MISSION
To enhance student enrichment through parent involvement by providing effective communication and a collaborative effort between faculty, parents, guardians and administration.
WHO WE ARE
The PTO is comprised of parents, guardians, and school staff. In order to support our mission, we have a volunteer board and committee chairpersons, and rely on our parent community as volunteers.
WHAT WE DO
We enhance students’ academic experiences through educational and community building events and technology & classroom investments. The PTO facilitates communication between staff & KDM families and helps to support the efforts of wonderful teachers.
HOW WE DO IT
Volunteers: You! An amazing network of parent volunteers is crucial to the success of the KDM community.
Financial Support: The PTO raises funds throughout the year to support our many initiatives.
Upcoming KDM Events
5/3: KDM Spring Fair
5/6 to 5/10: Teacher Appreciation Week
5/10: Teacher Appreciation Lunch
5/10: KDM Field Day and Heritage Showcase
5/22: Grade 4 Celebration of Completion
5/27: No School / Memorial Day
5/28: PTO General Meeting @ 7PM - all are welcome!
5/29: Grade 5 Celebration of Completion
6/13: Last Day of School for Students
Silent Auction
The Silent Auction will run through Sunday, May 5th at 9 PM. Start your bidding. There is something for everyone!
The KDM PTO will use the online auction platform GalaBid (same as in 2023). You can register via your computer or phone's web browse, your tablet or your phone. You can view the available items without creating an account; but if you'd like to bid an account is required.
*Winners will be notified directly through GalaBid if they have won an auction, be asked to remit payment, and will then be contacted directly by the Silent Auction Committee, to coordinate receipt of their item starting the week of May 6th.
Available Auction Items Include:
Autographed A.J. Brown's game jersey
Autographed Jason Kelce's picture with certificate of the authenticity
Handcrafted cutting board, cheese board, coasters and bottle opener by Mr. Ellis
Tickets to Phillies, Villanova Basketball, Iron Pigs and Reading Phillies
Admission to Hershey Park, Longwood Gardens, Dorney Park, Six Flags and Morey's Piers & Beachfront Water Parks
Camps and programs, including Young Rembrandts, Patriot Fun Camp, Dragon Gym, Coach Turgeon's Baseball Camp, Patriot Pride Soccer Camp
Learn to Skate session at the Campus Chester County
Gift Certificates for interior design, piano lessons, and many more!
Teacher Appreciation Week!
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10!
Teacher Appreciation Week is a full week of surprises and treats for our teachers and staff to say thank you for all they do for KDM and our children. Our theme this year will be "The Olympics" in celebration of the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris.
To help make this week a success, we are looking for donations of snacks and beverages/desserts and other items to complement our international teacher feast and assorted activities. If you are able, please consider SIGNING UP to bring in an item. Thank you for the support!
Snacks and beverages should be dropped off at the KDM office between May 1 and May 3rd - with the exception of the dessert items marked "for TA Lunch". Those should be dropped off on May 9th.
5th Grade Celebration
The PTO has a long standing tradition of celebrating the 5th grade class by hosting a party, creating a yearbook, and 5th grade t-shirt for each student. We need your help to make it special! We are collecting $20 from each family to help offset the costs (KDM Cares is available), and looking for parents to help out. Please submit the form below. If you are looking to make an online payment, here is the LINK.
KDM PAvilion Fundraiser
Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School (KDM) is on the brink of an exciting transformation! As we eagerly witness the ongoing construction, a unique opportunity has emerged. Now, we turn to our community to help bring our vision to life – introducing the new Multipurpose Pavilion & Outdoor Classroom!
To make way for the Great Valley School District 5/6 Center on the KDM campus, we bid farewell to our beloved old Pavilion, steeped in cherished memories. With your generous donation and the pro bono design expertise from our architectural partner, SCHRADERGROUP, the KDM Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) aims to create a stunning new Pavilion. This space will allow future generations to forge precious memories surrounded by nature’s beauty and grandeur.
Your support ensures a legacy of gratitude that will stand the test of time.
Join us in building a brighter future for KDM, where every contribution becomes a lasting symbol of community support.
Hershey Park Ticket Sale Fundraiser
The KDM PTO is offering discounted Hershey park tickets as a fundraiser for the school. Click HERE to purchase tickets.
Deadline: April 15, 2024
For this fundraiser, we are offering two different types of tickets (the expiration date is the only difference between the ticket types) AND an option to buy pre-paid discounted parking.
1-Day Admission - Early Season
(Tickets valid through June 30, 2024) $42
1-Day Admission - All Year
(Tickets valid through January 1, 2025) $50
Parking Prepaid cost: $25 (at gate cost is $30)
Our PTO earns a small amount for each ticket sold and the money we raise is directly used to help our students and staff at KDM
4th Grade Takeover SUCCESS
KDM hosted the "4th Grade Takeover" on April 5th. The students enjoyed taking over the school and were able to hop between dancing with a live DJ, basketball and lawn games in the gym, lounging in the library, board games in the K/1 wing, and watching a movie in the 4/5 wing and pizza and snacks galore in the cafeteria. Fun was had by all. Thank you to the KDM staff who devoted their time to make this a fun evening for the kids.
A huge thanks to all of the PTO Board members and parent volunteers that helped, making it a very special evening for the graduating 4th graders!
Field Day - Volunteers Needed
This year for Field Day, KDM will be going on a World Tour!
Students will be engaging in games/activities based off of different destinations from around the world!
We are excited for this year’s event!
As part of our Field Day event, we will combine with our wonderful Heritage Day events, similar to last year’s Heritage Day event in the gym where parents volunteered to host a booth and share their knowledge with the students.
Mileage Club is back for the Spring!
Mileage Club is back up and running for the spring! But we can't do it without parent volunteers. Please sign up below to help during 3rd, 4th or 5th grade recess for this student favorite activity! We will hold Mileage Club on Tuesdays. Please encourage your kids to join in the fun and earn feet!
KDM's Silent Auction - Donations Needed
We are looking for any donations for our upcoming Silent Auction that will take place online on May 3rd. Additional information will be shared.
Please email us at KDMPTO@gmail.com if you have something to contribute or know someone who can donate!
RaiseRight (Gift Card "Scrip" Fundraising)
We have a new exciting passive fundraising opportunity!
Consider purchasing gift cards through our ongoing KDM-PTO fundraiser! When you purchase gift cards (Scrip) through KDM-PTO, we receive a small percentage at no cost to you which is used to support PTO activities. Over 500 companies participate in this program with some of the most popular gift cards from Amazon, Starbucks, The Home Depot, Gap, Apple, Ulta Beauty, and Panera.
Here is how it works:
Create your own account at RaiseRight and use the KDM-PTO Enrollment Code: K8M2P9QD1D1W
You can place your order online and have it sent directly to your home or you can opt for E-gift cards. RaiseRight is an authorized gift card retailer for all the gift cards it sells.
Please consider using RaiseRight to purchase gift cards for
"KDM Cares"
Thanks for your support!
KDM & GV Spirit Wear
The KDM online spirit wear store is open!
There are a lot of new KDM and GV designs to choose from.
KDM Cares
The KDM Staff is dedicated to ensuring that all students have what they need to thrive in school. To further our support, the PTO is partnering with Staff for KDM Cares, a program designed to help fulfill the unmet needs of our students. If your family has any immediate or upcoming needs, such as warm gear for the cold weather, holiday needs, etc, please reach out to Mrs. Allred [mailto:NAllred@gvsd.org] with your request.