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Dear Rippowam families,
This week at Rippowam, we kicked off our new mentorship program during HEART for selected 6th and 7th grade students in partnership with VIM (Vigorously Improving Minds). Through engaging, interactive activities, students began developing critical thinking, self-management, and social awareness skills—all while having fun with VIM’s energetic team.
While we’re disappointed that student participation in Sunday's Veterans Day parade was canceled due to the weather forecast, we’re incredibly proud of the preparation and enthusiasm our band students showed. A huge thank you to Mr. Rizzi for leading rehearsals, Ms. Lopez for her ongoing support, and Ms. Guidotti and Ms. Bivona for volunteering to march with our students. We’ll continue to look for new ways to showcase our students’ talents in the weeks ahead!
With many exciting events ahead, please be sure to check our Rippowam school events calendar regularly.
Upcoming events:
NOV 11th: NO SCHOOL - VETEREN’S DAY
NOV 12th: RESCHEDULED PUMPKIN PAINTING CONTEST
NOV 10-14th: BOOK FAIR
NOV 24th: PICTURE DAY
NOV 27th-28th: THANKSGIVING BREAK
Student participation in Veterans Day Parade canceled
Student participation in Veterans Day Parade canceled
Due to the forecast calling for an 85% chance of rain throughout the day on Sunday, beginning in the late morning, SPS bands will not be marching in the Veterans Day Parade this year.
Due to the forecast calling for an 85% chance of rain throughout the day on Sunday, beginning in the late morning, SPS bands will not be marching in the Veterans Day Parade this year.
Schools closed Tuesday, November 11th
Schools closed Tuesday, November 11th
Schools are closed for staff and students in honor of Veteran's Day
Schools are closed for staff and students in honor of Veteran's Day
Wear Red/White/Blue or Camouflage on Monday, November 10th
Wear Red/White/Blue or Camouflage on Monday, November 10th
Show your Raptor PRIDE and dress in Red, White and/or Blue or Camouflage on Monday to show respect for our Veterans this Monday, November 10th.
Show your Raptor PRIDE and dress in Red, White and/or Blue or Camouflage on Monday to show respect for our Veterans this Monday, November 10th.
Rescheduled Pumpkin Painting Family Night Wednesday, November 12th 5-7pm
Join us for our Pumpkin Painting Family Engagement Event! Even though Halloween is over, we can still have fun as a family and create a fall themed pumpkin at this event. We hope to see you there!
Congrats to our Cross Country Runners
Rippowam hosted its Cross Country meet this week, welcoming nearly 200 runners for a great event! Our final meet at Scofield wrapped up the season strong, with standout performances from Makyla Richards and Adheiu Maker in the girls’ races, and our standouts from the boys races include Jack Patterson, Santi Cruz, and Ben Dinc—who finished 13th overall and earned a medal! A huge thank you to Coaches Mr. Chymbor and Mr. Kepler for their hard work and dedication to our team all season!
Basketball Tryouts start this week!
Students should see their PE teachers for a signed permission slip:
Girls Team Tryouts: Monday, November 1oth and Thursday, November 14th
Boys Team Tryouts: Week of 11/17, days TBD
Fall Book Fair is HERE
The Scholastic Book Fair is HERE! HEART classes will be scheduled to visit and other classes can sign up to take their students. Don't forget to set up your student's eWallet account for cashless, stress-free shopping. Friends and family can even contribute funds! Set one up HERE : https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/how-ewallet-works.html?fairId=5773471
Presentations about the dangers of Vaping in 6th grade HEART
During the week of 11/17, our School Based Health Center and Liberation Programs will be doing presentations in 6th grade HEART classes about the dangers of vaping.
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. 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
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