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Issue 107, April 10, 2014 
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Clairemont Day at the Bay
Family Friday
Yearbook Orders Due
Family Science Night
Variety Show Auditions
Superstar Volunteers
Spring After School Programs
Community School Meetings
Parenting & Children Seminars
Upcoming Events
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Clairemont Day at the Bay - April 12th
Fast Times 5K Article Subheading
Clairemont Day at the Bay is this 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. We will have an information booth with student activities and games. Come support our school! Don't forget to wear your Holmes t-shirt.

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

 

Family Friday - April 11th
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Come meet with Principal, Jonathan Saipe, in the Holmes Auditorium on Friday, April 11th at 9:10-9:45am. Hear about the latest district and school updates and learn more about the upcoming Common Core Assessments.

From 9:45-10:10am parents are invited to their child's classroom to read or participate in a learning activity. The Holmes PTA will provide coffee and donuts.
 
Yearkbook Orders & Photos - Due April 11th

Yearbook orders are due on Friday! 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 order envelope with your payment to your child's teacher or the School Office. Extra order forms are in the Office if needed.

We still need class photos! Some classrooms have no photos. Visit www.holmespta.org/yearbook.php to see how easy it is to submit them.
  
Family Science Night - Register by April 11th
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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 or sign up to volunteer by Friday, April 11th.  Download and return the Science Night Flyer to your child's teacher. 

 

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 Applications must be submitted by 1:15pm on 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.
 
 
Superstar Volunteers
Founders Day 2014 Article Subheading
Founder's Day was a huge hit with over 200 attendees. Our Superstar Volunteer award winners were Cami Abel and Jessie Nettles.

A big thank you to Kristen Miner for help with decorations and the following staff for help with set-up: Mrs. Celle, Ms. Whitehurst, Mrs. Wadleigh, Mrs. Woodfill, Mr. Blase, Mr. Zintz and Jaime; and thank you for help throughout the evening with refreshments to Mr. Zintz and Raquel Gonzales, our newest office staff member.

 

Spring After School Progams
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Register now for your favorite after school program beginning this month:

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

Thursdays
Tiny Pros Soccer - 4/24

Fridays
Heartlight Aerobics - 4/25

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

 

Community School Meetings
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Parents are invited to attend upcoming Community of Schools meetings:

Madison Community Mtg
Monday, Apr 14th at 5:30pm
Madison High School
 
Clairemont Cluster Mtg
Thursday, Apr 17th at 5:30pm
Marston Middle School Library

Parenting & Successful Children Seminars

New parenting and children seminars from Family Coach, Hilde Gross, are starting soon:

Secrets to Successful Parenting 
Thursdays - 5/1 - 5/29 (6:30pm - 8:30pm)
Saturdays - TBA  (9:30am - 4pm)

Successful Children
Sundays - 4/27 - 6/1 (3pm - 4:30pm)
Mondays - 4/28 - 5/26 (6pm - 7:30pm)

Download the Parenting Seminar Flyer or the Children Seminar Flyer for more information and to register or visit www.secretstosuccessfulparenting.com
 
 
Upcoming Events at a Glance .....
  
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 - 5:30pm - Madison HS
Apr 16 - Variety Show Application Deadline
Apr 16 - SSC/SGT Mtg - 2pm - Library
Apr 17 - Clairemont Cluster Mtg - 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

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