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).
Audra Morales & Alicia Rhyne: Reading Stations!
Ryan Simpson & Pamela Cummings: Math Workshop!
Celebrating our TOTY, Kelsey Lanham!
Knight Stars with Steve Spangler!
To the Veterans, thank you for serving our country!
November 13th - 17th
November 13 - 17: American Education Week
Monday, November 13th
R4L Feathers
Principal for a Day Visit - Ms. Alysia Jackson
PBIS Walk-Through 2 PM
Art Show 6 PM
Tuesday, November 14th
R4L Feathers
Teacher Network 7:10 AM in the PLC Room
5th Grade Field Trip
PLC Work during Planning Periods
Wednesday, November 15th
PBIS Meeting 7:30 AM
Send your Breakfast with the Principal student name to Ms. Burton
Thursday, November 16th
Parental Involvement Luncheon
Friday, November 17th
Breakfast with the Principal
Tornado Drill 9 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
November 20 - 24: Thanksgiving Week Break
Tuesday, November 28: Cafe Chat 7:10 AM
Tuesday, November 28: PLC Work during Planning Periods
Thursday, November 30: PLC Work w/eClass Support during Planning Periods
Saturday, December 2: Winterfest 1 PM - 4 PM
December 4-20: District Assessments
Tuesday, December 5: Teacher Network 7:10 AM in PLC Room
Tuesday, December 5: PBL Professional Learning during Planning Periods
Tuesday, December 5: Stone Creek Pizza Night 6 PM - 8 PM
Thursday, December 7: Literacy PL w/eCLass Support during Planning Periods
Friday, December 8: Polar Express - 1st Grade
Friday, December 8: Jingle Jam 3:40 PM - 6 PM
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
Thursday, December 14: PLC Work during Planning Periods
Wednesday, December 20: Winter Class Parties
Wednesday, December 20: End of 1st Semester
Happy Birthday!!!
Patty Swift 11/14
Deb Campbell 11/15
Thanksgiving Break Birthdays!
Anna Reeps 11/22
Becki Kelly 11/23
Emily Helms 11/26
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
Staffing Update
Welcome to Knight!
We are happy to welcome Ms. Brooke Billman to the kindergarten team. Ms. Billman was a Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) student teacher at Winn Holt ES. Her first day at Knight will be Monday, November 27.
Principal for a Day Visit - Monday, November 13
We are very excited to have our Principal for the Day, Alysia Jackson – Property Director, Altera Riverside, visit Knight!
Some of Mrs. Jackson’s activities will include being a guest on the morning news, visiting classrooms, and much more.
Art Show - Monday, November 13
Where: Cafeteria
Time: 6PM-8PM
Don’t Miss It: Each student will have a framed masterpiece on display. This one-
night-only show is a wonderful opportunity for family and friends to celebrate success in the arts!
Breakfast with the Principal - Friday, November 17
Jingle Jam - Friday, December 8
A school fundraiser, Kids Afternoon Out
Time: 3:40PM-6:00PM
Price: $10 per child
Games, Crafts, Snacks, FUN!!!
Starshine News
It's not too late to turn in your Sunshine dues! Thanks for your support!
1st grade is hosting a before school "Breakfast Snack Social" on Friday, 11/17, at 7:45am.
If you'd like to be a Secret Santa, be sure to return the bottom portion of your form to Michele Brown by THIS Thursday, 11/16. We are drawing names on Friday, 11/17, at 8:00am in the PLC Room!
Counselor's Corner
Michele is teaching lessons in 4th and 5th grade classes.
2nd graders and students in Shon Hardy's Kindergarten class will be highlighted on the morning announcements for being great role models of our November character trait - RESPONSIBILITY!!
Thank you for the donations of Reindeer Chow ingredients for Jingle Jam! If you'd like to donate, we are still in need of red and green M&M's (without nuts), mini pretzels, Chex cereal (rice or corn), Whoppers, and chocolate chips. THANK YOU!!!!
"You are making a difference every day."
PBIS Thoughts
PBIS is a program that helps better our school. We recognize good behavior and support with positive interventions when the behavior is not what we'd like to see. This week, take a few minutes to work with your class to plan a way to solve a problem here at school. Maybe you noticed that there is a lot of litter around the school. Or the cafeteria is much noisier than it should be. Brainstorm ideas to positively fix those problems, make a plan, and put it into action. PBIS affects all aspects of our school.