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Volume 5, Issue 23
February 25, 2020
Tipp City Exempted
Village Schools
Quick News Superintendent’s Thoughts
Dr. Gretta Kumpf
Typically the front page of Quick News boasts notes of
congratulations to our awesome students for their outstanding
achievements. I greatly treasure the opportunity to applaud our
students’ successes in the classroom, on stage, and on the field.
This week I want to congratulate our students for being kind and
spreading joy! The smiles and laughter in the pictures are
contagious and the stories they tell are truly heartwarming.
Promoting kindness, acceptance, and caring behaviors is part of our
school day but we often fail to recognize just how important this
is for students. Scientific studies prove there are many emotional
and mental health benefits associated with kindness. Being kind
increases happiness, decreases stress, and fosters a sense of
belonging. Acts of kindness heighten our sense of well-being,
optimism, and self-worth. Having a positive outlook is also linked
to better results at school. Being kind increases one’s serotonin
which plays an important role in learning, memory, mood, and sleep.
Kindness not only spreads joy, it brings joy. Thank you to our
staff and families for modeling kindness and encouraging our
students to spread joy! Even a simple smile can brighten a person’s
day!
WE are TIPP! “Together” we are Extraordinary
Broadway Students Learn Kindness Counts
LT Ball Intermediate student Mackenzie Currier and her service
dog Electra traveled to Broadway Elementary School to show students
their special bond as part of the school’s Kindness Counts program.
Her mom Katie talked with the 2nd and 3rd graders about the role of
service dogs, the training process for service animals, and how
Electra helps Mackenzie. An Autism Assistance Dog such as Electra
helps children with social interactions, assists in calming
emotions, and eases anxiety in crowded situations. A behavior
common to autism is a tendency to explore and wander away. The dogs
are trained to learn the scent of the child and can bring the
parent or handler to the child. Electra was trained by 4 Paws for
Ability.
Spreading Joy Through Physical Education Classes
LT Ball Intermediate 5th graders brought their dance steps and
charm to the residents of Spring Mead and Randall Residence. The
service trip culminates a physical education unit on social
dancing. Thank you to teacher Jeanne Koch who teaches them how to
waltz, do the polka, and spread joy. The students performed several
dances for the residents and then asked them to join in for some
belated Valentine’s Day fun.
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Page 2 Quick News
Destination Imagination Teams Have Strong Showings at
Competition Congratulations to the four Tipp City Schools
Destination Imagination teams that competed this passed weekend in
the Ohio DI Region 7 Tournament. The teams have been working since
September to solve their Team Challenges. Three of the teams earned
1st place in their divisions and will advance to State DI
Tournament in April.
3rd Grade: Team Super Fluffy Bobcats placed 2nd in the
Scientific Challenge Elementary Level. Team members are Zachary
Limbert, Jarod Ragan, Jaxen Anderson, Kaden Holtzapple, Archer
Phelps, Isaiah Ramos. Team managers are Brandi Phelps and Angie
Anderson.
4th Grade: Team Wait...What??? placed 1st in the Engineering
Challenge Elementary Level. Team members are Addison Simons, Audrey
Jackson, Logan Grubbs, Henry Ranly, Milo Green, Aubrey Ernst,
Aurora Ker. Team Managers are Brian Simons and Tracey Jackson.
6th Grade: Team So...The Weather Today placed 1st in the
Improvisational Challenge Middle Level. Team members are Lauren
Anderson, Caroline Kaibas, Leilani Green, Carson Jackson, Max
Gustavson, Elias Stienecker, Jeffrey Martin. Team Managers are
Renee Matsunami and Karen Stienecker.
7th Grade: Team Barium Deuterium (BaD) placed 1st in the
Technical Challenge Middle Level. Team members are Collin Snider,
Parker Kaibas, Simon Roeth, Amelia Wiggershaus, Sarah George,
Brooke Bashore, Sadhil Mehta (not pictured). Team manager is Karen
Kaibas.
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Page 3 Quick News
2020 Miami County Science Day Special Awards
Congratulations to the students from LT Ball Intermediate,
Tippecanoe Middle School, and Tippecanoe High School who earned
special awards at the Miami County Science Day held at THS.
Close to one hundred students from the county participated.
Troy Fish and Game Award for Animal Science, $100 Miyu Sakumoto
Tippecanoe High School
Cayliegh Turner Tippecanoe High School
Avogadro Away Chemistry, $50 Lukas Heitbrink LT Ball
Intermediate School
Tippecanoe Masonic Lodge No. 174 Award for Sadhil Mehta
Tippecanoe Middle School Electrical and Mechanical Engineering,
$100
Trubee/Eifert Award in Environmental Engineering, $50 Sadhil
Mehta Tippecanoe Middle School
Edison Award for Engineering Mechanics, $50 Parker Stuchell LT
Ball Intermediate School
Chaney Family Award for Engineering Design, $100 and trophy
Parker Stuchell LT Ball Intermediate School
Fey/Thompson Award for Microbiology Tessa Riehle Tippecanoe
Middle School
EMERSON Award for Outstanding Project in Physics, $100 Carson
Jackson/ Tippecanoe Middle School
Elias Stienecker
Abbott Nutrition: One Team, One Voice, One Goal, gift cards
Carson Jackson/ Tippecanoe Middle School Elias Stienecker
Lange Family Award for Originality and Creativity, $50 each
Carson Jackson/ Tippecanoe Middle School Elias Stienecker
Parker Stuchell LT Ball Intermediate School Tipp City Public
Library Award for Use & Description of Carson Jackson/
Tippecanoe Middle School Research Sources , $10 each Elias
Stienecker
Madelynn Lopez Tippecanoe Middle School
Amelia Campbell Tippecanoe High School
Anagrace Bennett Tippecanoe High School
Best Presentation of Data, John Skolnicki, CPA, $50 each Riya
Patel Tippecanoe Middle School
Jumya Sakumoto Tippecanoe Middle School
Tipp-Monroe Optimists Award for Best Abstract, $50 Sadhil Mehta
Tippecanoe Middle School
Boonshoft Museum of Discover, Family Membership Aidan Hartzell
LT Ball Intermediate School
Grand Prize Award, Emerson, $200 Carson Jackson and Elias
Stienecker, Tippecanoe Middle School
2nd Place, Dave Werts and Georgia Bayman, $100 gift card Sadhil
Mehta, Tippecanoe Middle School
Top Project Scores Amelia Campbell, Tippecanoe High School;
Carson Jackson and Elias Steinecker, Tippecanoe Middle
School; Sadhil Mehta, Tippecanoe Middle School; Tessa Riehle,
Tippecanoe Middle School
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Page 4 Quick News
Congratulations to the Tippecanoe Middle School MATHCOUNTS team!
The team placed 6th in the entire Dayton Region this past weekend
at the University of Dayton The team consisted of Evan Chesshir,
Nick Neves, Will Riehle and Corbin Berberich. Evan finished in 10th
place overall. Great job to both Evan and the entire MATHCOUNTS
team, coached by Dale Bonifas. The program is a national middle
school mathematics competition that builds problem-solving skills
and fosters achievement through different levels of contests.
It Adds Up for the TMS Math Team
Congratulations to the Tippecanoe Middle School Rock Stars for
the week of February 10. 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: Brittasha Thompson 6th Grade: Sarah Zerkle 7th Grade:
Parker Kaibas 8th grade: Gracie Wead
THE TMS ROCK STARS
The Tippecanoe Middle School 7th grade social studies classes of
Cindy Wildermuth and Geoff Enze were treated to a guest speaker who
shared information about her home country of Japan. Haruno Asari
who lives with her family in Troy has been in the United States for
2 years and will be here another 2 years before returning to Japan
with her husband’s company. She gave the students a brief overview
of Japanese history and current culture by quizzing the students
and rewarding them with Japanese candy for correct answers. She
then shared examples of Japanese culture through various foods she
brought with her. She asked for volunteers to taste some of the
items she brought. A couple of lucky students in each class got to
taste fermented beans as well as two different kinds of Japanese
omelets. The classes completed a unit on Japanese history and
culture.
Guest Speaker Teaches Students About Her Culture
TMS and THS Choir Members Encourage 5th Graders to Pursue
Music
Tippecanoe Middle School and Tippecanoe High School choirs
performed for LT Ball Intermediate 5th graders to introduce them to
their talents, share why they like being a part of the choir, and
encourage them to join!
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Page 5 Quick News
Substitute Bus Driver Candidates must currently have or be
willing to obtain necessary paperwork and certification to meet all
requirements Demonstrate pride, initiative, and good work habits in
past work experience Strong driving skills Energetic, enthusiastic,
organized and passionate Send a letter of interest to
Transportation Director, Kim Nadolny and complete an application
online by going to the district’s website.
Substitute Custodian $13.20 per hour Used on an as needed basis,
up to 8 hour shifts Must pass BCI/FBI background checks Performs
custodial duties that includes but not limited to: cleaning,
moving/arranging furnishings, supplies and equipment as
directed, sweeping and mopping floors, emptying waste baskets,
picking up and removing trash Assist parents and other visitors to
school buildings with special events and programs Required high
school diploma or its equivalency Email resume directly to Director
of Services, Gary Pfister and complete an application online by
going to the district’s website.
Payroll Manager Team member within the fiscal/financial
department The position will involve various fiscal processes
within the Treasurer’s Office including but not limited to
payroll/benefits
management. Full-time position - 258 Day Contract Minimum of
high school diploma Strong oral and written communication skills
Preference given to degreed and computer skilled candidates
Experience with state software and governmental accounting/school
finance is very beneficial High moral character Strong attendance
record Salary is based on an approved salary schedule and placement
on the schedule is based on years of relevant experience. Current
salary range is $38,853 - $54,006. Contact Dave Stevens, Treasurer
with any questions @ [email protected] or (937) 669-6301.
Complete Application online through Dayton Consortium, upload
resume and 3 references within the online application process
Employment Opportunities with Tipp City Schools
2020-2021 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION IS UNDER WAY
Parents/guardians of children who will be 5 years old before August
1st, 2020 should register their student at
WWW.TIPPSCHOOLS.COM
ONCE ONLINE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED, YOU WILL SELECT AN
APPOINTMENT TIME TO COMPLETE THE PROCESS.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS NEED TO BRING:
CHILD’S ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE
PHOTO OF CHILD(3X5 OR SMALLER; IT WILL BE KEPT)
PROOF OF RESIDENCY(LEASE OF DEED)
DRIVER’S LICENSE
CUSTODY PAPERS IF APPLICABLE
IMMUNIZATION RECORDS
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Athletics
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Congratulations to the Tippecanoe Middle School wrestling team
on a dominating season and for being the Miami Valley League
Champions! Great job to 80 Riley Hull 3rd; 92 Riley Nicholls 1st;
104 Gavin Newburg 1st; 110 Ian Greth 2nd; 116 Keegan Fowler 3rd;
134 Trace Trent 1st 142 Alex Shellhammer 1st; 160 Christian Hartman
1st. The wrestlers were dominant by going 22-3 in the tournament
with 15 pins.
The Tippecanoe High School wrestling team took 6th place this
weekend in the Miami Valley League Individual Tournament
and took home an overall 3rd place finish in the MVL. The Red
Devils had a dominating 7 consecutive win streak in the
consolation finals with all 7 wrestlers taking home third place
in their perspective weight classes. Place winners for the
event
were Oliver Murray-106, Evan Greth-113, Carson Robbins-120, Sean
Kelly-138, Zack Shellhammer-145, Blake Ballard-152,
and Xavier Poffenberger-182.
Congratulations to the THS Wrestling Team
