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Dear Rippowam families,
We have almost finished our first month of 2024! The students have been very excited about our team Penny Wars - every day students from each team are bringing bags of pennies and quarters so their team can have the most positive points and earn the special invitation to see members of the staff get a pie in the face. Thanks to our amazing PTO president, Tracie Dinc, who has been on all of the lunch waves to collect pennies and get the students excited about Penny Wars.
Internet Safety Presentation on Monday, January 29th
Members of the Stamford Police Department will be hosting grade level assemblies on Monday to discuss internet safety.
Rippowam Caring Closet is open
The goal of this project is to ensure students have basic needs and feel connected to our community. If your child is in need of items like socks, hats, gloves, and winter jackets please fill out THIS FORM and a staff member will take your child to the closet and give them time to pick what they want.
ROSCCO Session 2 has started!
ROSCCO After School program runs from 2:15-4:15 Monday – Thursday. Students have an hour of academic support and then can choose from enrichment activities like food decoration with Nora’s Bakery, indoor soccer with Hernandez Soccer and cooking with Ms. Correa. Use this GOOGLE FORM to sign up! Space is limited and sessions fill up fast.
2nd semester grades will be visible to parents on Friday, February 2nd
The quarter ended on Friday, January 19th and grades will be visible on PowerSchool on Friday, February 2nd.
Budget Presentation Information
At the BOE Fiscal Committee meeting on Tuesday night, Chief Financial Officer Ryan Fealey presented the 2024-25 proposed operating budget. During the presentation, he shared important information about the types of programs, services, and staff positions that could be eliminated if our City Boards do not approve the entire requested increase. If you were unable to watch the meeting live on Tuesday night, you may watch the recording at this link: rmd.me/SVk7xjo6Krw
The superintendent is also hosting opportunities for staff, students, and families to ask questions and share feedback about the proposed budget.
The sessions will be via zoom on Tuesday, January 30 as follows:
Staff – 2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Students – 5:00 p.m.
Families and Community – 6:00 p.m.
Staff, students, and families will have the opportunity to speak directly to members of the BOE about this proposed budget during the Public Budget Hearing on Thursday, February 1.
Thank you in advance for your support and willingness to be an active participant in the budget process this year. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Ensure your child’s physical is up to date:
All 6th grade students are required to hand in a completed physical exam form to the school nurse prior to the first day of 7th grade or risk exclusion from school. Schedule your child’s physical exam with your physician or the school based health center today!
Here is a link to the form: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/SDE/School-Nursing/Forms/HAR3.pdf
Here is the link to register at the School Based Health Center: https://www.familycenters.org/school-based
Valentine’s Day Carnation Sales
Students can pre-order your friends, family or staff members a flower to celebrate Valentine's Day! You can purchase flowers for 1 each and write a card. They will be delivered on Valentine’s Day. Orders end Friday, 2/9. Bring cash to the main office or students can purchase from PTO volunteers at lunch waves. Parents can send a flower to your child. Bring cash to the main office or Venmo @RippowamPTO and fill out this Google form.
PTO Penny War Fundraiser for the month of January!
Proceeds from our penny wars fundraiser will go to support grade level field trips. Pennies are “positive” points and the team with the most positive points will be rewarded.
Each penny counts as one positive point for YOUR team
Each silver coin counts as negative points for OTHER teams
Put your pennies in your team jar and silver coins or bills in other team jars
Best,
Kristina Colmenares
Principal, Rippowam Middle School
If you didn’t see the Superintendent’s weekly message, please click HERE.
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