January 22, 2015

NEW UPDATES

Dr. Argent is creating a KHSCD COMMUNITY THINK TANK to develop a 5 year vision and strategic plan for Knightdale High. He is seeking 15 parents of 6-10th grade students.  We still need about ten parents.  We specifically want East Wake Middle and Wendell Middle School families. This group is a working group. Members will be asked to collect data, research, read, and bring forth diverse ideas.  This group will work closely with KHSCD, WCPSS, and the town of Knighdale in setting goals and designing innovative solutions. Divergent thinking is wanted (but no complaining).   Membership will be limited to 15 parents, and parents will be asked to attend all meetings.  If a parent misses multiple meetings or is unable to participate fully he or she will be asked to leave the group, creating space for a member able to fully engage.  If interested please go to this LINK and fill out a Google Form. Our first meeting is this Wednesday, January 27 (6-7:30pm).

Feb 9 Basketball is away at East Wake. PTSA will not be doing concessions. There was a mix-up in scheduling.

In need of senior portraits? Support our volunteer PTSA Photographers!

Glenn Gamayot – Glennboi Photography

• Senior Pictorial
• Main Page
• glennboi@gmail.com

Rich Levine – Bramblebrook Photography

• Portraits
• Home Page
• bramblebrook.photography@gmail.com

Thank you all for your help with the faculty luncheon!  It was a wonderful success, and we are thrilled that we are able to continue these expressions of gratitude for our faculty!  

CONGRATS TO NICHOLE GIBBS, KHSCD Teacher of the Year

Nichole Gibbs born in Durham, a NCCU graduate just joined the KHSCD faculty in 2013 from Fayetteville.  She is our Theatre Arts Director, Visual and Performing Arts Department Chair, Beginning Teacher Mentor, Knightdale Repertory Theatre (KRT), and International Thespian Society (ITS) Troupe #7149.  Her energy is infinite, and considers her students her “babies.”  Please read Ms. Gibbs philosophy of education to better understand what drives her as a teacher.

KAPLAN TEST PREP  – Parents will receive a report to help your child choose which test is best for your child.  ACT vs. new SAT.   SIGN UP HERE!  

• Saturday, January 30
• 8:30-1pm
• FREE – space is limited

ACADEMIC RECOGNITION NIGHT – Monday, February 8.  

• 5:30-6:30  Open House  Meet your spring semester teachers in their classrooms!
• 6:30-7:30  Academic Recognition in the auditorium. This time we will be ready for the large turnout!  Honor roll students will check-in at a grade level tables between 5:30-6:30.  Students should be dressed to walk across the stage and receive their certificate.  There will be door prizes.  Our guest speaker is millennial community leader, Nation Hahn.

NEW KHSCD TSHIRTS will be sold at Academic Recognition Night. ($10)

NEXT PTSA GENERAL MEETING Monday, February 1 (6-7pm)  in Media Center.  

With gratitude,

Rolonda, Karen, Melise, Shannon, Mona, Josie, and Shannon

Dates to Remember:

• 2/1 PTSA Meeting
• 2/8 Academic Recognition Night 7pm
• 4/11 Academic Recognition Night 7pm (tentative)
• May 2-6 Teacher Appreciation Week
• June 12 Graduation