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Black History Month is an annual observance from February 1st to March 1st. The event is to celebrated to recognize the contribution and achievements of those with African or Caribbean heritage. It's also an opportunity for people to learn more about the effects of racism and how to challenge negative stereotypes. Join us in celebrating as we highlight some of the most prominent African Americans in the United States this month.

Ruby Bridges

Ruby Bridges, walked up the stairs of William Frantz Elementary School in 1960 to become its first Black student at the age of 6. Greeted with resistance, she courageously and bravely faced the mob outside of the school screaming for segregation. Federal Marshals protected Ruby and her mother as they walked to and from the new school. On the first day of school, Ruby stayed in the Principals office as parents came and retrieved their students from class. As the only student on the second day, the teacher began teaching Ruby. Every school day for a year, they were escorted through the crowd of angry white southerners screaming racial slurs at them.

Ruby Bridges is still alive and still lives in New Orleans. She is married and has four sons. After graduating from high school, Ruby worked as a travel agent and then late became a full time parent.

Every Wednesday in February will be a spirit day for our students! On these days, students may wear jeans and dress according to the theme or may wear uniforms/school spirit tees if they prefer.

Wednesday, February 17: Beat the Winter Blues! Wear bright, summery clothes & colors, Hawaiian shirts, etc.!
Wednesday, February 24: Wacky Wednesday- Crazy socks, inside out/mismatched clothes, get creative!

Parents in Touch Conference Day is Wednesday, March 3, 2021 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Below is the list of your child’s teachers and their schedules for you to sign-up for a PIT Day conference. Please decide which teacher you would like to see and sign up for (1) conference time. Please DO NOT sign up for more than one conference. The (1) teacher you choose out of the (4) will be able to generate an overview of grades and information from the other (3) classes. You do not have to pick your child’s homeroom teacher.

At the actual time of your conference on March 3, please click on the Teams link below to be connected with the teacher you chose.

Bradley: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4DA4A72AA6F49-45parents

Bradley’s Teams Link:

Join on your computer or mobile app

Click here to join the meeting

Williams: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AADA62EA2F94-45parents

Williams’ Teams Link:

(Link also available in Schoology Updates)

Join on your computer or mobile app

Click here to join the meeting

Burdge: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4DA4A72AA6F49-45parents1

Burdge’s Teams Link:

Join on your computer or mobile app

Click here to join the meeting

Johnson: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AADA62EA2F94-45parents1

Johnson’s Teams Link:

Join on your computer or mobile app

Click here to join the meeting

If you would like to schedule a conference with one of your students United Arts teachers please reach out to them at their email below:

Mr. Crighton: crightons@myips.org

Mrs. Hughes: hughess@myips.org

Mrs. Guinn: guinnap@myips.org

Mrs. Bunch: bunchdebra@myips.org

Ms. Mercer: mercerc@myips.org

Support our school and fill your bellies on Thursday, February 18th at three City BBQ locations! Use the code FUNDA at the IUPUI, Carmel, and Greenwood City BBQ locations to let them know you're with Sidener Academy. If you're dining in person, just show them the graphic above.

Hello IPS Families:

This is a reminder to complete a quick COVID-19 health screening

with your children each morning before heading to school.

As we all work together to reduce the spread of COVID-19, your morning routine should now include several brief health screening touch-points in the graphic below.

If you want to download the COVID-19 Screening for Parents document, click here.

For information about the Return to In-Person Learning, including other helpful back to school materials, visit www.MyIPS.org.

Thank you and stay healthy!

Instructions to check the lunch menu:

www.myips.org

1. Select Students and Families

2. Click Foodservice

3. Click Nutritional and Allergen Information

4. From the drop down box select Elementary, Sidener and then Breakfast or Lunch

The IPS Food Service and Gleaners meal distribution has resumed its regular weekly schedule,

providing meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays for students and families. Check out

Free IPS and Gleaners Meals for times and locations.

Families can also use resources identified on the Community Compass app published by Indy Hunger Network: https://www.indyhunger.org/compass/. This app identifies community food pantries nearby based on each users location.

Registration for Broad Ripple Haverford Little League is now open at brhll.com, and it will run through the end of February. The season typically runs from late March to early June. The registration fee is $150, and scholarships are available. Please see the attached flyer for more information about the program.

Attached below is the Middle School Hybrid schedule. Please save this and keep it handy for quick reference if you have a MS student.

Camping, leadership, hiking, high-adventure experiences, skills development, and personal & group achievement are waiting in Scouts BSA (formerly named Boy Scouts of America).

Girls have been welcome in Scouting for two years, and a new girls Troop for grade 5 through age 17 is now forming, chartered by Tabernacle Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis. This new Troop will benefit from partnership with the existing Tab Pres boys Troop 72, but will operate as a separate girls-only unit.

Activities start in April. In Scouts BSA, the scouts run the program, with guidance and mentoring from trained adult leaders. The Troop will meet three times a month on Monday evenings, and will camp once a month. Scholarships are available, everyone is welcome in Scouting!

Until the Covid situation settles, activities will be outside, masked, and socially-distanced when the weather permits, and on Zoom when needed. Scouting has a strong Safety and Youth Protection program for all leaders and scouts.

Don’t let the boys have all the fun - come join us! To learn more, please contact Dan Koehring (parent of Sidener 2nd and 5th grader) at DanK987@gmail.com .

www.scouting.org www.crossroadsbsa.org

If you would like something to be added to the newsletter, please send your submission in full, ready to copy and paste, by 9:00 am Friday morning. Submissions are to be sent to Mrs. Federer at federerm@myips.org.

February 9th: February PTA Meeting at 6:00 pm

February 15th-16th: NO SCHOOL Presidents Day and Staff PD Day

February 18th: Dine 4 Dollars at City BBQ

March 5th: Picture Day

Sidener Academy’s mission is to serve the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of high ability students from diverse social cultural, and economic backgrounds. Within our learning community, we are empowered to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens in a positive and supportive atmosphere. .

Email: federerm@myips.org
Website: https://myips.org/sidener/
Location: 2424 Kessler Boulevard East Drive, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: (317)-226-4259