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Hi Rippowam families,
It was a busy week at Rippowam! We had lots of events including the Westhill coaches and students visiting 8th graders who will be Vikings, a presentation by the National Alliance for Mental Illness called "Ending the Silence" to grade levels about the importance of raising awareness about mental health issues and a Unified Sports cornhole tournament. A huge thanks to Ms. Guidotti who leads our Unified Sports team and all of the student and staff participants. See pictures of the presentation and tournament below:
Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR for all upcoming school events and trips. There are a lot coming up! The current tab is May. To see June, make sure to click the tab at the bottom left of the screen.
May 22nd is a half day for students
Students are dismissed at 11:45am. Teachers have professional development in the afternoon
Upcoming End of year trips:
8th grade Holiday Hill trip - June 6th
6th grade Italian Center trip - June 6th
7th grade Rye Playland trip - June 7th
8th grade dance - June 7th from 6-8pm
8th grade picnic - June 11th
i-Ready testing next week
This is the last of our testing. We will run a testing schedule on Monday so all students can take their end of year i-Ready assessment in ELA. They will take their math assessment on Thursday. We use this data to make curricular and instructional recommendations for next year, so please talk with your child about the importance of taking this test seriously with your child. See some key points below:
Make sure your child comes with a charged chromebook and their
Each student will be assigned a testing room with one of their team teachers
On testing days, students will report to their testing room at 7:30 after announcements. Please be on time.
Any electronic device (cell phone, smart watch, etc) must be turned off and placed in their book bags that will be left along the front wall of the classroom. Students cannot have access to these devices during testing.
During the testing period, students will have school-issued headphones and have about 90 minutes each session.
If students finish testing, they can read a book or rest - they cannot be on their laptop or talk while other students are testing.
Field Trip Expectations:
Field trips are an extension of classroom learning into the greater world; therefore, exemplary behavior is expected. At the discretion of the administration, students who have exhibited problematic behavior may be excluded from attending field trips. Reasons for exclusion may include, but are not limited to: suspensions, poor academic standing in any subject, and poor attendance. Those students who are in jeopardy of not attending field trips will be advised of their status in hopes that their behavior/academic standing will improve. Students who are excluded from the privilege of taking field trips will be notified in advance as will their parent(s)/guardian(s). Children who are not eligible for trips are expected to be at school for academic curricular programs.
8th Grade Information:
8th grade moving up ceremony is Friday, June 14th 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.
School Safety Information
If you have been to the school recently, you might have noticed the new security desk by the front entrance (by High Ridge). Installation is complete and one of our security team members will be there during the day. All visitors, please come through the front entrance only. You will sign in at the security desk.
Best,
Kristina Colmenares
Principal, Rippowam Middle School
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