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Issue 75, May 23, 2013 
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May 23rd Events
Dinner @ School
Silent Auction
Raffle Baskets
Book Fair
PTA Assn Mtg
Open House
Memorial Day
Music Class Open House
Family Science Night
Variety Show
Hawkeye Deadline
Events in June
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One last reminder about these special events on Thursday, May 23rd:

PTA Association Meeting 
5:00-5:30pm in the Library

Spring Open House 
5:30-7:00pm in Classrooms

Silent Auction & Raffle Baskets
3:30-8:00pm in the Cafeteria
7:30pm - Raffle begins

Scholastic Book Fair
3:30-8:00pm in the Auditorium

What's for Dinner on Thursday?!
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Need a plan for dinner on Thursday night? With so many events planned at the school, the PTA has arranged for a dinner option for families. Tony's Tacos will be selling tacos and shaved ice on campus. Drinks will also be sold by the PTA. We look forward to seeing you and your family on Thursday evening!  

 

Silent Auction - May 23rd
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Visit the Holmes Cafeteria from 3:30 - 8:00pm on Thursday, May 23rd and bid on our Silent Auction. We have lots of fabulous items to auction off including 2 four day passes to Comic-Con! (This event is sold out.)

Preview the newly revised list of Silent Auction Items.

 

Raffle Baskets - May 23rd
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We have 5 great Baskets to Raffle off this year including one with an iPad Mini! Raffle tickets will be sold after school on Thursday, May 23rd from 3:30 - 7:30pm. Ticket prices are $1 each, 6 for $5 and 25 for $20.

Raffle Basket Winners will be announced on Thursday evening beginning at 7:30pm. Preview the list of Raffle Basket items.

 

Spring Book Fair - May 23rd
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Thursday, May 23rd is the last day to visit the Scholastic Book Fair in the Holmes Auditorium. The Book Fair is a great way to get your children excited about reading!  The Book Fair will be open for students to purchase books during recess, lunch, and after school from 3:30pm - 8:00pm
 
We still need volunteers to help check out books! If you can help, please sign up on the Book Fair Volunteer Sheet.
 
PTA Association Meeting - May 23rd

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Come and get connected at our last PTA Association Meeting of the year in the Holmes Library at 5:00 - 5:30pm. (Please note the new location). Come get updates on the PTA Budget and the new Board for next year.
  
Spring Open House - May 23rd
Open House
Be sure to visit your child's classroom during our Spring Open House from 5:30 - 7:00pm. This is your chance to see what your child has been working on in school, to chat with your child's teacher and to visit with other Holmes families.
 
Memorial Day - May 27th
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There will be NO SCHOOL on Memorial Day - Monday, May 27th as we honor the men and women who died serving our country. School will resume on Tuesday, May 28th. 

Music Class Open House - May 28th & 30th
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Parents and family of K-4th Graders are invited to our Music Class Open House. Come see what your child has been learning in music class this year and meet our new music teacher, Kirk Valles. Open Houses will be held during regular music class times on Tuesday, May 28th and Thursday May 30th in Room 18 (YMCA room). Choral Music is funded by the Holmes PTA for grades K-4. 
 
Family Science Night - May 29th
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Family Science Night will be on
Wednesday, May 29th at 6:30 - 8:00pm in the Holmes Auditorium. This hands on event, "Beyond the Magic", is put on by the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. This is a free event, sponsored by Holmes PTA. Space is limited - first come, first served. To register return the Science Night Flyer to your child's teacher.

 

Variety Show - May 31st
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Our annual Variety Show will be held on Friday, May 31st.  There will be a day performance for students and an evening show for parents at 6:00pm in the Auditorium. Come see students show off their individual talents from singing and dancing to playing instruments and acting.  

 

Hawkeye Deadline - May 31st
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We are currently accepting submissions for inclusion in the last issue of our school Hawkeye Newsletter. If you have interesting school news or a community event to share with Holmes families, please submit it to our Hawkeye editor, Janette Gradyan at jgradyan@san.rr.com
 
Articles should be in a Word document and submitted no later than May 31st. We appreciate your contributions to the Hawkeye!
 
Upcoming Events in June.....
 
Please mark your calendar for these upcoming events next month:
 

June 3-7
- School Spirit Week (Mon-Moustache, Tues-Twin day, Wed-Suit/Tie formal wear, Thurs-Sports, Fri-Beach)
June 4 - 10:45-11:30am Volunteer Appreciation Celebration - Auditorium
June 5 - 1:30pm Holmes reunion for graduating seniors - lunch court
June 5 - 6:00 - 9:00pm 5/6 grade Music Concert
June 6 - 2:00pm Kickball (staff vs. 6th graders)
June 7 - 9:10 - 10:10 Family Friday - Auditorium
June 7 - 1:30 - 3:30pm Beach Day
June 7 - 6:00 - 9:00pm 6th Grade Dance
June 10 - 10am Kinder Celebration - Auditorium
June 10 - 6-7 pm GATE informational mtg. for parents
June 11 - 11am 6th Grade promotion - Auditorium
June 11 - 1:15pm Early Dismissal - Last day of school
June 12 - 12:30 Last Day for teachers
June 24 - Last Day for office staff

 

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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