Tuesday, December 31, 2013

KME Blog Blast EXTRA!! EXTRA!! 12/31/2013

We hope that everyone is enjoying their winter break!!

A more robust update will be coming your way later this week but we wanted to alert you of a special need that our Teacher Appreciation committee has.... As a "welcome back" gift, the PTO would like to provide each teacher with a bag of supplies for their classroom. Right now, we are still in need of some items -- please click on the following link to learn more about this and how you can help -- Teacher Appreciation Classroom Bags -- Back to School!

If you have any questions, please contact Heidi Pasqualetti at pasqualetti@fuse.net.

Thank you so much and have a safe and prosperous New Year!!

Thursday, December 5, 2013

KME PTO Extra Blast!!

Hi Everyone!! Here are some urgent reminders from PTO regarding our activities next week:

2013 KME Holiday Kids Shop


It's right around the corner! The children are getting really excited to purchase their gifts for the holidays. We are in NEED of volunteers to assist the week of Monday, December 9 to Friday, December 13 to help ensure that this event is a success. Please click on the following link to volunteer -- Holiday Kids Shop Volunteer

Also, remember to complete the shopping budget sheet and send this in with your child (along with money) on the day that they shop. The shopping schedule is on the blog under "Events/Fundraisers".

2013 KME Vendor/Craft Fair


Is a week from today!! We are still looking for vendors and crafters interested in participating. Please contact Angie Purcell-Hood at angieloves31@gmail.com for more information.

Macy's Make-A-Wish Campaign -- A Fun Way to Help!


Sage Burress, a 4th grade student at J.F. Burns and an Ambassador for the Macy’s Make-A-Wish Campaign, is challenging all children to reach the goal of a $1,000,000.00 by December 6th.

Here’s how you can help. Bring to school a postage stamped letter addressed to “Santa At The North Pole” by this Friday, December 6. For each letter received Macy’s will donate $1.00 to the Make-A- Wish Foundation.


Monday, December 2, 2013

KME PTO Blog Blast 12/2/2013

Welcome back! We hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday.... We have so many events coming up so please take a few minutes to review our update!!

PTO Meeting


Our next PTO meeting is TOMORROW -- Tuesday, December 3 starting at 6:30 pm in the Media Center. As always, children are welcome. We hope to see you there!!

2013 Holiday Kids Shop


Can you believe that this fun event starts next Monday? We will be holding our annual Holiday Kids Shop starting on Monday, December 9 through Friday, December 13. If you can volunteer to help our children shop for their loved ones, please click on this link -- Holiday Kids Shop Volunteer.

Also, your child will be bringing home a "budget sheet" that will help them shop. Please complete this information and send it back with your child on their shopping day so that we will be able to help them pick the perfect gifts! You can also find a copy of this sheet on our blog under "Events/Fundraisers".

KME Movie Knight


This Friday evening brings our next Movie Knight! Starting at 6:15 pm, we will be screening "Rise of the Guardians" (rated PG) in the KME cafeteria. Since this is in the evening, adult chaperons are required for each child.

Reservations are required for this event and are due back to school by Wednesday, December 4. Please go to the "Events/Fundraisers" tab on our blog for a copy of the registration forms.

2013 KME Vendor/Craft Fair


On Thursday, December 12 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, the KME PTO will be sponsoring our annual Vendor and Craft Fair. If you are interested in participating, please contact Angie Purcell-Hood at angieloves31@gmail.com. More information and registration forms can be found on our blog under the "Events/Fundraisers" tab.

KME PTO Coat Drive


During the week of December 9, we will be collecting brand-new winter coats for children in need. This is a great opportunity to teach our children the importance of giving back to our community. Please click on the information sheet on our blog under the "Events/Fundraisers" tab for more information or contact Hazel Bloomfield at bloomfield91@gmail.com. Thanks!!

Class Baskets for Extravaganza


Our planning for the annual KME Extravaganza is already in full swing! One of the fun things about this event are the baskets that are raffled off to lucky winners. In order to continue the tradition of "stuffing" these baskets full of goodies, we ask that each class donates items based on each theme of the baskets. Please refer to the information under the "Events/Fundraisers" tab on the blog for more information.

Thanks!!



  • Thanks to everyone who contributed homemade bread to the PTO for our wonderful teachers, staff, after-school caregivers and bus drivers -- the treats were much appreciated!! Thanks also to Heidi Pasqualetti, Erin Deutsch and the Teacher Appreciation Committee for organizing this event!
  • The students in Mrs. Weed's 4th grade class have been working really hard to create a weekly newspaper outlining events going on at KME. The paper is sold every Thursday for 25 cents and all proceeds are being donated to the KME PTO. Thank you from the PTO!!

Important Dates


  • PTO Meeting -- Tuesday, December 3 at 6:30 pm
  • KME Movie Knight -- Friday, December 6 at 6:15 pm
  • KME Holiday Kids Shop -- Monday, December 9 to Friday, December 13
  • PTO Coat Drive -- Monday, December 9 to Friday, December 13
  • KME Vendor Craft Fair -- Thursday, December 12 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
  • Winter Classroom Parties -- Friday, December 20


Parents are responsible for their children at all PTO events



Tuesday, November 26, 2013

KME Blog Blast 11/26/13

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! We wanted to provide you with an update of our PTO events this week at KME!!

Papa John's Pizza Night -- Tonight!!


Perfect time to order pizza from Papa John's in Maineville! Not only will dinner be prepared for you, it will mean a little less cooking for this busy week! Any orders placed at Papa Johns TONIGHT will earn money for our school.

2013 Holiday Kids Shop


The Holiday Kids Shop is quickly approaching! We are in need of adult volunteers who can help our children shop for their loved ones. Please sign up to volunteer using this link -- Holiday Kids Shop Volunteer. The Holiday Kids Shop will be from Monday, December 9 to Friday, December 13. Contact Kim Tudor at kimt@sliceplus.com for more information.

2013 KME Vendor/Craft Fair


On Thursday, December 12 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, the KME PTO will be sponsoring our annual Vendor and Craft Fair. If you are interested in participating in the fair, please contact Angie Purcell-Hood at angieloves31@gmail.com. This is a fun opportunity to purchase gifts for others (and yourself too!)

KME Movie Knight


Our next Movie Knight is just around the corner! We will be screening "Rise of the Guardians" (rated PG) in the KME Cafeteria beginning at 6:15 pm on Friday, December 6. Since this is in the evening, adult chaperons are required for each child. Feel free to wear warm, appropriate pajamas to this event!

Reservations are required to attend Movie Knight. The cost is $5 per student and this includes the movie, a slice of pizza, a drink and a bag of popcorn. For an additional $10, up to 4 more family members can attend with these same benefits. There will also be a Bake Sale and "movie treats" available for purchase. Please turn in your reservation form and money to your teacher by Wednesday, December 4.

Thank You!


Thanks to everyone who contributed homemade bread to the PTO for our wonderful teachers, staff, after-school caregivers and bus drivers -- the treats were much appreciated!! Thanks also to Heidi Pasqualetti and the Teacher Appreciation Committee for organizing this event!


Kroger Rewards


A reminder to everyone that Kroger has a program for the community that can earn money for our PTO. You can help support us by simply doing your regular shopping at Kroger and using your Kroger Plus card. First, you will need to activate your Kroger Plus card by going to this link -- Kroger Rewards -- , sign in, and select KME PTO as your designated charity. It's that easy! If you have any questions, please contact 1.866.221.4141.

Important Dates



  • Papa John's Pizza Night -- TONIGHT!!
  • PTO Meeting -- Tuesday, December 3 at 6:30 pm
  • KME Movie Knight -- Friday, December 6 at 6:15 pm
  • KME Holiday Kids Shop -- Monday, December 9 to Friday, December 13
  • KME Vendor/Craft Fair -- Thursday, December 12 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Parents are responsible for their children at all PTO activities

Monday, November 18, 2013

KME PTO Blog Blast 11/18/13

Here's a reminder of the PTO events that are going on at KME!!

Staff Appreciation -- Baking Bread


A great way to recognize all of the hard work and dedication that our teachers, staff, after-school caregivers and bus drivers give to our school is to provide them with homemade bread for Thanksgiving! Our PTO is asking for donations of freshly-baked bread on Monday, November 25 so that we can distribute the goodies to all. Please click on this link for more information and to sign up!! Staff Appreciation Homemade Bread Sign-Up

2013 Holiday Kids Shop


We are busy organizing the next PTO-sponsored event -- the Holiday Kids Shop!! From Monday, December 9 to Friday, December 13, our students will have the opportunity to shop and purchase holiday gifts for family, friends and pets. It gives the students a chance to "surprise" people with their selections!!

Look for more information shortly, but we do need adult volunteers to help make this event possible. If you are interested in volunteering, please click on this link  Holiday Kid Shop Volunteer or contact Kim Tudor at kimt@sliceplus.com. Thanks!

2013 KME Vendor/Craft Fair


On Thursday, December 12 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, the KME PTO will be sponsoring our annual Vendor and Craft Fair. What a great opportunity to purchase gifts for the holidays!! Currently, we are looking for crafters and vendors who are interested in participating in the fair. If you are interested, please contact Angie Purcell-Hood at angieloves31@gmail.com. There will be registration forms and flyers posted on the blog under the "Events/Fundraisers" tab.

KME Newspaper


The students in Mrs. Weed's 4th grade class have been working really hard to create a weekly newspaper outlining events going on at KME. The paper is sold weekly on Thursdays for 25 cents and all proceeds are being donated to the KME PTO. Thank you so much for your generosity!!

Important Dates



  • Staff Appreciation Bread Due -- Monday, November 25 at 9:00 am
  • Papa John's Pizza Night -- Tuesday, November 26
  • PTO Meeting -- Tuesday, December 3 at 6:30 pm
  • KME Movie Knight -- Friday, December 6 at 6:15 pm
  • KME Holiday Kid Shop -- Monday, December 9 to Friday, December 13
  • KME Vendor/Craft Fair -- Thursday, December 12 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

KME PTO Blog Blast 11/12/13

What's new with our PTO?

PTO Meeting TONIGHT


Just a reminder that our next PTO meeting is TONIGHT at 6:30 pm in the Media Center. As always, children are welcome. We hope to see you there!!

Veteran's Day Celebration


What an amazing event!! We had so many veterans and service people attend our celebration that it was too many to count! Everyone enjoyed the refreshments and then headed down the hallways to be honored by our students and staff. Then, everyone participated in a very moving ceremony honoring all veterans and service people all around the world. The children did a wonderful job in making cards and decorations for all to enjoy.

A big thank you to Jennifer Adams and her committee that worked tirelessly to ensure that this event was successful!

2013 Holiday Kids Shop


We are already gearing up for our next PTO-sponsored event!! The Holiday Kids Shop will take place from Monday, December 9 to Friday, December 13 and our students will have the opportunity to purchase holiday gifts for family, friends and pets during this week. It gives the students a chance to "surprise" people with their selections!!

More information will be posted shortly on the blog but, like all of our events, we need adult volunteers to help make this event possible. If you are interested in volunteering, please click on this link Holiday Kid Shop Volunteer or contact Kim Tudor at kimt@sliceplus.com. Thanks!!

Staff Appreciation -- Baking Bread


A great way to recognize all of the hard work and dedication that our teachers, administrators, staff and bus drivers give to our school is to provide them with homemade bread for Thanksgiving! Our PTO is asking for donations of freshly-baked bread on Monday, November 25 so that we can distribute the goodies to all. Please click on this link for more information and to sign up!!  Staff Appreciation Homemade Bread Sign-Up

2013 KME Vendor/Craft Fair


On Thursday, December 12 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, the KME PTO will be sponsoring our annual Vendor and Craft Fair. What a great opportunity to purchase gifts for the holidays!! Currently, we are looking for crafters and/or vendors who are interested in participating in the fair. If you are interested, please contact Angie Purcell-Hood at angieloves31@gmail.com. There will be registration forms and flyers posted shortly to the blog under the "Events/Fundraisers" tab.

Important Dates



  • PTO Meeting -- Tuesday, November 12 at 6:30 pm
  • Staff Appreciation Bread Due -- Monday, November 25
  • Papa John's Pizza Night -- Tuesday, November 26
  • PTO Meeting -- Tuesday, December 3 at 6:30 pm
  • KME Holiday Kid Shop -- Monday, December 9 to Friday, December 13
  • KME Vendor/Craft Fair -- Thursday, December 12 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm



Friday, November 8, 2013

KME PTO -- Extra Blast!!

A quick update before the weekend...

Upcoming PTO Meeting


Our next PTO meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 12 at 6:30 pm in the Media Center. We hope to see you there!

Veteran's Day Celebration


Everyone is welcome to attend our Veteran's Day Celebration on Monday, November 11! There will be refreshments beginning at 8:30 am and a parade through the school starting at 9:10 am. Then, everyone will be invited to attend a brief ceremony immediately following the parade.

Any Veteran or current Military service person are encouraged to join the festivities and to be honored in our parade! Please contact Chris Griffin at cgriffin@kingslocal.net or Jennifer Adams at mamajen00@yahoo.com.

We are looking for a few volunteers to assist with the set-up and clean-up of the refreshments. Please click on this link to sign up -- Veteran's Day Sign-Up Genius.

Candy for the Troops


Does your Halloween candy need a new home? Consider donating it to JF Burns -- through Monday, November 11, JF Burns is collecting candy to send to the troops as part of their annual drive. It's a great way to show support to our troops!

A Big Thanks!


Thank you to Jen Macy and the Movie Knight committee for sponsoring our first movie event this year! We truly appreciate all of the work that you and the parent volunteers did to make this event a success -- looking forward to the next one!

Monday, November 4, 2013

KME PTO Blog Blast 11/4/13

Here's a KME PTO update for you!

Upcoming PTO Meeting


Due to Election Day, our next PTO Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 12 at 6:30 pm in the Media Center. We hope to see you there!

No School on November 5


As a reminder, there will be no school for KME students on Tuesday, November 5 due to Election Day. If you are looking for a fun activity for your children, Jump Stop Safari in Lebanon is sponsoring a "Jump and Play Party" from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Our PTO will earn $1 for each student that attends! For more information, including costs, please contact Jump Stop Safari at 513.228.0333.

Kings Local School District neither endorses or sponsors the organization or activity represented above. The communication of this information is provided as a community service.

Food Allergy Meeting


Any parents with children that have food allergies -- there will be a meeting on November 6 at 6:30 pm at Kings Mills Elementary that will focus on how the school and parents can partner to best protect children with food allergies. If you have any questions, please contact Kim at kcoyan5@aol.com.

Veteran's Day Celebration!


KME will be honoring our Veterans and current Military service people on Monday, November 11. There will be refreshments beginning at 8:30 am and a parade through the school starting at 9:10 am. Then, everyone will be invited to attend a brief ceremony immediately following the parade.

Please invite your Veteran or current Military service person to join us for this special day. Please contact Chris Griffin at Cgriffin@kingslocal.net or Jennifer Adams at mamajen00@yahoo.com for more information.

Mileage Club


Thanks to everyone who participated in making our fall session of Mileage Club a success! And a special thanks to Kim Renzenbrink for organizing this healthy event for KME!


Important Dates



  • No School (Election Day) -- Tuesday, November 5
  • Food Allergy Meeting -- Wednesday, November 6 at 6:30 pm
  • Veteran's Day Celebration -- Monday, November 11 at 8:30 am
  • PTO Meeting -- Tuesday, November 12 at 6:30 pm
  • Papa John's Pizza Night -- Tuesday, November 26






Tuesday, October 22, 2013

KME PTO Blog Blast 10/22/13

Here are your weekly reminders from the KME PTO!!

Movie Knight

Our first Movie Knight of the year is this Friday! Please be sure to turn in your completed registration form for this event by Wednesday, October 23. You can find the registration form along with more details about the event on our blog under "Events/Fundraisers".

Papa John's Pizza Night

Is tonight!!! Feel free to contact Papa John's in Maineville for some yummy pizza tonight and KME will earn funds for our programs!!

Box Tops

The deadline to turn in Box Tops is Monday, October 28. Check out the bulletin board along the main hallway to see what class is in the lead for winning the mini-carnival!!

National Principal's Month

The month of October marks the National Principal's Month. Mrs. Phillips is an outstanding principal who works so hard to make KME the Place to Be! So, please let her know what a wonderful job she is doing this month (and every month!)

Fall Parties

Our annual fall classroom parties will be held on Friday, October 25 from 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm. An advanced thank you to all of our volunteers who are going to make these parties fun for the children! Please keep in mind that many of our children at KME have food allergies so please work with the teacher to ensure that any treats are safe and healthy for all.

Veteran's Day Parade

As our way to honor all veterans, the PTO sponsors a Veteran's Day Breakfast and Parade. This event will take place on Monday, November 11 at 8:30 am. We welcome all veterans and current service people to join us for this special ceremony. Registration forms will be coming home with your students so please complete this and return it so that we can acknowledge these special people.

Important Dates



  • Book Fair -- Monday, October 21 through Friday, October 25
  • Papa John's Pizza Night -- Tuesday, October 22
  • Fall Parties -- Friday, October 25 from 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm
  • Movie Knight -- Friday, October 25 starting at 6:15 pm
  • Box Tops Due -- Monday, October 28
  • Veteran's Day Parade -- Monday, November 11



Monday, October 14, 2013

KME PTO Blog Blast 10/14/2013

Check here to see the latest in PTO happenings!!

Movie Knight


Our first Movie Knight is coming up on Friday, October 25 starting at 6:15 pm! We will be screening "Hotel Transylvania" in the cafeteria. There is a charge of $5 per student and this includes a piece of pizza, popcorn and a drink. Each child is required to have an adult chaperon -- there is not an additional charge for family members to attend the movie but you can pay $10 to receive a piece of pizza, popcorn and a drink for a family of 4. Also, there will be a bake sale and additional concessions for sale.

To keep with our Halloween theme, your child may wear their Halloween costume (this is not required). The registration form (due by Wednesday 10/23) has been sent home plus you can locate this form on our blog under "Events/Fundraisers".

Box Top Collections -- Through October 28


Keep sending in those Box Tops!! Our number keeps growing and check out the PTO bulletin board this week to see who's class is in the lead! Please send in your Box Tops through October 28 so that your child's classroom can be the potential winner of a mini-carnival and your teacher can win a $25 gift card!!

More information about this can be found in the "Events/Fundraisers" tab on our blog.

Mileage Club


Our fall Mileage Club session continues to "move" during recess on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. All students can participate and have the chance to earn fun tokens and perhaps win a bike! Please remember to have your children wear appropriate shoes on these days. If you are interested in helping with Mileage Club, please contact Kim Renzenbrink at skrenz@msn.com.


Fall Parties


Our annual fall classroom parties will be held on Friday, October 25 from 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm. You will be contacted by your child's classroom parent with more information regarding the parties, including ways that you can assist. Please keep in mind that many of our KME students have food allergies so please work with the teacher to ensure that any treats are healthy and safe for all.

Pink on Wednesday 


Wear "pink" on Wednesday, October 16 to support Mrs. Strosnider, a KME teacher who will be participating in a three-day, sixty mile walk that will raise funds to find a cure for breast cancer. Let's show our support!!

Important Dates



  • Mileage Club -- every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during recess
  • Wear "PINK" Day -- Wednesday, October 16
  • Jam the Stands game -- Friday, October 18 6:00 pm
  • Book Fair -- Monday, October 21 through Friday, October 25
  • Papa John Pizza Night -- Tuesday, October 22
  • Fall Classroom Parties -- Friday, October 25 from 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm
  • KME Movie Knight -- Friday, October 25 starting at 6:15 pm
  • Box Tops Due -- Monday, October 28

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

KME PTO Blog Blast 10/8/2013

Here are your latest updates from the KME PTO!!

Walk-A-Thon Update


Again, thank you to everyone who made this event a success!! We were able to raise over $11,000 -- all of this funding will go to providing programs and activities for our students!! As an additional reward for our hard work, Skatetown USA is sponsoring a skating event TONIGHT from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. All KME students and their families receive FREE admission to the event (skate rentals, food and drinks are available for an additional cost). Please join us tonight at Skatetown USA in West Chester!!

Box Top Collection


Keep on sending in your Box Tops!! We currently have over 1,806 collected with Mrs. Burgdorf's class leading. Please send in your Box Tops through October 28 so that your child's classroom can be the potential winner of a mini-carnival and your teacher can win a $25 gift card!! Just send the neatly-trimmed labels in either glued to a collection sheet or in a ziploc bag with your child's name and teacher's name before the deadline!!

More information regarding this can be located in the "Events/Fundraiser" tab on the blog.

Movie Knight


It's time for our first Movie Knight!! We will be screening "Hotel Transylvania" in the cafeteria on Friday, October 25 from 6:15 pm to 8:15 pm. There is a charge of $5 per student and this includes a piece of pizza, popcorn and a drink). Each child is required to have an adult chaperon -- there is not an additional charge for family members to attend the movie but you can pay $10 to receive a piece of pizza, popcorn and a drink for a family of 4. Also, there will be a bake sale and additional concessions for sale.

To keep with our Halloween theme, your child may wear their Halloween costume (this is not required). The registration form will be coming home shortly plus you can locate this form on our blog under "Events/Fundraisers".

Monday, September 30, 2013

KME PTO Blog Blast 9/30/13

Here is your weekly update of all of the KME PTO happenings!!

PTO Meeting Tomorrow!!

Please join us tomorrow, Tuesday, 10/1, at 6:30 pm in the Media Center for our monthly PTO meeting. This meeting brings us a special guest speaker -- Lt. Patrick Strausbaugh from the Deerfield Fire Department. He will be discussing fire safety and provide a special demonstration on how to use a fire extinguisher. We hope to see you there!

Box Top Collection -- Through October 28th

It's time for our first of three Box Top Collection Drives!! The PTO is sponsoring a contest to see which class can collect the most Box Tops from now until October 28. The class with the most Box Tops collected will receive a mini-carnival (complete with bounce houses!) and that class's teacher will receive a $25 gift card.

It is so easy to help! Just clip out the Box Top label off of participating products and either glue to the sheet sent home in the Friday folders or you can just collect them in zip loc bags. Please be sure that the bags or the sheet contain your child's name and their teacher's name. Last year, we raised $2299 with this program -- let's beat that goal this year!!

Mileage Club

Time to get some exercise during recess! Our fall session of the Mileage Club is starting on Wednesday, October 2nd. Children will have the opportunity to walk or run around the "official" path during recess -- for each lap they complete, they will receive chances to earn tokens and perhaps win a bike!

Mileage Club is always looking for adult volunteers. If you are interested, please contact Kim Renzenbrink at skrenz@msn.com.

Many Thanks!


  • Our annual Walk-A-Thon was completed last Friday afternoon. All had a wonderful time and it was such a lovely day to be out getting fresh air while raising money for the PTO! A special thanks to Jennifer Adams, Erin Deutsch and all of the parent volunteers who worked to make this event a success. As a reminder, there will be a KME Skate Night at Skatetown USA on October 9 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm -- the admission is free for all KME students!!

  • This week, all Kings Mills Elementary students participated in the Crystal Clear Science Program “The Science of Everyday Life”. With the help of Kings high school volunteers and the program facilitators, the children got to observe experiments using everyday household materials – from kitchen ingredients to car parts! Thanks to Jenny Circello and  our PTO Program Committee for planning these fun and educational events.


Reminders

  • Please donate any new or gently used games and puzzles (please ensure that they have all of the pieces) to the KME PTO. We are collecting these items for use for indoor recess.
  • The Columbia Intermediate School Skiing Club is about ready to start! This year, children from the elementary schools are invited to join. For more details, please contact Sara Legault at slegault@kingslocal.net. 
  • Be on the lookout for your child's "Art To Remember" packet. This is a great opportunity to order products made from your child's art while supporting our art education! Please contact Katie Heagen with any questions at kheagen@kingslocal.net.







Monday, September 23, 2013

KME PTO Blog Blast 9/23/12

Welcome Fall!! Look below for the weekly updates from the KME PTO!!


KME-Walk-A-Thon

Our annual Walk-A-Thon is this Friday!!! Children -- be sure to lace up those gym shoes and turn in your collected donations. Our fundraising goal is $15,000 and we can do it!!!

Parents -- feel free to join us this Friday, September 27th for this event. You can walk with your child and/or volunteer. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Jennifer Adams at mamajen00@yahoo.com. For more information about the walk, please refer to the flyer under the "Events/Fundraiser" tab on the blog.
Sign up to help with the walk-a-thon directly at SignUp Genius.


Drama Kids After-School Program


This Wednesday, September 25th, the Drama Kids will be offering a free trial class to KME students so that the children can experience the program before signing up!! The free class will run from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm and will be at KME. Please contact Marina Giller at 513.885.3654 or dramakidsoh2@gmail.com with any questions.

General Reminders


  • Remember to vote often for Kings Mills Elementary through the Give with Target program. Target will give schools $1 for each vote that they receive. Please go to givewith.Target.com to vote!
  • Our next Papa Johns pizza night is Tuesday, September 24. If you need a great idea for dinner, call Papa Johns Maineville at 513.494.0199 and KME PTO will receive a portion of your purchase!
  • Our next PTO meeting is Tuesday, October 1 at 6:30 pm in the Media Center. We hope that you can join us!
  • If you have any gently used games (with all pieces) or puzzles (with all pieces), please consider donating them to KME for the children to use during indoor recess.  Thanks!



Thursday, September 19, 2013

Give with Target: Vote for KME!

Your vote makes a big difference to our school!

 


                        Visit GiveWith.Target.com to vote for our school.

This year, Target will give money to schools all over the country for one simple act: a vote. Our school needs just 25 votes to earn a $25 donation from Target. But that's only the beginning. For each additional vote, our school will get $1 more. So please remember that, although the gesture is small, the rewards are potentially huge. Go to GiveWith.Target.com to vote for Kings Mills Elementary School. Voting has been extended and now closes on September 30 or until Target has given away all $5 million. And please forward this email to your friends. Vote and see rules at GiveWith.Target.com.

Thank you for supporting our school!



Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Special Reminders 9/18/13

** The deadline to register for the after-school programs is this Friday, September 20th. Don't miss out on some fun opportunities!! For more information, click on the "Programs" tab on the blog....

** It's Fundraiser Time!! Hope that everyone is working hard to raise money for our annual KME Walk-A-Thon!! All money raised will be used to support all of the wonderful in-school programs and the field trips that our students participate in during the year. Please click on the "Events/Fundraiser" tab on the blog for more information.....

Monday, September 16, 2013

KME PTO Blog Blast 9/16/13

Check out all of the reminders from the KME PTO!

Picture Day


Our school picture day is tomorrow, Tuesday, September 17. Make sure that your children bring their smiles!

KME Walk-A-Thon


Time to lace up those gym shoes! The annual KME Walk-A-Thon will take place on Friday, September 27, 2013. Kindergarten will walk at 10:00 am and the other grades will walk as follows:  First Grade -- 1:30 pm; Second Grade -- 1:45 pm; Third Grade -- 2:15 pm and Fourth Grade -- 2:30 pm. We would love for you to come and join your child for the walk and if you are interested, please email Jennifer Adams at Mamajen00@yahoo.com for volunteer opportunities.

This is our largest fundraiser for the fall! Instead of selling items, we would like each child to try to raise $30. This money will go to fund all of our amazing PTO activities that we provide to your children! Last year, we raised over $12,500 and we would love to beat that for this year!!  Look for the donation envelopes that have come home -- they are due back to school by September 27, 2013.

Volunteers/Donations Needed



  • We are in need of new or gently used games and puzzles (please make sure that all pieces are included) for students to use during indoor recess. If you would like to donate, please send them to school with your child.
  • WKME is looking for some volunteers interested in helping the world of school news come to KME! Please contact Alicia Brockwell at alicia_buckley_brockwell@yahoo.com.

Give With Target


Do you want an EASY and FREE way to support KME? Target is generously donating money to schools through their "Give to Target" initiative. Please go to givewith.target.com and vote for Kings Mills Elementary!!



Thursday, September 5, 2013

PTO Blast 9/6/2013

Happy Friday! Thanks to all of you who attended our first PTO meeting of the year -- it was very informative! As a reminder, our next meeting is Tuesday, October 1 at 6:30 pm in the Media Center.

Here are a few key reminders:

Room Parents


The following classrooms are still in need of room parents for this year -- Chambers, Weed, Shepherd, Kaczmarowski, Duvelius and Schriever. If you are interested, please contact Jen Christman at jchristman81@msn.com.

After School Programs


Please take the time to review all of the opportunities the children have in our After School Programs. Information can be located in the "Program" tab of the blog. For parents interested in the I-Flip tumbling class, there is an updated registration form located in this tab.

Box Tops and Kroger Plus Cards


Truly easy (and free!) ways that you can help KME PTO raise funds are to collect Box Tops and to ensure that your Kroger Plus card is registered online and linked to KME PTO. Just log on to KrogerCommunityRewards.com and follow the instructions. Please keep in mind that you need to re-register your card every year so please make sure that your card is currently registered. With only 54 families participating last year, Kroger provided us with a donation of $3,350. Let's increase this for this year!!


Save the Date!!





Monday, September 2, 2013

PTO Reminders!!

Just a reminder that our first PTO meeting is this evening -- Tuesday, September 3 -- at 6:30 pm in the Media Center. As always, children are welcome and this evening we will be having a special presentation from Papa Johns (and refreshments will be provided!) Hope to see you there!!

Other Reminders:

  • PTO membership forms and Class T-Shirt order forms are due on September 9. If you need a copy of these forms, check under "forms" on this blog.
  • Keep these dates in mind -- the next Papa John's Pizza Night will be Tuesday, September 24 and our annual KME Walk-a-Thon will be on Friday, September 27!!

Help Needed:

Our PTO is always on the lookout for outstanding parent volunteers!! If you are interested in assisting with the following events, please contact the committee chair via their email:





Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Welcome Back!!

Today is the first day of school!! It is a fun and exciting day and you will have plenty of information to review once your child comes home. In the meantime, here are a few highlights from our PTO calendar:

Orientations


The Kindergarten and First Grade Orientation is tonight, August 20, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The Orientation for Second Grade will take place on Thursday, August 22, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Finally, the Third and Fourth Grade Orientation will be on Tuesday, August 27, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. This is a great opportunity for parents to meet teachers and discuss the school year!

PTO Meeting


Our first PTO meeting will be on Tuesday, September 3rd starting at 6:30 pm. Please join us to learn more about the PTO and how we enhance students' experiences at KME. We will be offering Papa John's pizza and drinks....

There will also be a guest speaker from Papa Johns presenting us with a check from last year's "Papa John's pizza nights" and they will be introducing this year's fundraising program  to us. Keep in mind that our first Papa John's pizza night is Tuesday, August 27!

PTO Volunteer Opportunities


Opportunities exist NOW for assisting with PTO!! If you would like to volunteer in the cafeteria, please contact Jessica Roman at jroman_jr@hotmail.com. If you would like to be a room parent for your child's classroom, please contact Jen Christman at jchristman81@msn.com.

Thanks!!

Thursday, August 15, 2013

KME Ice Cream Social!!

The KME Ice Cream Social is this Friday, August 16 from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm!

Please join us in the KME cafeteria as we celebrate back-to-school with ice cream, friends and an opportunity to meet your teacher.

We all scream for ice cream!!

Monday, August 12, 2013

Fee Pay Day -- Wednesday, August 14 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm!!

Only one more week until classes start!

Just a quick reminder that KME will be having their annual Fee Pay Day this Wednesday, August 14 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to join the PTO! Look for the PTO table during this time to learn more about our organization, to sign up and to see how you can help volunteer at your child's school through the KME PTO!!

Also, we will be collecting new school supplies for Kings Kloset. Please bring any new school supplies with you to Fee Pay Day and look for the donation box. Thank you!!

Sunday, August 4, 2013

SCHOOL'S STARTING -- Only 16 Days Away!!

Here are some important reminders for you from the PTO!!

Hope that everyone had a wonderful summer! Can you believe that we only have 16 days left until the 2013-14 school year begins? Continue reading to learn more about the "beginning of school" happenings at KME!
 

Calendar of Events

 
Feel free to click on the "Calendar of Events" tab to see a full outline of all of the events at KME for the beginning of the year. Below are just a few key dates for you to keep in mind:
 
Special Events:
 
Wednesday 8/14  Fee Pay Day  3:00 pm to 5:00 pm -- this will be an opportunity to pay fees, complete needed paperwork, pick up your pre-ordered SchoolKids school supplies and at 5:10 pm, have a chance to see your child's class list!
 
 
Friday 8/16  PTO Ice Cream Social  2:30 pm to 3:30 pm -- a fun chance to meet your teachers and to see old and new friends!
 
First Days:
 
Tuesday 8/20 -- First Day of School for Grades 2-4
 
Thursday 8/22 -- First Day of School for Grade 1
 
Friday 8/23 -- First Day of School for Kindergarten
 
Orientations:
 
Tuesday 8/20 -- Orientation for Kindergarten and First Grade at 6:30 pm
 
Thursday 8/22 -- Orientation for Second Grade at 6:30 pm
 
Tuesday 8/27 -- Orientation for Third and Fourth Grade at 6:30 pm
 
 
For more information, check out KME's website -- KME Home Page
 

School Supplies

 
Attached is a list of all of the school supplies that your child will need for the 2013-14 school year. As a reminder, you will be able to pick up your pre-ordered SchoolKids supplies at Fee Pay Day if you used this service.
 

Volunteers Needed

 
We would really love to have your help on this important projects:
 
Fee Pay Day -- We are looking for 10 volunteers to help organize and "man" stations during Fee Pay Day. The date is Wednesday, 8/14 from 2:45 pm to 5:00 pm. If interested, please contact Nyioka Phalen at nyioka@gmail.com.
 
We also have some opportunities within PTO -- we are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator (recruits room parents and volunteers at the beginning of the school year and for various events during the school year) and a Copy Coordinator (to copy and distribute PTO handouts for Friday folders as needed). Please click on the Signup Genius link for all volunteer opportunities.
 

PTO Membership

 
A great way to stay active in your child's activities at KME is to join the PTO! Please visit the "Documents" tab for more information and mark Tuesday, September 3 at 6:30 pm on your calendar -- it is our PTO kick-off meeting! We look forward to seeing you there!
 
 
 


Friday, July 5, 2013

KME MILEAGE CLUB Celebration, Tonight!!!

GREAT JOB Mileage Club Participants!

In YOUR honor for completing over 2,000 Miles!!

KME Mileage Club Celebration 
FRI JULY 5th
6-8pm


2091 B West US 22 & 3
Maineville 45039
(near Landen Park) 


Come join in some FUN:
Various games ~ Obstacle Courses ~ Jump Rope Contest
Exercise & Dance Demonstrations for kids
 Face Painting, Caricature Drawings
 & lots of giveaways & RAFFLES!!!
(such as Tshirts & FREE Training Sessions!)


See YOU THIS Fri July 5th! 


any questions please contact:
Kim Renzenbrink
skrenz@msn.com
616.5593

(This has been posted to KME's blog as well as their Facebook page, but if you could help 'spread the word' & pass this on to your KME Friends it would be greatly appreciated!! Hoping this reminder reaches EVERYONE!! THANK YOU in advance!!! :)

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Attention: Mileage Club Celebration Date Change


ATTENTION!!!

Mileage Club Celebration DATE CHANGE!!!! 

NEW DATE - Friday, July 5th


KME Mileage Club Participants come celebrate your accomplishments 
@ Evolution Fitness Warehouse (2091 W US 22 & 3 Maineville)
FRIDAY, JULY 5th 6-8pm

Come join other KME KNIGHTS for some FUN = Games, Exercise Demonstrations for kids, Dance Fitness Demonstrations for kids, lots of GIVEAWAYS! Raffles, Face Painting, Caricature Drawings, Balloon animals, & more fun!!! :) 

Any questions, please contact Kim Renzenbrink @ skrenz@msn.com

We will send out a reminder as this fun night approaches!!

NOTE THE DATE CHANGE & we look forward to celebrating soon!

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

A Few Last Reminders....

Only two more days until another school year ends! We are so grateful to all of our teachers, staff and volunteers that provide our students with an outstanding learning environment!

There are so many "thank-yous" that we want to share with you:

THANKS to Emily Robinson and the Garden Club committee (along with Go Cincinnati) for their hard work in creating our beautiful KME landscape!

THANKS to Jaci Mrozek, Jen Adams, Paul Harris and Mr. Jenkins for their help in organizing and presenting the annual KME Talent Show!

THANKS to Mr. Honthy and all of the student and parent assistants for making the week-long Field Day fun and exciting!!

THANKS to Kim Renzenbrink and parent volunteers for a fun spring session of Mileage Club and congratulations to all of the top walkers! We are looking forward to another great year of Mileage Club!

And lastly, we would like to thank all of the committees that have lent a helping hand during this entire school year. We could not have done it without you!! Thank you so much for making this a rewarding year for students and staff at KME. Looking forward to another great year next year!

A FEW REMINDERS

  • School Supply order forms are due on May 31st.

  • 4th Grade Awards and Picnic Celebration begins at 11:00 am on May 30th in the gym followed by a lunch provided by PTO in the cafeteria.

  • We are still in need of the following volunteers for the 2013-14 school year -- Community Outreach, Copy Coordinator, Fourth Grade Etiquette Lunch, Fourth Grade Picnic, Garden Club, Ice Cream Social, Papa John's, Volunteer Coordinator and Volunteer On-Call. Please click on the Signup Genius link on the blog or contact Nyioka Phalen at nyioka@gmail.com for more detailed information on these roles.

HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER!!!


Sunday, May 19, 2013

Field Day


Hello Parents!
KME Field Days are upon us! The kids will enjoy a fun-filled day with games, bounce houses and the ever-so-popular Foamtastic
We are looking for a couple of volunteers to help with a first aid station for minor bumps and scrapes. Please consider helping on one or more of the field days/times below. 
Plus, it's a great way to see your child in action! Signup Below!
Thanks for your support! 
-KME PTO



Sign Up Now!

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

May Updates

Can you believe that we only have 12 more days of school? We have many events going on in these last 12 days so be sure to check out the Calendar of Events on the blog for the latest information regarding all of the fun activities that we have going on at KME!!

Talent Show

Come out and view all of the amazing talent that we have at KME! On May 17, 20 and 22, many of our students will be showcasing their talents during the annual Talent Show. Please check out the Calendar of Events for more detailed information.

Field Day

Beginning on May 21, each class will be participating in Field Day events. The students look forward to this fun event each year! We are looking for a few parents to assist each day during Field Day -- if you are interested, please contact Nyioka Phalen at nyioka@gmail.com for more information.

Garden Club

The Garden Club, along with Go Cincinnati (a volunteer team), will come together on May 18 to weed and mulch the landscape beds at KME. We are looking for helping hands! If you are interested in helping, please contact Emily Robinson at emilyrobinson45039@gmail.com or you can just show up! Feel free to bring along any gardening tools that you may need.

Many Thanks!

Thanks to Heidi Pasqualetti, Erin Deutsch and their committee for the wonderful job coordinating the Staff Appreciation Week!

Thanks to Shauna Smith, Cindy Williams and the entire Yearbook Committee for another great yearbook design!

SchoolKidz Supply Program

Make your school supply shopping easy for next year! You can order specialized school supply kits for your student online until May 31. All you need to do is go to www.shopttkits.com and use the school code "15308" for the easy order.

Kroger Community Rewards

Would you like an easy way to contribute to KME? All you need to do is to register your Kroger Plus card by following the directions attached below and Kroger will donate to KME. It's that easy!

Kroger Directions

Storigami Storyteller

We invited Christine Petrell Kallevig, an award-winning author and professional storyteller, to present programs and sign books for our students and staff . Her books can be purchased up to 40% off the regular prices. Please review the attached flyer for more information.

Storyteller Flyer

PTO Officers for 2013-2014

We are excited to announce the PTO officers for next year!

President: Nyioka Phalen
Treasurer: Sara Ritter
VP Projects: Erin Deutsch
VP Programs: Jenny Circello
Recording Secretary: Angie Purcell
Corresponding Secretary: Kathy Smith

Keep in mind that there are many opportunities to volunteer with the PTO next year! Check out the Sign Up Genius link on the blog for more information!







 

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

3rd & 4th Grade Reminder

Attention 3rd & 4th Grade Families 

4th Grade Familes: 
Please join us for the 4th Grade Awards and Picnic Celebration on Thursday, May 30 2013. The awards ceremony will begin at 11am in the gymnasium, followed by a picnic lunch in the cafeteria, consisting of Jimmy Johns sandwiches, chips, fruit, cookies and bottled water.
RSVP forms for the 4th Grade Awards and Picnic Celebration are due this Friday, May 10th. You may also print an RSVP form below. 



3rd Grade Families: 
It's not too late to help carry on the tradition of celebrating our outgoing 4th grade classmates in their transition to Columbia. Any donation would be greatly appreciated, however, the suggested amount is $2.00. Please return your cash or check donation in a sealed invelope marked "Picnic Donations" by Friday, May 10th. Checks can be made payable to KME PTO.


Please contact any of the following with questions:

Sara Ritter                             Shauna Smith                        Cestiny Beuerline
saritter@cinci.rr.com            slis1970@yahoo.com            cbeuerle@luxotticaretail.com

KME IS THE PLACE TO BE

Sunday, May 5, 2013

KME PTO May Update

Keep up with all of the KME PTO May activities here!

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week -- May 6-10, 2013

Let's celebrate Hollywood Style and honor all of the stars at KME -- our teachers and staff! Here are some fun ideas on how to say "thank you" during this "star-studded" week:

Monday: Bring in a favorite flower or plant for your teacher -- Thank you for helping our minds grow!

Tuesday: Bring in a glue stick to help restock the classroom -- Thank you for sticking with us!

Wednesday: Bring in a pencil and write a thank you note of appreciation for your teacher -- Thank you for steering us in the "write" direction!

Thursday: Bring in hand sanitizer, anti-bacterial wipes or fruit for your teacher -- Thank you for keeping us healthy!

Friday: Bring in highlighters, markers or crayons to restock your teacher's classroom -- Thank you for making our year colorful and bright! Also, be sure to wear your favorite "dress-up" accessory to celebrate Hollywood Style! Top Hats, Bow Ties, Dresses and Sparkly Jewelry are some fun ideas.

KME PTO Meeting -- May 7, 2013

Please join us for our last PTO meeting of the year -- Tuesday, May 7 at 6:30 pm in the Media Center. We will introduce the 2013-2014 PTO officers and discuss the end-of-the-year activities. All PTO meetings are kid-friendly. We hope to see you there!

PTO Volunteer Lunch -- May 17, 2013

A big THANK YOU to everyone who has donated their time, energy and talents to KME this year! To show appreciation for all that you have done for our school, we would like to celebrate your generosity with a Volunteer Luncheon on Friday, May 17 from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm in the Math/Science Lab. RSVP to Judi Ketch at jketch@kingslocal.net by May 13. As a reminder, classroom lunch times are as follows: KG 11:20 - 11:40; 1st 11:45 - 12:05; 2nd 12:10 - 12:30; 3rd 12:35 - 12:55; 4th 1:00 - 1:20.

Many THANKS!

THANKS to Jen Macy and the entire Movie Knight committee for their successful Movie Knight this past Thursday. Looking forward to more Movie Knights next year!!

THANKS to Missy Kowitz, Jenny Circello and all of the parent volunteers in hosting a successful Breakfast for Brains!!

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Exciting KME Updates!

So many exciting things are happening at KME the next few weeks! Take a look....

Kindergarten Registration

We would like to thank all of the new (and current!) families at Kindergarten registration. We are looking forward to seeing you next year at our KME events!

Attention -- Fourth Grade Parents

Please mark your calendars and save the date for the KME Fourth Grade Awards Ceremony and Picnic Celebration! This fun day will take place on Thursday, May 30 beginning at 11:00 am in the gymnasium and then will be followed by a picnic lunch in the cafeteria. Please look in Friday Folders for additional information in the up-coming weeks.

Mileage Club

The spring session of Mileage Club begins on Monday, April 22 and will continue (on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays) through May 10 during recess. We are always looking for parents to be "lap markers" during this time -- if you would like to attend your child's recess, come on up and help "mark" the students' cards as they complete their laps. If you are interested in volunteering during recess time (11:00 am to 1:00 pm) on any of the Mileage Club days, please contact Kim Rezenbrink at skrenz@msn.com or at 616.5593. There is also a sign-in sheet in the lobby. Thanks in advance!!

KME Movie Knight

Can you believe that it is the last Movie Knight of the year? Please join us for a screening of "The Lorax" on Thursday, May 2 from 3:20 pm to 5:05 pm in the KME Cafeteria. No adult supervision is required (PTO will sponsor the supervision) but there is a cost of $5 per child. Please refer to the attachment for more information and the RSVP form.

Movie Knight Form

KME Talent Show

Attention all students with talent! We welcome all performers to join us for the KME Talent Show! I preparing for this show, there will be performance screenings on Wednesday, May 1 from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm and on Friday, May 3 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Please review the attachment for more information and if you have any questions, please contact Jaclyn at jaclynmrozek@gmail.com.

Talent Show Information

"Bridging" the Summer Gap

KME has partnered with Collins Educational Services to offer you and your children a summer enrichment program designed to "bridge the gap" between the school years. Please take a look at the attached form for more information and instructions on how to order this workbook program.

Collins Education Service

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

PTO Meeting April 2nd @ 6:30pm


Reminder:


KME PTO Meeting tonight,

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

6:30pm in the Media Center

Hope to see you there!

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

PTO Meeting March 5 @ 6:30pm


Reminder:


KME PTO Meeting tonight,

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

6:30pm in the Media Center

Hope to see you there!

Thursday, February 7, 2013

You're Invited to Jump Stop Safari





Kings Local School District – 
Jump Party! 
Wednesday, February 20th
 3:00 6:00 p.m.

Bring this flyer and receive the admission price of $10 per student! 
The Kings Local School District PTO will receive $2 for each student!

•Please wear socks & soft pants without buttons or rhinestones for the playground.

Jump Stop SafariTM is a locally owned business, where children can jump, bounce and explore a massive playground. This aerobic adventure includes jungle themed obstacle courses, a zip line, slides, and bounce house. Jump Stop SafariTM also has the Cannonball Air Blasters, which propel hundreds of soft foam balls. While kids play in a fun, active environment, parents observe their children in a comfortable, climate-controlled play zone. You may fill out the Waiver form in advance, by going to the website below.

FUN built for Kids in 6th Grade and Under!

Free for adults to observe & kids under age two, with a paying child. Also, parents may purchase pizza, hot dogs, popcorn & soft drinks from the SNACK BAR, while enjoying the complimentary WiFi.


JUMP STOP SAFARITM
801 W. Main St. (enter at CARSTAR service road)

Lebanon, OH 45036 (513) 228-0333 www.jumpstopsafari.com

“Kings Local School District neither endorse nor sponsor the organization or activity represented in this material. The distribution or display of this material is provided as a community service." 

Monday, January 28, 2013

Extravaganza



To volunteer for this fun-filled event, simply sign up using the SignUp Genius link below. 


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Thursday, January 17, 2013

Welcome

Welcome to the Kings Mills Elementary PTO Blog. Be sure to follow us by email to get updates on PTO news and events!