January PTA Meeting: EMK Nurse Mrs Miller was honored and recognized by our PTA and received flowers, a certificate (see below), a book dedicated in her name to our library and another very special certificate given by some special friends that will miss her almost as much as everyone else (see below). She was also read a lovely poem by PTA VP Deana Bridgman (see below). Smiles and tears filled the room but mostly.... best wishes upon her well earned retirement! 

       

January PTA Meeting: Mr. Manfredi was honored and recognized by our PTA and received flowers, a certificate of appreciation, a book dedicated in his name to our library and another certificate which compares him to "The Greats" (see below). It was Mr. Manfredi's second PTA honoring of retirement which holds as a current EMK PTA record. ... best wishes upon your well earned retirement!   (again:) 

   

 

January PTA Meeting: Mrs. Kenny was honored and recognized by our PTA as well as her colleagues from the Roger's School and even a former student. She received flowers, a certificate of appreciation and a book dedicated in her name to our library. ....In only four short months at EMK she managed to touch so many; quite a feat by quite a special teacher..... best wishes upon your well earned retirement! 

        

On December 2, 2009 Both National PTA Chief Executive Officer Byron V.Garrett and the NJ State PTA President Diane Zierler presented Rodger Lippman of the Ethel McKnight School with the "2009 NJ State PTA Outstanding Website of the Year" award (for the 2nd time in three years)

           MEET EMK's NEWEST STAFF MEMBERS

                    


                                                Meet Mr. Stinard!

Dear McKnight Families,

 

I wanted to take the time to introduce myself to you.  My name is Marques Stanard and it is my pleasure to serve as the new assistant principal of Ethel McKnight Elementary School.  For the past seven years, I was a science teacher in the Lawnside School District in Lawnside, New Jersey.   I have a degree in Biology from Hampton University and a Masters in School Leadership from Wilmington University.

My educational philosophy is that each child is a unique individual who needs a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially.  It is my desire as an educator to help students and staff meet their fullest potential in these areas by helping to provide an environment that is safe, supports risk-taking, and invites a sharing of ideas.

 During my short time here at McKnight, I understand why the students enjoy coming to school every day. The energy that the students bring into the building challenges the staff to develop new and dynamic lessons to feed their hunger for learning.  The relationship between the teachers, support staff, and administration has created an environment that is conducive to learning.

I look forward to the opportunity of meeting with you as we move through the remainder of the school year.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Marques Stanard

Assistant Principal

                                                      

                                                          Meet Ms. Pinho!

Currently, I am earning my masters in Special Education.  In addition to this, I am a Special Olympics Track Coach and have worked immensely with students with multiple disabilities.  Also, I used to write for a newspaper and have incorporated that into teaching.  Because I have such a strong passion for writing, I decided to start the school newspaper at Ethel McKnight.  In the first issue, writers, artists and photographers from Mr. Lee's fifth grade class will be featured as they have been working very hard to complete the very first newspaper at Ethel McKnight.  Mrs. Carroll, another first grade teacher, has been assisting me in the newspaper club. 






                    

                                                           Meet Mr. Tantum!


My family and I reside in Langhorne, PA. My wife's name is Mary Lou - School Teacher in Bristol, PA.. My daughters are Stephanie - 23, Samantha - 19, and Staci - 17.
Prior to teaching at McKnight, I taught for three years in the Trenton Public School District. My academic degrees from Rider University include a Graduate Certification in Elementary Education, Masters in Business Administration, BS in Management, and a BS in Accounting. Before retiring in 2008, I coached youth and adult sports teams for 31 years. Today, I am an avid golfer and I am a die hard Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies, Flyers, and Sixers fan!





                 

                                                           Meet Mr. Lee!

 

Name: Ryan Lee

 

Home town: Florence Township

 

College attended: The College of New Jersey

 

Degrees: Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/ Psychology

 

Teaching Experience prior to Ethel McKnight: Lived and taught in Tanzania, Africa

 

While Away – Ran Kilimanjaro Marathon, Climbed Oldonyo Lengai or “Mountain of God”, and visited the Serengeti   

 

Hobbies/ Interests: music-played various percussion instruments for several years, certified personal fitness trainer, hiking/camping, kayaking, ping-ping

 

Favorite Quote: “All we know is all we are”

           New Family Orientation Day at EMK

      EMK IS GOING GREEN!!
IN AN EFFORT TO SUPPORT OUR ENVIROMENT, THE EMK PTA IS GOING GREEN AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!
PLEASE READ THE FLYER BELOW TO FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN HELP! ........