Knollwood volunteers demonstrate appreciation for the important work of the Bolton faculty and staff in ways including a lovely supper prior to the Open House before school starts; baskets of candy; a Christmas cake buffet; homemade and individually decorated cupcakes; Valentine’s candy boxes; and a grand breakfast buffet in May. In addition, the principal delivers a custom-made birthday card from Knollwood to each staff member on their birthday.

“I just wanted to say thank you for always taking such good care of us at Bolton Elementary. You are an encouragement to us. You have no idea how much a simple cookie made so many teachers’ days! We appreciate your kindness and for showing us God’s love.”

This email, written by a Bolton faculty member, arrived in the church’s inbox the morning after a basket of cookies was delivered to Bolton by a KBC volunteer.

Knollwood invests in supporting literacy with Bolton students by funding a special Free Book Fair each year. In collaboration with Bookmarks, Knollwood provides books on all elementary levels and covering a wide range of interests. Every child in the school is invited to the Free Book Fair to choose books of their own. A Knollwood volunteer helping with the fair heard a fourth grade child exclaim, “Nobody’s ever given me a book before!”

Knollwood also provides trained reading and math tutors through the Reading Warriors and Heart Math programs.