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Issue 44, October 11, 2012 
In This Issue
Candidates Forum
Hawkeye Deadline
Spirit Wear
Opt In Pledges
PTA Board Positions
School Pictures
Carnival Volunteers
Bakers Needed
Mileage Club
After School Programs
Quick Links
 
Ongoing Fundraisers 
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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 now accepting submissions for 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.

 

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

 

Spirit Wear - New Styles for 2012-2013
Spirit Wear 2012 (Boys)
Every Friday is Holmes Spirit Day! But you can show your school spirit by wearing your Holmes T Shirts or Sweatshirts on any day or at any school event. Check out the new designs and the new lower prices for 2012-2013.

Spirit Wear 2-12 (Girls)
Spirit Wear Order Forms are coming home this week. Please turn them in to the Office by October 19th. For more information, visit the Holmes PTA Spirit Wear web page. If you have any questions, please contact Bay Fennessy at bay.fennessy@holmespta.org
 
Opt In Pledge Drive

Did you miss the Fall Fundraiser?  It's not too late to make a difference.  Every Holmes family has the opportunity to OPT IN to the Holmes Pledge Drive. Your donation is 100% tax deductible and every penny you contribute will directly benefit the students at Holmes. Our goal this year is to raise $10,000 in OPT IN pledges. 
 
Please consider making a pledge, as your generosity will help to enrich the educational experience of all Holmes students. Download and return the Opt In Pledge Form today! For questions, contact pearson@pointloma.edu.
 
Membership Hands

Open PTA Board Positions
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The Holmes PTA has the following important Board positions available:

 

Campus Chair - Helps maintain school gardens, storage sheds, and Lost & Found. Assists with safety programs at the school.

Appreciation Chair - Coordinates Student Recognition Assemblies, Teacher & Secretary Appreciation activities and the annual Founders Day Dinner.

If you are interested in helping with either of these positions, please contact PTA President, Christine Groves, at christine.groves@holmespta.org.

 

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. (There will be NO Mileage Club on this day). Picture make-up day will be on October 25th for students who are absent.
 
Halloween Carnival Volunteers Needed

The Halloween Carnival is on Saturday, Oct. 27th from 11am-4pm. We need classroom game booth volunteers! Parents, please sign up for a 1-hour shift in your child's classroom booth. Sign-up sheets are posted at each class. You can sign up there or return the bright orange sign-up form that will come home with your child. Volunteers are also needed for Carnival set-up and break down.

Please get in touch with Stacy Coulter, Halloween Carnival Chair, if you are able to volunteer for this SPOOKTACULAR event at (858) 292-5222 or kcrc@san.rr.com.
 
Halloween Cake Walk Bakers Needed
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Calling all Bakers!  WE NEED cakes, cupcakes, cookies or any other baked treat to be given as prizes for our Halloween Carnival CAKEWALK!  **Does not need to be homemade.
 
If you are able and planning to provide a baked treat, please contact the Halloween Carnival Chair, Stacy Coulter at (858) 292-5222 or kcrc@san.rr.com     
 
Please bring all baked goods in a non-returnable container or box to the auditorium anytime from 8:00AM TO 9:00PM ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26TH or SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27TH, NO LATER THAN 8:00AM. 
 
Mileage Club has Begun
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It's not too late to sign up for Mileage Club! 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.  For more information and to register, visit the Mileage Club Web page. Please note: there will be NO Mileage Club on Thursday, October 18th due to picture day.

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.

 

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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