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Issue 88, November 7, 2013 
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Fundraiser Success
Recycling Contest
Student Council
Student Recognition
Spirit Wear
HERO Run Sponsors
Veteran's Day
Dining for Dollars
Parent-Teacher Conference
North City Baseball
Upcoming Events
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Ongoing Fundraisers 
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Fall Fundraiser a Success
Fall Fundraiser Success
 
THANK YOU, HOLMES FAMILIES!

 

Our Fall Fundraiser was a Success! 

 

Your contributions raised over $22,000 

to support our kids' programs and events!

  

Recycling Contest - Nov 5th to Dec 6th
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Our annual Recycling Contest has begun and runs through Dec 6th. Please bring in those used ink cartridges and old cell phones. We are also collecting video games & systems, DVD movies, old laptops, digital cameras, GPS systems and iPods. 
 
Be sure to mark your items with your child's classroom number. The winning class will receive a $50 check to spend as it chooses.

 

Student Council Meeting - Nov  7th
Student Council

 

The first Student Council Meeting will be held on November 7th at 12:55pm in Room 4. Their first venture will be the Holiday Food Drive.  The Student Council will elect the officers from the elected Classroom Representatives in early December.
 
Student Recognition Assemblies - Nov 8th
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Student Recognition Assemblies continue this week in the Auditorium:

Nov 8th at 1:45pm - Grades K & 1
Nov 8th at 2:45pm - Grades 2 & 3

If your child is being recognized, we hope you can attend. Students take pleasure in sharing this time with their families. Honorees are encouraged to donate a refreshment for the reception that follows the assembly.
  
Spirit Wear Orders Due - Nov 8th 
Spirit Wear 2012 (Boys)
 
Every Friday is Holmes Spirit Day! Show your school spirit by wearing your Holmes T-Shirts or Sweatshirts to school on Fridays or at any school event. To order Spirt Wear, download and return the Order Form to the Office by Friday, Nov 8th. 
 
Spirit Wear 2-12 (Girls)
To view sizing information and to order online, visit our web page at:
 
If you have any questions, please contact Nicola Johnson at nicola@cnjdesigns.com.
 
 
H.E.R.O. Run Sponsers Needed
 
Attention: All Corporate Employees and Local Business Owners 
 
Our Annual H.E.R.O. Run is coming up fast on Feb 13th. If your company would be interested in a tax deduction or in donating goods (i.e.: t-shirts, silk screening, water, prizes) please contact Kristen Miner at Kristen.Miner@holmespta.org. Thank you!
 
Veteran's Day - No School - Nov 11th
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Reminder that there is no school on Monday, Nov 11th in observance of Veteran's Day -- a day to honor and thank military personnel who have served our country. 

 

Dining for Dollars - Nov 12th
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Treat your family to dinner out and support our school at the same time. Visit Islands on Balboa Avenue on Tuesday, Nov 12th from 5:00-9:30pm

Be sure to present the Islands Flyer and 20% of your check will be donated to our school.

 

 

Parent-Teacher Conferences - Nov 19-22nd
 
Parent-Teacher Conferences are on Tuesday, Nov 19th - Friday, Nov 22nd. Conferences are a dedicated time for you to discuss the academic and social progress of your child with his/her teacher. PLEASE NOTE: there is an early 1:15pm dismissal every day during Conferences.
 
North City Baseball Registration
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North City Youth Baseball registration is now open for the Spring season! To learn more or register online, please visit: http://www.ncyb.net

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Ricky Blum at RickyBlum@yahoo.com or 858.337.9852.

 

Upcoming Events at a Glance .....
  
NOW - Recycling Contest (Nov 5th - Dec 6th) 
Nov 7 - Student Council Meeting - 12:55pm - Room 4
Nov 8 - Federal Survey Cards to be returned
Nov 8 - Student Recognition Assembly (K & 1st) - 1:45pm
Nov 8 - Student Recognition Assembly (2 & 3rd) - 2:45pm
Nov 8 - Spirit Wear Order Deadline 
Nov 11 - Veteran's Day Holiday (No School)
Nov 12 - Dining for Dollars at Island's - 5:00-9:30pm
Nov 12 - Madison Community Mtg - 5-6pm - Madison
Nov 13 - SSC/SGT Mtg - 2-4pm in Library
Nov 18 - Bus Evacuation Drill - 9am-12pm
Nov 19-22 - Parent-Teacher Conferences (1:15 Dismissal)
Nov 21 - Clairemont Cluster Mtg - 5:30pm - Marston Lib
Nov 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break (No School)
Parent feedback: any PTA or eBlast related questions or concerns can be sent to holmespta@yahoo.com. We welcome your input.

Sincerely,

 

Leigh Connor-Moyers

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