GREETINGS Last week, Governor DeSantis and the Florida Department of Education released the Return-to-School plan as guidance for all schools and districts across the state; to view the plan click here . We have reviewed the plan and will be hosting a ZOOM meeting for parents on Wednesday, June 24th at 6PM to discuss our preliminary plans, gather parental input, and communicate next steps. Check our Back to School page here , Class DoJo, or your email for more information before the meeting. - Your KIPP Team & Family

Happy Juneteenth!

On this day in 1865, enslaved African Americans were notified of their freedom by Union Army General Gordon Granger's in the city of Galveston, Texas – 2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. Known as Juneteenth, this day commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Every year, the KIPP Jacksonville team & family celebrates Juneteenth gathering for fellowship, breaking bread, and learning more about Black history, American history. Today, take the time to read a book on the history of Juneteenth. If you need some suggestions, we’ve got you covered at the KIPP blog !

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OUR COMMITMENT TO RACIAL JUSTICE & EQUITY At KIPP Public Schools Jacksonville, given who we are collectively, individually, and the communities we serve - 97% of whom are Black - this moment in history feels incredibly visceral and personal.  The KIPP mission statement starts with the words, 'Together with families and communities,' and ends with the words 'to build a more just world.' We stand with all those who are calling for justice, for an end to police brutality, and for the end of systemic dehumanization of Black people. We need to work together to build a more just world. At KIPP Public Schools Jacksonville, we are more committed than ever to making sure ALL decisions that affect our students are filtered through a lens of equity and racial justice.

BACK TO SCHOOL 2020 As a reminder, a Back to School web page has been created in order to share updates about the 2020-21 school year. A number of documents have recently been posted such as the school calendar and bus routes, so be sure to check them out here . We have also worked with our uniform vendor to help alleviate the cost of back to school shopping. Remember to check the site regularly throughout the summer. ACADEMIC SUMMER RESOURCES School is out, but that doesn't mean learning has to stop. Our academic team has pulled together learning resources for families to use throughout the summer. They can be found at the KIPP At Home web page here under the Academic Summer Resources section.

FUTURE KIPPSTERS We are still accepting student applications for the 2020-21 school year. If you know any families looking to join the KIPP Jacksonville Team and Family, please direct them  here  to apply today! Also, teacher applications for the 2020-21 school year are live! If you know any educators who may be interested in one of our  current openings , please refer them  here .

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