Raymond Park
Ranger News, Week of March 2, 2020
From The Principal
Welcome to the month of March! There is plenty happening during the 15 school days of March that precede spring break. Our student anchors in the Ranger News studio do an excellent job of providing a weekly overview. The WRPIMS Ranger News broadcast for the week of March 2, 2020, is shared.
RPIMS 8th grade students have the opportunity to earn summer credit through enrollment in physical education courses. RP's summer school PE scheduling day is Wednesday, March 18. Registration information will be provided to 8th grade students this week. In the meantime, Warren Central High School Summer School Guidelines are provided for reference.
5th, 6th, and 7th grade class trips will be taken in May. The deadline for reserving space for these trips is approaching. Reservations made after March 19 will be subject to an additional late fee through Appian Tours. Specific information about trips may be found later in this newsletter.
Congratulations to the RPIMS Science Olympiad Team for winning the regional round of the state competition this past Saturday at Butler University! On to state competition...
John Kleine
Principal
Community Engagement Network Community Listening Session
MSD of Warren Township is excited to be the host of the first Community Engagement Network Community Listening Session on Monday, March 2nd from 6-8 PM at the Warren Education and Community Center located at 975 North Post Road. This is an opportunity to bring the Far Eastside community together to engage with one another, connect resources, and speak about issues of concern amongst a diverse group of community members.
Community leaders, City Councillor Michael-Paul Hart, Superintendent of MSD Warren Township, Dr. Tim Hanson, Founder of the Ross Foundation, Dee Ross, IMPD Community Liaison, Gregory Merriweather, and community member Whitney Yates will provide some information about their community involvement. The remainder of the evening will be allocated for members of the community to share information, ask questions, and engage in community discussion. All are invited to attend. We look forward to this opportunity to engage with our community to build our community!
Raymond Park Athletics
Boys Golf Callout Meeting: Tuesday, March 3rd at 6 pm at Morningstar Golf Course.
Boys and girls track and field practice will start on Monday, March 9th. Practice will be after school until 5:45 pm. Reminder that track is open to all students in 5th through 8th grade.
Girls tennis tryouts will begin on Tuesday, March 10th. Tryouts will be after school until 5:30 pm. Reminder that tennis is open to all students in 5th through 8th grade.
7th and 8th grade baseball and softball tryouts will begin on March 10th, 11th, and 12th at Raymond Park Middle School. Tryouts will be after school until 6:30 pm.
All athletes will need a ride home. Girls are picked up at door 24 and boys are picked up at door 2. Reminder that if you are going to participate in any of these spring sports, you must have a physical on file with Mr. Grayson. Do not wait until the last minute to get a physical. Be sure to get that taken care of before the week of March 9th.
All For Books -5th & 6th grade competition
Spring Scholastic Book Fair
Dates: March 2-12
Time: 9:30-4:00
Place: RPI&MS Media Plex
Details: Each student that purchases a book will receive 2 C. O.R.E. dollars!
Check out this interactive book fair flyer:
http://bookfairsfiles.scholastic.com/flippingbooks/S20-MS-booklist/S20-MS-bookl
Give your student a secure, cash-free way to shop the fair. Simply create a free account, preauthorize a spending limit, and have funds immediately available.
eWallet English:
https://players.brightcove.net/1543299976/Eyj59PHsg_default/index.html?videoId=5831064261001
eWallet Spanish:
https://players.brightcove.net/1543299976/Eyj59PHsg_default/index.html?videoId=5831064261001
New and Improved Scholastic Book Fair App:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/articles/app.html
MAGIC MIKE'S MAGIC SHOW
WHEN:
Friday, March 6th, 6pm
Warren Performing Arts Center
9500 East 16th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46229
Little Known Black History Fact:
He swallowed swords and molten lead. He danced on eggs without cracking their shells. He threw knives; he threw his voice. He was Richard Potter, the first African American born stage magician, and ventriloquist. Come see the modern-day Richard Potter, Magic Mike at the Warren Performing Arts Center. "Magic with a Message" - Michael Ray
Class Trip Information
5th Grade - Louisville (Friday, May 8th)
6th Grade - Cincinnati (Friday, May 15th)
7th Grade - Chicago (Tuesday, May 26)
RPIMS Class Trip Behavior Contract
RPI&MS 5th -8th grade 19-20 Yearbooks on sale now!
Order your 5th -8th grade combined RPI&MS yearbook today!!!
You can order online at ybpay.lifetouch.com - yearbook ID code is 10818420
You can also order by sending in a check made payable to Lifetouch.
A basic paperback yearbook costs $20 and is only a $5 charge to add a hardcover!
Please see Mrs. Simala or Mr. Brooks with your yearbook questions.
Morning Student Arrival Information
As the weather becomes increasingly colder, it is important to review our morning drop-off procedures. Recently, we have had a large number of students on campus prior to 8:30 a.m. This presents a safety concern as those students are standing outside in frigid temperatures and are left unsupervised.
- Students are not able to enter the building until 8:30 a.m. This is the earliest we can guarantee appropriate adult supervision.
- Students should NOT be dropped off prior to 8:30 a.m. each day; if they are, they will be standing in cold temperatures until staff supervision arrives and students are let in to the cafeteria.
- Given that school begins at 8:55 a.m. for 5th and 6th grade students and 9:02 a.m. for 7th and 8th grade students, the school is allowing families an additional 25-30 minutes of time for their student to be supervised by inviting students in the building at 8:30 a.m.
- Please use this information and follow the Car Line Procedures (below) to create the car-rider line safety for morning and afternoon travel.
- Please also follow the instructions of all staff members outdoors as they direct and supervise parking lot and drop-off line areas.
The safety and supervision of your student and our staff is always our top priority - we ask for you support in helping us with these efforts.
From the Office of Exceptional Learners:
Homework Help!
If your student needs Math or Science homework assistance, they can call AskRose. Please see information below:
Tutors are available by phone Sunday - Thursday, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (ET) at:
877-Ask-Rose (877-275-7673)
RPI&MS PTSA News
Don't forget to join our Parent Teacher Student Association and support all of the wonderful student activities and events throughout the school year! Your $7 membership earns you a weekly PTSA electronic newsletter and membership incentives. Our PTSA sponsors Back To School Night treats, Warren Homefest, the quarterly CORE Celebrations, teacher reimbursement for school supplies, open gym nights, family bingo night, field trip fundraisers, end of year celebration treat for all students, 8th grade celebration gift, and staff appreciation days. Our PTSA coordinates the school-PTSA joint fall fundraiser, grade level fundraisers, weekly slushy sales, RP-AMC monthly family movie events, Box Top collection contests, quarterly roller skating parties at the Roller Cave and Sonny Day Community Center volunteering nights. We have over 400 members this year! Join us!!
Congratulations to our 5th grade students and staff for winning our PTSA membership contest this year!
Please contact our PTSA for more information: rpims.ptsa@gmail.com
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Contact Us
Dr. John Kleine - Principal
Mrs. Jina Simmons - 5th Grade Level Administrator
Mr. Andrew McAulay - 5th Grade Counselor
Mrs. April Price - 6th Grade Level Administrator
Ms. Katie Piatt - 6th Grade Counselor
Mr. Bill Halpin - 7th Grade Level Administrator
Mrs. Iris Parrish -7th Grade Counselor
Dr. Leondra Radford - 8th Grade Level Administrator
Mrs. Adrienne Mathews - 8th Grade Counselor
Lisa Stewart - Nurse
Website: http://raymondpark.warren.k12.in.us
Location: 8575 East Raymond Street Indianapolis, INĀ 46239
Phone: 317-532-8900
Twitter: @RangerPrincipal