Redhawk Tales

• ALL student Devices, Chargers and Mifi's are due -- Friday, May 16

• Field Day -- Monday, May 19
• 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony -- Wednesday, May 21, 10-11:30 AM
• Last Day of School (make-up day) -- Friday, May 23

• Don't forget to wear sunscreen!
• Bring a water bottle!
• Students will be participating in water activities and will need a change of clothes and shoes. If students do not have a change of clothing, they will not be able to participate in water activities.

We need your help! We are looking for parent volunteers to help run stations. Grades 1-3 will take place from 9:30-11:30 and Grades 4-5 will take place from 1:30-3:00. You can sign up HERE.

CONGRATULATIONS to our Sidener team for placing 3rd in the IPS annual chess tournament!

We need your help to send our 5th graders off in style! Volunteers are needed on Tuesday, May 20, to set up tables and chairs, as well as decorate the gymnasium and cafeteria for the May 21st ceremony and celebration. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

Available slots: 9:30-12:30 / 12:30-3:30 / 4:00-6:00

5th Grade Promotion Volunteer Sign-Up

This website https://lote4kids.com/ is a resource our students can access through our partnership with Indianapolis Public Libraries. It has hundreds of books available in EVERY language you can think of. It will read the book aloud to kids in English and/or their own language, and students also have the option of reading the book on their own in each language. In order to access it, students must know their Library Card Number. Students should know their library numbers or can ask Ms. Bunch for this information.

Summer is the perfect time to explore new worlds, discover exciting stories, and build a love for reading! These fun, engaging activities, events, and book recommendations are tailored just for you! Join us for an adventure in learning to become a lifelong reader! Track your reading time and earn prizes; it is that easy! This program runs from May 31 to Aug. 2, and Registration is now open. Check out the Indianapolis Public Library’s Summer Reading Program online to download and print a reading tracker (or pick one up at any Library location), see prize choices, get reading recommendations, see workshop and program schedules, and register.

If your student does not have their library card, they can give their name at any Indianapolis Library checkout counter, and they will be allowed to check out books!

Thank you Sidener families, staff, volunteers and community partners for making last week's International Festival and Spring Fling a success! What a day of fun, laughter, and multicultural learning!

Beginner to advanced teachings about chess, other related variations on the game, and some outdoor play

INSTRUCTORS: Learning Through Games Group.

WHEN: May 27-May 30, 9 AM-Noon
WHERE: Center for inquiry School 70, 510 E 46th St, Indianapolis
AGES: Kindergarten – 8th Grade

FORMAT: Large groups will be divided based on skill and grade

QUESTIONS: adean@learningthroughgames.com or 317-224-6771
COST: $129 (Zelle to 3172246771, PayPal to adean@learningthroughgames.com, Venmo to Aaron-Dean-91, or mail check to Learning Through Games, 11504 Senie Lane, Carmel, IN 46032

Add the following information to your payment: Child’s Name, Grade, Phone and email, School

Learn tennis fundamentals while building confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship

WHO: For ages 5-18

WHEN: June 2-July 18

WHERE: 15 Indy-area locations

COST:

• IPS students who are new to tennis can participate for FREE at classes at Arsenal Tech High School (use the code IPS25 (all caps) when registering).
• Classes at other locations are $90

REGISTER: For more information or to register, click HERE. Note: Some classes fill up quickly.

Identify interests and values, learn tools for success and leadership

WHO: Students entering grades 4-6 in the fall

WHEN: Mandatory Orientation on June 26, 6-7 PM

and Saturdays, July 19 - September 6, with sessions from 9-11 AM or 12-2 PM

WHERE: Center for Leadership Development, 2425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street, Indianapolis

REGISTER HERE (Open now through June 25 at noon)

PROGRAM FEE: $25 non-refundable

MORE INFORMATION: cldinc.org

You’re invited to participate on September 9 in a special group night with the Indiana Fever as they take on the Minnesota Lynx during Fan Appreciation Night! Invite your friends and family as we sit together as a group from Sidener Academy and receive special discounted ticket pricing! Two seating levels are available for $25 and $40 per ticket.

*A portion of each ticket will go directly back to Sidener Academy PTA as a fundraiser! *

Tickets are available now through August 10 or until they sell out! Tickets are limited and will be delivered electronically this year.

Get your Tickets here:

https://www.gofevo.com/event/Sideneracademy2?purl=9199e7a0481d

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 at minerc@myips.org

End-of-year parties, spirit days, field trips, and last-minute school projects can make May feel similar to the frenzied activity and stress of the December holidays, leading to what is now known as "Maycember."