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Dear Rippowam families,
As we embark on the month of February, we are excited to commemorate Black History Month, a time to celebrate the rich heritage, contributions, and achievements of African Americans throughout history. We hear quotes and important contributions by black Americans in our daily morning announcements, have classroom projects dedicated to acknowledging and honoring the accomplishments of black individuals and are working to have a presentation by black sororities and fraternities for our students. By embracing and understanding our shared history, we contribute to creating a more inclusive and united future for our children.
2nd semester grades are visible to parents in PowerSchool
The next round of parent teacher conferences are in March. If you would like to meet with your child’s teachers before then, please reach out to their guidance counselor to schedule a team meeting.
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.
Meet our Mental Health and Student Support Team
Rippowam is hosting a family engagement opportunity during school hours on Friday, February 23rd from 7:30-9:30am to discuss the resources and support we have available for your child. Meet members of our team, resources available at the school AND meet community partners that can offer support for your family. Attendance letters will be provided for those who may need to miss work.
Movie Night on Friday, February 9th
Join the 8th grade team for Mean Girls on Friday, February 9th. Doors open at 5:00 pm. The cost is $5 in advance or $8 at the door, snacks and beverages will be sold. Students need signed permission slips and rides to and from the movie night - students cannot stay after school until the event.
February break is coming!
School will be closed Friday, February 16th through Tuesday, February 20th. Students return on Wednesday, February 21st.
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.
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 until Friday, February 9th!
We have raised more than $600 for grade level field trips! Pennies are “positive” points and the team with the most positive points will see staff get a pie in the face!
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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