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Quick News November 3, 2014 Superintendent s Message

It is an absolute pleasure to write today s

the boys cross country team -- the 2014 Division II

With this astounding victory on Saturday, the boys

first Tippecanoe High School athletic team to ever win

These young men and their coaches realized their goal

Taylor, Jacob Stillwagaon, Spencer Ranft, Jordan

1 Quick News November 3, 2014 Superintendent s Message John P. Kronour, Ph.D. It is an absolute pleasure to write today s Superintendent s Message as we say CONGRATULATIONS to the boys cross country team -- the 2014 Division II STATE CHAMPIONS. With this astounding victory on Saturday, the boys cross country team also made school history as the first Tippecanoe High School athletic team to ever win a STATE title. These young men and their coaches realized their goal through hard work, commitment, perseverance, loyalty and teamwork. Well done Mitchell Poynter, Daniel Frame, Michael Taylor, Jacob Stillwagaon, Spencer Ranft, Jordan Brown,, and Tim Andrews. Thank you to our terrific coaches Byron Kimmel, Nick Culver, Jason Salyer and Jack Lintz for teaching, motivating and inspiring these young men, all the while believing in their abilities and believing that dreams come true.

2 Parents, students, staff, and community members gave the cross country team a warm and spirited welcome home. The state champs received a standing ovation as they entered the gym with the band playing the fight song and the cheerleaders providing the tunnel. They even signed a few autographs and posed for a variety of photos including the one above with Peg Osborne, their junior high coach(now retired) who was instrumental in instilling the boys love for running.

HANDS-ON LEARNING IN THE DISTRICT OUTDOOR SCIENCE LAB -- Broadway s third grade students

Principal Galen Gingerich led the exploring students on their exciting adventure.

They also learned how to use compasses and played hide and seek using different

Thank you to the conservationists from Miami County Parks and the Miami Soil and Water

And, thank you to the Lifeway Baptist Church for letting our students use your facilities!

3 HANDS-ON LEARNING IN THE DISTRICT OUTDOOR SCIENCE LAB -- Broadway s third grade students enjoyed an afternoon at Coppock Woods, a Tipp City gem and outdoor learning environment. Principal Galen Gingerich led the exploring students on their exciting adventure. The students learned about prey, predators, trees, wildlife, and soil. They also learned how to use compasses and played hide and seek using different coordinates to find each other in the woods. Thank you to the conservationists from Miami County Parks and the Miami Soil and Water Conservation District for assisting. And, thank you to the Lifeway Baptist Church for letting our students use your facilities! AFTER SCHOOL SCIENCE LAB -- Students in the 5 th Grade Science Club made slime while learning about the states of matter. Slime is a polymer which can be classified as a solid or a liquid. HALLOWEEN SCIENCE LAB -- Middle school students also enjoyed a lab making slime learning about careful measurements and weights necessary to create the correct consistency. Some students ended up with stickier-than-expected results.

PUMPKIN ESTIMATION Second grade students at Broadway Elementary got

Pumpkin Estimation required students to estimate a pumpkin s

when they had to count hundreds of seeds.

about battlefield medicine. Local historian and retired surgeon, Dr.

for the sick and wounded during the Civil War.

commonly used, including the monaural stethoscope.

hygiene including how to brush, the correct way to floss, and the

4 PUMPKIN ESTIMATION Second grade students at Broadway Elementary got their hands a bit slimy with last week s math lesson. Pumpkin Estimation required students to estimate a pumpkin s circumference, weight, stem length, and number of seeds before getting the actual numbers. Some of the students were pretty close on the weight but surprised when they had to count hundreds of seeds. GUEST SPEAKER-- Students in the Civil War Class of Joe Bellas learned about battlefield medicine. Local historian and retired surgeon, Dr. Warren Kaebnick, introduced the students to the challenges of caring for the sick and wounded during the Civil War. He "demonstrated" amputation and showed the tools(or facsimiles) commonly used, including the monaural stethoscope. Civil war medicine ushered in some modern day techniques. GUEST SPEAKER-- Keeping healthy smiles. Students at Broadway Elementary School learned about proper oral hygiene including how to brush, the correct way to floss, and the importance of good nutrition. Students were a bit surprised to see how much sugar is in some of their favorite beverages. Thank you Burke Orthodontics for this educational assembly. Sugar Shock from soft drinks. Proper brushing techniques. Food Choices: Good or Bad?

displayed their theatrical talents during

s zombies came out in force for Friday s

Thank you to the staff members who helped

5 Fall Plays, Poetry and Song Some very talented first graders at Nevin Coppock displayed their theatrical talents during the Fall Play Performances that also included poetry and song. They delighted the crowd of parents, siblings, Grandparents, neighbors and special friends. The students were spook-tacular! LT Ball s THRILLING Half-time Show LT Ball s zombies came out in force for Friday s football half-time performance of Thriller. Thank you to the staff members who helped make this a success and a great memory for our students. Special thanks to PE Teacher Jeanne Koch and Music Teacher Sharon Pfister for coordinating it! And, another special thank you to the families who didn t let the wind, rain, and cool temperatures get in the way of a great night! Channel 7 has a video of the students amazing performance. Go to:

6 Red Ribbon Week at TMS Red Ribbon Week is a week to spread awareness about making good choices. TMS Student Council encouraged the entire student body to join them by participating in five themed days including Jersey Day to stay active and Costume Day to scare away all your bad decisions. The group also held a Tailgate and Costume Party. Classroom Halloween Parties Games, crafts, food and fun. Thank you to all the parents who made the day special.

ART CLUB Art Club students at LT Ball created some haunted house pumpkins with cartooning.

THS Theatre Hosts Annual Trick-or-Treat So Kids Can Eat Food Drive Nearly forty members of the THS Drama Club and Octagon Club put on their favorite Halloween costumes and took to

This year the students brought in record-breaking donations from a variety of neighborhoods.

All collections are being donated to the Tipp Needy Basket of Miami County.

7 ART CLUB Art Club students at LT Ball created some haunted house pumpkins with cartooning. These spooky houses were filled with creepy crawly critters, scary creatures, and of course surrounded by tombstones! THS Theatre Hosts Annual Trick-or-Treat So Kids Can Eat Food Drive Nearly forty members of the THS Drama Club and Octagon Club put on their favorite Halloween costumes and took to the streets of Tipp City during Beggar s Night for their annual canned food collection. The event, Trick-or-Treat So Kids Can Eat, is sponsored by the International Thespian Society. This year the students brought in record-breaking donations from a variety of neighborhoods. So much food was collected, it doubled the number of boxes set aside to transport it a wonderful problem to have! All collections are being donated to the Tipp Needy Basket of Miami County. Supplies For Veterans Fifth grade students in the class of Kem Fischer are extremely proud of the pile of food they donated for men and women serving overseas. As part of a Veterans Day project, students are asked to write a letter of thanks to a family member who serves or served our country. After several students stated they didn t know someone, this idea was suggested. It just so happens that Mrs. Fischer s cousin, David Townsend, (pictured in the left photo) is a chaplain in the U.S. Army serving in Kuwait. He provided a list of suggested items and will distribute the generous donations.

8 FREE ACT and SAT PRACTICE TESTS Students are invited to join their peers across the country to attend Kaplan's National Practice Test Day. This one-day only event will take place on Saturday, November 15th, and will allow students to: - Experience both the SAT and ACT in one unique practice test - Receive a detailed analysis of their performance on both tests - Make an informed decision about which exam best suits them This free SAT/ACT Combo Practice Test held by Kaplan Test Prep will be held at Wright State University, 3460 Colonel Glenn Highway from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Please sign up by going to kaptest.com/whichtest or call KAP-TEST PAYING FOR COLLEGE Learn how to navigate the forms! Learn how to pay tuition! Lessen anxieties! Senior students and their parents are invited to attend a Financial Aid Night on November 6 th beginning at 6:00pm in the Tippecanoe High School Media Center. A representative from Wright State University s Financial Aid Office will be at the school to discuss options for paying for college and how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, more commonly referred to as FAFSA. You don t want to miss this important informational meeting! THS Theatre Holding Fundraiser at Chipotle on Tuesday On Election Day, Tuesday, November 4, head over to the Chipotle in Troy and help support the THS Theatre Program. For any order between 6-9pm who says they are with the THS Theatre Program, Chipotle will give 50% of the profits to the theatre program to help support their outstanding productions! So enjoy a burrito or bowl after voting and be sure to tell them you support THS Theatre!

Congratulations to our Fall Sport Teams!!! Boys Cross Country CBC Champions District Champions Regional Champions, STATE CHAMPIONS!!! Girls Cross Country District Runner-Up, 9 th at State!

!! Sectional Champions District Champions!!! District Qualifier!!! Playoff Qualifier!!! Sectional Runner-Up!

9 Congratulations to our Fall Sport Teams!!! Boys Cross Country CBC Champions District Champions Regional Champions, STATE CHAMPIONS!!! Girls Cross Country District Runner-Up, 9 th at State!!! Girls Soccer CBC Champions, Sectional Champions District Champions Regional Runner-Up!!! Girls Golf Boys Soccer Boys Golf Football Volleyball Sectional Champions District Runner-Up 6 th at State!!! Sectional Champions District Champions!!! District Qualifier!!! Playoff Qualifier!!! Sectional Runner-Up!!! Boys Cross Country 1st, Poynter 3rd The Tipp Boys Cross Country Team finished a historic season with the Division II Team Cross Country Title. They defeated Chardon NDCL by 17 points, with a team score of 94. Junior Mitch Poynter earned All Ohio honors with his third (16:00) and Senior Daniel Frame earned Honorable Mention All Ohio honors with his 18th place finish (16:21). Rounding out the top seven in the 138 man field for the Red Devils were Senior Michael Taylor (27th, 16:33), and Juniors Jacob Stillwagon (34th,16:39), Spencer Ranft (64th, 17:06), Jordan Brown (71th, 17:09), and Tim Andrews(78th, 17:14). The team title was the first in Tipp Cross Country history and the first team title in Tippecanoe High School history in any sport (boys or girls). It comes after four Cross Country Runner-Up finishes ('75,'76,'08, and 13), including a heart-breaking three point loss in The team was undefeated in every meet in which the varsity (top seven runners) participated, with a head to head record of In the first meet of the year, (Northwestern Invitational), in which the varsity sat out, the JV boys finished third, indicating the top to bottom strength of the team.

Thanks for a Great Season Girls Varsity Soccer beat Monroe 1-0 on Tuesday, October 28 in a last minute goal in the Regional Semi Final to advance to the Regional Finals this past Saturday, November 1.

10 Thanks for a Great Season Girls Varsity Soccer beat Monroe 1-0 on Tuesday, October 28 in a last minute goal in the Regional Semi Final to advance to the Regional Finals this past Saturday, November 1. The team lost in a tough match against Cincinnati Archbishop McNicholas 3-1. Though not the outcome the team wanted, the Lady Red Devils had a great season. Congratulations! We are proud of you. VARSITY FOOTBALL IN OHSAA PLAYOFFS THIS FRIDAY NIGHT!!!!! Your 8-2 Red Devils have qualified for the OHSAA Playoffs!!! For their Regional Quarterfinal match-up, they will travel to Kenton Ridge this Friday, November 7 for a 7:30 Kick-Off against the Cougars. All Presale Tickets are $8.00 per person (age 6 and up must have a ticket). All tickets at the gate will be $9.00. Tippecanoe receives a portion of all presale ticket sales so PLEASE GET YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE!!!! All ticket sales are CASH ONLY purchases. Tickets will be available at Hock s Pharmacy - Tuesday AFTERNOON through 5:00 PM on Friday. Tickets can also be purchased during school hours in the Middle School Office and the High School Athletic Office starting Tuesday afternoon. Elementary buildings will sell tickets through the office on Friday only. Elementary students should bring their money in an envelope with the following marked on the outside of the envelope teachers name, number of tickets. Please include money in the envelope. Does not need to be exact change.

Special Thank you to Randall Residence of Tipp City, the assisted living facility on South County Road 25A, for donating the entire team dinner for the Varsity

The team really appreciated their extreme generosity and wonderful food!

to the Annual Fall Awards Night this Wednesday, November 5 at 6:30 in the High School Gymnasium.

Varsity Football continues their season this week in the OHSAA Playoffs. We will have their awards night after their season concludes.

Neff will be here to take orders and fit students for jackets. Jackets are guaranteed to be delivered to the High School before school ends on Friday, December 19.

11 Special Thank you to Randall Residence of Tipp City, the assisted living facility on South County Road 25A, for donating the entire team dinner for the Varsity Football Team, Cheerleaders and Coaches. Tammy Wick, the residence s executive director, coordinated this effort. The team really appreciated their extreme generosity and wonderful food! TIPPECANOE HIGH SCHOOL FALL AWARDS NIGHT IS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 AT 6:30 PM: Fall athletes, their family and friends, along with the Tipp City Community are invited to the Annual Fall Awards Night this Wednesday, November 5 at 6:30 in the High School Gymnasium. Help us congratulate all of our fall athletes on their tremendous accomplishments this fall season. Varsity Football continues their season this week in the OHSAA Playoffs. We will have their awards night after their season concludes. VARSITY LETTER JACKET FITTING/SALES NIGHT IS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 AT 6:00 PM: The Athletic Department is sponsoring a varsity letter jacket order night. Neff will be here to take orders and fit students for jackets. Jackets are guaranteed to be delivered to the High School before school ends on Friday, December 19. Order forms are located outside the Athletic Office or can be downloaded from the Athletic Webpage. TIPPECANOE MIDDLE SCHOOL FALL AWARDS NIGHT IS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6. Start times are staggered. Fall athletes, their family and friends, along with the Tipp City Community are invited to the Annual Fall Awards Night this Thursday, November 6. Help us congratulate all of our fall athletes for their accomplishments. 6:00 Cross Country Cafeteria 6:15 Football/Cheerleading Gym 6:30 Volleyball Media Center

For any person ordering between 6-9pm who says they are supporting the team, Chipotle will donate 50% of the profits to the team!

12 You are not seeing double. The Tippecanoe High School Baseball team is giving you another excuse not to cook. THS Baseball Holding Fundraiser At Chipotle Next Week On Tuesday, November 11, head over to the Chipotle in Troy and help support the baseball team. For any person ordering between 6-9pm who says they are supporting the team, Chipotle will donate 50% of the profits to the team! So enjoy a burrito or bowl and don t forget to tell them you support THS baseball team. Tipp Monroe Community Services is holding its winter coat distribution is on November 8 th at the American Legion, # Post 586 located at the corner of Park and Third Street. If you or your family is in need of a winter coat, gloves, hats or scarves, hours of distribution are 9am 1pm. For more information, call TMCS at

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