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Tippecanoe Middle School Newsletter November 2016

Written By: Mrs. Lesher’s Advanced Language Arts Class

From The Principal’s Desk I want to congratulate all of our fall student athletes on the outstanding job they did representing us in our first year of GWOC competition. As we move forward to the winter, just a few reminders:

● Students must be passing 5 classes with a 1.5 GPA to be eligible to participate. It is based on their first quarter grades.

● Participation Fees of $75 must be paid before the first competition. ● All student fees must be paid or have an active payment plan in place ● Please contact the main office at 667-8454 with any questions you might have.

This year is the year for our English Department curriculum review. It is a very lengthy and in-depth endeavor. Below is a link to a survey created by our Language Arts Curriculum Development team. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey in order to help assist them with the direction of their instruction. Your participation is encouraged and appreciated. https://www.surveymonkey.com/summary/bjaTTm7XYr2YJpg0fS4ZjNXPRyJFlnklaAut887vOBHDq9cIqAaapvwzt5DE00d1 A huge THANK YOU goes out to everyone who helped to make our first TMS Book Fair a success. A special thanks goes to Mrs. Torrence, for all of her hard work at making this possible. The staff and students of the middle school would like to say thank you to all of the students and parents who volunteered their time and resources to help renovate our courtyard. It has become overgrown with weeds and along with being an eyesore, it is not real usable space. A great group of community members led by Amy Maggard has started clearing the area as the first step into making this space viable again. A huge thanks needs to be sent to the high school bowling team and coach John Janney who donated an evening of their time in helping to clear the area. If you are interested in becoming involved in this project or making a donation of some kind, you may contact the middle school office at 667-8454 or myself at gsouthers@tippcity.k12.oh.us.

Comics and Art

Art Contest

Last month’s winners were Julia Vestey and Olivia Hobbs. Congratulations! The theme for this month’s art contest is “Who’s at your Thanksgiving dinner?”

(Examples of what to draw: dinner with your family, celebrities, animals, or even turkeys).

Guidelines ★ Entries must be hand drawn with NO stencils or tracing.

★ Don’t forget to write your name on your drawing!

★ Your entry must be colored.

★ Your entry MUST be turned in by Monday, November 21st (before Thanksgiving break).

★ Please turn your drawing into Mrs. Lesher's room (Room 125).

★ Winner will be announced in the next newsletter.

Interesting and Important Days in November Deviled Eggs Day - November 2nd Sandwich Day - November 3rd Dunce Day - November 8th Veteran’s Day - November 11th Chicken Soup for the Soul Day - November 12th Have a Party with Your Bear Day - November 16th Eat a Cranberry Day - November 23rd Thanksgiving - November 24th French Toast Day - November 28th Thanksgiving Break- November 23rd-25th

Sports This month we finished off volleyball, football, and cross country.

Football 7th grade football finished the season with a 1-7 record. 8th grade football ended the season with a 6-2 record.

8th grade football brought home the first GWOC Championship to TMS! Volleyball

7th grade volleyball finished a great season going 16-0. 8th grade volleyball also went undefeated with a 16-0 record.

Cross Country Girls cross country came in 2nd place in the Northern Division.

Boys also came in close second place to Troy. Basketball

Don’t forget basketball tryouts on 4th,7th,8th, and possibly the 9th of November for the boys, and the girls on October 28th, 29th, and the 31st.

Wrestling Open mats November 1st. First practice is November 14th.

Mandatory meeting for those interested in Wrestling on Friday, November 4th at 2:45 in the cafeteria.

Other Winter Athletic Parent Meeting-November 10th 6:30 at THS. TMS Winter Sports Pictures - November 29th 3:00-5:00 P.M.

Current Events The election period is almost over. Republican

Nominee Donald Trump and Democratic Nominee Hillary Clinton have been going head to head for months now. Some polls show that Hillary is blowing Donald Trump out of the water. Others show that Donald is in a close and competitive race. Regardless of the outcome, it will be an interesting final two weeks before voting day. The day to vote in Ohio is November 8, and polls are open from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM.

There is speculation that Trump will be starting a nightly news show. The show is said to bypass the left wing media and be called “Trump Tower News”. The first episode aired on the campaign Facebook page. Many are saying that this is a test for Trump TV which is a news program he may run after the election.

Further steps are being taken in SpaceX’s mission to colonize Mars. SpaceX is in the

process of testing a large carbon fiber fuel tank that is vital in the building of their rocket. The reason that it is so vital is that their whole spaceship is centered around it. The problem is that it is so large and that even though carbon fiber is stronger and lighter than regular metals, SpaceX is using liquid oxygen and liquid methane for their fuel. This leaves the tank susceptible to leaking and cracking because these are so cold. Their final test on the tank that they have to do is pressure test the tank to make sure it won’t explode in use. Hopefully the testing continues to go well and no catastrophic events take place.

Jokes So my friend really wanted some bread the other day. He made me go to the store to get some. I got him whole organic bread, even though I didn’t know breader or not he would like it. At yeast it was at no cost for me. When I got home, I couldn’t wait to roll back into bed. I guess I’ll just loaf around all day now. Of course if I did that and my mom found out, I would be toast. That would be one very bad punishment.

Advice

Q. Dear Maurice Fernandez, People keep making fun of me. I know it’s a joke, but it hurts. I’ve tried to tell them stop,

but it didn’t work. What do I do? -Hurt Student

A. Dear Hurt Student, You should stand up to them first and try to tell them to stop. If that doesn’t work, then

go and tell a trusted adult (teacher, parent, etc.) and see if they can help you work it out. -Maurice Fernandez

Q. Dear Maurice Fernandez,

Sometimes I have way too much homework. Do you know how I can manage my time better? Sports really get in the way.

-Stressed Student A. Dear Stressed Student,

Once you have the opportunity to do it, don’t procrastinate. Get it done immediately, and then take free time. If you still can’t get it done, you can stay after school at S.W.A.T. to get some extra time off to get your work done.

-Maurice Fernandez

Maurice Fernandez recommends… Song: Closer by The Chainsmokers

App: Clash Royale Movie: Ghostbusters

T.V. Show: The Big Bang Theory The Maze Runner by James Dashner Review by: Chase Buchanan

The Maze Runner is about a boy named Thomas. He woke up in a black box with supplies in it. Doors from out of the ground opened up, and when they opened, Thomas saw about fifty teenage boys standing above him. Then he noticed, he couldn’t remember anything. The teens had three big rules, but the most important was not to go outside the walls. Thomas realized that he was in a square surrounded by tall stone walls with one small opening. I’d say the readability of this book is pretty easy. I don’t think it would be hard for anyone fifth grade and up. The plot to me is fascinating because young teenagers have to work together to get out of the giant maze. The theme is you must work together to get out of problems. I would like to recommend this book to anyone who likes adventure.

The Crossover by Kwame Alexander Review by: Maddie Carner

The Crossover is about two brothers named Josh and Jordan who are really close. They also play on the basketball team. Then, Jordan gets a girlfriend. This disrupts Josh and Jordan’s relationship. Josh then hits his brother with a basketball, which got Josh suspended from the team. Their dad gets sick and the brothers become friends again. I recommend this book because of the constant action and twists and turns.

Clubs ● Chess Club ~ Chess Club will meet Mondays. It starts November 7th. ● Acts Of Kindness ~ Talk to Mrs. Keating or Mrs. Torrence. ● Intramurals ~ Sign up sheet outside of Mrs. Murray’s room. Meets on the 2nd, 9th, and

16th. ● Math Counts ~ Meets November 2nd, 9th, and 16th 2:30-3:30 P.M. ● Outdoor Club ~ Mad River Mountain on Saturday, January14th. ● Power Of The Pen ~ Practices every Thursday. ● STEM ~ November 3rd, 10th, and 17th 2:30-3:30 P.M. ● Yearbook ~ November 7th, 14th, and 21st at 2:30 to 3:30 P.M.

November Subject of the Month SCIENCE

Mr. Stanbery, Mr. Earl, Mr. Kinnison, Mr. Koopman, and Mrs. Hohenstein

● Mr. Earl’s 6th grade class is currently dissecting the external dissections of the sea lamprey.

● Mr. Kinnisons 7th grade class is doing closed and open systems. ● Mr. Koopman’s 8th grade class is currently studying the body.

Mrs. Schoch Interview on Little Bits Mrs. Schoch’s fifth period class was visited by a Wright Patterson Air Force Base

speaker. She showed her students Little Bits. For the rest of the class period, Mrs. Schoch’s homeroom was assigned projects to complete.

What are Little Bits?: “An interactive circuit model that can teach kids about electricity and currents.”

How do Little Bits work?:“The Little Bits are connected by magnets, and pieces. Each piece has it’s own function. When the Little Bits are connected they create a circuit.”

What do they teach?:“Electricity, circuits, lengthening, and currents.”

What Happened in History this Month?

(Note to reader, events only shown after 1900 A.D.)

1916 Henry Ford awards equal pay to women. 1929 Black Thursday-- the first day of the stock market crash which would lead to the Great Depression. 1930 John Wayne debuts in his first starring role in The Big Trail. 1944 The aircraft carrier USS Princeton is sunk by a single Japanese plane during the Battle of Leyte Gulf. 1945 The United Nations comes into existence with the ratification of its charter by the first 29 nations. 1992 The Toronto Blue Jays win the World Series, defeating the Atlanta Braves in the 11th inning of the 6th game, to become the first Major League Baseball team from outside the US to win the series.

2016 Voting day for the next president of the United States begins.

November Interviews Mrs. Hohenstein: Q: What is your favorite Thanksgiving food? A: “My favorite food is sweet potatoes.” Q: What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of fall? Why? A: “I think of perfect weather because fall has my favorite weather.” Q: What is your favorite thing to teach in science? Why? A: “I like to teach Newton’s Laws because it is very hands on.” Q: Did you always want to be a science teacher? If not, what did you want to be? A: “No, when I was a little girl I wanted to study rocks, but now that sounds very boring to me.”

Mr. Kinnison: Q: What is your favorite Thanksgiving tradition? A: “My favorite tradition is going to my parents house and eating my thanksgiving meal there with family.” Q: Would you rather watch the Thanksgiving parade or the Thanksgiving game? A: “I would rather watch the Thanksgiving football game.” Q: What is your favorite food to eat on Thanksgiving? A: “Turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, and pumpkin pie.” Q: What is your favorite thing to teach in science? A: “I like to teach experiments because I am “better” than Mr. Koopman.” Mr. Koopman: Q: Who is your favorite football team? Why? A: “My favorite football team is the Green Bay Packers because of their rich history.” Q: Why did you start teaching science? A: “I started teaching science because it is the best subject ever, in my opinion.” Q What is your favorite food to eat on Thanksgiving? A: “Smoked turkey and pumpkin pie.” Q: Do you have a favorite relative to see during Thanksgiving? Who? A: “My favorite relative to see on thanksgiving is my grandfather because he is awesome to talk to and hang out with.” Mr. Stanbery Q: Who is your favorite football team? Why? A: “My favorite football team is Michigan because I have been a fan since I was a little kid and I’ve never given up on them.” Q: What is your favorite fall activity? Why? A: “I love raking and burning leaves because I love the smell.” Q: What or who inspired you to become a science teacher? A: “My 6th grade science teacher inspired me to get into science, because of this I went on to go to two science fairs, took eight science classes in high school, and eventually became a science teacher.” Q: What is your favorite part about Thanksgiving? Why? A: “I love the food and the food coma that follows.”

November Birthdays Olivia Amlin Raymond Perrault Raegan Angell Ty Powell Owen Pleiman Carson Robbins Ashley Aselage Elizabeth Rogers Jackson Blaul-Green John Rogers Jacob Bogart Marcus Rowe Keaton Butts Allysa Sasser Matthew Bynum Trevor Silcox Cooper Calk Jacob L. Smith Morgan Clark Joseph Sojda Charlize Clausen Ethan Spencer Gavin Darner Lydia Stewart Savanna Dean Lambert Tynes III Hunter Freels Makaela Wiggershaus Cami Gingerich Olivia Wilson Natalie Gratz Tyler Carlson Zackary Gudorf Owen Pleiman Isabel Haley Mason Harding Liam Henderson Scotlyn Hoskins Reagan Hull Symon Hunter Kennedy Kleather Annaleah Lambert Kailey Longo Gavin Martin Emma McCormick Lillian McDowell Madelyn Nelson Bryce Olinger Pierce Patterson Emma Patzek Connor Paulet

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY! FROM ALL OF US TO YOU! WE WISH IT WAS OUR BIRTHDAY, SO WE COULD PARTY TOO!