November 2010

Can you believe we are almost 25% of the way through this school year.  We trust that your child is having a positive experience.  Just a reminder, all important information is in Knightly Knews which is issued to your email on Tuesday and Friday nights.  Please be sure to read it.

We have much to share with you so fasten you seat belt and here we go……………………………….

PLEASE HELP US!!!!
We have had several near misses in our front parking lot already this year.  We are particularly concerned with the safety of our children. Therefore, beginning on Monday, November 1, 2010 there will be NO dropping off or picking up of students in the front of the building from 7:30 to 8:15 AM and 2:30 to 3:15 PM.  All dropping off and picking up during these times is to be outback.  Thank you for your understanding in this matter – remember, SAFETY FIRST!!!  (By the way, this information appeared on Knightly Knews last week)

1. Spiritual Life
Just a reminder that the Middle School Retreat will take place on November 1st.  Students will go to Camp Ha-Lu-Wa-Sa for the day.   The High School Retreat will take place on November 15 and 16th.  Students will stay overnight at Harvey Cedars.  More information on this will also follow. Information has already gone home about both retreats.

2.  Athletics
Congratulations to our varsity boys soccer team for making it to the TSCAC playoffs.  The first game is Tuesday, November 2nd.  Come out and support our team!!

The Fall Sports Recognition Assembly is on November 19th at 10:16 to 11:06 AM.  Come and celebrate our teams with us.

It is time for winter sports (brrrrrr)!!  Basketball practice begins on Monday, November 8th and is being kicked off with a pasta dinner right after practice (around 6 or 6:30PM) on November 8th  in the gym.

3. Academics
Below are the dates on which interims and report cards will be posted.  Remember, these are all posted on Netclassroom on the student/report card tab.  No hard copy will be sent home.

The National Honor Society Induction is on November 9th  at 7PM – Tuesday.

4.  Dress Down Days for Charity/Ministry and Canned Goods Drive

We are continuing the tradition started last year.  We are having a Dress-Down Day for Charity/Ministry every month.  The cost to students and staff to participate is $2.00. These are the dates for the Dress-Down Days for Charity/Ministry for this school year:

If you would encourage your child on these Dress-Down Days to also bring in a canned good or boxed food, this would greatly help the South Jersey Food Bank.  We are hoping that these food donations will increase.

5.  Fun Information
November 22 is the Thanksgiving feast for students.  Stay tuned for info on this in Knightly Knews and flyers coming home from the PTF.

The school store is back!!  It will re-open on grandparent day, December 3rd.  You will be able to shop in the store as well as in the online store!!  There are some great ideas for Christmas presents.

Creation Celebration was a success.  Everyone had a wonderful time and the classes raised a good amount of money.  The homecoming dance sponsored by the student council and the senior advisory committee was also a huge success.



6.  Upcoming Important Dates
November 1 – Middle School Retreat
November 4 & 5 – Teacher In-service, no classes
November 8 – Basketball Practice Begins
November 9 – NHS Induction
November 15 & 16 – High School Retreat at Harvey Cedars
November 19 – Fall Sports Recognition Assembly
November 22 – MS/HS Thanksgiving Feast
November 23 – Report Cards posted on Netclassroom
November 24 – Early Dismissal 11:15
November 25 & 26 – Thanksgiving Break – no school
December 3 – Grandparent Day/Early Dismissal/PS-ES School Concert

7.  Dress Code – WE CONTINUE TO NEED YOUR HELP
The dress code with regards to men’s and women’s pants has NOT changed.  They only thing that has changed is where you can buy them.  We are seeing way too many students with black jeans, corduroy pants and pants that are too tight.  PLEASE HELP US.            Talk with your child, check them when they walk out the door.  All pants must be kaki uniform style in blue, black or tan.  NO OTHER pants are acceptable.  No cargo pants.  Thank you for your help.

8.  One Last Important Item
We have restructured the School Excellence Committee and are calling this committee the “Dream Team”.  The purpose of this team is to keep King’s academically on track and to look for ways that King’s can reach out and minister in our community at large therefore being a witness as unto the Lord.  If you wish to be a part of this dream team email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .   

We always welcome your thoughts, your suggestions, and your prayers.
May God bless you and keep you.
Feel free to give us a phone call or an email at any time.

John M. Walsh,                                                  Pamela E. Silverman
Principal                                                               Dean of Academics