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Important Dates
Title I Meeting
September 18, 2015
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. or
4:15 - 5:15 p.m.
Coffee with the Principal- 8th grade parents
September 24, 2015
7:30 a.m.
PTSA Meeting- General Body Meeting
September 24, 2015
6:30 p.m.
Early Release Day
September 25, 2015
Dismissal begins at 1:15p.m.
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| Weekly Bulletin | | On Tuesday, September 15, 2015, your scholar should have brought home their Tuesday packet. This week's Tuesday packet includes the weekly paycheck and grade report. Please return the signature page on Wednesday, as it will be collected in homeroom.
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| Annual Student Fee | |
UPDATE: The Annual Student Fee deadline has been extended until Friday, September 18, 2015. This is the FINAL day to submit payment.
The annual student fee is required and is due by September 18, 2015. Payments can be made during school hours in the main office. We accept cash, checks, credit/debit cards, and money orders. There was some Listed below are the items included in the fee.
KIPP Vision Academy Annual Student Fee- $60.00
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| Title I Meeting | |
Our Title I Parent Involvement Policy (PIP) and School Compact revision meetings have been rescheduled to meet the APS deadlines. For your convenience, we will offer this meeting on Friday, September 18, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and then again, with KIPP Vision Primary, from 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Please come out and give your input at one of these sessions. We need your input on these important documents that guide our partnership with parents each year.
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| Gifted and Talented Program |
The Gifted and Talented Program at KIPP Vision Academy provides differentiated instruction for the intellectually advanced and creatively gifted student. Gifted services are available for all eligible students in grades 5th-8th.
According to Georgia Board Rule 160-4-2-.38, a gifted and talented student is defined as one who demonstrates a high degree of intellectual and/or creative ability(ies), exhibits an exceptionally high degree of motivation, and/or excels in specific academic fields, and who needs special instruction and/or special ancillary services to achieve at levels which commensurate with his or her ability(ies).
Parents are able to refer and grant permission for their child to be tested for gifted services. If you are interested in referring your child for testing, please complete the Gifted and Talented Permission to Test Form on the following APS website. http://www.atlantapublicschools.us/Page/21037.
Also available is frequently asked questions about the screening and referral process as well as an parent informational video. If interested, please complete the form and return to Ms. Stokes by October 2, 2015. If you have any questions, feel free to call Ms. Stokes at (404) 423-9395.
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| 7th Grade Immunizations | |
During the month of September, a state-mandated survey of immunization records for all students enrolled in kindergarten and 7th grade will be conducted. It is mandatory that 100% of children attending the school must have a valid immunization certificate on file for the school to meet the requirements of the law.
Immunization certificates will be retrieved from the Georgia Registry of Immunization Transactions and Services (GRITS) and/or all available Permanent Record Folders for Kindergarten or 7th Grade students who will be reviewed. A list of students out of compliance will be compiled. A parental notification letter will be sent to parents of students who have failed to meet immunization requirements. If your scholar is non-compliant by the due date of September 21, 2015, the state law requires us to withdraw them from school.
All kindergarten and 7th grade students who do not have a valid immunization record on file (cannot be expired) should be withdrawn no later than the close of business September 21, 2015 pursuant to Administrative Regulation JBC-R (Student Admissions) if a valid Georgia Immunization Certificate (Form 3231) OR a notarized "Affidavit of Religious Objection" statement has not been received. Administrators or school officials who permit a child to attend school after 30 days without proper documentation will be guilty of a misdemeanor and could be fined $100 per student. (Georgia Code 20-2-771)
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and continued support. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact Mrs. Knox at tknox@kippvisionacademy.org
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| KIPP Through College | Click here for the September KTC newsletter and see below for details on an upcoming event.
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| Athletics Corner | |
Coming up this week
Softball
BYE Week - No Game
Football
BYE Week - No Game
Schedules
Football Fan gear is still being sold in the front office. Dry-fit shirts are $25.00 and stadium seats are $15.00. Get yours now!
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| Resources |
Job Fair
World Changers Church International, the Department of Juvenile Justice, Norred and Associates, Inc. are sponsoring a job fair on September 22, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Click here for more information.
Panthers Tackling Childhood Obesity Field Day Join Georgia State University Football and C.H.O.I.C.E.S. on Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. for a field day for Elementary & Middle School aged children. NCAA rules. No exceptions. Admission is free. Advance online registration is required. Parents must be present.
Georgia State University's Football Practice Field
188 MLK Jr. Drive SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30312
Across the street from Cook Elementary School I-Phone Users, plug in this alternate address: 211 Memorial Drive SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30312
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