Rippowam Middle School
381 High Ridge Rd.
Stamford,CT 06905
Telephone: (203) 977-5255
Fax: (203) 977-5154
Principal:
Mr. George Giberti
Assistant principal:
Mrs. Lisa Mackey
Assistant Principal:
Mr. John Carrigan
Office Staff:
Karen Contrera
Cara Munroe
Stella Spantidos
THE MISSION STATEMENT:
The Rippowam Middle School Community is committed to promoting academic excellence within a safe, nurturing environment that is responsive to the social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the adolescent child. It is our goal to develop life-long learners who are knowledgeable, caring and responsible citizens.
Rippowam Brochure:
I.B. Brochure:
Stamford public schools website:
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UCONN PALS Program:
Red Cross Emergency Plans:
Board of Education Forum Flyer:
webmaster:
Mrs. amy gibson
Summer Reading Information:
Summer Reading Info. for ALL GRADES
http://www.classroomwebsites.com/Teacher/PhotoGallery/index.aspx?id=mediacenter
6th grade Summer Reading Packet
7th grade Summer Reading Packet
June 2010 Revision of 8th Grade Summer Read
Math Summer Packets for 6th, 7th and 8th Grades
Here are the summer packets by grade level. Students must complete the packet for the grade they are entering. All summer packets are due by September 3rd and count as 10% of the 2010-2011 1st quarter grades. Copies of summer packets were given to students in June. Please note that there are two files for the 7th grade packet and two files for the 8th grade packet.
6th grade summer packet: 6th grade summer packet.tif
7th grade summer packet: 7th grade summer packet applications.tif, 7th grade summer packet.pdf
8th grade summer packet: 8th grade summer packet applications.tif, 8th grade summer packet.pdf
State Department of Education links
The following links will connect you to The State Department of Education by grade level. Each link gives you full explanations of CMT scoring and student expectations. There are also CMT examples with answers that students should review and understand. Here are the links by grade level:
Grade 6: cmtgrade6.pdf
Grade 7: cmtgrade7.pdf
Grade 8: cmtgrade8.pdf
Online Summer Program for Math Study
In addition to the summer packets and the State Department of Education website, there is an opportunity for students to continue their math studies over the summer. The website prepares students for the upcoming grade. The name of the website is tenmarks.com and the URL is included here: http://tenmarks.com/
The cost of the site is $40. Use of the site is encouraged but not required.
Efficacy Resources: http://efficacy.org/Default.aspx
Brainology.Transforming Students Motivation to Learn.pdf
How Not to Talk to Your Kids.pdf
Mindsets & Equitable Education.pdf
