Redhawk Tales

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In order to have a basketball team this year, we need someone who is willing to coach Boys 4/5 Basketball and/or someone to coach Girls 4/5 Basketball. Coaching is a PAID position of a $600 stipend and just requires a background check. If you're interested in coaching and helping Sidener have a basketball team this year, please reach out to Mr. Crighton at crightons@myips.org

If we can get a coach, we will start having tryouts ASAP. Grades 2/3 will have a Basketball Clinic and do not need a coach.

The 4/5 boys basketball season runs from October 26-December 17:

Oct: 26(S), 30(W)

Nov:9(S), 13(W), 16(S), 20(W), 27(W)

K-8 Tourney: Dec: 10(Tu), 12(Th), 14(S), 17(Tu)

The 4/5 girls basketball season runs January 11-February 12.:

Jan: 11th(S), 22nd(W), 25th(S), 29th(W),

Feb: 1st(S), 5th(W), 12th(W)

Next Friday afternoon, September 27, is our snow cone party for children who participated in chocolate sales. Volunteers are needed to help setup, serve, and clean up. Volunteers may sign up here. *Please be sure that you have completed the IPS required volunteer application process.*

Third grade classrooms are getting makeovers if they can get the funding! Ms. Murphy and Ms. Miller are hoping to create an environment that is more adaptable, student-centered, and conducive to learning. They have both created DonorsChoose projects to purchase balance balls, wobble stools, bean bags, and floor seats to give students a chance to move yet stay focused. Please check out their DonorsChoose links!

Ms. Murphy's Donors Choose Project

Ms. Miller's Donors Choose Project

Please bring your leftover newspapers into school for Ms. Fillenwarth, who is collecting them for a paper mâché project. Thank you!

Join us THIS Thursday, September 26 for Dine to Donate at Yaso Grill. This local, Sidener family-owned restaurant is located in Fountain Square at 1501 Prospect St. There is a parking lot available as well as indoor and patio seating. Check out the menu at their website - they also offer kids meals.

Yaso Grill is a Sidener favorite - they sold out of multiple dishes last year. Order online HERE ahead of time to get what you want and avoid the wait!

Next Friday, September 27, is Family Night! Enjoy some beautiful first Friday of fall weather with your Sidener friends at the playground. There will be lots of game equipment available for this community-wide play opportunity. Last year's adults vs. kids kickball game was lots of fun - how about a rematch?!

Saturday 9/21, 10-11:30 AM @ Tarkington Park: Practice + matches at the end

Wednesday 9/25 - LAST after-school practice at Sidener Gym

Saturday 9/28, 10-11:30 AM @ Tarkington Park: Practice + matches at the end

*NEW* Saturday 10/5, 10-11:30 AM @ Tarkington Park: Match day

(Coach Deidre will be out of town, Miles's Dad will be the contact person at the court)

Volleyball Away Game: Tuesday, September 24 @ 6:00 @ Thomas Gregg Elementary #15

Monumental Running Club: Tuesday after school to 4:30 PM

Cross Country Practice: Tuesday after school to 4:30 PM

Tennis Practice: Wednesday after school to 5 PM

Volleyball Practice: Thursday after school to 5 PM

Do your kids like chess? Are they interested in finding out? Chess is a great tool to teach decision making, mathematical reasoning and logic. The locally-famous Learning Through Games Group Has coached many state championship schools in Indiana. However, they are mostly known for the fun and child-friendly style of teaching. Great for all levels of play!

WHEN: Thursdays before school @ 8:15 AM, Oct. 31 to Jan. 9

FEE: $98 (no refunds after Oct. 31)

QUESTIONS: adean@learningthroughgames.com or 317-224-6771

MORE INFORMATION: http://www.learningthroughgames.com/sidener-chess-signups/

• Fall Break: October 14-18
• Trunk or Treat: October 24, 6:00-8:00 PM
• Parents in Touch (PIT) Day: October 25 (parent/teacher conferences)
• Veterans Day Program: November 8, 1:30 PM Live Stream (veterans will attend in person)

If you are a Veteran and would like your military photos displayed at the Sidener Veterans Day Program, please send them to Ms. Schafer by Friday, Nov. 1. Questions? Email Ms. Schafer at schafers@myips.org

Sidener RedHawk volleyball team took home a WIN this week against Butler Lab 60! That’s their second win in a row!!! Next week’s game is away at Thomas Gregg 15 @ 6pm.

In Spanish class students are learning about and celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which occurs between Sep 15-Oct 15 each year. This week the students celebrated with an in-class fiesta!

Thanks to all who came to school early for Donut with a Grownup Day! We also want to thank Krispy Kreme Castleton and Rise'n Roll Nora for their generous donations!

Sidener families enjoyed cheering on the Indiana Fever team!

There is a new process for volunteers in IPS that will be completely managed by HR. Learn more in the IPS Guide to Volunteering and the Volunteer Process SOP. The new IPS Volunteer Application is now available! IPS values strong relationships with parents, guardians and the community; and, school volunteers bring valuable skills and experiences that enhance students’ learning opportunities. To become a volunteer or check your existing account, please visit our volunteer webpage to complete an application or update your volunteer status. Any questions can be directed to Sandy Bombick at bombicks@myips.org

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

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

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

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

Have something to add to the next Redhawk Tales? Submit to Carolyn Miner by noon on Thursday.

minerc@myips.org

Sidener Academy for High Ability Students opened in 2008 with 2nd-5th grades. Each year another grade was added until it became a 2nd-8th grade school. This year it shifted to serve students in 1st-5th grades.