THE COLT CONNECTION
October 23 ,2026
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Message from Mrs. Moity
Message from Mrs. Moity
Kelly Mill Families,
Today, we celebrated our 50th day of school AND America’s 250th anniversary! What a special way to mark both milestones!
We’ve worked HARD for 49 days, so taking a day to celebrate, collaborate, and have some fun was definitely fitting! A HUGE shoutout to our amazing KME staff for their willingness to dedicate an entire day to this special experience for our Colts. From start to finish, the day was filled with creativity, collaboration, learning, and LOTS of red, white, and blue!
Our students tackled integrated tasks connecting STEM and American history, including collecting and analyzing data, performing, creative writing, engineering challenges, and American history trivia. Classes worked together to complete the activities, earning stickers to add to a HUGE interactive map of the United States. And, of course, there were prizes galore!
It was an engaging day filled with learning, teamwork, and a whole lot of patriotic pride. Our Colts learned so much about our country's history while putting their creativity and problem-solving skills to work. What an amazing tribute to America!
A special THANK YOU to Mrs. Sumner and Mrs. Fedorchuk for their creative minds, thoughtful planning, and hard work in bringing this experience to life for our KME family. You created something truly special for our students and staff!
We also want to take a moment to celebrate last week's Fall Festival! A HUGE thank-you to our KME families and community for coming out and making it such a wonderful event. It was so special to see everyone enjoying the festivities and supporting our school, including the vendors who are part of our KME family and greater community. Thank you to Mr. Burbrink for the DJ entertainment and to our PTO Fall Festival Committee for all the time, planning, and hard work that went into organizing such a fantastic event! We are so grateful for a community that shows up for our Colts!
At Kelly Mill, we believe learning should be meaningful, engaging, and FUN—and these experiences remind us how special our KME community truly is!
Be sure to take time to rest, relax, and recharge with those you love!
Love,
Mrs. Moity
Important Dates:
October 16th - Online Learning Day for Students/Parent Conferences - PTO Fall Festival
October 19th- FCS District AIM Day - Professional Development for Staff - Student Holiday
October 27th - West Fest and Trunk or Treat
November 2-3 KME Internal Review
November 11- Veteran's Day Celebration
DLI Quarter 1 Newsletter
DLI Quarter 1 Newsletter
Yearbooks and 5th Grade Adds
Yearbooks and 5th Grade Adds
📷Yearbooks and 5th Grade Ads are now on sale! The deadline to buy is March 28th, 2027. Visit the site below or scan the QR code on the flyer to purchase! If you have any questions, reach out to Ms. B F40501@forsyth.k12.ga.us
https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/kellymillelementary
West Fest - Save the Date
West Fest - Save the Date
The West Community of Schools invites you to join us for West Fest, a FREE community event for all ages!
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
5:30–7:30 PM
West Forsyth High School
Bring the whole family for an evening of fun! We'll have trunk or treat, Touch-A-Truck, inflatables, games, music, and more. Food and drinks will also be available for purchase from local food trucks.
Parking Information: Please take a moment to review the attached map before arriving. Parking will be available in the designated yellow areas. The parking lot in front of the school will be closed for West Fest activities.
We look forward to a fun evening bringing our West community together and celebrating what it means to Live Our West!
We hope to see you there!
26-27 PTO Information
KME Veteran's Day Celebration
KME Veteran's Day Celebration
Join us as we honor those who have served our country for our big Kelly Mill Veteran’s Day Celebration.
7:10 AM: Doors open for breakfast in the cafeteria
8:00 AM: Veterans Day program begins with parade to follow!
⭐ Bringing a Veteran?
Please click here to RSVP through SignUpGenius by November 1. Veterans are also welcome to bring fellow veterans so that everyone has the opportunity to be recognized and honored.
📸 Honor Your Family’s Veterans!
We invite all families to submit photos or videos of their veterans to be featured in our special Veterans Day slideshow.
Please email us at veteransday@kmepto.org to submit photos by November 1.
Have questions? Email us!
November Chick Fil A Order
November Chick Fil A Order
Order a delicious Chick-fil-a breakfast for your favorite students or staff by Tuesday, Nov. 3rd! Breakfasts will be delivered to homerooms on Friday, November 6th. Preorder only! Get your chicken minis, chicken biscuits or buttered biscuits today at https://kellymillpto.com/5th-grade-biscuit-sale
Spirit Sticks for Sale
Spirit Sticks for Sale
Spirit Sticks will be available for purchase in the KME Cafe on 10/29 and 10/30! Cash only! Show your spirit!
Support Our Playgroud Project!
Support Our Playgroud Project!
📣 Inclusive Playground Update: Help Us Keep the Momentum Going! 🚀
📣 Inclusive Playground Update: Help Us Keep the Momentum Going! 🚀
Kelly Mill Family, our mission to build a fully inclusive playground for every child in our county is in full swing! To help us cross the finish line, we’re asking every KME family to help us make one connection. Do you own a business, work for a local company, or know a business leader in Forsyth County?
Through the PEACH Education Tax Credit, Georgia businesses and taxpayers can redirect their state income tax dollars directly to our playground project. It’s a dollar-for-dollar credit, meaning local businesses can make a huge, lasting impact for our kids at $0 net cost to their bottom line!
Whether it's connecting us with a corporate partner or making an individual family donation, every effort helps us move from the sidelines to the center of play.
👉 Click Here to Donate or Share the PEACH Tax Credit Details!
Follow us on Social Media!
Follow us on Social Media!
https://www.facebook.com/kellymilles
https://www.instagram.com/kellymillelementary/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK3yOl25xfKhKaks4LjrEbg
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
What's Happening in the Community?
Dr. Jim and Peggie Morrow Glow Run 11/1
Dr. Jim and Peggie Morrow Glow Run 11/1
✨ Help Kelly Mill shine at the 2026 Dr. Jim and Peggie Morrow Glow Run! ✨
Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to join the fun while supporting scholarships for FCS educators. When registering, please select Team Kelly Mill Elementaryso your participation counts toward our chance to win $1,000 for PBIS and student programming. Let's show our Kelly Mill pride!
Mark your calendar and sign up below now for the lowest cost! Pricing will increase in October.
Hand of Hope STEM
Hand of Hope STEM
🌉 Calling All Future Engineers! 🏗️🔬
Get ready to BUILD, CREATE, and DISCOVER! 💡
Students in grades 3–5 are invited to a FREE, hands-on STEM workshop at West Forsyth High School!
Hosted by Hands of Hope S.T.E.M, this exciting workshop will give young learners the opportunity to build bridges, tackle engineering challenges, work as a team, and put their creativity to the test!
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 10:00–11:30 AM
📍 West Forsyth High School Media Center
💰 FREE!
No experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to learn!
🔗 Register today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7NwTOzoTpnTgmXqy-_C6VVPFB0U3zaNm8ArKHykP9BcfGNg/viewform
Help us spread the word to our future scientists, engineers, and innovators! 💙💛
#LiveOurWest #STEMEducation #FutureEngineers #WestForsythHS
Free & Reduced Lunch Application
Free & Reduced Lunch Application
Did you know your child might be eligible for free/reduced lunch if your household recieves benefits such as EBT and/or cash assistance or meets guidelines based on income or household size.
You may apply for free school meals at any time if your income or circumstances change.
Contact Paula Vaughan at pvaughan@forsyth.k12.ga.us for more information.
Glitter Star Fest - Art Contest
Glitter Star Fest - Art Contest
The American Cancer Society is bringing families together in Cumming, Georgia, for a different kind of pediatric cancer awareness event—one inspired by the heart and imagination of a 12-year-old girl who experienced the impact of pediatric cancer personally and decided she wanted to do something about it.
On Sunday, November 8, the American Cancer Society will partner with 12-year-old Cumming singer-songwriter Tori Gideon for Glitter Star Fest, a family-friendly community event designed to raise awareness for pediatric cancer while giving children a unique opportunity to be part of the mission through music, art, creativity, and service.
The inspiration behind the event began when pediatric cancer touched Tori's life through a close family friend.
Tori was only 11 when she began writing music as a way to process the loss. But what started as a personal response to grief grew into a much bigger idea: What if kids could use the things they love to help other kids?
Together, the American Cancer Society and Tori are creating an event that approaches pediatric cancer awareness through the eyes of children.
Rather than asking kids simply to attend, Glitter Star Fest invites them to participate.
Children throughout the community can create artwork, enter the festival's art competition, participate in interactive art experiences and activities, celebrate children impacted by cancer, and discover that their own talents can be used to make a difference.
The festival will include live music, art experiences, family activities, games, a Walk of Stars recognizing children and families affected by pediatric cancer, and opportunities to learn more about the American Cancer Society's work and mission.
We invite you to join the American Cancer Society, Tori, participating children, and families from throughout the Cumming community to help shine a light on pediatric cancer.
GLITTER STAR FEST
Sunday, November 8 | 4:00–7:00 PM
Cumming, Georgia
Tori Gideon Headline Performance: 5:30 PM
American Cancer Society
Live Music • Children's Art Competition • Interactive Art • Family Activities • Walk of Stars • Pediatric Cancer Awareness
Media opportunities are available before and during the event, including interviews with American Cancer Society representatives, Tori and her family, participating children, and families impacted by pediatric cancer.
Glitter Star Fest began with one 12-year-old asking what she could do.
The American Cancer Society is helping turn that question into an opportunity for an entire community—and a new generation—to take action against pediatric cancer.
We hope you'll join us in sharing their story.
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