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STAR Testing
Internet Safety Event (Pre-Reg required)
Spring Fling Planning Meeting
PTA Assocation Meeting
Spring Fling Planning Meeting
May 3 & 4
Student Recognition Assembly
May 4
Teacher/staff Recognition Lunch
May 11
SSC/SGT Meeting
Silent Auction Preview Night, Movie & Dinner
Spring Fling
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(Sold on Fridays next to ice cream sales)
Target REDcard (save 5% every time you use your REDcard) |
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Monday-Friday, STAR Testing >>
Tuesday, Internet Safety Event>>
Wednesday, Spring Fling planning meeting>>
Thursday, PTA Elections>> |
| STAR/CST Testing, Apr. 25-May 6 | | |
Holmes' 2nd-6th graders will take the STAR/CST tests from Monday, April 25th through May 6th. Holmes' make-up tests will be given May 9-12th for absent students. Testing times will be from 9:05 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. daily, with recess and additional breaks taken as needed. To minimize interruptions during testing parents, volunteers and visitors will not have access to classrooms from 9:05-12:30 from April 25th - May 6th; however you will still have access to the office.
You can help prepare your children for these tests by:
- Making sure they get a good night's sleep before their tests.
- Encouraging them to have confidence and to approach this experience with a positive attitude.
- Ensuring that they eat a light, health breakfast.
- Making sure they arrive at school on time.
- Reminding them to read test directions and questions carefully.
- Encouraging them to check their answers if there is time.
Our teachers have been working hard not only to prepare students for the state tests, but also to make sure our children receive a well-rounded education.
Our students can succeed! Your support is appreciated in working together with us to make sure that our children are confident and ready to "show what they know" on our state CST Tests.
The California Department of Education (CDE) has created a website to help parents gain a clearer understanding of the STAR Program. CLICK HERE to learn more about the California Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) program and view real questions released from actual tests. |
| Internet Safety Event, Tuesday | | |
 The event will be at the newly renovated Marston Middle School Auditorium (3799 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92117), April 26th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. The event is offered free of charge by the San Diego Police Department and is open to the public. Marston will provide translation services and childcare.
Registration Required! Go to www.sdpolicefoundation.org or call 858-453-5060. View flyer>>
**Note: This event replaces the April Clairemont Community of Schools meeting. |
| Spring Fling Planning Meeting, Wednesday | | |
Spring Fling
Fri., May 13th - Silent Auction preview night, movie and pizza
Sat., May 14th - Spring Fling event from 11AM-4PM
Spring Fling Chair:
Jennifer Lonack
Arts and Craft Fair
Would you like to show off your creativity and offer some of your handmade creations for sale during our Spring Fling? Host your own craft booth. CLICK HERE for a booth application/guidelines or print our flyer for a friend.
Planning Meetings:
Only two planning meetings left. Please join us anytime!
Wed., Apr. 27th at 7PM-8:30PM
Mon., May 2nd at 7PM-? (put together invitations)
Kids are most welcome. Jennifer Lonack's house is located at 6206 Chandler Drive, 92117, 858-292-4158. If you'd like a booth application, please contact Jennifer Lonack. More Info>>
CAKE SHOW (Entries due May 11th):
Chair: Jennifer Mattoon
Start thinking about our theme "Outer Space" for our 3rd annual Cake Show.Professional, amateur, and junior categories. Trophies will be awarded for best in show and people's choice. Visit www.holmescakeshow.com for more details. Print our flyer and entry form>>
SILENT AUCTION (Items due by May 9th):
Chair - Hollie Karl
We are actively procuring items for our Silent Auction. Can you help? CLICK HERE for a donation form or contact Hollie.
RAFFLE BASKETS:
Chair - Michelle Cruz
Spring Fling Raffle Baskets are coming!!! Grade level themes to be announced soon (info will be sent home). Donations will be accepted from Mon., Apr. 25th- Fri., May 6th. Contact your Grade Level Coordinator with questions, or Michelle Cruz, 858-715-0064. Raffle tickets will go on sale the week of May 9th.
VOLUNTEERS:
It takes a tremendous amount of volunteers to help us get our Spring Fling off the ground and several more to keep it running smoothly. Please view our list of volunteer opportunities and email Jennifer if you have a few hours to spare on May 14th! We'd really appreciate your help. |
| 2011-12 PTA ELECTION, Thursday | | |
 We encourage everyone to attend the PTA Association Meeting this Thursday, April 28th at 6:30PM, to cast your vote for the 2011-12 PTA board. Members that are in good standing for 30 days prior to the election may vote. Our nominating committee did a wonderful job selecting each candidate, but any current PTA member can run for any position on election day. View the nominating committee's list of candidates>>
Our VP, Ways and Means position is still open. If you are interested in this position or any fundraising chair position, please contact holmespta@yahoo.com. CLICK HERE for a brief description. |
| Mark Your Calendar! | | 
SILENT AUCTION PREVIEW,
MOVIE & DINNER
FRIDAY, MAY 13TH
6:00PM - 9:00PM.
Mark your calendars for our Silent Auction PREVIEW night, movie and pizza at Holmes Elementary on Friday, May 13th. Dinner will be available for purchase between 6:00PM-8:30PM by Joe's Pizza of Clairemont (popcorn will also be available for sale).
A "family friendly" movie will be shown outdoors, on the school campus, at dark. Student short films will be shown prior to the start of the movie.
Bids on Silent Auction items will also be accepted during the Spring Fling on Saturday, May 14th. **All children must be supervised by a parent/guardian. This is not a drop off event and the campus will be open to our community. |
| Budget Cuts | | |
 Legislators in Sacramento failed to meet the deadline for a special election in June to secure additional revenues needed to protect education and other critical children's services. We must take action now to protect our children.
Unless the Legislature acts quickly, the Governor has said he will present an all-cuts budget in mid-May. This would mean an additional $4 billion to $5 billion reduction to K-12 education and even more drastic cuts. Are we willing to see our school year get even shorter? Close our school libraries? Crowd more students into each classroom? Lose our counselors, classroom aides, reading specialists and more? See the end of music, art and drama in our schools? What kind of future do we want for our children and our state? Now, more than ever, your voice is needed to speak up and let our elected officials know that CUT$ HURT KIDS! Act NOW before May 13th>> |
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After-School Enrichment Classes
Cheer4Fun, Mondays, Apr. 18-Jun 6, 3:35-4:30PM
Golf, Wednesdays, Apr. 27-Jun 1, 1:20-2:20PM
MadScience, Wednesdays, May 4-Jun 1, 1:20-2:20PM
Tennis, Wednesdays, Apr. 20-May 25, 1:30-2:30PM
Heartlight Aerobics, Fridays, May 6-June 10, 3:35-4:35PM
SPACE IS STILL AVAILABLE:
Tayo Kids Yoga, Thursdays, 3:35-4:35PM
Guitar 2, Mondays, 3:35-4:40PM
CLICK HERE for a description of each class and registration info>>
View our Before/After school enrichment calendar>>
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