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).
Kendra Choi: Guided and Independent Reading!
Great Job, Robotics Team!
Students
Benjamin (Homans)
Brendyn (Homans)
Dileep (Homans)
Evans (Homans)
Nataly (Homans)
Rosalyn (Homans)
James (Brockington)
Sinan (Brockington)
Christopher (P. Lee)
Saul (P. Lee)
December 4th - 8th
December 4-20: District Assessments
8 AM Days on Tuesdays and Thursdays (exception PLC Work)
Monday, December 4th
No School-wide Events
Tuesday, December 5th
12 "Knights" of Kindness" - Hold the door open for someone
Teacher Network 7:10 AM in PLC Room
STEM/PBL Professional Learning during Planning Periods
Stone Creek Pizza Night 6 PM - 8 PM
Wednesday, December 6th
12 "Knights of Kindness" - Tell or read a story to someone
Thursday, December 7th
12 "Knights of Kindness" - Sit next to someone new at lunch
College and Career Awareness Day
APTT PL during Planning Periods
Friday, December 8th
12 "Knights of Kindness" - Make a kind card for someone
Polar Express - 1st Grade
Jingle Jam 3:40 PM - 6 PM
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, December 11: APTT Night K-2 6 PM - 8 PM
Tuesday, December 12: PLC Work during Planning Periods
Tuesday, December 12: APTT Night 3-5 6 PM - 8 PM
Wednesday, December 13: eCLASS Y'all Come
Wednesday, December 13: Planning Day - KDG
Wednesday, December 13: APTT Debrief during Planning
Thursday, December 14: PLC Work during Planning Periods
Friday, December 15: Planning Day - 2nd Grade
Friday, December 15: Breakfast with the Principal
Friday, December 15: Hat Day - 100 Book Club
Friday, December 15: December Desserts Social
Monday, December 18: Planning Day - 1st Grade
Wednesday, December 20: Winter Class Parties
Wednesday, December 20: End of 1st Semester
December 21 - January 2: Winter Break
Wednesday, January 3: Teachers/Staff Return to School Thursday, January 4: Students Return to School
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
WINTERFEST!
Laurie Boltin, thank you for planning and organizing our annual Winterfest! Our Knight family truly enjoyed the Chorus Performance, Holiday Shop, Silent Auction, Face Painting, Cakewalk, Book Sale, Bike Raffle and Concessions! The obstacle course was a kid favorite! Thank you to the following staff members for volunteering and supporting Knight (Sanja Ramic, Jeanette Jones, Becca Sheiffer, Megan Harding, Gretchen Stelten, Greg Dumas, Michele Brown, Ashley Crummie, Araceli Rodriguez, Lisa Burton, Mitzi Ethridge, Jennifer Brown, Rosi Beckman, Christine Christopher, Rachel Storey, Chris Gordon, Kathy Whitmer, Amanda Anderson, Patrick Mugan, and Shaketa Gillard).
Candlelight Luncheon
The Candlelight Luncheon is canceled this school year. We will revisit for the 2018-2019 school year.
Winter/Holiday Party Information
Winter/Holiday Parties will be held on the last day before the break – 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).
*Grade Level Leaders, please email Lisa Burton the time for your grade level parties by Monday, December 4.
MOY Data Collection Timeline
APTT Assessment: 11/27 – 12/1
APTT Assessment Input Due – Friday, December 1
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
Jingle Jam - Friday, December 8
A school fundraiser, Kids Afternoon Out
Time: 3:40 PM-6:00 PM
Price: $10 per child
Games, Crafts, Snacks, FUN!!!
APTT Is the Place to BE!
Meeting Best Practices
• Explain APTT and its purpose to parents
• Discuss students’ progress on foundational grade level skills
• Avoid educational jargon
• Practice activity: “I do”, “we do”: – don’t forget “you do” (partner with other parents)
• If a child comes in, have paper/crayons in the back of room (get kids settled first)
Family Outreach – to increase classroom participation
* Send personal invitations to each family (email, Dojo message, Reminder 101, phone call …)
APTT Talks on Wednesday, December 13 during planning periods.
*APTT #2 Debrief
APTT Reminders
* After your APTT meeting enter parent goal and attendance data into your Excel sheets
*Parent Communication Logs are due to Sally Lehmann or Lisa Burton by Friday, 12/15
Thank you for all you do!
Breakfast with the Principal - Friday, December 15
Starshine News
The winners of the November Baby Picture Guessing Game were Rosi Beckman and Kathy Whitmer! The picture was of Kendra Choi. Rosi, Kathy, and Kendra received jeans passes! The December baby picture is up now, so make your guess!! If you'd like to bring in a baby picture, please do! We only need 4 more to take us through the remainder of this year! THANK YOU!!!
Thank you to our 1st grade team for the After School Social treats!!
Looking ahead - our awesome Cafeteria Team, Custodial Team, and Office Staff is hosting a December Dessert Social in the Conference Room on Friday, 12/15. The delicious desserts will be available for you throughout the day, so be sure to come by and ENJOY!!!
Secret Santa starts next week!
Counselor's Corner
On the morning announcements, Michele is highlighting 4th graders and kindergarten students in Britney Washington's class who are great role models of our December character trait - COOPERATION.
Thursday, 12/7, is our monthly College/Career Awareness Day! Wear your college shirts with jeans!
Thank you to two unknown holiday elves - one who gave me the book, "Girls Who Grew Up Great," and the other who donated a book bag. Michele appreciates your thoughtfulness!
Michele will visit kindergarten classes this week.
Rachel and Michele are working with 5th graders on their required Career Portfolios.
Thanks to everyone who donated snacks for the Reindeer Chow for Jingle Jam! Christine and Michele appreciate your generosity and support!!!
"We sometimes cling to memories as if they define us, but they don't. What we do defines us."