Holmes PTO would like to thank our enrichment committee members Tricia Bresnahan and Monica Gonnella for coordinating author David Adler's visit to our school in October. We would also like to thank Judi DelVecchio for bringing TheatreWorks presentation of the Life of Ben Franklin to the students in November. Thank you to all the parents who support our Holmes School fundraising efforts. Great events like these would not be possible without your support! |
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Lynn Steinbrick, Director of Nursing Services, and Dr, Kenefick will be holding another information meeting to educate parents on lice. The meeting will take place at the Darien Board of Education on Leroy Avenue on Monday 12/14 @ 9:30am.
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Kids Care Club will meet next Friday, December 18th 3:30-4:30 in the Common Room.
Wendy Ward will briefly discuss the new Kimochis Activity kits for Military families and how we can help raise money together, through bake sales, to send these kits to military families. Kimochis kits help children learn to express and manage their emotions in a supportive way. We will also be making a variety of seasonal cards for sick children at Stamford Hospital and sending our best wishes for the holidays. Please have your child bring in a new unused toy to the meeting for donation to David's Treasure Tree Toy Closet in the pediatric unit at Stamford Hospital. We know these words of encouragement from our Kids Care Club and an opportunity to choose a great new toy from the toy closet will help lift the children's spirits during difficult times. Please RSVP to rosiemcjordan@yahoo.com if your child is able to join us on the 18th.
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Referral period: December 9th-January 9th
If you have a child in grades 2-8 that you believe may be gifted, you may refer him/her for evaluation to be placed in Darien's gifted and talented program. This referral period will identify children for placement beginning in September of the 2016-2017 school year. Before referring your child, please take a few minutes to review the following information on typical traits of gifted children here.
E-mail your child's assistant principal to begin the process and refer to the program's website for further information: www.ideaprogram.wordpress.com. |
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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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Is honesty the best policy? The Search Institute's research shows that kids are more likely to grow up healthy when they make a habit of telling the truth. Talk to your child about what it means to be truthful. Praise them for choosing to be honest, even in difficult situations. Let your child witness you telling the truth, whether it's returning incorrect change, or honestly telling their age for 12 and under movie tickets!
A Community Fund initiative: Let's Get Talking - Thriving Youth.
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