Redhawk Tales

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Tennis Match: Saturday, September 7 @ 10:15-11:30

Tarkington Park tennis courts, 45 W 40th Street, Indianapolis

Look for Coach Deidre in a red Sidener shirt.

Good luck to the tennis and volleyball teams this week!

🎾Tennis Match @ Tarkington Park: Saturday, September 7 @ 10:15-11:30

🏐 Volleyball Home Game: Tuesday, September 10 @ 6:00

Monumental Running Club: Tuesday after school to 4:30 PM

Cross Country Practice: Tuesday after school to 4:30 PM

Tennis Practice: Wednesday after school to 5 PM

Volleyball Practice: Thursday after school to 5 PM

Volleyball Clinic: Saturday, September 7, 10:15-11:15 @ Crispus Attucks High School

The robotics team had a lot of interest this year! Unfortunately, we have limited space due to our existing equipment and space constraints. As of now, all positions on the team have been filled. We are excited about student interest in the team, and look forward to trying to expand the program in the future.

• Book Fair: September 12-20
  
• Donuts with Grown Ups: September 18, 8:15-9:00 AM
• Dine to Donate @ Yaso Jamaican Grill: September 26
• Playground Family Night: September 27, 6:00-7:30 PM
• Trunk or Treat: October 24, 6:00-8:00 PM

Thank you so much to all who have supported our school by selling World's Finest Chocolate! The fundraiser will be coming to a close next week. Students must return the $60 collected per box by Friday, September 13 to the Sidener Academy office.

Two Golden Tickets were included in boxes of chocolate bars given out to students. If your student received one, please write their name on the back and return it to the school office to claim their prize. The snow cone party for those who sold one box or more will take place at the end of the month, and additional prizes will be given out then.

If you have questions, please contact the Sidener Academy PTA at treasurer@sideneracademypta.org

• The fall book fair starts next Thursday, September 12 and runs through Friday, September 20.
• Set up an eWallet now at the Sidener Bookfair website to allow your student to shop without cash at the bookfair.
• Students will preview the book fair with their classes prior to the bookfair opening. Ask them about their wish list!
• You can shop online at the Sidener Bookfair website from September 11-23.

All students and their special grown up guests (caregivers, grandparents, etc.) are invited to Donuts with Grownups before school starts on Wednesday, September 18th, 8:15-9:00 AM, in the Sidener Cafeteria. This is a great opportunity to hang out with your student, meet other families, visit their classroom, and enjoy a sweet treat! This is also a great time to stop by the bookfair with your child.

Join us on Thursday, September 26 for Dine to Donate at Yaso Grill. This local, Sidener family-owned restaurant is located in Fountain Square at 1501 Prospect St. There is a parking lot available as well as indoor and patio seating. Check out the menu at their website - they also offer kids meals.

Yaso Grill is a Sidener favorite - they sold out of multiple dishes last year. Order online HERE ahead of time to get what you want and avoid the wait!

Enjoy some beautiful first Friday of fall weather with your Sidener friends at the playground. There will be lots of game equipment available for this community-wide play opportunity. Last year's adults vs. kids kickball game was lots of fun - how about a rematch?!

There is a new process for volunteers in IPS that will be completely managed by HR. Learn more in the IPS Guide to Volunteering and the Volunteer Process SOP. The new IPS Volunteer Application is now available! IPS values strong relationships with parents, guardians and the community; and, school volunteers bring valuable skills and experiences that enhance students’ learning opportunities. To become a volunteer or check your existing account, please visit our volunteer webpage to complete an application or update your volunteer status. Any questions can be directed to Sandy Bombick at bombicks@myips.org

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

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

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

Have something to add to the next Redhawk Tales? Submit to Carolyn Miner by noon on Thursday.

minerc@myips.org

86% of Sidener students are from within the district, and 14% are from outside the IPS district.