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Issue 105, March 27, 2014 
In This Issue
Founder's Day Dance
5th & 6th Grade Concert
Bully Proof Your kids
Clairemont Day at the Bay
Lost & Found
Spring Break
Grade Level Spelling Bee
Hawkeye Newsletter
Girl Scout Book & Toy Drive
Family Science Night
Spring After School Programs
Yearbook Orders
Variety Show
Upcoming Events
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Founder's Day - March 28th
Founders Day 2014 Article Subheading
Join us for an evening of Glitz and Glam as we roll out the red carpet and shine the spotlight on our Superstar Volunteers.

  "A Night of Stars" 
Founder's Day Dance
 March 28, 2014    6:00-9:30 pm

There will be a DJ, dancing, and a photo booth. Dessert and punch will be served and dinner will be available for purchase. 

Thursday is the last day to buy tickets for $4 each. They will be on sale after school or you can order them by returning the Founder's Day Ticket Order Form with your payment to your child's teacher or the School Office. Tickets will also be sold at the door for $6.

 

5th & 6th Grade Music Concert - March 27th
Music Concert Article Subheading
Parents and family of 5th & 6th graders are invited to come see your students perform at a Music Concert on Thursday, March 27th from 6-8pm in the Auditorium. This concert is being coordinated by Mrs. Valeska, our 5th & 6th grade Music teacher. 
 
Anti-Bully Presentations - March 28th
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On March 28th, the PTA has arranged for Tracie Arlington of Play It Safe to teach her "bully-proof" techniques to our students at school-wide assemblies. They will learn about her "KEEP THE POWER: BE A WINNER" Anti-Bully ProgramParents are welcome to attend:

10:00am - Grades K-2
11:20am - Grades 3-6
 
Be sure to also support these valuable bully-proof lessons at home. 
 
Sing at Clairemont Day at the Bay - Sign up Now!
Fast Times 5K Article Subheading
Clairemont Day at the Bay will be on Saturday, April 12th at De Anza Cove from 7:30am - 3pm. 

Holmes 1st - 4th graders have been invited to sing on stage at 12:45pm. Come support our school! If interested, please return the lower portion of the attached memo to Mr. Valles or the School Office by Monday, April 7th.

For more information on the event, download the Fast Times 5K Flyer or visit the Fast Times web site at www.fasttimes5K.com.

 

Lost & Found
lost and found Article Subheading
There is another growing collection of lost items piling up in the Lost & Found. Please be sure to check for clothing and other items your child might be missing in the bin located next to Room 4. All items will be donated to charity over Spring Break.

 

Spring Break - March 31 to April 4
Spring Break Article Subheading
Spring Break begins on Monday, March 31st. School will resume on Monday, April 7th. Enjoy your week off!


Grade Level Spelling Bee Winners
Spelling Bee
 
Congratulations to the winners of the Grade Level Spelling Bees. We appreciate all the parents who volunteered to help judge. A special thank you to Christine Groves who has helped Co-Chair this event with Mrs. Celle over the past few years. This was her last year and she will be missed!
 
Hawkeye Newsletter
Hawkeye Graphic Article Subheading
The March 2014 issue of the award-winning Holmes Hawkeye newsletter has been published and distributed. 

Keep informed about what's going on in our community and at our school.  Download the latest issue now.

 

Girl Scout Book & Toy Drive - April 8th & 9th
Girl Scout Toy Drive Article Subheading
Girl Scout Troop 3710 (Holmes 5th Graders) are collecting books and toys to make Easter baskets for needy children in the Clairemont community.  Collection Dates: April 8th and 9th at morning drop-off in front of the school.
 
For more information download the Easter Basket Flyer. Questions? Please contact Troop Leader, Christine Groves, at zagmom@san.rr.com, 619-723-9542.

 

Family Science Night - Register by April 11th
Article Subheading
Our annual Family Science Night "Amazing Space" will be on Thursday, April 24th from 6:30pm - 8pm in the Holmes Auditorium.

 

This event is put on by by the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center and by our parent volunteers. It is sponsored by Holmes PTA, so your cost is ZERO!

Please reserve your space by Friday, April 11th by downloading and returning the Science Night Flyer to your child's teacher.

 

Spring After School Progams
Article Subheading
The Spring sessions of your favorite after school programs are coming up!

Wednesdays
Mad Science - 3/26
Junior Theatre - 4/9 "Schoolhouse Rock"
Youth Tennis San Diego - 4/16
TGA Premier Junior Golf - 4/16

Fridays
Heartlight Aerobics - 4/25

For more information and to register, see the After School Enrichment Web Page.

 

Yearkbook Orders & Photos - Due April 11th

It is time to order your 2013-2014 Holmes Yearbook! The annual yearbook commemorates the school year and features all student class pictures as well as pictures from classroom and school events. 
 
The cost is $26 per book, or $31 if you would like it personalized.  Please return the Yearbook order envelope with your payment to your child's teacher or the School Office by Friday, April 11th.

We still need your photos! Visit www.holmespta.org/yearbook.php to see how easy it is to submit them.
  
Variety Show Auditions - April 18th

Do you sing? Dance? Have a special talent? Then we want YOU for the Holmes Variety Show! Variety Show auditions will be held during school on Friday, April 18th. Audition forms will be available in the Office beginning Monday, April 7th and must be submitted by Wednesday, April 16th.

The Variety Show will be held on May 30, 2014. Download the Variety Show Flyer for more information. Questions? Contact Variety Show Chair, Christine Groves, at zagmom@san.rr.com.
 
 
Upcoming Events at a Glance .....
  
Mar 27 - 5th & 6th Grade Music Concert - 6-8pm - Aud
Mar 28 - Anti-Bullying Assemblies for students
Mar 28 - Founder's Day Celebration - 6-9:30pm - Aud
Mar 31-Apr 4 - Spring Break
Apr 7 - School Resumes
Apr 7 - Clairemont Day at the Bay Performer Sign ups Due
Apr 11 - Family Friday 
Apr 11 - Yearbook Photos & Ordering Deadline
Apr 11 - Science Night Registration Deadline
Apr 12 - Clairemont Day at the Bay - Mission Bay
Apr 14 - Madison Community of Schools Mtg - 5-6pm - Madison HS
Apr 16 - Variety Show Registration Deadline
Apr 16 - SSC/SGT Mtg - 2pm - Library
Apr 17 - Clairemont Cluster Meeting - 5:30pm - Marston Lib
Apr 18 - Variety Show Auditions
Apr 18 - Fire Drill
Apr 23 - Secretary Appreciation Day
Apr 23 - Smarty Plants Student Assembly
Apr 24 - Family Science Night - 6:30-8pm - Aud
 
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

VP Communications

Holmes Elementary PTA

 
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