Redhawk Tales

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Mr. Seib's 4th and 5th graders have been learning about native plants in science class!

This week they planted native plants in the raised beds at recess. Everyone got a chance to get their hands dirty to make this a more welcoming space for the rest of the school and for native pollinators. Make sure you ask them to tell you what makes a plant native. A big thanks to the PTA for helping to fund this project!

5:15-5:30 -- Sidener Title I Meeting

5:30-6:30 -- Sidener Open House

6:30-7:30 -- PTA Meeting

First graders are invited to join Sidener's new Daisy Girl Scout Troop! There will be an online caregiver information meeting via Video Chat this coming Monday, August 19, from 8:00-8:45 PM. Use this LINK to join as we discuss Girl Scouts, scheduling, and plans for the year. Registration for Girl Scouts is FREE when girls and/or volunteers register between August 21-24. See attached PDF (below) for details. Questions? Contact Becky Schwantes-An @ president@sideneracademypta.org

Sidener Cross Country for 4th and 5th graders starts next week! IMPORTANT: NO TRANSPORTATION. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Crighton at crightons@myips.org

Practice: every Tuesday (starts Aug. 20) after school to 4:30 PM

Monday, August 26 @ 6:00 PM @ Floro Torrence School 83

Order of Events:

JV Boys (6:10 PM)

JV Girls

Varsity Boys (7 runners/school)

Varsity Girls (7 runners/school)

Monday, September 16 @ 6:00 PM @ Floro Torrence School 83

Order of Events:

JV Boys (6:10 PM)

JV Girls

Varsity Boys (7 runners/school)

Varsity Girls (7 runners/school)

Championship: Monday, September 30 @ 6:00 PM

Order of Events:

Varsity Boys 6:10 PM (7 runners/school)

Varsity Girls (7 runners/school)

Sidener now has a tennis team! For those students who have registered for tennis, please note the following dates. IMPORTANT: NO TRANSPORTATION is provided. Matches will be held on Saturdays at Tarkington Park, located at 45 W. 40th St., Indianapolis 46208. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Crighton at crightons@myips.org

PRACTICE: every Wednesday (starts Aug. 21) after school to 5 PM

Kickoff Event:: Saturday, August 24 @ Tarkington Park

🎾Coaches' Training: 9:00-10:00 AM

🎾Grades K-3: 10:00-10:45 AM

🎾Grades 4-5: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tennis Match: Saturday, September 7 @ Tarkington Park

🎾Grades K-3: 9:00-10:00 AM

🎾Grades 4-5: 10:00-11:30 AM

Tennis Match: Saturday, September 14 @ Tarkington Park

🎾Grades K-3: 9:00-10:00 AM

🎾Grades 4-5: 10:00-11:30 AM

Tennis Match: Saturday, September 21 @ Tarkington Park

🎾Grades K-3: 9:00-10:00 AM

🎾Grades 4-5: 10:00-11:30 AM

Tennis Match: Saturday, September 28 @ Tarkington Park

🎾Grades K-3: 9:00-10:00 AM

🎾Grades 4-5: 10:00-11:30 AM

Unfortunately, we don’t have enough boys interested in volleyball this season to make a team, nor do we have a coach. But, we do have enough girls that can make a team!

Girls 4th/5th Grade Team will be coached by Ms. Schafer!

🏐Practice: every Thursday (starts Aug. 15th) after school to 5 PM

🏐Clinic: August 17, 11:30-12:30 @ Shortridge High School

🏐Home Game: August 27 @ 6:00

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

🏐Home Game: September 10 @ 6:00

🏐Home Game: September 17 @ 6:00

🏐Away Game: September 25 @ 6:00 @ Thomas Gregg Elementary #15

🏐Tournament Dates: October 2, 7, and 9

Transportation will be available starting August 29 after THURSDAY practices AND TUESDAY games. Unfortunately transportation is not available on Saturdays. Please let Mr. Crighton know if your student is going to need bus transportation. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Crighton at crightons@myips.org OR our coach Ms. Schafer at schafers@myips.org

Indianapolis RBI is offering co-ed baseball and girls softball for children ages 3 and up. The season begins September 7 and runs through October 26. There is a $25 Registration Fee, but IPS families receive a $10 discount with code IPS2024 (must be used when signing up). Questions? Call or text Brandy Moorhead at (317) 566-4531. To register click HERE.

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

Mark your calendars! Our first Dine to Donate opportunity of the school year is Wednesday, August 21st at Half Liter BBQ. Be sure to mention this fundraiser when ordering to earn money for our school!

Half Liter BBQ is located at 5301 Winthrop Avenue. Hope to see you there!

The PTA is currently selling spirit wear through Friday, August 23rd.

There are lots of fun colors and styles!

Youth and adult sizes available!

Orders will be ready between September 9 and 16.

Order at the Sidener Academy Spiritwear Shop through August 23.

• First General PTA Meeting: August 28, 6:30-7:30 PM
• Book Fair: September 11-23
• Donuts with Grown Ups: September 18, 8:15-9:00 AM
• Playground Family Night: September 27, 6:00-7:30 PM
• Trunk or Treat: October 24, 6:00-8:00 PM

The fall book fair will be held September 11-23.

Parents are encouraged to visit the Sidener Bookfair website starting on Wednesday, August 21, to set up an eWallet. This will allow students to shop without cash at the fair. Teachers can also use eWallet to build their classroom libraries. You will also be able to shop online at our website starting September 11.

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

Did you guess it correctly? Ms. Murphy and Ms. Johnson are both starting their 17th year at Sidener! Mrs. Murphy has taught 3rd grade during this time, while Mrs. Johnson has taught 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and is now our Instructional Coach.