10/7/2023

Dear Rippowam families,

Progress reports are available in PowerSchool.  If you have any questions regarding your child’s progress or grades in individual classes, please first contact the classroom teacher.  If you want to set up a meeting with your child’s team of teachers, you can reach out to your child’s school counselor. 

Enjoy the long weekend and we hope to see you at our first family engagement on Thursday, October 12th from 6-8 to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!  Join us for food, art, music, games to honor Hispanic and Latino culture.

No school on Monday, October 9th in observance of Columbus Day

10/10 Cross Country Meet postponed
Due to bus shortages, we have to postpone the upcoming middle school cross country meet.  The schools and coaches will be meeting next week to discuss a plan and will send more information as soon as we have it. 

Join us THIS Thursday, 10/12, to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Families are invited to this celebration honoring Hispanic culture, music and food.  This event is taking place on Thursday, 10/12 from 6pm-8pm in the Cafeteria. Please share with your students. There will be food, games, dancing, music, and resources from Building One Community and United Way! Students can register for the event by scanning the QR code on the flyer or click HERE.

Wednesday, 10/18 is Picture Day
Students were sent home information and order forms this past week. 

After School Activities at Rippowam
21st Century and Community Schools after school activities are set to begin on Monday, October 16th on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

• Community Schools Registration has opened!  See flyers below and use THIS LINK to register your child for the programs like tutoring, academic support, cooking, dance, STEM activities and more!

High School Information for 8th graders
Please CLICK HERE for information on High School options and programs for students. 

Upcoming Events/Family Fun Opportunities

• Thursday, October 12th from 6-8:  Rippowam Spanish Heritage Month Celebration!  Join us for a family engagement evening celebrating the culture, music and food of Latin America.  More information to follow shortly

• Wednesday, October 25th is Community Day:  It is an early release day for students and we will have community building activities as well as a fundraiser to support the March of Dimes.

• Tuesday, October 31st:  Pink Out Day at Rippowam for Breast Cancer Awareness.

Pink Out at Rippowam
On October 31st, Rippowam goes PINK in order to honor Breast Cancer Awareness.  Pink items like tutus, hair extensions and other items will also be sold during the lunch waves the weeks before October 31, 2023.  All proceeds are donated to the Bennett Cancer Center in Stamford.  Last year we raised over $1200.  Let’s try to beat this number for 2023!

Best,

Kristina Colmenares
Principal, Rippowam Middle School

If you didn’t see the Superintendent’s weekly message, please click HERE.