Newsletter for employees of the Tippecanoe School Corporation
TSC Matters
TSC wins SIA grant
The Subaru of Indiana Automotive Foundation awarded a $2,476 grant to Burnett Creek Elementary School teacher Brandy Shiflett. The money will be used to purchase calm down kits to help students safely work through their emotions.
Applications for the Richard D. Wood Scholarshipare available for certified employees seeking an administrator's license.
Applicationsmust be submitted by January 31, 2020.
Professional development opportunity
The Purdue University College of Education is offering a free spring professional development series “Teaching Elections, Despite the Politics.” The sessions will cover how to equip teachers and their students with the knowledge and skills to understand elections, regardless of who is on the ballot.
The Greater Lafayette Holocaust Remembrance Committee is sponsoring the Gedalyah Engel Education Award for teachers in Tippecanoe and surrounding counties.
TSC plans to create a video showcasing how our students and staff give back to the community during the holiday season. If your school, club or employee group will be participating in a food drive, collecting items for the animal shelter, toy drive or another community outreach activity, please share information and photos with Sue Scottby Wednesday, December 18.
Nominate an outstanding woman
The YWCA Salute to Women is a celebration of remarkable women in the Greater Lafayette Community. Consider nominating a woman who deserves to be “saluted” for her accomplishments to our community.
Social Emotional Learning in schools is about “who we are and how we want to be.” SEL is integrated in to all of our interactions with others. Social emotional learning builds on the foundation that attachment is the prerequisite for all learning and the carrier of all development. Social emotional learning appeals to a “felt sense” as the brain feels first, then thinks and learns. SEL emphasizes procedures, rituals, extreme predictability and relationships. Check out this article full of simple tips on how to promote SEL in the classroom.
How do you INtegrate?
Some staff members at Wea Ridge Middle School start the day with yoga. They say it is a great way to get centered and relaxed before the day starts.
Be sure to use #TSCINtegrate to encourage others when you tweet/post pictures of how you are integrating movement into your daily routine.
TECHNOLOGY MATTERS
Windows 10 Resources
Did you know the TSC Technology Department has an extensive collection of Windows 10 resources developed specifically for TSC staff located on the Technology Department's webpage?
From customizing the taskbar to using the multiple desktops option to Google Drive File Stream, browsing the available resources will help you be more efficient in your use of Windows 10.
Need additional support? Feel free to request a new resource/tutorial or schedule an individualized training session with a member of the Connected Learning Team.
INSPIRATION MATTERS
with Kathy Nimmer
This season brings to mind thoughts of children. One thing children do far better than adults is play. They innately know that play is essential in life. This video shows that children are not alone in knowing the importance of play. Let it lift your spirits and remind you to embrace a playful mindset.
EMPLOYEES MATTER
Employee Name: Robby Delp
Years with TSC:17
Position: Teacher, Wainwright Middle School
How this employee demonstrates the TSC State of Mind: Robby brings a passion for building positive relationships with students and families. His enthusiasm for learning and life makes our school a better place.
Employee Name: Dan Peo
Years with TSC: 10
Position:Assistant Principal, Wea Ridge Middle School
How this employee demonstrates the TSC State of Mind: Dan has a kind, positive, genuine nature. He is a "thinker" who is committed to serving the students and staff of the TSC.
TSC CALENDAR
December 20 - End of the second nine weeks, end of first semester
