Calendar for 2022-23
This approved calendar features a start date of Aug. 3, seven days of pre-planning for teachers, the staggered return of students, and fourth digital learning days. The four digital learning days are scheduled throughout the year, with two occurring in 1st semester and two in 2nd semester. The calendar also features a fall break in October, a two-week winter break, the addition of a break in February, a week scheduled for spring break, and end date of May 24.
School Supply Lists
Check the Parents tab on the school website or click here to access the 2022-23 school supply lists.
KNGHT ES STUDENT DEVICE CHECKOUT
Student devices will be available for checkout during Meet Your Teacher Day for students in 2nd - 5th grades.
First Day of School & Staggered Start
All students begin school on Wednesday, August 3rd.
- Students in grades K & 1, as well as students with special needs who are served in a small group homeroom, will start in-person learning on Wednesday, August 3rd, with all other students participating in digital learning at home.
- On Thursday, August 4th, students in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5 will start in-person learning.
Parents will receive additional information and a detailed schedule at Meet Your Teacher Day on Monday, August 1st.
Play 2 Learn
Looking for a program for your younger child that encourages them and YOU to PLAY, LEARN, and GROW?
Play 2 Learn is that program!
Who can ‘Play 2 Learn’?
Children ages birth to 5 and their parents or caregivers
What is the program about?
Learning through PLAY
Where is it?
Knight Elementary and a number of elementary schools across
the county
How long is it?
90 minutes, once a week, from September to May
Why come to Play 2 Learn?
Early childhood experiences are so important to lifelong
learning
Get started on an amazing learning journey with your child!
Contact our Parent Instructional Coordinator, Kelli Sheffield, by email (Kelli.Sheffield@gcpsk12.org) at 770-921-2400 to enroll your child and you in Play 2 Learn.
Knight PTA News!
Please join the PTA this year!
Knight PTA's ultimate goal is to benefit our children and support their learning experience. Membership is an opportunity to connect with other parents and to support our school. Our goal is one membership for each student. Membership is only $5 per person! Please join at:
https://knightelementaryschoolpta.memberhub.com/store#.
Membership is $5 per individual adult (not per household or per student as GA PTA does not allow household memberships).
Thank you for supporting the PTA!
NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT
The Nominating Committee of Knight Elementary School (KES) PTA submits the following nominees for the 2022-23 school year:
Co-President ~ Vanessa Estremadoyro
Co-President ~ Jocabed Montoya
Vice President ~ Kelly Morgan
Secretary ~ Denise Carter
Treasurer ~ Cherie Peck
Nominating Committee:
Dr. Toni Ferguson, KES Principal
Jeanne Robinson, KES PTA Treasurer
Shannon Quillian, KES PTA Member
Nominees will be posted ten days prior to the election.
All nominees and those voting must be current members of the KES PTA.
Each member gets one vote.
The election date is TBA.
According to GA PTA, everyone—parents, educators, students, and other citizens active in their schools and communities—is invited to join the PTA.
Need More Help?
Please feel free to contact Kelli Sheffield, Kelli.Sheffiled@gcpsk12.org , in our Parent Center. You can also reach them by phone from 9:00am - 3:00pm at 770-806-3887.
Finally, please visit the Knight website often for information and updates at KnightESHomepage Thank you for your generosity and support as we continue to ensure learning for all students at Knight Elementary!
