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!