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Issue 113, May 22, 2014 
In This Issue
Open House & PTA Assn Mtg
Book Fair
Article Headline
Thank You Volunteers
Science Fair
Hawkeye Deadline
Memorial Day
Cub Scout Info Mtg
Fiesta Lunch
School Tour
Variety Show
Open PTA Board Positions
Upcoming Events
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Holmes Open House / PTA Assn Mtg / Book Fair
Open House Article Subheading
Be sure to come back to school tonight, Thursday, May 22nd, for these important events:

Spring Open House 
6:00-7:30pm in Classrooms

PTA Association Meeting
5:30-6:00pm in Cafeteria

Spring Book Fair
5:00-7:30pm in Auditorium

Student Art Show
5:00-7:30pm in Library

Spring Book Fair - May 22nd
Article Subheading
Book Fair! A great way to get your children excited about reading! You have one last chance to visit the Holmes Scholastic Book Fair during Open House on Thursday, May 22nd from 5:00-7:30pm.

We still need volunteers to help check out books! If you can help, please sign up on the Book Fair Volunteer Sheet.

Student Art Show - May 22nd
Art Article Subheading
Did you see all the amazing art our students created this year?  If you missed the Student Art Show during Spring Fling, you have another chance to see the Arts Attack display in the Library on Thursday, May 22nd from 5:00-7:30pm.  

Arts Attack is an award-winning DVD-based art program purchased by the PTA and taught by parent volunteers in the classrooms each month. Come see the fabulous piece of artwork your child has created!  

Thank you Spring Fling Volunteers!
Thank you Article Subheading
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the Spring Fling planning committee: Jessie Nettles, Janette Gradyan, Cami Able, Jen Kennedy, and Ivonne Ganss. This event could not have taken place without their tireless efforts. And THANK YOU to all the Holmes parents who donated their time to help make the Spring Fling so successful!

 

Science Fair Results
Article Subheading
Did you get to stop by the Holmes 1st Ever Science Fair during Spring Fling? If not, you missed some great ex-periments! Congratulations to all the Science Fair winners!

We would like to thank the teachers who took extra time out of their day to serve as our judging committee: Mrs. Celle, Ms. Muller & Mrs. Woodfill.  Thank you for helping to make this event happen!
 
Hawkeye Submission Deadline - May 23rd
Hawkeye Logo Article Subheading
PTA is accepting submissions for inclusion in the last issue of the Hawkeye newsletter. If you have interesting school news or a community event to share with Holmes families, please submit it by Friday, May 23rd to our Hawkeye editor, Amy Lisson at amy.lisson@holmespta.org.
Memorial Day - May 26th
Memorial Day Article Subheading
Memorial Day is on Monday, May 26th and there will be NO SCHOOL as we honor the men and women who gave their lives to serve our country. School will resume on Tuesday, May 27th.

 

 

Cub Scout Info Mtg - May 27th
Article Subheading
Holmes Cub Scout Pack 299 invites boys in K-4th Grade and their families to join us at a New Scout Information Meeting in the Holmes Auditorium on Tuesday, May 27th at 6:30pm.

Come learn more about Cub Scouts and the fun activities we have planned for the summer! 

Questions? Please email contact@sandiegopack299.com. Visit our web site at http://sandiegopack299.com.

  

Fiesta Lunch - May 28th
Fiesta Lunch
Students, parents and staff are invited to a FIESTA Lunch on Wed, May 28th during regular lunch schedules: 

K-1...........11:40-12:00pm 
Gr. 2-3......12:10-12:30pm
Gr. 4-6......12:40-1:00pm
 
Lunch is $2 for students (PIN # needed), $4 for parents & staff and free for students with free and reduced lunch. 
 
To sign up, download and return the Fiesta Lunch Flyer to your child's teacher.  Questions? Please email Debbie Roberts at droberts2@sandi.net
 
School Tour - May 30th

We will be holding a School Tour for new families wishing to see campus to enroll new students  on Friday, May 30th. The Tour will be from 9:10 - 10:10am beginning with an orientation in the Auditorium followed by visits to classrooms.
 
Variety Show - May 30th
Article Subheading
Our annual Variety Show will be held on Friday, May 30th. There will be a day performance for students and an evening show for parents and families at 6:00pm in the Auditorium. 

Come see our students show off their individual talents from singing and dancing to playing instruments and acting.    

Make a Difference - Join the PTA Board!
PTA Wants You Article Subheading
Get more involved in your Holmes Community and make a difference! Join the Holmes PTA Board. We are still looking for volunteers to fill a few key positions. Grab a friend and Share a Chair!
 
~ VP of Communications
~ Appreciation Chair
~ Community Events Chair
~ Volunteer Chair
~ HERO Run Program Lead
~ Mileage Club Program Lead
~ Arts Attack Program Lead
 
For more information, see the attached summary of volunteer opportunitiesIf interested in any position, please contact PTA President Jessie Nettles at Jessie.Nettles@holmespta.org

 

Upcoming Events at a Glance .....
  
May 22 - Spring Book Fair, Auditorium - 5pm-7:30pm, Aud
May 22 - PTA Association Meeting - 5:30pm, Cafeteria
May 22 - Spring Open House - 6:00-7:30pm, Classrooms
May 23 - Hawkeye Deadline
May 26 - Memorial Day (No School)
May 27 - Cub Scout Info Mtg - 6:30pm, Aud
May 28 - Mexican Fiesta Lunch, during regular lunch times
May 29 - Variety Show Dress Rehearsal - 3:30-6pm, Aud
May 30 - School Tour for new families - 9:10-10:10am
May 30 - Variety Show - 1:30pm & 6:00pm, Aud
June 2-6 - Spirit Week
June 3 - GATE Parent Info Mtg - 5:30-6:30pm, Aud
June 6 - Family Friday & Volunteer Celebration - 9:10-10:10am, Aud & Classrooms
June 10 - English Learner Reclassification Celebration - 5:30-6:30pm, Aud
June 11 - Kindergarten Celebration of Learning - 10am, Aud
June 12 - 5th Grade Promotion - 9:30am, Aud
June 13 - 6th Grade Promotion - 10:45am, Aud 
June 13 - Last Day of School, 1:15pm dismissal
 
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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