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The Weekly ublication of Raymond Park Intermediate Academy
8575 East Raymond Street, Indianapolis, IN 46239 317.532.8965 www.rpia.warren.k12.in.us
Raymond Park Intermediate Academy exists to ensure the intellectual and emotional growth of every
student while promoting effective citizenship. The Puma Community recognizes that each student
can and must succeed in an environment enriched with support, encouragement, and accountability.
WHERE SUCCESS IS
DEFINED BY OURINDOMITABLE WILL
February 28, 2014 | Volume 4 | Issue 25
CHAMPIONS to theCIVILITY ORDER RESPECT EXCELLENCE
Travis Koomler Principal
Stephen Gainey Dean of Students
Linda Willen School Counselor
1.317.532.8965
Mary Crabtree Principal’s Secretary
Mary Ann DePrez Registrar
Dear RPIA Families,
All students brought their Acuity A-C growth reports home today, along with their 3rd
quarter progress report. Report cards will be sent home on March 21st. I ask that
you take some time to look this information over and to celebrate your child’sachievements and growth. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to
child’s teacher.
Please continue to make every effort in making sure your child is present at school.
When your child has to be absent, please reach out to the teacher for their make-up
work. Due to the number of snow days, the state has adjusted the ISTEP window to
provide additional instructional days.
Please put these important dates on your calendar:
ISTEP Applied Skills: March 17 – 21
ISTEP Multiple Choice: April 28 – May 9
RPIA Family Math Night will take place on March 13th beginning at 5:30 p.m.Families will have an opportunity to participate in a number of engaging lessons
and to also experiment with Lego’s. Additional information will be sent home with
your child in the next few days.
Speaking of Math Night, I hope you had a chance to attend the Math Bowl
competition that took place on Thursday. The entire Field House was filled, with
standing room only! Congratulations to our students and coaches for finishing 1st
overall!
As always, I appreciate your support. – Mr. Koomler
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Grade 5 Weekly Attendance
97.4%
Grade 6 Weekly Attendance
96.1%Grade 5
Year to Date Attendance
96.4%
Grade 6 Year to Date Attendance
96.3%
2013 – 2014 Attendance Goal
98%
2013 – 2014 Student Enrollment
6122013 – 2014 PTSA Membership
425
School Grade
FOLLOW US
Our
Students
Demonstrate
P A W S
Practice Respect
Accept Responsibility
Work Together
Safety First
Congrats to the RPIA Math Bowl Team for their
finish in the Warren Township Math
Bowl Tournament. Way to go Pumas! We arevery proud of you. Thank you to Mrs. Pendowski
and Mr. Salyers for coaching our students!
Mark your calendars for the 9th Annual Warren Wellness
Extravaganza. Warren Township is proud to partner with
Community Health Network to bring you this exciting event scheduledfor April 21, 6:00-8:00pm at the Warren Central Field House.During our two-hour event, families will be exposed to many
different physical activities, sample healthy snacks, receiveinformation about summer sports camps, and much more. Again this
year Community Health Network will hold a health fair in conjunctionwith our event. You will be able to get information from over 15
different booths representing the services available to familiesthrough the Community Health Network. In addition, health screenings
will be offered to adults. There is something for everyone!
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CALENDAR Tuesday – March 4
Puma Camp • Choir Practice
Thursday – March 6Puma Camp • Choir Practice
Friday – March 7Last Day for Yearbook Orders
Monday – March 10PTSA Meeting – 6:30pm
Wednesday – March 12Spring Picture Day
Thursday – March 13Family Math Night – 6:00pm
Friday – March 21Last Day Before Intersession
Thursday – May 29 MAKE - UP DAY
Friday – May 30 MAKE - UP DAY
Monday – June 2 MAKE - UP DAY
Tuesday – June 3 MAKE - UP DAY
The countdown is on for ISTEP and we continue to talk with your students about
ORDER. Over the next week, Mr. Koomler and I will be visiting the classrooms to
do a “test talk.” This is an opportunity for us to talk with your students about theimportance of doing their best, as well as giving them some tips on how ORDER
plays a part in test taking. Thanks for your support in preparing our students for
ISTEP.
I have been spending a large amount of time talking with students about
appropriate and inappropriate comments that we are hearing due to Facebook,
texting, and other social media. Parents, you have heard it before and you will
hear it again … what your students are putting on social media is a reflection of
what they are seeing/doing at home. If you haven’t looked at their social media
pages or texts lately, you might want to take a look. Make sure that you log in to
their account. I recently had a student tell me that they told their mother that
they had deleted the account. It simply was not true. We aren’t trying to play the“gotcha game,” but rather we are concerned about Cyber Safety . If you are using
social media appropriately, so will they. Thanks for your support in protecting our
children.
The social health presentations were made this week to our 5th
and 6th
graders.
Hopefully, you are able to have some healthy discussions about these
presentations with your students. If you need additional resources or have
questions or comments, please feel free to give me a call.
Have a great weekend. Linda Willen, Counselor
6th Grade PUMAS and families, we have an EXCELLENT opportunity tohear the middle school band, choir, and orchestra perform in their springconcert. This is a terrific opportunity for our 6th graders to seewhat options they will have for next year. All 7th grade students will betaking either a full year of band, choir, orchestra or a semester each oftechnology and industrial technical education. If you are thinking aboutyour child being in orchestra, choir, or band next year, this would be a greatchance to get a taste of what this is all about. I encourage you to attendthis event as you think about class choices next year. The great news also
is that money, or lack of money, should not keep you or your student frombeing involved in any of these classes. Our teachers love to work with ourstudents and with you. Studies have indicated that students who areinvolved in MUSIC classes are typically more successful students in middleschool and high school. Music classes have tremendous benefits. I hopeyou will take advantage of this great opportunity.
RPMS Choir Concert • March 10 • 7pm RP Fieldhouse RPMS Orchestra Concert • March 11 • 6:30pm RP Fieldhouse
RPMS Band Concert • March 11 • 7:30pm RP Fieldhouse
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is a collaborative series of
workshops with Warren families
and staff in grades Kindergarten
through 6th grade. Each PAC
session offers dinner at no charge
and activities for students during
the presentation. The purpose of
these workshops is to share
information on topics such as
report cards, homework tips,
school safety, student behavior,
and the special needs of kids. Each
year, parents will be surveyed for
possible presentation topics. It is
our goal through the PAC
Workshops that parents make
connections with not only the
school, but also other parents.
• 6:00pm • Students whose parents attend
may participate in dinner and
activities, supervised by members
of the WC Student Council.
Engaged in Learning • Dressed for Success ACCEPTABLE SHIRTS & TOPS
Long or Short Sleeves That Cover Shoulders at All Times and Midriff when
Standing and Sitting
Solids, Stripes, & Plaids
Collar or Turtle Neck Modest Neckline: No More than 2 Buttons Undone
Male Shirts Tucked Into Pants
Female Shirts Designed to be Un-tucked May Not Hang Below the Inseam
Sweaters & Sweatshirts w/ Collared Shirt
RPIA Spirit Wear
NON-ACCEPTABLE SHIRTS & TOPS
Sleeveless, Tank Tops, and Tops that Expose Front or Back
Patterns, Pictures, or Other Designs
Collarless: Unless RPIA Spirit Wear
More than Two Buttons Undone
Hooded Sweatshirts or Sweaters
Shirts Worn at Less Than Full Length or Tied/Bound
Logos Larger than 2X2 Inches on Shirt
Shirttails Not Tucked Into Pants
ACCEPTABLE PANTS, SKIRTS, DRESSES & BOTTOMS
Pants, Shorts, or Capris, Worn at Standard Length and Beltline Worn at
Waistline
Skirts or Dresses and Shorts No Shorter than 2 Inches Above the Knee
Pants: Cotton, Corduroy, Plaid, and Colored Jeans
Pants Must Be Correct Size, Fit and Same Color-Matched Stitching
Belts are Preferred
NON-ACCEPTABLE PANTS, SKIRTS, DRESSES & BOTTOMS
Shorts, Skirts, and Dresses w/ Slits or Length Less Than 2 Inches Above the Knee
Blue Denim Jeans (Except on Designated Days)
Sweatpants, Sweat Suits, Tights, Jeggings, Form Fitting Pants or Have Appearance
of Blue Denim, Tights or Jeggings
Excessively Baggy, Long, or Sagging
Pants, Capris, & Shorts Worn Other than Designed
ACCEPTABLE FOOTWEAR
Tennis Shoes, Dress Shoes, BootsFastened Sandals in Front & Back
Shoes that are Laced, Strapped, or Fastened as Designed
Heels Less than 2 Inches in Length
NON-ACCEPTABLE FOOTWEAR
Flip-Flops, House Slippers, Unfastened & Unsecured Shoes
Shoes Other than Tennis Shoes for Physical Education
Socks Tucked Into Pants
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The 2014 Baseball & Softball
season is right around the corner!Come join one of Central Indiana’slargest youth baseball & softballfacilities here on the Eastside.
Warren Little League offers a safe
and positive environment for girls& boys ages 3 through 18 to learnteamwork, discipline, and the basic
sports skills. Visitwww.warrenlittleleague.net to
register online 24/7 and for furtherdetails.
The Warrior Girls’ Softball Programwill be presenting an instructionalhitting and defensive skills camp
for all Warren Township girlscurrently in 3rd-8th grade. Players
will learn and practice thefundamental skills of hitting,
throwing, fielding, and more as
directed by Warren Central HighSchool players and coaches.
All players must be pre-registered
at the Warren Central AthleticOffice in order to participate. Cost
is $25.00. Questions? Pleasecontact [email protected].
WRESTLING
Gr K – 8 Practices
Tuesday & Thursday
6:00 – 7:30 • WCHS
2nd
Floor • Door # 14
REGISTER @ www.warrenwrestlingacademy.com
EMAIL @[email protected]
Engaged in Learning • Dressed for Success ACCEPTABLE ACCESSORIES
Small Purses are to be Left In Locker: Not Classroom
Simple Barrettes, Ponytail or Braid Restraints
Earrings No Larger than a Quarter
Bookbags; Must be Kept in Locker
NON-ACCEPTABLE ACCESSORIES
Oversized Purses, Jewelry, & Medallions
Body Piercing (Except Earrings)
Hair Colors that are Outside the Norm; No Hair Dyes
Accessory or Grooming that May Denote Gang Membership, Advocate Drug
Use, Violence or Disrupt Behavior
Non-Prescription Eyeglasses
The following items are encouraged to be worn to and from
Raymond Park Intermediate Academy, but not in the classroom:
Coats, Jackets, Hooded Sweatshirts/Sweaters, Gloves, & Hats
Shorts & Capris are only allowed before Fall Intersession and after SpringIntersession.
Cologne / Perfume is not to be brought, kept or sprayed; asthmatic reactions
occur when sprayed.
If there is a question as to whether or not the apparel or appearance of a Raymond Park Intermediate
Academy Student is appropriate for school, administration will make the final determination.
On Wednesday, February 19, 2014, the Warren Board of Educationhas approved Tuesday, June 3, 2014 as Make-Up Day #5. The lastday of school for all Warren Township Students will be an earlyrelease day. Grades 5-12 will dismiss at 1:30pm and Grades K-4will dismiss at 2:30pm.
Car Riders • All Car Riders report to Door 2 after school. This is the same location
for morning drop off.
After School Buses
• All after school activities are dismissed at 4:15pm. Buses depart RP at
4:30pm from Door 24.