239 Stark Street
San Antonio, Texas 78204
210.735.7300
kippsa.org/aspire
April Newsletter
Prove What’s Possible
Mission
Hey parents,
KIPP Aspire Academy is a free
public middle school (grades 5th 8th). Our mission is to help our
students cultivate the academic
skills, intellectual habits, and character traits necessary to be successful in the top quality high
schools, colleges, and the
competitive world beyond.
It has been a wonderful March with many events that our KIPPsters were involved
in. We finished up the first round of STAAR in 5th, 7th, and 8th grade. We had
Dr. Jaen, from the UT- Health Science Center present to our 5th and 6th graders on
National Doctor’s Day. We marched for Cesar Chavez. We brought our families
together with Raices to inform our families of their rights as civilians and immigrants. I
hope to connect with you all in this exciting month of April!
With Gratitude,
Vision
KIPP Aspire Academy provides a
unique education to our
community of caring,
compassionate, critical thinkers
with an uncompromising belief in
others where all members are
accepted, challenged, and pushed
to change the world.
Contact Information:
Main Office: 210.735.7300
Mr. Bradley Tarrance,
School Leader
Ms. Jennifer Zinn
Assistant School Leader
Mr. Jaime Jaen
Assistant School Leader
Mr. Kai Orenic
Assistant School Leader
of Operations
Ms. Rachel Cerna
Counselor
Mrs. Berenice Saavedra
Family and Community
Coordinator
Bradley Tarrance, School Leader
Upcoming Events
11 Apr.
Aspire Parent Group Meeting
14 Apr.
Good Friday/No School
17 Apr.
Staff Development Day/No School
24-27 Apr.
Book Fair
28 Apr.
Battle of Flowers/No School
1-5 May
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
3 May
Coffee with the Principal
10-12 May
6th grade End of Year Trip– The Outdoor School Camp
17-19 May
5th grade End of Year Trip– YMCA Flaming Arrow
23-25 May
7th grade End of Year Trip– Dallas, TX
31 May -2 Jun. 8th grade End of Year Trip– Houston, TX
31 May-Jun. 2
Early Release
2 June
Last day of School
Aspire Attendance Competition is in full swing!
Remember that the grade with the highest weekly attendance percentage is recognized with a special reward. 6th
grade won the contest for the week ending April 7th.
- Classes begin at 8:10 every week day.
- Students need to sign the Tardy Log in the office if they arrive after 8:10.
- Official attendance is taken at 8:35. Students not in class by 8:35. are absent for the day.
End of Year Field Lesson payment and permission slip deadlines are approaching:
6th grade – The Outdoor School Camp
5th grade – YMCA Flaming Arrow
7th grade – Dallas, TX
8th grade—Houston, TX
Please submit payment and slips before May 3
Please submit payment and slips before May 10
Please submit payment and slips before May 16
Please submit payment and slips before May 24
Students that participated and returned money, as part of the World’s Finest Chocolate fundraiser will
receive credit towards the $120 End of Year amount.
For questions regarding sales credit and payment plans contact Berenice Saavedra at (210) 888-6633
Are you interested in learning English?
We have 20 Rosetta Stone Accounts available to our parents.
If you are interested in in receiving one of these FREE
accounts, please contact Berenice Saavedra for more info.
¿Está interesado en aprender inglés?
Tenemos 20 cuentas de Rosetta Stone a disposición de nuestros padres.
Si está interesado en recibir una de estas cuentas GRATIS, comuníquese con
Berenice Saavedra para más información.
Give your student a yearbook of
memories to last a lifetime!
ORDER YOUR
KIPP ASPIRE ACADEMY
2016-2017 YEARBOOK!!!!
Get your FIESTA MEDALS
$10/ cash only
$25
ORDENE SU KIPP ASPIRE ACADEMY
2016-2017 ANUARIO!!!
-Place your order in the Aspire Front Office-
Purchase yours in the Aspire Main Office.