Dear Rippowam families,
Your child took their i-Ready diagnostic assessment in ELA and Math these past 2 weeks. You can access your child’s scores through their Clever account. Follow the directions linked below. Our district code is BX39PW. The code was incorrect in last week's email; the code here works! I-Ready Results Instructions
It’s Spanish Heritage Month! We will celebrate with a family engagement Hispanic Heritage Night celebration on Tuesday, October 15th with food, games and music. Save the date!
Check out our Rippowam Events Calendar for upcoming and planned events.
After School Programming is on!
21st Century programming beings on Monday, October 7th. Selected students received information in the mail.
Rippowam Raptors ROSCCO After-school Enrichment started last week. Click link to register if you haven’t already.
Club soccer and cross country running has started!
Monday: 6th and 8th grade club soccer
Tuesday: 7th and 6th grade club soccer and cross country
Thursday: 8th and 7th grade club soccer and cross country
Congratulations to the Raptor PRIDE Students of the Month
Red Team: Sophia Baloutch
Sophia is a model student who shows DETERMINATION, drive, organization, a strong work ethic and a positive attitude towards learning and life in general.
Orange Team: William Noel
William shows RESPECT and DETERMINATION by respecting his teachers and his classmates!
Yellow Team: Mehreen Ahmed (pronounced Maureen)
Mehreen shows DETERMINATION by joining the debate team; INTEGRITY by always being on task and completing her work; RESPECT by respecting staff and peers; and EMPATHY by supporting her peers when in need!
Isabella Beerwa
Isabella shows POSITIVITY by setting great examples for our new 6th graders, encouraging them to do their best and cheering them on during hard times. Isabella has shown DETERMINATION while doing her classwork, advocating when she needs support, and communicating her needs. She has made incredible strides in these areas compared to last year.
Aqua Team: Eduardo Monroy Carias
Eduardo demonstrates INTEGRITY by always doing what is right even when no one is looking. He shows RESPECT to his teachers and his peers. Eduardo shows POSITIVITY by having a good learning attitude and a positive spirit. He also shows DETERMINATION by participating in class and helping his peers!
Blue Team: Ashley Peart
Ashley shows INTEGRITY by going above and beyond in all of her classes completing her work on time and following instructions. She comes into her classes prepared and ready to learn!
Purple Team: Mason Johnson
Mason shows POSITIVITY and INTEGRITY by always being kind and is a positive influence in the Rippowam community. He is polite and well-mannered, always asking how your day is going or how you are. He participates in classroom activities and takes his work seriously.
New Arrivals Team: Isabella Alzate Gallego
Isabella shows POSITIVITY, RESPECT, INTEGRITY, DETERMINATION, and EMPATHY. She continues to prevail even though she has been going through her own personal challenges. She is always willing to help both staff and students, by assisting in making new students feel welcomed. Isabella's determination to learn the language and excel in her academics has truly been wonderful to witness!
We need you! See ways to get involved and have your voice heard
Join our Rippowam Focus Group and get a $25 gift card! See flyers and links for the Community School Focus Group below.
Rippowam Community School Focus Group
October 7th, 2024 English Session Link
Rippowam Community Schools Focus Group (google.com)
Rippowam Community School Focus Group (Spanish)
October 8th, 2024 Spanish Session Link
Grupo de enfoque de Rippowam (google.com)
Best,
Kristina Colmenares
Principal, Rippowam Middle School
If you didn’t see the Superintendent’s weekly message, please click HERE.