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March 6, 2026
Message from Mrs. Moity
Message from Mrs. Moity
Kelly Mill Family,
We are so proud of the hard work our Colts are putting in right now! Our students are rocking their spring universal screening assessments. Using our midyear data, students set individual goals, and they have been working incredibly hard to reach them.
You might find this amazing — we have students who have demonstrated over three years of growth in just seven months! Many classes and grade levels have already surpassed their goals. That kind of growth happens because of the dedication of both our students and our teachers.
Our teams are using data to drive instruction, but that’s not all. Teachers are also collaborating and planning together to design engaging, meaningful lessons for students every day. The momentum across our building is strong, and it’s exciting to see!
Let’s keep it up, Colts — we still have 10 more weeks of learning and growing together this school year.
A few quick reminders for our families:
BINGO Night is tonight! We are looking forward to a fun evening together.
Yearbook orders are due next Friday, March 13.
March 13 will also be an Online Learning Day.
Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming up. Teachers will reach out if a conference is recommended, but families are always welcome to request one as well.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We are so proud of our Colts and the amazing things happening at Kelly Mill!
Be sure to take time to rest, recharge, and relax with those you love!
Love,
Mrs. Moity
Important Dates:
March 13 Yearbook Order Deadline and Online Learning Day - Spring Parent Conferences
March 17 DLI Only Rising 6th Grade Parent Night at Hendricks
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.
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
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
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.
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
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—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
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!
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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