4/5/2025

Dear Rippowam families,

Spring is officially here, bringing longer days, warmer weather, and a renewed sense of energy in our school community. As we head into the week before spring break, I encourage everyone to take a moment to check out our events calendar. Once we return, the pace picks up quickly with activities, performances, and key milestones as we gear up for the end of the school year. There’s so much to look forward to, and we want everyone to stay informed and involved.

Our silent auction ends TONIGHT at 8:30…so make sure you register and place your bids!  There are so many items both in school and in our Stamford community to choose from.  Our goal is $3000 to support end of year trips.  As you probably know, the rising cost of transportation and other items makes fundraising all the more important.  If you don’t want to bid, there is also an option to make a donation. 

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead and a restful, safe break!   I will send another communication on the 19th before we return to school

Rippowam Events Calendar (each tab in a month, click on the tabs at the bottom to view upcoming months)

Rippowam Silent Auction ENDS TODAY @ 8:30pm
CLICK HERE to see a sneak peak of the items you can bid on.  All money raised benefits end of year trips and events.  

Boys/Girls Volleyball Game Schedule

Budget Board Meeting
The FY26 budget process continues next week with the Joint Board of Finance/Board of Representatives Public Budget Hearing on Tuesday, April 8 at 7 pm via Zoom (Webinar ID: 863 3787 2097).  This is the public’s opportunity to share their comments about the City of Stamford budget with the City Boards. To sign up to speak or submit comments to be read at the meeting, email tdonoghue@stamfordct.gov or  bdreps@stamfordct.gov or call 203-977-4024. You must sign up to speak by 12 pm on Tuesday, April 8. The budget hearing will be presented with simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation.

Spring Break is Monday, April 14th - Friday, April 18th
Schools will be closed and we are back in session on Monday, April 21st.

Rippowam 8th Grade Ceremony Information:
8th grade moving up ceremony is Friday, June 13th at 9am.  Each student receives 2 tickets.  We will have a waitlist for additional guests who are present and will be seated if there are additional seats available.  We have a large graduating class and limited space in the auditorium.  We are also planning on live-streaming the ceremony as well. 

Pick up for confiscated devices is from 7-3 in the main office
If your child’s device is confiscated, please pick it up during the hours of 7-3.  We lock the phones after dismissal and office or administrative staff may not be available to retrieve them from the safe.  Please come during school hours of 7-3 or speak directly to an administrator.

Best,

Kristina Colmenares
Principal, Rippowam Middle School

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