Redhawk Tales

IUPUI is offering Summer Reading and Writing Programs for students in Pre-School to 11th grade. Programs will be offer skills in phonics, fluency, comprehension, writing, reading speed, textbook skills and vocabulary. For more information or to register for these programs, please call 1-800-715-1498. Office hours are as follows: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sidener Faculty and Staff,

With rapidly changing COVID guidelines we received the good news that we can hold in-person community engagement events this Spring. Due to the timing we are unable to hold SideNERDs but we will host a Spring Fling! It will be a family fun night with a middle school dance on Friday, May, 13th.

We are incorporating the silent auction into the Spring Fling as a fundraising event. Each teacher has a basket assignment to help collect donations for auction items. Please see assignments below. We ask that all donations be submitted no later than May 6th. The PTA is sending communications out to families through multiple methods. We appreciate your support and assistance with this event. The PTA is excited to have a community engagement event again.

Basket Assignments:

2nd Grade

Mullins: Movie Night

3rd Grade

Mundell: Furry Friends

Murphy: Art supplies

4th-5th Grade

Burdge: Picnic in the park

Bradley: Spa/Relaxation

Johnson: Baking/Cooking

Williams: Candles

6th-8th Grades

Kang: Car detailing

Opal: Summer fun

McNealy: Games (board+card)

Oliveria: Gardening

Feshold: Coffee/Tea

Guinn: Chocolate

Kind Regards,

Amanda Baker, Amy Trullinger, Carolyn Svirsky, Jen Short, and Sara Huehls

PTA Officers

The Jack Kent Cooke Young Scholars Program is a selective five-year, pre-college scholarship for high-performing 7th grade students with financial need. It provides comprehensive academic and college advising, as well as financial support for high school, Cooke-sponsored summer programs, internships, music/art lessons, hard and software needs, and other learning enrichment opportunities that are specific to the student. This is an amazing opportunity that could introduce students to educational options that may otherwise have been unavailable to them.

Throughout the winter and spring, they are offering online workshops for any family that is interested in submitting an application. Attached is a flyer with dates and information about the workshops. The host will review the application, and offer support as families are working to complete and submit the required information. The application is now open and will close May 9, 2022.

7th and 8th Grade Families,

The time has come to complete applications for the 21st Century Scholars Scholarship! This scholarship offers income-eligible students up to four years of paid tuition at an eligible Indiana college or university after they graduate from high school, dependent upon financial need. Information regarding income eligibility can be found here. All families are encouraged to apply as financial situations are subject to change due to the effects of COVID-19. Families can apply for the 21st Century Scholars Scholarship the beginning of their student’s 7th grade year until June 30 of their student’s 8th grade year. Families may complete the application by:

1. Visiting the following website: https://www.indyachieves.org/21cs
2. Texting the word “college” or “Universidad” to 404-58.
3. Complete the form and send it in with your student or email it to Mrs. Carter (ervinrd@myips.org) so that she may apply on your behalf. The English version of this form may be found here. The Spanish version may be found here.
4. Completing the application by phone with Mrs. Carter. Please feel free to email Mrs. Carter at ervinrd@myips.org in order to schedule a time to complete the application.

For more about this program, please visit https://learnmoreindiana.org/scholars/. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Carter at ervinrd@myips.org or 317-226-4259.

Dream Big Academy is a summer program for incoming 8th graders. It will take place at Purdue Poly Tech High School North location from June 5 - June 30, 9 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. We will not host the program on Juneteenth.

The goal of the program is to provide incoming 8th graders (Learners) with the opportunity to work with PPHS teachers, students, and community mentors on a passion project of their choice. Breakfast and lunch are free and provided by Cafe Patachou. Learners will also participate in wellness activities and create a portfolio of their work.

Students who are interested must apply to the program through our website. They can learn more about the program and apply here.

There is a PDF attached below as well.

Upcoming Events

City BBQ Dine-to-Donate

March 17th, 2022

IUPUI, Carmel, and Greenwood locations

Use promo code FUNDA at checkout when ordering online or in the app.

Mention Sidener at checkout when ordering in person.

Spring Fling: Friday, May 13th

April Guest Speaker: Date TBD

○ Liza Fraser with Huntington Learning Center

○ Study Skills

PTA General Meeting

○ May 4th, 2022 @ 6:00pm

○ Join with Google Meet: meet.google.com/ndk-pggz-khp

○ Join by phone: (US) +1 617-675-4444 PIN: 968 419 350 6030

Join the PTA and/or a Committee

We are looking for committee volunteers to help with events, fundraising, advocacy, and teacher appreciation.

https://www.sideneracademypta.org/join-the-pta

Pay your 2021-2022 membership dues.

Please reach out if you need a scholarship.

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2021-2022-pta-dues-collection

Virtual PTA Meetings:

Wednesday, March 1, 2022 6:00:00 PM (TBD) Click here to join the meeting

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 6:00:00 PM Click here to join the meeting

PTA Website: https://www.sideneracademypta.org/home

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.

KARATE (year long)

The January-May Spring flyer is attached below.

Wednesdays starting January 11th - May 18th.

One payment of $170 or two payments of $90 ($289 for two siblings) Make checks payable to Phoenix Rising Karate. Paypal also accepted.

For questions please contact: Robert Bilek, Senior Instructor

317-228-1872
phoenixrisingkarate@gmail.com
www.phoenixrisingkarate.com

CHESS CLASS Q3

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

Open to ALL

March 17th-May 12th (cancellations may not be refunded or made up)

Fee: $87(No refunds after March 17)

Meeting time: Thursdays before school starting at 8:15 am in the cafeteria

Methods of payment accented:

• Checks payable to Learning Through Games 11504 Senie Lane Carmel, IN
• Drop off with Mrs. Drummer
• Paypal at adean@learningthroughgames.com
• Zelle at 3172246771

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 champion schools in Indiana. However, they are mostly known for the fun and child friendly style of teaching.

Great for all levels of play!

Chess Club Registration Form

Student name Grade

Make Check payable to Learning Though Games. It can be left at Sidener front Desk. It can also be sent to Learning Through Games, 11504 senie Lane, Carmel, In 46032. pay pal option: Pay pal $87 To adean@learningthroughgames.com Or zelle to 3172246771or venmo to Aaron-dean-91

Parent Name __________________ Phone_______________________Email________________________

Please contact Aaron Dean at 317-224-6771 or adean@learningthroughgames.com with any questions.

Improv Club

Students who want to learn to think on their feet, play to their strengths, gain confidence and go for the big laughs are invited to join Sidener Academy's Improv club. The after-school program will help students learn team building and creativity, while exploring new worlds they make up on the spot.

Meets on Mondays from April 4 - May 23, 2022 for a total of 8 classes

· 4:10 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

· Meets in cafeteria, pickup in back of school

· Open to 5-8th graders

· Maximum number of students: 18

· Cost: $10 per class, $80 session (Scholarships and discounts available for those in financial need)

· Email Shannon Samson at shannonsamson22@gmail.com to reserve a spot

Instructor: Mark Cashwell cashwellmark@gmail.com 502-387-9769

Google Pay: shannonsamson22@gmail.com

Cash App: https://cash.me/$ShannonSamson

Zelle: shannonsamson@hotmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonsamson

Venmo: https://venmo.com/Shannon-Samson

Paypal: paypal.me/ShannonSamson

Please make checks payable to “Shanifesto Consulting LLC”

Hip Hop Club

The Sidener dance team will work on fun, energetic routines that will develop and grow students in their hip hop/jazz/modern dance skills. We will work with the team in both large and small groups based on skill level, so various levels of dance backgrounds from beginner to advanced are welcomed.

• Meets Tuesdays in the gym starting January 25th and runs until May
• 4:15-530 pm
• All welcome
• $125 fee

March 28th-April 1st: NO SCHOOL Spring Break

May 13th: Spring Fling Time TBA

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Monday: Improv Club 4:15-5:30 pm

Tuesday: Hip Hop 4:15-5:30 pm

Wednesday: Karate 4:15-5:00 pm

Girl Scouts: 4:15 pm-5:30 pm

Thursday: Chess Club 8:10 am-9:00 am

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