Redhawk Tales

Click link for next years district calendar: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fQC5Crg1jSsX92WGGwf0BgD92nXEUB4b/view

On Tuesday, Assistant US Attorney, Tiffany Preston, will present to Middle School students about online safety. She will also present, virtually, on Thursday, September 2nd, to families AT 6:00 pm via Teams.

Please be sure to reference our district health screener and use daily before sending your child(ren) to school.

Please continue to turn in documents from the Popsicle Social and first days of school. This includes Family Contact Form, Permission Slip, Technology, Student/Parent Compact, Emergency Form and Medication form (if applicable). These can be dropped off in the office to Mrs. Drummer or Mrs. Federer

Please make sure your student charges their device every night. It is pertinent that devices are fully charged every morning so that they can be used all day at school.

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 8th 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. Thank you!

Are you a new family at Sidener? Please join Mrs. Federer on a tour of our school and ask questions you may have about what we do at Sidener. Tour dates are listed below and will be from 10:00 am - 11:00 am and by appointment only. Tours restricted to five people. Please email Mrs. Federer at federerm@myips.org to reserve your date.

Virtual PTA Meetings:

Wednesday, September 1, 2021 6:00:00 PM Click here to join the meeting

Wednesday, November 3, 2021 6:00:00 PM Click here to join the meeting

Wednesday, January 5, 2022 6:00:00 PM Click here to join the meeting

Wednesday, March 2, 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

As you are likely aware, many families are seeking refuge from turmoil overseas, including Afghanistan. If you are interested in helping refugee families, PTA President, Amanda Baker, is looking for volunteers who would like to help in organizing a drive and gathering donations/supplies. We will be providing items to the Exodus Refugee organization. For more information or a list of items needed, visit https://www.exodusrefugee.org/ . Please email amandakayprincess@gmail.com.

Donations box will be located outside of the office.

Where: https://www.bonfire.com/store/team-cisneros/

Check out the variety of colors! All tops can be worn on Sidener Spirit Days!

What: Fundraiser for Traumatic Brain Injury

Who: Redhawk, Jairo Cisneros, and his family moved to Malaysia on a three-year assignment. While there, the father was in a bike collision with a motorbike and suffered a traumatic brain injury. After weeks of non-responsiveness, Jorge is now able to give the number 1 in response to questions. Being able to receive information, process it, and respond is a huge step in his recovery. His recovery will take months to years and it will be a costly recovery. All profits will go to his recovery. We want to thank the Redhawk family for all the thoughts and support during this time.

Both MS & ES Robotics Club will take place on FRIDAYS, starting 9/3, from immediately after school until 6pm. Students are asked to report to room 106. If you have a student interested in participating, and you have NOT received an email with details regarding fees, competitions, etc. please reach out to Parent Coordinator, Kelli Thomas, at purduekelli@gmail.com or 317.820.6060.

Troop 929 is looking for 2nd - 4th graders to join us for fun, learning, and adventure. Please see the attached flyer for details.

I have attached the breakfast/lunch menu rotation below. To locate the link you will need to go to www.myips/org, click on students and families, then Food Service, and then Menu Option B.

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.

IMPROV CLUB Q1

Mondays, Aug. 16-Oct. 4, 4:10 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (No class on Labor Day, Oct. 6)

Open to 5-8th graders

Maximum number of students: 20

Cost: $10 per class, $70 session

(Scholarships and discounts available for those in financial need.)

Learn to think on your feet, build new worlds and sharpen your comedic skills. Gain confidence and be creative, while supporting your fellow teammates in this funny business.

For more information, contact: Shannon Samson, shannonsamson22@gmail.com or 317-999-7088

KARATE (year long)

Wednesdays starting August 11th-December 15th from 4:15 pm-5:00 pm

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

August 26th-October 7th Thursdays BEFORE School at 8:15 am

Open to ALL

Cost: $73 for all sessions

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

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

ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL ROBOTICS

Both will take place on FRIDAYS, starting September 3rd, from immediately after school until 6:00 pm. Students are asked to report to room 106.

If you have a student interested in participating, and you have NOT received an email with details regarding fees, competitions, etc. please reach out to Parent Coordinator, Kelli Thomas, at purduekelli@gmail.com or 317.820.6060.

August 31st: Safe Social Media Presentation with AUSA Tiffany Preston

September 1st: PTA Meeting at 6 pm

September 2nd: Virtual Presentation on Safe Social Media with AUSA Tiffany Preston

September 6th: NO SCHOOL for Labor Day

September 7th: NO SCHOOL PD Day

September 8th: New Family Tour (full)

September 14th: New Family Tour

September 21st: New Family Tour

September 27th: New Family Tour (full)

September 22nd: NO SCHOOL PIT Day

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

Wednesday: Karate 4:15-5:00 pm

Thursday: Chess Club 8:15 am-9:00 am

Friday: Robotics 4:15 pm-6:00 pm

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