Redhawk Tales
February 14, 2025 🧡 Happy Valentines Day!
Weekly Trivia Question
What is the official name of the holiday we call Presidents Day?
Mark Your Calendar!
- Presidents Day - NO SCHOOL -- Monday, February 17
- SNOW MAKEUP DAY -- Tuesday, February 18
- PTA Meeting & Technology Readiness Event -- Wednesday, February 26 @ 6-7:30 PM
- Sidener "Songs for the Stars" Concert -- Thursday, March 13 @ 6:30 PM
NOTE: The IPS Volunteer Application is open now through the end of February. If you have not completed this process and would like to volunteer this spring for field trips or school activities. please apply now.
Free Admission on Monday for Presidents Day
Indiana State Museum: Free admission and validated parking
NCAA Museum: Free admission and validated parking
Indianapolis Children’s Museum: Reserve tickets online for free admission
Join Us at the February PTA Meeting
The PTA will hold its first meeting of 2025 on Wednesday, February 26 at 6:00 PM in the school cafeteria. Come out to hear school updates from Dr. Penn and Vice Principal Carter along with opportunities to engage in supporting Sidener students and families. Following our PTA meeting, there will be a technology readiness program sponsored by AT&T and facilitated by Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, Aaron Hamer. This program and updates to school technology was made possible through a PTA secured grant.
Spring Coaches Needed
Sidener needs coaches for the following sports which begin after spring break. Each one of these positions pays a $600 stipend for your time.
âš½Soccer Coach: 1st Grade
âš½Soccer Coach: 2nd/3rd Grade
âš½Soccer Coach: 4th/5th Grade
👟Track & Field Coach: 4th/5th Grade
If interested, you must have completed the IPS Volunteer Application. If you have been approved to volunteer, then please contact Mr. Crighton at crightons@myips.org.
IPS Competition Cheer Clinic for 5th Graders
IPS students in grades 5-8 can participate in a FREE Competition Cheer Clinic facilitated by the IU Indy Cheer Team. Space is limited to the first 200 students to register.
WHEN: Saturdays, February 22, March 8, and March15, from 12:30-4:00 PM
WHERE: The Jungle, 901 W. New York St., Indianapolis (this is the gym inside of the Natatorium on the campus of IU Indy)
COST: FREE - Limited space available, first 200 to register.
SIGN UP HERE: IPS Competition Cheer Clinic Registration
IAG Event: Strategy Tips for Parenting Gifted Kids
Harshman: IPS High Ability & Dual Immersion Middle School
DUAL LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT: Bilingual students interested in dual language courses at Harshman must take a Dual Language Assessment. Students can sign up for this assessment HERE. Students should bring their IPS Chromebook to the assessment.
PTA Information
Join the Sidener Parent & Teacher Association in its mission to "promote the welfare of Sidener students, raise standards of home life, encourage cooperation between parents and teachers, and ensure the students have the highest advantages in all facets of education and life."
To become a voting member of the PTA, please pay annual dues of $10 by visiting our 24-25 PTA dues link or contacting treasurer@sideneracademypta.org for scholarship assistance. Please do not let financial need prevent you from joining.
All are welcome to join our online Facebook community to connect with other parents, caregivers and school representatives: Sidener Academy Families and Staff Community Page
Opportunities to earn passive income for the PTA, which supports students, teachers, and families.
Kroger's Community Rewards
To participate, Sign up here, search for SIDENER ACADEMY PTA, and click Enroll. Then, Kroger gives back to Sidener each time you shop using your Kroger rewards card--it's just that easy!
Box Tops for Education
Use the Box Tops app to scan your store receipt, and earn cash for Sidener! Sign up here by searching for Sidener Academy-School 59.
Staples Rewards
Need school or office supplies? Shop at Staples! Download the Staples app to enroll or link your existing rewards account to Sidener. Staples then gives 5% back to Sidener with every purchase. Sign up here
Scripps
Need to purchase gift cards? Shop through Raise Right (Scripps) to earn money for Sidener! Enrollment Code: FA5B7A34652L5 Shop here
Tax-deductible Donation
Make a tax deductible Donation to support Sidener community events, teacher requests and other needs throughout the year. Sidener Academy PTA is a nonprofit organization, and all funds support our students and school community. Donate here
Please let the PTA board know if you have any questions. Go RedHawks!
Christina Davis, Communications Secretary, info@sideneracademypta.org
Andrea Roselli, Recording Secretary, secretary@sideneracademypta.org
Carolyn Svirsky, Treasurer, treasurer@sideneracademypta.org
Deidre Fallon,Vice President, vicepresident@sideneracademypta.org
Becky Schwantes-An, President, president@sideneracademypta.org
Newsletter Submissions
Have something to add to the next Redhawk Tales? Submit to Carolyn Miner by noon on Thursday at minerc@myips.org
Trivia Question Answer
The federal holiday which was established in 1879 and is commonly referred to as Presidents Day is officially named Washington's Birthday. Although the name Presidents Day was later proposed, the U.S. Government never officially changed it.