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!!
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Thursday, December 5, 2013
KME PTO Extra Blast!!
Hi Everyone!! Here are some urgent reminders from PTO regarding our activities next week:
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".
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.
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.
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!!
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!!
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".
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.
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.
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!!
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.
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!!
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.
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.
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!)
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.
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!
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.
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!!
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
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!
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.
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!!
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?
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!!
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!
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!!
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
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.
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...
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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