K I P P T h r o u g h C o l l e g e — P r im a r y Ed i t i o n By LaChia Gunter K-8 KTC Program Coordinator lgunter@kippmetroatlanta.org

VANDERBILT & KIPP PARTNERSHIP

Use a holistic approach.

Enroll 10 qualified KIPPsters and achieve a 92% 6-yr graduation rate.

Support efforts to identify schol-arships for those who meet the eligibility requirements.

Provide social support for pro-spective and currently enrolled KIPPsters.

Location: Nashville, Tennessee Type: Private Setting: Urban Tuition: $44,542 Undergraduate Population: 6,835 Admissions: Most difficult 6-Year Graduation Rate: 93%

The result of a $1 million gift given in 1873 by Cornelius Vanderbilt, a shipping magnate who was jokingly called The Commodore (though he never served in the Navy), Vanderbilt University has developed a reputation as a highly com-petitive and internationally renowned research school. It ranks particularly well in the fields of education, medicine, law, and business. Its beautiful campus earned “Vandy” a designation as a na-tional arboretum. The Vanderbilt Com-modores are the only private university in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Con-ference. Notable alumni include Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, astronaut Michael Gernhardt, and former Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

MARCH 2015

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Special Points of Interest in This Issue:

See what Partner School and featured program we’re highlighting this month.

Build a socially and emotionally competent scholar.

Join us for a LIVE financial planning for college workshop.

Get tips on how to lower your family’s salt intake.

Create classic silhouette art. (Photo courtesy of momlogic.com)

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KIPP PARTNER SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT : Vanderb i l t Univers i ty

Study Smart Emotional Competency

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College Cash LIVE Workshop!

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Food For Thought Mexican Chili Blend

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Family Enrichment Silhouette Art

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Kids Zone! Fraternities & Sororities

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Campus of Georgetown University

*FEATURED ENRICHMENT PROGRAM: Zoo At lanta Summer Safar i Day Camp

Grades: K-5th Dates: May 26—August 7 Cost: $319 non-member or $259 member Summer is here! Summer Safari Day Camp at Zoo Atlanta offers daily camps that bring out the animal in us all through hands-on learning, nature discovery and wildlife appreciation. For more information about this camp, call 404.624.5822 or e-mail education@zooatlanta.org. Also, if you haven’t submitted your child’s summer plans for a chance to have KIPP Through College pay up to 20% of the cost of the experi-ence, what are you waiting for?! Send an email with the subject “SUMMER EXPERIENCE” to lgunter@kippmetroatlanta.org and tell me:

1. Your child’s name, grade, and school 2. Their intended summer experience, and 3. A contact phone number (in case you win)

Drawing will be held at 12p on Friday, April 3, 2015. Winner must be enrolled in a program and send the invoice to KIPP Through College. KIPP Through College will send funds directly to the program.

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*Neither KIPP Metro Atlanta nor KIPP Through College are affiliated with nor endorse any programs featured in this newsletter. We merely serve as a resource and encourage parents to thoroughly vet the program curriculum and staff prior to enrolling your child.

“School is not a social event!”...or is it? Success within the institution of educa-tion, and by extension life beyond for-mal schooling, is more dependent on social norms than we tend to think. Because it happens in concert with the student’s teachers, administrators, classmates, and family, learning is very much so a team sport.

Our emotions and relationships affect how and what we learn. Have you ever heard someone say they didn’t do well in a class because they didn’t like the teacher or vice versa? That’s evidence of a social factor inhibiting learning. They can either positively pique and sustain our interest in a lesson or if not

managed properly, our emotions can make us impulsive and distracted which contributes to reduced memory reten-tion and behaviors that disrupt not only us, but others around us. Children who experience difficulty with social, emo-tional, and/or mental health have sig-nificant barriers to contend with in order to be successful in school and life. So, the case to build scholars who are socially and emotionally competent is strong.

Social and emotional competency means that children have the tools and knowledge to regulate their emotions, show empathy, form positive relation-ships, make responsible decisions, and adequately handle life’s challenges.

According to the Collaborative for Aca-demic, Social, and Emotional Learning, there are five areas where children (and adults) manifest proficiency with these competencies:

1. They are self-aware. They can assess and describe their emo-tions, values, and strengths; they

STUDY SMART : Bu i ld ing Soc ia l l y and Emot iona l ly Competent Scho lars

COLLEGE CASH : Jo in Us for a LIVE Financ ia l P lann ing for Co l lege Workshop !

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T H E m i n i C O L L E G I A T E

We are hosting our second Financial Planning for College Workshop on Saturday, March 21 from 9:00-11:00am. It will be held at KIPP Vision Primary (660 McWilliams Drive, Atlanta, GA 30315) in the Auditorium. Representatives from SunTrust bank will help you:

Discover what you should be doing NOW to save for your child’s college education!

Find extra money in your budget!

Customize a working household budget!

Implement smart money management tips for kids!

Learn about different investment options!

Get banking and investment questions answered!

This seminar is open to all Metro Atlanta KIPP families! Please RSVP for this event by emailing lgunter@kippmetroatlanta.org so we can ade-quately plan for you and also send you a family budget worksheet that you can complete in advance.

THE PARENT PIECE

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also showcase a well-grounded sense of self-confidence.

2. They can regulate their emotions. They’re adept at managing stress, controlling impulse, and persever-ing.

3. They are socially aware. They can empathize with others and are able to seek out and use resources available to them.

4. They have good relationship skills. They are able to resist peer pres-sure, manage and prevent con-flicts, and seek and provide help when needed.

5. They demonstrate good decision-making skills. They weigh possible consequences, ethics, safety, and consider respect for others.

So be on the lookout for these indica-tors. And remember, children are al-ways watching, learning and mimicking what they see, so be aware and be the best socially and emotionally compe-tent role model you can.

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descent who are more prone to salt-related illnesses like hypertension and diabetes.

The average American actually con-sumes 3426mg of salt per day.

75% of our salt intake comes from what’s added by the manufacturer when they process the food. On average, food’s natural salt content is only about 10% of what we con-sume. The other 5-10% comes from what we add at the table.

In addition to checking the nutritional label for the amount of sodium, take the following steps to reduce your family’s salt intake:

1. Eat more fresh foods (fruits, veggies, lean meats, poultry, and seafood). When that’s not possible, choose frozen food which is processed with less salt than canned foods.

2. Use alternative seasonings such as citrus juice, herbs and spices, and flavored vinegars.

3. Cut back on instant flavored rice,

pasta, and cereals. Also, use fewer condiments like ketchup, tartar sauce and salad dressings that tend to be high in salt content.

DINNER CONVERSATION STARTER: What makes you sad or angry? What do you do to make yourself feel better?

INGREDIENTS

1. 1/4 cup chili powder 2. 1 tbsp. ground cumin 3. 1 tbsp. onion powder 4. 1 tsp dried oregano 5. 1 tsp garlic powder 6. 1 tsp ground red pepper 7. ½ tsp cinnamon (optional) USAGE Use 2 tablespoons in place of a season-ing packet for chili, enchiladas, tacos, fajitas, chicken, pork, and beef. Blend together. Store in a sealed con-tainer. Facts provided by the Center for Disease Control and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Recipe provided by the University of Nebraska—Lincoln.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Mexican Chi l i B lend

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Work together to make a timeless piece of profile art to immortalize your family. Keep it for yourself or give it as a gift!

MATERIALS

2 pieces of white construction pa-per

1 piece of black construction paper

Pencil

Glue

Tape

Scissors

Lamp without shade or flashlight

FAMILY ENRICHMENT: Make Class ic S i lhouet te Ar t

(Photo courtesy of wikipedia.com)

FAMILY FUN TIME

Did you know March 16-22 is National Salt Awareness Week? Here are some quick facts about salt you may not know!

The daily recommended salt in-take for adults over 2 is 2300mg; however, that number is reduced to 1500mg for people older than 51 or people of African-American

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DIRECTIONS

1. Tape a piece of white construction paper onto the wall.

2. Have the art subject sit sideways in front of the paper; have someone use the light to cast a shadow of their profile onto the paper.

3. Trace the profile.

4. Trace the profile onto the black paper and cut it out.

5. Glue the profile onto the other sheet of white construction paper.

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KIPP Through College

Main Office—KIPP Atlanta Collegiate

98 Anderson Avenue, NW

Atlanta, GA 30314

KIPPmetroatlanta.org

CLIMB THE MOUNTAIN TO AND THROUGH COLLEGE.

FRATERNIT IES AND SORORITIES

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There are many different clubs you can join in college to meet new peo-ple who like the same things you do. Some clubs are for boys only; that is called a fraternity. A club for girls only is called a sorority. People in fraternities and sororities focus on being good friends to each other, being good students, and helping other people. Fraternities and sororities use the Greek alphabet to create the name of their club. Can you speak Greek?