If anyone would like two free tractor tires please contact Josh Clark at jclark@tccs.k12.in.us First person to respond via email can have them. These make a great kid sandbox.
TCE Picture Day is September 6. All students will receive a picture.
Artist Fridays have started off with a bang at TCE! This 9 weeks, our young artists are exploring artworks by Georgia O'Keeffe. Check out their floral creations!
With the excessive heat forecasted for the next few days this is a reminder to please send water bottles with your student (s) to school. We will not be outside for recess with excessive heat. Please dress for the hot weather.
We had two golden ticket winners today for our World's Finest Chocolate fundraiser. Congratulations!
Our fundraiser has started. Students need a permission slip before being given a box of chocolate to sell. Look for the "Golden Ticket" in your box of chocolate. When sending in money we would prefer a check payable to Tri-Central Elementary. Contact the office with any questions.
Tri-Central Elementary is kicking off our annual chocolate bar fundraiser. If you would like to have your student participate we must have a permission slip returned to the school. Thank you for your support!
Attention TC grads. The Spencer Scholarship Application is now open and due Tuesday, October 1st by 3:00 p.m.
Applications can be accessed either through the MS/HS Guidance Department or on the school website under "menu" on the MS/HS website.
We have at least 20, 4' by 6' black mats that are approximately 1" thick. We will give these away to whomever would be interested. These were used on our playground in the Gaga pit. Contact mmiller@tccs.k12.in.us if interested.
TCE Kindergarten students using their Boogie Boards today during UFLI. Practicing /a/ and /m/.
Please see attached information pertaining to upcoming Title 1 Parent Meetings.
Today TCCS will be conducting an intruder/lockdown drill. When this type of drill is conducted our building is on lockdown and there is no one allowed in or out of the building. Please understand that the office areas may be temporarily closed during these drills.
About Drills at TCCS and TCSC:
TCCS and TCSC conduct a variety of drills throughout the year as part of its overall school crisis, emergency, and safety protocols. These well-planned safety and emergency exercises take place throughout our campus for a variety of situations including fire, tornado, and active threat. School safety drills play an essential role in helping students and staff develop the knowledge and skills they need to prepare themselves during an emergency.
This week we have conducted a variety of drills in accordance with Indiana Law. If you have any questions pertaining to school safety at TCCS please contact Mr. Miller at mmiller@tccs.k12.in.us or Nate Sayers at nsayers@tccs.k12.in.us.
Ever thought about working at TC but need a flexible schedule? We are hiring Substitute Custodians!
TCCS conducted bus evacuations this morning.
This morning TCCS practiced school bus evacuation safety drills. The experience and information learned can save lives in an accident or emergency.
If your child rides a school bus please take some time to remind them of the general safety tips that are included with this message. In addition, if your child rides a bus with seatbelts they need to be used.
We are appreciative of our bus drivers and the job they do to transport students safely to and from school.
TCCS Parents and Guardians:
Students practiced weather preparedness today to understand and prepare in case of a severe weather event. They also learned the difference between a watch and a warning.
Did You know?
Indiana averages 22 tornadoes a year. Because we know seconds count, TCCS and TCSC have developed detailed plans of action to respond to a severe weather event. The tornado drills practiced several times a year help keep students and staff prepared and work out any kinks in the drill before it is needed in real time. We also have signs posted throughout the hallways directing students and staff to safe areas.
Students were also given instruction in the event of an earthquake. Drop, cover, and hold on is typical language given in the event of an earthquake. For more information please visit shakeout.org.
During many of our school safety drills the elementary and MS/HS offices will be temporarily closed.
Job Posting:
Middle/High School Special Education Para-professional (5.75 hours/day)
Tri-Central Middle/High School is currently seeking a positive, out-going person to assist classroom teachers as a Para-Professional. The position is open for starting immediately pending board approval and passing a background check. The job would include working with students in the classroom as well as small group settings, building positive relationships with staff and students, and modeling a strong work ethic to build upon the success of our students.
Interested applicants should send a résumé to the attention of Jay Adair at jadair@tccs.k12.in.us.
Today TCCS practiced a corporation-wide fire drill where students learned the importance of paying attention and following instructions and being prepared in an emergency. Students evacuated the building in a timely manner and went to their rally spots.
Why Conduct Drills?
At Tri-Central and Tipton Schools, we take drills seriously when it comes to keeping kids safe. A drill is basically a practice run of procedures set in place for fires, natural disasters, lockdowns, and more. These drills serve to evaluate the reaction of adults and students, how effectively they follow the emergency procedures, and the length of time it takes to evacuate and account for everyone. The results of a drill are crucial to identifying areas of weakness in any emergency or evacuation plan. It gives us the opportunity to reduce evacuation time, ensure that everyone is using the most effective exit route and teaches students to follow instructions and remain calm. Practicing how to safely and calmly leave an area can mean the difference between life and death in an emergency.
Drills are conducted in accordance with state law. All drills will not be pre-announced.
TCCS and TCSC students and staff will be participating in "safety week" drills all this week.
Kindergarten students at TCE doing various STEM activities today.
