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We would like to thank Leslie Reber, Jen Rideout and Kelly Miller for all of their work on our wrapping paper fundraiser. Also a thank you goes to Jenny Hageny and Rosemary Jordan for their work on our amazing Holmes School turkey drive.
We are so thankful for all our students, parents and staff who make Holmes School like no other place.
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Kristen and Sara
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Thank you everyone for your help and support of our Annual Turkey Drive. We ended up donating 154 turkeys to the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County which will make many families very happy this Thanksgiving. We especially appreciate your immediate response to our call for help in reaching our Palmers goal. We couldn't do it without your efforts and continued support. We hope you all enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday with your families and friends.Kids Care Club Committee
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If you haven't had a chance to see the new art work on the bulletin boards at Holmes please come and take a look, or visit Ms. Kawai's teacher website to find out what students have been creating:
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The Ox Ridge Special Education Committee welcomes you to attend an overview of the IEP on Monday, November 30th, 2015 from 9:30am-10:30am in the Ox Ridge common room. It will be presented by Marie Moore, Ox Ridge SESS representative.
The goal of this presentation is to increase parents' understanding of the Planning and Placement Team process and the resulting Individualized Educational Program (IEP). It's aim is to increase parents' awareness of the important elements of the IEP and how they connect to the PPT meeting proceedings. It will inform parents of these key elements so they can read and interpret their children's IEP with accuracy. Coffee and breakfast treats will be served.
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December Conference Week Events offered by Darien After School at Chelsea Piers CT
Tuesday 12/1 thru Friday 12/4, 1:30-3:30pm, Grades K-5
New this year children will enjoy the added fun of using the upper level sports fields... in addition to the Gymnastics & Adventure Centers. Allergy Safe Snacks provided.
Registration is now open through at: www.darienafterschool.com; $35 1st child, and siblings discounted at checkout.
Invite friends... children from across town are all invited to join Darien After School conference week events. Join us soon, events have sold out in the past!
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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 chaperons are needed. Children of chaperons 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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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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"When one helps another, both gain strength."
- Ecuadorian Proverb
It's never too early to start talking to your kids about caring for those around them. Research shows that children who are concerned about global and local needs are more likely to grow into healthy, caring and responsible adults. This Thanksgiving, share what you are grateful for as a ffamily. Talk with your child about people who have less than they do. Ask them about what group of people they are most passionate about helping. Your model of care and concern for those less fortunate lays a foundation of compassion in your child's life.
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
An Afternoon with the Animals:
Early dismissal? Come spend the afternoon with the animals of the Darien Nature Center.
If time and weather allow, we will also go outside and explore the park in search of native wildlife.
Please come dressed for outdoor play.
Tuesday, December 1 and/or Wednesday, December 2
2-4 pm
Grades 1-5
Fee: $40.00
Membership not required
To register go to www.dariennaturecenter.org or call 203-655-7459
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Noroton Fire Department's Annual Toys 4 Tots Collection: Noroton Fire Department is an official drop off location for the US Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots Foundation. With the community's help we collected over 2,000 toys last year. We're asking for you to join us again this year to help us achieve our goal of collecting 2,300 new, unwrapped toys for Toys For Tots. So please stop by Noroton FD anytime and leave a donation in the Toys for Tots bin in the back parking lot. We're located at 1873 Post Road across from St. Luke's Church. Or better yet, get together with your friends, neighbors or organizations and start your own collection. Then give us a call and we'll come to your neighborhood with a fire truck to pick up your donations. We're available on weekends (and some weekdays too) from from November 28th through December 20th from 10am - 3pm. This is a great cause and giving back is what the holiday season is all about. Please consider donating a new, unwrapped toy to a child in need. We have had the pleasure of working with Boy/Girls Scout Troops, and Kids Care Clubs. We would love to partner with you again this year and either come to your meeting with a fire truck or offer a tour of the fire house. *** Early Learning Program Applications 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: ***
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).
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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