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Family Friday - Tomorrow
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Parents are invited to meet with Principal, Jonathan Saipe, in the auditorium on the first Friday of every month from 9:10-9:45 a.m. Come get updates about district and school news, learn a simple yet effective reading strategy, and have an opportunity to share ideas on how to make Holmes an even better school. The Holmes PTA will provide refreshments.
PLEASE NOTE: this month will be an abbreviated meeting ending at 9:30am. Junior Achievement Day will take place in the classrooms immediately afterward.
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| Picture deadline is FRIDAY APRIL 10! | |
Attention 5th Graders and 5th Grade Parents!
We would like to add the baby pictures of our graduating class to our yearbook. Please upload a copy of your 5th Grader's baby photo to Pictavo. Don't forget to identify the baby pictures by name!
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Do your kids want to be in the Yearbook?
Pictures Wanted!
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Were your kids in or at any of the following?
Halloween Parade/Carnival
Winter Holiday Program
Classroom Field Trips
Arts Attack
Student Council
Girl Scouts/Boy Scouts
Circle of Friends
Mileage Club
Walk to School
Garden work
Hero Run
Spelling Bee
BizTown
This is the time to submit your photos...do it today!
DEADLINE IS TOMORROW!
Visit www.holmespta.org/yearbook.php for details on submitting your pictures. Continue capturing those memorable moments!!
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| Now taking orders... | |
Order forms are being distributed today at school. Order your yearbook today! Deadline for orders is April 15!
Standard Yearbook is $26.
Personalized Yearbook is $31.
Yearbooks will be distributed the week of June 1st.
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Thursday Half Day - Apr 16
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 There will be a minimum day April 16 for Teacher Professional Development - 1:15pm Dismissal. |
Clairemont Day at the Bay - Apr 18
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The Clairemont Hills Kiwanis is preparing to hold the 3rd annual Fast Times 5k run that will be followed by the Clairemont Day at the Bay program, an activity based event that will bring nineteen public schools from the community together. The Clairemont Mesa Education Foundation is working with several local organizations and the schools to set up family focused activities and showcase the schools for the community. Our first two annual events were wonderful successes and we are adding more for the community to enjoy. The races will begin at 8:00am and will end by 10:00am when the fun time activities will begin. Click here for more information.
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| Dining for Dollars - April 20th | |
Treat your family to dinner out and support our school at the same time!
Visit Souplantation in Kearny Mesa on
Monday, April 20th from 5:00 - 8:00pm.
15% of your check will be donated to our school.
Thank you for your support!
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| Family Science Night - April 23rd | |
You're invited to our Family Science Night "Fantastic Physics". This event is put on at our school by the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center and by our school volunteers. It is sponsored by the Holmes PTA, so your cost is zero!
Using hands-on investigations, participants explore a variety of scientific concepts, including air pressure, gravity, buoyancy, electricity, motion, sound and light.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEEDED! If you have someone to supervise your child and can help run a station, please email Mrs. Celle at dcelle@sandi.net. Volunteers need to arrive by 5:45pm for training.
We look forward to seeing those of you who that registered there!
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| Character Counts - Fairness - April 28 | |
This year, Holmes is implementing the Character Counts! character
education curriculum. This program has identified universal values
referred to as the "Six Pillars of Character" which include:
- Trustworthiness
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Fairness
- Caring
- Citizenship
The school Counselor will be visiting each classroom once a month to
present lessons on the different character traits. Teachers will align
their "Caught-Ya's" to include these character traits.
There will also be a "Color day" each month where the entire school is
encouraged to wear a specific color that represents the character trait
being focused on that month.
On Tuesday, April 28th, please wear ORANGE for Fairness! 
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| Proposed District Calendar Changes | |
San Diego Unified is considering a proposal to change the first day of the 2016-17 school year from the Tuesday after Labor Day to the last week in August. The proposed start date is August 29, 2016 for all schools, with an end date of June 14, 2017 for traditional calendar schools and an end date of July 21, 2017 for year-round schools. To learn more, go to www.sandi.net/calendarchanges.
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| Get Involved | |
Family Science Night - 4/23
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEEDED! If you have someone to supervise your child and can help run a station, please email Mrs. Celle at dcelle@sandi.net. Volunteers need to arrive by 5:45pm for training.
Spring Fling - 5/16
Anyone who would be interested in planning or helping
with the Spring Fling, please contact Bay at bay.fennessy@holmespta.org.
Stage, performances, and entertainment
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| eScrip - Free way to support our school! | |  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.
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| Upcoming Events at a Glance |
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Apr 10 - JA Day
Apr 10 - Family Friday
Apr 10 - Yearbook Photo Deadline
April 15 - Yearbook Order Deadline
April 16 - Half Day
Apr 18 - Clairemont Day at the Bay
April 20 - Dining for Dollars - Souplantation
April 23 - Family Science Night
April 28 - Wear ORANGE for Fairness
May 16 - Spring Fling
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Parent feedback: any PTA or eBlast related questions or concerns can be sent to holmespta@yahoo.com. We welcome your input.
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