Newsletter for employees of the Tippecanoe School Corporation |
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IASP Secretary of the Year |
The Indiana Association of School Principals awarded the Indiana Secretary of the Year award to Janae Bosma of Dayton Elementary School. Janae has been with the TSC for 15 years. The award recognizes a secretary who demonstrates compassion, service, leadership and going above and beyond. |
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TSC names new fleet manager |
The TSC Transportation Department has named Kirk Brooks as the new Fleet Manager, replacing Steve Leman, who is retiring after 30 years of service. Brooks, who has won national and state mechanic competitions, will oversee a team of nine mechanics who maintain more than 120 buses and vehicles.
“We are excited to see Kirk step into this role,” says TSC Transportation Director Greg Haltom. “We appreciate the many years of dedicated service Steve has given to the TSC. He has always made the health and safety of our students and staff a priority. We wish him and his wife well as they retire to Columbia City to spend more time fishing.”
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Let's get ready to recognize our employees and celebrate their accomplishments. Unfortunately, we are unable to gather in person for our traditional Staff Recognition Night. Instead, we will bring you highlights in three segments here in TSC Matters.
April 5 - Special awards and 30/40 year service awards
April 20 - Building Teachers of the Year and announce the TSC Teachers of the Year
May 5 - Retirees
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Nominations open for the Golden Apple Awards |
Think of a colleague who has demonstrated great creativity, leadership and innovation this year and nominate him or her for a Golden Apple Award.
Greater Lafayette Commerce presents the prestigious Golden Apple Awards each year to the most outstanding educators in our community.
Please consider nominating an educator who has made a positive impact in our schools. The link to the nomination form can be found here. The deadline is April 16.
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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.
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Are you getting ready to retire or have questions regarding Medicare? Join Bernadette Baugh with EPIC Insurance on April 7 at 4:30 PM for a virtual meeting to learn more about Medicare. Click here for more information.
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The 2021 annual 403(b) Meaningful Notice is now available. Click here to review the statement.
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Spring break password reset |
Your first line of defense when using technology is maintaining strong, secure passwords to protect your computer, your data, your students' data, and your online accounts.
Excluding students, anyone who has a TSC network/Google account will be required to reset their password following TSC's spring break on Monday, March 29.
If you're not going to be on-site at TSC on March 29 you can reset your password remotely by visiting https://tscvdi.tsc.k12.in.us/, selecting HTML access, then following the prompts login to reset your password.
New passwords must meet certain complexity requirements and must be unique from previously used passwords. Tips for creating strong passwords can be found here. Please do not make note of your password in a location that could be accessible by others or intentionally share your password with other users (including student and substitute teachers).
More information about the upcoming password reset can be found in this document.
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March - Energy Management - Habits |
It’s important to be aware of our habits (the negative and positive) because it helps us manage our emotional energy. Read more. |
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Mindfulness Matters
with Anne Marshall
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We have made it to Spring Break! The stamina and commitment you have demonstrated in order to arrive at this point in the school year is the definition of resilience. May you enjoy a peaceful, restful, and healthy time away from school. Speaking of rest, did you know we are wrapping up National Sleep Awareness Week? Sleep is a pillar of wellness, and you are likely to achieve successful sleep when you are intentional with your habits surrounding the necessary practice. Consider Spring Break your opportunity to make a commitment to rest.
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NuStart video - Respond to emotions with kindness |
Click here to watch this short healthy living video on how to respond to emotions with kindness.
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TSC INtegrate employee discount guide |
Click here to view the 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.
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This award recognizes and celebrates TSC employees who embody the spirit of TSC INtegrate through personal example, influencing peers and/or students, and/or serving the community within the greater Lafayette area. Click here to nominate a peer at for this award to help highlight some things that are helping TSC get healthier and happier. Additionally, the winners' (two) schools will be awarded $350. Learn more. |
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INSPIRATION MATTERS
with Kathy Nimmer
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No doubt most of us have enjoyed these bursts of warmer weather and sunshine. Science tells us why we often feel better physically and mentally when such circumstances follow cold, gray days. I think it goes beyond science for me, though, as there is a sense of anticipation when spring is coming. Rosalie Stanley, new second grade teacher at Klondike Elementary, wrote this: "For me, spring signals life and growth and positivity." Rosalie nailed it I think; hopeful
associations attached to anything make that thing better. It doesn't have to be only spring that generates this hope, but I'm sure glad spring does just that!
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Employee Name: Laury Phillips
Years with TSC: 21
Position: Secretary, Burnett Creek Elementary School
How does this employee demonstrate the TSC State of Mind: Laury has a great sense of humor and always has a positive outlook. She makes our students and families feel welcome.
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Employee Name: Mike Targgart
Years with TSC: 10
Position: Network Specialist, Technology Center
How does this employee demonstrate the TSC State of Mind: Mike understands the importance of providing technical services that align with the corporation's goals. He is highly committed to the TSC.
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March 22-26 - No school, Spring Break
May 28 - Last student day
June 4 - Harrison High School Spring Commencement
June 5 - McCutcheon High School Spring Commencement
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