Recently, Knolls Elementary School held a party to celebrate the end of its classroom modernization project, which gave all students new digital tools and furniture that could be moved around. The school is currently part of the district's "School of Choice" program, which lets students from outside the area sign up. Teachers are now working on putting new social-emotional learning modules in place for every grade level.

Q1. How does Knolls Elementary School handle the flow of students during afternoon pick-up?

Ans. For safety reasons, the school only has one drive-through lane and students must wait in designated areas.

Q2. Can parents help out at Knolls Elementary from home?

Ans. Parents can help the school from home by being Room Parent Coordinators or checking the school's finances.

Q3. Does Knolls Elementary have a "Buddy Program" for kids in lower grades?

Ans. To help build a supportive community, older students are often paired with younger classes for reading and social activities.

Q4. What types of assembly programs does Knolls Elementary have?

Ans. The PTA pays for a number of educational assemblies each year, including science demonstrations and multicultural musical performances.

Q5. Is Knolls Elementary a part of the "Box Tops for Education" program?

Ans. Families can use the Box Tops app to scan receipts and get money for school supplies and equipment.