- IPS Family Academy Summer Resource Fair -- Saturday, March 8 @ 11 AM - 1 PM, @ KIPP Indy
- Sidener "Songs for the Stars" Concert -- Thursday, March 13, 6:30 PM @ Broad Ripple Middle School auditorium
- Parents In Touch Day / Asynchronous Learning Day -- Friday, March 21
- IPS Racial Equity Summit -- Saturday, March 15
- Spring Break - NO SCHOOL -- March 24-28
- Professional Development Day / Asynchronous Learning Day -- Monday, March 31
- IPS Solo & Ensemble Event -- Thursday, April 10
- Sidener Spring Fling -- Friday, May 9, 6-8 PM
Ms. Schafer is looking for adult volunteers at the spring concert on Thursday, March 13, to help set up, pass out and collect lights during the concert, and tear down after the performance is done. To learn more about how you can support the concert, click here: Spring Concert Volunteer SignUp Genius.
🎵 Help set-up decorations, risers, artwork, and instruments starting at 4:30 PM
🎵 Help pass out and collect the finger lights used by students during one of the songs
🎵 Help break down risers, take down decorations, and move instruments after the concert
Do your kids like chess? Are they interested in finding out? Chess is a great tool to teach decision making, mathematical reasoning and logic. “Learning Through Games” Chess starts next week at Sidener Academy. Great for all levels of play!
WHEN: Thursdays before school @ 8:15 AM, April 3-May 22 (cancellations cannot be refunded or made up)
FEE: $88 (no refunds after April 3)
QUESTIONS: adean@learningthroughgames.com or 317-224-6771
MORE INFORMATION: http://www.learningthroughgames.com/sidener-chess-signups/
CHESS CLUB REGISTRATION FORM
Student name:_______________________________
Grade: ______
Parent Name _______________________________
Phone _______________________________
Email _______________________________
Make check payable to: Learning Through Games. It can be left at the Sidener front desk or sent to: Learning Through Games, 11504 Senie Lane, Carmel, IN 46032 // Paypal option: $88 To adean@learningthroughgames.com // Zelle option: $88 to 317-224-6771 // Venmo option: $88 to Aaron-dean-91
We are thrilled to offer another FREE opportunity for your student this April! We are bringing back Ninja Warrior Program, which was a huge hit during its first and second runs! Limited to 30 students, this program will take place on Thursdays from 6- 7 PM. After the great success and enjoyment the kids had during the first and second sessions, we’re excited to offer it again. To register or learn more about this program, please click on this link: Sidener Ninja Warrior Program.
WHEN: Thursdays 6-7 PM on April 3, 10, 17, and May 1 and 8
LOCATION: 9625 East 150th Street, Noblesville, IN 46060
WHO: 4th and 5th grade boys and girls
TRYOUTS: After school Tuesday, March 18, 3:40-5:15 PM
PRACTICES: EVERY Monday after school 3:40-5:15 PM
MATCHES: Played at Riverside Park, 2420 E Riverside Dr, Indianapolis, 46208
GAME SCHEDULE:
- April 9: 6:15 PM on Field 17 and 7:00 PM on Field 13
- April 16: 6:15 PM on Field 13 and 7:00 PM on Field 13
- April 23: 6:15 PM on Field 13 and 7:00 PM on Field 13
IPS has partnered with the Gridiron Gang to offer FREE Flag Football to 4th and 5th graders! The program focuses on high-level football development training and skills, along with life-skills training and mentoring.
- WHEN: Saturdays at 10 AM -- April 12 to May 19
- WHERE: Broad Ripple Middle School and TC Howe Middle School
If you are interested in enrolling your student, please follow this link to register: IPS 4th-5th Grade Flag Football Registration. Registration must be completed by March 21.
Friday, March 21
Friday, March 21, is PIT (Parents-in-Touch) Day. Students will not come to school on this day; it will be an asynchronous learning day. The 1st/2nd/3rd grade teachers will soon be sending out sign-up opportunities for parent-teacher conferences. The 4th/5th grade team will be available in the cafeteria from 9-11:30 and from 12:30-4. Parents do not need to set appointments to meet with the 4th/5th grade teachers unless they require a translator.
Karate is off to a great start this semester, and there are still spots available if kids want to join!
WHEN: Wednesdays after school 3:45-5:00 through May 14
FEE: $130 - Helper parents may participate for FREE
INCLUDES: instruction, t-shirt, belt, and promotion at semester end (extra t-shirts are $15)
QUESTIONS: Contact Robert Bilek at 317-228-1872 or phoenixrisingkarate@gmail.com
ENROLL HERE or complete form below and return to office
PAY with PayPal, Venmo, credit card, or check made to PHOENIX RISING KARATE
The 2025 IPS Solo and Ensemble event will take place on Thursday, April 10 during the school day. Students interested in playing a piano solo, violin/viola/cello solo/small ensemble, or band instrument solo/small ensemble should let Ms. Schafer (schafers@myips.org) know. Participating students will play for the judge and receive a score sheet with comments indicating a Gold, Silver, Bronze, or Participation rating. Memorization is not required, but the judges do require a score with numbered measures.
The Indianapolis Public Library offers many free activities. There are kids activities such as family game nights, reading to therapy dogs, STEM projects, and concerts. There are also bilingual activities for Spanish-speaking adults such as book clubs, art projects, and computer and finance classes.
