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The future begins here for life-long learning in our diverse community: integrity, achievement, success.
METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WARREN TOWNSHIP
July 15, 2015
Dear Parents and Guardians of Raymond Park Middle School:
Please let this letter serve as your official welcome to the 2015-2016 school year at Raymond
Park Middle School. As the proud principal of the building, I speak for the committed staff of
RPMS in saying that we are excited for the opportunity to provide our students with the best in
educational opportunities during the school year.
Speaking directly to the student perspective, the return to the routines and structure of middle
school from a summer of relaxation and fun can be a difficult transition for adolescents to make. I
encourage you to take the time to talk with your student about how that transition will serve to
facilitate your student’s successful return to the learning environment. I also encourage you to
change your routines at home to include an earlier bedtime, a nutritious breakfast, and a designated
place and time for study following the school day.
A copy of the 2015-2016 Standardized Wear Policy has been posted on the website for your
review. I ask that you reinforce with your student that dress code compliance is expected on the
first day of school.
Please make note of the following information and important dates as the school year
approaches:
The middle school is comprised of students in grades 7 and 8 and is located on the bottom level
of the building. The intermediate academy is comprised of students in grades 5 and 6 and is
located predominantly on the upper level of the building. To avoid the potential confusion of
having RPMS and RPIA located in the same building, parents must be discriminate in
reviewing information connected to Raymond Park and mindful that the two schools have
separate offices. The RPMS office is located inside Entrance 1 and the school phone number
is 532-8900.
Monday, July 27, is the first day of school. RPMS wants parents to get involved, but parents
are asked to allow the student to begin the middle school journey on his/her own.
During the first week of school, your student will receive a lot of information. Please review
the information with your student to insure their understanding of the requirements of success at
RPMS.
Missing, skipping, or coming to school late is serious business. A good night’s sleep, healthy
nutrition, and limited TV and video games during the school week will all help your child be in
school.
Please join the PTSA (Parent, Teacher, Student Association) of RPMS. Parent participation
in his/her child’s school has a direct correlation to the child’s school success.
I look forward to serving you and your student for the upcoming school year. I also look
forward to greeting you at Back-to-School Night scheduled to occur at 6:00 PM on Wednesday,
August 5. Please contact me with any questions or concerns at 532-8904.
Sincerely,
John Kleine
Principal of RPMS
RAYMOND PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
8575 East Raymond Street Indianapolis, IN 46239-9426 (317) 532-8900 Fax: (317) 532-8999
Raymond Park Middle School
First Day of School, 2015
Transportation mailed a card to the home to designate pick-up and drop-off times
as well as the bus number that your child will ride. Warren Township Transportation
Department’s telephone number: 532-2820
When students arrive at school on Monday July 27 , at approximately 7:20 a.m.
Seventh grade students will report to the auxiliary gym, and
Eighth grade students will report to the fieldhouse.
Teachers will be in the halls to help direct students. After all students have been seated in
the designated area, teachers will read the names of students in their academic success class
and then escort the students to the classroom. Class schedules will be distributed and
students will follow their schedules through the school day.
Students do not need to bring any materials, supplies, backpacks, etc. to
school the first day July 27, 2015. Each student will receive a folder and
pencil. Teachers will cover school and classroom procedures. Related
materials will be put in the child’s folder. This folder will be brought home to
the parents. This will give parents a profile of the child’s teachers and classes.
It is important that students receive consistent messages. Procedures are important for a
safe and orderly learning environment. During the first day of school, students will
carefully cover the following topics:
CR-PBIS
Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook
Increasing Positive Interactions, School-wide Discipline Plan
Citizenship Grades
Lockers
Technology Use Policy, Telephones/Cellular Phones
After-School Procedures, Lunch, Hallway, Bus Procedures
Health Services Procedures
Attendance, Tardiness
Mediaplex
Emergency Drills
Healthy Eating at RPMS
The breakfast and lunch prices are as follows: Breakfast—$1.45, Reduced .30¢ Lunch—$2.10, $2.65, $2.90, and $3.35, Reduced .40¢
Please visit our web-site for the menu; http://raymondpark.warren.k12.in.us/lunch-menu
First Class Learning Environment
Students must follow directives given by RPMS staff
members.
Students must be respectful to adults and peers.
Aggressive behavior and horseplay will not be
tolerated.
The dress code is in effect beginning with the first day
of school.
The use of personal electronic devices is not allowed in
the learning environment.
All MSD of Warren Township schools will continue the implementation of Culturally Responsive Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (CR-PBIS). CR-PBIS is a research-based framework of proactive management of behavioral concerns that is grounded in a profound emphasis on what we want students “to do”. This model is used district wide to provide a consistent, positive approach to discipline that includes explicit teaching and acknowledgement of behavior expectations, cultural responsive-ness, and problem solving to meet individual student needs.
Each school has a CR-PBIS team. These teams have received extensive training on the components of CR-PBIS and have developed a comprehensive plan for implementation at the building level aligned to MSD of Warren Township’s district goals of C.O.R.E. (Civility, Order, Respect, and Excellence). Each building team uses data to help determine areas of strength and additional supports needed, which aids faculty members in improving academic and behavioral outcomes for all students.
All schools have outlined the specific behaviors that are expected in the school environment. These expectations translate into observable and measurable behaviors that are explicitly taught and acknowledged when students demonstrate them in specific settings throughout the school. This promotes an atmosphere of C.O.R.E. and shifts the focus from our reactions to misbehavior to strategies that we can implement to reduce the incidence of behavioral errors.
The Ranger Report Raymond Park Middle School
8575 E. Raymond Street
Indianapolis, IN 46239
Phone – (317) 532-8900 fax – 532-8999
Principal – John Kleine July/August 2015
Vol. 21 Issue 1
The Future Starts Here
Important Dates to Remember: July 27: First Day of School – 7:30 — 2:50 -
Full Day – Lunch served
Aug 5: PTSA Meeting—5:00 PM
Aug 5: 7th & 8th Grade Back to School Night – 6:00—7:00 PM
Aug 7: Fall Picture Day (order forms will be sent home)
Aug 12: Late Start— 8:30 AM - Breakfast will not be served for MS students
Aug 15: Warren Middle School Football
Jamboree at Warren Central HS (all 3 middle
schools will participate)– 8:00 AM
Sept 7: Labor Day – No School
Morning Supervision Schedule The beginning of each school day is a very hectic time for everyone in the school, but it is especially busy for the administrators. They are busy with bus duties, hall duties, breakfast duties, etc. Therefore, RPMS has extended the policy to say that the administrators will be unavailable everyday between the time of 7:15 and 8:00 a.m. We want to emphasize that it is still best to call and make an appointment with administration. Respecting your time, a call ahead is a must when
wanting to meet with any of our administrators.
Academically Directed,
Community Connected
The Warren Township Foodservice Department - Parent
Portal access. This website will offer parents online access of their child’s food service account from any computer with internet capabilities. IT will allow parents to view their child’s current balance, meal history as well as place payment onto the students account. The parent portal access address is:https://foodservice.warren.k12.in.us. This website is designated only to the foodservice department and will not allow you to view any other information, such as grades, attendance or outstanding textbook charges. If you have any questions or would like to retrieve your user ID and password, please call Barb Smith at 869-4381 or Mason Gallmeyer at 869-4389.
2015/2016 Free and Reduced Meal and
Textbook Assistance Information:
If your household was approved for free or reduced meal
and textbook assistance in the 2014/2015 school year and
you do not reapply your student will return to full pay
status effective September 8th , 2015. The roll over deadline
is now September 8th. You may pick up or request the new
application in the main RPMS office. For any questions,
please call 869-4381 or 869-4389.
TEXTBOOK RENTAL FEES FOR
THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
Grade Seven – $119.00
Grade Eight – $132.00
Physical Education *
Uniforms - $15.00
* Purchase a swimsuit while stores still have them available,
swimming is a part of the P.E. curriculum.
Important numbers for raymond park m.s.
Please note that administrators are unavailable from 7:15-8:00 a.m. They have supervisory duties during that hour every day.
Administrators
John Kleine Principal 532-8904 Jon Amones Asst. Principal 532-8983
Guidance Counselor
Tina Hankley 7th & 8th Grade Counselor 532-8900 ext. 8910
Professional Staff Krissy Carson Media Specialist 532-8900 ext. 8903 Bill Halpin Athletic Coordinator 532-6513
Support Staff
Main Office Kim Asbury Principal’s Secretary 532-8986 Aliesa Hopp Registrar and Attendance Secretary 532-8906 Treasurer Kim Meyer Bookstore/Textbook rental 532-8915
Media Center Sherry Dick Media Secretary 532-8900 ext. 8903 Nurse’s Office Lisa Stewart Nurse 532-8912 Beth Schuster Clinic Assistant 532-8912
IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM
OUR NURSE
If your student is in need of additional
immunizations please make an appointment with
your physician to take care of this very important
matter. Immunization requirements are available
from the nurse.
Important Information
The middle school day is from 7:30 a.m. until
2:50 p.m. To report a student absent please call
532-8900 (press 1 for attendance). Please report
absences and early releases by 8:00 a.m.
Rose-Hulman Institute
of Technology—
Homework Hotline
1-877-ASK-ROSE (275-7673)
http://www.askrose.org
The Rose-Hulman
Homework Hotline
is closed for the Summer Break.
It will resume operation on
August 9, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. EDT
Please Support PTSA The Parent, Teacher, Student Association is one of the most dynamic bridges between home and school. This association is vital to a healthy school community. You are encouraged to support RPMS by joining. The membership dues are $7.00 per person. All members will receive a Warren Township discount card. If you provide your email address. PTSA will subscribe you to their Sunday email newsletter. This will allow you to receive updates on what is happening at school, legislative alerts and other important information.
Shoes for Middle
Schoolers Project
MSDWT partners with Meijer’s to
provide shoes for select 7th and 8th
graders. Limited funds are available
for the purchase of shoes. While
everyone has a desire for new shoes
coming back to school, this
opportunity is available for persons
who are currently experiencing a
financial hardship. If you think that
your family might qualify for this
opportunity, please contact Tina
Hankley at 532-8900 ext. 8910 by
Friday, August 28th, 2015.
Release of Information
The occasion may arise when the school
district wants to recognize your child or
your child’s school. This might include
your child’s photo, your child’s name, or
your child’s work in district publications,
newsletters, on school district websites,
and in electronic/social media or in staff
training videos. We may also want to tell
the media (including newspapers, televi-
sion and radio) about your child’s achieve-
ments. We never knowingly release infor-
mation about a student to anyone who
wants to use it for commercial/political
purposes. However, we will honor your
request to not include your child in these
types of recognitions if you notify your
child’s school office in writing that you do
not want this type of information released.
Pesticide Regulations
The Indiana Pesticide Review Board has regulations that impact how school corporations may use pesticides on school grounds. MSD Warren Township follows these guidelines and we are inviting parents and guardians to join our Pesticide Notification Registry. By signing up for this registry, you will be notified at least 48 hours prior to a pesticide application at your child’s school, subject to certain exceptions. If you would like to participate, please complete the required information on a form available in the school office or at www.warren.k12.in.us. You will be invited to sign up for this notification EACH SCHOOL YEAR.
7th and 8th Grade Number Supply Description
many pencils
many black and/or blue pens (no gel pens)
many packages of loose-leaf , lined paper
3 spiral notebooks
2 three-ring binders
1 box of tissue
6 two-pocket folders
hand sanitizer (optional)
permanent black markers (optional)
Raymond Park Middle School
2015 - 2016 Supply List
Physical Education Supply Requirements
Dress for Activities
Tops:
a Raymond Park MS P.E. uniform with their name on it (available at the
RPMS bookstore), or; a non-fitted t-shirt in any pattern or color Any Warren Township spirit t-shirt may be used as part of a PE uniform. Small athletic logos are acceptable, tank tops are not acceptable.
Bottoms: sweatpants or gym/basketball shorts in any pattern or color
Shorts may be no more than 2 inches above knees.
Small athletic logos are acceptable.
Footwear: athletic sneakers/tennis shoes (that lace and securely tie, no slip-ons)
athletic socks (of any color)
Swimming: girls: a lined, one piece swimsuit or tankini – any color/pattern
boys: lined swim trunks – any color/pattern
2 towels (for swim days)
swim cap if necessary to protect hair (may be purchased at the RPMS
bookstore)
General:
a hygiene pack (deodorant/comb/brush/hair ties/bags for wet swim items)
Note: These are basic supplies needed. Individual teachers may
require additional supplies the first week of school.
Families can take advantage of the pay
on-line option website ten days prior to and
after the photo day. Forms will be sent
home the week of August 3rd. Order forms
must also be turned in when the student is
photographed.
A Word From Raymond Park’s Athletic Coordinator:
Please remember that all athletic physicals must be returned to me before you can try out for any athletic team. If you need a physical form, they are available in the Main Office or the Raymond Park Middle School web-site.
Students participating in extra-curricular activities that require travel in district-owned vehicles are required to pay
a $20.00 transportation fee. The fee is a requirement for each sport or activity and becomes non-refundable after
the first contest of the season. Follow RPMS Athletics on Twitter for updates, announcements, and athletic news.
In addition to my responsibilities as Athletic Coordinator, I oversee all issues regarding bus transportation to and from Raymond Park, and building facilities usage.
Sincerely,
Bill Halpin Athletic Coordinator Raymond Park Middle School Office: (317)532-6513 Fax: (317)532-8999 Twitter: @RPMS_Athletics
Sports News All practices start after school and end at 4:45 PM Parents are responsible to pick up students by 5:00 PM
Girls teams are to be picked up by Door 24 and Boys teams are to be picked up by Door 2
Monday July 27th 7th and 8th Grade Football begins.
Wednesday July 29th Boys and Girls Cross Country will have a callout meeting.
Thursday July 30th 7th and 8th Grade Cheerleading will have a callout meeting and
Boys and Girls Tennis begins.
Monday August 3rd
Boys and Girls Cross Country begins and Boys and Girls Golf will have a callout meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. at Morningstar.
Tuesday August 4th 7th and 8th Grade Volleyball will have a callout meeting and tryouts.
To Be Announced
7th and 8th Grade Boys and Girls Township Soccer tryouts (to be held at WCHS).
An Important Reminder….
Every student must have a current physical on file before they can try-out and/or participate in any sport. This is an IHSAA rule and there are no exceptions. If your student has not turned in a physical
dated April 1, 2015, or after, please plan to schedule an appointment today with your physician. Don't delay, these appointments tend to fill up fast!