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Black History Month is an annual observance from February 1st to March 1st. The event is to celebrated to recognize the contribution and achievements of those with African or Caribbean heritage. It's also an opportunity for people to learn more about the effects of racism and how to challenge negative stereotypes. Join us in celebrating as we highlight some of the most prominent African Americans in the United States this month.

Medgar Evers | Civil Rights Activist | 1925-1963
Evers was an American civil rights activist in Mississippi, the state's field secretary for the NAACP, and a World War II veteran serving in the United States Army. After graduating from college with a BA in business administration, he worked to overturn segregation at the University of Mississippi after Brown v. Board ruled public school segregation was unconstitutional. Evers was assassinated by a white supremacist in 1963, inspiring numerous civil rights protests which sprouted countless works of art, music and film. Because of his veteran status, he was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.

Funding Advocacy Committee

Sidener Academy PTA is calling for volunteers in our new Funding Advocacy committee. If you are interested in joining please complete the form.

https://forms.gle/qjtZWR3T4ruUcRF7A

Sidener Yard Signs

Looking for an easy way to show your Sidener pride? The PTA is looking at selling yard signs and would like to know if you are interested. Please complete the poll to let us know you are.

https://forms.gle/pE8weGb3vctM8v347

Parents in Touch Conference Day is Wednesday, March 3, 2021 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Below is the list of your child’s teachers and their schedules for you to sign-up for a PIT Day conference. Please decide which teacher you would like to see and sign up for (1) conference time. Please DO NOT sign up for more than one conference. The (1) teacher you choose out of the (4) will be able to generate an overview of grades and information from the other (3) classes. You do not have to pick your child’s homeroom teacher.

At the actual time of your conference on March 3, please click on the Teams link below to be connected with the teacher you chose.

Bradley: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4DA4A72AA6F49-45parents

Bradley’s Teams Link:

Join on your computer or mobile app

Click here to join the meeting

Williams: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AADA62EA2F94-45parents

Williams’ Teams Link:

(Link also available in Schoology Updates)

Join on your computer or mobile app

Click here to join the meeting

Burdge: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4DA4A72AA6F49-45parents1

Burdge’s Teams Link:

Join on your computer or mobile app

Click here to join the meeting

Johnson: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AADA62EA2F94-45parents1

Johnson’s Teams Link:

Join on your computer or mobile app

Click here to join the meeting

If you would like to schedule a conference with one of your students United Arts teachers please reach out to them at their email below:

Mr. Crighton: crightons@myips.org

Mrs. Hughes: hughess@myips.org

Mrs. Guinn: guinnap@myips.org

Mrs. Bunch: bunchdebra@myips.org

Ms. Mercer: mercerc@myips.org

Mrs. Federer will host a virtual Title I Meeting at 1:oo pm on PIT Day to review the current Parent Compact. She will send the compact out for review via School Messenger the Friday before for families to look over. If you are interested in participating in the review session, please click the meeting link here:

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/.

8th grade families, your students will be taking the PSAT 8/9 during the week of March 8. The PSAT 8/9 assists students in identifying the academic areas that they need to maintain or improve in order to be successful in high school and secondary education. Students must take this test in person. Virtual families are encouraged to arrange transportation to Sidener to take the test but this test is not required. If you would like to request transportation via IPS, please complete the Google form here by 2:00 today (3/26/21).

To learn more information about what your student should expect on this test, please click here. If you would like a more in depth look of the PSAT 8/9 with resources on sample test questions and study tips, please take a look at the PSAT 8/9 Student Guide. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Mrs. Carter at ervinrd@myips.org.

Third grade families, your students will be taking the IREAD-3 during the week of March 8th. Virtual students will be offered the IREAD-3 on Tuesday, March 16th. Students must take this test in person and all virtual families are encouraged to arrange transportation to Sidener to take this assessment. If you would like to request transportation via IPS, please complete the Google form here by 2:00 today (3/26/21). For more information about IREAD-3 please visit the IDOE’s IREAD-3 Family Page found here.

This is a reminder to complete a quick COVID-19 health screening with your children each morning before heading to school.

As we all work together to reduce the spread of COVID-19, your morning routine should now include several brief health screening touch-points in the graphic below.

If you want to download the COVID-19 Screening for Parents document, click here.

For information about the Return to In-Person Learning, including other helpful back to school materials, visit www.MyIPS.org.

Registration for Broad Ripple Haverford Little League is now open at brhll.com, and it will run through the end of February. The season typically runs from late March to early June. The registration fee is $150, and scholarships are available. Please see the attached flyer for more information about the program.

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.

March 3rd: PIT DAY No School

March 5th: Picture Day

March 22nd-26th: Remote Learning (students not in building)

March 29th-April 2nd: Spring Break

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