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Important Dates
Early Release Day
September 25, 2015- Dismissal begins at 1:00 p.m.
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Family,
Fall, also known as Autumn, is my favorite of the four temperate seasons. It is such a beautiful time of year. It marks the transition from summer into winter and with that transition, leaves that were once vibrantly green start to change colors. They change to bold shades of red, to deep purple hues, and to rich gold and orange tones. As an educator, this change always reminds me of the growth that scholars make during this time of the year. At this point in the year, the expectations are clear and our scholars have become accustomed to the KVP way. Our once shy and nervous kindergartners are now walking the halls boldly, interacting with their teammates without hesitation and jumping at any chance to take on more classroom responsibility and to show everyone just how independent they have become. Our fierce and fabulous first graders are old pro's now and they are eagerly taking on all of the new challenges that first grade brings. Our elders in the building are now taking their rightful place as the leaders of the school. They lead by EXCELLENT example and are not phased by the increased rigor of the curriculum or the demands of the homework. They've got this! Family, our babies are growing, learning, thriving and similar to the changing leaves, it is beautiful to see.
As always, thank you for your continued support and your commitment to doing whatever it takes for your scholars. I appreciate you! Have an EXCELLENT week. The journey continues...
With my whole heart,
Dr. Wheda A. Carletos, Ph.D.
Principal
KIPP Vision Primary School
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Visionary of the Week
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Kindergarten
Kierra Day - Spelhouse
Janiah McQuery-Hill
Kennedy Carter - UWG
Makayla Dugger - UGA
1st grade
Andrea Johnson - Wesley
Charlie Ivey- UNC
Caleb Hurt- UGA
Zaniya Hooper - Spelhouse
2nd grade
N/A - Emory
Demani Duke - Clark Atlanta
Sabrina Tierrafria - Maryville
Jermaine Baker - Morris Brown
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| Week At A Glance |  Here's an overview of what scholars will be learning the week of September 21 - September 25, 2015 (click on the blue links below to view the documents).
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| Partners In Action |
September 18 Deadline
The deadline for the annual fee has passed. Students who did not meet the payment deadline will not be able to attend the school's field trips this year. Please know that all students who remain at school on trip days receive the same quality instruction that is offered on a daily basis here at KVP.
Upcoming Field Trips
2nd Grade - Wednesday, September 24, High Museum - Mo Willems Exhibit. Online permission slips due Friday, September 25.
1st Grade - Friday, October 2, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. Online permission slips due by September 29.
Undefeated Season
Congratulations to our flag football team on its first two games. The team brought home victories against KIPP STRIVE Primary and Latin Academy.
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| KIPP Through College Event |
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| September Menu |
Click here for the September breakfast and lunch menu.
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| Counselor's & Social Worker's Corner |
Stress Reduction Strategies
Everyone needs stress. Does that surprise you? Perhaps so, but it is true. Without stress, life would be dull and unexciting. Stress adds flavor, challenge, and opportunity to life. Too much stress, however, can seriously affect a person's physical and mental well-being. A major challenge, in this stress-filled world of today, is to make stress work for families instead of against them.
When stress becomes prolonged or particularly frustrating, it can become harmful-causing distress. Helping families recognize the early signs of distress and then doing something about the causes of distress can make an important difference in the quality of the families' lives.
To help families use stress in a positive way and to prevent stress from becoming distress, families need to become aware of their own reactions to stressful events. The body responds to stress by going through three stages: 1) alarm; 2) resistance; and, 3) exhaustion. Once the body signals stress, it is possible to prevent distress or minimize its impact when it can't be avoided.
Below are some suggestions you can offer to families to help ease the tensions caused by stress.
- Get physical activity. When someone is nervous, angry, frustrated, or upset, the stress can be released through exercise or physical activity. Running, walking, playing sports, or working in a garden are just some of the activities family members might try to relieve stress.
- Share the stress. Let families know it helps to talk about their concerns and worries. Suggest that talking to a friend, a relative, a teacher, or a professional counselor may help them to see their worries in a different light. Explain that knowing when to ask for help may help them to avoid more serious difficulties later.
- Know your limits. If a stressful situation or event is beyond the family's control and cannot be changed at the moment, encourage the family not to fight it. The family may have to accept the situation-for now-until such time when a change can occur.
- Take care of yourself. Everyone in the family needs to get enough rest and eat well. If family members are irritable and tense from lack of sleep or from not eating correctly, they will have less ability to deal with stress. If stress repeatedly keeps a family member from sleeping, suggest he/she ask a doctor for help.
- Make time for fun. Encourage families to schedule time not only for work, but also for recreation and play. Families need a break from the daily routine to just relax, have fun, and promote their well-being.
- Be a participant. Let families know that sitting alone and dwelling on worries only adds to feelings of frustration. Instead, encourage family members to get involved and become a community participant. Emphasize that they can help themselves by helping others; getting involved in the community will attract people to them and they'll be on their way to making new friends and enjoying new activities.
- Check off your tasks. Point out to families that trying to take care of everything at once can seem overwhelming, and, as a result, they may not accomplish anything. Instead, encourage families to make a list of what tasks they have to do, then do one at a time, and check them off as they're completed. Suggest that families give priority to the most important tasks and do those first.
- Practice positive self-talk. Suggest family members take time out during the day to talk to themselves about what's right in their lives-to give themselves a pep talk-and remember happy family times.
- Practice give and take. Have family members look at how they interact. Is a lot of energy being directed on proving who is "right"? On proving there is a "best" way to get things done? Encourage family members to try cooperation instead of confrontation-to build a support network within the family. A little give and take on all sides reduces family tension and makes everyone feel more comfortable.
- Allow yourself to cry. Let family members know a good cry can be a healthy way to bring relief to anxiety. It might even prevent a headache or other physical reaction.
- Create a quiet scene. Encourage family members to take the turmoil out of a stressful situation by painting a quiet scene, mentally or on paper, reading a book or magazine, playing soothing music, or taking a long and relaxing bath.
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