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KIPP in Touch
January 2024 Vol. 3, Issue #1
Showing the Work
We recently hosted three impactful events that underscore our system-wide focus of improving math achievement and growth for all students. At KIPP DC Inspire Academy and KIPP DC Quest Academy, we hosted engaging Math Nights dedicated to elementary students and their families. These events were thoughtfully designed to provide an interactive platform where mathematical concepts came to life through various engaging activities, games, and challenges. Read more!
Classroom Spotlight
Ms. Mayo
8th Grade Math Classroom
KIPP DC Valor Academy
This month we stopped by Ms. Chanel Mayo‘s 8th grade classroom at Valor Academy for our Classroom Spotlight. When we popped in, students were demonstrating their mastery of dilations through scale drawings and mapping similar figures using rigid motions, dilations, or both.
“The most fulfilling aspect of working with this class of KIPPsters is their growth in mindset and social independence. It is fulfilling to be apart of their journey towards making positive and intentional changes for their future,” remarked Ms. Mayo.
“I LOVE, love participating and guiding my students through an academic (Math) “Productive-Struggle”, in which students are eager to demonstrate mastery as well as resilience when working through misconceptions. It warms my SOUL when my students collaborate and problem-solve with one another, in partners or small groups.”
A Night of Joy, Learning, and Community
On the evening of December 20th, KIPP DC College Prep came alive with the vibrant colors, flavors, and rhythms of the African Diaspora. The Celebrating African Diasporic Cultures Museum, a brainchild of KCP’s AP African American Studies class, unfolded as a celebration of diversity and a testament to the richness of Black cultures worldwide. Revisit KCP’s African Diasporic Cultures Museum!
Updates Across the Network
PIR & VP Application Deadline: Due to a technical glitch in our applicant tracking system, JazzHR, some candidates may not have successfully submitted their applications for the Principal in Residence (PIR) or Vice Principal (VP) roles between November 1 and January 7. If you applied during this period, please email Clare McGuire by end of day on Tuesday, January 9, to confirm receipt of your application, as it may not have been recorded due to the error. We apologize for the inconvenience and assure you that this delay will not affect your application status. Feel free to contact Clare with any further questions.
March with KIPP DC in the MLK Day Parade: KIPP DC staff, students, and families will march in the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. parade! Join us on Monday, January 15 at 10:30 am, at the R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center, 2730 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington DC. RSVP if you plan to attend.
Alumni Career Networking Event: Join us on Thursday, January 11, for our annual Virtual Alumni Career Networking Event at KIPP DC. This special occasion offers our alumni and students a unique opportunity to be mentored by exceptional industry professionals. Through small group discussion, this event provides a valuable space to practice networking soft skills and receive career insights from professionals representing diverse industries and educational backgrounds. Register here – we hope to see you there!
Upcoming Dates
- Thursday, January 11 - KIPP Forward Virtual Career Networking Event
- Monday, January 15 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; All Schools Closed
- Monday, January 15 - KIPP DC Marches in Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade
- Friday, January 26 - Family-Teacher Conferences, All Schools Closed
Social Media Highlights
News You Can Use
Campus Snapshots
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WILL Academy recently hosted their first Electives Holiday Arts Showcase featuring student performances in step, art, fashion, and much more!
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Discover and Heights Academy recently hosted a Family Literacy Night where families and friends engaged in read-aloud sessions with students, followed by arts and crafts activities and cookie-making!