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Dear Rippowam families,
This week was filled with school spirit and meaningful moments! On Friday, our Rippowam community came together for a festive Pink Out Day to raise awareness for breast cancer. It was incredible to see so many students and staff showing their support in pink—we can’t wait to share how much we’ve raised for the Bennett Cancer Center!Our remaining 6th graders also had an exciting week as they braved the wind for their SoundWaters field trip, diving into hands-on, science-based learning on the Long Island Sound. As we head into the weekend, don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour, and I hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween!
With many exciting events ahead, please be sure to check our Rippowam school events calendar regularly.
Upcoming events:
NOV 4th: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - ELECTION DAY
NOV 6th: PTO MEETING @ 5:30
NOV 11th: NO SCHOOL - VETEREN’S DAY
NOV 10-14th: BOOK FAIR
NOV 24th: PICTURE DAY
NOV 27th-28th: THANKSGIVING BREAK
Schools closed Tuesday, November 4th
Schools closed Tuesday, November 4th
Schools are closed for students on Tuesday, November 4th
Schools are closed for students on Tuesday, November 4th
High School Information Night is November 5
High School Information Night is November 5
Families of current 8th grade students should save the date for High School Information Night on Wednesday, November 5 at 6 pm via Zoom (Webinar ID: 82961448619). Join us to learn about the specialized academic programs that enroll students from throughout Stamford, many of which require students to apply during 8th grade:
Families of current 8th grade students should save the date for High School Information Night on Wednesday, November 5 at 6 pm via Zoom (Webinar ID: 82961448619). Join us to learn about the specialized academic programs that enroll students from throughout Stamford, many of which require students to apply during 8th grade:
Academy of Finance (WHS)
Academy of Information Technology & Engineering (AITE) High School
Early College Studies (SHS)
High School of Business (SHS)
International Baccalaureate Middle Years & Diploma Programmes (SHS)
U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) (WHS)
Stamford Regional Agriscience Program (WHS)
SPS Anchor Program
8th grade families, visit our website page High School Options for 8th Graders for more information about programs for next year.
Fall Book Fair is coming
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! Preview and early bird sale week: November 3rd - 7th/Regular sales November 10th - 14th. HEART classes will be scheduled to visit. Get ready to empower your reader with book choice. Start exploring HERE : https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/rippowammiddleschool. Don't forget to set up your student's eWallet account for cashless, stress-less shopping. Friends and family can even contribute funds! Set one up HERE : https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/how-ewallet-works.html?fairId=5773471
iReady and MyPath for student growth in Math and Reading
All students completed an iReady reflection in HEART this week, setting personal goals. Please ask your child about it. Students also have access to MyPath through Clever, which supports their individual needs in Math and ELA. Our goal is 40 minutes per week in each subject, and this can be completed at home.
Parents may access their child’s iReady Report via Clever, which is a technology platform used by SPS to provide students and teachers with a single sign on (SSO) for all digital resources. To access Clever, you will need your child’s SPS gmail account login. Detailed instructions to access iReady Reports via Clever may be accessed here.
See below for more information about iReady:
i-Ready Family Guide (English / Spanish / Haitian Creole)
Understanding Your Student’s i-Ready Diagnostic Result (English / Spanish / Haitian Creole)
Best,
Kristina Colmenares
Principal, Rippowam Middle School
If you didn’t see the Superintendent’s weekly message, please click HERE.
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