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Redhawk Tales

December 13, 2024

RedhawkTalesDecember 13, 2024

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Go Lady Redhawks! 🏀 Go Lady Redhawks! 🏀

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Coach Stephanie would like to announce and congratulate this season's girls basketball team: Toni Jules, Ramya Cole, Millie Von Tless, Vanesmig Perez, Brielle Van Krik, Spencer Smith, and Thomaya Campbell!


Practices will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:50-5:15 PM on December 17 and 19, and then will resume after break, January 7 through February 11. REMINDER: Transportation is NOT provided; students must have a ride after practices and to and from games. Parents, please arrive on time to pick up your athletes. If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Marshall at stephanie.marie1113@gmail.com

IPS Volunteer Application is Re-Opened IPS Volunteer Application is Re-Opened

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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/

Help the Can Lady Reach Her Goal by Recycling Holiday Lights Help the Can Lady Reach Her Goal by Recycling Holiday Lights

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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! She has raised over $7,000 with her recycling efforts this year, and is aiming for $10,000! Recycling cans and lights at Sidener helps the environment and supports the Can Lady in purchasing supplies and items for our classrooms.

Pacers Fundraiser 🏀 Pacers Fundraiser 🏀

Our school has partnered with the Indiana Pacers to participate in an exciting FUNdraiser opportunity! Sell tickets to select Pacers games, win some really neat Pacers prizes, and help raise money for our school! It doesn’t matter if you’re a student or teacher, everyone can participate and have FUN at a Pacers game!


We will have our very own school night at a Pacers game with a check presentation at center court during halftime! Everyone will be together cheering on our hometown Pacers on Wednesday, February 26th, when the Pacers take on the Toronto Raptors. If you can’t 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!


A portion of every ticket sold will help raise money for our school. THE DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS IS MONDAY, JANUARY 27TH. All can begin selling on December 13th. See attached PDF for more details.

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Register for 2025 Sidener Chess Club Register for 2025 Sidener Chess Club

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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

MORE INFORMATION: http://www.learningthroughgames.com/sidener-chess-signups/

Harshman Middle School Info for 5th Graders Harshman Middle School Info for 5th Graders

Broad Ripple Lights Up Parade Broad Ripple Lights Up Parade

Thank you to all who came out and showed their Sidener pride at the Lights Up Parade!!

Important Dates & Upcoming Events Important Dates & Upcoming Events

  • Winter Break: December 20-January 5
  • Harshman Middle School Open House: January 23

PTA News 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

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