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KWA Newsletter – October 2016 Edition
WORD @ WAYS
350 Temple Street NW | Atlanta, GA 30314 | Office 404-475-1941 Fax 404-475-1946www.kippways.org
Dwight Ho-Sang | School Leader Title I School
Upcoming DatesOctober is Bullying Prevention Month
October 3rd – October 7th Fall Break
October 10th Educator’s Work Day
October 11th
Report Card Conferences begin
October 11th – October 14th National School Lunch Week
National Custodian Appreciation Week
October 13th [6pm]PTO meeting
October 17th – 21st American Safe Schools & Bus Safety Week
October 21st Anti-Bullying Rally
October 22nd “Better Together” Garden planting event
(Both Campuses-Please see flyer)
October 24th – October 28th Book Fair Week
Red Ribbon Week
October 25th [8am-9am]Coffee with the Principal
October 27th [5:30pm]Curriculum Night
October 28th Fall Festival
Early Release Day
Principal’s WORDDear Families,
We have made it through the first quarter of the 2016-2017 school year. We have had a successful beginning and look forward to keeping our strong start.
As we reflect, we see our culture is pretty strong but we still have things to work on individually and as a collective body. Our implementation of Restorative Practices with our varied use of circles has contributed greatly to our cultural growth.
We have seen an increase in parental engagement and involvement. Your engagement keeps our scholars engaged for various reasons. All of these efforts add to our success as a school.
While our school was affected indirectly by the loss of Terence Crutcher, a KIPP parent, our social consciousness has been raised with the terrible loss from our KIPP nation in Tulsa. Please know that as a school and a region, we stand with our KIPP cousins abroad and here in the city. Please stay connected to know what we are doing as a school community to stand against injustice.
I am excited at what we have been able to accomplish thus far, and I only expect the year to even better.
All the best,
Dwight Ho-Sang
Presenters and Ambassadors: Career Day 9/23/2016
Title I2016-2017
KWA Newsletter – October 2016 Edition
Information provided by our schoolcounselor Mrs. Little([email protected])
350 Temple Street NW | Atlanta, GA 30314 | Office 404-475-1941 Fax 404-475-1946www.kippways.org
Dwight Ho-Sang | School Leader Title I School
Upcoming DatesOctober is Bullying Prevention Month
October 3rd – October 7th Fall Break
October 10th Educator’s Work Day
October 11th
Report Card Conferences begin
October 11th – October 14th National School Lunch Week
National Custodian Appreciation Week
October 13th [6pm]PTO meeting
October 17th – 21st American Safe Schools & Bus Safety Week
October 21st Anti-Bullying Rally
October 22nd “Better Together” Garden planting event
(Both Campuses-Please see flyer)
October 24th – October 28th Book Fair Week
Red Ribbon Week
October 25th [8am-9am]Coffee with the Principal
October 27th [5:30pm]Curriculum Night
October 28th Fall Festival
Early Release Day
Principal’s WORDDear Families,
We have made it through the first quarter of the 2016-2017 school year. We have had a successful beginning and look forward to keeping our strong start.
As we reflect, we see our culture is pretty strong but we still have things to work on individually and as a collective body. Our implementation of Restorative Practices with our varied use of circles has contributed greatly to our cultural growth.
We have seen an increase in parental engagement and involvement. Your engagement keeps our scholars engaged for various reasons. All of these efforts add to our success as a school.
While our school was affected indirectly by the loss of Terence Crutcher, a KIPP parent, our social consciousness has been raised with the terrible loss from our KIPP nation in Tulsa. Please know that as a school and a region, we stand with our KIPP cousins abroad and here in the city. Please stay connected to know what we are doing as a school community to stand against injustice.
I am excited at what we have been able to accomplish thus far, and I only expect the year to even better.
All the best,
Dwight Ho-Sang
Explain situations (when it’s appropriate). Help the child understand the cause of a stressed situation. We often fail to realize how easily young children can begin to react properly once they understand the cause of their frustration. This is a very powerful tool that can be used to educate about the true source of their feelings and emotions. Talk to your children about their feelings about the stressful situation: (1)How the child views the situation/incident (the child’s perspective),(2) What the child feels (teach them feeling words….hurt, sad, angry, disappointed, afraid, etc.), and (3) What the child can do to appropriately deal with their feelings (talk, journal, draw, read, play, listen to relaxing music, etc.). (Adapted from Responding to the Angry Child, http://childdevelopmentinfo.com/parenting/angry_child.shtm)
Parental EngagementCome…
1. PTO meetings2. KPU’s3. Academic nights4. Volunteer day/night/special events
Share…
5. Participate in surveys6. Answer questionnaires7. Give details in feedback
Remember…It takes engagement from all for our scholars to reach the pinnacle of success.
Parent to Parent (Advice)
I believe my scholar’s teacher cares but I do not think enough time is given to my scholar when the work is too challenging. What should I do, as a parent?
Always feel free to reach out to your scholar’s teachers. The cell phone system, email, text messaging system has been set up for the scholars and for you, the parent, as well. Find out from the teacher what you can do at home to support your scholar with review and strengthening of basic skills. Attend conferences, academic nights, tutorials. Use the online resources provided by the school.
Restorative Practices Tip
When having a family discussion, use some of the same principles that are used in school circles. Use a talking piece to determine who the only speaker is. Remember to respect the opinion even if you do not agree. When it is your “turn” to speak, explain why you feel the way that you do, not just do as I say. Vulnerability is acceptable and will build rapport with your child.
Online Tools for Homework and Study Skillswww.thinkthroughmath.com – (6th through 8th grades) Students can practice grade level mathematics to strengthen and reinforce math skills.www.zearn.org – (5th grade) Students practice blended learning aligned with Eureka curriculum.www.Easybib.com – Students can type in a website or source name automatically generate a citation.www.Prezi.com – A cloud-based presentation tool that can make presentations more dynamic and fun.www.Quizlet.com – Students can create flashcards and study guides to review material online or on a mobile device. www.Storybird.com – This site helps students create a story or poem using a variety of illustrations.www.KhanAcademy.org – Brief tutorials on a wide array of topics and grade levels.
Sign up for KWA PTO in less than 2 minutes by visiting
https://edbacker.com/d/kipp-ways-academy-parent-membership
KIPP WAYS Academy PTO Executive Board
Latanya Lowery (President) [email protected] - 404-932-5352
Open opportunity (Vice President)
Randy Brown (Treasurer)[email protected] - 404-290-6016
Shameka Dunbar (Secretary)
In The Know: Please ALWAYS keep your contact information up to date! Email, text and/or electronic blasts are the best way to stay informed. Need to change your information? It must be done in writing. Contact the main office to get the form.
Stay Connected
See the new FEATURED PARENT & FEATURED TEACHER on the main bulletin board at the main office. Would you like to be featured? See Ms. Goodman-Cook for more information!