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PTO SPONSORED AND SUPPORTED EVENTS
In addition to the events listed below, students also have seasonal classroom parties run by the Parent Coordinators.
To get involved or learn more about volunteering for an event check out
Questions on how to get involved?
Email KDMPTO@gmail.com
Join an event committee HERE
Fall Events
New Family Orientation
Thursday August 15th 2-3pm We are excited to welcome new families to KDM. This is exclusively for families with children Grades 1-4. This event is a great opportunity to meet the staff, learn about the school and get answers to any questions you may have.
Kindergarten Orientation
Thursday August 22nd 1:30-2:30pm Welcome kindergarteners! Join us for an informative and fun Kindergarten Orientation. This event will provide an opportunity to meet the teachers, tour the classrooms, and learn more about the upcoming school year.
Sneak A Peek
Thursday August 22nd 3:00-3:30pm This is for all grades. Get a preview of the school year and meet your teacher!
Kindergarten Playdate
Friday August 23rd 3-4pm Welcome! Let's get to know each other! Come play on KDM's playground and meet other kiddos before the school year starts.
Back to School Night
Wednesday September 4th 6:30pm Parents only. This is a chance to meet your student's teachers and learn more about KDM.
Back to School Social & Book Fair
Friday September 13th 6:30-8pm
All are welcome to this evening event! Enjoy some treats and shop at the Scholastic Book Fair. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the book fair.
PTO Meeting
Tuesday September 24 7:00pm
Learn about what the PTO does and how you can get involved.
Mileage Club
Wednesdays beginning September 25
Third and Fourth Graders prepare for the Turkey Trot by running at recess and earning foot charms. We need parent volunteers to help at Third Grade recess ( 12:35-1:05pm) and Fourth Grade recess (1:10-1:40pm). You can volunteer for just one week or for the season.
Mindfulness Day
Friday September 27th This event happens during the school day. It includes activities to help students practice positive affirmations, breathing and strategies for test stress. Activities also include music therapy, pet therapy and yoga.
Movie Night
Thursday October 17th 6:30pm
Doors open at 6pm and the movie starts promptly at 6:30. All are welcome for this evening activity! There is a suggested donation of $10 a family but is not mandatory. Light snacks and candy will be available for purchase. Students voted and we will be watching Despicable Me 4!
Trunk or Treat
Saturday October 26th 1-3pm ** time change**
We're excited to host our first Trunk or Treat at KDM! All are welcome! This is a free event for the entire East Whiteland Community. Wear your costumes and enjoy the afternoon!
$50 gift card to the best decorated trunk!
$25 to the second the third place trunks!
Free registration is only needed if you're hosting a trunk. You can give out candy or small prizes. Be creative and have fun!
Grand Slam Fundraiser
Tuesday November 5th 10am-12pm
Students have off for Election day but they still have to get their energy out! Join us at Grand Slam USA (11 Lancaster Ave, Malvern). This fundraiser is $15 per child and includes entrance fee, unlimited mini golf, laser tag, basketball and gym time. Arcade games are available for an additional fee.
Siblings are welcome to attend but you must register all children and pay ahead of time.
Turkey Trot 
Friday November 8th 2pm
This is a wonderful opportunity for our 3rd and 4th grade students to showcase the skills and knowledge they have gained while learning about running, goal setting, and overcoming challenges.
This year, our students are also learning the importance of giving back to the community. We are proud to introduce our theme, "Running the Extra Mile to Give a Smile." Our challenge is to raise 500 canned goods to donate to the People’s Pantry and Chester County Food Banks. Canned goods can be brought to school starting Monday, October 28th, all the way up until the Turkey Trot on November 8th. Please ensure that the canned goods are not expired. If we reach our goal, all students will celebrate with an all-school recess after the Turkey Trot!
We encourage all parents to attend and cheer on our young runners as they demonstrate their hard work and dedication. It promises to be an inspiring and enjoyable afternoon!
Teacher Appreciation Dinner
Monday, November 25th (during conferences)
This evening is a highlight each year and shows our teachers how much we appreciate all they do.
There are 3 ways you can help:
1. SIGN UP to donate a gift card that will be raffled off to the teachers. Please drop off at the KDM office or send them in with your child in a clearly marked envelope to the attention of Kristin Weinrich Teacher Appreciation Dinner by Wednesday, November 20th.
2. SIGN UP to provide a dessert or beverage for the dinner, which can be dropped off in the KDM Main Lobby on Monday, November 25th between 1-4pm.
3. CONTRIBUTE a monetary donation via PayPal that will be put towards the dinner.
Thank you in advance for your generosity and for helping us show our wonderful teachers some love!
Stock the Staff Room Teacher Cookie Exchange
Tuesday, December 17th
Help us treat our amazing teachers and staff to a winter wonderland of cookies! Items need to be dropped off at the KDM front office between the hours of 7:30am-4pm and no later than 2pm on Monday, December 16th. Please ensure that your cookies are packaged to stay fresh if dropping off prior to Monday, 12/16.
Winter Event
Bingo Night 
Wednesday January 22nd 6:30pm All are welcome to attend this evening event! There will be a suggested donation but it is not mandatory to attend. Light snacks will be available for purchase.
We need volunteers for the event and prize donations!
Book Swap
January 27th- 31st For all students! Bring in the books you've already read and all students have a chance to swap with schoolmates and get some new books. This event is during the school day.
PTO Meeting
Tuesday February 4th 7:00pm Learn about what the PTO does and how you can get involved.
Pencil Grams; Second Grade Service Learning Project
Due February 7th
Distributed February 14th The second graders are selling Valentine Pencil Grams this year to raise money to support the East Whiteland Volunteer Fire Company. Your Pencil Grams will be delivered to the people of your choice attached to decorative Valentine Day pencils on February 14th. You can send two pencils for $1. Cash only.
4th Grade Takeover
Friday February 7th 6:00-8:00pm For 4th Graders only. An evening activity for 4th grade students to dance, play games, watch a movie and take over the school! Pizza, snacks and water will be provided. There will be a suggested donation but there is not a mandatory cost to attend. This is an evening event for 4th Graders only.
Spring Events
Spring Book Fair
February 21st - March 5th
A week long book fair for all students. Each class will have an opportunity to shop during their normally scheduled library day. You can send in cash or set up an electronic Scholastic account.
Family Reading Night
Thursday February 27th 6:30-7:30pm Come check out the Book Fair with read alouds from some of your favorite KDM teachers.
Spring Mileage Club
Wednesdays beginning March 19
Third and Fourth Graders prepare for the Turkey Trot by running at recess and earning foot charms. We need parent volunteers to help at Third Grade recess ( 12:35-1:05pm) and Fourth Grade recess (1:10-1:40pm). You can volunteer for just one week or for the season.
Spring Mindfulness Day 
Friday April 11th This event happens during the school day. It includes activities to help students practice positive affirmations, breathing and strategies for test stress. Activities may also include music therapy, pet therapy and yoga.
Spring Fair
Friday May 9th 5:30pm This is the PTO's primary fundraising event of the year. Every year has a new twist but be sure there will be music, games, bounce activities, a silent auction, raffle baskets, food and fun!
We need your help. Volunteer HERE
Wristband and ticket sales to come.
Plant Sale
Saturday May 10th Time TBD
There are lots of ways you can help before you buy the plants. Join the Plant Sale Committee:
We need your help. Volunteer HERE
Questions? Please email Chelsea chelseaj1221@gmail.com or Jeanette Harpold jaharpold@gmail.com
Field Day
Friday May 16th The PTO supports KDM's Field Day events with volunteers as the entire school participates in games around the entire campus. It is always a day full of smiles, music and a lot of fun! Each year has an exciting theme and all students receive a t-shirt to wear for this special day.
PTO Meeting
Tuesday May 6th 7:00pm Learn about what the PTO does and how you can get involved.
4th Grade Celebration
Wednesday June 4th A celebration for the achievements of our 4th graders before they 
move to the 5/6 Center. In the morning of the event there will be a short ceremony that parents may attend. The afternoon is for the students to enjoy games, a DJ, dancing and more! Students receive a t-shirt and yearbook. There will be a suggested donation to help off set these costs.
