The Weekly Publication of Raymond Park Intermediate Academy

8575 East Raymond Street, Indianapolis, IN 46239 317.532.8965 www.rpia.warren.k12.in.us

Raymond Park Intermediate Academy exists to ensure the intellectual and emotional growth of every
student while promoting effective citizenship. The Puma Community recognizes that each student
can and must succeed in an environment enriched with support, encouragement, and accountability.

WHERE SUCCESS IS
DEFINED BY OUR
INDOMITABLE WILL
May 2, 2014 | Volume 4 | Issue 32
CHAMPIONS to the
CIVILITY ORDER RESPECT EXCELLENCE
ADMINISTRATION
Travis Koomler, Principal
tkoomler@warren.k12.in.us
1.317.532.8965
Stephen Gainey, Dean
sgainey@warren.k12.in.us
1.317.532.8981
Linda Willen, Counselor
lwillen@warren.k12.in.us
1.317.532.8965
OFFICE STAFF
1.317.532.8965
Mary Crabtree, Secretary
mcrabtr2@warren.k12.in.us
Mary Ann DePrez, Registrar
mdeprez@warren.k12.in.us
ivility rder espect xcellence
the Pathway to 2025
INNOVATE
EDUCATE
INSPIRE

Dear RPIA Families,
As you know, our students this week have started taking the big test. By this, I am referring to
ISTEP. The importance of this assessment cannot be understated. Students are viewed by their mastery
of skills. We as educators use this level of mastery to determine needs for the individual and then
differentiate instruction to match the individuals needs. This standardized test measures all skills
learned over the course of the year. Each child's performance this year, will then give information to
next year's instructors on the needs of the child. If this information is inaccurate, then time is
wasted. Although I personally do not believe it is an absolute measure of childs growth, I do know that
ISTEP acts as a one-stop-shop to look over their level of ability.

As your principal, I am here to affirm that my staff has done, and will continue to do, everything that
is necessary to ensure your child is exposed to, and given opportunities to work with, every skill
required by not only Indiana, but also Warren Township.

Please take time this weekend to discuss your childs success this year so he/ she will know that he/
she IS prepared for this last week of testing. Our students will finish this last round of testing on
Friday. I ask that you, the parent, ensure your child continues to get plenty of sleep, balanced meals,
and has a healthy social environment, so that your child will not have obstacles facing him/her when
being asked to show knowledge. I also ask that you continue to ensure your child is ready for school, on
time, and prepared during this last week of testing. In my experience, when routines fall, so do
academics and behavior.

I am confident that our students have done their very best and will continue to do their best throughout
next week. Parents, I cant thank you enough for your tireless efforts and the support you provide your
child each and every day. I am blessed to be a part of such an amazing team, the RPIA team!!!!
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!
As always, I appreciate your support. Mr. Koomler

Grade 5
Weekly Attendance 95.3%
Year to Date Attendance 96.2%

Grade 6
Weekly Attendance 95.3%
Year to Date Attendance 95.0%

2013 2014
Attendance Goal 98%
Student Enrollment 612
PTSA Membership 636

2012 2013
School Grade A

Follow Us
Our Students
Demonstrate
CORE
by

Respect
Responsibility

Together
and
Putting

First
TECHNOLOGY PARENT SURVEY
The MSD of Warren Township is interested in your feedback about the new technology
students are using at school and how you feel about the education they receive in our
school. Please take this online survey by clicking on the link below. Paper copies of
this survey are also available in the schools office.
Please let us hear from you today! Survey responses will be accepted until Monday,
May 19.
Parent Survey in English
Parent Survey in Spanish
PTSA AWARDS

Beverly Zawadski Advocacy Award
Rachel Burke
Parent, PTSA President, School Board Member, Public Education Advocate

Indiana PTA Reflections Awards|Outstanding Interpretation in Literature
Melanie Copeland | Fifth Grade Student
Indiana State Winner | Entry Forwarded to National Competition

Indiana PTA Reflections Awards|Award of Excellence in Visual Arts
Ruby Dollar | Fifth Grade Student

Indiana PTA Reflections Awards|Award of Merit in Literature
Kiera Sloan | Sixth Grade Student





COUNSELORS CORNER
Our conversation continues with our students regarding the importance of respect, and
especially self-respect. As we talk about self-respect, we talk about the importance of doing
your best. Doing your best is a sure sign of students showing their respect for themselves
and for others.
One day next week our 6
th
graders will be taking a math placement test to determine the most
appropriate math class for them in 7
th
grade. Thank you to those of you in 6
th
grade who
turned in your related arts request for next year. We are still missing a few of those and you
may still turn them in. Enjoy your weekend!

May 5 May 9, 2014
STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK

Monday May 5
ISTEP TESTING

Tuesday May 6
ISTEP TESTING

Tuesday May 6
PTSA MEETING 6:30pm

Friday May 16
WARREN ART GALA

Friday May 16
5
th
GRADE CHICAGO TRIP

Monday May 19
5
th
GRADE OPEN HOUSE

Friday May 23
6
th
GRADE CINCINNATI TRIP

Monday May 26
MEMORIAL DAY NO SCHOOL

Thursday May 29
TALENT SHOW 6:00pm

Friday May 30
FIELD DAY

Monday June 2
ACADEMY AWARDS 6:00pm

Tuesday June 3
LAST DAY Early Release 1:30
FIREFIGHTER FOR A DAY CAMP
The Indianapolis Fire Department will be holding its
Firefighter for a Day Camp, "Let's Get Firefighter Fit," at the
Warren Township Trustee Office, 501 N Post Road. Children
ages 6-12 are invited to attend this one day camp on
either June 17, 18, or 19 from 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Campers
will participate in fire fighter activities, fire escape
planning, and water fun. Lunch is provided.
Visit www.indy.gov/ifd to register. Contact Lana
at 317.327.6093 for more information.
CALL A PACER
The Indianapolis Public Library and the Indiana Pacers have
a program where you can call in and listen to an Indiana
Pacer read a story.
You can call either (317) 275-4444 or (877) 275-9007 or log
onto Pacers.com, to hear players and personalities read pre-
selected stories. The phone lines are open 24 hours, and
may be accessed by up to four listeners at a time.
http://www.nba.com/pacers/news/call-pacer-2014
2014 2015 SCHOOL YEAR
Within just a couple of months the 2013 2014 school year will be ending.
In order to facilitate a smooth transition to the next grade for your child, we
are asking you to notify the school office if your fifth grade student will not
be returning to Raymond Park for the 2014-2015 school year.
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE
During the 2014 2015 school year, the YMCA will provide Before & After
School Care at each of the Elementary Schools along with the Intermediate
Academies. The hours will be 6:00am until school starts; and end of the
school day until 6:00pm. Fees will be the following:
AM Only $44/week/child
PM Only $56/week/child
Both $75/week/child
The YMCA offers a variety of activities from Free Choice, Project Time, Large
Group Activities, Small Group, Individual Time, Indoor & Outdoor Play, and
Snack Time. The MSD of Warren Township and the Ransburg YMCA are
excited about this partnership and what it will bring to our families.

2014 2015
School Year
IN State Department of Health
Immunization
Requirements
3 5 Years Old
3 Hep B (Hepatitis B)
4 DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus &
Pertussis)
3 Polio (Inactivated Polio)
1 MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
1 Varicella
Kindergarten
3 Hep B
5 DTaP
4 Polio
2 MMR
2 Varicella
2 Hep A (Hepatitis A)
Grades 1 5
3 Hep B
5 DTaP
4 Polio
2 MMR
2 Varicella
Grades 6 11
3 Hep B
5 DTaP
4 Polio
2 MMR
2 Varicella
1 Tdap (Tetanus & Pertussis)
1 MCV4 (Meningococcal conjugate)
Grade 12
3 Hep B
5 DTaP
4 Polio
2 MMR
2 Varicella
1 Tdap
2 MCV4
INDIANAPOLIS CHILDRENS CHOIR
The Indianapolis Childrens Choir Choral Festival Summer Camp brings
together kids who love to sing for a week of music-making and fun. Kids
will learn, laugh, and sing together in a vigorous, fast-paced
environment. Sessions are available for students entering grades 3-8 in the
fall of 2014. Dates for this years camp are June 16-21 or July 21-
25. Please visit www.icchoir.org/summercamp for more details.
MOTHERS DAY FLOWERS
Need flowers for your garden or a beautiful hanging basket for Mother's
Day? Planning to plant a vegetable garden this year? Stop and shop at the
WC Choir Department 2nd Annual Flower Sale! On May 6, 2014 from
1:00-7:00, hanging baskets, flats of your favorite annuals and vegetables
will be available for purchase in Parking Lot #4. All proceeds benefit choir
students and help pay for their fees for the 2014 and 2015 school years.
UNIFORM SALE
The MSD of Warren Township will be working with School Wearhouse to
offer a gently used uniform sale to all families in Warren Township. Pants
will range from $3-$6 each and tops are $4.50 each. In addition, they will
buy your gently used uniform items so gather up those outgrown pants and
tops! Mark your calendar for Saturday, July 19, 8-3 at Lakeside
Elementary, 9601 East 21
st
Street. Items will be available to match each
schools dress code and up to adult sizes will be for sale. If you have
questions, please contact Linda Wise at lwise@warren.k12.in.us or at 1-
317-869-4345.
SUMMER SOCCER CAMP

WHO IS ELIGIBLE Boys and Girls Entering Grades K-8
WHEN Monday-Thursday, June 9-12 from 5:30pm - 8:00pm
MAKE-UP Friday, June 13 if weather problems happen during the
week.
WHERE Eastside Soccer Association Fields 937 South German
Church Road
COST $40.00

http://www.essasoccer.net

WARREN
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Football Academy

The focus of the academy will be
to teach football using the same
drills, techniques and skills
taught to the varsity team. The
academy will be instructed by
Warren Central coaching staff.

The MSD of Warren Township Out of District
Enrollment is now open and will remain
open until June 30, 2014. Applications are
available at The Warren Education and
Community Center which is located at 975
North Post Road, which is at the corner of
10
th
and Post Road.

Students are not allowed to wear jewelry
according to our Dress Code Policy. We
have had a large number of inappropriate
types of jewelry and bracelets. Please
keep all jewelry at home.

7:15am
Car Riders Enter Building
7:18am
Bus Riders Enter Building
7:18am
Bus Riders Enter Building
7:30am
Tardy Bell Rings
12:00pm
End of Day Transportation Changes
WARREN SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM
Free Lunch to Anyone 18 Years Old and Younger
ADULT MEALS $3.00
Sponsored by MSD of Warren Township
June 4 July 18, 2014

Monday Friday
June 4 - July 18, 2014 (Monday-Friday)
Schools Closed on the July 4
th
Holiday
LUNCH SERVED 11:00AM 1:00PM Unless Noted Below
Pleasant Run Elementary School (Door #1 - Main Entrance)
1800 North Franklin Road, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Liberty Park Elementary School (Door #13)
12:00pm 1:00pm l June 4-June 13 11:00 1:00pm l June 16-July 18
8425 East Raymond Street, Indianapolis, IN 46239

Brookview Elementary School (Door #13)
1550 North Cumberland Road, Indianapolis, IN 46229

Eastridge Elementary (Door #11)
10930 East 10
th
Street, Indianapolis, IN 46229

Grassy Creek Elementary (Door #1 - Main Entrance)
Lunch Served 12:00pm 1:00pm
10330 East Prospect Street, Indianapolis, IN 46239 (closed June 30-July 4)

The Sanctuary Church (Main Entrance)
Breakfast Served 8:30am 9:30am Lunch Served 12:00pm 1:00pm
3400 North Post Road, Indianapolis, IN 46226

Lakeview Terrace Apartments (Park Behind Leasing Office)
Lunch Served 12:00pm 1:00pm
2170 Lake Terrace Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46229

If you have any questions about the Warren Summer Food Program,
please contact MSD of Warren Township Foodservice Department at
317-869-4381 or 317-869-4389.
The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.


SOCIAL MEDIA
Apps
to
Watch
WHISPER
You put in your zip code and it will tell you
when people whisper something in your area
and the user can decide whether to chat with
them.
ASK FM
Users of this social network can ask other
users questions, and can choose to remain
anonymous when doing so.
KIK
Boasting 100 million users, Kik is an instant
messenger with a built-in mobile web browser.
This is just one of several options children use
to hide text messages.
SNAPCHAT
A ghost is the logo for this social network,
representing the nature of the messages it
sends. The messages or photos disappear a
few seconds after being opened.
YOUTUBE
The YouTube app allows the sharing and
viewing of all kinds of video. If the settings
aren't set for children, there is inappropriate
content certain aged children should not be
exposed to.
SKOUT
Searching for other users based on proximity is
the specialty of this app that also includes
chatting features & GPS.

WARREN MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL ACADEMY
Warren Central High School Football Field
May 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22 6:00pm - 7:30pm
WHAT TO BRING
Shoes, Cleats, and Athletic Clothing
PRICE
$20|Cash|Money Order|Checks
WHO
Any future Warrior who is a 6
th
, 7
th
or 8
th
grader during the 2014-2015 school year.
REGISTRATION FORM

We, the parents or guardians, assume all risk and hazards incidental to our childs
participation and hereby agree to identify and save harmless Warren Central High
School, Administration, and Coaches of any and all claims and lawsuits.
Student Name __________________________________________________
Parent Name ___________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________
Phone ________________________________________________________
Grade Entering Fall of 2014 _____ School Entering Fall of 2014 _______________
$20 Enclosed ____ Yes _____ No