The H Factor is back again! This year's event is scheduled for February 27 from 3-5 pm at Darien High School. Tryouts will be January 26 and 28 at 4 pm in the Common Room. This event is open to children in grades 3-5. We are encouraging group acts this year, and only one act per person. Grab a friend or two and start practicing!
Please see the attached application. All participants must complete an application. Applications are due Friday, January 15.
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It is that time of year! We are looking for submissions for the Holmes School Literary Magazine. *New for 2015-2016*
- Students will no longer write pieces at home in an effort to make the magazine more authentic and a reflection of the writing done in school.
- Students can pick a piece they created at school.
- Participation is voluntary.
- Students are limited to submitting one entry.
Student's work must be 300 words or less (can be an excerpt of a longer piece) and should be revised and edited to the best of the student's ability. All work must be submitted by Wednesday, March 16th. Magazines will be available for purchase in the late spring.
Thank You for your support!
Kim Paladino and Rachel Satter
Literary Magazine Coordinators
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Come join Holmes School at the Bridgeport Sound Tigers game on Saturday, January 23. It is "Darien Day" at the game - the choruses from all five elementary schools will be performing during the game! Tickets are $20 which close to a 50% discount off of the regular ticket price. A portion of the ticket price goes directly back to Holmes School. Simply complete the flyer (attached here) and return in your child's folder before Friday, January 15. Please contact Sara Parent (saradparent@gmail.com) with any questions.
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The International Cultures Committee invites every Holmes student in grades K - 5 to participate in an optional, at-home creative project that explores, in a personal way, the concept of culture.
Participating students will select a topic, from a predefined list, to write, draw, or collage about. Submitted pieces will be publically showcased at school and published in a Holmes School e-book. Participating students also will be recognized at a special Holmes School event on March 3rd.
Please encourage your child to participate, help guide them on this journey of self-discovery, and experience the pride they'll feel sharing their unique stories and traditions with the greater Holmes community!
The initiative commences January 11th. Submissions are due Tuesday, February 9th.
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Kindergarten registration will take place in Darien elementary schools in late January and early February 2016. In order to be eligible to attend kindergarten in 2016-2017, children must be five years of age on or before January 1, 2017.
Registration is scheduled for two days in each of the elementary schools, as follows:
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Ox Ridge
January 19 & 20
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Tokeneke
January 27 & 28
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Royle
January 21 & 22
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Holmes
January 29 & Feb 1
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Hindley
January 25 & 26
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In order to facilitate the registration process, parents should follow the schedule below:
DAY LAST NAMES TIME
1 A-G 9:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
H-M 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
2 N-S 9:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
T-Z 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
If it is not possible for you to register your child on the scheduled day or at the scheduled time, please call the school secretary at the appropriate number below, then press "0" for the main office, to schedule a different time.
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Hindley School - 655-1323
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Royle School - 655-0044
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Holmes School - 353-4371
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Tokeneke School - 655-9666
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Ox Ridge School - 655-2579
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Please bring the following completed forms with you at time of registration:
· Registration Form
· K Release Form
· Parent Input Form
· Directory Information Form
In addition, you must present the following at time of registration:
· Birth certificate and
· Proof of residency (picture ID such as driver's license or passport AND either a
recent utility bill or lease agreement)
Children need not be present at registration.
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Did you know that one in four people spend more time socializing online than in person? Research shows that young people who have empathy, sensitivity, and friendship skills are more likely to grow up healthy and avoid risky behaviors. Introduce your child to people of many different ages and provide opportunities for them to interact with people who are different from them. Be sensitive to your child's unique temperament when it comes to interpersonal competence. An introverted child may have competence in this area though he or she may have a small circle of friends
A Community Fund initiative: Let's Get Talking - Thriving Youth.
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