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FAMILY HANDBOOK
730 Concourse Village West, Tower D
Bronx, NY 10451
Tel (718) 943-3737
www.kippnyc.org
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
Welcome to the KIPP Academy Elementary team and family! As a third 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 infinite possibilities, andbeginning 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 that
you may refer to it when necessary.
We look forward to an exciting and positive year! Once again, welcome to our third 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 ................................................................................................................................................... 5KIPP 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
WHO SHOULD I ASK? ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
ATTENDANCE ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
FOOD SERVICES .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
TRANSPORTATION ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
FIELD TRIPS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 13
COMMUNICATING WITH STAFF AND TEACHERS ........................................................................................................... 13
CELL PHONE USAGE ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
PERSONAL BELONGINGS ................................................................................................................................................ 13
Dress Code .................................................................................................................................................................... 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) .............................................................................................................................. 16SUMMER SCHOOL .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
SATURDAY SCHOOL ........................................................................................................................................................ 16
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ..................................................................................................................................... 16
VOLUNTARY AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ........................................................................................................................ 17
SCHOOL SCHEDULE ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
ACADEMICS - WORK HARD............................................................................................................................... 21
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HOMEWORK................................................................................................................................................................... 21
CHEATING/PLAGIARISM ................................................................................................................................................. 21
PROMOTION TO THE NEXT GRADE ................................................................................................................................ 22
STUDENT ORGANIZATION AND SUPPLIES ...................................................................................................................... 22
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT ........................................................................................................................................ 23
WHAT ARE A FEW WAYS I CAN GET INVOLVED? ........................................................................................................... 23
MEET THE KIPP AES STAFF ................................................................................................................................. 234
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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 1,640
students and alumni at four middle schools (Harlem, Crown Heights, and the South Bronx), one high school
and one elementary.
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 ourselves
available 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 believe
that 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 concepts
learned in class.7. FairnessWe will address the values of KIPP Academy Elementary School consistently and fairly. We promise to keep
you informed of how your child is demonstrating the SPROUT values. When students are disciplined or suspended, orwhen 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 topromptly pick up our child at the end of the school day (4:00 P.M. Monday, through Thursday and 3:30 P.M.
on Fridays)3. Support & HomeworkWe will provide a quiet space for our child to study. We will check ourchilds 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. 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.
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.
Childs name: ______________________________________________ Grade: _________
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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
dalvarez@kippnyc.org
Mary-Catherine Amadu
Kindergarten Teacher
917-771-2538
mamadu@kippnyc.orgJonathan Beeler
1st
Grade Teacher917-553-1908
jbeeler@kippnyc.org
Syrena Burnam
2nd
grade Teacher917-266-2634
sburnam@kippnyc.org
Jessica Butler
Speech and Language Teacher917-858-0004
jbutler@kippnyc.org
Desree Cabrall
1st
grade Teacher and Grade
Team Leader
917-568-4977dcabrall@kippnyc.org
William Cardenas
Director of Operations917-804-8561
wcardenas@kippnyc.org
Alicia Citro
Special Education Coordinator508-380-9960
acitro@kippnyc.org
Emily Collado
Family Support and School
Counselor917-263-1524
ecollado@kippnyc.org
Lynette Cray
Kindergarten Teacher917-263-1533
lcray@kippnyc.org
Raul Garza
Kindergarten Teacher917-776-1813
rgarza@kippnyc.org
Tom Gonzalez
2nd
grade Teacher917-263-1542
tgonzalez@kippnyc.org
Alex Haddock
1st
grade teacher917-263-1502
ahaddock@kippnyc.org
Sheena Johnson
2st
grade Teacher and Grade Team
Leader
917-553-3704 shjohnson@kippnyc.org
Christine Kim
1st
grade teacher917-263-1519
ckim@kippnyc.org
Liz Manno
2nd
grade teacher917-263-1520
emanno@kippnyc.org
Karimah Moreland
Dance Teacher917-263-1531
kmoreland@kippnyc.org
Courtney Morgan1
stgrade teacher
650-714-4961cmorgan@kippnyc.org
Thomas Murley
Music teacher917-664-6711
tmurley@kippnyc.org
Modiegi Notoane
Dean of students917-684-9643
mnotoane@kippnyc.org
Christian NuezSchool Counselor and Family
917-547-9528cnunez@kippnyc.org
mailto:dalvarez@kippnyc.orgmailto:dalvarez@kippnyc.orgmailto:mamadu@kippnyc.orgmailto:mamadu@kippnyc.orgmailto:jbeeler@kippnyc.orgmailto:jbeeler@kippnyc.orgmailto:sburnam@kippnyc.orgmailto:sburnam@kippnyc.orgmailto:jbutler@kippnyc.orgmailto:jbutler@kippnyc.orgmailto:dcabrall@kippnyc.orgmailto:dcabrall@kippnyc.orgmailto:wcardenas@kippnyc.orgmailto:wcardenas@kippnyc.orgmailto:acitro@kippnyc.orgmailto:acitro@kippnyc.orgmailto:ecollado@kippnyc.orgmailto:ecollado@kippnyc.orgmailto:lcray@kippnyc.orgmailto:lcray@kippnyc.orgmailto:rgarza@kippnyc.orgmailto:rgarza@kippnyc.orgmailto:tgonzalez@kippnyc.orgmailto:tgonzalez@kippnyc.orgmailto:ahaddock@kippnyc.orgmailto:ahaddock@kippnyc.orgmailto:shjohnson@kippnyc.orgmailto:shjohnson@kippnyc.orgmailto:ckim@kippnyc.orgmailto:ckim@kippnyc.orgmailto:emanno@kippnyc.orgmailto:emanno@kippnyc.orgmailto:kmoreland@kippnyc.orgmailto:kmoreland@kippnyc.orgmailto:cmorgan@kippnyc.orgmailto:cmorgan@kippnyc.orgmailto:tmurley@kippnyc.orgmailto:tmurley@kippnyc.orgmailto:mnotoane@kippnyc.orgmailto:mnotoane@kippnyc.orgmailto:cnunez@kippnyc.orgmailto:cnunez@kippnyc.orgmailto:cnunez@kippnyc.orgmailto:mnotoane@kippnyc.orgmailto:tmurley@kippnyc.orgmailto:cmorgan@kippnyc.orgmailto:kmoreland@kippnyc.orgmailto:emanno@kippnyc.orgmailto:ckim@kippnyc.orgmailto:shjohnson@kippnyc.orgmailto:ahaddock@kippnyc.orgmailto:tgonzalez@kippnyc.orgmailto:rgarza@kippnyc.orgmailto:lcray@kippnyc.orgmailto:ecollado@kippnyc.orgmailto:acitro@kippnyc.orgmailto:wcardenas@kippnyc.orgmailto:dcabrall@kippnyc.orgmailto:jbutler@kippnyc.orgmailto:sburnam@kippnyc.orgmailto:jbeeler@kippnyc.orgmailto:mamadu@kippnyc.orgmailto:dalvarez@kippnyc.org -
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Support Services
Iricel Payano
K teacher and grade team leader914-720-4063
ipayano@kippnyc.org
Carolyn Petruzziello
Principal917-414-6390
cpetruzziello@kippnyc.org
Mauricio Rojas
1st
Grade Teacher917-263-1535
mrojas@kippnyc.org
Josie RosarioKindergarten Teacher
646-784- 1657jrosario@kippnyc.org
Madeline Scheffler
Kindergarten Teacher917-263-1534
mscheffler@kippnyc.org
Megan Sharkey
Kindergarten Teacher917-721-1144
msharkey@kippnyc.org
Alicia Shaw
1st
grade Teacher917-263-1506
ashaw@kippnyc.org
Ivy Sosa
Office Manager917-263-1528
isosa@kippnyc.org
Danielle Torres
Kindergarten Teacher
917-263-1517dtorres@kippnyc.org
Brandi Vardiman
Dean of Instruction917-858-9543
bvardamin@kippnyc.org
Ana Vargas
1st
grade teacher917-501-4425
avargas@kippnyc.org
mailto:cnunez@kippnyc.orgmailto:cnunez@kippnyc.orgmailto:cnunez@kippnyc.orgmailto:cnunez@kippnyc.orgmailto:cnunez@kippnyc.orgmailto:cnunez@kippnyc.orgmailto:cnunez@kippnyc.orgmailto:ipayano@kippnyc.orgmailto:ipayano@kippnyc.orgmailto:cpetruzziello@kippnyc.orgmailto:cpetruzziello@kippnyc.orgmailto:mrojas@kippnyc.orgmailto:mrojas@kippnyc.orgmailto:jrosario@kippnyc.orgmailto:jrosario@kippnyc.orgmailto:mscheffler@kippnyc.orgmailto:mscheffler@kippnyc.orgmailto:msharkey@kippnyc.orgmailto:msharkey@kippnyc.orgmailto:ashaw@kippnyc.orgmailto:ashaw@kippnyc.orgmailto:isosa@kippnyc.orgmailto:isosa@kippnyc.orgmailto:dtorres@kippnyc.orgmailto:dtorres@kippnyc.orgmailto:bvardamin@kippnyc.orgmailto:bvardamin@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:bvardamin@kippnyc.orgmailto:dtorres@kippnyc.orgmailto:isosa@kippnyc.orgmailto:ashaw@kippnyc.orgmailto:msharkey@kippnyc.orgmailto:mscheffler@kippnyc.orgmailto:jrosario@kippnyc.orgmailto:mrojas@kippnyc.orgmailto:cpetruzziello@kippnyc.orgmailto:ipayano@kippnyc.org -
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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, and second 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 2nd priority. The lottery will be
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:
Registration FormEmergency Form (update if you move)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. Below is a quick list of common concerns and towhom you can ask for more information.
CONCERN STAFF MEMBER
Lunch Forms, Emergency Forms, Immunization Records, etc Mr. Cardenas
Lost bus pass Mr. Cardenas
Ordering KIPP shirt Mr. Cardenas
I have concerns about my childs social adjustment Mr. Nuez (School counselor and Family Support)
My child has an IEP/504 Accommodations Ms. Citro
My child will be absent or late Ms. Sosa
I have questions about my childs academic progress Your childs teachers
I have questions about school activities (permissions slips etc) Your childs teachers
I have overall concerns Mrs. Petruzziello (Principal)
mailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.orgmailto:avargas@kippnyc.org -
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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.(3:30 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. KIPP
staff 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 students
grades. 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.
FOOD SERVICESAll families must fill out a federal free/reduced lunch form in September. 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 8:00 a.m., Monday Friday. 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.
Parents must provide contact information 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 be a) given explicit written
permission to pick up the child and b) be 18 years or older. Please speak to Mrs. Petruzziello if there are
any concerns.
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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.
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. 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 or Mr. Nuez (our family
support and school counselor).
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 prior
permission. 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 thatthe school is not responsible for any personal belongings brought to school.
ORDERING T-SHIRTSPart of the KIPP Academy uniform is that all students must wear a KIPP shirt. Please use the Shirt Order
Form to purchase any KIPP shirts that you would like. Once shirts have been ordered and money has
been submitted, your child will receive the order within 24 hours. Please see Ms. Sosa for order forms.
Please see the student dress code policy, below, for additional information.
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Student Dress Code Information
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 and worn appropriately.3. All pants must fit around the waist. Boys must wear a belt every day. (Belts should be of appropriate size and
nature ie: no large-faced images or symbols which may pose as a distraction).
4. Jeans may not be excessively baggy and may not cover the shoes.5. 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.
6. Students may not wear sleeveless or cut-offshirts, blouses, or dresses.7. Students may not wear inappropriately tight clothing.8. 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.
9. Students may not wear hats, caps, do-rags, or other head coverings in the school (except in the case ofreligious observance).
10. 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.
11. 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).
12. Students cannot wear shoes that show their toes or heels.13. Students may not use nail polish or fake fingernail tips.
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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. If it is necessary forstudents to carry more than $20, the money should be given to a teacher for safekeeping.
b) The following items may not be brought to school: beepers, cellular phones, iPods, Discmans, orradios of any kind, and electronic toys (PSPs, Gameboys, etc).
c) Candy and soda are not allowed at school
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HEALTH AND SAFETY
IMMUNIZATIONSNew York State law requires that all children entering elementary school be immunized against
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, 2 Hepatitis A, 3 Hepatitis B, and
Varicella.
Before a child can be permitted to enter and attend school (subject to the 14-day initial waiverrequirement), parents or guardians must present documentation that their child has received all
required doses of vaccines or that their child has received at least one dose of each of the required
vaccines and is waiting to receive the subsequent doses at the appropriate time intervals. KIPP
Academy must receive a certificate of immunization no later than September 15, 2011. These
requirements can be waived only if a properly signed health or religious exemption is filed with the
school.
REPORTING A CHILDS SICKNESSIf your child is going to miss school because of illness, please call the school as soon as possible. All
student absences should be followed up the next day with a note signed by a parent, guardian or doctor.
KIPP staff will call to verify all student absences. Please let Mrs. Petruzziello know if there are any
medical concerns or special circumstances of which we should be aware.
ILLNESS DURING SCHOOL HOURSIf a child becomes ill or injured during the school day and is not well enough to stay in class, the
parent/guardian will be called to pick the child up. It is necessary to have updated emergency contact
numbers on file in the school office in case no one can be contacted at home. If the person picking up child is
not the parent/legal guardian of the child, they must be a) given explicit written permission to pick up the
child and b) be 18 years or older.
If a child needs to take medicine at school, he/she must give Mr. Cardenas a Medication Authorization form
signed by a doctor and parent with exact dosage and times for student to take medicine him/herself in the
presence of school staff. Medicine needs to be in its original packaging/case. Please contact Mr. Cardenas
for the correct forms for the doctor to fill out. If there are any concerns about medicine, allergies and overallhealth please let Ms. Petruzziello know.
Students with asthma should bring an inhaler prescribed by their doctor to school each day, along with the
Medication Authorization Form described above. Asthmatic students should notify a KIPP staff member as
soon as breathing becomes difficult.
COUNSELING SERVICESThe Family Support and School Counselor at KIPP Academy is available to help any student or parent address
any social, emotional, or academic issue they may be facing. In addition, our Family Support and School
Counselor helps students work through and cope with personal and school related stress. At KIPP every
student is entitled to counseling support and referral services. Counseling support is also extended to KIPP
families in need.
There are several ways in which students may be referred for counseling services:
If aparentis interested in having their child seen by our Social Worker please contact the (socialworker on staff and/or the principal)
Students are able to ask directly to speak with the social worker on staff A student may also be referred at the recommendation of a teacher, social worker or principal
Please understand that we are required to respect the rights and privacy of our students and families and
as a result all information and counseling services are confidential and cannot be shared (except in
instances required by law).
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CALENDAR AND SCHEDULESTART/END DATESSummer School will be from July 18th through July 29th for 1st and 2nd graders and August 29th through
September 1st for K students. This year, school will resume for students on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. The
last day for students will be Wednesday, June 22nd, 2012.
VACATIONS/HOLIDAYSWith a few exceptions, KIPP Academy Elementary will follow the same holiday schedule as the New York City
Department of Education (see 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).
Once the school day has started, school will not be cancelled early due to weather conditions. Parents shouldfeel 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
schools annual fall field trips.
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. Unless otherwise specified,students must continue to follow the standard KIPP Academy dress code on Saturdays. 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 and gym 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 6th, all students will start school at 7:45am and will remain until classes are dismissed at
4pm, Monday through Thursday, 3:30pm on Fridays, and 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 B 10:20-10:27
10:40-11:45 Math (Centers/DI)
11:45-12:45 Lunch/Recess
12:45-1:15 Nap/DEAR time
1:15-2:10 Gym/Music/Dance
2:10-3:05 Science/SS
3:05-4:00 Centers
4:00 Dismissal
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KIPP ACADEMY Elementary CALENDAR 20112012
JULY/AUGUST
July 18th
-July 29th
1st
and 2nd
grade Summer School
August 29th
-Sept. 1st Kindergarten Summer School
SEPTEMBER
September 2nd -5th Labor Day (SCHOOL CLOSED)
September 6th
First Day of School for Students
September 15th
MAP testing begins all grades
September 22nd
Back to School Night 4pm-6pm
September 23rd
Staff development day (NO SCHOOL)
September 29th
&30th
Rosh Hashannah (SCHOOL CLOSED)
OCTOBER
October 7th
Progress Reports Distributed
October 10th
Columbus Day (SCHOOL CLOSED)
October 14th
Coffee and Conversations with the Principal and Deans (745am)
October 15th
Saturday School
October 19th Half Day for Students
NOVEMBER
November 8th
Election Day (THERE IS SCHOOL TODAY!!!)
November 4th
1st
Quarter Ends
November 10th
Report Card Night 4:15pm-7:30pm
November 11th
Veterans Day (SCHOOL IS IN SESSION)
November 12th
Saturday School- Family Feast 12pm -2pm***
November 14th
Awards Ceremony
November 16th
Half Day for Students
November 18th
Coffee and Conversations 3pm
November 21st
-25th
THANKSGIVING RECESS (SCHOOL CLOSED)
November 28
th
School begins again
DECEMBER
December 3rd
Saturday School
December 9th
Professional Development Day (SCHOOL CLOSED)
December 15th
Winter Show, 5pm to 6pm
December 16th
Coffee and Conversations 7:45am
December 16th
Progress Reports Distributed
December 22nd
1pm dismissal
December 23rd
-Jan. 2nd
WINTER RECESS (SCHOOL CLOSED)
JANUARY
January 3rd
School Begins Again
January 3rd Lottery registration starts for new studentsJanuary 6
thCoffee and Conversations 3pm
January 13th
Professional Development Day (NO SCHOOL)
January 16th
MLK Day (SCHOOL CLOSED)
January 17th
MAP testing begins
January 20th
2nd
Quarter Ends
January 21st
Saturday School
January 27th
DATA DAY (NO SCHOOL)
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FEBRUARY
February 2nd
Report Card Night
February 3rd
Awards Ceremony
February 8th
Half Day for Students
February 10th
Coffee and Conversations 7:45am
February 11th Saturday School
February 20th
-24th
MID-WINTER BREAK (SCHOOL CLOSED)
February 27th
Students return to school
MARCH
March 9th
Progress Reports Distributed
March 10th
Saturday School
March 16th
KIPP NYC Professional Development Day (SCHOOL CLOSED)
March 21th
Half Day for Students
March 23rd
Coffee and Conversations 3pm
March 30th
3rd
Quarter Ends
APRIL
April 4th
KIPP NYC lottery for new students
April 5th
-13th
SPRING BREAK (SCHOOL CLOSED)
April 16th
Students return to school
April 18th
Report Card Night
April 19th
Awards Assembly
April 20th
Coffee and Conversations 7:45am
April 28th
Saturday School
MAY
May 7th
MAP testing begins
May 12th
Saturday School
May 18
th
Progress Reports DistributedMay 18
thCoffee and Conversations 3pm
May 28th
Memorial Day (SCHOOL CLOSED)
JUNE
June 9th
Saturday School (KAES Carnival)
June 14th
End of Year Show, 5pm to 6pm
June 15th
DATA DAY (NO SCHOOL)
June 8th
Coffee and Conversations 7:45am
June 22nd
Last Day of School (1pm dismissal after ceremony)
June 22nd
End of the Year Awards Ceremony 9am- 2nd
, 10:30am- 1st
, 12:00pm- K
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 September 2&5
Rosh Hashannah September 29&30
Columbus Day October 10
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Thanksgiving Recess November 21-25
Winter Recess December 23 January 2
MLK Day January 16
Mid-Winter Break February 20-24
Spring Recess April 5-13
Memorial Day May 28
B) 12pm Half Days for StudentsOctober 19thNovember 16
th
February 8th
March 21th
C) 1pm Half Days for StudentsNovember 10th (for report cards)
December 22nd
February 2nd (for report cards)
April 18th (for report cards)
June 22nd
D) Professional Development Days (NO Students)September 23
rd
November 4th
December 9th
January 13th
January 27th
March 16th
June 15th
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ACADEMICS - WORK HARD
HOMEWORK
A key part of the academic program of KIPP Academy is the homework that every KIPPster will receive everynight. 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 excused from 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 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 Staysat Home. 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 return to school. This is the homework that
needs 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 athome. 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 as well.
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 everyday 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.
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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.
Plagiarism involves the stealing of someone elses ideas or words as ones own or the imitation of thelanguage, 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 GRADEStudents may be retained in their grade at the end of the year for any one of, or combination of, the
following factors:
Failure to meet academic standards of readiness for the next grade: Students who fail (earn below a3 or a 70%) a core subject (Reading, Writing, Math, Social Studies, Science) may be retained. Studentswho 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 than 10days 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 behaviorhas not 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 teachers give out their phone numbers and it is also the reason that we have acompletely open door policy. All KIPP families are welcome to visit the school at anytime. 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. 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
Jessica Butler Dan Alvarez
Speech and Language Therapist Physical Education Teacher
Thomas Murley and Karimah Mooreland Brandi Vardiman
Music Teacher Dance Teacher Dean of Teaching and Learning
Emily Collado and Christian Nunez Modiegi Notoane-Eugene
Social Workers Dean of Students
Alicia Citro Carolyn Petruzziello
Special Education Coordinator Principal
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Ivy Sosa and William Cardenas Raul Garza and Mary-Catherine Amadu
Office Manager and Director of Operations Berklee Jazz Cats
Courtney Morgan and Christine Kim Desree Cabrall and Alex Haddock
Georgetown Bulldogs UVA Cavaliers
Tom Gonzalez Ana Vargas and Mauricio Rojas
Seton Hall Pirates Florida Gators
Madeline Scheffler and Megan Sharkey Alicia Shaw and Jonathan Beeler
Northwestern Wildcats University of Wisconsin Phoenix
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Liz Manno Syrena Burnam
Tufts Jumbos UC Berkeley Golden Bears
Iricel Payano and Danielle Torres Sheena Johnson
Columbia Lions Howard University Bison
Josie Rosario and Lynette Cray
SUNY Plattsburg Cardinals
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