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Important Dates
March 30, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.
Spring Break - No School for Students
April 4 - 8, 2016
Teacher Planning Day - No School for Students
April 11, 2016
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| Principal's Corner |
Family,
I would like to give some SHINE to those families that read the bulletin (ALWAYS read the bulletin) and as a result will receive credit for TWO additional stamps on their Journey Cards: - Monisha Mason
- Danilelle Mitchell
- Erica Dabney
- Tesha Hollis
- Alicia Bell
- Kenya Hartry
- Cecila Simalton
- Ms. Yashika
- Lenicia Lattimore
- Yildiz Develioglu
- Samantha Clanton
- Kristina Guerra
- Ashley Brown
- Adrienne Foreman
- Latricia Johnson
- Tiffany Carter
- Nicola Irving
- Courtney Sims
- Dorice Bowden
- Ashley Gilbert
- Deanna Sasha Bey
- Valerie Welch
- Tericka Seays
- Shakeivious Kimber
- Kinekia Johnson
- Alfreda Laster
- Breonna Davis
- Makala Fields
- Lisa Webb
- GA Smith
I know that I only asked for 30; HOWEVER, I received the following emails prior to the text going out which stated that I was no longer accepting any more names. Congratulations to YOU! - Mialtrice Aderhood
- Ms. Jonille
- Krystle Stubb
- Krystle Stubbs
- Tiffany Battle
- Lydia S.
- Aja Hill
- Kimberly Hamlett
- Ms. Nikita
- Tyeisha Sneeze
- Pecolia Jennings
Thank you all for your continued support and for doing all that you can to say informed and involved. I appreciate YOU!
Dr. Wheda A. Carletos, Ph.D.
Principal
KIPP Vision Primary School
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Visionary of the Week
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Kindergarten
Quintasha Mason - UWG
Janiya Robinson - GSU
Erin Gas - UGA
Mahki Still - Spelhouse
1st Grade
Tahj Hutchinson - UNC
NA - Spelhouse
Christian Battle - UGA
Kemahri Wright - Wesley
2nd Grade
Demarcus Weems - Morris Brown
Kyleigh Reese - Maryville
Devin Houston - CAU
NA - Emory
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| Week At A Glance |  Here's an overview of what scholars will be learning the week of March 28 - April 1, 2016 (click on the blue links below to view the documents).
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| Partnerships in Action |
Save the Date
3rd Annual KVP Spring Carnival, Saturday, April 23, 2016, 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Please join us for this fun, family event. Grab the family and come to play games, get your face painted, bounce around in the jumpy house, dance with DJ Encore, and munch on some tasty treats. Please check your scholar's homeroom webpage regularly for more information.
Journey Cards
Do you have your 13 stamps already? Do you have even more? Good for you! If you need more stamps please see the options below. Thank you to those of you who have really embraced this new system and have even made it fun.
Here are 13 ways to earn those stamps.
-Volunteer in the classroom
-Attend a basketball or soccer game
-Assist at a Girl Scouts or Cub Scouts Meeting (alternating Wednesdays after school)
-Attend Village meetings, especially on Friday mornings
-Use the KVC Parent Center
-Attend a mini-orientation immediately following Friday Celebration (new parents only)
-Come to Visionary lunch, if applicable
-Join us on a field trip
-Donate gently used KVP uniforms
-Donate new books to your child's homeroom
-Help with a class project from your home (check with the teachers)
-Have your child work on Odyssey for at least 20 minutes over spring break (one stamp)
-Attend the Spring Carnival (LAST opportunity to receive a stamp)
EOTY Trip Payment Deadlines
- 1st grade payment deadline (overnight at the Aquarium) has been extended to Friday, April 1.
- Kindergarten trip payment deadline (day in Atlanta) remains April 1, 2016
- 2nd grade payment deadline (Savannah, GA) remains April 15, 2016
There will be NO further extensions.
Will My Scholar Have Enough Points?
Many of you have expressed concerns about your scholar earning enough points to go on the trip. Please know that we want all scholars to earn their chance to participate in these fun events and have put in place two options that may help them. Please check your scholar's homeroom webpage for more details on these options.
Save the Dates
May 18, 2016
10:00 AM - 12 noon, Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony, Impact Church
Kindergarten scholars must wear:
-a KVP blazer
-white shirt/blouse
-the necktie of the upcoming year, and navy pants for boys
-a navy cross tie and navy skirt for girls
-navy or black socks
-black shoes
May 24, 2016
10:00 AM - 12 Noon, 1st and 2nd Grade Awards Ceremony, Impact Church
1st and 2nd grade scholars must wear:
-a KVP blazer
-white shirt/blouse
-the necktie of the upcoming year, and navy pants for boys
-a navy cross tie and navy skirt for girls
-navy or black socks
-black shoes
Blazers can be purchased in the front office for $35.00 (husky sizes are $40.00). Cross ties and neck ties can be purchased from Charter School Uniforms (date of availability TBA in the next bulletin).
Necktie Colors
Rising first grade- Red and Navy
Rising second grade- Yellow and Navy
Rising third grade- Columbia Blue and Navy
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| UMOJA - Collaborative 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
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| 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/
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| Counselor's & Social Worker's Corner | |
Resources
Travelers Aid of Metro Atlanta
404-817-7070
United Way (emergency assistance) Call or search 2-1-1 database for help Good Samaritan Health Center 1015 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy Atlanta 30318 404-523-6571 Hours: Monday 7:30am-8:00pm Tuesday-Thursday 7:30am-4:00pm Friday 7:30am-12:00pm & Limited Saturdays, Wednesday Evenings Good Samaritan Health Center provides Medical, Dental, Health Education, Counseling and Social Services. Fee charges are by sliding scale. If you are a first time patient you will need to bring photo identification, $50 and proof of income (W2 or 3 consecutive paycheck stubs) to determine your payment. W-2's, current paycheck stubs, unemployment letters from the unemployment office or letters from employers are all suitable as proof of income. Your Respite 770-518-4779 Provides temporary respite services for special needs children under 18 years.
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