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A MAGAZINE BY AND FOR THE KIPP NEW JERSEY COMMUNITY

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in this issue LETTER FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 02 SCHOOL UPDATES 04 SAFE ON SOCIAL 06 THE POWER OF THE PEN 07 TRANSITIONING TO MIDDLE SCHOOL 08

Dear Families, This time of year is always a season of new beginnings. Our students are forming new friendships, getting to know their teachers, and building their passion for learning. This fall is no exception—we opened three new schools in Newark this August: KIPP Newark Lab High School, KIPP Upper Roseville Academy (ES), and KIPP Newark Community Prep (MS). As we build bonds with these founding students and their families, we are reminded of our deeply held belief that promises to children are sacred—and that all children deserve a world-class education that prepares them for college and choicefilled lives. This year, you’ll hear about our focus on improving student GPAs and reading levels, both of which are key to long-term outcomes. We hope you enjoy this edition of TEAM and Family Magazine, a collaboration that represents the perspectives of our students, families, and staff. In this issue, you will find:

BE SAFE ON SOCIAL. Whether your student is an aspiring Instagram influencer or new to social media, here’s what you need to know to help keep your child safe on social media this school year.

OUR AWARD-WINNING STUDENT AUTHORS.

OUR TEACHERS WERE STUDENTS ONCE, TOO.

Out of over 60 entries, the work of these student writers took home the top spots of our 2019 student writing contest. Check out their work on page 7.

So they know why this year’s academic priority of student engagement matters. Hear their stories on page 10.

As always, thank you for partnering with us on your child’s educational journey. We can’t wait to see what our students accomplish this school year! Take care, Joanna Belcher Executive Director, KIPP Newark

OUR 2019-2020 ACADEMIC PRIORITY 10 MY CHILD HAS AN IEP. WHAT’S NEXT? 13 THE ROAD TO COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS 14 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT 16 SCHOOL CALENDAR 19

TEAM & FAMILY CONTRIBUTORS A special thank you to the KIPP parents, families, teachers, and staff for partnering with us and contributing to this issue. RESOURCES Visit kippnj.org/school-resources for student handbooks and more information about your child’s school. COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS? marketing@kippnj.org KIPP NJ MISSION The mission of KIPP New Jersey is to create a network of schools in Camden and Newark, New Jersey, that instill in their students the desire and ability to succeed in college, in order to change the world.

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KIPP Upper Roseville Academy is excited to help students embrace curiosity and challenge through hands-on academic centers and a Responsive Classroom approach. Each classroom will care for a class pet and plant, and we are incorporating social-emotional blocks and mindfulness after recess.

As we introduce our founding ninth graders to the excitement and rigor of high school, we’re particularly excited for both our “STEM” corner, where students take Algebra or Geometry, Algebra-based Physics, Intro to Design and Engineering, and Computer Science and our “groups,” where students meet daily to support each other as people, set and achieve personal goals, and create school-wide policies and procedures.

KIPP NEWARK COLLEGIATE ACADEMY Thanks to a generous grant from the KIPP Foundation and Amazon, KIPP NCA will be launching its first robotics team with our in-house built robots—as well as incorporating robotics into the new computer science curriculum.

KIPP NEWARK COMMUNITY PREP KIPP Newark Community Prep is thrilled to be opening our doors to our first class of 5th graders. We’re eager for students and families to help build our community—our namesake —into a place that feels like a home away from home and that nurtures kindness, learning, positive peer relations, and celebration.

KIPP RISE ACADEMY KIPP Rise Academy is excited to enhance its enrichment programs through hands-on learning opportunities. We will be offering daily enrichment courses in Technology, Performing Arts, Physical Fitness, and Innovation and Design.

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KIPP BOLD ACADEMY KIPP BOLD Academy is continuing its rich tradition of electives this year, adding robotics, coding, and media courses.

KIPP THRIVE ACADEMY KIPP THRIVE Academy is launching with a focus on creating a safe, joyful, and challenging school year through social-emotional learning structures such as morning meeting with our KIPPsters, an open line of communication with our families, and teachers being laser-focused on intellectual preparation for their lessons to maximize kids’ learning!

KIPP Lanning Square Middle is excited to be able to offer 5th-8th grade students the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of co-curricular activities, including dance, art, gym, music, band, cooking, STEM, and spoken word.

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KIPP WHITTIER MIDDLE KIPP Whittier Middle is excited to be fully ‘founded’ this year, educating fourth through eighth grade students. Whittier is focusing on the importance of attendance through parent engagement and student incentives throughout the year—and we will offer students more than a dozen options for extracurricular programs!

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TH E P OW ER OF T HE P EN Keep an open line of communication. Ask your child what social media platforms they enjoy. Children should know they can come to you with any problems—but make sure they know that this includes social media usage. Tell kids they can count on you for support or advice if they receive an inappropriate message or notice classmates bullying each other on social media.

Be nice (work hard!).

Help Your Child Stay Safe Online Heading into the School Year

t’s a new school year, and for many parents, this means it’s time to take a closer look at how often—and how safely—their children are using social media. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or Snapchat offer a powerful outlet for children to stay in touch with friends and family, create social action around issues they care about, and meet or interact with people who share similar interests. Having a positive social media presence can be a good thing when it comes time for them to apply to colleges or a job. But unrestricted access to social media can have unintended consequences. In fact, many teens report having interactions on social media that make them scared or uncomfortable. Oftentimes social media is the perfect place for teenagers to amplify middle or high school social drama, which can have consequences for your child’s mental health. Here are some tips that can help you jumpstart a conversation with your child to help them stay safe online this school year.

R EMEMBER ... If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s social media usage, feel free to reach out to school staff members for support. We hope that these tips help your family navigate the rough waters of social media this school year!

Be nice is half of KIPP New Jersey’s motto for a reason. Make sure you explain to children to always treat people with respect and the benefit of the doubt, even online. Kids should remember (before they hit ‘enter!’) that their posts can be seen by anyone, anytime in the future, including a college admissions representative, a relative, future bosses, etc. If you wouldn’t show it to a grandmother or respected adult—don’t post it!

Don’t ‘friend’ strangers. Tell kids to decline friend or follow requests from people they don’t know or trust. It’s a simple rule of thumb that teenagers can often forget as they grow their social media followers.

Privacy settings matter. Take the time to go over the privacy settings on your child’s social media accounts so they truly understand how to use them. Explain that passwords exist to prevent identity theft and should never be shared with anyone—even trusted friends, boyfriends or girlfriends.

Encourage unplugged time. Smartphones and social media are designed to be addictive—and sometimes inhibit real-life social relationships. Help kids cultivate authentic relationships by enforcing unplugged time with your kids over family dinners or when they’re with friends. Make sure that when your kids go low-tech, you do, too!

Last school year, we held the second annual KIPP NJ Writing Contest to celebrate the academic work our kids do. We had over sixty entries and were blown away by their brilliance. Their work covered a range of topics from technology to environmentalism to mental health and more. Check out some of the award winning work below and keep an eye out for the announcement about this year’s writing contest!

“Memes” BY J I MMY M E NDOZ A KIPP Lanning Square student Memes. One of the beautiful things about the internet. They come in and by all through the years and then forgotten. Memes go all around You try posting the most ridiculous things And soon it’s a Meme.

Excerpt from “The Unbreakable Vow” BY MA K AYL A J E FFR IE S KIPP Newark Collegiate Academy alumnae As a black woman living in the hood, I am expected to always be strong and that started to weigh on me. Sometimes I didn’t want to be strong; I just wanted allowance to be human. I could not imagine living this way for more than forty years. Only then did my mother become a person and not a one dimensional character in my story.

Transitioning to Middle School is Tough! HERE’S HOW YOU CA N HELP M A KE I T EA SI ER FOR YOUR C HI LD.

Who do I sit with at lunch? How can I juggle several classes with different teachers? How much homework will I have?

hese are just a fraction of the questions students transitioning from elementary school are likely to have as they navigate middle school—and chances are high that families share these same questions about new academic and social expectations. Here is advice on how to help your child transition to middle school— from families and staff who have been there! Encourage exploration. According to Taylor Wegmann, a social worker at KIPP Whittier Middle, allowing your child to explore new opportunities as they enter middle school is vital. “Families can foster emotional growth by providing kids with opportunities to make choices in a safe and supportive way. Allowing kids to choose what club or sport they’d like to join after school, what color book bag they’d like to use, or which friends to play with helps kids begin to navigate their worlds independently,” said Wegmann. Mistakes are OK. Middle schoolers don’t always get it right—socially or academically. But making mistakes “helps make kids

When it comes to academics, communicate with your teachers! My seventh grader was struggling with her vocabulary words, so everyday her advisory teacher Mark Joseph and I would text about how many pages she’d read to make sure she was keeping up with her reading. JEN SCOTT KIPP Rise Academy Parent

more resilient as they go through life,” said Wegmann. Jen Scott is the parent of three children, two of whom attend middle school at KIPP Rise Academy in Newark. Her oldest is college-bound after graduating from KIPP Newark Collegiate Academy. Scott believes failure is vital to academic success in middle school. “I let them go through the struggle. I didn’t make excuses for them. If they didn’t have their homework, they didn’t have their homework. Letting them face some consequences helped them become more responsible going into higher grades,” she said. Communicate with staff. Our team is here to support your child academically and socially. “I reached out to the school social worker when I knew my youngest was struggling,” said Scott. “I asked her to keep an eye out for her and check in, and she did,” she added. “When it comes to academics, communicate with your teachers! My seventh grader was struggling with her vocabulary words, so everyday her advisory teacher Mark Joseph and I would text about how many pages she’d read to make sure she was keeping up with her reading,” said Scott.

Start preparing early. Tameeka Walden is the parent of a fourth grader at KIPP Life Academy in Newark and also leads the school’s Parent Teacher Association. She plans to bring her daughter to visit her future middle school well in advance of her first day, so she can become familiar with the school and learn the lay of the land. “The first thing that families should do is visit the middle school with your kids, go meet your school leader and see it firsthand— you can also ask to learn more about the curriculum,” said Walden. She adds that families can go the extra mile to start preparing their children academically too. “I’ve been working with my daughter on her writing, a skill I know she’ll need going into middle school,” she said. Moving up to middle school is a big change for kids and may leave them feeling anxious—but know that together we can help your child develop their confidence, both socially and academically. As the year moves along, don’t forget to check in with your child on how s/he is handling the transition to provide support as s/he conquers new challenges. 9

OUR 2019 -2020 ACA DEMIC P R I O R I T Y Each year, KIPP New Jersey chooses one unifying academic priority to implement across the schools in our network. Often these goals reflect what we want to see taking place in our classrooms every year—but highlighting a priority helps us all rally towards a common goal and energize our kids and community. You might remember last year’s initiative, Our Kids Love to Read and We Do Too. Our kids read millions of words collectively, thanks in part to that focus! This year’s academic priority is Our Kids Love to Learn,

and We Do Too. This priority is all about curiosity and connection. We want to deepen the level of cognitive engagement our kids experience during lessons, inspire their curiosity about content, and connect with them both academically and emotionally. Our hypothesis? If we encourage authentic engagement in our classrooms, this will be another important step forward towards helping our kids achieve at the levels at which we know they are capable and change the world!

At a region-wide professional development session last spring, a few of our Newark educators, along with Chief Academic Officer Sarba Aguda shared how their own experiences as children informed their approach to student engagement in the classroom. Hear their stories below.

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This is not a story about challenge, really. It’s just a story about a teacher who chose to do something different and right and how that choice was everything to me as a learner. I remember sitting by myself in a room with lots of colorful posters, watching Sesame Street. My mother had explained to me that I was to watch Sesame Street until I understood enough English to be with the other children. I’m SURE there was other instruction happening as well, but I just don’t remember it. What I do remember is staring at the videos, rewinding and replaying the VHS tapes, gradually absorbing new information and new words, and sharing small updates with a teacher who came and checked in on me. I also remember the loneliness and isolation of being in that space and the dissonance of the happy, colorful characters on the screen. I didn’t make much progress. But after some time in this situation, Mrs. D., my kindergarten teacher, had had enough I guess. She called my parents and asked that they request I come out of the ESL placement and be included in her class again. I don’t remember all the details of what happened next, but I started going to her room again, and she just talked to me the way she talked to all the other children. I remember sitting in a small group with her one day near the end of the school year. She was reading to me, pointing to pictures and saying the words beneath them. Then I remember her smiling at me and saying, “Will you try, Sarba?” In that question, there was all her optimism for me, all her understanding if I wasn’t ready, and also her inherent expectation that eventually I would get it. I could sense it in that moment. So I read the page she had just read, and feeling brave, I read the next two or three pages too. Something in that moment clicked for me—I knew what she wanted from me, and how to make the words and pictures and letters all work together.”

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When I was a young child, my mom sat down with me on a rainy day for a project. She presented me with lots of tiles of different shapes and asked me to figure out how to make rectangles out of them. I remember it took me a really long time to get it right. Finally, I proudly shared my wwork. At the end, she revealed they were algebra tiles and that her college students were doing the same work in class as they factored polynomials—my mother taught remedial math to students at a local community college. What I remember most from that day was feeling like I had accomplished something that was really hard, but that I was engaged the whole time. I also remember feeling a sense of closeness with my mom. I wound up becoming a math major! This coming year, I want to make sure our kids have those experiences and that they have that personal connection to their learning. But I want them to learn for the thrill of being challenged and experience the joy that comes with succeeding.

Yumar Wheeler TEAC HER IN RES IDENC E KIPP TEAM Academy As a KIPP NJ alumni heading into my second year of teaching at KIPP TEAM Academy, I experienced first-hand the power of student engagement that comes from great relationships between kids and teachers. I knew Shawadeim Reagans as a middle schooler and as a black male figure, I found I could relate to him which was powerful for me. It’s so important for us to engage students by showing them that we care about their lives. I seek to understand my students as people and teach them that when it comes to life, every day presents a new day and a new opportunity for success. As a middle schooler, I remember the transition to KIPP from a district school felt really different, but I knew that my new teachers cared about us learning. I distinctly remember that in sixth grade, we mummified chickens with Ms. Moore to learn about that process from the perspective of science and history. It was smelly and gross, but we got to experience what that process was like firsthand—and I’ve never forgotten it!

My Child Has an IEP. What’s Next?

avigating services for a child with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) can be tricky. Often, complicated acronyms and a slew of unfamiliar language can make it hard to know how to best support your child. But having an IEP also means you have a team of teachers and administrators that are ready to support your child’s success inside and outside the classroom. What’s an IEP, anyway? An IEP is a document that supports the success of students who are eligible for special education services. From setting measurable academic goals to providing appropriate accommodations and modifications, having an IEP in place allows your child to receive services that address their unique needs. At least once a year, your child will have an IEP meeting where teachers, parents or family members, staff (and sometimes the student) gather to discuss your child’s social, behavioral, and academic progress. Below we’ve outlined some tips to help you help your child excel with an IEP year-round—and help you prepare for that meeting. And as a bonus, we’ve even defined some of those confusing terms! CO MMU N ICAT IO N IS K E Y. The first time you speak with your child’s teachers shouldn’t be at their IEP meeting. Our staff is always eager to update you about your child’s development—and that’s a two-way street. We encourage you to keep teachers posted about areas where you notice them struggling or excelling. E MP OW E R YO U R CH IL D TO SE L F -A DVO CAT E . This is especially important for older children and high schoolers who may be heading to college. Make sure your student understands what services are provided by their IEP and why—and that they can articulate their IEP to their teachers. Students who learn to self-advocate can recognize when a topic or class might pose a challenge and work with their teachers to develop a plan or accommodation that supports their needs. F RA ME YO U R CH IL D’S O U T LO O K . Your child will look to you as a model for how to think about their IEP. As a parent, you can help equip your child with the social and emotional tools they need to

work through learning challenges. Tell them about a time you’ve persisted through difficulties, and speak to them candidly about your own strengths and weaknesses as a learner. A good attitude can go a long way towards helping your child feel empowered academically. D O YO U R H O ME WO R K . Before an IEP meeting, make sure to write down anything you want to address about your child’s academic progress or behavior at home. In the middle of a meeting, it can be hard to remember what you intended to say. A SK Q U E ST IO N S. If you don’t understand the terms being used, or a course of action or goal doesn’t make sense to you, don’t be afraid to ask more questions. Also—you can always arrange to meet with staff after the meeting to go over any reports or request clarification. It is always our goal for you to leave with a clear understanding of everything that has been discussed at the meeting.

COMMON IEP TERMS Review these definitions from U N D E R S T O O D . O R G (a great resource for families of children with IEPs!) before your next IEP meeting! Annual goals: The IEP document lists the academic and functional (everyday) skills the IEP team thinks your child can achieve by the end of the year. These goals are geared toward helping your child take part in the general education classroom. IEP goals need to be realistic and measurable. Behavior intervention plan (BIP): A plan designed to teach and reward positive behavior. Typically, the plan uses strategies to prevent and stop problem behaviors. It may also have supports and aids for the child. A BIP is often included as part of an IEP. To get a BIP, a child must have a functional behavioral assessment. Present level of performance (PLOP, PLP, PLAFF, PLAAFP): This is a snapshot of how your child is doing right now. PLOP describes your child’s academic skills (such as reading level) and functional skills (such as making conversation or writing with a pencil). The school prepares this report for the IEP meeting. This is the starting point for setting annual IEP goals. Related services: Any support services your child needs to benefit from special education. One possible example is transportation. Another is occupational therapy. Transition plan: This part of the IEP lays out what your teen must learn and do in high school in order to succeed as a young adult. The transition plan includes goals and activities that are academic and functional. But they extend beyond school to practical life skills and job training. 13

Setting the Stage

The Road to College Scholarships Starts Here

f you’re the parent of a high school junior or senior, you may notice your student dragging their feet when it comes time to apply for scholarships. From gathering letters of recommendation to writing essays, acquiring a scholarship takes work. But you may want to tell them this: If you spend 20 hours in one week on an application and earn a $1,000 scholarship, you’re still earning $50 an hour—not a bad rate—and far better than most campus jobs! Whether your child is a freshman or a senior in high school, it’s never too early to start thinking about scholarships that can support their journey to and through college. Here you can learn more about available scholarships, what it takes to land them, and resources to fuel your search.

F U T U R E FO CU S Knowing a potential college major —or what you want to study— can really pay off. Many scholarships target specific career goals.

REM EM B ER Scholarships typically go to students with at least a 2.5 GPA. Boosting your GPA will increase your likelihood of securing college scholarships!

Opportunities for Your Scholar K IP P FO U N DAT IO N SCH O L A R SH IP S Amplify Scholars: kipp.org/amplifyscholars/ These scholarships from the KIPP Foundation provide stipends for tuition and college expenses, mentoring support, and access to a 3-day retreat hosted in New York City to build skills and connections. David Goldberg Scholars: kipp.org/goldbergscholars/ Goldberg Scholars receive stipends for expenses outside of tuition and room and board, a Goldberg Mentor for ongoing support, and access to professional networking events that help students secure career opportunities. RO N A L D MCD O N A L D H ACE R SCH O L A R SH IP mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/community.html This scholarship provides up to $100,000 in education funding for Hispanic students on the basis of academic achievement, community involvement, and financial need.

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CO N N ECT Has your student been involved in the community lately? Many scholarships award students for service, character, and leadership.

U N CF uncf.org/Scholarships UNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members. They award more than $100 million in scholarships to more than 10,000 students across the country each year. H U MA N IT Y R ISIN G humanityrising.org/Scholarship This organization dedicated to youth service awards thousands of dollars in cash college scholarships and tuition discounts to students who are making a difference in the world through volunteerism. Q U E ST BR ID GE SCH O L A R SH IP S questbridge.org This competitive scholarship offers full college funding to low-income students that demonstrate exceptional academic ability. T H E GAT E S SCH O L A R SH IP thegatescholarship.org This is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for exceptional, Pell-eligible, minority, high school seniors.

WOM EN OF T H E D REAM SC H OL ARS H I P womenofthedream.org/ College-bound graduating senior girls in Camden are eligible for this scholarship, which seeks to support students demonstrating service to their community and academic achievement.

Don’t Forget to Think Local Many scholarships are right around the corner. Alumni Associations Parent Employers Local Businesses Local Foundation Public Libraries Newspapers Bulletin Boards Book Covers

Head to www.collegegreenlight.org to explore thousands of scholarship opportunities for your student! Another great resource (and Newark-based business!) is Pedul. You can visit www.PeduL.com to access to hundreds of scholarships with the option to apply to several at once. They’ll also confirm for you whether any scholarship you’re applying for is legitimate. 15

JASON ODOOM KIPP School Attended: KIPP Newark Collegiate Academy

College: New Jersey Institute of Technology, Class of 2018*

Major/Area of Study: Information Technology

Employer: Booz Allen Hamilton

What advice would you give to younger KIPPsters?

MAE-EMMA JONES

“To work not only for a good future but for a better world and the greater good. You should try to be a positive influence in the lives of others and believe that you can make a difference. If you are determined, you can do anything you want to—really.”

JOSEILY M. WILLIAMS

*Jason also received training in web design, JavaScript, and Ruby at Flatiron School.

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Montclair State University, Class of 2021

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What advice would you give to younger KIPPsters?

Major/Area of Study: Public Health

“One piece of advice I will give is once you find yourself, stay true to yourself. Focus on you and stay in your own lane. You are running your own race, how you get there is up to you. Network with others, no matter if you have different end goals. College is a fun roller coaster that will surprise you.”

What did you learn at KIPP that you still use today? “I learned the power of communication— communication between teachers, staff, the network, friends, associates, and more. The first impression is really the key to opening many doors in life. I am thankful to grow as a young adult with good and improving communication skills.”

ZAHIR MILLER KIPP Schools Attended: KIPP Rise Academy KIPP Newark Collegiate Academy

College: Essex County College, Class of 2020

Major/Area of Study: Liberal Arts

Bloomfield College, Class of 2020

Major/Area of Study: Interactive Multimedia and World Wide Web

What did you learn at KIPP that you still use today?

“I’ve learned to always keep perfecting my drafts. Whether in scripts for films or for my media essays, a second opinion always is better than your own.”

CIANNA M. CASTRO KIPP School Attended: KIPP Newark Collegiate Academy

College: Temple University, Class of 2022

Major/Area of Study: Theater

What did you learn at KIPP that you still use today?

“I learned to fight for the things that you want in life. Your college career won’t be easy, and there will be times you’ll fail, times when your credits will be messed up or your financial aid package won’t come in on time. Just remember to keep going and to be persistent.”

What advice would you give to younger KIPPsters? “I would tell younger students to feel free to live your life. Don’t become stagnant and only caught up in school, homework, home, and sleep. Take time to follow your passions, no matter how big or small. Take time to build healthy relationships with your peers and teachers (I promise it will come in handy), and to figure yourself out.”

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MA KE-UP DAYS : KIPP New Jerseyâ€™s schedule allows for four school days to be missed due to emergency or inclement weather. Any school cancellations in excess of four days will be made up by adding up to two Saturday schools, removing PD days and/ or removing days from spring break.

D ELAYED OPENING S AND EA RLY DISM ISSALS: KIPP New Jersey may call a delayed opening or an early dismissal because of an emergency or inclement weather. In most cases, a delayed opening will mean each school starts two hours later than its regular start time and early dismissal will mean each school ends two hours earlier than its regular dismissal time.

Know someone interested in enrolling their child in a KIPP school in Newark? Tell them to call 973.750.9992 or visit KIPPNJ.org today!