Redhawk Tales
September 27, 2024
Weekly Trivia Question
Which staff member is in a band?
Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter to find out!
Family Night POSTPONED due to weather!
PIT Day (Parent/Teacher Conferences)
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held Friday, October 25. This is an asynchronous day for students. Teachers will be sending out information on signing up for a conference time. If you need a translator for your conference, please email Carolyn Miner at minerc@myips.org as soon as possible.
Trunk or Treat! 🎃
Fall is here! Along with it, our annual Trunk or Treat community-wide event is coming up on Thursday, October 24, from 6-8 PM. A decorated car trunk contest, costumes, crafts, experiments, caramel apples, pumpkins, LOTS of candy and smiles are just a few of the things that make this event a beloved Sidener tradition. Sign up here to volunteer and/or donate something to help make the magic happen!
Sidener Sports
Sports Shoutouts!
Congratulations🎉 to the Sidener volleyball team for their win on Tuesday! Great job, girls!
Congratulations🎉 to all who ran in Wednesday's Monumental Running 5K Race! Way to go!
Basketball Coach Needed
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. The boys season runs from October 26-December 17, and the girls season runs January 11-February 12. 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
Sports Updates
Cross Country Practice: Tuesday after school to 4:30 PM
Volleyball Practice: Thursday after school to 5 PM
Volleyball Championship Game: Monday, September 30 @ 7:00 PM @ IPS School 91
Tennis Practice & Match: Saturday, September 28, 10-11:30 AM @ Tarkington ParkTENNIS UPDATE:
*NEW* Practice Matches: Wednesday, October 2, after school (school gym) to 5:00 PM
Tennis Match: Saturday, October 5, 10-11:30 AM @ Tarkington Park
T-shirts will be handed out soon
Other Sidener News
Book Fair Update!
THANK YOU to everyone who supported our Fall Book Fair!! We beat our goal and put new books in our students' hands! Happy reading, everyone!
Flexible Seating for 3rd Grade
HOORAY! Ms. Murphy's Donors Choose project is fully funded! You can still contribute to (or share) Ms. Miller's Donors Choose Project! Donated funds will allow both third grade classrooms create an environment that is more adaptable, student-centered, and conducive to learning. Thank you for supporting Sidener's Third Grade Team!
Note from the Nurse
Sidener Academy will be hosting a Vaccine Clinic on Monday, October 28, from 2:00-6:00 PM. Franciscan Health Immunization Services will be providing vaccinations to any IPS student needing to update their immunization status as well as school staff and student families interested in receiving Covid and/or Flu shots. More information will be sent out with greater detail next week.
Bring in Your Plastic Lids
Fourth grader Mariyah Griffins is helping her sister (and former Sidener grad) Amirah collect lids for her high school recycling club. Please bring any CLEAN plastic lids or caps that are marked with a 2, 4, or 5 recycle symbol. Lids must be smaller than your hand. These are items such as medicine caps, drink caps, toothpaste tops, laundry soap tops, food container tops, etc. There will be a container marked for the lids near the Can Lady collection spot in the school entryway.
Upcoming Events
Coming Up ...
- Fall Break: October 14-18
- Trunk or Treat: Thursday, October 24, 6:00-8:00 PM
- Parents in Touch (PIT) Day: Friday, October 25 (parent/teacher conferences)
- Vaccination Clinic @ Sidener: Monday, October 28, 2:00-6:00 PM
- Veterans Day Program: November 8, 1:30 PM Live Stream (veterans will attend in person)
Volunteer Application
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
PTA News
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.
Trivia Question Answer
If you guessed Mr. Newlin, that’s a good guess, as he has played in five bands (drummer, acoustic guitar, and lead vocals)! But this week’s trivia answer is … Señora Carney, who is in Common Ground, a local 5-piece cover band that plays all the hits from 1960s-today’s top hits!