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CFKN Leopard Tales

May/Summer 2026

CFKN LeopardTalesMay/Summer 2026

Community Partners Community Partners

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We would love to invite you to become a part of the CFK and CFK North Family! Please complete this form for your group, business, or organization to establish a partnership with Center for Knowledge and Center for Knowledge North. Thank you in advance for your willingness to support and become a valued member of our school community.

Parent Portal Reminders Parent Portal Reminders

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As a reminder, please check your Parent Portal accounts for any unpaid fees and apply payment as soon as possible.

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Purple Up Day happened to fall on Field Day this year, so the PTA added to the fun by providing each grade with colored headbands and wristbands, along with popsicles and gold medals. Teachers were also treated to some Field Day Fuel, featuring a variety of dips to help keep them energized through the day.
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We're so proud of our April Leading Leopards! Leading Leopards exemplify the four Bs (Being Safe, Being Respectful, Being Responsible, and Being a Problem Solver).

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Happy Birthday to our newest Birthday Book Club members!

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May Chess Tournament May Chess Tournament

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Registration link for the Think Move Chess May Tournament on Saturday, May 30th!

Summer Camps Summer Camps

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Visit the Think Move Chess Summer Camps site for more information!

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Visit the Think Move Chess Academy site for information on classes and private lessons.

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Registration for camps is open now! See https://www.thestemlabsc.org/ for options.

Blythewood High School Cheerleading Camp Blythewood High School Cheerleading Camp

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Youth Cheer Clinic

June 9-11th

9:00am-12:00pm

Link to more information!

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If you shop at Kroger, you can support our school when you shop! Kroger Community Rewards program is easy to join. Once you sign in to your account, Search for “Center for Knowledge North” (NPO HW776) here and hit “save.”

Literacy Corner Literacy Corner

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Dear CFK/CFKN Parents and Students,


I am so excited about our summer reading challenge! We know that students reading over the summer will limit the dreaded “summer slide.” We wanted to give you a fun way to keep up those reading skills and build some knowledge for your upcoming year.


Here is how it works. Look at the Summer Literacy Bingo Card you received at the end of the year. There are multiple ways for you to engage in reading over the summer. As you complete a box, parents will initial that box. In the fall, you will return your card to your teacher by August 14, 2026. Below is a list of ways you can earn rewards for engaging in this fun summer reading initiative.


  • 5 in a row-Your name entered into a drawing for a $25.00 gift certificate to our Fall Book Fair. There will be a winner from each campus for the gift certificate.

  • Each additional 5 in a row- Your name will be entered that many times for a drawing for Tales the Literacy Leopard Stuffed Animal. There will be a winner from each campus. (example: 2 sets of 5 in a row= 2 entries, 3 sets=3 entries, etc.)

  • Whole card complete-You will receive an invite to our Summer Reading Celebration in the fall!


Bingo Cards for each grade level:


Rising 5th Summer Reading Bingo Card

Rising 4th Summer Reading Bingo Card

Rising 3rd Summer Reading Bingo Card

Rising 2nd Summer Reading Bingo Card

Rising 1st Summer Reading Bingo Card


Also, check out the summer reading challenge going on at the Richland County Public Library at https://www.richlandlibrary.com/summer-learning-challenge (Dates are May 30- August 8, 2026)


Reading will take you to all kinds of places, so make sure you keep reading over the summer.


Your Reading Coach,

Mrs. Shivley and Tales too!

Counselor's Corner Counselor's Corner

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The Military Student Chat & Chews led by Mrs. Minkel (School Counselor) were such a fun way to celebrate the Month of the Military Child! Students engaged in conversation topics around being a military child, played military themed bingo, and enjoyed a snack/treat each week. We loved recognizing all the resilience and bravery it takes being part of a military family!

Check out Mrs. Minkel's Counselor's Corner Website for more information and resources!

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Please be sure to browse Lost and Found for any missing items. Items will be donated after 5/22.

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CFK/CFKN Summer Office Hours:

June 1-17

Monday-Thursday

8:00am-4:00pm

Closed Fridays

Need to Make Any Directory Opt Out Changes? Need to Make Any Directory Opt Out Changes?

Families,


Please see the R2 Student Information Update website for any Directory Information or directions for changing/updating your preferences in Parent Portal.

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Free to Focus

Families, please keep in mind the implementation of Free to Focus. In addition to the abundance of communication that has been shared districtwide via ParentSquare, there is also an FAQ section on R2's Free to Focus Webpage.


Thank you so much for your support!

School Website School Website

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Our school website can be located at https://www.cfkn.richland2.org/. Just hover over and click on the header words "Our School," "Academics," and "Families" in the top banner area of the website to access important school information.

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Dates to Remember Dates to Remember

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About Us About Us

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Center for Knowledge North

1043 Muller Rd.

Blythewood, SC 29016

Phone: 803.691.4895 Fax: 803.691.3085


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Principal: Jessica Agee - jagee@richland2.org

Asssitant Principal: Paige Malone - pmalone@richland2.org

Office Manager: Bridgette Branson - bbranson@richland2.org

Emily Herbig
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