What is the KMS PTO?
A group of caring parents and teachers who collaborate to promote the education and well-being of KMS students.
2021-2022 PTO Board
President – Trina Gonzalez Vice President – Brian Snyder
Treasurer – Trisha Himes Secretary – Amy Tamer Seeds
Email: kms.pto@ketteringschools.org
PTO Meeting Dates*
Meetings held in the KMS library at 4 p.m.
*Dates and times may change, but advance notification will be given.
Monday, August 9
Monday, September 13
Monday, October 11
Monday, November 8
Monday, December 13
Monday, January 10
Monday, February 14
No March Meeting
Monday, April 11
Monday, May 16
Reasons why to join the PTO…
- Research has shown that students perform better in school when their parents are involved.
- You become part of a network of parents and teachers, which leads to better communication with your child’s teachers, principal, etc.
- PTO assists in creating a supportive and encouraging school environment.
- It is a great connection with the school. You will be the first to hear about upcoming school changes or decisions.
- You are a role model for your child and their friends. By helping with the PTO, you are showing that you value education.
- It is flexible…volunteer as much or as little as you can.
- You can make a difference by sharing your skills.
- It is fun and you get to meet other parents.
Ways to Help PTO
- Become a member for $5 per adult.
- Attend a meeting or two or more. It is not a requirement to attend any meetings, if you become a member.
- Volunteer to help at PTO events: socials, AAA, Honor Roll Doughnuts, book fair, socials, etc. We need volunteers to make the events possible.
- Partake in Dining for $$$ nights. These are passive fundraisers scheduled with area restaurants.
Yummy dinner/treat nights = Percentage of sales given to KMS PTO.
- Support our only major fundraiser, KMS PTO Walk-A-Thon, held September 22. Students collect pledges and walk to promote a healthy lifestyle. Students contributing $5 or more will be entered in a drawing for fun prizes. Bonus: There is no merchandise to sell or deliver.
- Participate in other passive fundraisers (Wink wink your family and friends can participate too):
Upcoming Events
AUGUST
August 1 - September 30
Membership Drive
Sign Up Here!
Please use the Membership Form link to sign up. Dues are $5 per adult with a KMS child or grandchild and may be (1) mailed to KMS PTO, 3000 Glengarry Drive, Kettering, OH 45440 (2) returned to your child's advisory teacher or unit secretary in the form of cash or check written to the KMS PTO. Also, please remember to clearly write your name on the envelope. Please print the attached membership form if you prefer to submit a paper form. After the membership drive ends, a prize drawing for members will take place. Winners will be mailed their prizes, or prizes will be sent home with their students.
August 9
PTO meeting – 4:00 PM – KMS library
August 18 - September 2
Spirit Wear Sale
All spirit wear orders can only be placed at the Deuce Shirts website. On September 2, the website will close at 11:59 PM and cease taking orders. Once the website closes, Deuce Shirts will begin to the process the orders. All orders will be mailed or ready for pick up from Deuce Shirts ten days after the website closes. The spirit wear includes sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, and dri-fit tees. Please see attachment for which items will be offered.
Available Items
August 18 - September 15
Walk-A-Thon fundraiser
KMS PTO is trying Snap Raise for their 2021 Walk-a-thon. As in previous years, students will still collect donations and earn prizes, except all donations will be submitted online through Snap Raise. This year the overall earner (AKA raises the most money) will win a Nintendo Switch, a game, and carrying case! There will also be prizes for each unit's top earner and a prize drawing for those students collecting $5 or more.
Please sign up on Snap! Raise (for those of you that are new to it) or log in (if you’ve used it before) using this link: http://www.snap-raise.com/join_code/436357120 .
You will be directed to add your emails. The expectation is that every member of our team has 20 quality emails uploaded to your profile. We will be able to track emails and our student prize winners!
Make sure your emails do NOT include students, teachers, fake emails, etc. and are only legitimate potential donors. Again, we will be tracking this.
There will be incentives for those that participate fully in this campaign, so please help us raise funds.
Watch this video for steps on how to login, or create an account, and pre-load your emails: https://vimeo.com/479649033/56b06a761d
August 24
Rapid Fired Pizza fundraiser (All Day at the 2001 E. Dorothy Ln location only)
Please show the flyer on paper or your phone prior to paying.
Flyer
SEPTEMBER
September 1
Hot Head Burrito fundraiser (11:00 AM-10:00 PM)
Flyer
September 8
6th grade Social
September 13
PTO meeting – 4:00 PM – KMS library
September 14
Eudora fundraiser (5:00-8:00 PM)
Flyer
September 22
KMS PTO Annual Walk-a-thon
Students collect donations prior to the walk-a-thon and participate (walk) in the walk-a-thon.
There will be prizes for the overall earner, each unit’s top earner, and a drawing of fun prizes
for students donating $5 or more.
September 30
Project Read Book Drive begins and runs through the end of October. Book bins will be
in each unit for families and staff to donate used or new books.
OCTOBER
October 11
PTO meeting - 4:00 PM - KMS Library
October 4
Chipotle Fundraiser (4:00-8:00 PM at the 4329 Far Hills location only)
Please show the attached flyer on paper in person. Online ordering is possible as well, please use the online ordering code: AAAXKCG . Once you’re ready to place your order, input your unique online fundraiser code in the “Enter a Promo Code” section. Don’t forget to click “Apply.” Online instructions are attached as well.
Show flyer on paper
October 20
7th & 8th Grades Social
October 21
Honor Roll Doughnuts
October 21
Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser (4:00-8:00 PM at the Costco location)
Flyer
October 22
AAA Awards
October 27
6th Grade Social
October 28
Project Read Book Drive ends
NOVEMBER
November 8
PTO meeting - 4:00 PM - KMS Library
November 9
Noodles & Company (4:00-8:00 PM)
Flyer
DECEMBER
December 6
Skyline Chili fundraiser (5:00 - 8:00 PM at the Wilmington Pk location)
Flyer
December 13
PTO meeting - 4:00 PM - KMS Library
JANUARY
January 10
PTO meeting - 4:00 PM - KMS Library
January 14
7th/8th Grades Winter Dance
January 20
Honor Roll Doughnuts
January 21
AAA Awards
FEBRUARY
February 2
6th Grade Social
February 7
Skateworld Fundraiser
February 11
KMS Family Bingo Night
(Reservations are required. Information will be shared in mid/late January.)
February 14
PTO meeting - 4:00 PM - KMS Library
MARCH
March 31
Honor Roll Doughnuts
APRIL
April 1
AAA Awards
April 11
PTO meeting - 4:00 PM - KMS Library
MAY
May 13
8th Grade Farewell
May 16
PTO meeting - 4:00 PM - KMS Library
MEMBERSHIP FORM
Google membership form for Parents and Staff