boys JV vs. West Carrollton High School Tippecanoe Middle School Howell Field

12:00 PM Away Football Boys Freshman vs. Sidney High School Sidney High School Stadium

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Tippecanoe Middle School Week of September 23rd

Time Sport Opponent Location

Monday, September 23rd

5:30 Away Volleyball 7th Xenia Warner MS

7:00 Away Volleyball 8th Xenia Warner MS

Tuesday, September 24th

5:30 Home Volleyball 7th Troy (PINK OUT GAME) Tippecanoe Middle School

7:00 Home Volleyball 8th Troy (PINK OUT GAME) Tippecanoe Middle School

Wednesday, September 25th

5:30 Away Football 7th Piqua Piqua HS

7:00 Away Football 8th Piqua Piqua HS

Saturday, September 28th

8:00 Away Cross Country Miami County Meet Milton Union Course

Laundry Detergent

and

Fabric Softener Fundraiser

$45 for 5-gallon bucket Orders due by 10/2/2019 Projected pick up date 11/6/2019

Purchase from any THS baseball student athlete, or email the coach at becahill@tippcity.k12.oh.us for further information and order forms. Good Clean Fundraising (GCF) detergents/fabric softeners come in a 5-gallon bucket with a pump for easy dispensing and comparable to brand name products. The fundraiser cost of $45.00 per bucket is almost half the price of brand names in the local stores. GCF detergent is compatible with ALL machines, including HE machines. All products are made in the USA and are backed with a 100% money back satisfaction guarantee. Profit from this fundraiser will be used to help offset the cost of THS baseball program’s spring training in Florida.

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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

Registration for classes will begin on September 9. Go online to www.tmcomservices.org to register. if you need more information call 937-667-8631

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 at Tipp City Library.

Fall Sports with TMCS NFL FLAG FOOTBALL: GRADES K–5 Season: Sunday, Oct. 6 – Nov. 10. Price includes NFL jersey, flag belt and flags.

Registration: Aug. 12 - Sept. 13, $80 resident/$95 nonresident. Late Registration: Sept. 14 - Sept. 20, $90 resident/$105 nonresident.

YOUTH RECREATIONAL BASKETBALL

GRADES 3–6 Registration: Aug. 12 – Oct. 18. $75 resident for first child, $70 for additional children $90 nonresident fee for all children Late registration: Oct. 19 – Oct. 25, $85 resident for first child, $80 for additional children $100 nonresident fee for all children

GRADES 7-12 Registration: Aug. 12 – Nov. 15. $75 resident for first child, $70 for additional children $90 nonresident fee for all children Late Registration: Nov. 16 – Nov. 20. $85 resident for first child, $80 for additional children $100 nonresident fee for all children

GIRLS & BOYS SELECT BASKETBALL: GRADES 3–6 This is travel youth basketball league. Tryouts will be held in October for all grades. Flyers with details of exact dates will be distributed through our local schools to all students in September. Any questions may be directed to Matt Caldwell at (937) 703-2137.

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The Friends of the Tipp City Public Library Fall Book Sale

Saturday, October 5

9:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., 11 East Main Street

Member’s only sale will be Friday, October 4 from 1-6 pm. Become a member or renew your membership that day. Children’s books, hard back and paperback books, CDs and DVDs will be featured. Come ready to stock

up! All proceeds benefit the library.

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.