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Issue 57, January 17, 2013 
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Student Recognition
Enrichment Programs
MLK Holiday
Nominating Committee
Free Movie Night
PYSL Soccer
Outdoor Classroom
TriMathalon
Spelling Bee
HERO Run
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Student Recognition Assemblies - Jan 17th & 18th
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Our next student recognition assemblies will take place this week. NOTE the new times for the first assemblies:

 

Jan 17th at 1:45pm - K & 1st Grade

Jan 17th at 2:45pm - 4-6th Grades

Jan 18th at 2:30pm - 2 & 3rd Grades

 

If your child is being recognized, we hope you can attend. Honorees are encouraged to contribute a refreshment for the reception that follows the assembly.

 

Volunteers are needed to help serve refreshments. If you can help, please contact Christine Groves at 619-723-9542 or email christine.groves@holmespta.org.

 

New Enrichment Programs - Register Now!
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The Holmes PTA is pleased to offer many after school enrichment Programs beginning this week and next week. Please visit the Before/After School Enrichment Web Page on the Holmes web site for more information and to register for these activities.

 

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - Jan 21st
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All San Diego Unified schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 21st, for the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Holiday. All schools and offices will reopen Tuesday, January 22nd.

 

PTA Association Meeting - Jan 24th
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Come and get connected at our next PTA Association meeting on Thursday, January 24th at 6pm in the Holmes Auditorium. PTA members will elect this year's Nominating Committee and review the mid-year budget.  Not yet a member?Consider joining PTA! If you would like to review the mid-year budget prior to the meeting, email PTA President Christine Groves at christine.groves@holmespta.org.

 

Nominating Committee - Jan 24th
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You can have a tremendous impact on the future of our PTA by being on the Nominating Committee! PTA members will elect a new Nominating Committee at the January 24th PTA Assn meeting.  This committee selects the best-qualified people to fill the elected PTA Board positions for 2013-2014.

 

Three members and 2 alternates make up the committee.  All candidates must be PTA members. If interested, please contact the PTA Parliamentarian, Arlyn Engebretson at arlyn.engebretson@holmespta.org.

 

Free Movie Night - Jan 25th
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Mark your calendar for FREE movie night in the Holmes Auditorium on Friday, January 25th.  The movie is WALL E and will start at 6:30pm.  

Be sure to bring your friends, blankets, and low chairs.  Hot dogs, chips, popcorn, candy and drinks will be available for purchase.  See you there!
 
PYSL Soccer Registration - Jan 26th
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Boys and girls in K-4th Grade are invited to play soccer with the Pacific Youth Soccer League (PYSL). Registration for the Spring season is on Saturday, January 26th from 9am-3pm at Bob McEvoy Youth Fields. The season runs March 10th - May 5th and games are played on Sundays. To register, download and return the PYSL Registration Form by mail or in person.

 

Butterfly Habitat Meeting - Jan 30th
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Please join us for an informational meeting on creating a Butterfly Habitat and an Outdoor Classroom along Tecolote Canyon for use by our teachers and students.  

 

Wednesday, January 30th at 2:00pm

Holmes Auditorium

Please RSVP to: Cami Abel at abel.cami@gmail.com

 

Visit the Holmes Web Site Calendar for more information on this exciting project.

 

Tri Mathlon - Feb 22nd
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The Clairemont Community of Schools and Mathnasium Point Loma invites all 3rd-6th graders in the Clairemont cluster to join them for the 2nd Annual Tri Mathlon Challenge on Friday, February 22nd. This fun math contest is from 6:00 - 8:15pm at Marston Middle School.  It reached capacity last year, so be sure to register soon. Download and return the Tri Mathlon Registration Form today!

 

Spelling Bee - Volunteers Needed!
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Spelling Bee lists have been distributed to all students in 1st - 6th Grade. Teachers will schedule their Classroom Spelling Bees prior to February 22nd. Mark your calendar for the Grade Level Spelling Bees on March 8th (Grades 2, 4 & 6) and on March 11th (Grades 1, 3 & 5). We need parent volunteers to help at these! If interested, please see Mrs. Celle in Room 12 or email PTA President, Christine Groves at christine.groves@holmespta.org. 

 

HERO Run - Sponsors Needed!
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The Holmes PTA will host its 7th Annual HERO Run on March 28, 2013. To learn more about how you can participate in this premier community event that promotes fitness, wellness and active families, please visit the HERO Run Web Page at www.holmespta.org/hero_run.  

 

We are looking for companies or families interested in sponsoring the HERO Run, as well as anyone who can provide a sound system, staging or DJ services. If you are able to help, please contact Chris Daudet at chrisdaudet@sbcglobal.net or Arlyn Engebretson at arlyn.engebretson@holmespta.org.

 

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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