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Early Release Day 
(Dismissal starts at 1:15 p.m.)
March 25, 2016

Umoja Dance Recital
March 30, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.
The B.E.S.T. Academy at Benjamin S. Carson

Spring Break - No School for Students
April 4 - 8, 2016

Teacher Planning Day - No School for Students
April 11, 2016

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Issue: # 29
March 23, 2016 
Weekly Bulletin
On Tuesday, March 22, 2016, your scholar received their Tuesday packet. This week's packet included the weekly paycheck and grade report. 

Umoja Dance Recital


Please join us on March 30, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. for our annual KIPP Metro Atlanta Regional Dance Recital - UMOJA! This year, KIPP Vision Academy and KIPP Vision Primary will be participating. You do not want to miss this event! Come cheer as loud as you can as we represent KIPP Vision Campus in a BIG way! 

Location
The B.E.S.T. Academy at Benjamin S. Carson - Auditorium
1890 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, NW - Atlanta, GA 30318

Click here for more information.

EOTY Trip Updates
8th Grade
It's official, we are going to Washington, DC!  The revised payment details and dates will be sent home on Tuesday, March 29, 2016.

Click here for an overview of the trip.

7th Grade
We have an exciting line-up of activities for 7th Grade's Adventures in Atlanta EOY trips.  The activities for May 17 - 20, 2016 are listed below.

Day 1- Andretti's Indoor Carting and Games 
Day 2- Main Event 
Day 3- Activity Pending Executive Approval - Contingency is Medieval Times or Sky Zone 
Day 4- Painting with a Twist & Benihana  

The cost is $105.00 and is due by May 6, 2016.

6th Grade
We also have an exciting line-up of activities for 6th Grade's Adventures in Atlanta EOY trips.  The activities for May 9 - 12, 2016 are listed below.

Day 1- Andretti's Indoor Carting and Games 
Day 2- Main Event 
Day 3- Painting with a Twist & Benihana  
Day 4- Team and Family BBQ (Scholar + 1 Adult - tickets per scholar). Tentative location: Grant Park or Piedmont Park. Get ready for delicious BBQ, dessert, games and fun!

The cost is $100.00 and is due by April 29, 2016.

5th Grade
We did receive enough deposits by the deadline to go to Chattanooga, Tennessee!  We are proceeding with this trip as planned.  The final balance must be paid in full by April 15, 2016.  The total cost per person is $149.00.

Athletics Corner
Girls' Soccer 
Congratulations to the girls' soccer team for an outstanding soccer season!

Boys' Baseball 
March 26, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.
KVA vs. Wesley
Location: Carver YMCA

Click here for the 2016 - 2017 baseball schedule.

Track and Field Championship 
We have several scholars and relay teams that had qualifying times and will be competing in the championship!
March 26, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.
Location: Lakewood Stadium

Click here for the 2016 - 2017 track and field schedule.  
Close Ties in the News

 
Click here to see news coverage of Close Ties' first event, "Kickin it with a Cop".
REVISED - 2016 - 2017 KIPP Metro Atlanta Calendar
There was a change to the Winter Break in February 2017.  Please click below for the revised calendar.

Click here for the Revised 2016 - 2017 School Calendar.

Georgia Department of Public Health Update
The Georgia Department of Public Health has asked school districts to share information regarding the Zika virus as many staff and families plan to travel over Spring Break.

Please click here to review this important information regarding the Zika virus that's spread through mosquito bites.   You can also learn more on their website here: http://dph.georgia.gov/

Resources
Atlanta Falcons Kids Day
Save the date! Atlanta Falcons Kids Day at Mini Camp is set for Wednesday, June 15! 

Admission is free! Don't miss out on this fun filled day for kids - full of prizes, games, activities and a special Atlanta Falcons free giveaway item for the first kids through the gates!

 

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