Healthy Eating at RPMS

The lunch prices are as follows:

Origins – $1.90, Pizza – $2.45, Sandwich Central – $2.70

Please visit our web-site for the menu;

http://raymondpark.warren.k12.in.us/lunchmenu/

middleschoolmenus.pdf

RPMS web-site: http://raymondpark.warren.k12.in.us/

The Ranger Report Raymond Park Middle School

8575 E. Raymond Street

Indianapolis, IN 46239

Phone – (317) 532-8900 fax – 532-8999

Principal – John Kleine May 2013

Vol. 18 Issue 9

The Future Starts Here

Important Dates to Remember:

Apr 29—May 15: ISTEP Testing Window

May 6: PTSA Meeting – 6:00 PM

May 6—10: Teacher Appreciation Week

May 9—10: Seussical Musical — 7:00 PM

May 14: Spring Sports Celebration — 3:00 PM

May 17: 8th Grade Dance – 6:00 - 8:30 PM

May 20: Incoming (7th gr.) Parent Meeting—6:00 PM

May 20: Band Concert – 7:00 PM (Fieldhouse)

May 20: Choir Concert – 7:30 PM (LGI)

May 20—24: Final Exams Week

May 21: NJHS Induction — 6:00 PM

May 21: Orchestra Concert – 7:00 PM (Fieldhouse)

May 27: Memorial Day—No School

May 29: 7th Grade Awards Program—8:15 AM

May 29: 8th Grade Awards Program—1:15 PM

May 30: Activity Day

May 30: Last Day of School - Full Day

Have a safe and happy summer!!!

Academically Directed,

Community Connected

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology—

Homework Hotline 1-877-ASK-ROSE (275-7673)

http://www.askrose.org

Tutors answer calls between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.

(Eastern Daylight Time), Sunday through Thursday

September—May

Serendipity Great Year Serendipity! You performed outstanding in

Dayton, Ohio at the WGI Finals. Thank you to all our

wonderful volunteers. Have a great summer and see you

next year. From, Mrs. Turner and the Serendipity Staff

End of Year Celebrations

To celebrate the end of the school year, RPMS

offers both 7th and 8th grade students some

exciting options. The 8th grade dance will be on

May 17 this year and will include a dinner and

dancing. Both grade levels will have field day on

the last day of school. Field day includes outside

activities such as basketball, flag football, and

soccer games. Students will be able to purchase

drinks and snacks while participating in field day.

Field day is coupled with a yearbook signing

party where students can get their friends

signatures and well wishes in their yearbooks.

Students will be able to wear shorts and t-shirts

on field day and should not bring school supplies

that day.

Behavior Requirement – RPMS administration

wishes for all students to participate in the 8th

grade dance and field day (both grades).

However, because of the nature of these

celebrations, only approved students can attend.

Approved students are those students who

have demonstrated appropriate levels of

responsibility. Any student who receives a

referral in the month of May, or who has been

suspended during the 4th term will not be

eligible to attend.

“Let's Get Firefighter Fit”

The Indianapolis Fire Department will be holding its Firefighter

for a Day Camp on June 18th, 19th or 20th from 9:00 a.m. - 2:30

p.m. for children ages 6-12. Lunch is provided and the children

will participate in firefighter activities and fire escape

planning. Camp is held at the Warren Township Trustee Office

located at 501 N Post Rd. To register, visit www.indy.gov/ifd and

click the registration form on the right side of the screen.

For more information or to register via phone,

call Lana at 317-327-6093.

Mark your calendars!!

What: "Seussical the Musical"

When: May 9th and 10th - 7:00 PM

Where: RPMS Fieldhouse

Ticket Prices: Students—$2

Seniors—$3

Adults—$4

Photo above: Part of the cast prepares with Ms. Tanella

LEARN TO SWIM AT

WARREN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS and

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS

3-week session starts Monday, May 6th

and ends Thursday, May 23rd

Classes offered at 5:45 p.m., 6:20 p.m. or 6:55 p.m. $50 per student for six 30-min. classes

(Enter through Door 16 off of 18th Street, aim for Door 17)

Email WCSwimLessons@comcast.net or

Call 869-4662 with questions

Counselor Corner, May 2013 Julie Markle 532-8900 ext. 8910

Free College Tuition!!!—21st Century Scholars Program

If your 7th or 8th grade student is income eligible, they may receive up

to four years of undergraduate college tuition in Indiana! The income

guidelines can be found in the link in this article. The students will also

sign a 21st Century pledge that can be found on the application web-

site….The deadline is quickly approaching!!! The applications for this

year are due by June 30th---and can be found on the Warren webpage

or at www.in.gov/ssaci/2380.htm. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity!!

Race to the Top

As you may know, Warren Township was recently awarded a federal Race to the Top grant for more than $28.5 million to be

spent over the next four years! Through three specific Projects, this additional funding will help Warren increase student

achievement, provide greater opportunities for personalized learning, and ensure students’ readiness for post-secondary college

and career opportunities.

Project 1: Personalized Learning Opportunities

Under Project 1, Warren will work with national experts to align our K-12 curriculum to Common Core State Standards. This

new, rigorous curriculum will be supported by an increase in technology used in your student’s school and classroom. Every

student in 1st through 12th grade will have a laptop to use during the school day. Warren is the first school district in Marion

County to provide this opportunity to students! Kindergarten students will also have access to iPads in their classrooms.

High-tech learning environments called Mediaplexes will be constructed at Creston, Raymond Park, and Stonybrook for use

by 5th through 8th grade students. These Mediaplexes will be similar to the one constructed at Warren Central High School last

year, and will be outfitted with computers, document cameras, and distance learning equipment to connect Warren students to

learning opportunities all around the world! At WCHS, approximately 75 classrooms are being renovated to include ceiling

mounted projectors and dry erase walls to encourage creativity and collaboration among students. Additionally, construction is

taking place to make WCHS a completely wireless school!

Project 2: Alternative Pathways to Graduation

Warren recognizes the need to provide our high school students with options for earning required credits for graduation. The

Race to the Top grant will allow us to create opportunities for students at Warren Central to earn credits by completing

coursework online, at their own pace, and on their own time. Warren is also partnering with area businesses to give students

experience in working outside the classroom, and students will be able to train for television and broadcasting careers with an

expanded sports and media production studio!

Project 3: Positive Behavior Support System

Warren will create a system of tiered behavioral interventions called a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

system. Teachers and administrators will receive professional development for PBIS and culturally-responsive instructional

practices. Warren will also create a school-parent initiative for kindergarten through 6th grade families called Parents are the

CORE. Evening workshop activities will be held throughout the year to help unite the school community to promote positive

social, academic, and emotional growth and well-being of our students.

Please contact your student’s principal with any questions you have about the Race to the Top grant or specific projects. More

information will be published in school newsletters and on the district website as we strive to meet our Race to the Top goals!

Please visit us at www.warren.k12.in.us/race-to-the-top