Redhawk Tales

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Someone who is knowledgeable in audio/video production for the live stream of Sidener's Veterans Day program! If anyone is able to assist or provide knowledge, please contact Ms. Schafer at schafers@myipsorg

There is still time to order from ClusterTruck today through Sunday, October 27th, 8am-10pm (time varies by location). Order online at www.clustertruck.com or through the app. Remember to use code Sidener-24 at checkout to donate 20% back to our school!

We want to welcome Mr. Gorski as our new 4th/5th grade science teacher! Mr. Gorski has been teaching in IPS since 1996, and he is excited to have this opportunity to teach at Sidener. In his spare time, Mr. Gorski enjoys a lot of sports, especially basketball and volleyball. He is also an avid runner, loves travel, and enjoys gardening and taking care of Koi fish in his backyard. We are so happy he has joined us!

Tryouts for the Sidener 4th/5th Grade Boys Basketball Team were held this week during recess. Here is the schedule for those who made the team. REMINDER: transportation is NOT provided; students must have a ride after practices and to and from games. Players need to be picked up on time after practice at 4:45. Failure to be on time could result in your student losing their position on the team. On game days, students will go home and then come back to the game at 6:00. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Crighton at crightons@myips.org

🏀Basketball Clinic: Saturday, October 26, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Arsenal Tech

🏀Practices: Tuesdays after school from 3:45-4:45 PM: Oct. 29, Nov. 12, Nov. 19, Dec. 3

🏀Home Game: Wednesday, October 30, 6:00 PM @ Sidener

🏀Home Game: Wednesday, November 13, 6:00 PM @ Sidener

🏀Basketball Clinic: Saturday, November 16, 10:15-11:15 AM @ TC Howe

🏀Away Game: Wednesday, November 20, 6:00 PM @ Carle Wilde 79

🏀Away Game: Wednesday, December 4, 6:00 PM @ Robert Lee Frost 106

🏀IPS Tournament: December 10, 12, 14, 17 (All teams will make the tournament)

💠Wednesday, November 13, 6:00-7:30 PM
💠Sidener Academy Cafeteria

💠Pizza provided by the PTA

Join the Sidener Academy PTA for our quarterly general membership meeting. We'll have information on events, fundraising, and an update from our new principal--Dr. Milanda Penn. The IPS Director of Operations, Dr. Bill Murphy, will also share information and solicit feedback about the planning process for the new IPS High Ability Elementary School Building approved under the IPS Rebuilding Stronger initiative.

The PTA will provide pizza. Please park in the playground lot off of Kessler Boulevard, and enter through the cafeteria doors. If you have any questions, please contact Becky Schwantes-An at president@sideneracademypta.org

IPS and Ultimate Ninja are collaborating to provide 3rd-5th graders an opportunity to experience the sport of ninja and obstacle-course racing. The five-week after-school program will be held in Noblesville, and students must have a ride to and from the program. Space is limited to a max of 30 students from Sidener; so register quickly. Another session will be offered second semester if your student does not get in this session.

WHEN: 5:50-6:50 PM on Thursdays -- November 7, 14, 21, and December 5, 12

WHERE: Ultimate Ninjas @ Hamilton County Sports Complex, Noblesville

If your child wants to participate in this program, you must complete the attached permission slip and waiver and register your student online as well.

IPS is offering a free boys basketball clinic for 2nd and 3rd grade boys interested in basketball. An elementary girls basketball clinic will be offered during the girls basketball season after winter break.

Clinic dates: Saturdays, 9-10 AM, on October 26, November 9, and November 16.

REGISTER HERE or open the PDF below for a QR code.

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, Oct. 31 to Jan. 9

FEE: $98 (no refunds after Oct. 31)

QUESTIONS: adean@learningthroughgames.com or 317-224-6771

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

Cold Spring School’s Robotics Team and School partners’ will host their bi-annual International Day of the Girl Celebration. This day will involve drones, robots, cubelets, makey makeys, take away crafts with GlowForge, AI fun, hands-on experiments, community partners, and much more including a whole lot of fun.

WHEN: Saturday, October 26, 9 AM-noon

WHERE: Cold Spring School, 3650 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis

Registration is not required, but in order to prepare, please do. Please join us to celebrate our girls. Costumes are not required, but enjoyed. This is an excellent opportunity for Girl Scout/Brownie troops to do their STEM badge work.

Click HERE to register, or scan QR code.

Sidener Academy will be hosting a Vaccine Clinic on Monday, October 28, from 2:00-6:00 PM. No appointments necessary. Franciscan Health Immunization Services will be providing vaccinations to any IPS student needing to update their immunization status as well as school staff and student families interested in receiving Covid and/or Flu shots.

• Veterans and active service personnel are invited to attend in person. The program will be live-streamed for others.
• If you are a Veteran and would like your military photos displayed at the program, please send them to Ms. Schafer at schafers@myips.org by Friday, Nov. 1st!

• Attire: Students are asked to wear a solid red, white, or blue top and solid black, navy, or khaki pants or skirt. See the attachment for more details and pictures. Some students have mentioned that they don't have anything without a graphic on it; they will be allowed to turn the shirt around or inside out for the time they are on stage.

It was great to see so many Sidener families at this year's Trunk or Treat! Thank you to the PTA and all of our volunteers for making this event a success!

• Dine to Donate @ CLUSTERTRUCK.COM: October 21-27 (Use code SIDENER-24)
• Vaccination Clinic @ Sidener: Monday, October 28, 2:00-6:00 PM
• Asynchronous Days (Students stay at home): November 4-5
• Veterans Day Program: November 8, 1:30 PM Live Stream (veterans will attend in person)
• Thanksgiving Break (No school!): November 27-29

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

👻The Sidener property used to be Dawson Cemetery! In 1910, the 20 or so Dawson family graves were relocated to Crown Hill Cemetery. In 1953, the property became home to IPS School 59. Just a little spooky trivia in time for Halloween! 👻