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Issue 114, May 29, 2014 
In This Issue
Spirit Week
Variety Show
School Tour
Parking Lot Safety
Music Class Open House
GATE Parent Meeting
Jr. Theatre
Volunteer Appreciation @ Family Friday
Open PTA Board Positions
Join Cub Scouts
Upcoming Events
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Spirit Week - June 2nd thru June 6th
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Celebrate the end of the school year with Holmes SPIRITPrizes are given for participation in daily themed activities during the week of June 2nd:

Marvel Monday - Go Superheroes!
Travel Tuesday - Wear clothes from the places you visit
Walt Disney Wednesday - Dress like a Disney character
Hippie Thursday - Peace and Love!
Beach Day Friday - Bring your beach chairs & towels, beach toys, a bike and helmet and some snacks! 

Funding for prizes and activities was raised by Student Council through Valentine Gram sales.

 

Variety Show - May 30th
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Our annual Variety Show will be held on Friday, May 30th. There will be a day performance for students in the Auditorium at 1:30pm and an evening show for parents and families at 6:00pm

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

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.
 
Parking Lot Safety
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SAFETY REMINDER:  The Parking Lot by the School Office is for staff parking and school buses only.  Please DO NOT use the Parking Lot to park, drop off, or pick up students. For everyone's safety, please use the sidewalks instead of walking through the Parking Lot. Thank you for your cooperation.
 
Music Class Open House - June 3rd & June 5th
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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! 

Open Houses will be held by our music teacher, Kirk Valles, during regular music class times on Tuesday, June 3rd and Thursday, June 5th in Room 18

Choral Music is funded by the Holmes PTA for Grades K-4.

 

GATE Parent Meeting - June 3rd
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Parents of GATE students are invited to attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, June 3rd at 5:30-6:30pm in the Auditorium. Come learn about SDUSD goals for the GATE program and how this program is implemented at Holmes.  

This meeting is especially important if you have a newly identified 2nd Grade GATE student.

 

Junior Theatre Performance - June 4th
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The San Diego Junior Theatre at Holmes presents: Schoolhouse Rock (A Mini Musical) on Wed, June 4th. Doors open to family and friends at 2:15pm. The performers' families are encouraged to bring a treat for the Reception immediately following the performance.

 

Volunteer Appreciation @ Family Friday - June 6th
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Please join us for a special Family Friday as we recognize and appreciate all of the volunteers who help in our school all year long!

Friday, June 6th @ 9:10am
Holmes Auditorium  

From 9:45-10:10am parents are invited to their child's classroom to read or participate in a learning activity. 
 
Make a Difference - Join the PTA Board!
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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!
 
~ Appreciation Chair
~ Community Events Chair
~ Volunteer Chair
~ HERO Run Program Lead
~ Mileage Club Program Lead
~ Arts Attack Program Lead
 
If interested in any position, please contact PTA President Jessie Nettles at Jessie.Nettles@holmespta.org

 

Join Cub Scouts - June 5th
Cub Scouting Fun at every turn
Join Cub Scouts now and take part in our fun summer activities! 

Cub Scouting offers boys a year-round, family-oriented program that is filled with character-building activities. Holmes Cub Scout Pack 299 invites all boys in K-4th Grades and their families to learn more about Scouting at our last Pack Meeting of the school year on Thursday, June 5th at 6:30pm in the Holmes Auditorium.

Questions? Email contact@sandiegopack299.com or visit the Pack Web site at http://sandiegopack299.com.
  
Upcoming Events at a Glance .....
  
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 - Prizes for participation!
June 3 - Music Class Open House - Gr 2-4, Room 18
June 3 - GATE Parent Info Mtg - 5:30-6:30pm, Aud
June 4 - Junior Theatre Performance - 2:15pm, Aud
June 5 - Music Class Open House Gr K-1 & 4, Room 18
June 5 - Cub Scout Pack Meeting - 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 - Kinder 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

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