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Issue 39, September 6, 2012 
In This Issue
Ice Cream Social & Movie
Volunteering
Book Fair
PTA Assn Mtg
Back to School Night
Join PTA
Hawkeye Editor
School Supplies
Join Cub Scouts
Quick Links
 
Ongoing Fundraisers 
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Ice Cream Social & Movie Night
 
Holmes families are invited to join the PTA on Friday, September 7, 2012 for ice cream and a
family movie to celebrate the start of the new school year. We will be showing "The Lorax" (Rated PG). Hot dogs, popcorn, chips, candy and beverages will be available for purchase. Come out and reconnect with other Holmes families as we kick-off another fabulous school year!   


5:30-6:30  Ice Cream Social

6:30-8:15  Movie

 
**All children must be supervised by a parent/gu
ardian. This is not a drop off event.

Volunteering at Holmes
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Holmes Elementary is renowned for the high level of involvement from the community and the families
of our students. We are grateful to 
everyone who takes the initiative to get involved and we welcome new volunteers!
 
If you plan to volunteer in your child'classroom or drive on field trips, you will need to fill out a NEW volunteer application for the 2012-2013 school year. Please return it to the Holmes Office two weeks prior to volunteering. Visit our PTA Volunteer Web Page for more information.

 

 

Fall Scholastic Book Fair

 

The Holmes Fall Book Fair is September 17 - 20, 2012 in the Holmes Auditorium. The Book Fair is a great
way to get your children excited about reading. Each classroom will visit the Book Fair throughout the week. If you have an extra hour to spare, why not help out? Please sign up for an available time slot now! 
 
PTA Association Meeting
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The Holmes PTA will hold its first PTA Association meeting of the year on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 5:30pm in the Cafeteria. PTA members will be asked to approve this year's Budget, Programs, and the year-end Audit. Come meet PTA Logomembers of the PTA Board and learn about open Board positions:

~ Historian
~ Appreciation Chair
~ Grants Chair 
~ Campus Chair 

 

 

Back to School Night 
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Back to School Night will take place immediately following the PTA Association Meeting on Thursday, September 20, 2012.  

 

back to school night

You will have a chance to visit your child's classroom, meet his/her teacher and learn about plans for the school year.  

Grade level times will be announced.

 

 Make a Difference.  Join PTA!

The Holmes PTA knows that we are only as strong as our members. Together, we are able to accomplish great things for the students of Holmes. 
Visit our PTA Membership web page to learn more about everything the PTA does to enrich the educational experience at Holmes, and how you can become a member.  
 

Seeking Hawkeye Co-Editor

 

We are looking for a Co-Editor to assist in the creation and publication of the bi-monthly Hawkeye newsletter. The Hawkeye is created for teachers, staff, parents

and students to share news and events about Holmes and our community. If you are interested in writing articles, basic desktop publishing or just love sharing news on all the great Holmes events throughout the year, we'd love to have you join the team.  You can give as much or as little time as you'd like, and no experience is necessary!  Contact Janette Gradyan, Hawkeye Editor for more information.   
School Supplies
 
Holmes Elementary welcomes school
supply donations by parents and School Supply Listfamilies in these tight budget times. Each grade level has composed a list of supplies that enhance the learning experience at home and at school. Please note, these supplies
are not mandatory or required but OPTIONAL and at the discretion
of parents and families. The staff of Holmes Elementary appreciates your consideration and generosity.

 

Join the Fun!  Join Cub Scouts!

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Cub Scouting offers boys a year-round,
family-oriented program that is filled with character-building activities. Holmes Cub Scout Pack 299 would like to invite families of boys in 1st-5th grade to join us for an evening of FUN at our Pack Meeting on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 6:30 PM in the Holmes Auditorium. 
 

 

For more information, email: contact@sandiegopack299.com
or visit the Pack Web site at http://sandiegopack299.com
 

 

 

Parent feedback: any PTA or eBlast related questions or concerns can be sent to holmespta@yahoo.com. We welcome your input.

Sincerely,

 

Holmes Elementary PTA

 
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