500 Linwood Drive Greencastle, IN 46135 Phone (765) 653-4700 Fax (765) 653-6449
We are FORTUNATE to have the support of WONDERFULLY giving students, parents, and community. Last year’s student council worked on a playground beautification project. Here are some highlights of that project:
Ethan Maier and Rudy Hagan, with adult help, wrote a grant for the Putnam County Youth Foundation. TZ was awarded $500.00 to replace the old wooden benches on our nature trail.
The Challenge is Ours… Commitment from Everyone Excellence for Everyone
Mrs. Stevens wrote two grants to Walmart in the fall and we were awarded $2,000 from Walmart to go toward our playground fund! We were awarded these grants in April.
Student Council members collected $1,542.81 in parent and community donations for the playground project. In addition, April 11th was our Movie Night at TZ. This event was a fundraiser to benefit the TZ Student Council Playground Improvement Project. Donations totaled $614.00 for the Movie Night Event!
When we add all grants, movie night, and donations together the playground fund has $4,656.81 to use for a new bike rack, soccer goals, and recess balls. Paint and other items to improve the playground were purchased with some of the money.
The Tzouanakis School Community is dedicated to providing a safe, caring, and respectful educational environment in which all students may fulfill their academic, moral, physical, and social potential.
May 17th was a work day at TZ. Student Council sponsored and organized teams of students, adults, and community volunteers to clean up sticks, rake leaves, trim bushes, paint handrails, scrape and paint the swings, paint basketball posts, build handrails for the wooden bridge, and replace the old wooden benches on the nature trail. We also used funds to purchase a new bike rack, two new soccer goals, recess balls, paint and supplies, and other items for the benefit of the playground.
This past Monday, we were able to celebrate the finished project with the TZ Picnic. The PTO provided an ice cream treat, as well. We couldn’t have completed this project without the help and support of all of the volunteers and donations. A huge thank you to Julie Stevens, TZ Teacher and Student Council Advisor, and Laurie Hardwick, parent, who helped guide the student council on this endeavor. Thank you to the following community sponsors:
Attendance ISTEP+ Pass Both ISTEP+ Pass E/LA ISTEP+ Pass Math IREAD-3 Pass NWEA Reading Growth NWEA Math Growth
97% 87% 86% 87% 96% 73% 75%
Joe Spiker
Big Bounce House
Pingleton Sawmill
Tony Stone
Bittles and Hurt
Headley Hardware
First Financial Bank Plus the many families that donated time, money, and labor for this project.
A Note From The GHS Athletic Director...
Textbook Fees for 2014-15 Due NOW 3rd Grade—$116.25 4th Grade—$110.00 5th Grade—$107.00 You may pay book fees online through Harmony with credit card or by cash, check, or money order in the TZ office.
Students and parents planning to attend Greencastle varsity home football games this season, please note: A ball toss area has been designated for student use at the northwest end of the home bleachers (by the baseball field). While students still are not allowed to throw balls within stadium (concession stand area, or behind the bleachers, etc.) they are now welcome to play in the fenced in area created for them. Please help us keep Friday Night games safe and fun for everyone by walking and carrying balls in the common concession stand area, and throwing only in the ball toss area. Go Tiger Cubs!
Next Meeting
Tzouanakis Bullying Hotline Extension 486
September 11
765-653-4700
6:00 PM TZ Media Center
@tztigercubs For updates. (Search for Tzouanakis Intermediate PTO Greencastle, Indiana)
Please leave a voice mail for the main office at any time of the day or night. Urgent issues will be directed to Administration immediately and investigations will be conducted for all messages. If this is an emergency, please contact the police.
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Box Tops Now is the time to turn in all the Box Tops you have been collecting all summer. The current challenge is running now through Aug. 29. The classroom with most Box Tops receives a popsicle treat.
Order Form Sent Home Also available on TZ PTO Webpage Purple Shirt with Logo Below Youth & Most Adult Sizes $10 Adult XXL & 3XL $12 Also Available Women’s V-Neck $12/$15 Orders Due Aug. 27 Make Checks Payable to TZ PTO
Dress Code - School Clothing
Dress Code - School Clothing
Girls
Boys
All students need to wear appropriate (modest) clothing to school. When it gets warm, clothing worn on weekends is not always appropriate at school.
All students need to wear appropriate (modest) clothing to school. When it gets warm, clothing worn on weekends is not always appropriate at school.
Listed below are examples of clothing that are not appropriate for school wear.
Listed below are examples of clothing that are not appropriate for school wear.
Clothing with tobacco or alcohol advertising
Tank tops with enlarged arm openings
Halter tops, strapless tops, spaghetti strap tops or dresses
Shirts that do not effectively cover stomachs and backs
Clothing that doesn’t cover backs or stomachs
Clothing with tobacco or alcohol advertising
Clothing must cover bra straps
Shorts that are too short or sag
Shorts that are too short
Or other clothing deemed unacceptable by administration
Or other clothing deemed unacceptable by administration
GCSC Wellness Policy Reminders Celebrations During the School Day Schools shall limit celebrations that involve food during instructional time to no more than two (2) per school year. All food items should be store bought, pre-packaged, and/or pre-wrapped for food safety and allergies. Please consult the suggested healthy Nutrition/Snack List for food suggestions.
Birthday Celebrations No food items will be allowed in the classroom/building in celebration of a student’s birthday. GCSC encourages and supports the use of nonfood birthday recognitions during the school day.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation of the GCSC Wellness Policy.
TZ Café Menu August 25—August 29 Monday, August 25
Tuesday, August 26
Wednesday, August 27
Thursday, August 28
Friday, August 29
Breakfast: Ham & Cheese Biscuit
Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick
Breakfast: Biscuit & Gravy
Breakfast: Sausage Pizza
Lunch: Breaded Chicken or Turkey & Cheese Wrap, Steamed Corn, Diced Carrots, Assorted Fruits, and Milk
Lunch: Sloppy Joe Sandwich or Hot Dog, Baked Beans, Smiley Potatoes, Assorted Fruits, and Milk
Lunch: Popcorn Orange Chicken or Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Rice w/Veggies, Steamed Broccoli, Assorted Fruits, and Milk
Lunch: Ravioli or Grilled Chicken, Spinach, Whole Grain Breadstick, Assorted Fruits, and Milk
Breakfast: Whole Grain Cinnamon Roll Lunch: Cheese Pizza or Grilled Chicken, Tator Tots, Mixed Veggies, Assorted Fruits, and Milk
School Hours for 2014-2015 *Monday:—The student day will begin at 8:45 a.m. (tardy bell) and dismissal will be at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday – Friday—The student day begins at 8:00 a.m. (tardy bell) and dismissal will be at 2:55 p.m.
Attendance Clarification
If a student arrives… *between 8:01 and 9:45 (Tues.-Fri.) he/she will be counted as AM Tardy.
*between 9:45 and 11:30 he/she will be counted as Absent 1/2 Day-AM.
If a student leaves… *school early anytime after 1:25 he/she will be counted as PM Tardy. *school between 11:30 and 1:25 he/she will be counted as Absent 1/2 Day-PM.
Gym Shoes Needed for PE Mr. Phillips is accepting small sized children gym shoes. No adult sizes needed now. Gently used are just fine, and we can wash and dry them here.
TZ Students After-School Activities (watch TZ Trailblazer for sign-ups)
Greencastle Community Schools Grading Scale All Greencastle Schools will use the following grading scale.
100
=
A+
99-92
=
A
91-90
=
A-
89-88
=
B+
87-82
=
B
Spanish (1st & 2nd Sem.)
3rd-5th
Choir (1st Sem.)
4th-5th
Spell Bowl (1st Sem.)
4th-5th
81-80
=
B-
Math Bowl (2nd Sem.)
4th-5th
79-78
=
C+
Geography Bee (1st Sem.)
4th-5th
77-72
=
C
Science Bowl (2nd Sem.)
5th
71-70
=
C-
Art Enrichment (1st & 2nd Sem.)
3rd-5th
69-68
=
D+
Wrestling (boys—2nd Sem.)
3rd-5th
67-62
=
D
Fitness Intramurals (boys & girls—1st & 2nd Sem.) 3rd-5th Student Council (all year)
3rd-5th
61-60
=
D-
Musical (2nd Sem.)
4th-5th
59-0
=
F
TZ CALENDAR Sun August 17
Mon August 18
Tue August 19
GCSC School Board Meeting 7PM Ridpath
Wed August 20
Thu August 21
TZ Cross Country Practice 3:00-4:30 @ GMS
Fri August 22
Sat August 23
TZ Cross Country Practice 3:00-4:30 @ GMS
TZ Cross Country Practice 3:00-4:30 @ GMS
August 24
August 25
August 26
4th & 5th Grade Choir 3:00-4:00
August 29
August 30
TZ Cross Country Practice 3:00-4:30 @ GMS
TZ Cross Country Practice 3:00-4:30 @ GMS
TZ Cross Country Practice 3:00-4:30
September 1
August 28
4th & 5th Grade Choir 3:00-4:00
Fall Fundraiser Ends
August 31
August 27
September 2
Labor Day—No School
September 3
September 4
September 5
September 6
TZ Cross Country Practice 3:00-4:30 @ GMS
4th & 5th Grade Choir 3:00-4:00 TZ Cross Country Practice 3:00-4:30 @ GMS
September 7
September 8
September 9
September 10
September 11
September 12
4th & 5th Grade Choir 3:00-4:00
Student Council 3:00-4:00
4th & 5th Grade Choir 3:00-4:00
9-11 Ceremony PTO Meeting 6:00 TZ Media Center
TZ Cross Country Practice 3:00-4:30 @ GMS
September 18
September 19
TZ Cross Country Practice 3:00-4:30 @ GMS
September 14
September 15 GCSC School Board Meeting 7PM Ridpath TZ Cross Country Practice 3:00-4:30
September 13
TZ Cross Country Practice 3:00-4:30 @ GMS
September 16
September 17 TZ Cross Country Practice 3:00-4:30 @ GMS
TZ Cross Country Practice 3:00-4:30 @ GMS
September 20
