3-4-2023

Dear Rippowam families,

I have some news to share - I was officially appointed as Rippowam’s principal at the board meeting this past Tuesday.  After a few weeks of interviewing, I am beyond honored to be named the permanent principal moving forward.  I appreciate all the support, trust and patience you have shown me these past few months.  I love working here with you and your children.  I am so excited to be part of Rippowam’s continued growth and success.

Rippowam Celebrates Read Across America Day

Thanks to a generous donation of books from the Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF) and Reading is Fundamental (RIF), Rippowam students will have access to engaging, relevant young adult books.  Student council members volunteered to read to Apples pre-K students to celebrate this event and some even dressed for the occasion!  It was a great day to promote literacy and the love of books.

Intramural Volleyball Tryouts for boys on Monday 3/6

Boys volleyball team tryouts were delayed until this coming Monday because of the snow day.

Integrated Math Information

It was announced last week that Stamford Public Schools is adopting Integrated Mathematics to teach the material currently presented in Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2. This change will take place over a three-year period, with Integrated Math 1 replacing Algebra 1 during the 2023-24 school year. Click here to read more. 

Spring Fling Dance and Friday Night Glow Skate is March 10th:

Our Spring Fling dance is Friday, March 10th from 6 - 8 pm, admission is $5 and due by Wednesday, March 8th.   Bring extra money for snacks and food. Please return your permission slip AND $5 to the grade level team leaders.  Friday Night Skate is directly after the dance and costs $15 in cash at Twin Rinks.

Parent Teacher Conferences

Please mark your calendars for our upcoming Parent Teacher Conferences on March 22, 23, and 24.  We will run our conferences similar to our process in the fall.  More details will come in next week’s communication.

Attendance Calls Home for Absences

Beginning Monday, March 6, if your child is absent from school, you will get a robocall notifying you of the absence.  All SPS communications from the district and buildings are driven by the contact information that is listed within PowerSchool.  Please be sure that the emails and phone numbers listed for your child are up-to-date.  If you have questions or need assistance with your Parent Portal account, please contact your school.

Monday, March 13th the Rippowam schedule rotates for a final time

On Monday, March 13th, the schedule will rotate a final time.  See below (the green band) for the final iteration:

Covid Positive Cases for the week ending 3/3/2023:0

We will continue to report confirmed positive cases for our school community on a weekly basis.  Our school nurse has free Covid tests available for students.

Best,

Kristina Colmenares

If you didn’t see the Superintendent’s weekly message, please click HERE.