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Character Strengths and Writing
November 11, 2016, Volume 9,#16
A message from our principal…
Great day Team and Family:
This has been an unusual, yet strengthening week for our community. Our scholars
asked intelligent questions about the result of the presidential election and how it
may impact them and their community. Our discussions centered on the need for
higher education, informed political knowledge, and the purpose of voting and being
productive citizens. I continue to be amazed at the intellectual genius, optimism, and
social intelligence of our KIPPsters who remain aware of local, national, and
international issues.
The months of November and December are very important for our scholars,
parents, and staff. First and foremost, our scholars take the MAP and benchmark
tests. Along with these tests, our scholars must finish the first semester strong, by
completing all assignments and projects in excellence. Parents, KIPPsters receive
their progress reports today. Talk to your KIPPsters about their grades. Ask them
what they are doing in school everyday. Ask questions about their classwork,
homework, quizzes, and tests. Read the Connections newsletter every week, and get
engaged in KSFA
events.
Let us congratulate our
football team for a
well played season.
Although we did not
make the playoffs, our
KIPPsters learned the
importance of a strong
work ethic.
Congratulations to our
cheerleaders. They are
the 2016 Luke Sports
Champions!
Basketball season
begins tomorrow. Our
boys team plays Fulton Leadership at Ebster Recreation. We have one week before
our Thanksgiving break, let us make it a great one. As usual, thanks for all that you
do to ensure the success of KSFA. It is a privilege to be your school principal.
Jondré Pryor
Friday, November 11th
Progress reports go home
Saturday, November 12th
9:00-12:00 debate practice
10:30a KSFA (Boys) vs
Fulton Leadership, Ebster
Recreation Center, Electric
Avenue, Decatur, 30030
Monday, November 14th
4:00-6:00p pom tryouts
4:00-6:00p girls basketball
4:15-5:30p debate practice
Tuesday, November 15th
4:00-6:00p pom tryouts
4:00-6:00p boys basketball
4:00-6:00p girls basketball
Wednesday, November 16th
3:00-5:00p boys basketball
3:30-5:00p theatre rehearsal
3:30-5:00p parent confer-
ences
Thursday, November 17th
4:00-6:00p pom tryouts
4:00-6:00p boys basketball
4:00-6:00p girls basketball
Friday, November 18th
1:30p Early release day
Saturday, November 19th
8:45-10:00a KSFA Busi-
ness Emporium
10:30a KSFA (Boys) vs
Landmark, Ebster Recrea-
tion Center, Electric Ave-
nue, Decatur, 30030
Monday, November 21st -
Friday, November 25th
Thanksgiving Break-
KIPPsters do not report.
Character Strengths and Writing
KSFA VISION
KIPP South Fulton Acad-emy will be known as a school of excellence, a community where our KIPPsters think critical-ly, communicate their thinking effectively (written and verbally), and solve prob-lems. They have the self-advocacy and social in-telligence to engage thoughtfully with others. They display a high level of optimism, grit, and gratitude enabling them to have the opportunity to earn their way into a top-notch high school.
KSFA’s Goal:
The goal of
KSFA is for
every KIPPster to gradu-
ate from college!
A message from Ms. Harris... School Attendance is important.
We know that the holidays are approaching and that the weather is changing. This
can mean absences from school, so here are a few gentle reminders from our
KSFA Handbook in the event your scholar has to be out of school:
The following guidelines have been established to minimize absenteeism. The
Georgia Board of Education allows for documented absences due to:
• Personal illness
• Death or serious illness in the family
• Recognized religious holidays
• Absences caused by order of government
• Inclement weather or dangerous conditions
• Voter registration or voting in a public election, not to exceed one (1) day per
school year
When a student is absent, a parent or guardian must communicate in person or
in writing (via email to teachers and the main office – thar-
[email protected]) with the school. This communication should clearly
state the reason(s) for the absence. For extended absences (3 or more consecutive
days), supporting documentation (i.e. doctor’s note) is required. Furthermore,
once a student has reached 10 cumulative absences for the year, official documen-
tation must be provided in order for any subsequent absences to be excused).
If a student misses the bus or oversleeps, it is the parent’s responsibility to find a
way for the child to get to school. Transportation problems are not considered ex-
cused absences.
In the event that a student is absent for the first part of the day, he or she is still
encouraged to report to school. Scholars who report to school after 12:00 p.m.
(Monday – Friday), however, will be considered absent for the entire school day.
In addition, students who report to school but leave before 10:30 a.m. will be con-
sidered absent for the entire school day.
Excessive absences will be considered in any retention decision. If a student is
absent a total of more than ten days, formal inquiries will be made and reported to
the appropriate law enforcement agency.
In addition, students absent more than fifteen days will be considered for reten-
tion. Students are also expected to arrive on time to school each day. School be-
gins each day at 7:30 a.m. Students who arrive after 7:30 a.m. are considered tar-
dy and will be marked as such on their attendance records. Every three tardies will
count as an absence, which will be considered in all retention decisions. Thank
you!
Tamika Harris, School Operations Manager
Character Strengths and Writing
Writing Vision
KIPP South Fulton Acade-
my scholars will produce
writing with a clear focus
and controlling idea. They
will make complex concep-
tual connections between
themes and ideas presented
in various texts. Through
precise and appropriate
word choice, KIPPsters will
write using a distinct voice
that clearly conveys the tone
and purpose of their
work. KIPPsters will
demonstrate the ability to
pose significant questions;
to describe, interpret, and
analyze texts in order to jus-
tify claims. They will ex-
plore topics fully, think crit-
ically and creatively, and
convey ideas using gram-
matically correct and lucid
language.
A message from Mr. Stucker...
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School Open House
Open House: Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 11:00-2:00 pm
Mass at 10:00 am
Open house: 11:00 am-2:00 pm
See mercycatholic.org for more information
*Note: No registration process is set up, just show up.
Please email me at [email protected] or call me at 404-664-4340 to
schedule a consultation session to develop a list of suitable high schools for your
KIPPster.
Mark Stucker,
High School Placement Director
A message from Dr. Shannon…
Our KSFA Business Emporium is next Saturday, November 19th. Team, if you
have a business, and/or know anyone who has a business, please participate so
that we can network together. Today is the last day to register. We must practice
Ujamaa, cooperative economics, and make certain that we continue to support
each other.
It is an honor to serve with each of
you as we educate future generations.
Lisa Shannon, Ph.D., Parent Liaison
404.328.5471, lshan-
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