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Open House for Prospective Families
February 9, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.

Parent Meet and Greet
February 10, 2016 from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Early Release Day- Dismissal Starts at 1:15pm
February 11, 2016

Winter Break- School Closed
February 12-16, 2016

PTSA Dance
February 19, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.

Parent University- All Hands on Deck Cards of Kindness
February 23, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.
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Issue: # 22
February 2, 2016 
Weekly Bulletin
On Tuesday, February 2, 2016, your scholar received their Tuesday packet. This week's packet included the weekly paycheck and grade report.  Also, scholar's were given a packet with important information about current student registration for the 2016 - 2017 school year.  Please make sure that you ask them for it. Please return the signature page from the Tuesday Packet and Current Student Registration Packet on Wednesday, as it will be collected in homeroom.

IMPORTANT - Current Student Registration
Registration for current students for current 5th - 7th graders will begin on February 11, 2016 and end on February 29, 2016.  

NEW THIS YEAR: For all KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools, the absolute last day to register current students for the upcoming 2016 - 2017 school year is February 29, 2016 at 11:59 p.m.  If you do not click submit to complete registration by then and still want your student to attend for the upcoming school year, you will need to fill out an enrollment application on the KIPP Metro Atlanta website by March 15, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. and enter the lottery with all other prospective families.  If you fill out the application after March 15, 2016 at 5:01 p.m., you will go to the end of the waiting list and will not have any enrollment preferences.  NO EXCEPTIONS. Please make sure that you complete the application as soon as possible to allow time for any problems that may arise.  Applications that are not in the submitted status by February 29, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. will be considered void.

The process for current student registration will be as follows:
  1. Check your email on February 11, 2016.  You should have received an email with the subject line "KIPP Vision Campus - Current Student Registration is Now Open".  (If you do not receive one by 10:00 a.m., email TKnox@kippvisionacademy.org)
  2. The email contains a unique snapcode link for each student for registration.  Click on the link to begin the registration application. Please note that all registration information and documents should be submitted online through the registration application.  
    1. If you are applying for bus transportation for the 2016 - 2017 school year, (morning, afternoon, or after care), you must complete the section of the application for bus transportation  by the current student registration deadline.  There is not a separate application this year.  Failure to complete this section may result in your student not having bus transportation for the 2016 - 2017 school year.
  3. Once you have completed the information section of the registration application, you will be taken to the documents upload page where you will need to upload the required documents listed below.
    1. Documents must be scanned, saved and then, uploaded.  If you do not have a scanner at home, below is the link to a video tutorial for a free scanning app on phones and tablets named Cam Scanner.  If you do not wish to use this resource or one similar to it, you can go to the KVC Parent Center, Office Depot, Staples, FedEx Kinkos or some libraries.  Click here to watch a tutorial on how to use Cam Scanner and how to upload documents. 
    2. Required Documents
      1. Government issued ID for enrolling parent and all emergency contacts
      2. Updated Immunizations for 6th and 7thgrade students ONLY (
        Schedule doctors' appointments before 2/29/16 if your student has not already gotten the vaccinations below; make sure to get the updated form before 2/29/16
        .)
        1. Two doses of varicella vaccine are required for children entering school at any level, K-12, for the first time. For children already enrolled, the second dose is required at 6th grade. If given before age 12, the doses should be separated by 3 months, however, the 2nd dose does not need to be repeated if administered≥ 1 month after 1st dose. If given on or after the 13th birthday, the doses should be separated by 4 or more weeks. 
        2. One dose of Tdap is required for 7th grade. Tdap can be administered regardless of the interval since the last Td. If a primary series is indicated, one dose preferably the first dose, should be Tdap. A dose of Tdap given on or after the 7th birthday meets school requirement.  
        3. One dose of MCV4 is required for 7th grade; administer MCV4 vaccine routinely at age 11-12 years. A dose of MCV4 given on or after the 10th birthday meets school requirement.
    1. Proof of Residency
      1. Deed/Mortgage Statement/Lease (mortgage statements and leases must be dated within 30 days of submission date)
      2. Affidavit of Residency.  The Affidavit of Residency must be notarized.  We have notaries available on-site that can notarize documents for $5.00.  Any documents that are notarized on-site can be scanned and uploaded for you.
      3. Georgia Power Bill (must be dated within 30 days of submission date)
      4. Two - Three Supporting Documents for Residency Verification (water bill, cable bill, phone bill, insurance bill, etc. - must be dated within 30 days of submission date).  If you own or rent your residence, you need two supporting documents.  If you live with someone else and your name is not on the lease or mortgage, you need three supporting documents.
IMPORTANT: Do not submit your application until you have uploaded all required documents.  Once you submit the application, you will not be allowed to resubmit or make any changes.

Once you click submit, we will be able to access your current student registration application and documents.  You do NOT need to come to the school and bring your documents as the final step.  We will review  applications and documents online and contact you directly if there is an issue with any of your submissions. Otherwise, you will receive an email once your application has been approved and no further steps are required.

For technical help, call the main office at 404.537.5252.

Click here for Proof of Residency Information.
Click here for the Residency FAQs.
Click here for the Affidavit of Residency.

Excused Absences - Inclement Weather
All absences from Friday, January 22, 2016 will be excused due to the inclement weather.  As a reminder, please refer to KIPP Metro Atlanta's policy in our handbook regarding parental discretion during inclement weather.

Parental Discretion
In the event of delay or closure, KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools will make every effort to provide rigorous instruction and maintain as many regular school day activities as possible. We respect your right, as a parent, to keep your child at home if you believe that weather conditions are a risk to your child's safety. You must notify the school of your child's absence, and these absences or late arrivals may be excused.

KIPP Metro Atlanta will determine whether or not weather-related absences/tardies are excused within 48 hours of collecting the attendance data for the region.

Athletics Corner


Basketball

Playoffs begin today, February 1, 2016!  We have had an incredible season!  The girls' team is 10 - 2 and the boys' team is 12 - 0.  We are championship bound!  Please come out to support our teams as the fight to bring home the trophies!

FIRST ROUNDS
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 - 5:30 p.m. (girls) & 7:00 p.m. (boys)

KVA vs. Drew Charter School (Girls)
KVA vs. Price Middle School (Boys)

Game Location: Price Middle School (Both games will be played at Price)
1670 Benjamin Weldon Bickers Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30315

SEMI-FINALS
Thursday, February 4, 2016 - 5:30 p.m. (girls) & 7:00 p.m. (boys)- Contingent Upon Winning on Tuesday

KVA vs. Winner of Harper Archer and Bunche (Girls)
KVA vs. Winner of King and Young (Boys)

Girl's Game Location: Bunche Middle School
1925 Niskey Lake Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331

Boy's Game Location: Young Middle School
3116 Benjamin E Mays Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30311

CHAMPIONSHIPS
Saturday, February 6, 2016 - 10:00 a.m. (girls) & 11:30 a.m. (boys)
Contingent Upon Winning on Thursday

Game Location: North Atlanta High School
4111 Northside Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA 30327

8th Grade EOY Trip Updates
Parents, the following information was sent home today in a packet. Please make sure that your scholar gives you the packet.

Fundraising Documents (Click on the blue links)
As a reminder, the first deposit of $100.00 is due on Friday, February 10, 2016.

Open House for Prospective Families
Help Spread the Word!
 
Open House for New Families will be held on February 9, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the KIPP Vision Campus Auditorium.  No invitation is needed to attend.  This open house will be for new families interested in KIPP Vision Primary and KIPP Vision Academy.
KIPP Atlanta Collegiate Open House Dates
8th grade parents, please note that there is only one remaining open house dates for KAC.

February 18, 2015; 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Click here for more information.