March 27, 2026
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Message from Mrs. Moity
Message from Mrs. Moity
Kelly Mill Family,
We’ve had a great week here at KME, and we’re looking forward to another exciting one ahead! Next week, we are proud to celebrate and show our appreciation for our incredible assistant principals. Thank you, Mrs. Shadburn, Mr. Callahan, and Mrs. Hickey, for all you do each day to support our students and staff. You take care of the countless details that keep our school running smoothly and safely, and we are so grateful for your leadership and care.
As we look ahead, Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is coming soon March 30- April 3, and we are excited to celebrate the amazing educators and staff who pour so much into our students each day. We invite our families to join us in showing gratitude—please be sure to check out the newsletter below for ways you can help us recognize and appreciate our team.
Spring is definitely in the air, and we have a few fun things coming up! Students will take Spring Pictures next Tuesday, and on Thursday, we’ll kick off the MLB season by inviting everyone to wear their favorite team jerseys or baseball attire.
We’re also continuing to build momentum with our March Madness goals, with classes earning rewards and students being recognized as MVPs for showing what it means to be a Colt who CARES.
It’s a great time to be a Colt who CARES!
Be sure to take time to rest, recharge, and relax with those you love!
Love,
Mrs. Moity
Important Dates:
March 24 Spring Picture Day
March 27-28 Suessical the Musical
March 30 - April 3 Teacher Appreciation Week
April 6-10 Spring Break
April 15 Rising 6th Grade Parent Night at Hendricks
April 16 DLI Rising Kindergarten Parent Night at KME
April 19 Fun with Son at Top Golf
April 23 5th Grade Visits Hendricks
April 27 - May 1 Georgia Milestone Assessments
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.
KME Item Drop Off Policy
KME Item Drop Off Policy
In an effort to minimize disruptions to learning, support campus safety, and ensure front office can operate efficiently we will only accept the following items:
*Lunches
*Water Bottles
*Eyeglasses
*Medications
Please make every effort to establish a routine at home for bringing these necessary items to school each morning. We will not interrupt the learning environment to take personal items to classrooms or call the classroom to send your child to the office to retrieve any items.
All drop off items listed below must be dropped off in the front office by 10:30 AM.
KME Afternoon Check-Out Policy
KME Afternoon Check-Out Policy
To ensure a safe and smooth dismissal, afternoon student check‑out will conclude at 1:30 PM. Check‑outs after this time cannot be accommodated due to dismissal preparations and limited time to communicate changes to teachers.
26-27 Class Placement
26-27 Class Placement
Parent Input
Parent Input
We'd love your input on your child's learning preferences and the ideal classroom environment for their success. This information is vital for us to ensure the best placement.
Please share details about your child's personality, how they interact with others (self-advocacy, functioning in a crowd, leader/follower), and any other helpful insights. Your comprehensive feedback, combined with input from current/former teachers and counselors, helps us better understand their placement needs.
While we are unable to honor specific teacher requests, you are welcome to mention if another child of yours had a positive experience with a particular teacher.
Please submit a separate form for EACH child by Friday, April 17th.
Quarter 4 After School Activities
Quarter 4 After School Activities
Kelly Mill 4th Quarter After School Activities will go live on Monday, March 16th. Sign up for a variety of options. Check out our website for more information: https://kellymill.forsyth.k12.ga.us/student-services/clubs
The Duck Dive for Education
The Duck Dive for Education
Did you see a special guest in today’s carline?
We had a visit from FCSDuck Splash!
Since 2016, the FC Education Foundation has been a feathered friend to
FCS by providing over $830,000 in grants for our kids and teachers. From
last year’s Duck Dive, we were able to give out 36 grants totaling $135,000
to schools. Our Annual Duck Dive for Education will officially kick off on
March 2nd, and we need you and your school to be a quacker backer!
Students, employees, and the community are invited to adopt rubber ducks
and join the raffle for the chance to win $10,000. The duck adoptions are
$10 each. We will begin sales in the schools and community through March
25th at 11:59PM. The Duck Dive will take place on Friday March 27th at
8AM at the Partner Connect breakfast at the Junior Achievement Discovery
Center and will be broadcast virtually.
Adopt a duck and enter the raffle today at
https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/district-services/community-engagement-
lifelong-education/forsyth-county-education-foundation/programs/duck-
dive for a chance to win $10,000 and fund grants for schools!
Lost and Found Items to be Donated March 27th.
Lost and Found Items to be Donated March 27th.
Please encourage your child to check the lost and found for personal items. All items will be donated on March 27th!
Help us Celebrate Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
Help us Celebrate Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
How can you participate?
How can you participate?
You will get more details from your room parent on how you can help, so keep your eyes peeled for that communication. We will be collecting items for the Brunch of Love and you can send in teacher wish list items on Tuesday!
Brunch of Love
Brunch of Love
Each year during Teacher Appreciation Week, our community comes together to send in items so the KME staff can enjoy a delicious meal. This annual tradition will be celebrated on Monday, March 30th. We are so thankful that Ellianos Coffee will once again be donating delicious hot and iced coffee for the entire staff, but we can’t do it without YOU! Please sign up to donate items for our Brunch of Love below.
Gift Card Donations
Gift Card Donations
Last year, the teachers loved selecting from a variety of $10 gift cards and snacks from our snack cart, so we decided to do it again. Gift card donations will be due Monday, March 30th. Please help us spoil ALL of our amazing teachers again by donating gift cards and signing up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BAFA72CA5F8C61-62582961-teacher
Fun with Son—Tickets on Sale Now!
Join us for a “Son”day Funday at TopGolf Alpharetta on Sunday, April 19th from 5-7pm for KME’s annual Fun with Son event. Tickets are available for purchase online only, so get yours now!! More detailed information located on KME PTO's website! Additional sibling tickets are available for purchase. Come enjoy a night of golf, food & fun while making memories together! This event is exclusive to KME students and their date only! https://kellymillpto.com/funwithson
Kelly Mill Spirit Night at Wing-Stop
Kelly Mill Spirit Night at Wing-Stop
Come out and enjoy some delicious food at Wing-Stop (Steeplechase Blvd, next to Kroger) for Kelly Mill Spirit Night on Tuesday, March 24th. Eat in, carry out or order delivery online with the code WSCARES. Don’t forget to mention Kelly Mill! Thanks for supporting our school and a community partner!
Chick Fil A Breakfast
Chick Fil A Breakfast
Order your April Chick-fil-a breakfast today!! Step into spring with a delicious chicken biscuit, minis or butter biscuit for students/staff! Pre-order by Tuesday, March 31st. Breakfasts will be delivered to homerooms on Friday, April 3rd! Thanks for your support!
https://kellymillpto.com/5th-grade-biscuit-sale
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.
Career Day!
Career Day!
KME community we need you!
KME community we need you!
Kelly Mill will be hosting Career Day on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 from 8:00-10:30 AM, and we are looking for engaging volunteers to share their careers and passions with our students! We would love to have a variety of careers and jobs represented, and we encourage anyone who can join us to participate in this exciting event. If interested, please complete the form and include a thorough description of your career and what you do. Volunteers will be contacted soon with further information. Thank you!
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/hjH1a39ZfUSvgbZ28
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
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
5th Grade DLI Celebration
5th Grade DLI Celebration
10:30 am
The Focal Center
1150 Dahlonega Hwy
Cumming, GA 30040
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 receive this newsletter!
WFHS Volleyball Camp
WFHS Volleyball Camp
North United 5K
North United 5K
Call all students, families, and teachers! Join us for a fun and meaningful event for the North United Community.
Click here to register: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Cumming/NorthUnited5K
When: April 25th
Where: North Forsyth High School
Fun Run 8am
5K 8:30 am
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
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