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February 14, 2025 🧡 Happy Valentines Day!

RedhawkTalesFebruary 14, 2025 🧡 Happy Valentines Day!

Weekly Trivia Question Weekly Trivia Question

What is the official name of the holiday we call Presidents Day?

Mark Your Calendar! 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 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 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 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 Competition Cheer Clinic for 5th Graders

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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 IAG Event: Strategy Tips for Parenting Gifted Kids

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Harshman: IPS High Ability & Dual Immersion Middle School Harshman: IPS High Ability & Dual Immersion Middle School

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HARSHMAN WEBSITE


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.


WEDNESDAY WALKTHROUGHS:
Families can visit to learn more about Harshman Middle School every Wednesday at 1:30 PM (when school is in session). Email murphyca@myips.org and drop by to see classes and meet teachers!

PTA Information 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 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 Trivia Question Answer

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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.

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