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An enormous thank you to Sally Betz, Ellyn Coyne and Laura Pesce-Gray for another successful Bingo night. More than 400 enthusiastic children (and parents) enjoyed Bingo (called by our very own Mrs. Bleakley and Mr. Harvey) and Danny Magic. See you next year.
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We are proud to report that our school collected a grand total of $1,259.20 for UNICEF's Trick-or-Treat program this Halloween. Thank you for your wonderful generosity and concern for children and families who are struggling around the world. UNICEF's Trick-or-Treat program has been serving those in need for over 60 years and we are honored to be a part of that tradition. Thank you again!
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Holmes School is very excited to be participating again in the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County Annual Turkey Drive. This Friday, November 20th, we will have the Food Bank Truck in the parking lot at Holmes. Please drop off a frozen turkey or chicken between 8-9:30am and let's reach our goal of feeding 200 families this Thanksgiving!
We have partnered with Palmer's Market, who is graciously offering Holmes families a discount of $16 for a 12-14lb turkey. Please print out the coupon attached or use PLC #8877 when purchasing and Palmer's will deliver your turkey for you on Friday morning.
It couldn't be any easier to give back and make a difference this season. We look forward to coming together as a school community and surpassing our goal of 200 turkeys!
Thanks, Kids Care Club Committee
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Thanks to all who have helped make this year's fundraiser a success... Your orders are ready! There will be 2 more pick up times are available this week: Wed 11/18 from 3:30-4:15, Thurs 11/19 from 8:30-9:15. Please go directly to common room doors adjacent to parking lot. Contact Leslie Reber ( Lesliemreber@gmail.com) with questions or concerns.
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The Early Learning Program Applications are accepted from November 1, 2015 to January 6, 2016 for students who will be turning 3 and 4 years old during the 2016-2017 school year. At this time, ELP does not have a preschool option for children who are 5 years old or who will be turning 5 years old. A lottery drawing will be held and parents will be notified/emailed by January 16, 2016 regarding acceptance. To apply for the 2016-2017 School Year please click the link below:
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Ever wondered how to make slime or how a volcano works? In this hands-on program, we will explore some basic principles of science by making things foam, fizz or fly! Participants will make a few things to take home too.
Who:
Grades 1-5. Kindergarteners MUST attend with parent or caregiver
When:
Wednesday, December 2nd from 1:30- 2:30pm
Children MUST be picked up at the Common Room promptly at 2:30pm
Fee: $15/child or $25/family
Confidential scholarships available for those qualifying for financial assistance. Contact Tara Levinson (tara.levinson@me.com)
Deadline for registration is Tuesday, December 1st. SPACE IS LIMITED.
Adult chaperones are needed. Children of chaperones attend for free. Please email to volunteer.
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Understanding the PPT Process with Shirley Klein, Assistant Superintendent of SESS, Dr. Scott McCarthy, Program Director of SESS and Laura Straiton, Interim Program Director of Early Childhood, SESS Preschool through 2nd grade. Administrators will demystify the Planning and Placement Team (PPT) process and explain referral to -- and eligibility for -- special education...update district policy on team members in your child's PPT...and highlight the role a parent plays in the PPT. Tuesday, December 15, 9:30-10:30. Tokeneke School Common Room. Attendees are encouraged to submit preliminary questions and RSVP by Friday, Dec. 11th at dariensepac@gmail.com. Sponsored by the Tokeneke PTO and SEPAC.
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to reserve one. PAYMENT: Checks made to Holmes School PTO, with "outfitters" in Note area. Or cash. Thank You! Outfitters team.
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Donate to the Reiss Fund today!
Just this past summer, two Holmes teachers received Reiss Fund grants to support their learning; Erin Brown attended the Teacher's College Reading Institute and Kelly Soisson participated in a six week course on mindfulness. And a total of 17 teachers throughout the district took classes in sciences, the arts and music, and literacy thanks to your generosity.
For over 50 years, the Reiss Fund has generously awarded scholarships to our teachers allowing them to further their studies over the summer in an area of interest, exploration or enrichment. The learning from these incredible experiences comes back to our children's classrooms, enriching the learning that goes on and elevating the enthusiasm with which it is delivered.
Our ability to offer this extraordinary scholarship program to our Darien Public School teachers sets our district apart in Fairfield County. Our ability to continue to support our teachers through Reiss Fund grants depends on you.
Please make a secure online donation today at reissfund.org, where you can also print out a mail-in a donation form to send in with your check.
Please join us in supporting the Reiss Fund.
Thank you!
Sara Franzese and Kristen Barnard Holmes PTO Co-chairs
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New this winter is a video game designers, cupcake club, painting masters and more! With options to suit many interests and grades each day, we hope you can join us this winter for FUN after school.
General registration opens 10am on 12/6 for the winter session running 1/11 through 4/8/16.
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Does your child think it is important to care for others? Talk with them about the Golden Rule, "Treat others as you would like to be treated." Children often adopt values like caring by imitating what they see in the world around them. This Thanksgiving, investigate volunteer opportunities where you can serve as a family. Go shopping together to purchase a Thanksgiving meal for a family in need or spend an afternoon sorting last year's winter coats and hats to donate old items to Person to Person or Open Door Shetler. Talk about how your acts of caring make a difference for people in need.
A Community Fund initiative: Let's Get Talking - Thriving Youth.
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November
25 Early Dismissal 1:25PM
26-29 Thanksgiving Break
December
1-4 Conference Week -
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Getting ready to pack lunches? Reusable food containers save the Earth, and they save you money! Please pack waste-free lunches!
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Community News
Blue Wave Wrestling Club
Blue Wave Wrestling Club is a 3rd - 8th grade / beginner to advanced youth
wrestling program.
Come check us out on Mondays & Thursdays 6:30-8 pm through Dec 7-March 3 in
the DHS Wrestling room (down stairs of the DHS gym, across from the weight
room).
For more information and registration forms go to www.bwwrestlingclub.com
Join the Darien High School Wrestling Facebook page for updated information
and high school wrestling news.
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Annual Community Wide Movie benefiting the Human Services Holiday Gift Drive
The annual "Community-Wide Movie" benefiting the Human Services Holiday Gift drive is MONDAY, DECEMBER 7. Taking place at the Darien Playhouse, the feature presentation will be the newly released film: "THE GOOD DINOUSAUR!" (This movie is premiering in theaters on Wednesday, November 25. Please consider waiting and bringing the whole family to this event on the 7th. Or better yet, see it twice!)
This event is "free," however in lieu of payment, each movie-goer is asked to bring donations as follows: gift cards (e.g. Barrett Bookstore; Walmart; CVS; Walgreen's; Target; local eateries; etc.) a new toy, books, etc. All items should be new and unwrapped with a value of at least $15 each. To get tickets, an adult should come the Darien Youth Commission office (Room 110) in the Town Hall on Monday, 12/07. Movie-goers then bring tickets and gifts to the theater for admissions. (Theater doors open @ 3:45; show-time is 4:15.) Based on availability, tickets may be available at the theater. To confirm this, call 203-656-7388 after @ 2:00 p.m. on the 7th.
This event is not a drop-off event. All children must be accompanied by an adult (at least one adult per four children is required.) Tickets and gifts are required for adult movie-goers as well. Sponsored by the Selectman's Office, the Darien Youth Commission, the Depot's Helping Hands Club, the Darien Human Services Department and the Darien Playhouse, inquiries should be directed to 656-7388 or youthcommission@darienct.gov
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In the event that you are unable to attend on the 7th, please consider donating any of the above- mentioned items to the Human Services Department to supplement this gift drive!
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Submission Guidelines:
Please send your submission in the text of your e-mail, single spaced and left adjusted, with "HTH Submission" in the subject line to holmes2home@gmail.com. Make sure you include a contact name and email or website in the text of your submission for questions.
We do not accept files or formatted text.
Please limit your submission to one paragraph. All text may be edited. Submission does not guarantee publication.
Community submissions must be local, 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organizations and parent or child-related. We will not include advertisements for businesses. Submissions will run for two weeks.
The deadline for submission is Monday by 4pm; H2H is normally distributed on Wednesdays.
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