PTA NEWS FLASH
Indian Knoll Elementary
Letter from the Principal
Firebird Families,
I am excited to welcome you to Indian Knoll Elementary School. The PTA and the School Administration are working collaboratively to provide you and your children with a positive and memorable year. We are busy planning events and rigorous curriculum activities. In the month of August, we will welcome you back with Curriculum Nights and the Back to School Bash.
All students and teachers will also join a new BIRD HOUSE this year! We will have our class reveal with a special guest soon after school starts. Your children will earn DOJO points again for positive behavior and exemplary character once again! Our celebrations will continue with quarterly house recognitions, honor roll assemblies, and Fire Bird Feather compliments. This year KINDNESS will be a consistent and pervasive theme at the school. You will notice that we will have a variety of events and activities where we teach compassion, acceptance, and a sense of community. Our goal is to partner with the district and their Social Emotional Learning (SEL) focus to make sure that all children feel valued and supported.
I encourage you to be involved in the school through active participation and PTA volunteer efforts. We are excited about the future and all this year will bring. Thanks in advance for your support.
Mrs. Kim Cerasoli
Principal
Meet Our New Assistant Principal Mrs. Angela Martin
Mrs. Martin is from Georgia and a Cherokee County High School graduate. She has spent all 24 years of her educational career here in Cherokee county. She has taught Kindergarten, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades, as well as EIP and ESOL. She has also served in the role of an Academic Facilitator and a Title III coach, working with teachers and students across the entire district.
To learn more about Mrs. Martin, please visit the IKES website, by clicking here.
Helping Our Teachers With Back to School!
Thank you to our wonderful IKES families, staff and community sponsors for the generosity of your donations and support. We could not do this without YOU!
Spotlight on Kindness! Meet Gretchen Lynn
No Act of Kindness However Small is Ever Wasted ~Aesop
Each month we want to spotlight "acts of kindness." We hope these acts of kindness will begin a ripple effect and that our students will be more excited than ever to choose kindness!
This month's change maker is IKES fourth grader, Gretchen Lynn. This summer Gretchen decided to run a lemonade stand and generously chose to donate all of her profits to our school! With an amazing community such as our Firebirds, it's no surprise that her lemonade stand sold out in just two hours!! Way to go, Gretchen!
Help us spread some love by sharing wonderful acts of kindness that you do or experience! Let's celebrate compassion together and inspire each other to pay it forward! Please send pictures or stories of your acts of kindness to nchambley.ikespta@gmail.com.
#IKESKindnessCounts
Six Houses Unite as One!
On Friday, your child's teacher drew the birdhouse for which your child will be a part of this year! Soon, they will receive their house shirt to represent their birdhouse!! To enhance Friday's experience, we had Blooper from the Atlanta Braves join us! It was a wonderful time had by students and staff alike!! Although we have 6 birdhouses, we are one Firebird family!
Nerf Night at Master Kim's Taekwondo
- This event is for IKES students ONLY. Admission will be $15.00 per child. Price includes pizza and drinks!
- Bring Nerf Guns/Toys and (eye protection mandatory) (NO AMMO)
- First come, first serve! There will be a maximum number of 40 children
- Please contact Master Kim's to reserve your spot. 678-880-8511
Saturday, Aug 17, 2019, 06:00 PM
Master Kim's Taekwondo Education, Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, GA, USA
Say Cheese for School Pictures!
Back to School Bash & Movie Night!!
- FREE Face Painting by smART Club, our ASP Art Club Vendor
- FREE Movie - The movie is IKES student choice as they will be casting a vote on movie selection!
- FREE professional photo booth services donated by 321 Say Cheese
- Have dinner with us! Buffalo's Cafe and Johnny's Pizza will have food available for purchase.
- We will also have Freeze Pops, Glow Necklaces, Popcorn and Concessions available for purchase
If you'd like to volunteer to help with this event, please contact Jeanette Smith at jeanettesmith.ikespta@gmail.com
Friday, Aug 23, 2019, 06:00 PM
Indian Knoll Elementary, Univeter Road, Canton, GA, USA
1st/ 3rd/ 4th grade Curriculum Night
Monday, Aug 26, 2019, 06:30 PM
Indian Knoll Elementary, Univeter Road, Canton, GA, USA
2nd/ 5th grade curriculum night
Tuesday, Aug 27, 2019, 06:30 PM
Indian Knoll Elementary, Univeter Road, Canton, GA, USA
Johnny's Pizza Spirit Night
Tuesday, Aug 27, 2019, 05:00 PM
Johnny's New York Style Pizza, Hickory Flat Highway, Hickory Flat, GA, USA
BIG Changes for Box Tops for Education
BIG CHANGES COMING TO BoxTops4Education!!!
BoxTops4Education is in the beginning phases of going completely digital and earning has never been easier!! Follow these simple steps to start earning for our school:
- Download the new BoxTops4Education App
- Create an Account
- Select Indian Knoll Elementary School (Canton, GA)
- Buy BoxTops Products
- Scan Your Receipt within 14 Days of Purchase
- Earn Money for IKES
Please visit the website for more details on how you can earn! https://www.boxtops4education.com/How%20To%20Earn
Do You still have physical BoxTops?
Spirit Rock Reservations and Painting!!
Another school year brings about opportunity for celebratory shout-outs! Our spirit rock shout-outs were outstanding last year, offering the opportunity for us to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and accomplishments! We can't wait to see all of the creativity on our spirit rock this year! See below for all of the details.
Spirit Rock Sign-up:
In an effort to make spirit rock sign up as smooth a process as possible, we have changed the process slightly this year. Sign-up dates for your special event are listed below:
- August to October dates: released July 26th @ 7pm
- November to February dates: released October 10th @7pm
- March to May dates: released February 10th @ 7pm
**Payment will be required at the time of sign up in order to complete your reservation.
Spirit Rock Painting:
**Please remember that these services are not affiliated with IKES PTA and will require a separate, additional payment to the artist. Before you book any paint services, please be sure you have reserved and paid your rock reservation with IKES PTA.
If you have any questions regarding spirit rock, please contact Jackie at jackie.ikespta@gmail.com.
Haven't purchased spirit wear? Would like to join PTA? Visit PTA's MemberHub!
Thank you to our Firebird Flash Card Sponsors!
PTA
We love to hear from you! Please contact us with any suggestions, comments or questions!
Christine Dagostino Co-President
Jennifer Severson Co-President
jenniferseverson.ikespta@gmail.com
Jennifer Griggs Treasurer
Dacia Falter Secretary
Nikki Chambley Vice President
Ann Gazell Vice President
Michelle Kramer Vice President
Brenna Pittaway Vice President
Jeanette Smith Vice President
jeanettesmith.ikespta@gmail.com
Rachel Chapman Parliamentarian
rachel.chapman.ikespta@gmail.com
Email: ikespta@gmail.com
Website: ikespta.com
Location: 3635 Univeter Road, Canton, GA, United States
Phone: 770-721-6600
Facebook: facebook.com/indianknollelementarypta