Redhawk Tales
December 19, 2024
Weekly Trivia Question
How many hours of daylight will Indianapolis have on December 21, the first day of winter?
IPS Volunteer Application is Re-Opened
The IPS Volunteer Application is now re-opened. Parents and Guardians must apply through this IPS website and watch their emails for further steps in the background check process. This application needs to be completed to chaperone field trips and help with activities during school. https://myips.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Pacers Fundraiser ๐
Help raise money for our school by going to an Indiana Pacers game! Invite your friends, family members and co-workers to our school night on Wednesday, February 26, when the Pacers take on the Toronto Raptors. Pacers tickets make great holiday gifts!!!
Students can win some amazing Pacers prizes such as:
Indiana Pacers Sticker Sheet
Boomer Figurine
2 FREE Tickets to our School Night
Pacers Mini Hoop
Autographed Basketball signed by the entire Pacers team
Personalized Pacers Jersey
If you canโt make it to our school night game, we have three alternate games to choose from!
ORDER ONLINE: You have the option to purchase your tickets online. You can even share the offer with family and friends via social media! It will be easier than ever to sell lots of tickets and earn those prizes! Simply go to pacers.com/raptors to purchase your tickets!
THE DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS IS MONDAY, JANUARY 27.
Register for 2025 Sidener Chess Club
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, January 16-March 6
FEE: $96 (no refunds after March 6)
QUESTIONS: adean@learningthroughgames.com or 317-224-6771
REGISTRATION: http://www.learningthroughgames.com/sidener-chess-signups/
Register for Spring Session of Karate @ Sidener Academy
Sign up soon - class size is limited!
- For girls and boys in grades 1-5
- Wednesdays after school 3:45-5:00 PM from January 15-May 14
- FEE: $178 ($299 for two siblings) - 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 attached form and return to office
- Pay with PayPal, Venmo, credit card, or check made to PHOENIX RISING KARATE
Instructor Sensei Robert Bilek, is a 4th degree black belt and owner of Phoenix Rising Karate. In this program students begin as white belts and progress through the belt ranks. Continuing students will work on their new rank material for their next belt. Participants learn self-control, coordination, self-defense, goal setting, cooperation, and decision-making skills.
Harshman Middle School Info for 5th Graders
Register for MLK Day of Youth Service
Sidener families are invited to come out to Seeds of Caring's MLK Day of Youth Service at the Madam Walker Legacy Center. The event is FREE but registration is required. Multiple stations will be set up for kids (ages 2-12 with their grown-ups) to contribute to the community in meaningful ways in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Activities will include: assembling cleaning kits for recently housed neighbors, making breakfast kits for kids experiencing food insecurity, creating sun catchers for senior friends to brighten their day, designing โUse Your Voiceโ posters, as well as a dream catcher reflection craft. Community partners including Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Indy Public Library, WFYI and the Indy Book Project will be on-site with activities as well.
Register HERE for 9:30 AM Session.
Register HERE for 1:30 PM Session.
Reminder: Bring in Broken Holiday Lights After Break!
Don't throw those old holiday lights and/or extension cords in the trash! Bring them into school and donate them to the Can Lady for recycling! Recycling cans and lights at Sidener helps the environment and supports the Can Lady in purchasing supplies and items for our classrooms.
Sidener Open House for Prospective Students
Wednesday, January 15, 6-7 PM
If you know a family who is considering Sidener for next year, please share this date with them!
Girls Basketball Schedule
๐Clinic: Saturday, January 11, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Shortridge High School
๐Home Game: Wednesday, January 22, 6:00 PM
๐Home Game: Wednesday, January 29, 6:00 PM
๐Clinic: Saturday, January 11, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Arsenal Tech High School
๐Away Game: Wednesday, January 22, 6:00 PM @ Robert Lee Frost 106
๐Away Game: Wednesday, January 22, 6:00 PM @ Charles Fairbanks 105
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 at minerc@myips.org
Trivia Question Answer
On December 21, the sun will rise in Indianapolis at 8:02 AM and set at 5:23 PM, giving us 9 hours, 21 minutes and 6 seconds of daylight.