PTA NEWS FLASH
Indian Knoll Elementary
Letter from the Principal
Happy New Year!
We are excited to jump into 2019 with a strong academic focus. Our Firebird students are working hard to earn Class Dojo points and we are rewarding them on a consistent basis. We celebrated with the Hawk Bird House as they won the House Carnival party this quarter and will host another 4th/5th grade honor roll assembly at the end of the month. Our students have also been busy with extracurricular activities. Our Techno Wizards did an amazing job at the regional competition with 23 first, second and third place entries. Twelve of these students will represent IKES at the GA State Technology Competition in Macon. Additionally, we are excited to host our IKES talent show at Sequoyah High School this year, so don’t miss out on the fun this year.
I want to take a moment to congratulate Mrs. Tammy Grummer who is our 2018-19 Support Staff Employee of the Year. Mrs. Grummer serves as our school bookkeeper but also takes on many other duties. She is responsible for textbooks, substitute teachers, runs errands, organizes and orders supplies, and jumps in to help with special events. She sets the bar very high and meets all timelines while taking on a multitude of other tasks. She will represent IKES at the district level for this prestigious award.
Thanks in advance for your participation and involvement in our school events. Indian Knoll Elementary School continues to foster collaboration through engaging activities and school programs. We are so fortunate to have involved parents to support our efforts. Let’s make 2019 the BEST year ever!
Sincerely,
Kim Cerasoli
Principal
CCSD Support Staff Employee of the Year ~ Mrs. Tammy Grummer
Counselor's Corner
Mrs. Colleen DeLosh – Grades 3-5
Mrs. Lori Waycaster – Grades K-2
In guidance this semester, we will be focusing on Character Education in all grade levels. Students will be learning to identify emotions, develop and strengthen friendships, and problem solve for the future.
We would like to thank everyone who participated in the MUST Ministries Toy Drive through our school program, IKES Believes in Helping Others. The needs of many Cherokee County families were met due to the generosity of our Indian Knoll families.
If you or anyone you know is in need of resources, including food or clothing, please feel free to contact either one of us at: colleen.delosh@cherokee.k12.ga.us or lori.waycaster@cherokee.k12.ga.us.
IKES Spirit Night at Buffalo's Cafe!
Firebird Friday at Airborne Canton! 1/4/19
Teacher Favorites List & Birthdays!
Five Below Spirit Week! 12/14-12/21/18
IKES Remind Texts
2019 IKES Talent Show
- Auditions will be held in the Indian Knoll Cafeteria on Thursday, January 17th.
- Interested students will need to download and complete an audition packet and turn it in by Friday, January 11th. We have added a tab on the IKES PTA website for the Talent Show that provides guidelines, information, as well as the downloadable audition packet.
- Anyone interested in performing, being part of the backstage crew or serving as Emcees for the event will need to submit an audition packet. Only performers and Emcees will need to audition.
- Dress Rehearsal will be Monday, January 28th at 6 pm at the Sequoyah High School Auditorium.
- Concessions, fan-o-grams, flowers and balloons will be available for purchase at the event.
If you have any questions, please contact Christine Dagostino at cdagostino.ikespta@gmail.com.
2019 IKES Talent Show - A Star is Born Sequoyah High School Theater
Thursday, Jan 31, 2019, 06:30 PM
Sequoyah High School, Hickory Road, Canton, GA, USA
Johnny's Pizza Spirit Night
Tuesday, Jan 15, 2019, 05:00 PM
Johnny's New York Style Pizza, Hickory Flat Highway, Hickory Flat, GA, USA
IKES Readers
Join PTA
Thank you so much to all of the Teachers, Staff, IKES Families and other Community Partners who have signed up this year for PTA Membership! Your membership dues are used directly to fund awesome programs for our children at Indian Knoll!
To join PTA, simply download our Membership form and send it in with your child. Each membership comes with a Firebird Flash Card with savings at over 50 local businesses that you can use the whole school year. For more information on joining the PTA or to check out the list of vendors on our Firebird Flash Card, click here. If you know of someone who owns a business in the community who may be interested in becoming a Community Partner with Indian Knoll Elementary School, please contact Christine Dagostino at cdagostino.ikespta@gmail.com.
Volunteer with PTA
Nothing teaches hope, kindness, courage, and compassion like helping others. Whether from home, at school, during the day, evening or weekend, we would love to have your help! Check out our IKES PTA website here for more information on volunteering with the PTA. We have opportunities for everyone. If you wish to be notified of upcoming opportunities, download a volunteer interest form here and send in the completed form with your student. If you have any questions, please email Jennifer Severson at jenniferseverson.ikespta@gmail.com.
All Pro Dad's Meeting
Friday, Jan 25, 2019, 07:00 AM
3635 Univeter Road, Canton, GA, USA
Special thanks to our 2018-2019 IKES PTA Business Sponsors!
Bruster's Ice Cream (Platinum Sponsor)
Killian Automotive (Platinum Sponsor)
Cherokee Children's Dentistry (Platinum Sponsor)
Shane's Rib Shack (Platinum Sponsor)
Duet Dance Academy (Silver Sponsor)
Cherokee County Farm Bureau (Silver Sponsor)
Frosty Frog Creamery & Cafe (Silver Sponsor)
Hickory Flat Dance (Silver Sponsor)
Provino's Italian Restaurant (Silver Sponsor)
Williams Orthodontics (Silver Sponsor)
Marco's Pizza (Box Nights and Spirit Nights)
Cheeseburger Bobby's (Spirit Nights)
Johnny's Pizza (Spirit Nights and PTA Calendar)
Stars and Strikes (Student Incentives and Special Events)
Chapman's Tree Service, Inc. (Donation/Delivery of Spirit Rock)
The Home Depot (Back to School Bash/Rock Garden)
Publix (Publix Partners Program and Special Events)
Kona Ice (School Lunches and Special Events)
Thank you to our Firebird Flash Card Sponsors!
PTA
We love to hear from you! Please contact us with any suggestions, comments or questions!
Rachel Chapman Co-President
rachel.chapman.ikespta@gmail.com
Jennifer Severson Co-President
jenniferseverson.ikespta@gmail.com
Valerie Holman Treasurer
Alison Waites Secretary
Christine Dagostino Vice President
Sara Kirkpatrick Vice President
skirkpatrick.ikespta@gmail.com
Andrea Ondeck Vice President
Brenna Pittaway Vice President
Jeanette Smith Vice President
jeanettesmith.ikespta@gmail.com
Katrina Brown Parliamentarian
katrinabrown.ikespta@gmail.com
Email: ikespta@gmail.com
Website: ikespta.com
Location: 3635 Univeter Road, Canton, GA, United States
Phone: 770-721-6600
Facebook: facebook.com/indianknollelementarypta