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FAMILY HANDBOOK
730 Concourse Village West, Tower DBronx, NY 10451
Tel: (718) 943-3737
Fax: (718) 292-7199
Email: [email protected]
www.kippnyc.org
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
Welcome to the KIPP Academy Elementary team and family! As a fourth year founding team of
families, students, and staff, we are beginning to build this foundation of early education and
character together. We are committing to helping our children develop the necessarycharacter and academic skills and habits necessary to succeed in middle school, high school,
college, and the world beyond. We believe in working together to provide opportunities so
that our children grow up to have happy, healthy, and successful lives.
Whether our KIPPsters are in the classrooms sequencing the events ofA Chair for My Mother,
at the Bronx Zoo applying their knowledge of the needs of animals to live and survive,
performing at our winter show, identifying their reading levels, or practicing their SPROUT
values, they truly embody what it is to be a KIPPster. We practice being nice and working
hard. We practice SLANTing, tracking the speaker, echoing the question, public speaking, and
smiling. Due to the tremendous grit, love, hope, communication, and support, we know our
KIPPsters will certainly do amazing things. We are always excited about the infinitepossibilities, and beginning the first KIPP elementary school in New York City is one step
towards achieving those possibilities. These are truly exciting times, and we are so glad that
you are part of it!!!
We recognize that these efforts take tremendous discipline and dedication, which can only be
done with the joint efforts of families, staff, and our students themselves. In our attempts at
continued open communication and access to information, we have prepared a handbook
regarding the schools structure, attendance, schedule, culture, and academics, along with
other pieces of information we think you will find helpful. Hopefully, this handbook will serve
as a useful resource to answer any questions that you may have. Please keep it handy so thatyou may refer to it when necessary.
We look forward to an exciting and positive year! Once again, welcome to our fourth founding
year, which is filled with the promise of greatness, enthusiasm, love, and dedication. Please feel
free to contact us if you have any questions, compliments, comments, or concerns. We look
forward to hearing from you!
Thank you for your faith and support,
Carolyn Petruzziello
Principal
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................. 3
WHO WE ARE ................................................................................................................................................... 5
KIPP MISSION ................................................................................................................................................................... 5
OUR BEGINNING .............................................................................................................................................................. 5
KIPP ACADEMY CREDO: .................................................................................................................................................... 5
KIPP CREDO: ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5
At KIPP, we believe. ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
KIPP COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE ............................................................................................................................... 6
SOME OF WHAT EVERY KIPPSTER LEARNS DURING WEEK ONE........................................................................... 7
KIPP ACADEMY STAFF PHONE LIST ........................................................................................................................ 9
GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................................... 11
ENROLLMENT ................................................................................................................................................................. 11
DOCUMENTS NEEDED BY THE SCHOOL..11
WHO SHOULD I ASK? ..................................................................................................................................................... 11ATTENDANCE ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
FOOD SERVICES .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
TRANSPORTATION ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
DIMISSAL 12
FIELD TRIPS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 13
COMMUNICATING WITH STAFF AND TEACHERS ........................................................................................................... 13
CELL PHONE USAGE ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
PERSONAL BELONGINGS ................................................................................................................................................ 13
ORDERING T-SHIRTS 13STUDENT DRESS CODE POLICY VIOLATION .13
STUDENT DRESS CODE POLICY....................................................................................................................................... 14
HEALTH AND SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................... 15
IMMUNIZATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................... 15
REPORTING A CHILDS SICKNESS .................................................................................................................................... 15
ILLNESS DURING SCHOOL HOURS .................................................................................................................................. 15
COUNSELING SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 15
CALENDAR AND SCHEDULE .................................................................................................................................. 16
START/END DATES ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
VACATIONS/HOLIDAYS ................................................................................................................................................... 16
SCHOOL CLOSINGS (BAD WEATHER) .............................................................................................................................. 16
SUMMER SCHOOL .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
SATURDAY SCHOOL ........................................................................................................................................................ 16
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ..................................................................................................................................... 16
SCHOOL SCHEDULE ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
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ACADEMICS - WORK HARD............................................................................................................................... 21
HOMEWORK................................................................................................................................................................... 21
CHEATING/PLAGIARISM ................................................................................................................................................. 21
PROMOTION TO THE NEXT GRADE ................................................................................................................................ 22
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT ........................................................................................................................................ 23
WHAT ARE A FEW WAYS I CAN GET INVOLVED? ........................................................................................................... 23
MEET THE KIPP AES STAFF ................................................................................................................................... 24
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WHO WE ARE
KIPP MISSIONKIPP Academy Elementarys mission is to teach our students to develop the academic and character skills
necessary to succeed in high school and college, to be self-sufficient, successful, and happy in the
competitive world, and to build a better tomorrow for themselves and us all.
OUR BEGINNINGWe founded KIPP Academy Elementary in 2009-2010. We had a stellar first year with 91% of our students
meeting and exceeding our end of Kindergarten benchmarks in reading, math, science, social studies, music
and physical education. We are off to a great start, but we are not the only KIPP school in NYC.
In 1995, KIPP Academy (Our middle school) opened in the South Bronx serving 45 fifth graders. This year,
KIPP Academy will serve approximately 250 students in fifth through eighth grade.
KIPP Academy Middle School and Elementary are part of KIPP NYC which currently serves over 2,955
students and alumni at five middle schools (Harlem, Crown Heights, South Bronx, and Washington Heights),
one high school and three elementary schools (Harlem, Washington Heights, and South Bronx).
From the beginning, KIPP has focused on developing academic and character skills. Since day one, the key to
this has been the amazing teamwork of parents, students, and teachers all working together.
KIPP ACADEMY CREDO:If there is a problem, we look for a solution.
If there is a better way, we try to find it.
If we need help, we ask.
If a teammate needs help, we give.
KIPP CREDO:
At KIPP, we believe.We believe in the creation of inspired lives
produced by desire, discipline, and dedication.
We are not frightened
by the challenges of reality
but believe that we can change our world
and our place within in it.
We work, plan, create, and dream.
Our talent, character, and integrity
will be the tools we need
to build a better tomorrow.
We believe that we can take
this place, this time, and the people here
and build a better place, a better time,
and a better people.
As a team and a family,
we will either find a way or make one.- Inspired by Providence St. Mel School Motto
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KIPP COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCESchool Commitment
1. TimelinessWe will arrive every day by 7:15 A.M. and remain at school until 5:10 P.M.2. High Quality EducationWe will do whatever it takes to nurture and strengthen our students creativity, knowledge, and
character as we prepare them to excel academically, physically, and socially in secondary schools, colleges, and life.3. Support and RespectWe promise to respect, appreciate, and support every student. We will work together with you for
the benefit of your child and all the children attending KIPP Academy Elementary School.
4. CommunicationWe promise to communicate regularly with parents about their childs progress and make ourselvesavailable in person and by phone. We will return parent phone calls within 24 hours.
5. Civility CodeWe promise to maintain a high level of civility in our communication with you and your child. We believethat we are on the same team and we will conduct ourselves respectfully and professionally.
6. HomeworkWe will assign productive, worthwhile homework each night to reinforce and support skills and conceptslearned in class.
7. FairnessWe will address the values of KIPP Academy Elementary School consistently and fairly. We promise to keepyou informed of how your child is demonstrating the SPROUT values. When students are disciplined or suspended, or
when students deserve recognition for their accomplishments, we will inform their parents promptly.8. SafetyWe will always protect the safety, interests, and rights of all individuals.
Failure to adhere to these commitments can lead to our removal from KIPP.
Signed: ___________________________________________________ Date: ________________
Parent/Guardian Commitment
1. AttendanceWe will make sure our child comes to school every day. We will schedule doctors appointments, vacations,etc. for days when school is not in session. We understand that there will be consequences for multiple absences.2. TimelinessWe will make sure our child arrives at school every day on time (by 7:45A.M.). We will make sure to
promptly pick up our child at the end of the school day (4:00 P.M. Monday through Thursday and 3:00 P.M.
on Fridays)3. Support & HomeworkWe will provide a quiet space for our child to study. We will check our childs homework every
night and ensure that our child reads and/or is read to every night. We will make sure our child gets enough sleep each
night (at least 8 hours). We will do whatever it takes for our child to learn and perform to his/her optimal ability. We willreinforce the SPROUT values at home.
4. CommunicationWe will make ourselves available to our child, the school, and any concerns they might have. We willreturn phone calls from the school within 24 hours. If we are asked to attend a meeting regarding ourchilds education or
behavior, we will attend. If we have any concerns we will raise them with someone at the school. We will promptly informthe school if my address and/or phone number changes.
5. Civility CodeWe promise to maintain a high level of civility in our communication with the school. We know that we areon the same team and we will conduct ourselves in a respectful and professional manner.6. Dress CodeWe will make sure our child follows the KIPP Academy Elementary School dress code every day.
7. Summer SchoolWe will make sure our child attends every day of Summer School, which we understand will take placeAugust 20thAugust 30th from 8:00am to 1:30pm. We will schedule our family vacations outside of this time.
8. Saturday SchoolWe will attend Saturday School with our child once a month starting in September from 9:00 until11:00. If we are unable to attend Saturday School, we will make sure a family member older than 18 years of age attendswith our child. If we do not attend, we know that this will count as a regular absence as well.
Failure to adhere to these commitments can cause my child to lose various KIPP privileges and
can lead to my child's expulsion from KIPP.
Signed: ___________________________________________________ Date: ________________
Student Commitment
1. I will Be Nice everyday2. I will Work Hard everyday3. I will do my homework every night and call my teacher if I need help.4. I will follow the directions of my parents and all the adults at school
5. I will live by ourSPROUT values (Serenity, Pride, Respect, Optimism, Understand, Take a
risk)Failure to adhere to these commitments can cause me to lose various KIPP privileges and can lead to my expulsion from
KIPP.
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SOME OF WHAT EVERY KIPPSTER LEARNS DURING WEEK ONEWe are committed to reinforcing common standards of character and academic performance to create a sense of
team and family. We believe that these ideas serve as a great foundation to be carried beyond the five years at KIPP
Academy Elementary. During the first week of summer school every KIPPster learns various songs, sayings and
acronyms to reinforce our mission. We constantly refer to these throughout their time at KIPP. Please review with
your child and help reinforce these standards in and out of school.
I - Be Nice, Work Hard!!!
II- We are a TEAM AND A FAMILY!!!
III SPROUT (Serenity, Pride, Respect, Optimism, Understand and Take a Risk)
IV - SLANT ( Sit Up, Listen, Ask and Answer Questions, Nod your head, Track the Speaker)
V - PETSYs (PLEASE, EXCUSE ME, THANK YOU, SORRY, YOURE WELCOME)
NON-NEGOTIABLE EXPECTATIONS FOR KIPP ACADEMY STUDENTSAll KIPPsters receive general non-negotiable expectations. Please reinforce these with your child.
1) Adherence to the KIPP Commitment to Excellence2) Adherence to the KIPP Credo:
If there is a problem, we look for a solution.
If there is a better way, we try to find it.
If we need help, we ask.
If a teammate needs help, we give.
3) KIPP Shirts remain tucked in at all times.4) Be on-task and present at all times during class. While anyone is speaking, students must track
the speaker. This means that students will always have their eyes and brains on
that person. Students should be sitting properly during class time.
a.5) Be organized and prepared for class. Work should always be completed
and presented neatly. Children should write their names on every
paper. All papers should be kept neatly in folders.
6) KIPPsters must complete HW daily to the best of their abilities. Eachfamily and child has the teachers phone numbers. Please reach out with any
questions.
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7) Students and families should be reading together every night.8) Respond appropriately to all questions. Tone, reactions and non-verbal actions matter.9) Walk quietly and orderly while inside any building.10)We must maintain integritybydoing the right thing without being told. KIPPsters are KIPPsters
in and out of school. Our actions once we leave the building matter just as much as they doinside of the school building.
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KIPP Academy Elementary STAFF PHONE LISTSTAFF MEMBER Telephone Number Email Address
Dan Alvarez
PE Teacher917-749-8280 [email protected]
Mary-Catherine Amadu
Kindergarten Teacher and Grade
Team Leader
917-771-2538 [email protected]
Farrah Bell
Dance Teacher646-872-1937 [email protected]
Elizabeth Buryk
2nd
Grade Teacher646-531-3077 [email protected]
Jessica Butler
Speech and Language Teacher917-858-0004 [email protected]
Desree Cabrall
Dean of Instruction917-568-4977 [email protected]
William Cardenas
Director of Operations917-804-8561 [email protected]
John Carter
2nd
Grade Teacher646-531-2086 [email protected]
Alicia Citro
Special Education Coordinator508-380-9960 [email protected]
Shontay Coleman
3rd
Grade Teacher646-531-3073 [email protected]
Emily Collado
Family Support and School
Counselor
Samantha Coulson
Special Education Teacher646-531-2109 [email protected]
Lynette CrayKindergarten Teacher
917-263-1533 [email protected]
Raul Garza
2nd
Grade Teacher917-776-1813 [email protected]
Brandy Green
2nd
Grade Teacher646-531-2110 [email protected]
Tyritia Groves
1st
Grade Teacher678-662-1784 [email protected]
Alex Haddock
1st
grade Teacher and Grade
Team Leader
917-263-1502 [email protected]
Carmen Isaac1
stGrade Teacher
646-531-2141 [email protected]
Xzavier Jackson
Kindergarten Teacher646-531-2166 [email protected]
Sheena Johnson
Upper Elementary Grade Chair917-553-3704 [email protected]
Bill Kellett
2nd
Grade Teacher646-531-2525 [email protected]
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Christine Kim
Kindergarten Teacher917-263-1519 [email protected]
Sarah Manning
3rd
Grade Teacher646-531-2601 [email protected]
Liz Manno
3rd
Grade Team Leader917-263-1520 [email protected]
Sarah Marlenga
1st
Grade Teacher646-531-2673 [email protected]
Crystal McCreary
Yoga Teacher646-872-9978 [email protected]
Katherine Moran
1st
Grade Teacher646-531-2778 [email protected]
Thomas Murley
Music Teacher and Arts Team
Leader
917-664-6711 [email protected]
Modiegi Notoane-Eugene
Dean of Students917-684-9643 [email protected]
Christian Nuez
School Counselor and FamilySupport Services
917-547-9528 [email protected]
Carolyn Petruzziello
Principal917-414-6390 [email protected]
Tom Philipps
3rd
Grade Teacher646-531-2790 [email protected]
Mauricio Rojas
1st
Grade Teacher917-263-1535 [email protected]
Josie Rosario
3rd
Grade Teacher646-784-1657 [email protected]
Meirelys Ruiz
Kindergarten Teacher646-531-3047 [email protected]
Madeline Scheffler
Kindergarten Teacher917-263-1534 [email protected]
Megan Sharkey
1st
Grade Teacher917-721-1144 [email protected]
Alicia Shaw
Kindergarten Teacher917-263-1506 [email protected]
Ivy Sosa
School Operations Administrator917-263-1528 [email protected]
Sophia Tkac
1st
Grade Teacher646-531-2862 [email protected]
Danielle Torres
Kindergarten Teacher 917-263-1517 [email protected]
Brandi Vardiman
Dean of Instruction917-858-9543 [email protected]
Ana Vargas
Dean of Students917-501-4425 [email protected]
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GENERAL INFORMATIONENROLLMENTEvery year, beginning in the first week of January, KIPP Academy Elementary will begin accepting
applications for our kindergarten, first, second, and third graders for the following year (although very
few students are admitted after Kindergarten). In accordance with our state law, admissions preference
will be granted to siblings as first priority and students living in District 7 as a 2
nd
priority. The lottery willbe held the first week of April.
DOCUMENTS NEEDED BY THE SCHOOLUpon enrolling at KIPP Academy Elementary, the following documents must be submitted for each
student to Mr. Cardenas, Director of Operations:
KIPP NYC Registration FormEmergency Contact Information (update if you move)NYC DOE Student Lunch FormsCopy of Birth CertificateProof of Address (Copy of a Phone Bill, Electric Bill, Lease, Gas Bill, etc)Immunization Records/Health RecordsIEP (individualized Educational Plan)/504 Accommodations (if applicable)Home Language Survey (if applicable)
WHO SHOULD I ASK?At times, you may have questions about KIPP Academy Elementary. Below is a quick list of common
concerns and to whom you can ask for more information.
CONCERN STAFF MEMBER
Lunch Forms, Emergency Forms, Immunization Records, etcMs. Sosa
Lost bus passMs. Sosa
Ordering KIPP shirtMs. Sosa
I have concerns about my childs social adjustment
Mr. Nuez or Ms. Collado (School Counselors and
Family Support)
My child has an IEP/504 AccommodationsMs. Citro
My child will be absent or late
Ms. Sosa
I have questions about my childs academic progressYour childs teachers
I have questions about school activities (permissions slips etc)Your childs teachers
I have overall concernsMrs. Petruzziello (Principal)
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ATTENDANCEAttendance is extremely important at KIPP Academy Elementary. We encourage students and families
to arrive to school on time. As the old saying goes, If youre five minutes early youre late. KIPP
Academy Elementary students arrive at 7:45 a.m. Monday Friday, and remain at school until 4:00 p.m.
(3:00 p.m. on Fridays). On appropriate Saturdays, school will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 11:00 a.m.
If your child is going to miss school because of an illness, please call Ms. Sosa as soon as possible. All
absences should be followed up the next day with a note signed by a parent, guardian or doctor. KIPPstaff will call to verify all absences.
If your child is running late or will miss a portion of the day due to a doctors appointment please call
Ms. Sosa. (Please try to arrange doctors appointment outside of the school schedule. Please speak to
Ms. Petruzziello if there are any concerns). Students who arrive late will be given a late pass. If your
child is absent, Ms. Sosa will follow up with a phone call.
All absences and latenesses are noted on report cards. Students are responsible for all missed
assignments and parents must arrange a way to complete all missed assignments and homework.
Since missing class affects academic achievement, repeated absences may be reflected in the studentsgrades. If a student is repeatedly absent, Ms. Petruzziello, Mrs. Notoane-Eugene, Mr. Nunez, teacher(s),
student and parent/guardian will meet to address the issue. In addition, students who have 10 or more
absences without doctors notes (3 lates equal one absence) run the risk of missing field trips and
celebrations. PLEASE READ AND SIGN KAES ABSENCE AND DISMISSAL POLICY ADDENDUM
FOOD SERVICESAll families must fill out a federal free/reduced lunch form by Thursday, September 13
that the
latest. Families that qualify will receive a free/reduced pricing for lunch. The full price for lunch is $1.50
and is subject to change as New York City Department of Education policies change.
Breakfast will take place from 7:15 7:45 a.m., Monday Friday. Lunch will take place from 11:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m. depending on grade level. Families may also choose to send a bag lunch. However, the
school is unable to assume responsibility for refrigerating or warming lunch brought from home. Please
inform the school if your child has any food allergies.
TRANSPORTATIONStudents living more than mile in distance from the school, but less than 1 mile, will receive a
Reduced-fare Metro Card for public transportation. Students living greater than 1 mile from the school
will receive a Full-fare Metro Card for public transportation. It is each families responsibility to hold
onto the Metro Card. Parents are expected to pick up or make special arrangements for students
remaining after school for detention, tutoring, or special activities.
DISMISSALParents must provide contact information (name and telephone number) for any person authorized to
pick up their child. If the person picking up child is not the parent/legal guardian of the child, they must
a) be given explicit written permission to pick up the child and b) be 18 years or older. For any person
who is NOT authorized to pick up a child, the school MUST receive a legal document (i.e. court order)
stating that the person is NOT allowed to pick up the child. Please speak to Mrs. Petruzziello if there are
any concerns. PLEASE READ AND SIGN KAES ABSENCE AND DISMISSAL POLICY ADDENDUM
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FIELD TRIPSOur students and families look forward to various opportunities, especially our field trips. Each year,
KIPP teachers plan several field trips that complement the curriculum, including travels to the local
museums and parks, walks over the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, Colombia University
basketball games, ice skating, the Bronx Zoo amongst other New York City sites. Students earn these
trips based on their behavior, attendance, and academics. In addition, the school reserves the right to
remove a student from a trip or prohibit them from going for any reason that jeopardizes the physical or
emotional well-being of themselves or others. A parent/guardian MUST sign a permission slip in orderfor their child to attend a field trip.
COMMUNICATING WITH STAFF AND TEACHERSPart of the success of KIPP Academy Elementary is the open communication between parents, students,
and teachers. In an effort to help with this, we give all telephone numbers of KIPP Academy Elementary
staff (see previous staff list in this handbook). Students and parents should feel free to call staff
members for any reason. This is also a good chance to get help, if necessary, with homework. If you or
your child is trying to call a teacher but they dont answer, please leave a message explaining the reason
for the call, your full name and telephone number and allow time to return your call. All teachers will
return your call within twenty-four hours. In addition, in the event of an emergency, please feel free to
call Mrs. Petruzziello, Mrs. Notoane-Eugene, Mrs. Vargas, Mr. Nuez, or Ms. Collado (our Family Supportand School Counselors).
CELL PHONE POLICYPlease be advised that cell phones are not permitted at school for any reason. If a child brings a cell
phone to school, it will be confiscated and returned only to a parent or guardian. If you need a message
relayed to your child, please call the school directly or a KIPP Academy Elementary staff member.
PERSONAL BELONGINGSStudents should ensure that any personal belongings they bring with them to school are appropriate for
school and do not pose any type of physical or emotional risk to themselves or others. In addition,
students are not permitted to bring soda, gum, candy, toys of any kind to school without priorpermission. All toys, cards, games and electronics not specifically authorized by the Principal, Mrs.
Petruzziello, will be confiscated and returned only to parents and guardians. Finally, please note that
the school is not responsible for any personal belongings brought to school.
ORDERING T-SHIRTSPart of the KIPP Academy Elementary uniform is that all students must wear a KIPP shirt. Please see the
student dress code policy, below, for additional information.
Shirts can be purchased in the office during Survey Days (August 16th and 17th), before 7:45 a.m. arrival,
and after dismissal at 4 p.m. If you need to make special arrangements for purchase of uniforms, please
contact Ms. Sosa.
STUDENT DRESS CODE POLICY VIOLATIONPlease read below Student Dress Code Policy. Upon 1 st dress code violation, a call will be made home to
report violation. On a 2nd violation, the child will sit in the main office until someone from home brings
them what they need to be in dress code.
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Student Dress Code Policy
1. Students are to wear a KIPP shirt every day. Their KIPP shirts must be fully visible at all times within thebuilding. Long sleeve shirts may be worn underneath KIPP shirts. There will be KIPP long-sleeve shirts and
sweatshirts available for colder weather.
2. All KIPP shirts are to be tucked in AT ALL TIMES and worn appropriately.3. Friday Dress Code On Fridays ONLY, students can wear college t-shirts, other KIPP schools t-shirts, or any
other KIPP t-shirt he/she has earned (basketball, field day, etc.)
4. All pants must fit around the waist. Boys must wear a belt every day. (Belts should be of appropriate sizeand nature ie: no large-faced images or symbols which may pose as a distraction).
5. Jeans may not be excessively baggy and may not cover the shoes.6. Students may not wear jogging pants, sweat pants, or shorts. Shorts are permitted if the weather is
above 85 degrees and must be of appropriate length and in khaki or jean.
7. Students may not wear sleeveless or cut-offshirts, blouses, or dresses.8. Students may not wear inappropriately tight clothing.9. Girls may not wear skirts that are inappropriately short (more than 3 inches above the center of their knee)
or that have inappropriately long slits (above their knees). Girls are encouraged to wear shorts under their
skirts as we sit on the carpet a lot.
10.Students may not wear hats, caps, do-rags, or other head coverings in the school (except in the case ofreligious observance).
11.For safety reasons the following jewelry will not be permitted at KIPP Academy: necklaces outside of shirt,chains, chokers, multiple finger rings, and dangle earrings. Earrings should not hang from the earlobe
(studs are permitted). Students are permitted one bracelet and one ring to be worn in school. One
necklace may be worn but must remain tucked in at all times.
12.Students may not wear makeup, contacts and hair with color or multiple colors. (Students may use lip balm,such as Vaseline, Chapstick, etc. to moisturize lips. As with any items, these may be taken away for
inappropriate and excessive use).
13.Students cannot wear shoes that show their toes or heels. Wedge shoes are also not allowed.14.Students may not use nail polish or fake fingernail tips. If a child is wearing nail polish, our school will take
off the nail polish before the child can enter the classroom.
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In addition to the above uniform regulations, the following rules apply:
a) Expensive jewelry or large sums of money should not be brought to school.b) The following items may not be brought to school: beepers, cellular phones, iPods, Discmans, or
radios of any kind, and electronic toys (PSPs, Gameboys, etc).
c) Candy, soda, and other unhealthy snacks are not allowed at school
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CALENDAR AND SCHEDULESTART/END DATESSummer School will be from August 20th through August 30th for all grades. School will resume for ALL students
on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. The last day for students will be Wednesday, June 26TH, 2013.
VACATIONS/HOLIDAYSWith a few exceptions, KIPP Academy Elementary will follow the same holiday schedule as the New York City
Department of Education (see below calendar for full details).
SCHOOL CLOSINGS (BAD WEATHER)If the NYC public schools close due to bad weather, KIPP Academy Elementary is closed. Listen to the radio (e.g.
1010 WINS news) or television for the announcement closings/delays of NYC Public Schools. Or, check the
Department of Education website (http://schools.nyc.gov). Additionally, KIPP Academy Elementary will send a
One Call message to all families confirming school closure.
Once the school day has started, school will not be cancelled early due to weather conditions. Parents should
feel free to pick their children up early in the case of serious weather conditions.
SUMMER SCHOOLSummer school is a critical time to get a head start on the coming school year and as a result all students at KIPP
Academy Elementary must attend school during the summer. Summer school is usually two weeks long. Please
note that unexcused absences in the summer may result in a child being unable to attend one of the s chools
field trips throughout the year.
SATURDAY SCHOOLOn appropriate Saturdays, all KIPP Academy Elementary students are expected to attend Saturday school from
9:00-11:00AM with a parent/guardian or a sibling over the age of 18. During this time, families and students will
participate in a workshop and then classes of their choosing.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIESAll KIPP Academy Elementary students participate in various extra-curricular activities. Students will have music,
dance, yoga, and PE on alternating days throughout the school year. Beginning in October, there will be several
classes offered for students to sign up for and stay after school for.
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SCHOOL SCHEDULEStarting September 4th, all students will start school at 7:45am and will remain until classes are dismissed at
4pm, Monday through Thursday, 3:00pm on Fridays, and some Saturdays from 9am to 11am.
Below is a sample of your childs daily schedule.
SAMPLE OF A KIPPSTERS DAILY SCHEDULE
7:30-8:00 Breakfast
8:00-8:15 Journals/Shared Reading
8:20-8:50 Calendar/Morning Message/SR
8:50-10:20
Guided Reading (Group 1)
Phonics (Group 2)
Literacy Center (Group 3)
10:20-10:40 Snack/bathroom
10:40-11:45 Math (Centers/DI)
11:45-12:45 Lunch/Recess
12:45-1:15 Nap/DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) time
1:15-2:10 Gym/Music/Dance/Yoga
2:10-3:05 Science/SS
3:05-4:00 Centers
4:00 Dismissal
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KIPP ACADEMY Elementary CALENDAR 20122013
August 16th
August 17th
Family Survey Days
August 20th
August 30th
Summer School for all grades
SEPTEMBER
September 3rd
Labor Day (SCHOOL CLOSED)
September 4th First Day of School for StudentsSeptember 14
thProfessional Development Day (NO SCHOOL)
September 17th
& 18th
Rosh Hashannah (SCHOOL CLOSED)
September 19th
MAP testing begins all grades
September 26th
Yom Kippur (SCHOOL CLOSED)
September 27th
Back to School Night 4pm-6pm
OCTOBER
October 5th
Q1 Progress Reports Distributed
October 8th
Columbus Day (SCHOOL CLOSED)
October 12th
Coffee and Conversations with the Principal and Deans (7:45am)
October 13th
Saturday School
October 18
th
Half Day for Students 12pm Dismissal
NOVEMBER
November 2nd
1st
Quarter Ends
November 6th
Election Day (THERE IS SCHOOL TODAY!!!)
November 8th
Q1 Report Card Day (NO SCHOOL)
November 9th
Coffee and Conversations at 7:45am
November 10th
Saturday School - Family Feast 12pm -2pm***
November 12th
Veterans Day (SCHOOL IS IN SESSION)
November 12th
Q1 Awards Ceremony 7:45am to 8:35am
November 16th
Professional Development Day (NO SCHOOL)
November 19th
23rd
THANKSGIVING RECESS (SCHOOL CLOSED)
November 26th
School begins again
DECEMBER
December 5th
Half Day for Students 12pm Dismissal
December 8th
Saturday School
December 13th
Q2 Progress Reports Distributed
December 13th
Coffee and Conversations 7:45am
December 13th
Winter Show, 5pm to 6pm
December 14th
Professional Development Day (SCHOOL CLOSED)
December 20th
1pm dismissal
December 21st
- Jan. 1st
WINTER RECESS (SCHOOL CLOSED)
JANUARY
January 2nd
School Begins AgainJanuary 2
ndLottery registration starts for new students
January 5th
Saturday School
January 14th
MAP testing begins
January 18th
2nd
Quarter Ends
January 18th
Coffee and Conversations 7:45am
January 21st
MLK Day (SCHOOL CLOSED)
January 24th
Q2 Report Card Day (NO SCHOOL)
January 28th
Q2 Awards Ceremony 7:45am to 8:35am
FEBRUARY
February 2nd
Saturday School
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February 8th
Coffee and Conversations 7:45am
February 15th
Professional Development Day (NO SCHOOL)
February 18th
22nd
MID-WINTER BREAK (SCHOOL CLOSED)
February 25th
Students return to school
MARCH
March 1st
Q3 Progress Reports Distributed
March 8
th
Coffee and Conversations 7:45amMarch 9
thSaturday School
March 15th
Professional Development Day (SCHOOL CLOSED)
March 25th
Apr. 2nd
SPRING BREAK (SCHOOL CLOSED)
APRIL
April 3rd
Students return to school
April 4th
KIPP NYC lottery for new students
April 5th
3rd
Quarter Ends
April 11th
Q3 Report Card Day (NO SCHOOL)
April 12th
Professional Development Day (SCHOOL CLOSED)
April 16th
-18th
NY State ELA Exams for 3rd
Grade ONLY
April 19th
Coffee and Conversations 7:45am
April 20th Saturday School
April 22nd
Q3 Awards Ceremony 7:45am to 8:35am
April 24th
- 26th
NY State Math Exams for 3rd
Grade ONLY
April 29th
MAP testing begins
MAY
May 11th
Saturday School
May 15th
Half Day for Students 12pm Dismissal
May 17th
Q4 Progress Reports Distributed
May 17th
Coffee and Conversations 7:45am
May 27th
Memorial Day (SCHOOL CLOSED)
JUNE
June 14th
Coffee and Conversations 7:45am
June 15th
Saturday School (KAES Carnival)
June 20th
End of Year Show, 5pm to 6pm
June 21st
1pm Dismissal
June 26th
Last Day of School (1pm dismissal after ceremony)
June 26th
End of the Year Awards Ceremony All Grades
NOTE: Summer School 2012 WILL take place in mid to late August, please plan your family vacations for July and beginning
of August. It is mandatory that ALL students are at summer school each year.
If there are any changes in the calendar, the school will send an updated notice prior to the change.
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A) Student and Staff HolidaysLabor Day August 31
st& September 3rd
Rosh Hashannah September 17th
& 18th
Yom Kippur September 26th
Columbus Day October 8th
Thanksgiving Recess November 19th
23rd
Winter Recess December 21st
January 1st
MLK Day January 21st
Mid-Winter Break February 18th
22nd
Spring Recess March 25th
April 2nd
Memorial Day May 27th
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B) Professional Development Days (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)September 14
th
November 16th
December 14th
February 15th
March 15th
April 12th
C) Report Card Days (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)November 8th
January 24th
April 11th
D) 12pm Half Days for StudentsOctober 18
th
December 5th
May 15th
E) 1pm Half Days for StudentsDecember 20th
June 21st
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ACADEMICS - WORK HARD
HOMEWORKA key part of the academic program of KIPP Academy Elementary is the homework that every KIPPster will
receive every night. Homework must be completed at night before it is due. Students will not be allowed to
complete homework during breakfast unless given explicit permission by their teacher. No student is excusedfrom any assignment without the permission of his or her teacher prior to the due date. If a student discovers
that s/he will be unable to complete an assignment, s/he must contact the teacher by phone no later than 9pm
the night before it is due. If the student is unable to contact their teacher for some reason, they must bring a
written note from their parents/guardians.
KEY HW POINTS
There are many points we review with students. Below are constant messages we send to our KIPPsters as we
reinforce the importance of homework. Please review with your child and continue to reinforce accurate,
thorough and timely completion of homework. As always students and parents can call teachers with homework
questions.
Because we are committed to our mission of preparing our students for middle school, high school,college and the world beyond, we strongly emphasize the accurate and thorough completion of
homework. HW helps students develop grit, self-control, desire, discipline and dedication all of which
are important tools for success.
Each night, students will come home with their homework folder. There is a section that says Left atHome. This is graded work for you to see or important notices that the school is sending home. You
will see another section of the folder, which says Right to School. This is the homework thatneeds to be completed that night and sent back to the school in this folder.
Our children are still developing their homework and work skills; they will need your support at home.At times, many of the assignments will require you to complete them with your child. Please reach out
to the teacher if you need more clarification.
HW completion and effort is logged into Powerschool, which is used to determine grades in each class aswell.
A. MAKE-UP WORK ON DAYS STUDENT IS ABSENTStudents who are absent are expected to make up the class work and homework when they return to
school. All missed, incomplete or incorrect work must be completed. It is the students responsibility to
check with each of his/her teachers to make sure s/he is aware of all assignments. The time generally
allowed to complete this work will be the number of days the student was absent. For example, if a student
was absent for one day, then s/he will have one day to make up any missed work.
Late, incomplete, or missing assignments (for unexcused reasons other than absences) must be made up by
the next day.
B. PARENT SIGNATURE ON TESTSParents must sign all tests and graded assignments, which includes daily reflections. Daily reflections come
home with the student every day and should be signed and sent back to the school. This will help us to
communicate how your child is doing in working hard and being nice.
CHEATING/PLAGIARISM
Cheating is a serious offense. If a student copies another students work or if a student gives another
student his/her work, it is considered cheating (Academic Dishonesty), and the student will receive a serious
consequence for this behavior.
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Plagiarism involves the stealing of someone elses ideas or words as ones own or the imitation of the
language, ideas, and thoughts of another author (or person) and then passing them off as their own original
work. If a student plagiarized and forges a signature, this is also considered Academic Dishonesty. Students
will receive a serious consequence.
PROMOTION TO THE NEXT GRADE
Students may be retained in their grade at the end of the year for any one of, or combination of, the followingfactors:
Failure to meet academic standards of readiness for the next grade: Students who fail (earn below a 3or a 70%) a core subject (Reading, Writing, Math, Social Studies, Science) may be retained. Students who
fail either the reading or math standardized test at the end of the year may be retained as well (when
applicable).
Failure to meet adequate standards of attendance and lateness: Students who miss more than10 days of school times may be retained. Please note that every 3 days late
counts as one day absent.
Failure to meet behavioral standards of readiness for the next grade level: Students whose behavior hasnot shown adequate growth or improvement, or is not at a sufficient level, may be retained.
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FAMILY INVOLVEMENT
As already mentioned, one of the keys to the success of KIPP Academy Elementary is the strong working
relationship between parents, teachers, and children. The key to this is constant communication. It is for this
reason that all KIPP Academy Elementary teachers give out their phone numbers and it is also the reason that
we have a completely open door policy. All KIPP families are welcome to visit the school at any time. In addition
to phone conversations, school visits, home visits by staff, KIPP Academy Elementary also has quarterly
conferences between parents, teachers and children.
Below are some additional ways that parents have gotten involved in the past. If you would like to get involved,
please contact Mrs. Notoane-Eugene or Mrs. Vargas. Also, please feel free to suggest any other ideas you might
have.
WHAT ARE A FEW WAYS I CAN GET INVOLVED?Our families are always asking for ways to get involved. Below are a few ways in which you can do so.
Chaperone and participate in our community service activities Get involved in parent-literacy activities with your child Join our pot-luck dinners, concerts and other events Attend student in-class performances (poetry caf, in class speeches and presentations, cultural
celebrations, and others depending on specific classes)
Attend quarterly awards ceremony Chaperone school trips Patrol after-school to ensure safety of all of our children Attend parent-meetings Stop by the school to sit in on classes (no amount of time is too short) Invite us to your homes for home visits Sit in on panels Inform us of community events or activities we should be participating in Help with Picture Day Carpool with other families Attend parent-teacher conferences Volunteer with enrichment classes and Saturday school classes And of course we are always available to sample delicious home-cooked meals that your child
rants and raves about
Take a leaf from The Giving Tree and fulfill the wishAnd if there are additional volunteer opportunities, please feel free to contact Ms. Petruzziello
directly.
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Meet the KIPP AES Staff
Carolyn Petruzziello Desree Cabrall and Brandi VardimanPrincipal Deans of Teaching and Learning
Modiegi Notoane-Eugene Ana Vargas
Dean of Students Dean of Students
Sheena Johnson Mary-Catherine Amadu and Lynette Cray
Upper Elementary Grade Chair SUNY Plattsburgh - Cardinals
Meirelys Ruiz and Christine Kim Madeline Scheffler and
Georgetown University - Bulldogs Xzavier Jackson
Northwestern University - Wildcats
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Danielle Torres and Alicia Shaw Sarah Marlenga and Alex Haddock
Yale UniversityBulls University of Virgina - Cavaliers
Carmen Isaac and Megan Sharkey Mauricio Rojas and Katie Moran
University of Maryland - Terrapins Notre Dame University - Four Leaf Clovers
Sophia Tkac and Tyritia Groves Raul Garza
University of Temple - Owls Berklee College - Jazzcats
Liz Buryk Brandy Green
New York University - Bobcats Johns Hopkins UniversityBlue Jays
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Bill Kellett John Carter
Mt. Saint Mary UniversityBlue Knights New York University - Bobcats
Joseida Rosario Shontay Coleman
Columbia University - Lions Howard University - Bison
Tom Philipps Sarah Manning
University of Kansas - Jayhawks Syracuse University - Tigers
Dan Alvarez Farah Bell
Physical Education Teacher Dance Teacher
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