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Issue 43, October 4, 2012 
In This Issue
Mileage Club
Family Friday
After School Programs
Candidates Forum
Hawkeye Deadline
School Pictures
Carnival Help
Join PTA
Quick Links
 
Ongoing Fundraisers 
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Mileage Club starts TODAY!
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Due to high temperatures on Tuesday, Mileage Club will begin on Thursday, October 4th.  It's not too late to sign up! It's a fun way to exercise, meet with your friends, and wake up your brain for the school day. 

Join us every Tuesday & Thursday at 8:40-8:55 a.m. at the dirt lot behind the school.  Parents are needed to help count laps!  For more information and to register, visit the Mileage Club Web page

Family Friday on October 5th
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Parents are invited to meet with Principal, Jonathan Saipe, in the auditorium on Friday, Oct 5th from 9:10-9:45 a.m.
family friday
Come get updates about district and
school news, learn a simple yet effective reading strategy, and have an opportunity to share ideas on how to make Holmes an even better school.  
 
From 9:45-10:15 a.m. parents will go to their child's classroom to read or participate in a learning activity. Starbucks Coffee will be provided by the Holmes PTA. 

 

After School Programs
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The Holmes PTA offers many after school Programs designed to enrich your child's educational experience. New programs beginning this month:

Mad Science - 10/24 

 

Visit our After School Enrichment Web Page for the complete schedule of Programs for 2012-2013.

 

San Diego Unified Board of Education Candidates Forum

WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 11, 6-8 p.m. 

WHERE:
Marston Middle School, 3799 Clairemont Drive 

WHO:
Candidates from sub-district E - Marne Foster and William Ponder; Candidates for sub-district A - John Lee Evans and Mark Powell 

WHY:
The Board of Education makes important decisions that affect our children's daily school experience. Come and learn more about candidates' positions on issues in SDUSD.
 
Hawkeye Deadline - October 12th
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We are currently accepting submissions for inclusion in our school newsletter. If you have interesting school news, community events, or other information to share with the Holmes family, please send your Word documents via email to our editor by October 12th.  All submissions will be reviewed and approved by the school administration prior to acceptance.

 

If you have questions, contact Holmes Hawkeye Editor, Janette Gradyan at jgradyan@san.rr.com. Your submissions help make the Hawkeye Interesting and Informative for our Holmes Families!

 

School Picture Day
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Mark your calendar and schedule those haircuts!  Our Fall School Picture Day for students is on Thursday, October 18th. Picture make-up day will be on October 25th for students who are absent.
 
Halloween Carnival - October 27th
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The Halloween Carnival Committee is looking fodads, grandpas, uncles, etc. to help with Carnival set-up and break down. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Halloween Carnival Chair, Stacy Coulter, at (858) 292-5222 or kcrc@san.rr.com     
 
Building Community: One Family at a Time!

We need your support.  Join PTA now!  It's only $10.50 to gain a voice for your child and have a right to vote on any PTA action. The first 350 members to join will receive a Legoland Buy One Get One Free admission ticket. Classrooms with 85% PTA 
membership will be treated to a special Student Assembly. Make a difference.  Download and return the membership brochure today!

 
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

 
 Holmes Elementary PTA funds 
 the weekly eBlast.
  
 
 
Contact us at:
          www.holmespta.org