RedHawk Tales

March 13: End of the 3rd Grading Period

March 16-20: Spring Break

March 25: School Smiles Dentist

March 26: 2nd Grade Field Trip to Skateland

March 27: Parent Teacher Conferences/Asynchronous Learning Day for students

March 27: Buffalo Wild Wings Dine to Donate (all day!)

April 9: Science Fair

April 10: 4th Grade Field Trip to the Indiana State Museum

April 13- May 8: ILEARN Window

April 17: Earth Day Celebration

April 22: PTA Meeting, Wednesday, April 22 at 6:30pm in the Sidener Cafeteria

April 28: 5th Grade Field Trip to Camptown

April 28: 3rd Grade Field Trip to Skateland

April 29: Battle of the Books Championship (at Sidener)

Dear Sidener Families,

As we close out this week, I want to wish all our Sidener families a wonderful and restful Spring Break. Monday marks the first day of Spring Break for our students, and we hope this time provides an opportunity for rest, connection, and rejuvenation for everyone.

Our students have been working incredibly hard, and we are proud of the growth we continue to see both academically and socially throughout the building. This break is well-deserved, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for the final stretch of the school year.

When we return, there will also be fun spring activities happening around our building, and we are excited for students to participate and continue building positive memories together. Additionally, ILEARN testing will begin in April, and we look forward to supporting our students as they demonstrate all that they have learned this year.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for entrusting us with your most precious gifts. Wishing you sunshine and happiness this Spring Break.

Warm regards,

Dr. Milanda Penn

Congratulations to our Students of the Month! These students have been recognized for demonstrating the pillar of "Excellence: I will always do my best and look for ways to grow". We are proud of their accomplishments and the example they set for others. Keep up the great work!

Friday, March 27 is Parent Teacher Conferences, formerly called PIT (Parents in Touch) Day. This is an asynchronous day of learning for students.

The district's Spring Student Progress Conferences is a wonderful opportunity to discuss your child's progress, celebrate their successes, and set goals for the next school year. We look forward to connecting with each of you to share how your child is growing both academically and socially. Reach out to your child's teacher to set up a time to connect with them. Unified Arts teachers will also be available to speak with families.

Students will be expected to complete all work assigned by their teachers during this asynchronous learning day. Reach out to your child's teacher with any questions or concerns.

Buffalo Wild Wings at Glendale is supporting our school by hosting a Dine to Donate on March 27th. Stop by for lunch or dinner (before or after parent conferences) or to enjoy some March Madness basketball. Just tell them you are there for Sidener!

The PTA invites you to Donuts with Grown-ups, a special morning for students and their special grown up guests (caregivers, grandparents, etc.) to gather before school, enjoy a sweet treat together, meet other families, visit their student’s artwork & locker and drop their student at their classroom door.

Date: Wednesday, April 1st
Time: 8:15 am - 9 am
Place: Sidener Cafeteria
*Please park in the cone designated areas on the playground lot so the buses and car rider lines are not obstructed*

Get ready for Sidener’s mARTch Madness Bracket! Amazing artworks are going head-to-head, and YOU get to be the judge.

Students were sent home with a bracket if they wanted to participate, but if you’d like to play along too, you can find the bracket attached. Rate each artwork and help decide which pieces advance through the rounds.

The artwork with the highest rating will be crowned Sidener’s Favorite Artwork for the 2025–2026 school year! There’s a mix of famous classics and exciting contemporary art, and the artists and titles are listed below.

There are no wrong answers—just vote for your favorites and have fun!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuW0Drz7z2Ch9C6eEJPziH41S8_h0Y7vaK3P3i4z4EzWFlZA/viewform?usp=header

The Indianapolis opera will once again visit Sidener on Wednesday, March 25th at 1:30pm in the gym! Their Sing Me a Story series is a 45-minute children's mini-opera that comprises of 4 singers and 1 pianist. This will not impact the first and second grade schedule as it will be during their normal UA time. There will be an option for a short Q&A following the performance.

This year's opera is entitled Camilla Paints the Town, which tells the story of Camilla the Chameleon who has only ever known a world of black and white. But one day, she discovers her colors and begins to see the world with a newfound wonder. She excitedly brings a little color to the lives of everyone she meets, who each finds the colorful way she sees things to be both intriguing and perhaps a little scary. In the end, we'll see if Camilla's new friends can see the beauty in a fresh perspective! Read more here.

Today the third grade went to Warren PAC to view Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs by the Tennessee Theater Company. The students enjoyed engaging with the actors on stage and helping the little pigs hide from the big bad wolf!!!

Please support Miss Feagin's class and her Donor's Choose project.

https://www.donorschoose.org/project/butterfly-biologists-in-the-making-a-st/10121676/?rf=email-system-2026-03-ts_colleague_new_project_notify-teacher&utm_source=dc&utm_medium=directlink&utm_campaign=project&utm_term=donor_86995

Chess Club meets weekly for students to practice strategy, play friendly games, and improve their skills. All experience levels are welcome! Cost is $102. Chess Club meets on Thursdays at 8:15, from March 12th-May 21st. Sign up here...http://www.learningthroughgames.com/sidener-chess-signups/

If your child is interested in keeping their chess skills sharp, sign them up for a summer camp. Information is included using the following link...

https://www.learningthroughgames.com/center-for-inquiry-school-70-early-summer-chess-camp/

Be on the lookout for more information from your child’s teacher if you are interested in your child participating.

Indy Eleven is extending access to free tickets to Indy Eleven games as part of our 2026 Spring Kickoff Pack.

As part of our commitment to making professional soccer one of the most affordable and family-friendly experiences in Central Indiana, we’ve reserved a limited block of free Spring Pack tickets specifically for select local organizations and their employees, clients, and networks.

Access your exclusive ticket link here: https://www.gofevo.com/group/indyelevenips

We appreciate the role IPS plays in our community and look forward to welcoming your group to an Indy Eleven match this spring!

We have spring break camps next week for K-6th graders. Each day is a different day and run from 8am-5pm

On Saturday, March 21st from 10am-3pm is Family Discovery Day: Agriculture. So we’ll have community partners and activities related to agriculture throughout the museum. This event is included with museum admission. Flyer attached.

We also have some great temporary exhibits right now including Mazes and Brain Games, Flowers Forever and Indy A-Z. These are all included with museum admission.

Dear Center Township Residents,

March is filled with valuable resources, family-friendly activities, and meaningful opportunities to connect right here at the Center Township Trustee’s Office. We are committed to providing support, empowerment, and access to services that strengthen our community.

🌟 Featured Events

• Mental Health Aid Workshop – March 21 | 9 AM – 3 PM
• Community Job Fair – March 24 | 2 PM – 6 PM

(Mock Interviews 1 PM – 2 PM)

• Free Haircuts & Hairstyles – March 19 | 10 AM – 1 PM
• Photos with the Easter Bunny – March 31 | 4 PM – 7 PM (Free family photos)
• Free Phones (Must Qualify) – Every Tuesday & Thursday | 10:30 AM – 1 PM

🔁 Recurring Community Resources

• Veteran’s Resource Table – Mondays
• Eskenazi Health – Mondays
• IHC Mobile Clinic – March 24
• Legal Help Pro Bono Clinic – March 24
• Fruitful Connection Women’s Group – March 26
• Mayor’s Neighbor Action Advocate Office Hours – March 13 & 27
• Free Phones (Must Qualify) – Every Tuesday & Thursday | 10:30 A

📍 Location:

Julia M. Carson Government Center

300 E. Fall Creek Parkway N Drive

Indianapolis, IN 46205

For more information, please call 317-633-3610 or visit www.centergov.org.

Save the Date for Southside Saturday on April 18, 2026 at 11:30 AM. This event will take place prior to the Spring Football Scrimmage at 1:00 PM. Join fellow Greyhounds and community members in the tailgate lot beginning at 9:00 AM. Enjoy fun student-led activities, inflatables, and live music. Attendees will hear a special message from UIndy’s Head Football Coach and Athletic Director. An autograph session will follow the conclusion of the scrimmage.

What's in a Pellet with Happy Hollow Children's Camp

Multiple Locations in March

Learn all about our nocturnal, feathered friends! Dissect a real owl pellet, learn about owl population dynamics, and make a cool craft to take home. School age children welcome!

Ready, Set, School! Kindergarten Readiness

Multiple Locations in March

Help your child with pre-kindergarten skills in this workshop led by a former kindergarten teacher! Perfect for children ages 4-6.

Playwriting Workshop for Kids with Fonseca Theatre

Multiple Locations in March

Become a storyteller! Through games and creative exercises, kids will create their own short play. Perfect for budding writers, performers, and anyone who loves to tell stories.

Register for all events here.

Upcoming Meetings: Mark your Calendar for our last PTA Meeting of the Year.

Wednesday, April 22 at 6:30pm in the School Cafeteria

The agenda will include a Title I update from Mrs. Mundell, nominations and elections for the 2026-2027 Sidener Academy PTA board and planning for Spring Fling, Teacher Appreciation Week and 5th Grade Promotion

Officer Nominations for 2026-27: The Sidener Academy PTA will need new officers for the 2026-2027 school year. Our Sidener students and mission need you to consider stepping up to help! The Sidener PTA is volunteer lead and cannot continue without the help of parents and caregivers to give a few hours each month to support our students and school.

The current PTA board will be holding information sessions about becoming a PTA officer on April 1 at 9:30am in person at Sidener Academy (following Donuts with Grown-ups) and online at 6:30pm over Google Meet. Please consider joining us to learn more about the various officer roles, the nomination process and get answers to your questions. Officers must be PTA members in good standing by March 15, so if you haven't yet joined the Sidener Academy PTA, please join here: my.cheddarup.com/c/2024-2025-pta-dues-copy

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

Anh Nguyen, President, president@sideneracademypta.org

Ashley Rice, Vice President, vicepresident@sideneracademypta.org and Recording Secretary, secretary@sideneracademypta.org

Carolyn Svirsky-Interim Treasurer, treasurer@sideneracademypta.org

Becky Schwantes-An, Communications Secretary, info@sideneracademypta.org