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Important Dates

GA Milestones Testing Begins
April 13, 2016

Parent University - Finishing Strong
April 26, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.

Early Release Day - Dismissal Starts at 1:15 p.m.
April 29, 2016

MAP Testing
May 2 - 20, 2016

Parent University - Surviving the Summer
May 10, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.

8th Grade Bridging Ceremony- Impact Church
May 13, 2016 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

8th Grade Dance - Impact Church
May 14, 2016 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

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Issue: # 31
April 11, 2016 
Weekly Bulletin
On Tuesday, April 12, 2016, your scholar received their Tuesday packet. This week's packet included the weekly paycheck and grade report.  6th and 7th grade families also received an EOTY trip flyer.

GA Milestones Testing Schedule
As a reminder testing begins on Wednesday, April 13, 2016.  Please ensure that your scholar is well-rested, present and on-time (7:30 a.m.) each day.  Below is the testing schedule.  Our testing period is from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. each day.

April 13, 2016ELA Section 1 and 2
April 14, 2016ELA Section 3
April 18, 2016Math
April 19, 2016Science
April 20, 2016Social Studies
April 21, 2016Make-Ups

8th Grade Dance and Bridging Ceremony Updates
Details on attire and logistics will be sent home in next week's Tuesday packet and Weekly Bulletin.

8th Grade Bridging Ceremony - Impact Church
May 13, 2016
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

8th Grade Dance - Impact Church
May 14, 2016
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Food Items - What Can Scholars Bring to School?
As we usher in spring, we are noticing an increase in food items being brought into KIPP Vision Academy that are not permitted. Please remember and remind your scholar only water in clear water bottles can be brought and consumed at school. Soda, gatorade, fruit drinks and other such items will not be allowed and will be confiscated. Additionally, only healthy snacks should be brought from home. Chips of any kind, gum and candy are not permitted. We offer snacks daily as we as healthy breakfast and lunch with many healthy food options and encourage your scholar to take advantage of those offerings.
EOTY Trip Updates
8th Grade
It's official, we are going to Washington, DC!  The revised payment dates are listed below.

Total Cost per Student- $450.00
Deposit of at least $150.00- April 15, 2016
Balance Due- May 6, 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.

Click here for an overview of the activities.

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.

Click here for an overview of the activities.

5th Grade
We did receive enough deposits by the deadline to go to Chattanooga, Tennessee!  We are proceeding with this trip as planned.   

The cost is $149.00 and the final balance is due by April 15, 2016. 
Athletics Corner
Boys' Baseball 
April 16, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.
KVA vs. Bunche Middle School
Location: Carver YMCA

Click here for the 2016 - 2017 baseball schedule.

College Prep Series

Atlanta Falcons Kids Day
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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