| Dear Amanda, |
We are almost half way through the academic year and as Mr. Burnam says "every day is a work day". The students are working diligently to earn their places in 6th and 7th grade next year. They are also working incredibly hard on their self discipline and work ethic to become role models to the incoming 5th graders.
Remember, tell all your friends:
KIPP: Charlotte is a free, college preparatory middle school currently serving 180 fifth and sixth grade boys and girls in East Charlotte. KIPP: Charlotte students are 95% African American, 4% Hispanic, 1% Caucasian, and 70% low income. The school serves those who are traditionally underserved and marginalized in education. KIPP: Charlotte will add a grade per year until it is a fully functional middle school serving grades 5 - 8 in 2010.
This is your official invite to come and take a tour of the school and see the Knowledge is Power Program for yourself! |
| Mr. Burnam's 'Stache Attack |
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 Our very own Mr. Burnam is showing his support for education by participating in Mustaches for Kids 2008.
Mustaches for Kids - Charlotte is raising money for DonorsChoose.org, a registered 501(c)(3) charity that provides funding for teacher-submitted projects to improve Charlotte public schools one classroom at a time.
Growers (in this case Mr. Burnam) sprout sweet, sweet Mustaches. Per Mustaches for Kids bylaws, they shave their faces, except for the Mustache, a minimum of one time per week and solicit donations from friends, family, co-workers, and people in the community. Kind of like getting pledges to run a marathon. Without the exertion, cramping, or dehydration. Call it a facial hair marathon.
As you can see from the photograph, Mr. Burnam's 'stache is coming along nicely. Don't forget to make fun of him when you see him :-) |
| KIPP Students are Good Samaritans |
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In November, several KIPP: Charlotte students and staff members volunteered at Samaritan House. Samaritan House is a not-for-profit recuperative care facility for people who are homeless and in need of short term care following a hospital or emergency room stay. The main picture of the Newsletter (above), shows the students gardening and tidying up the grounds of Samaritan House.
We are so proud of the young people we serve. Each of the students had some amazing questions for staff and residents at the facility. It genuinely feels like the students are growing as people and learning more and more about community spirit.
Well done Pride! |
