TSC MATTERS

Newsletter for employees of the Tippecanoe School Corporation

TSC Teachers of the Year

Elementary Schools Battle Ground , Amy Ahnert Burnett Creek , Erika Wolfschlag Cole , Ginnie Sheets Dayton , Lauri Wainscott Hershey , Mary Dietrich Klondike , Kathy Rogers Mayflower Mill , Gina Boyd Mintonye , Mary Clevenger Wea Ridge , Stephanie Rambo Woodland , Jenelle Holmes Wyandotte , Aaron Hamilton Middle Schools Battle Ground , Melissa Eddy East Tipp , Timothy Hayes Klondike , John Vandewalle Southwestern , Arianne Menon Wainwright , Rachel Dolphin Wea Ridge , Michelle Bower High Schools Harrison , Kelly Clouse McCutcheon , Allison Trader

We hope to see you at the annual TSC Staff Recognition Program Wednesday, April 25 hosted at Harrison High School. The times have been adjusted slightly this year to better accommodate evening schedules; 5:45 pm reception and program at 6:30 pm. Also new for this year is a TSC 40-Year Service Award. It's remarkable that TSC has so many individuals who have worked in the TSC for 40 years or more and we want to be able to recognize them. Please attend April 25 and help recognize our amazing TSC employees.

Golden Apple nomination forms available

It's time to nominate an outstanding teacher for a Golden Apple Award. Greater Lafayette Commerce is accepting nominations through April 30. Unlike previous years, nominees can be from all grades, K-12. Click here for a nomination form.

Summer eLearning Conference Registration now open

Registration is now open for the Lafayette Regional eLearning Conference, IGNITE, on June 6 and 7. Once again, all TSC instructional staff will receive free registration by using the TSC promo code. The TSC promo code is TSC2018 . Please be sure to use this code when registering. Conference presenters should not register with this information and should contact Sarah Margeson for instructions.   For TSC staff interested in attending this year's conference, please follow the steps below to register: Visit the conference registration page Click the green Tickets button Click Enter Promotional Code Enter the code - press apply code Select the number of tickets and checkout For more information about the conference including location, speakers, and sessions please visit the conference website. If you have any additional questions, contact  Sarah Margeson.

School safety

According to the National Safety Council, 2016 may have been the deadliest year on the roads in recent history. There are many contributing factors to this statistic, including distracted driving. Read more about how distracted driving is adding to the growing risks on the road.

PERSONNEL MATTERS

Health Matters

Order your shirts now Only a few days left to get your TSC shirt. These are priced at cost, so don't miss out on a great deal. It will be fun to saturate the community with our #TSCINtegrate message. Join the Journey! You can see the design and shirts available as well as order and pay here.

April - The importance of quality sleep Do you have trouble going to sleep or getting enough sleep? It is important to get at least seven hours of quality sleep each night. Not getting enough quality sleep can negatively affect your mood, energy level, and ability to focus. Click here to learn how to set yourself up for success when it comes to sleep. TSC INtegrate employee discount guide We are pleased to present this year’s TSC INtegrate gym and store discount guide.  All TSC employees are eligible for discounts from local partners.  Click here to see what discounts that you are eligible for as a TSC employee...just in time to get ready for race season. Are you ready to live healthier and feel better?

Movement Challenge

Congratulations to the previous challenge winners – Battle Ground Middle School, Wea Ridge Middle School, and most recently Hershey Elementary School. The next INtegrate challenge starts this week where once again you will have the opportunity to help your school or team win the Golden Sneaker trophy and $100 (click here to learn how to score points for your team).  If you haven’t downloaded the app you’re missing out on much more than just being able to participate in the challenges.  Sign up today and register on the app to do things like track your food, exercise, sleep, mood, etc.; receive NuStart’s healthy living content; participate in group discussions; or even receive one-on-one personal tele-coaching from a NuStart coach. The app connects with several types of fitness devices too…and it is free for all TSC employees. If you need any technical assistance contact NuStart anytime or feel free to email Bryce Lindsay at blindsay@NuStartHealth.com or call him at 260.274.0311 if you have any questions.

Upcoming local and TSC race events

Looking for a race or event? There are several coming up locally and throughout TSC.  Click here to check out this guide to see some of the options available to you to lace up and get moving.

Medicare workshops Bernadette Baugh, Health Insurance Advisor from MBAH Insurance, will be presenting an overview on Medicare. The same presentation will be offered at the following times: Tuesday, April 17, 1:00 pm, Central Office Board Room Tuesday, April 17, 4:30 pm, Wea Ridge Middle School Room 127 Thursday, April 19, 6:30 pm, Battle Ground Middle School Room 127 Please email Elaine McFadden with any questions you want addressed at the Medicare workshop.

Inspiration Matters With Kathy Nimmer

If you ever forget the impact you can have on this world by being thoughtful, creative, and mindful of your wellbeing and that of those around you, simply watch this video over and over and over again. It speaks louder than any words I can write.

Employees Matter

Employee Name: Gary Moore Years with TSC: 9 Position: Bus driver/Lead trainer Why is TSC a great place to work: I enjoy getting to know the students and interacti ng with them, as well as making sure they get to scho ol and home safely. 

Employee Name: Beth Shelton Years with TSC: 8 Position: Nurse, Harrison High School Why is TSC a great place to work: I love working at TSC because our health se rvices team of nurses has the opportunity to prevent or eliminate health obstacles that keep our students from the classroom. It's rewarding to help students be successfu l.

TSC Calendar

April 11 - Kindergarten Roundup April 25 - Staff Recognition Night May 29 - Last student day