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KIPP JOURNEY ACADEMY/ 2012-2012 SCHOOL YEAR/ NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2012

Jeremiah Peacock, Named Linden Student Scholar

Jeremiah Peacock, Class of 2017, received the Linden Student Scholar Junior Award on November 15. The Greater Linden Development Corporation announced that Jeremiah was selected from a pool of nominees who attend school in the Linden neighborhood and show a deep commitment for their education.

Ms. Lynnly Wood, OAPCS Teacher of the Year

This past summer, Jeremiah was one of 40 KIPPsters across the country selected to participate in the KIPP STEP program at the prestigious Deereld Academy, a boarding school in Massachusetts. The program is designed to prepare KIPPsters for top tier, private high schools. While at Deereld, Jeremiah participated in rigorous English, science, and math classes. Jeremiah is known as a leader and model of excellent character at KIPP Journey Academy. Ms. Lynnly Wood, 5th Grade Reading Teacher, was named Teacher of the Year by the Ohio Alliance of Public Charter Schools this October. Ms. Wood is in her third year teaching reading at KJA and previously taught for two years at KIPP Believe in New Orleans and taught for nine years at Columbus City Schools. Ms. Wood has made a signicant impact on the reading growth and achievement of student at KJA. She provides targeted and differentiated reading instruction to KJA students daily. Ms. Wood is currently motivating her students to read as many hours as they can each day in a reading marathon. We value Ms. Woods dedication to our students. Congratulations, Ms. Wood.

Ms. Kathleen Rains shows off her face-painting skills at the KIPP Connect Boys and Girls Club Annual Fall Festival.

Leeshon Long, Class of 2020, spent some time at the ring toss game during the KIPP Connect Fall Festival in October.

The Fall Festival featured many stations such as carmel apples, basketball, ring toss, and a linedance station. The evening was lled with music, dancing, and food.

To And Through
by Sara Kopacko and Nancy Willis
KIPP Through College

AROUND CAMPUS
Jeremiah Peacock, left, proudly accepts his award for the Linden Student Scholar Junior Award. Congrats Jeremiah!

We are proud to announce that Jeremiah Peacock was named the Linden 2012 Junior Youth Scholar! Jeremiah was recognized at the Linden Celebration and Gratitude Awards ceremony! Attention all 2017 families who have a student applying to a private or charter school! All applications were given out on Tuesday, Nov. 20. Please encourage your child to complete these forms and return to Mrs. Kopacko as soon as possible, Allapplicationsare due before winter break!

2016 Alum, Allen Johnson, recently starred in the St. Charles production The Scholastic Book Fair was held at KJA on December 3-6! KIPPsters Nene Dieye of Investigating Carol. Allen was the only freshman offered a role in the (left) and Savannah Rowell (right) from the play. Mrs. Tuney, Mrs. Willis, and class of 2020 couldnt wait to dive in. 2016 Alumni Skyla Williams & Montinea Winters joined Allens parents in cheering him on during the Missing Records NOTICE: Friday night performance. We are so Parents, please make sure to provide any of the following missing proud! information to Ms. Kinley in the main ofce (if you received a notice 2016 Alumni should mark the date, stating that we were missing something from your students record). Thursday, December 13th, for KJAs 1. Birth Certicate rst annual Homecoming. 2016 2. Proof of Residency (copy of current lease or utility bill) Alumni are invited to return from 3. Complete Immunization Record (this includes the 7th grade Tdap 4:30-7:00 PM for a basketball game, vaccine for any student CURRENTLY in 7th or 8th grade) dinner, and a casual dance. *No formal dress needed. Text RSVP to Mrs. Willis at 783-1058.

RECOGNITION AND PRAISE

WHATS HAPPENING?
Dec. 6 Staff PD, No School
Dec. 7 Interims Go Home

KCO Board Meetin g De 2016 Homecoming

c. 13

Return From Break

We are proud to introduce the rst cheerleading squad in school history. Coached by Mrs. Jenna Davis-Srivastava, from left to right are Cheyenne Redman-Sullivan, Jacquella Riggins, DeMyra Hester, Asia-Tia Wakeeld, Elicia Williams, Essence Roberson, Tyjiana Jennings, and Aniya McGowan (not pictured).

Donuts for Dads

De c. 14 Winter Break
Dec. 24-Jan. 4
Jan. 7, 2013

Dec. 13

MLK Day, No School Report Cards Given

Jan. 21 Jan. 25

2017

Girls and Boys Basketball 2012-2013

President: Jeremiah Peacock Vice President: Najaya Jacobs Secretary: Shamani Curry

Girls B-ball Results

Lady Jaguars are 52! 11/19 A-Plus
11/26 A-Plus
11/28 Collegiate
12/1 Millenium
12/1 CATA 12/3 A-Plus
12/3 Millenium Won 12-6 Lost 6-4 Lost 8-7 Won 17-3 Won 12-2
Won 13-11 Won 20-9

Lady Jaguars Roster 2012-2013

Jacqueline Riccio Myalisa Beal Kirra Jones Adrianna Gilbert Rickia Moore Taija Threat Bryanna Crawford Malyka Dawson Naomi Bass Taija Sellars Jasmine Daniels Carleesha Hudson Jayda Tanner Moesha Hill Danasha Edgington A-Quayla Green (Man ager) Head Coach Crystal Mc Donald Coach Ashley Lewis Coach Brittany Bishop Coach Chivia Jones

Journey Jaguars Roster 2012-2013

Tyion Palmore Jeremiah Peacock Coty Howard Malik Jolly Davarius Walker Xavier Thomas Michael Kusi Zyshonne Jenkins Elijah Anderson Pierre Williams Marquann Johnson Kenyon Tolbert (Manag er) Coach Dustin Wood Coach Najib Kamagate Coach Michael Morris

Boys B-ball Results

Jaguars are 5-0! Won 86-7 11/26 Millenium
W on 40-31 11/28 CCA
Won 47-27 12/1 Rockets
Won 37-25 12/3 Zenith North
Won 68-2 11/19 Millenium

Meet our Ohio State University SOCIAL WORK INTERNS

Ms. Stephanie Soika, LSW: Ms. Creshonda Curry, LSW: Ms. Emily Lockett, SWT:
Emily is currently the School Social Work intern for the 5th grade at KIPP Journey Academy. Emily graduated in 2004 from Ohio University with a Degree in Special EducaGon with and emphasis on Individuals with Moderate to Severe Developmental DisabiliGes. For the last nine years she has traveled the world working as a nanny and last year decided that she also wanted to go back to school and conGnue her educaGon! She is currently working on her Masters Degree with a clinical concentraGon in School Social Work at The Ohio State University. Emily has volunteered with many organizaGons in her free Gme including Faith Mission, Franklin County Board of Developmental DisabiliGes Early EducaGon Center and Habitat for Humanity. For the past three years Emily has also parGcipated in Pelotonia, which is an annual cycling event that raised money for cancer research. Creshonda is currently the School Social Work intern for the 6th grade at KIPP Journey Academy. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Creshonda graduated from The Ohio State University in June 2012 with a Bachelors Degree in Social Work and a minor in Human Development and Family Sciences. A month before that she had given birth to her rst child, Kyla. She then decided to pursue her Masters Degree that same month in Social Work at The Ohio State University with a clinical concentraGon. Creshonda has volunteered at Franklin County Childrens Services, Huckleberry House, The SalvaGon Army, and the Mid-Ohio Foodbank. She has interned at St. Vincents Family Center in her undergraduate career gaining experience in Child Mental Health. UlGmately, Creshonda hopes to aYain her PhD in Social Work with her research focused on human tracking. Stephanie is currently the School Social Work intern for the 7th and 8th grade at KIPP Journey Academy. Stephanie is a master's student at The Ohio State University social work school in an expedited program focused on school social work. She graduated in 2008 from Wright State University with a major in social work and a minor in psychology, where she was in the NaGonal Honors Society for Social Work and the NaGonal Honors Society for psychology. She worked with military populaGons while residing in Japan from 2010-2012. She has also worked with other populaGons at sites such as The Food Bank and Fairborn Primary School.

SERVICES
We will be helping out at KIPP this year! Our role at KIPP Journey is to provide social work services to both our students and our families. We are here to help both you and your child on various issues that may arise during their Gme at KIPP. These services include but are not limited to: Help students to cope in a Gme of crisis Help students become successful learners Assist teachers in meeGng the educaGonal outcomes of their students. Assist teachers in discovering new resources for their students Support parents/families parGcipate in their childs educaGon. Support the parents in understanding their childs educaGon and developmental needs. Serve as liaison between the school and outside support agencies.

We will be helping ou t at KIPP this year! Our role at KIPP Journey is to provide social work services to both our students and our fam ilies. We are here to help both you and your child on various issues that may arise during the ir time at KIPP.
If you have any quest ions, please feel free to contact us directly @ 614-263-6137 ext. 20 8

ABOUT US

St. Stephens Holiday Program

Operation 20/20

Glasses, Year Round

Who: Families currently living in 43201, 43211, 43219, 43224, 43229, 43230, 43231, 43081 When is sign up: Monday, December 10th, 5-7 PM What is provided: a holiday meal and one new toy, ages 14 and younger What should I bring: Valid picture Id for every adult over the age of 18 and Proof of residency for all adults and children within household QUESTIONS? Contact Ms. Lockett at 263-6137 ext. 208

Who: KIPPsters in need of new glasses When: These students will be attending a trip to LensCrafters on Tuesday, December 11th What is happening: 28 students are going on a eld trip to LensCrafters to receive eye examinations and new glasses (these students were identied previously by teachers and permission slips were sent home) THANK YOU, Ms. Lockett, for organizing and coordinating such a wonderful opportunity for our KIPPsters!

PARENTS, please keep in mind that LensCrafters will replace glasses for free for students who have an EXISTING prescription that we can submit to them The vision screenings that we are doing for Operation 20/20 happen only during the holidays Glasses Replacement is YEAR ROUND! Please reach out to Ms. Lockett, Ms. Soika, or Ms. Curry at 263-6137 ext. 208 FOR MORE INFO!