Headlines for School Year 2011-2012

Mrs. Kennedy needs your PHOTOs for the Yearbook by Dec 16th If you have more than a few photos please find a way other than email to deliver.  Mrs. Kennedy will look through all the photos provided and select some for the yearbook.
Our School Counselor Mrs. Lavery has informed us that a few KMS families could use some assistance this holiday season.  If you would like to help please send gift cards addressed to Ms Barnett in the Front Office by Dec 16th.
The Land of Misfit Clothes - Claim lost clothing by Dec 16th or it will be sent to find a new home (donated to a charity). Items on display across from School Store.
DEZEMBERFEST is Dec 2nd. Please find details sent home in last weeks couriers.  Volunteers are needed.  Please respond!
Future Author's Club on Mondays Nov 14,28, Dec 5,12, Jan 9,23,30, Feb 6th, 2:30 - 3:15 with Miss Beard and Mrs. Lange.  Permission slip sent in courier.
CAN YOU GIVE A CAN?  We hope you can!  KMS Student Council & BETA Club are sponsoring their annual food drive.  CAN EVERY STUDENT BRING ONE CAN EVERY DAY THIS WEEK  Nov 14-18!  More details available on flyer sent in courier.
Money for PLEDGES DUE THIS WEEK for Boosterthon Fun Run.
Boosterthon Fun Run Thu Nov 10th.  Encourage your children to get pledges.  Pledges can be recorded on the pledge form as well as at www.funrun.com using the access code found on your childs Epic Adventure pamphlet.  This is the MAIN FUNDRAISER for the year. We also welcome parents to the funrun on Nov 10th to support their children. Times are: 4th 8:00-9:10, 5th 9:45-10:55, 6th 1:00-2:05.
Letters for Service Men & Women due Oct 28th.  The Bert Show has a goal to get a HAND WRITTEN Thank You Letter to over 400,000 serving our country.  Please Help!  Turn in your HAND WRITTEN Thank You letter to the office or drop off at any Taco Mac around metro Atlanta.  Please send your Thanks with at least one letter!
School Safety! We are experiencing several indicents of parents NOT following proper procedures for drop-off and pick-up. We have the highest standards for our students and their parents. Be a SAFE example for everyone to follow!
Reflection Entries due in Media Center by 8:00 am Mon Oct 31st.(more details)
Parent Roundtable(s) with Dr. Atkinson.  Part of her 90 Day Entry Plan to listen, learn and lead.  There are several meetings throughout DeKalb in Oct. (more details)
Help! Volunteers needed for the Fall Family Dance. This is a great way to make your volunteer hours! Contact Denise Chastain or Leigh Anne Draughton.
Letters for Service Men & Women due Sep 26th.  The Bert Show has a goal to get a Thank You Letter to over 400,000 people serving our country.  Please Help.  Turn in yourThank You letter to your homeroom teacher or the office.
Chick-fil-A Spirit Night this Thursday Sep 15th @ Perimeter Pointe 5-8pm.  Be sure to mention you are there for KMS!
BOOK FAIR Sep 12-16. Held in library M-F 7:30-3:00 and during Picnic. Drop buy or send your kids with $$$! If you can help please sign up here or contact Lisa Turney.
Sep 15th 4-6pm. Contact office to schedule an optional appt.  Dont forget to check out the teacher websites:  4th  5th  6th  Specials
Family Picnic on Sep 18th. (more info).
We need 2 Parents for School Council. Submit Nomination Form to our Principal Mrs. Humble by school close Sep 9th.
KMS DIRECTORY Cover Contest. (more info).  Entries due by noon Wed Sep 7th.
PCMS Shuttle. There is a bus (1831) that leave PCMS at 7:05 am and goes directly to KMS.  It leaves KMS at 2:25 pm and drops off at PCMS around 3:35pm.  If you would like more information contact Terri Weeks or Cheryl Jacobs.
LOOKING FOR CARPOOL BUDDY? We have a new CARPOOL DATA ENTRY FORM for those of you looking for carpool buddies.Additional detail about this service is available in the 8/14 Eblast. Be surre to check the list frequently for new additions!
PARKING & CARPOOL PROCEDURES  With a new school year upon please take a moment to review the KMS Parking & Carpool procedures.  We need 100% compliance to provide the safest environment possible.  
Meet Dr. Cheryl Atkinson, finalist for superintendent, on Sat Aug 27th. (more info)
Curriculum Nights. Check the calendar for the appropriate night for your grade (22nd-4th,23rd-5th,25th-6th).  You dont want to miss this informative meeting!
OPEN HOUSE (registration) Wednesday Aug 3rd 8:00am - 3:00pm. Please come prepared by reading ALL the information we have on our REGISTRATION page.  Registration can only be completed with proper paperwork and payment.  No Exceptions!  We will be updating the REGISTRATION over the coming days so please check back often.  If you are able to help setup on Aug 2nd or assist on on Aug 3rd please contact one of the PTA Co-Presidents (see contact info on right).
KMS Beautification Day Saturday July 30th 9:00am-12:00pm. Our Principal Mrs Humble has indicated we need a little help with the school grounds.  Please bring the usual yardwook tools like clippers, leaf blowers, shovels, bags, buckets, etc and lets work together to clean our school grounds.
Ice Cream Social Sunday August 7th 2-4pm. We invite all new students and their families to join us or a coooool treat and a chance to get to know each other.  We could also use a few more volunteers - please contact Michelle Williams.
NO PARKING in the FRONT of the SCHOOL!  With a new school year upon us we want to remind everyone there is NO PARKING in the front of the school  We realize those white lines look like parking spaces but they are NOT.  This is a posted NO PARKING area and even if it wasnt its illegal to park within 30ft of a stop sign in DeKalb County.  The Police have been courteous enough to stop in the school and give warning so considered yourself warned!  The ticket is well over $100.
Get Informed! Stay Informed! This PTA website is maintained for the benefit of our KMS family.  Please refer to it often.  This PTA website is meant to compliment the School website which should also be checked often.  We also send Eblast on a periodic basis.  Be sure to sign up by going to the Eblast page.
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