TIPPECANOE HIGH SCHOOL
Monday, September 16, 2019
COUNSELING
Project MORE is looking for student volunteers to be reading mentors for 4th and 5th graders. Mentors will need to be available two or more times a week for about 30 minutes a session. If you or an adult family member is interested, please contact Ms. Pentaudi at LT Ball. This program starts September 30th and runs throughout the school year.
The PSAT/NMSQT will be held in the LMC on October 16 at 7:40 AM. The first 75 students who sign up will receive a PSAT/NMSQT study guide. This test is for all 10th and 11th grade students who want to prepare for the SAT. In addition, juniors can qualify for the prestigious National merit Scholarship. Forms are located in the office. See Mrs. Hlavac with any questions.
Students who may have interest in a trade or the work force after high school would benefit from touring two manufacturing companies on Friday October 4th. The bus will depart from Tippecanoe High School at approximately 9:30 am and will return at approximately 12:30 pm. There is no cost to attend. Students attending the open house will be given a tour of the facilities and learn about jobs and companies located in the community as well as skills and knowledge students will need in order to enter the manufacturing field. This year we will be touring Minco Tool and Mold and GE Aviation-TDI. Permission slips are in the counseling office and must be turned in by 9/25.
The Vandalia Parks and Recreation Department has job openings for lifeguards for students with a current Lifeguard Certification. Please see the flyer in the Counseling Office window for more details.
CLUBS
ASTRA is a service club who strives to make community service personal by connecting high school students with amazing opportunities to support their school and community. In addition, the club provides opportunities for friendship and fun! We will have our first organizational meeting on Wednesday, September 18 at both 7:15 and 2:45 in room 111. You need only to attend one meeting. If you cannot attend and would like to join, see Mrs. Colebaugh in Room 111. We hope to see you at our first meeting. Officers are reminded we will meet in Room 111 afterschool today.
Outdoor Club will be having an informational kickoff meeting about upcoming events before school (7:20) on Wednesday 9/18 and immediately following school in Ms. Drayton’s Room (room 217).
Feeling KERFUFFLED? Want to know exactly what a QWIRKLE is? Ever seen an EXPLODING KITTEN or an UNSTOPPABLE UNICORN? Join the Board Game Club to find out more. It won’t be a TRIVIAL PURSUIT! There will be an informational meeting after school TODAY in Room 205. Everyone is welcome!
Any Octagon students interested in signing up for the Junior Run for the Mums can do so in Mrs. Wirrig’s room (129) this week!
Auditions for the fall play “Clue” will be Monday and Tuesday September 16th and 17th from 2:50-5. No experience required! Clue is a fun, funny murder mystery based on the board game. All you need to bring is a positive attitude.
ATHLETICS
There will be TWO Tippecanoe High School Wrestling Meetings this Wednesday September 18, 2019. First meeting is BEFORE school at 7:25am in the Wrestling Room and the Second Meeting is AFTER school at 2:45pm in the Wrestling Room. All Students interested in wrestling this season need to attend one of the two meetings. Contact Coach Petro or Coach Tremblay if you have any questions.
Red Devils remained undefeated with a 3-1 victory over state ranked Indian Hill. The varsity is now 8-0 on the season. JV also remained undefeated with a 4-0 victory.
Varsity football won their first game of the season 20-7 over Fairborn. Red Devils are now 1-2 and host Troy this Friday.
Ben Sauls broke the school record for longest field goal made with a 49 yard Fg in the 2nd quarter and broke it again with a 55 harder in the third quarter.
JV football defeated Fairborn 47-0.
Freshman football lost to Piqua 38-6
MISCELLANEOUS
Homecoming Guest forms are now available online. Please visit the THS “Building News” page. You must PRINT the document, have it signed by all necessary parties and turn it in to the main office by Wednesday, October 2. No late forms will be accepted.
Do you have the travel bug? Do you want to see some amazing cities and take a cruise around the Greek islands? If so, come to a meeting on Tuesday September 17th at 6pm in Mrs. Robertson’s room. We will be discussing our upcoming 2020 summer trip to Spain, France and Greece. If you have any questions stop by to see Mrs. Robertson. If you are already enrolled in the trip you do not need to attend this meeting.
Juniors & Seniors who are thinking about going to college can attend this FREE event and seek assistance in filling out college applications and writing essays. You definitely want to come to this because it is FREE and you will receive valuable insight on how to fill out College Applications & Write Essays. Thursday, September 19th-College Applications & Essays with Erin McKenzie @ 7-8pm-In the Meeting Room.
The Bradford Community Festival Association is extending an invitation to girls of sophomore, junior, and senior classes to enter. Sponsors for the entry fee may be a school organization, 4-H Club, civic group, area business, or even parents. The 2019 Miss Pumpkin will receive $75 cash, flowers, sash, and crown. 1st Runner-Up will receive $50 cash and sash. 2nd Runner-Up will receive $25 cash and sash. Awards will also be given for Miss Congeniality, Most Photogenic and Best Evening Gown. If we have over twelve contestants, we will award the top 10 contestants, and if we receive less than twelve contestants we will only award the top 5. Contestants having further questions should contact any committee member: Alisha Patty (937) 564-5661, or Megan Hunt (937) 423-0694. If you would like to participate please mail your name, address, phone number, a wallet-size photo, and $25 entry fee (non-refundable) as well as the Miss Pumpkin Queens Contest Application Form to: Alisha Patty, 6814 North State Route 721, Bradford, OH 45308 by SEPTEMBER 30, 2019. Registration forms are available on the Pumpkin Show’s website (bradfordpumpkinshow.com) or in the forms file outside the counseling office.
ACT Test Prep
Intensive, six-hour seminar covering test format and structure, what content appears on the test, and ACT specific testing & time management strategies. Provider: Dave Dobos, MIT alumnus.
Workbook included, bring paper and pencil to take notes.
Tipp Middle School
$79 resident, $89 nonresident
Wed. & Thurs., Oct. 16 & 17, 6-9
Wed. & Thurs., Dec. 4 & 5, 6-9
Registration for classes will begin on September 9. Go online to www.tmcomservices.org to register.
Call if you need more information – 937-667-8631
QUOTE OF THE Day
“I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.”- Estée Lauder #empower
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