Friday September 9, 2022, we will celebrate Patriot Day. Patriot Day is observed in the United States on September 11th to commemorate the lives of those who died in the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers in New York City, the Pentagon in Virginia, and those who perished when the hijacked United Airlines Flight 93 crashed in Pennsylvania.

I ask students to wear items that are red, white, and blue while attending school. This is voluntary. The day is not to scare children, but to highlight hope and charge our children to find ways to be part of a kind, caring, and accepting community, country, and world.

I will read prepared remarks honoring the fallen firefighters, police officers, medical professionals, EMTs, and everyday people who risked their lives to help others and continue to risk their lives every day. We will celebrate our resilience, our ability to work together, to help one another, and our commitment to respecting and accepting all people.

Dear ARK Families,

Our annual Back to School Night will be held on Tuesday, September 13th from 6:15 pm to 7:40 pm. Below are the key details for the event:

• BTSN will be in-person only. We will not be offering a virtual option.

• Classroom Teachers will offer two sessions. Both sessions will include the same content.

Grades K-5 and Pull Out Resource Teacher and Homeroom Teacher Presentations

Session #1: 6:30 to 7:00 pm

Session #2: 7:10 to 7:40 pm

• We ask that if possible no children attend.

• Please understand that Back to School Night is not a Parent/Teacher Conference. If you have individualized questions for the teacher(s) you should email or call to discuss them at a later time.

Encore Teachers / Instrumental Music Teacher / Therapists / Librarian / Nurse / CST / Counselor / Literacy Teacher Coach / Principal

• All staff listed above will be available in the APR from 6:15 to 7:40 pm.

• Families who are unable to attend BTSN in person can contact the staff member directly to schedule a time to talk.

• A Board of Education Representative and the principal will be available in the APR to answer any questions you have regarding the Bond Referendum.

I will share informational BTSN videos that you can view at your convenience no later than Monday, September 13th.

We look forward to your participation at our Back to School Night event! Your involvement and partnership will help us ensure a successful school year for your child.

All for One and One for All!

Mr. Eugene Park

Principal, A. Russell Knight Elementary

Seeking Details about Upcoming Bond Referendum? The website is Live.

The Cherry Hill Public Schools will put up for a public vote a bond referendum on October 6, 2022. Details on what's included in the upcoming bond are available on www.cherrryhilltomorrow.com

If you are not yet registered to vote, now is the time.

The link to register is: https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/register..

• 9/13/22 from 6:15 - 7:40 pm: Back to School Night
  
• 9/14/22 from 4:00 - 9:00 pm: Erlton Social Craft Bar and Kitchen -- Dine and Donate Event
• 9/22/22 at 7:00 pm: General PTA Meeting
• 9/26 & 9/27: School Closed in Recognition of Rosh Hashanah

The district's calendar can be found here.

Email: epark@chclc.org
Website: www.knight.chclc.org
Location: 140 Old Carriage Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Phone: 856-428-0830
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ark.knights.7
Twitter: @arkknights1