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TSC Matters
Staff Recognition - Teachers of the Year announced
TSC is excited to announce this year's elementary and secondary Teachers of the Year. Please click the link to see this year's winners.


Our Staff Recognition video continues May 5, as we salute our retirees.

TSC teacher is Chef Educator of the Year
Chad Young
The Indianapolis Chapter of the American Culinary Federation awarded the Chef Educator of the Year Award to Chad Young, who teaches classes at McCutcheon High School and the Greater Lafayette Career Academy.
TSC Spring Newsletter
The TSC Spring Newsletter is now available online. The issue, mailed out to more than 38,000 patrons, highlights many of our high-quality educational programs and student-centered initiatives in TSC.

This issue highlights diversity and inclusion efforts at our schools, how the IDEA program is enhancing science education throughout our district and how, despite the pandemic, students are enjoying field trips and talent shows.
TSC Annual Performance Report
The Annual Performance Report (APR) is a required publication that includes academic and performance data for all Indiana school corporations. Based on data compiled by the Indiana Department of Education, schools publish the Annual Performance Report which includes the graduation rate, the number of students enrolled in career-technical programs, and the number of students receiving free or reduced lunch. Click the link below to view the report.


Submit nominations for the Golden Apple
The deadline is approaching to submit nominations for a Golden Apple Award. Greater Lafayette Commerce presents the prestigious award each year to five outstanding educators in our community each year.
 
Please consider nominating an educator who has made a positive impact in our schools by April 30.
Evonik grant deadline approaches
Evonik Corporation is offering Partners in Education grants to local teachers to promote enrichment and educational excellence in STEM curricula. The deadline to apply is May 5.


PERSONNEL MATTERS
Summer 2021 Purdue vouchers available
Purdue University recognizes the TSC for allowing Purdue students field experience assignments in our schools. Purdue credit vouchers are distributed each year for teachers on the current Purdue University Early Field Experience list, media specialists and building principals participating with Purdue-placed, observing students and who have not exceeded their allotment.

If you are interested in applying for a voucher, please complete the application by April 30 and return it to Julie Slunaker. 


INPRS news
Whether you are new to INPRS, mid-career or nearing retirement, INPRS can help you meet your financial and retirement goals.

Click here for the current INPRS Newsletter with information on retirement strategies and choosing investment options.

TECHNOLOGY MATTERS
Digital wellness
Avoiding digital content that causes anxiety
Digital health and wellness is inextricably tied to our mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Below are two suggestions to support you as you continue cultivating your digital health and wellness:

  • Consider adding comment blockers and/or ad blockers to remove unwanted and intrusive content from your web browsing experience.
  • Update your passwords frequently, use two-factor authentication when it's available, delete unused accounts, and be diligent about who and what you give your personal information to.

HEALTH MATTERS
INtegrate
April - Energy Management - Self-care
When it comes to personal growth the process of change can be exciting and unnerving. So where do we start? Read more.

Mindfulness Matters
with Anne Marshall
The month of May is just around the corner and is designated as Mental Health Awareness Month. The brain doesn’t separate our mental health from our physical health. How are you intentionally tending to your mental wellness? 
Here’s a list of resources supporting Mental Health and an article highlighting a strategy to cultivate mental health and well-being. Take care of you. You matter and you’re worth it!

Mindfulness Matters
TSC INtegrate employee discount guide
Click here to view the interactive employee discount guide. Check out discounts that you are eligible for as a TSC employee. 

Please email us at [email protected] if you have any suggestions for a gym or vendor that you would like to add to the discount guide.

NuStart video - Vitamin D
Click here to watch this short healthy living video on the importance of vitamin D.

TSC INtegrate events guide
Click here to see upcoming local/TSC races and events. We’ve made it easy. Just click on the link to the race/event that you want to learn more about and register. Remember to post pics of the event on social media using #TSCINtegrate.

INSPIRATION MATTERS
with Kathy Nimmer

If we could bottle optimism, we could be millionaires! When corresponding with Merrick McGraw, recent college grad filling a temporary position at Harrison High School, I was reminded of the kind of positivity I would choose for that bottle. Merrick wrote, "I have no doubt that starting here will lead to something great!" This young man sees his temporary position not as a filler but a launching pad.
Wow! I'm ready to embrace that view, converting my "not quite" to "almost."

EMPLOYEES MATTER
Cheryl Meyer
Employee Name: Cheryl Meyer
Years with TSC: 16
Position: Science teacher, McCutcheon High School
How does this employee demonstrate the TSC State of Mind: Cheryl embodies the "Mind, Heart, Spirit" mentality as a teacher who truly cares about her students. She is able to effectively engage students through her rigorous and meaningful teaching style.
Jordan Jones
Employee Name: Jordan Jones
Years with TSC: 2
Position: Student Services Coordinator, Dayton Elementary School
How does this employee demonstrate the TSC State of Mind: Jordan always has new ideas and is always working hard to help our staff and students. She is always focused on the best interest of her students.

TSC CALENDAR

May 28 - Last student day
June 4 - Harrison High School Spring Commencement
June 5 - McCutcheon High School Spring Commencement