Newsletter Volume 1 Issue 4December 2, 2013

Music Program

For the first time, TCNES, TCNMS, and TCNHS will be hosting an all day music program on December 7th. The elementary will perform first, then the middle school and finish with the high school. The schedule for the delay will be:

2:00 – Kindergarten

2:30 – 2nd Grade

3:00 – 4th Grade

4:00 – 1st Grade

4:30 – 3rd Grade

6:00 – Middle School

7:00 – High School

To make the day a full event the high school after prom committee will have a meal in the MS/HS cafeteria, which will include sloppy Joes, chili, chips, hot dogs, chili dogs, baked goods, pop and water. Times for dinner will run from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

MAP

(Measures of Academic Progress)

Students in grades 5 through 10 will be completing the second round of assessments in the subjects of Reading, Language, Math, and Science. These assessments called MAP® are computerized adaptive assessments. Teachers and students will be able to see the amount of growth they have made from the start of the school year to now. Students will take one more round of MAP® assessments in March to complete the full testing cycle. If you would like more information please go to the link below to the NWEA MAP website.

VIP

(Very Important Panthers)

Our VIP continues to remain active in community service. The VIP organized a fundraiser to support the Kids for Kids campaign organized by the Register Herald by having students pay $1.00 on Monday, November 25th and Tuesday, November 26th to wear Pajamas and a hat. The money raised will be donated to the Register Herald so they can provide Christmas gifts to local kids who may not have otherwise received a Christmas gift.

The VIP will be assisting with Cabbage Patch for the Lewisburg Area Council of Churches. VIP is collecting canned or boxed goods from elementary and middle school students from December 9th through the 17th. Canned or boxed items should be turned in to homeroom teachers. VIP is also donating $500 fundraised at the Fall Fling for Food to Cabbage Patch for LACC to purchase perishable items for local families.

One Call NOW

Reminder for school closings and delays we will use the One Call NOW system. If you have recently changed your phone numbers, please be sure we have your current phone number in our system. You can do this by calling the district office at 962-2671 or 833-2974 and provide this information to Noelle Murray.

Upcoming Dates

December 7th – See article for times

December 20th – Spelling Bee

December 23rd – January 3rd – Christmas Break

January 17th – End of 2nd Quarter

January 20th – No School - MLK Day

January 21st – No School – Waiver Day

January 28th – Preble County Spelling Bee @ Eaton 7:00 PM

Students Donating to Children’s Hospital

AJ Frey and his sister McKenzie Moyer raised $1200 by selling homemade caramel popcorn to donate to Children’s Hospital. When the K99.1 radio station sponsored the Cares for Kids fundraising campaign, Annette Frey, aunt, and Kari Moyer,mom, planned to raise funds and came up with the idea of selling homemade caramel popcorn. They made the popcorn and AJ and McKenzie started selling the popcorn, which was donated by Baker’s Country Time Popcorn. After a week of selling the popcorn bags for $5.00 they had raised the $1200. Milano’s Pizza offered to triple that donation making the total donation $3600. We wanted to recognize the wonderful efforts of AJ, McKenzie and their families for this wonderful effort in service.

Students of the Month

Students of the month were selected for the month of November. Students showed their PRIDE, being Prepared, Respectful, Involved, Disciplined, and Expecting success. The students were Kaimee Knisely 5th grade, Joel Lykins 6th grade, Preston Jackson 7th grade, Aubrey Elkins 8th grade. They were treated to lunch at our local pizza place with Ms. Pierson.