KIPP SHARP 2020-2021
Newsletter #2 - August 21, 2020
First day of virtual school - August 24th
Yes! Here we are! The whole team, all together, super ready for you!
This Monday, August 24, we will start a new school year full of energy, joy, and love! We are all in this TOGETHER!
Staff contact information
Please go to https://www.kippsharp.org/staff to find yours.
Welcome to Ms. Bennett's office
You will find helpful information.
Bitmoji classrooms
Virtual schedules
Town Hall meetings
Video Links for Parents
Uniforms
August 24, 2020 is our first day back to 100% online school. Uniforms are not required while participating in online classes. Parents do not need to order any uniforms at this time. If you would like to order school uniforms early, below is a picture of uniforms by grade level. You may place orders at Bayou City Shirts http://kippsharpstore.com/
School Supply list
At this time we are not asking parents to purchase school supplies. However, if you would like to take advantage of the sales and prepare for virtual learning here are a few things that your child might need:
· A comfortable chair
· A separate workspace
· Any necessary software
· Earphones or earbuds
· Printer and printer paper
· Traditional school supplies (paper, pencil, markers, erasers, crayons, map pencils)
· An online or paper calendar
· Play-Doh
· Pencil pouch
· Counters: buttons/pasta/ beans
Communication
We will be contacting you daily or weekly.
Sign up for all the text message reminders and follow us on social media.
KIPP Texas Public Schools now use SchoolMessenger
KIPP Texas Public Schools now use SchoolMessenger to send you text messages and emails with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts, and more. If you would like to receive these updates by text message, you must opt-in to receive them. You may opt-in by texting “y” or “yes” to 67587.
Be on the lookout for a text and email with important information on how your child will access virtual learning in the coming weeks.
Grab & Go meals
The National School Lunch Program will start Monday, August 24. The Texas Department of Agriculture has mandated that we can only provide meals to students enrolled in KIPP schools. Meals will be conveniently distributed to schools. Please continue to check this page on our website and our social media channels for the latest updates.
If you have any questions please contact KIPP Director of Child Nutrition Lori Nelson at Lori.Nelson@kipptexas.org.
More information: https://kipptexas.org/curbside-grab-go-meals/
KIPP SHARP College Prep Lower School
Email: kippsharp@kipptexas.org
Website: www.kippsharp.org
Location: 8430 Westglen Dr, Houston, TX 77063, USA
Phone: (281) 879-3000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KIPPSHARPHouston