Newsletter for employees of the Tippecanoe School Corporation
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Starting with a "TSC State of Mind"
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Our school year is off to a great start. Thank you to all our employees for your efforts in planning and preparing for a new year.
This year we will focus on a TSC State of Mind which includes practicing being mindful instead having a mind full. MSD Washington Township Social and Emotional Behavior Coach Deanna Nibarger explained during our kickoff celebration how adverse childhood experiences are common and can impact a person's well-being throughout life. She encourages everyone to practice mindfulness daily, have an accountability partner and support families.
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The TSC continues the tradition of honoring its longest-serving educator by presenting that person with a TSC jersey, sporting the number #1 on the back. This year we have three educators who share this prestigious title: Vic Clerget from McCutcheon High School, Rex Crum from Battle Ground Middle School and George Mugford from Woodland Elementary School.
Congratulations on 41 years of service in the TSC!
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Pictured left to right: Rex Crum, George Mugford and Vic Clerget
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Welcome teachers new to TSC
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Apply for the Anne DeCamp award
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All regular contracted teachers, media specialists and counselors in the TSC can apply for the Anne DeCamp Award for Creative Teaching. The winner receives $500 to use toward a classroom project, activity or professional development.
The award is presented annually in honor of the late Mrs. John DeCamp, a former TSC board member (1974-1982).
Click
here
for more information and to apply online.
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Opportunities with DonorsChoose.org
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August 18 through August 24 is
DonorsChoose.org Welcome Week
. Every teacher on our site will be eligible to earn a back-to-school donation. For new teachers, you could get a $50 donation. For returning teachers, you could earn $25 by referring a friend. Put down your wallet and check out the details.
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Grant opportunity with SIA
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The SIA Foundation is now accepting applications for its fall grants.
The foundation awards cash grants to support funding of specific projects in the area of health, education and arts.
Click
here
to apply. The deadline is September 30.
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Schools, clubs and various organizations are invited to collect donations for Food Finders Food Bank as part of the Classroom Superstars program. Groups can win $1,000.
Click
here
to learn more.
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The Tippecanoe Latino Festival is hosting a youth art contest to celebrate Latino Heritage Month.
Click
here
to learn more about getting your students involved in celebrating cultures and embracing diversity through art. The deadline for submissions is September 7.
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The TSC raised $21,763.24 for the United Way last year. It would be great to surpass that amount this year and increase the number of individuals giving (161 donors last year).
We are a Pacesetter this year, so other organizations will be following our lead!
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Our giving has gone up steadily each year, so let's make this our most generous year yet.
Click
here
to make your pledge.
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American Fidelity Section 125 enrollment
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- All TSC benefit eligible employees are required to sign off on Section 125 (pretax health, dental, and vision) every year.
- Employees who work over 17.5 hours per week are eligible for ancillary benefits through American Fidelity.
- Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, AF Life, Short Term Disability, and/or TX Life
- Flex Spending Accounts: Medical and/or Dependent Care
Section 125 Enrollment options
- Now through August 26
- Self enrollment instructions
- For information on ancillary products, click on the PDF icon when you are going through the self enrollment system
- August 26 - September 30 American Fidelity account managers will be at schools to answer questions and enroll you in your selected American Fidelity products
- Schedule an appointment
- New employees are encouraged to meet one-on-one
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Advice on withholding taxes
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The IRS has launched a new withholding estimator application. Check
here
to see if you have enough taxes withheld from your paycheck.
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If you haven't had an opportunity to review the 2019-20 beginning of the year technology communication that was sent to staff before the start of school, you can access it
here
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Important information for TSC instructional staff is shared, including resources for the new PowerTeacher Pro gradebook, the Clever single sign-on portal, teacher webpage tips and much more. Please contact a member of the Technology Department with any follow-up questions.
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August - Mindfulness to make meaningful moments
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The meaningful moments are ones that we remember and will impact us the most. What moments can you make more meaningful throughout your day? Click
here
to learn more about making more meaningful moments.
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Welcome Back! It is an honor and a privilege to serve you and our community of students and stakeholders. I very much look forward to learning alongside you this year as we explore the “TSC State of Mind.”
Anne Marshall, TSC Instructional Coach
Why Mindfulness in Schools? Check out
this article
to find the answer.
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Personal coaching program
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Are you ready to live healthier and feel better in the new school year? Learn more about NuStart's personal coaching program.
- Get individualized support
- Set goals for accountability
- Customize lifestyle strategies
- Gain life skills education
- Find your inspiration
Click
here
to apply for the personal coaching program.
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Integrate this into your wardrobe
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INtegrate t-shirts are available. Click
here
to get into the TSC State of Mind.
The online store will be open now through August 30. Shirts will be delivered to your school the week of September 14.
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Sign up for the Cupcake Run
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Every year more and more of us from TSC participate in the annual Cupcake Run/Walk for Public Education. Come join the fun on Sunday, September 22.
Click
here
to learn more about the event and/or sign up.
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INSPIRATION MATTERS
with Kathy Nimmer
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A few weeks ago, gymnastics held Nationals to determine medalists and national team members.
MyKayla Skinner
was competing with a mission. She had been an alternate for the 2016 Olympics and wanted one more shot at making the team. This was her first competition back in the elite world after competing in the NCAA. While her routines were not perfect, she made the national team, and her joy was unmatched. Wherever this pre-Olympic year takes her, her fierce commitment is a great reminder that the journey and the goal are equally important.
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Employee Name:
Sharita Ware
Years with TSC:
7
Position:
Teacher, East Tipp Middle School
How this employee demonstrates the TSC State of Mind:
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harita provides our students with a variety of exciting, engaging STEM activities during, before and after school.
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Employee Name:
Laura Kenner
Years with TSC:
8
Position:
Cafeteria Manager, Klondike Elementary School
How this employee demonstrates the TSC State of Mind:
Laura is a team player who strives to form relationships with students and staff.
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September 2
- No school - Labor Day
October 11
- End of the first nine weeks
October 18 and 21
- No school, fall break
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