CFKN Leopard Tales
April 2026
Late Arrival Procedures
If you arrive at school after 7:40am and there is no adult on duty in the carpool loop, you need to park your vehicle and walk your child into the front office for their supervision and safety. Thank you in advance for your support in this matter.
- Tardies begin at 7:40am. An adult will need to sign the student in at this time.
Excessive tardies will be reviewed under the choice option for attendance to a magnet program.
**** State law requires students in kindergarten through 12th grade to attend school a minimum of 170 of the school year’s 180 days to receive credit for the academic year.
Students can be absent for no more than 10 days per school year.
A note from a parent/guardian or certified medical practitioner must be submitted to the school immediately or within 5 days upon the return of the student. Failure to provide notes within 5 day time frame may result in an absence being considered as Unverified.
Spring Semester tuition has already been posted.
25-26 Aftercare Payment Schedule
Payments are made online through Parent Portal or you may pay by cash or check (made out to CFKN) here in the office.
Payment is due Monday each week. Accounts must be kept current in order for your child(ren) to remain in the aftercare program. Payment is still required the weeks your child does not attend aftercare. Payment will hold their place in our program.
Aftercare Parents, if there is a change in transportation this must be coordinated with the office before 2 pm.
For additional information, please see our Aftercare Handbook.
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.
As a reminder, we encourage you to check your Parent Portal accounts periodically to stay updated on any new fees and ensure timely payment.
All field studies must be paid by April 17, 2026.
Please remember to respect the privacy of all students and families.
You’re welcome to take photos or videos of your own child, but we ask that you avoid photographing or posting images of other students on social media.
Thank you for helping us protect every student’s privacy.
What can you do to ensure your child is successful and prepared?
April is filled with opportunities for your student(s) to show all that they have learned this year and how much they have grown academically. It is important for students to demonstrate that they can show grade level proficiency in different subject areas. Here are some parent tips to help you prepare your student for success.
Tip #1 Make attendance a priority, especially on days that you know standardized testing will be administered. If your student is tardy on the day of testing and testing has begun, your child will take his/her test in an alternate location/time.
Tip #2 Make note of test days on the calendar. That way both you and your child know what’s coming and will be prepared. Start talking about the test nightly. Let your child know your expectations and create goals together.
Tip #3 Encourage a Positive Mindset. Make testing an exciting time. Discuss how this is a time to show what they know and try their best. We don’t want to increase anxiety, so provide encouragement.
Tip #4 Set a reasonable bedtime as a way for them to get the rest they need to meet their goals.
Tip #5 Make sure your student has enough time to wake up fully before they go to school. This will help them have enough time to get the brain engaged and in gear.
Tip #6 Provide a high-protein, healthy, low-sugar breakfast for your student. If students eat breakfast at school, ensure that they arrive on time to eat prior to the test.
These tips are helpful both on testing days and for each day throughout the school year.
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.
March
30- April 1: CFKN Scholastic Book Fair
30:1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade Spring MAP Testing (Math); 4th and 5th Grade MAP Testing (ELA)
31: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade Spring MAP Testing (ELA)
31: Patriot's Point Field Study- 5th Grade
April
1: State House/SC Supreme Court Field Study- 4th Grade
1: Traveling Trunk visits 5th Grade
2: Early Dismissal @11:00 AM
3: eLearning Weather Make-up Day (Learning from Home-see upcoming Parent Square message for details)
6-10: Spring Break- No School
15: Weather Make-Up Day Assignments Due
17: Camp Discovery Field Study- 2nd Grade
22: Aftercare Application opens at 8:00 AM
24: Field Day
28: SCREADY Test- 3rd-5th Grades- Reading Day 1
29: SCREADY Test- 3rd-5th Grades- Reading Day 2
30: SCREADY Test- 3rd-5th Grades- Writing
May
1: Sesqui Field Study- Kindergarten
5: SC Ready Test- 3rd-5th Grades- Math Day 1
6: SC Ready Test- 3rd-5th Grades- Math Day 2
8: Dance Recital @ Muller Gym
12: SC Ready Test- 4th Grade ONLY- Science
13: Traveling Trunk Visits 5th Grade
14: Awards Day
14: 5th Grade Promotion at Muller- 5:30-6:30pm
15: Senior Walk
18: Move Up Day
21: Yearbook Signing and Social
22: Early Dismissal @ 11:00am; End of 4th Quarter; Report Cards Go Home; LAST DAY for students
Center for Knowledge North
1043 Muller Rd.
Blythewood, SC 29016
Phone: 803.691.4895 Fax: 803.691.3085
Principal: Jessica Agee - jagee@richland2.org
Asssitant Principal: Paige Malone - pmalone@richland2.org
Office Manager: Bridgette Branson - bbranson@richland2.org