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Dear Rippowam families,
We’ve just wrapped up our second week of school, and it’s been wonderful to see students settling into routines, learning transitions, and diving into their classroom curriculum. The year is off to a strong start, and we are excited to watch each student grow and succeed as the months unfold.
If you haven’t already, please check out our Rippowam Student/Family Handbook for key information about the school.
Open School Night is Tuesday, September 16th from 5:30-7:30
More details about timing and schedule to follow. We will have our first PTO meeting before the Open School Night. We will also have Rippowam Spirit Wear on sale. We hope to see you there!
Technology Reminder - Please make sure the required forms are filled out - Responsible Use Agreement and SPS Technology Device Agreement Forms
When you log into the Parent Portal you will find a navigation menu on the left side of the screen. Within this menu is a link to Forms. All forms included in the section must be filled out and submitted for your child to receive a Chromebook. If you need help, contact our Parent Facilitator - Claudia Vettorazzi - at 203-977-4229/ cvettorazzi@stamfordct.gov.
Students had a lesson on responsible technology use in HEART class and will then take a brief assessment to demonstrate understanding. Once they have a passing assessment and the two forms below signed by parents/guardians on the Parent Portal, they will receive their school-issued Chromebook.
Please read HERE for Rippowam’s Chromebook Policy
Schedule changes and requests:
Your child may experience schedule changes in the next couple of weeks if we learn they need a certain intervention or support class in their program. Students will have the opportunity to request exploratory (specials) class changes using this form in HEART this week. We ask that parents sign this form as well. This form is a request and not a guarantee. Placement in the requested class depends on seat and schedule availability. We cannot change core academic classes, intervention classes or teams. If you have a question about your child’s intervention classes like Reading or Math Lab, please reach out to their counselor:
Ms. Shelley (Red, Yellow, Blue Teams)
Mr. Roberto (Orange, Aqua, Purple Teams)
2026-27 Magnet School Lottery Opens September 15
The 2026-27 Magnet School Lottery Application opens on Monday, September 15. We’ve streamlined the process this year so the application deadlines, lottery drawing dates, and acceptance deadlines are the same for all seven magnet schools. Click here for complete details.
High School Information for 8th grade families
Do you have an 8th grade student with an interest in agriculture? The Stamford Regional Agriscience Program is recruiting for the 2026-2027 school year! Watch our Recruitment Video, follow @StamfordFFA on Instagram, attend our Plant Sales for a Tour, and apply before January 1st to be considered in our first round of applications. We're growing places, are you?
Health Requirements
Students must be up-to-date on physicals and immunizations to attend school. Contact Nurse Edyta Zalewska at 203-977-4338 or ezalewska@stamfordct.gov with questions.
Important links and/or documents:
We look forward to a wonderful year ahead!
Best,
Kristina Colmenares
Principal, Rippowam Middle School
If you didn’t see the Superintendent’s weekly message, please click HERE.
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