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Kangas Care

Congratulations to the Keene Mill Kangas CARE recipients for September for showing Cooperation, Acceptance, Responsibility, and Empathy.  We look forward to honoring more students in the months to come.


Calendar Reminder: No School on October 14

A reminder that there is no school for students on Monday, October 14 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day,


Arrival and Dismissal

We continue to have reports of unsafe driving, parking, and student pickups on Bardu Avenue during arrival and dismissal.  Please use Kiss & Ride to keep all students safe. 



PTA News

Pyramid Challenge

REGISTER TODAY! WEST SPRINGFIELD PYRAMID CHALLENGE

The West Springfield Pyramid Challenge is a FREE fun run that has been a part of our community for decades, and this year’s event is Saturday, Nov. 16. 

Students from the seven elementary schools in the West Springfield Pyramid will run a half-mile or one-mile course, depending on their grade level. This year's event also includes a unified heat with an accessible 200-meter course for students with physical and cognitive disabilities. 

Register your student today! Registration Deadline: Oct. 15

https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Springfield/WestSpringfieldPyramidChallenge


Costume Bingo

BINGO BUNDLES NOW ON SALE FOR COSTUME BINGO

Keene Mill’s annual spooktacular Costume Bingo is Thursday, Oct. 24 from 6:30-8:00 PM in the KMES cafeteria and gymnasium. 

Order your Bingo Bundles now to pick up the night of Costume Bingo! Each bundle includes a bingo card packet for six (6) games, a stamp for marking the card, a ticket for a slice of pizza, a ticket for a drink, and a ticket for an item from the snack/treat table. Cost per pre-ordered bundle is $5.75, with a $0.75 surcharge to cover the cost of processing fees.

Pre-ordered Bingo Bundles will be available for pick up by last name at the reserved table at the entrance of Costume Bingo. Beat the rush that night and order yours today! https://tinyurl.com/KMESBingoBundles 

Bundles will also be available to purchase at the event that night, along with extra cards and tickets.

VOLUNTEER AT COSTUME BINGO

Costume Bingo is a large event and we need your help to make it a success! 

Volunteers will help set up areas, manage the purchase of Bingo Bundles and extra tickets, help with food, drink and prize distribution, and clean up. Shifts are generally only 30 minutes in length for plenty of time for bingo fun!

Teenagers are welcome to volunteer at Costume Bingo and can earn community service hours. They are eligible to work any station that does not directly handle money (no bundle or ticket/card sales). Please put "teen" in the notes when signing up.

Check out available shifts at https://tinyurl.com/CostumeBingoVols 


PTA Membership

THE KEENE MILL PTA IS HOLDING A MEMBERSHIP DRIVE! 

All current Keene Mill PTA members and anyone who purchases a membership between now and Oct. 23 will be entered to win one of five free yearbooks (a $20 value) and a Keene Mill spirit wear item.

Winners will be announced at Costume Bingo on Thursday, Oct. 24. (Members do not have to be present to win.)

PTA membership shows your support of our school, gives you a vote on our initiatives, allows you access to the student directory on our PTBoard site (keenemillpta.ptboard.com), and adds you to our email list to get all the latest PTA news and updates about Keene Mill.

If you have not yet become a PTA member for 2024-25, scan the QR code to join today!


Mark Your Calendar

Monday, October 14-Indigenous Peoples' Day-NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, October 15-Last day to register for Pyramid Challenge

Monday, October 21-Early Release Monday @1:00 pm

Thursday, October 24-Costume Bingo @ 6:30 pm cafeteria/gym

Thursday, October 31-End of first quarter/Two hour Early Release for students @ 2:00 pm

Friday, November 1-Diwali-NO SCHOOL

Monday, November 4 & Tuesday, November 5-Teacher Workday/Election Day-NO SCHOOL for students