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Issue 120, September 25, 2014
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School Hours
Halloween Carnival
eScrip
Events in Sept
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Ongoing Fundraisers 
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Principal's Family Friday Presentation

At the Sept 5th Family Friday, Principal Saipe shared with parents important school news, a mission statement for Holmes staff, parents and community working together, and his core beliefs for a successful year. Click here to download the presentation.

Book Fair Sept 22 - 25
 
Be sure to visit the Fall Book Fair in the Auditorium.  It's a great way to get your children excited about reading! Students can purchase books during their classroom visits on Monday and Tuesday, as well as during the following times:

 

Mon - Recess, Lunch Recess and after School
Tue - Recess, Lunch Recess and after School
Wed - Recess, Lunch Recess and after School
Thur - Recess, Lunch Recess and on Back to School Night (5pm - 7:30pm) 

 

In order for PTA to be able to keep the Book Fair open for these hours, we NEED parent volunteers to help check out books! 

Back to School Night - Sept 25th
Three Important Events
 in One Evening!

5:00PM - Book Fair

Parents will have the opportunity to browse the book fair with their young scholars and stock their personal or classroom library. Volunteers are needed. Click here for more information or to volunteer.

5:30 - 6:00PM - PTA Association Meeting

Get involved and make a difference! Come and get connected at the first PTA Association Meeting of the school year.  The PTA Board will present the proposed 2014-2015 budget and programs for membership approval.

6:00 - 7:30PM - Teacher Meet & Greet

Parents are invited to meet their child's teacher and learn what is planned in their classroom for the coming school year. 
To accommodate parent work schedules and siblings in multiple grade levels, all classes will have 2 repeated presentations.  Please choose to attend one of the following: 

  

Presentation #1 - 6:00-6:40pm   
Presentation #2 - 6:45-7:30pm

  

This is an adult only event.

Childcare

Back to School Night Childcare will be provided by the YMCA Character Builders Program. Your child will have a blast with an art project, outside games and a movie. A pizza dinner will also be provided. 

  

Fee is $10 per child, $5 per additional sibling if you register by Monday, Sept 22nd.

A $15 late fee will apply for registrations after this date.

  

To Register:
Call: 619-520-9059
In Person: Drop off Registration Form in Room 18 or in the School Office 

 

Download the  YMCA Flyer & Registration Form for more information.
 
Book Fair Sept 22 - 25
 
Back to School Night Childcare will be provided by the YMCA Character Builders Program. Your child will have a blast with an art project, outside games and a movie. A pizza dinner will also be provided. 

 

Fee is $10 per child, $5 per additional sibling if you register by Monday, Sept 22nd.
A $15 late fee will apply for registrations after this date.

 

To Register:
Call: 619-520-9059
In Person: Drop off Registration Form in Room 18 or in the School Office 

 

Download the YMCA Flyer & Registration Form for more information.

 

If your child is NOT currently enrolled in our YMCA Character Builders Program, a Medical Form will also need to be provided.  

Jersey Mike's Dinning for Dollars

  
The week of Sept 29th - Oct 3rd, all day, visit Jersey Mike's for a free sub with $2 donation to Holmes Elementary PTA. Click here for details. 

 

Mileage Club
 





Save the Date for 2nd Annual Bike Rodeo to be held Saturday, October 4 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.  There will be something for everyone!  Join the Bike Rodeo for fun activities for students to gain confidence as beginning bicyclists and for those more experienced riders who need to build their skills. Download the flier here.

 

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 8 for Walk and Roll to School Day.  The parade will depart from Clairemont Covenant Church at 8:40 a.m.  Raise awareness for safer streets by joining the parade with your signs and banners promoting the benefits of walking and biking to school! Download the flier here.

 

 

Wanted: Fanny Packs!
The playground supervisors are in need of 8 fanny packs. Please contact Mary Gantz, the school nurse, if you are  willing to contribute.
 
Mileage Club
 





Register Now for this year's Mileage Club!

It is fun, free and a great way to start the day.

Starts Tuesday, October 7 and meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:40 am - 8:55 am

Open to Grades 1-5 (TK and Kindergartners may participate, accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times)

Please visit the website for more information and to download a registration form.

Arts Attack - Volunteers needed!
There's still plenty of time to volunteer for Arts Attack. This Parent led, easy to teach art program is a great opportunity to support the arts at your school! Everything is provided for you to teach/assist once a month in your child's classroom. 

Please sign up at your classroom or contact Jenny Varol jenny.varol@holmespta.org
After School Enrichment Programs
The Holmes PTA is once again bringing quality after school enrichment programs to our students. Registration for the Fall sessions is now open.

Holmes PTA Needs You!
We need volunteers to help coordinate some of our school events & activities:

- Book Fair
- Arts Attack
- Halloween Carnival
- Family Movie Nights
- Student Recognition   

If you are interested in chairing or being on the committee for any of these events, please contact PTA President, Jessie Nettles at jessie.nettles@holmespta.org

  

eScrip - Free way to support our school!
eScrip
eScrip is one of the easiest (and free) ways to support our school all year long. Simply register the debit, credit and grocery cards you use every day. A portion of your purchases is automatically donated back to our school at no additional cost to you. 

For more information and to register, please visit
http://www.holmespta.org/escrip.php.

 

Upcoming Events at a Glance .....
Sept 22-25 - Scholastic Book Fair - Auditorium
Sept 25 - PTA Association Meeting - 5:30pm in Cafeteria
Sept 25 - Back to School Night
Sept 29 - Oct 3 - Jersey Mike's $2 Subs
Oct 3 - Family Friday
Oct 4 - 2nd Annual Bike Rodeo
Parent feedback: any PTA or eBlast related questions or concerns can be sent to holmespta@yahoo.com. We welcome your input.

Sincerely,

 

Holmes Elementary PTA
 
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