Knight Vision: To share in the commitment of rigorous and high-quality instruction to meet the needs of every child.

Our 2022-23 school theme "TEAM KNIGHT...ALL IN!" 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.

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).

Congratulations to our 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year finalists: Ms. Mina Lee, Ms. Emily Swedorski, and Mr. David Washell, our Knight ES Teacher of the Year!

These outstanding teachers are dedicated to serving each and every student!

Friday, September 9

• NFL Spirit Wear Day

Tuesday, September 13

• Cub Scouts Classroom Visits

Wednesday, September 14

• Cub Scouts Sign Up Night 7 PM - 8 PM

September 15 - October 15

• Hispanic Heritage Month

• Title I Virtual Annual Parent Meeting 12 PM

• Digital Learning Day #1

• School Council 7:30 AM
• Progress Reports Go Home

• House Color Day

October 6 - 10

• Fall Break

• Fall Picture Day

• Fall Book Fair Week
• Great Days of Service Week
• Bus Driver Appreciation Week

Wednesday, October 19

• Early Release at 12:50 PM

Thursday, October 20

• Early Release at 12:50 PM

October 24 - 28

• Red Ribbon Week

Friday, October 28

• House Color Day

Monday, October 31

• United Way PJ Day ~ $1

The Gwinnett County Public Library is partnering with Gwinnett County Public Schools to provide online tutoring support to 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Gwinnett students through Tutor.com. Students will need a library account to access the service. They will be able to sign on for individual tutoring sessions daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and for 24/7 “drop-off” support (uploading a document for tutor review/feedback to be returned at a later time).

Find all the information you need to take advantage of this program by logging into eCLASS. Look for the box pictured below!

ARRIVAL

Car Rider

• Students will begin entering at 8:20 am.
• Drop off ends promptly at 8:50 am.
• Students arriving after 8:50 am will need to be checked in at the front desk by a parent/guardian.
• Morning announcements will begin at 8:50 am.

Bus Rider

• Buses will unload at 8:20 am.

Day Care

• Students will enter the building beginning at 8:20 am.

VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL

• Please contact the Parent Center from 9:00am - 3:00pm at 770-806-3887 if you are interested in volunteering.

DISMISSAL

Car Rider

• Students will be released starting at 3:20 pm.
• Pick up ends promptly at 3:50 pm.
• Students not picked up after 3:50 pm will need to be checked out at the front desk by a parent/guardian with a photo ID.

Bus Rider

• Buses will load at staggered times based upon their arrival.

Day Care

• Students will be released starting at 3:20 pm.

CHANGE OF TRANSPORTATION: If your child needs a temporary alternate transportation route for the afternoon, please call the front office prior to 10 AM.

• GCPS will provide meals via bus distribution on digital learning days.
• The first DLD is Friday, September 16.
• Both breakfast and lunch will be offered.
• Meals can be served to anyone 18 and under.
  
• Buses will begin delivery around 10:45-11:00 A.M.

GCPS schools have established reasonable and precautionary practices within the school to minimize the risk of infection and/or spread of COVID-19 and Monkeypox.

Guidance is subject to change based on updated recommendations from CDC/Department of Public Health and will be communicated to local school Health Response Team members.

• Provide opportunities for regular handwashing.
• Implement the custodial schedule/processes to clean high-touch areas during the school day. ​​​​​​​
• Clearly communicate and follow COVID-19/Monkeypox criteria for return to work/school in consultation with county nurses.
• As of August 18th, masks are strongly recommended, but optional for staff in all GCPS facilities. In addition, mask coverings are OPTIONAL for students and visitors. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Action Items for School Plan

• Ensure each common area and classroom will have hand sanitizer available for use.
• Continue to provide ample time for restroom and handwashing opportunities.
• A custodial schedule is being utilized to ensure cleaning of high-touch areas throughout the school day.

*Protocols for reporting COVID-19/Monkeypox contact exposure will be followed and reported immediately to administrators/district health officials. Please see additional information regarding Monkeypox procedures and CDC Guidelines from GCPS.

* In addition, if you or anyone in your home is sick and has tested positive for COVID-19/Monkeypox, please contact our clinic coordinator, Majonna Garcia, immediately.

The 2022-2023 Reflections Theme is: Show Your Voice!

The Reflections Program is a National PTA and Georgia PTA cultural arts competition. Since 1969, over 10 million students across the nation have taken part in this popular PTA program.

The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works. The excitement and enthusiasm that the program generates for students, parents, schools, and communities are unmatched with the majority of Georgia PTAs participating in the program at all PTA levels.

Young artists get involved through their local PTA. A student may submit an entry in any of the six arts areas. Only original works of art are accepted. The six art areas are: Visual Arts Photography, Literature, Music Composition, Dance Choreography, and Film Production.

The Reflections Program provides an excellent opportunity for students of all ages to:

• Unleash their creative talents and be inspired
• Express themselves imaginatively in their artwork
• Experience the joy and fun of making art
• Tap into critical thinking skills to create art inspired by the annual theme
• Receive positive recognition for their original works of art

2022 Entry Form (Coming Soon!)