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Important Dates
Deadline for Current Student Registration
February 29, 2016 at 11:59 p.m.
Teacher Planning Day- No School for Students
March 14, 2016
Early Release Day
(Dismissal starts at 1:00 p.m.)
March 25, 2016
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| IMPORTANT - Current Student Registration |
The current student registration deadline of February 29, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. is quickly approaching. Avoid long lines and long wait times by completing all of the steps below at home and in advance. Please do not wait until the last day to register. You will not be able to click submit if the required documents have not been uploaded. This feature was added on Friday, February 19, 2016 due to the number of families that submitted incomplete applications. No exceptions will be made for applications that are submitted after the deadline.
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Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting the application without uploading all of the required documents. Once you click submit, you cannot go back into the application. You will have to come to the school and an account administrator will have to login for you
- Not showing the parent's/guardian's name and address as well as the date on supporting documents for residency when scanning the documents. All three must be on the scanned image in order for it to be valid.
- Upload the ID's for emergency contacts in the same order that you listed them on the application. For example, if you listed Lisa Brown as Emergency Contact #1, upload Lisa Brown's ID as Emergency Contact ID #1.
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Registration for current students began on February 11, 2016 and will 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:
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The email was sent on February 11, 2016. By now, you should have received an email with the subject line "KIPP Vision Campus - Current Student Registration is Now Open".
If you did not receive the email, email TKnox@kippvisionacademy.org) - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. Go to https://vimeo.com/125634602 (for uploading using a computer) or https://vimeo.com/155006804
(for uploading using a mobile device) to watch a tutorial on how to use Cam Scanner and how to upload documents.
- Required Documents
- Government issued ID for enrolling parent and all emergency contacts
- Updated Immunizations for 6th and 7th grade students ONLY (FYI for KVP families with scholars at one of our middle schools)
- Proof of Residency
- Deed/Mortgage Statement/Lease (mortgage statements and leases must be dated within 30 days of submission date)
- 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.
- Georgia Power Bill (must be dated within 30 days of submission date)
- 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.
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| Principal's Corner |
Family,
KIPP Vision Primary School is currently amongst the top performing elementary schools in Atlanta Public Schools and ranks amongst the top five KIPP elementary schools in the nation. That is a big deal! We have created an excellent school and you have become used to expecting nothing but the best for your scholars. With that being said, we don't want just anybody on our team, we only want the BEST. Family, I am so excited because the BEST is who we've hired for the 2016-2017 school year! Please join me in welcoming three of the newest members of the KIPP Vision Primary family:
Ashley Miller is a native of Salt Lake City, Utah. After receiving a bachelors degree from Utah State University, she moved to South Carolina to began her first year of teaching. Subsequently, Ashley followed her love and passion for teaching, and truly impacting her students by pursuing her Masters of Education. Ashley is finishing her second year of teaching, yielding district highs on benchmarks. She is incredibly excited to be accepted into the KIPP Vision Primary family, and is looking forward to years full of growth and excellence.
Holly Oglesby is a native of Charleston, South Carolina and was born to teach. Having a BA in Early Childhood Education from the University of Georgia, Holly joins the KIPP Vision Primary team ready to push our scholars to greater heights.
Diamond Joy Luster is an Atlanta native and a KIPP alum. Knowing that she wanted to spend her life serving young people, Diamond majored in Early Childhood Education at Georgia State University. She has spent the past two years student teaching throughout metro-Atlanta and in Istanbul, Turkey and is happy to call KIPP home!
Please join me in welcoming them to the KIPP Vision Primary Family and get ready for what I know is going to be an EXCELLENT year.
The journey continues,
Dr. Wheda A. Carletos, Ph.D.
Principal
KIPP Vision Primary School
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Visionary of the Week
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Kindergarten
Dylan Gay- GSU
Sanaa Miller - UGA
Marcel Brown- Spelhouse
Rylee Cobb - UWG
1st Grade
Trinity Robinson- UNC
Lon'Dahn Thomas - Spelhouse
Taeja Al-Badee - Wesley
Mariah Jackson - UGA
2nd Grade
Safari Slaton- Morris Brown
Jhaya West - Emory
Chasity Brown - Maryville
Jordyn McClusky - CAU
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| Week At A Glance |  Here's an overview of what scholars will be learning the week of February 22 - February 26, 2016 (click on the blue links below to view the documents).
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| Partnerships in Action |
Math Literacy Night
aka Family MATH Game Night
Please join us on Wednesday, February 24 from 5:30-7:00 PM for our 2nd Annual Family MATH Game Night!! It will be an evening of competition, laughter, and most importantly, learning! Bring your KVP scholars (and their siblings) to reinforce and challenge our math knowledge. Will you beat the Greedy Pig? Or will you be a Mind Reader? How about some Addition Fishin' ? You can even Dice-ercise for a healthy mind and body.
This year, come dressed in your homeroom college colors. The homeroom with the greatest percentage attendance will win a pizza party AND a Choice Dress day. Who will represent their class the best?
Come prepared to take home great ideas for family fun that incorporate math literacy. So scholars, turn off that video game and put away that tablet and let's learn!
We can't wait to see you!
End of the Year Trip Payments
Please review the informational flyer for your scholar's trip to ensure you are meeting the payment deadlines. For example, January 29 was the deadline to make the first payment of the payment plan for the second grade trip to Savannah. Please know that full payments will be accepted at any time as long as the final payment date is honored.
Click here for Kindergarten End of the Year Field Trip details.
Click here for 1st Grade End of the Year Field Trip details.
Click here for 2nd Grade End of the Year Field Trip details.
March Madness (the field trip kind)
We have a busy month planned with field trips! Please mark your calendars and submit the online permission slips when they become available. Check the homeroom webpages for more details.
March 9 - (Kindergarten - annual fee paid) Midtown Bowl - parents may join us there
March 16 - (2nd grade - annual fee paid) Atlanta Botanical Gardens - parents may join us there, and be prepared to pay the adult entrance fee of $18.95
March 23 - (Whole School) - Cobb Energy Center - this free performance is closed (by request of the donors, all tickets have been distributed to children throughout Atlanta) Permission slip is now online; please complete by March 16.
March 30 - (1st grade - annual fee paid) - Midtown Bowl- parents may join us there
March 31 - (2nd grade - annual fee paid)- Midtown Bowl- parents may join us there
Title I Meeting - Parent Input on Carryover Funds
Please join us on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 for our 2015 -2016 Title I Carry Over and Expansion Funds Meeting. Your feedback and input is invaluable as we determine how to use the additional funds to further student achievement.
When: Wednesday, February 24, 2016 Time: 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Where: KVC Multipurpose Room
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| Counselor's & Social Worker's Corner |
10 Scientifically Proven Tips for Happy Kids
Happy.
Wouldn't it be great if there was a way we could guarantee this? Of course, like anything in life, there are no guarantees. But as the mom of five boys, I have over the years found (through trial and error, heh) that some tactics do work better than others in the quest for happy kids. Now I have the scientific evidence to back some of them up!
1. Make Sure They Have Plenty of Time for Play
Sure, my boys have their sports, homework, and other extracurricular activities. But they are kids, and I try to remember that their work is really to play. So they have time every day, with few exceptions, to get down to the business of PLAY. (Bonus? On nice days ... a quiet house!)
2. Praise Hard Work All play and now work makes Jack a ... wait. That's not how it goes! When my boys put in effort in a project, I try to remember to praise the work they put into the task. I want them to learn that their efforts are appreciated, even when the outcomes aren't perfect. 3. Instill Traditions Family dinners (or breakfast!), monthly movies, ornaments every Christmas or special birthday rituals ... constancy means safety to kids, and safety means happiness. It's as simple as that! ( source) 4. Let Them Do Their Own Homework I have a friend who always looked over her oldest daughter's homework and corrected any mistakes, helped her with projects, made sure everything was perfect. She did this out of love ... but what she learned is that she was inadvertently telling her daughter that she wasn't capable of completing these tasks on her own when her daughter hit a level she had to handle herself. ( source) 5. Teach Them That Their "Negative" Emotions Are Healthy Nobody likes to be angry, or sad, or scared. These feelings ... well, they FEEL bad. But they are part of being a human, and learning that they are normal and going to happen is important for kids to understand. One great way to explain this to kids is when you are experiencing some of those emotions yourself, "See? Mom can be nervous about things, too! It's just part of life!" Failure means you are taking chances, and we want our kids to go out there and LIVE life! If they aren't failing, they aren't trying new things and figuring out all of the fun things life has to offer. When they are sad that they've failed, see #5. ( source) 7. Don't Compare Them to Each Other ... or to Their Friends It can be tempting to offer up others as "examples." But I've found it's almost always best to resist that temptation. It's really hard to get that point across without making them feel like they are pigeonholed ... kids just tend to hear, "Oh, Sam is the one who is good at dunking basketballs, not me." Or whatever the well-intentioned comparison was. 8. Make Happy Memories Seriously, this is a very real goal of mine. I want to MAKE happy memories for my boys. Maybe that means being goofy, doing something unexpected, planning special one-on-one time with them, etc. In the end, a day is a series of memories. Make them happy ones ... turns out, it can literally made them better adults. ( source) 9. Be a Happy Parent Ah, yes. This one. Often easier said than done. But modeling happiness for your kids is one of the best ways to encourage them to be happy themselves. And it's hard for kids to be happy when their parents aren't. So take care of yourself ... you know how when you're on a plane and the flight attendants tell you to put your own oxygen mask on first so that you're capable to taking care of your children? Same thing applies to happiness. 10. Don't Argue or Discuss Big Issues in Front of Them Considering a big move? Having financial issues? Worried about Grandma? Little ears hear more than we realize, and times of concern and uncertainty can make kids feel unstable and worried. So keep those grown-up discussions under wraps, so kids can be kids. So they can spend their childhood being kids. This parenting gig? It's hard. Nobody expects you to be perfect (and if they DO, they need to take a look in the mirror) ... we all make mistakes. But interjecting some nice cold, hard science into the mix is a nice way to feel good about the job you're doing.
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