Friday, May 1, 2020
School Calendar 
Events:​​​

  • All SPS schools will remain closed until 5/20
  • Mr. Laskowski will provide updates on the schedule as he receives information.
  • May 4 - 8: Teacher + Staff Appreciation Week

Virtual Thank You

The PTO had each day planned for our faculty and staff for next week full of food, treats, coffee, massages, the works! But due to the current circumstances we instead have to send our thanks and appreciation to them virtually.

The PTO put together a video for Rippowam's teachers and staff and it sent to them to kick off the weekend! The PTO will also send them messages every day next week.

Thank you parents for submitting your photos for our video :)
Weekly Updates from Mr. Laskowski

You can view Mr. Laskowski's updates from this week at the below link and also on the PTO Facebook page .

Digital Learning

If you know of someone who does not have access to the internet please have them contact the main office at (203)977-5255.

Check  our website  for the latest updates with  Suggested Student Schedule  and  Google Classroom Codes to assist with digital learning from home.

For those who missed Mr. Laskowski's updates, you can find them posted to the  PTO FB page. Mr. Laskowski emailed them to all parents and the PTO also emailed them.
Google Classroom: Directions to Submit Work

School has received a few reports from students and teachers that there was an issue with work gone 'missing' - one explanation might be that it is not being submitted correctly.

To view directions how to submit correctly  CLICK HERE .
Mrs. Kousidis' Virtual Office Hours for Students

Greetings Rippowam Community! 

Starting on Monday, 4/20, I will be hosting daily office hours twice each day for students and/or parents. These 30-minute time slots are designated for technical support but please feel free to drop in just to say a quick hello, also :) 

*Please note the slight adjustment to the time for Session 1. 

  • Session 1: 9:00 - 9:30
  • Session 2: 11:30 - 12:00 
  • www.meet.google.com
  • Code: Kousidis-Corner-4U

Take good care and looking forward to seeing you! - Ellie Kousidis
Wide Open School

Common Sense Media is a trusted resource for parents and teachers. Read below to find out how they are supporting our schools and our families with new resources as we all transition to distance learning.

Common Sense company is launching a brand-new, free online resource to support families and educators who are transitioning to remote learning as a result of the coronavirus: Wide Open School. Why? There are so many online resources to support kids' educational, emotional, and physical development that Common Sense editors are noticing yet another challenge for parents and educators: How can you find high-quality resources quickly, easily, and in one place?

Curated and coordinated by the experts at Common Sense, Wide Open School is the result of a collaboration among leading publishers, nonprofits, and education and technology companies. Wide Open School features a free collection of the best learning experiences and activities for kids, organized by grade band and subject. You will also find daily schedules with creative breaks and recommendations to keep kids engaged and exploring, one day (or one hour) at a time.

Wide Open School can only fulfill its mission if all kids and families can access it; Common Sense is committed to ensuring connectivity now. They will continue to offer guidance and support as you navigate privacy and safety in all you do online.

You can visit Wide Open School to take advantage of the best resources available for kids right now. Go to Wide Open School HERE
Ferguson Library eBooks

The Ferguson Library has given our students access to all eBooks in their library! The directions for accessing this amazing resource are found HERE

Huge thank you to Aemir Lopez for adding the Spanish translation!
​​PTO News

Sending a special THANK YOU to our faculty + staff! We appreciate all that you do!

Thank you parents for submitting photos for our video :)

Thank you everyone for your donations that helped us fund important events and mini-grants this year! To date the PTO has funded special events and 13 teacher's mini-grants.

Looking Ahead:


Stay safe and be well!
Spring Cleaning
Drop off your items to Rippowam's textile bins - 2 bins in front and 2 bins in the back of school by Loveland Road. The two front bins were moved over to the parking lot side to make drop off more convenient.
Shop Amazon All Year
Amazon has a wonderful program called Amazon Smile where it donates .5% of purchases made to local charities and non-profits. Rippowam PTO is a designated non-profit on Amazon Smile. Please use the below link for your purchases and help support Rippowam PTO. 

RIPPOWAM MIDDLE SCHOOL www.RippowamIB.org