Thoughts from Toni and Friends
Believe...Growth Mindset for Student Success!
Our School Vision
Knight Vision: To share in the commitment of rigorous and high quality instruction to meet the needs of every child.
Our 2017-2018 school theme “Believe...Growth Mindset for Student Success!” is directly aligned with our continued vision and instructional expectations for Knight: to share in the commitment of rigorous and high quality instruction to meet the needs of every child.
Instructional Focus:
*Implement the AKS (Common Mini-Lessons and Assessments)
*Implement Authentic Literacy (Purposeful Reading, Writing, and Discussion)
*Implement Effective Instruction (Workshop Model/Gradual Release)
Knight Mission: To provide a positive, stimulating, and secure environment that empowers the individual to grow socially, emotionally and intellectually in order to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world.
Knight Belief: We believe all kids can learn…
…and we will establish high standards of learning that we expect all students to achieve. It is our job to create an environment in our classrooms that engages students in academic work that results in a high level of achievement. We are confident that with our support and help, students can master challenging curricula, and we expect them to do so. We are prepared to work collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents to achieve this shared educational purpose (DuFour, 1997a).
12 "Knights" of Caring and Kindness!
Thank you for being an awesome team!
Jingle Jam!
Thank you to the wonderful Jingle Jam team that helped make this event a huge success: Jennifer Brown, Michele Brown, Susan Lanier, Christine Christopher, Patty Swift, Heather Cox, Aubriann DiPietro, Chris Gordon, Laurie Boltin, Barbara Homans, Rosi Beckman, Dawn Arnold, Lisa Petrassi, Kirsten Harper, Susan Thomas, Ken deGeus, Amanda Anderson, Julianne Apperson, Mina Lee, Jake Bova, Gretchen Stelten, Sally Lehmann, and Shaketa Gillard.
Jingle Jam is an annual favorite and our students had an exciting afternoon! All proceeds will benefit Knight.
December 18th - 20th
December 4-20: District Assessments
8 AM Days on Tuesdays and Thursdays (exception PLC Work)
Monday, December 18th
12 "Knights" of Kindness - Tell a joke to someone and make them smile
Planning Day - 1st Grade
Tuesday, December 19th
12 "Knights" of Kindness" - Let someone go ahead of you in line
Spelling Bee 9:15 AM
Chick-fil-A Night 6 PM - 8 PM
Wednesday, December 20th
12 "Knights of Kindness" - Give compliments to as many people as you can today
Winter Class Parties
Ellis Island Simulation
End of 1st Semester
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, January 3: Cafe Chat @ 8 AM
Wednesday, January 3: Grades in Gradebook & Posted
Wednesday, January 3: PBIS Meeting @ 2 PM
January 4-5: Review Grades & Repost
January 8-9: Admin Review Grades
Monday, January 8: Planning Day - 5th
Tuesday, January 9: Literacy PL
Wednesday, January 10: Planning Day - 3rd
Thursday, January 11: Math PL w/eCLASS during Planning Periods
Friday, January 12: Planning Day - 4th
Friday, January 12: School Council 7:30 AM
Friday, January 12: GKIDS Data Pull
Friday, January 12: Report Cards Go Home
December 21 - January 2: Winter Break
Wednesday, January 3: Teachers/Staff Return to School Thursday, January 4: Students Return to School
Staffing Update
Welcome to Knight!
We are happy to welcome Ms. Verenice Romo to the instructional support team as an EIP/ESOL teacher. Ms. Romo was a Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) student teacher at Baggett ES. Her first day at Knight will be Monday, December 18.
School is in Session ~ Inclement Weather Make Up Days
Please plan accordingly:
- February 23rd
- March 9th
- March 23rd
Reading Goals
A-K ~ 12-15
L-N ~ 6-8
O-Q ~ 4-6
R-T ~ 2-4
U-Z ~ 1-2
Winter/Holiday Party Information
Winter/Holiday Parties will be held on Wednesday, December 20.
*Please limit parties to 1 hour.
*Parties should end by 2 PM, and parent volunteers must leave the building by 2:30 PM.
*Student checkouts are handled in the front office (by 2:30 PM).
MOY Data Collection Timeline
F&P Reading Assessment: 11/27 – 1/19
Writing Assessment: 1/8 – 1/12
Word Study (First Grade): 1/8 – 1/12
MOY Data Input Due – Monday, January 22
MOY District Assessments – 12/4 – 12/20
SUNSHINE NEWS
The December baby picture is up now, so submit your guess!! The winner will be announced on 12/18! If you'd like to bring in a baby picture, please do - we need 4 more. THANK YOU!!!
Thank you to our Office, Custodial, and Cafeteria Staffs for hosting the delicious December Dessert Social!!
Counselor Corner
On the morning announcements, Michele will highlight 1st graders, students in Jake Bova's class, and kindergarten students in Leslie Eason's class who are great role models of our December character ed trait - COOPERATION.
Rachel and Michele are continuing their work with 5th graders on the required Career Portfolios.
PBIS Thoughts
PBIS is here for you! The PBIS team is working on strategies to assist those students who are repeatedly struggling to make good choices. We are hoping to work with teachers in a partnership to support the students. If you feel like you have a student who would benefit from something like this, please contact Michele Brown. If you would like to act as a mentor for a student who needs some extra support, please contact your PBIS representative.