Newsletter for employees of the Tippecanoe School Corporation TSC Matters

TSC school year ends with virtual ceremonies I want to thank you for your dedication in helping our students wrap up this unprecedented school year. I understand the closure of our schools and transition to remote learning created challenges, but I am proud of all of our employees for persevering to finish strong. I hope you will join us in celebrating more than 800 graduates from Harrison and McCutcheon High Schools who will be recognized during virtual ceremonies June 7. This special day is not possible without your hard work and dedication. I hope you have an opportunity this summer to relax and rejuvenate for next year's potential challenges. Sincerely, Scott Hanback Superintendent

Deadline approaches for Golden Apple nominations

Think about 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 June 1.

TSC names Teachers of the Year The Tippecanoe School Corporation has named Jessica Harris as the TSC Elementary Teacher of the Year and Sharita Ware as the TSC Secondary Teacher of the Year. Read more .

Summer facilities checklist During the summer, the TSC Buildings and Grounds Department will complete a number of repairs and improvements to our buildings. This is in addition to overseeing major renovations at Harrison High School, McCutcheon High School and Battle Ground Middle School. Click here to see the  TSC Summer Projects List . 

HEALTH MATTERS

Clinic holiday hours The TSC/LSC Health and Wellness Clinics will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Please remember the after-hours line will still be available should any patients need care during this closure. The after-hours line can be reached at 877-768-0082. 

Mindfulness Matters with Anne Marshall  The month of May in the school business is generally full of rituals and routines, pomp and circumstance and celebrations of accomplishments with optimism for the future. This May has looked and felt very different. We adapt and grieve the loss of a typical end of the school year, but focus on positivity for the days yet to come. A couple of resources to address wellness during this time, as May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Be Well Indiana , Anthem’s May Minute s and this informative article o utlining the effects of COVID as it relates to our resilience.

Annual weight loss challenge Due to the COVID-19, the TSC/LSC Health & Wellness Clinic annual weight loss challenge final weigh-in has been extended to June 1. 

TECHNOLOGY MATTERS

New sharing dialog for Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms In the coming weeks the interface you use when sharing files from Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms will change. This change will replace the previous interface used to share files and manage members of shared drives. The new interface will make it easier to share files only with specific people without expanding access beyond what’s needed. More information about the changes can be found here .

INSPIRATION MATTERS with Kathy Nimmer

"Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree." - Martin Luther It has felt as if the world has indeed gone to pieces these last months. I see this quote now and whisper with a little shame, "Did I plant my apple tree anyway?" I wonder if amid the anxiety and isolation, was I using my gifts? Did I instead freeze into immobility or throw my hands up in frustration and let go of what I knew I could still do? Perhaps times such as these last months offer our greatest chance to learn something about ourselves. Considering the state of our apple trees could reveal a telling portrait of who we are when the only audience to notice what we are doing is ourselves. 

EMPLOYEES MATTER

Employee Name: Amanda Rowe Years with TSC: 6 Position: Teacher, Harrison High School How this employee demonstrates the TSC State of Mind: Amanda has embraced remote learning. Her students are working to create "pandemic journals" so that they can document this period of time from their point of view. We are living through a historic event never seen by this generation of students, and she has encapsulated a mechanism for them to record these events in a personal manner. Employee Name: Kristi Kendall Years with TS: 13 Position: Counselor, McCutcheon High School How this employee demonstrates the TSC State of Mind: Kristi is always willing to go above and beyond the call of duty. Her attention to detail, thoughtful conversations with students and being a team player are invaluable in making the McCutcheon Student Services Department a cohesive and helpful unit.

TSC CALENDAR

June 7 - TSC virtual commencement ceremonies 

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