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Thank you to everyone that attended Homefest Friday night! We had a great turnout and hope to see everyone (and more) at next year’s Homefest. Thanks to our 2017-2018 Science Olympiad team for representing RPMS during the Homefest parade! September is our PTSA’s Membership Contest! Our goal is to exceed 1 50 members. This is also a grade level competition! The grade with the most members will receive FREE ICE CREAM from our PTSA. The race is close! The difference is only 2 members 7th grade you are in the lead! See pages 3-5 for membership contest details. This Week:
Monday, September 10th:
Box Top Collection Week! The top 7th and 8th grade students will receive a FREE movie ticket to one of our AMC movie events. See box top flyer on page 6.
Healthy Hero consent forms due back today to the Nurse for Vaccinations given at RP; consent forms are pages 8-11.
RPMS 7th and 8th grade girls volleyball matches are at home vs Creston. Matches start at 5:15 p.m.
RP boys tennis match is at home vs Fall Creek Valley MS. Match starts at 5:15 p.m.
Tuesday, September 11th:
RPMS boys and girls soccer team games are away at Pike MS. Game starts at 5:15 p.m.
The Warren Twsp. Golf team vs Southport Middle School at Southern Dunes. Matches start at 4:30 p.m.
RP boys and girls cross country team is competing in the Beech Grove Invitational. Starts at 5:15 p.m.
Wednesday, September 12th—Late Start Day for Students (One hour delay—8:30 a.m.)
Thursday, September 13th:
Health Hero Vaccinations at RP
RPMS boys and girls soccer team game is at home vs Lynhurst. Games start at 5:15 p.m.
RPMS 7th grade football game is away at New Augusta. Game starts at 5:30 p.m.
RPMS 8th grade football game is at home vs New Augusta. Game starts at 5:30 p.m.
RPMS 7th and 8th grade girls volleyball matches away at New Augusta. Matches start at 5:30 p.m.
RP boys and girls cross country meet is at CG MS North. Meet starts at 5:30 p.m.
Friday, September 14th:
Ella’s Frozen Yogurt for sale in cafeteria ($4) (10 a.m.—1:30 p.m.) during lunches.
The Warren Twp. Golf team vs Perry Meridian MS at Morningstar Golf Course. Matches start at 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 15th:
RPMS boys and girls soccer team will be competing in the Marion County Tourney at Guion Creek. The girls games will start at 12 p.m. The boys game will start at 1:30 p.m.
RP boys and girls cross country team will be competing in the MIC Meet at Raymond Park.
RP boys tennis team will be competing in the MIC Tournament at Center Grove HS. Next Week:
We will be selling our AMC movie tickets to watch “The House with the Clock in its Walls” all week during lunch hours! See movie flyer details on page 13.
Thursday, September 20th- Music Department Fall Fundraiser begins September 20th and ends October 1st. They will be selling delicious frozen pies of many kinds. All orders will be here before Thanksgiving!
Saturday, September 22 PTSA Movie at AMC on Saturday 2:30 p.m.—Movie is “The House with the Clock in the Walls”
While we love to celebrate, please remember there is a "no birthday treats" guideline. To access fun and helpful
resources for healthy celebration ideas, please visit: http://www.warren.k12.in.us/wellness #wellnesswarriors #WEaretheKey
RANGER NEWS Making A Difference Today For Generations To Come
Brought to you in partnership with RPMS Parent Teacher Student Association
If You Are Not A Member, Join Today!
September 10, 2018
Contact Us: EMAIL: rpmsptsa.gmail.com FACEBOOK: Raymond Park Middle School PTSA
2018-2019 School Year: We have 136 PTSA Members so Far! Thank you for joining!!!
Volume 2018-2019, Issue #9
Membership Form
Please Ask Friends & Family To Join Our PTSA!
Membership Form
PTSA table
Lunch Menu
Games Remaining Games Remaining Matches Remaining
Meets Remaining Matches Remaining
Raymond park middle school
2018—2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
(All dates are subject to change)
September 1st—RPMS PTSA Membership Drive Contest Starts! 3rd—Labor Day—No School 4th—Science Olympiad Call Out 7th—Homefest/Warren Wellness Extravaganza at WCHS 10th—Box Top Collection Week 12th—Late Start Day for Students (One hour delay—8:30 am) 13th—Healthy Hero Vaccinations 14th: Ella’s Frozen Yogurt ($4) (10 am—1:30 pm) & Healthy Hero Vaccinations 20th—Music Departments Fall Fundraiser starts (ends October 1st) 22nd—PTSA Movie at AMC on a Saturday at 2:30 pm 26th—Choir Concert in LGI Room at 6:00 pm & Orchestra Concert in Fieldhouse at 7:00 pm & End of Term 1 October 2nd—Parent/Teacher Conferences—No School & School/PTSA Fundraiser Pickup during conferences 3rd—School Picture Retakes & School Board Candidate Forum (6:30-8:30) @ Creston MS 5th— Core Celebration (during school hours) & Last Day Before Fall Intersession—End of 1st qtr. & Ella’s Frozen Yogurt ($4) (10 am—1:30 pm) 22nd—School Reconvenes TBD—PTSA Movie at AMC on a Saturday at 2:30 pm November 1st—8th Grade Washington DC Coupon Book Fundraiser Begins 2nd—Ella’s Frozen Yogurt ($4) (10 am—1:30 pm) 6th—Professional Development Day—No School 7th—Athletic Picture Day—Early Winter Sports 12th—Roller Skating Party @ Roller Cave (6—8 pm) & Orchestra Pops rehearsal (5-9 pm) 14th- Orchestra Pops Concert (7 pm) ($6/$4) 21st through 23rd—Thanksgiving Holiday—No School TBD—PTSA Movie at AMC on a Saturday at 2:30 pm TBD—8th Grade Band Performance at WCHS TBD—7th and 8th Grade Academic Team Call Out December 10th—Choir Concert in LGI Room at 7:00 pm 11th—Orchestra Concert in Fieldhouse at 7:00 pm & Band Concert in Fieldhouse at 7:00 pm & PTSA Washington DC Trip Fundraiser Dinner (5:30—7 pm) 12th—Late Start Day for Students (One hour delay—8:30 am) 21st—CORE Celebrations (during school hours) & Last Day Before Winter Break—End of 2nd qtr. & Ella’s Frozen Yogurt ($4) (10 am—1:30 pm) TBD—PTSA Movie at AMC on a Saturday at 2:30 pm
January
7th—School Reconvenes
14th—Roller Skating Party @ Roller Cave (6—8 pm) 18th—Ella’s Frozen Yogurt ($4) (10 am—1:30 pm) 21st—Martin Luther King Day—No School 24th—Athletic Picture Day—Late Winter Sports TBD—PTSA Movie at AMC on a Saturday at 2:30 pm
February
6th—Late Start Day for Students (One hour delay—8:30 am)
8th—Performing Arts/Yearbook Groups Picture Day 11th—Box Top Collection Week 11th through 15th—Go RED! Supporting the American Heart Associa-tions
15th—Ella’s Frozen Yogurt ($4) (10 am—1:30 pm) 18th—President’s Day—No School
20th—Athletic Picture Day—Swimming TBD—PTSA Movie at AMC on a Saturday at 2:30 pm
March
1st—Ella’s Frozen Yogurt ($4) (10 am—1:30 pm) 4th—Choir Concert in LGI Room at 7:00 pm 5th—Orchestra Concert in Fieldhouse at 7:00 pm & Band Concert in Fieldhouse at 7:00 pm 6th—Late Start Day for Students (One hour delay—8:30 am)
8th & 9th—8th Grade Band ISSMA Contest 13th—Skating Party @ Roller Cave (6:00—8:00 pm) 13th through 17th—Washington DC Trip for 8th Graders 15th—CORE Carnival Celebration (during school hours)
& Last Day Before Spring Intersession—End of 3rd qtr.
16th—Choir ISSMA Contest TBD—PTSA Movie at AMC on a Saturday at 2:30 pm
April
1st—School Reconvenes
5th—Ella’s Frozen Yogurt ($4) (10 am—1:30 pm) 10th—Late Start Day for Students (One hour delay—8:30 am)
18th—Athletic Picture Day—Spring Sports 20th– Warren Eastside Cleanup Day
22nd—ILEARN Testing Begins &
Orchestra Fine Arts Festival rehearsal (6-8:30 pm )
24th—Administrative Professionals Day &
Orchestra Fine Arts Festival (7 pm) (no charge)
TBD—PTSA Movie at AMC on a Saturday at 2:30 pm TBD—Band Concert at WCHS for Fine Arts Festival May
3rd—Honor Roll Breakfast (by invitation) (6:30 am) & Ella’s Frozen Yogurt ($4) (10 am—1:30 pm) 6th— Staff Appreciation Week 13th- Box Top Contest Week 17th—8th Grade Dance/Celebration (6—8:30 pm) 20th—Choir Concert in LGI Room at 6:00 pm & Band Concert in Fieldhouse at 7:00 pm 21st—Orchestra Concert in Fieldhouse at 7:00 pm 23rd—Science Fair 27th—Memorial Day—No School 28th—Ice Cream Treats for Everyone—PTSA donating! 30th—Last Day of School (early dismissal at 1:30 pm) & End of Grading Period 31st—1st Designated Make-Up Day TBD—Incoming 6th Grade Parent Meeting TBD—School Musical TBD—PTSA Movie at AMC on a Saturday at 2:30 pm & PTSA general meeting TBD—Rangers to the Core Citizenship Party at Skyzone (in AM) TBD—7th & 8th grade Awards Programs during school hours TBD—Field Day (for students during school)
Raymond park middle school
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2018—2019 (All dates are subject to change)
RP Athletics 2018-2019
Does your child have a valid sports physical on file with the school? No? You need to get this completed ASAP in order for your child to participate. Forms are avail-able online at http://raymondpark.warren.k12.in.us/athletics. Only those sports that require an umpire or referee will have spectator admission costs. The admis-sion cost pay for the fees to hire the umpires and referees. This helps keep the cost of participating in each sport to a minimum. Admission charged to the follow-ing sports: football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, wrestling, swimming, baseball, softball, track....(some schools charge for tennis and cross country)...RP charges for cross country invitationals only
Athletic Twitter Site: @RPMS_Athletics
Spector Admission Costs: CASH ONLY AT THIS TIME
**Price Changes for 2018-2019 Season**
Adults = $5/each
Seniors = $3/each
Child/Student 9 and older = $2/each OR
1 Core Cash from their respective school
Family Pass = $13
Fall 2018 Sports
7th & 8th Grade Football Tryouts—Monday, July 16th from –8 pm at the RP football fields
7th and 8th Grade Volleyball Tryouts—Week of July 30th
5th—8th Grade Boys & Girls Cross Country Tryouts—Week of July 30th
5th—8th Grade Boys Tennis Tryouts—Week of July 30th
7th & 8th Grade Fall Cheer Tryouts—Early August
5th– 8th Grade Boys & Girls Golf (township team) - Early August
7th & 8th Grade Boys & Girls Soccer (township team) - Early August
Winter 2018 Sports
Boys 7th & 8th Grade Basketball Tryouts—Week of October 1st
5th-8th Grade Wrestling (Co-Ed) - Conditioning begins after boys basketball tryouts are complete. Season begins week of December 3rd.
Girls 7th & 8th Grade Basketball Tryouts—Week of December 3rd
5th-8th School Swimming (Township Team) - Information al meeting week of December 17th. Practices begin week of January 7th.
Spring 2019 Sports
Boys 7th & 8th Grade Baseball (Township Team) - Tryouts week of March 4th
Girls 7th & 8th Grade Softball (Township Team) - Tryouts week of March 4th
5th-8th Grade Track and Field—Tryouts week of March 4th
CLUB/ Academic Team Information
Art Club Call Out is August 20th for more information contact Ms. Lauren Fennelly
317-532-8900 X8929 [email protected]
Science Olympiad Call Out is September 4th for more information contact Mr. Luke Gobel
317-532-8900 X8949 [email protected]
Competition Dates:
Raymond Park Invitational Dec 8th @ Raymond Park
Bardstown High School Invitational (Bardstown, Kentucky) Dec 15th
Northmont High School Invitational (Clayton, Ohio) January 5th
Centerville High School Invitational (Centerville, Ohio) January 12th
Solon Middle School (Solon, Ohio) February 2nd (pending)
Butler University, Regional Competition, February 23rd
West Liberty/Salem Invitational (West Liberty, Ohio) March 2nd
Indiana University, State Competition, March 16th
7th and 8th Grade Academic Team Call Outs in November for more information contact:
Mr. Luke Gobel 317-532-8900 X8949 [email protected] Competition Dates—Pending
National Junior Honor Society
The Nation's premier organization established in 1929 to recognize outstanding middle school students. NJHS serves to honor those students who demonstrated excellence in areas of scholarship, service, leadership, character and citizenship. Eligibility is determined by cumulative grades during the student’s 7th grade year, as well as, additional information used to determine excellence in the standards of NJHS. For more information please contact: Mrs. Amy McCauley 317-532-8900 X8924 [email protected]
Student Council
Student Council meets once a month. Student's are selected through an application process. For more information please contact: Mrs. Leslie Mamon 317-532-8900 X8917 [email protected] or Ms. Octavia Stovall 317-532-8900 X8999 [email protected]
Strength & Conditioning Club
Designed to provide students with the basic knowledge of weight training and speed development, in progressive stages, in order to excel in respective sporting areas and to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Starts after football season for more information contact Mr. Bill Halpin 317-532-6513 [email protected]
RP Academic Team
Engages our students in academic competition with other Marion County schools. The season is capped by a county-wide tournament for each grade level. For more information please contact: Mr. Luke Gobel 317-532-8900 X8949 [email protected]
TECHFIT
Students will learn computational thinking, engineering, and technology concepts as well as engage in fitness activities to acquire basic skills to innovate and create their own technology-based fitness games (exergames). The hands-on activities will include computer programming, understanding electricity and safety, using elec-tronics, manufacturing and controls. All students will use tools to construct variety of animations, software, and exergames. Then all students will engage in the TECHFIT challenge of creating the best exergame based on criteria provided by Purdue University. For more information contact Ms. Monika Fryska 317-532-8900 X8948 [email protected] or Mrs. Kathy Douglass 317-532-8900 X8940
School Sponsored Family Nights
7th Grade—Night in Mesopotamia (After Fall Break)
8th Grade—Family Social Studies Night (After Spring Break)
7th & 8th Grade RPMS Family Math Night (Fall)
7th & 8th Grade ELA Night (After Spring Break)
7th & 8th Grade RPMS Family Science Night (After Spring Break)
Important Raymond Park Middle School
& Warren Township Contact Information
Raymond Park Middle School 8575 East Raymond Street Indianapolis, IN 46239
Front Office Number: 317-532-8900 Office Hours: 7:05 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Student Day: 7:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. Enrollment about 625 School Colors: Blue, White & Silver School Mascot: Ranger
Nurse’s Office Number: 317-532-8912
Website: http://raymondpark.warren.k12.in.us
Digital Copy of Ranger News & Classwork Information: http://raymondpark.warren.k12.in.us/newsletters
School Twitter Site: @RangerPrincipal
Athletic Twitter Site: @RPMS_Athletics School Board of Education & District Information
The regular meetings for the warren school board will be held typically on the THIRD Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm. The public is ALWAYS welcome to attend.
District Twitter Site: @MSDwarren
Facebook: MSD Warren Township @ MSD Warren Township
Warren Transportation: 317-532-2820 http://warren.k12.in.us/transportation
Food Service/Text Books: http://www.warren.k12.in.us/food-service-portal
Walker Career Center: http://wcc.warren.k12.in.us
Got RPMS Questions?
Curriculum, schedule and personnel - Principal Dr. Kleine ([email protected] or 317.532.8904)
Discipline matters, bully report and attendance - Assistant Principal Dr. Leondra Radford ([email protected] or 317.532-8983)
Academic counseling - Counselor Ms. Katie Piatt ([email protected] or 317.532.8910)
Social-emotional and behavior support - Social Worker Mr. Michael Williams ([email protected] or 317.532.8909)
Extra-curricular and athletic activities - Athletic Director Mr. Bill Halpin ([email protected] or 317.532.6513)
Reminder
The school nurse does administer
over-the-counter medications in
the clinic for student use (Tylenol,
ibuprofen, cough drops, etc.).
Parents MUST completed a con-
sent form and bring medication to
school in an original bottle that
will be kept in the clinic.
21st Century Scholarships Parents and Guardians- Your student may be eligible for college tuition through the
21st Century Scholars program. Earning the 21st Century Scholarship provides
students up to four years of undergraduate tuition at any participating public
college or university in Indiana. Tuition is the cost for classes. Students would still be responsible for
room and board. In order to receive the 21st Century Scholars Scholarship, students must sign up in
7th or 8th grade, keep a GPA in high school of 2.5 or above, and complete the Scholars Success
Program.
Please visit the 21st Century Scholars website https://scholars.in.gov/parents/enroll to see the
income guidelines or contact Ms. Piatt (317)532-8900 x8910 for questions.
Important On-Line Student Resources
for you and your student
The school webpage also provides a wealth of helpful tips and website links to help your stu-dent. Click on the following link to be directed to the student resource webpage:
http://www.warren.k12.in.us/student-resources
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's Homework Hotline
Provides FREE math and science homework help to Indiana students.
Tutors help students in grades 6-12
7 p.m. - 10 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Sunday - Thursday
September - May
Call toll free at 1-877-ASK-ROSE.
How To Decipher the Tyler Student 360 System
The Tyler student 360 system provides families with online access to your child or chil-dren's courses, grades, attendance, discipline, and academic history
Access the system on RPMS website by clicking on the following link:
http://raymondpark.warren.k12.in.us/parent-portal
You must obtain a username and password through your child's school in order to access your child's information. Complete the registration form provided in the above link and return the form to your child's school. After your information is verified, you will receive a username and password. If you need a copy of the form sent home, please contact the school at 317-532-8900.
You can also have your student log into their account and view the same materials
Once you have access, here are some helpful tips in de-ciphering the codes:
Number Entered = Graded with a Score Blank = No grade entered
Special Mark ! = Not graded by teacher yet Special Mark I = Incomplete = homework is missing
which means the grade is effected Special Mark X = Excused
Warren Township Community Services
Sonny Day Community Center
To improve the educational impact on children of Warren township schools by providing food, clothing, toiletry items and cleaning supplies to children and their families, and to provide an opportunity for the community to come together in support to help those in need.
Do you need assistance? Contact our PTSA and we will put you in touch with the Sonny Day enrollment representative.
Facebook: @SonnyDayCommunityCenter
Address: 10502 E. 21st Street
Warren Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library
In addition to reading materials, the library offers: Public Computers with Internet access and Microsoft Office, Early Literacy Stations, Free Wireless Internet Access, Color Printing Services, Mobile Printing Service, Color Copy Machines, Document Scanner, Outgoing Fax, and Meeting Room(s) Available.
http://www.imcpl.org/locations/warren
9701 E. 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46229
317-275-4550
Jane Pauley Health Center (JPCHC)
The Jane Pauley Community Health Center offers comprehensive health care to the communities they serve, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. They offer primary healthcare, dental, and behavioral health services for adults and children. Their services include preventive care and annual exams, well-child checks, acute care, and certain procedures. Their providers also focus on the management of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiac disease, and depression. For more information go to http://janepauleychc.com or calling 1-844-695-7242 to schedule an appointment. Most JPCHC locations have marketplace and Medicaid/HIP 2.0 enrollment specialists on site. There are a variety of locations:
16th St (behind Community East) - medical, dental, and behavioral health—5317 E. 16th St. Indianapolis, IN 46218. Medical/Behavioral Health 317-552-0670. Dental 317-552-0699.
Shadeland and 21st - medical and OB/GYN—Community Health Pavilion 2040 N. Shadeland Avenue Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN 46219. 317-934-5100
Our Original Renaissance site - medical and behavioral health—Located at the Renaissance School 8931 E. 30th Street Indianapolis, IN 46219. 317-947-4540
Walker Career - only dental—Located inside the Walker Career Center 9651 E. 21st Street Indianapolis, IN 46229. 317-891-4980
Howe School Clinic - medical—4900 Julian Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46201. 317-562-0970
Gallahue Mental Health Services
school-based office call 317-355-2560
Warren Library Hours
Monday 10am – 8pm
Tuesday 10am – 8pm
Wednesday 10am – 8pm
Thursday 10am – 6pm
Friday 10am – 6pm
Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday 12pm – 5pm
RPMS PTSA
Raymond Park Movies at AMC 12 Theater
RPMS PTSA & AMC Washington Square 12 are partnering
each month to reserve a theater just for Raymond Park families
and friends (this includes RPIA and RPMS!) to watch a newly
released movie at AMC. Watch for details in our weekly news-
letter.
Slushy Machine
New this year, our RPMS PTSA will be selling fruit slushies every Thursday for $1.
Start date is pending.
2018-2019 RPMS PTSA Board
Executive Board
President—Kathryn Basham (317-919-3900)
Vice Presidents— Tonia Turner & Robin Calmes
Treasurer—Diane Simon
Secretary—Debbie Coburn
Administrators
RPMS Principal—Dr. Kleine
RPMS Dean—Dr. Radford
RPMS Secretary—Mrs. Hopp
RP Athletic Director—Mr. Halpin
Teacher Liaison - Mrs. Laura Jones
Contact Us
EMAIL:
FACEBOOK:
Raymond Park Middle School PTSA
Homefest
Robin Calmes
Diane Simon
Box Tops
Debbie Coburn
Teacher School Supplies
Diane Simon
Sonny Day
Shelly Hall
Tonia Turner
Movie Events
Entire Board
Slushy Machine
Robin Calmes
Newsletters
Kathryn Basham
Mrs. Hopp
Staff Pie Bar
Thanksgiving Treat
Tonia Turner
Teacher Birthday Note
Tonia Turner
September Membership
Drive
Kathryn Basham
Washington DC
8th Grade Fundraisers
Debbie Coburn
Robin Calmes
Kathryn Basham
Staff Dessert
Winter Holiday Treat
Tonia Turner
Parent Teacher
Conference Luncheon
Tonia Turner
The Chain Of Command for PTA/PTSAs
Starting With Our RPMS PTSA
RPMS PTSA
The purpose of our RPMS PTSA is to support our RPMS students, families and staff.
Warren Township Council of PTAs
The purposes of this council PTA are to unify and strengthen local PTAs/PTSAs comprising the council PTA. The Warren Council of PTAs provides guidance for all 9 warren elementary PTAs, 3 warren intermediate PTSAs, 3 warren middle school PTSAs, 1 warren high school PTSA, and 1 warren early childhood PTA. In addition, our Warren Council of PTAs controls and organizes the Sonny Day Community Center, provides the warren discount card to PTA families, and hosts Homefest!
Executive Board
President – Michelle Shuffitt
1st VP – Casey Thomas
2nd VP – Shelly Hall
Secretary – Debra Hooker
Treasurer – Kathryn Basham
Indiana PTA
The Indiana’s PTA’s and National PTA share the same mission. To make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
Indiana PTA website: http://indianapta.org
Indiana PTA Facebook: Indiana PTA
National PTA
As the largest volunteer child advocacy organization in the nation, National PTA is the conscience of the country for children and youth issues. Through advocacy, as well as family and community education, National PTA has established programs and called for legislation that improves our children’s lives, such as:
National PTA: http://www.pta.org
National PTA Facebook:
National Parent Teacher Association
Contact Us
EMAIL:
FACEBOOK:
Warren Township Council of PTAs
$7
Membership Breakdown
RPMS PTSA
$1.75
Council
$0
Indiana PTA
$3.00
National PTA
$2.25
Creation of Kindergarten classes
Child labor laws
Public health service
Hot and healthy lunch programs
Juvenile justice system
Mandatory immunization
Arts in Education
School Safety
Would you like to make an additional donation to our PTSA?
Does the company you work for sponsor non-profit organizations?
Please keep our RPMS PTSA in mind.
