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February 27, 2026
Message from Mrs. Moity
Message from Mrs. Moity
Kelly Mill Family,
It has been an incredibly busy and high-energy week here on campus! We have so much to celebrate and a few important reminders to keep our community running smoothly.
🎤 Student Spotlights & Successes
🎤 Student Spotlights & Successes
Oratorical Greatness: A huge congratulations to Benjamin Hale! Benjamin is moving on to the Forsyth County Oratorical Finals next week. We are so proud of your hard work and courage—good luck, Benjamin! We’re all rooting for you.
Robotics Excellence: Our Robotics program truly leveled up this past weekend! We are bursting with pride for all our teams:
State Success: 4 out of our 5 teams qualified for and competed in the State Competition last weekend!
Award Winners: Our Colts brought home three significant awards, showcasing their technical skills and teamwork.
Worlds Bound: We are thrilled to announce that one of our teams is heading to the World Competition in late April!
We are so proud of the innovation and grit these students have shown. Way to go, Robotics!
A Bilingual Showcase: This morning, our 3rd Grade DLI students took the stage to perform their musical for friends and family. It was an amazing showcase of our bilingual learners' talents and dedication. Bravo to our performers!
🚗 Carline Safety Reminders
🚗 Carline Safety Reminders
To keep our students safe and our morning commute efficient, please keep the following in mind:
Stay in your vehicle: All parents and students should remain in their cars and utilize the designated drop-off lane.
Late arrivals: If you arrive after the bell has rung, please park and walk your student into the building. Otherwise, please ensure your student is inside the building before the bell rings.
📅 Mark Your Calendars
📅 Mark Your Calendars
Spring Pictures: Tuesday, March 24th. Get those smiles ready!
Thank you for being such a supportive part of our Colt family!
Be sure to take time to rest, recharge, and relax with those you love!
Love,
Mrs. Moity
Important Dates:
February 26- March 6 Spring Book Fair
March 2-6 Scholastic Book Fair
March 6 Chick fil A Breakfast and Family Bingo Night
March 13 Yearbook Order Deadline and Online Learning Day - Spring Parent Conferences
March 27-28 Suessical the Musical
March 30 - April 3 Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Shout Outs
Teacher Shout Outs
Want to celebrate one of our amazing teachers/staff members? Use this link button below to give a shout-out! Your kind words go a long way in spreading gratitude, positivity and showing appreciation for the hard work our staff puts in every day.
Join the West Community’s “Stuff the Bus” Food Drive!
Join the West Community’s “Stuff the Bus” Food Drive!
Help us fill the bus with non-perishable food donations.
Items can be sent in with students or dropped off at the front office of any West school. On 3/31, a school bus will pick up all donations from each school and will deliver the items to The Place. Food items will be distributed to West Community families in need!
March 2-31 at all West Forsyth Schools
Kelly Mill Elementary, Sawnee Elementary, Vickery Creek Elementary, Hendricks Middle, Vickery Middle, and West High.
Scholastic Book Fair Coming Soon!
Scholastic Book Fair Coming Soon!
The Scholastic Spring Book Fair is coming to Kelly Mill Elementary!
Get ready for a week full of reading excitement! Our Fall Book Fair will be held Monday, March 2 through Friday, March 6, in the KME Multipurpose Room. Students love choosing their own books, and it inspires a lifelong love of reading. Plus, every purchase supports our school. Visit our Book Fair Homepage learn more and set up your student’s eWallet for easy, worry-free shopping.
Interested in volunteering? Volunteering at the Book Fair is one of the most fun and rewarding ways to help students become better readers. Click on the link below to sign up for a day/time:
March Chick-Fil-A Breakfast
Preorder a Chick-fil-a breakfast for some lucky students or staff for March! Order yours by Tuesday, March 3rd. Breakfast will be delivered to homerooms on Friday, March 6th. Available by preorder only.
Family Bingo Night
Family Bingo Night
KME’s Family Bingo Night is coming up on Friday, March 6th in the KME Cafe. Join us for family fun, food & prizes during. Select from two sessions: Session 1 from 5-6pm (doors open at 4:30) and session 2 from 7-8pm (doors open at 6:30). Tickets are $10 for a 3 person bingo bundle or $25 for the 3 person bingo bundle + a large pizza & waters. Purchase additional bingo bundles for groups larger than 3. ONLINE ticket sales will close on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4th, but tickets will be sold at the door. ⬇️
https://kellymillpto.com/kme-family-bingo-night
Volunteers Needed: Decoration Committee
Volunteers Needed: Decoration Committee
Do you enjoy making things beautiful or bringing a theme to life? WE NEED YOU on KME PTO’s Decoration Committee to help make KME beautiful for Teacher Appreciation Week coming up March 30th-April 3rd. Please fill out the Decoration Committee Interest Form if you’re willing to help us decorate our hallways. Don’t worry- you aren’t alone. There are opportunities to either lead in creating your vision OR simply be a willing helping hand. More information: https://forms.gle/5PRGCdQrfggq61cW7
Fun with Son—Save the Date
Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 19th from 5-7pm and join us for Fun with Son at Top Golf Alpharetta. Tickets will go on sale soon. Stay tuned to our KMEPTO social media & the Colt Connection!
Save the Dates!!! 5th Grade End of Year Festivities!!!
Save the Dates!!! 5th Grade End of Year Festivities!!!
Hendricks Middle School Information
Hendricks Middle School Information
Parent Night- April 15th 6pm
Dual Language Immersion Parent Information Session and Showcase
Dual Language Immersion Parent Information Session and Showcase
Do you have a rising kindergartener? Are you interested in learning more about the Dual Language Immersion Program at Kelly Mill? Join us at Kelly Mill on April 16th at 5:30pm. Please share this information with friends and family who might not recieve this newseltter!
5th Grade DLI Celebration
5th Grade DLI Celebration
10:30 am
The Focal Center
1150 Dahlonega Hwy
Cumming, GA 30040
DLI Application Open for Rising Kindergarten Students
DLI Application Open for Rising Kindergarten Students
Visit the website for more information!
https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/district-services/teaching-learning/academics/dual-language-immersion
Order your Yearbook!
Order your Yearbook!
Rent the Rock!
Rent the Rock!
Did you know you could “Rent the Rock” at the entrance of Kelly Mill? Sign up and pay for your rental here👇🏻
https://kellymillpto.com/renttherock
Stay Connected!
Stay Connected!
Stay connected! Please make sure you’re following KME PTO on our social media pages and stay in the know!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KellyMillElementryPTO
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellymillpto/
Kelly Mill Elementary Podcast
Kelly Mill Elementary Podcast
Did you know we have a podcast? If you didn't, you are missing out because we have 216 cities and 39 countries listening in. Check out the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and more to catch up on all our amazing student and staff content.
Apple Link:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kelly-mill-elementary-podcast/id1667320259
Spotify Link:
https://open.spotify.com/show/4zijX7W4e0Tc0z2nAFrwXw
Student Podcasting Marathon
Student Podcasting Marathon
Calling All 4th and 5th Grade Student Podcasters! Interested in podcasting? Talk with your teacher about creating your own and recording live in our KME studios! In addition, if you are interested in competing in the first ever Pod Jam Marathon on May 14th in Dalton, Ga please contact Mr. Robertson. More information can be found here: https://www.nationalpodcastproject.com/podjam-26
Central Park
Central Park
Football and Cheer
Football and Cheer
If your child is interested in playing football or cheering at Central Park next fall, you can register beginning February 1st.
www.forsythcentralfootball.com
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