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Dear Rippowam Families,
Happy Valentine’s Day and happy mid-winter long weekend! We hope you enjoy some well-deserved time together over the break.
At a recent meeting, the Board of Education voted to approve the school calendars for the next two years. Notably, beginning next year, the February break will expand to a full week. We wanted families to have this information now for future vacation planning and childcare considerations.
Due to staff absences on Thursday, we had to postpone our much-anticipated pie-in-the-face event. The winning Orange Team will have their opportunity next week, and the event will be livestreamed for the rest of the school to enjoy.
We look forward to welcoming students back after the long weekend and seeing parents for Parent/Teacher conferences.
Upcoming events:
FEB 13th - 16th - FEBRUARY BREAK
FEB 18th-20th - PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES (EARLY RELEASE DAYS FOR STUDENTS)
FEB 25th - EARLY RELEASE DAY
FEB 27th - SCHOOLWIDE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION
No school Friday, February 12th and Monday, February 16th
No school Friday, February 12th and Monday, February 16th
We have an extended weekend for mid-winter break. Students return to school on Tuesday, February 17th. Wednesday the 18th - Friday the 20th are early release days for students; they will be released at 11:45am.
We have an extended weekend for mid-winter break. Students return to school on Tuesday, February 17th. Wednesday the 18th - Friday the 20th are early release days for students; they will be released at 11:45am.
Parent/Teacher conferences are Wednesday, February 18th - Friday, February 20th
Parent/Teacher conferences are Wednesday, February 18th - Friday, February 20th
These are early release days for students. To make the most of conference time, we’ll be using a mixed format with options of both virtual & in person meetings:
Wednesday: Teams/Exploratory Teachers will schedule 20-minute conferences with families. If appointments aren’t filled, they will open to other families 48 hours in advance.
Thursday & Friday: Parents can sign up for individual 10-minute one-on-one conferences with their child’s teacher. Click on the link HERE and then click on the teacher/support staff name to schedule a conference. Please do not schedule a conference, if you have already been contacted about a team conference.
PTO Coin War Fundraiser has ended
Stay tuned for the winners to be announced this week as our wonderful PTO president Ms. Dinc counts coins and bills…it was a competitive last week!
School Climate Survey for Families Opens February 17
Get ready to share feedback about your child(ren)’s school(s) during the annual School Climate Survey. The family survey opens Tuesday, February 17. Information from the Climate Survey is used to make improvements in our schools. An email with links to the family survey will be sent on February 17. Please note, teachers, staff, and students will have the opportunity to take the School Climate Survey in March.
Social Emotional Learning Info Session is February 19
Social-emotional learning is the process through which individuals develop the skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set goals, show empathy, build healthy relationships, and make responsible decisions. Social-emotional learning competencies are crucial for success in school, at work, and in life.
Please join Coordinator of Access and Opportunity, Paola Ochoa, on Thursday, February 19 at 6:30 pm for a virtual SEL information session in collaboration with Urban Assembly. During this session, parents will learn more about SEL and how it contributes to student success. Don't miss this opportunity! Click here to register.
Best,
Kristina Colmenares
Principal, Rippowam Middle School
If you didn’t see the Superintendent’s weekly message, please click HERE.
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