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Friday, August 22, 2025

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The countdown to the first day of school has begun. 11 days until we are back together again. Our staff and I cannot wait to see you and your children on Tuesday, September 2.


Remember, the 1st day of school is a 1 pm dismissal day for students. This is a great way for us to reconnect and ease back into the routines of school year.

First Two Days: Drop-Off/Arrival Procedures First Two Days: Drop-Off/Arrival Procedures

You can read the arrival procedures or watch a short video reviewing the procedures.

Morning arrival procedures for the first two days of school only. Beginning on Day 3, we will shift to our regular procedures that will continue for the rest of the school year.


For the first two days, many students may not know their classrooms or teachers yet. To help with this, all students will gather on the blacktop to the right of the buidling (if you are facing the building).

  • Bus riders will directed by staff to the blacktop.

  • Walkers will also head directly to the blacktop.

  • Parent drop-off students can be dropped off anywhere to the right of the building, before the driveway entrance to the blacktop, or after the driveway up to the crosswalk. Please do not drop off in the bus drop off area.


We’ll have plenty of staff out front to help students find their teachers and classrooms.


Again, these procedures are only for the first two days of school. Starting on Day 3, we’ll move to our regular arrival routines.


Thank you for your patience and support in helping us get the school year off to a smooth start!


Click the link below to watch a short video version of the arrival procedures.

First 2 Days of School Arrival Procedures

First 2 Days of School Arrival Procedures

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Day 3 of School: Drop-Off/Arrival Procedures Day 3 of School: Drop-Off/Arrival Procedures

You can read the arrival procedures or watch a short video reviewing the procedures.

Here are our arrival procedures, beginning Day 3 and continuing for the rest of the year:


  • Bus Riders: Buses will unload on the blacktop. Students will go directly to classrooms, guided by staff.

  • Walkers: Enter through the main entrance at the front of the building and go directly to classrooms.

  • Parent Drop-Off:

    • Rule of Thumb: Only drop off students where you are in front of the school building.

    1. Use the designated drop-off zones.
    2. Do NOT drop off before the bus drop off driveway (your child should not have to walk across the driveway entrance to enter the building) or on the crosswalk.
    • Pull forward as far as possible in the drop off zone, have your child ready to exit quickly, and move on so traffic flows smoothly.

    • Please avoid stopping to chat or watching your child walk inside—this causes delays.

    • If you wish to walk your child up to the entrance, park outside of the Drop Off Zone.


Thank you for helping us keep arrival safe and efficient!




Click the link below to watch a short video version of the arrival procedures.

Day 3 Arrival Procedures

Day 3 Arrival Procedures

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Dismissal Procedures Dismissal Procedures

Dismissal Procedures

Dismissal Procedures

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You can read the arrival procedures or watch a short video reviewing the procedures.

Dismissal procedures, which begin on Day 1 and will remain in place for the rest of the school year.


  • Bus riders will be called and dismissed to the blacktop, where they will board their buses.

  • Walkers and parent pick-up students have two options:

    1. Parents may park away from the front of the building. For safety, please do not park anywhere directly in front of the school—from the staff parking lot across the front grounds—as this area is busy with foot and vehicle traffic.

    2. Parents and students may also arrange a designated meeting spot, such as a side street near the parking lot or along Old Iron Master Road. Students can walk there to meet their parent.

PTA Information PTA Information

Click here for the PTA Events Calendar.


Check out our PTA Linktree for all things PTA.

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Save the Date

August

  • 8/28: Kindergarten Open House at 2:15 pm (Grade K Only)
  • 8/28 & 8/29: School Closed (Teacher In-Service)


September

Hispanic Heritage Month


  • 9/2: First Day for Students (1pm Dismissal for Students)


  • 9/3: Full Day of School (3:30 dismissal for students)
  • 9/4: Ice Cream Social (5:30 - 7 pm)
  • 9/9: PTA Meeting and Social (7 - 8 pm)
  • 9/11: Patriot Day
  • 9/11: Back to School Night (6:30 - 8:30 pm -- details forthcoming)
  • 9/27: 5th Grade Carwash/Mum Sale (9 am to 12 pm)



    The district's calendar can be found here.

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Student Supply Lists

The supply lists for all classes can be located on the Knight website under the "Parent Information" tab.


Click here for supply lists.

Cherry Hill School District Information Cherry Hill School District Information

MESSAGE FROM OUR SUPERINTENDENT, DR. KWAME MORTON

District Broadcast Messages:


All parents/guardians should be receiving the broadcast messages from our Central Admin Team including CHPS Weekly, periodic district notices and reminders, and the CHPS Summer Postcard. If you are not receiving the emails from the sender, Public Information - publicinfo@chclc.org, please check your spam/junk folder and add this email to your Safe Senders List.

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ARK PTA Information ARK PTA Information

PTA Linktree
For All Things PTA
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A. Russell Knight Elementary School

Email: epark@chclc.org
Website: www.knight.chclc.org
Location: 140 Old Carriage Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Phone: 856-428-0830
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Knight's vision is to create a community where every member wakes up inspired and goes home fulfilled.


ARK Knights strive to live out the following core values: respect, responsibility, empathy, service, perseverance, effort, citizenship, and teamwork.

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