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    Dear Knoles Families,

    Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! I am honored to be the Principal of Knoles Elementary School. At Knoles, we celebrate diversity, kindness, and academic excellence. Our incredible staff is dedicated to ensuring the success of every student, and I am excited to share some of the great things we have planned for this year.

    In grades K-3, we will be using NatGeo as part of our curriculum and have implemented "95%," our new phonics program. In grades 4-5, we will be using ReadyGen. We are also getting our students ready for the AASA state test this year. Additionally, we are piloting a new math program called Bridges, which has seen great success in other districts, and we’re eager to see the positive results here at Knoles!

    This year, students will have the opportunity to participate in our IgKnight enrichment activities. These activities will take place during the school day on Fridays, ensuring that every student can be involved. They are designed to allow students to explore various topics and create projects based on their interests. Throughout the year, teachers will invite parents to join us and celebrate the exciting projects their children are creating.

    We also hold monthly Friday spirit assemblies to recognize our students for academic achievements, attendance, and making good choices. We reward students with Noble Knight tickets for demonstrating our core value of kindness. 

    I look forward to partnering with all of our Knoles families to support your students throughout this school year.

    Warmly,
    Pete Galvan
    Principal