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presented by Parent Awareness & Holmes School PTO
Back by popular Demand: The Holmes PTO is excited to sponsor the YWCA of Darien/Norwalk's Parent Awareness presentation "What Every Girl Wants To Know" with Diane Frankel-Gramelis, MS, CCE - Monday, March 7th from 7:00-8:30pm at Holmes School. Frankel-Gramelis, a Health and Wellness Coach & Adjunct Professor at Southern Connecticut State University, will lead a discussion for mothers & daughters on the physical and emotional changes surrounding puberty. This workshop is appropriate for girls aged 9-12. To register, please go to Parent Awareness Events or contact the YWCA at 203-655-2535. For more info click here.
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The Board of Finance will hold a Public Hearing regarding the approved school budget this Tuesday, March 8 at 7 p.m. in Town Hall. The budget contains funding for an exciting 1:1 technology initiative, as well as various capital projects that are crucial to safety in our schools. Please attend the meeting to show your support of the school budget!
May 9th (8:00 p.m., Town Hall): RTM approval - public comment available if cuts are proposed.
The Superintendent's Proposed Budget can be accessed here.
Please contact your CDSP reps or PTO chairs with any questions or comments.
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Come learn about the adaptations, behaviors and habitats of reptiles and amphibians. New Canaan Nature Center naturalists will bring live animals such as turtles, frogs, snakes and toads to the school so that the children can compare and contrast these amazing creatures.
Who: Grades K-5. Kindergarteners MUST attend with parent or caregiver
When: Thursday, March 10th 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
Please register online at:
Deadline for registration is Wednesday, March 9th. SPACE IS LIMITED.
Adult chaperones are needed. Children of chaperones attend for free. Please email to volunteer.
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"People grow where they're accepted." - Bob Goff
Love the child you have. Not the child you think they should be. They are a work in progress. Instead of focusing on what's going wrong, take your child out for hot chocolate and talk about "what's going right." Tell them how proud you are of their hard work and accomplishments.
A Community Fund initiative: Let's Get Talking - Thriving Youth.
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March 3 International Cultures Event 7 PTO Meeting, 7-8:30pm, CR 8 Board of Finance Budget Public Hearing, 7:30pm,Town Hall Auditorium 9-11 Early Dismissal for Conferences 16 Holmes Literacy Submissions
Due 25 No School (Good Friday) 28 No School (Staff Development)
April
11-15 No School - Spring Recess
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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
DARIEN GIRL SCOUT TOY DRIVE IN MARCH
During the month of March, Darien Girl Scouts will be leading their Annual Toy Drive to stock the Toy Closets at the Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital. T he Toy Closets help insure that pediatric patients come away from their hospitalization with a pleasant memory. In addition, the toys serve as gifts for special occasions such as birthdays and holiday celebrations for hospitalized children. Donation boxes are now out at each of the Darien elementary schools and toys will be accepted until March 31. Toys and games should be NEW and UNWRAPPED please. Gently used toys and plush stuffed animals cannot be accepted due to infection control policies. Questions? Please contact Ginger Morgan at vrmorgan@aol.com.
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CALLING ALL SPELLERS!! JOIN THE FUN AND SUPPORT THE DEPOT COMMUNITY SPELLING BEE SPONSORED BY CARNEGIE POLLAK TEST PREP!!
We are thrilled to have Dr. Boccanfuso and Marc Power from Middlesex Middle School emcee the event again this year! The Spelling Bee is organized into three member teams. Teams compete in rounds, with the winners of each round participating in the Championship Round. Come and cheer on your favorite team! Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 3:00 pm at Darien Town Hall Auditorium. $150 per team. For additional information contact janice@dariendepot.com or visit The Depot's website www.dariendepot.com.
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AMERICAN GIRL TEA PARTY The Darien High School Orchestra will host its fourth annual American Girl Tea Party from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, at the Darien Community Association at 274 Middlesex Rd, Darien. Open to children in Kindergarten through 5th grade, the tea party will include food, crafts and entertainment by Orchestra members. Tickets are $10 per person and may be purchased through the DHS Orchestra. Reservations are required as seating is limited. All proceeds will benefit the Orchestra's performance activities, including the group's upcoming performance tour to Orlando in April 2016. For reservations or more information, please contact Jane Minnis at 203-655-3981, ext. 2287 or e-mail DarienOrchestra@aol.com.
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JEDLIE THE CLOWN & ANNUAL COMMUNITY ARTS FESTIVAL - SATURDAY, MARCH 12TH
Starting at noon in the Town Hall Auditorium, the Youth Commission is hosting the community favorite - JEDLIE THE CLOWN! His performance appeals to folks of ALL ages, young and old and in between. The cost is $4.00 per person. Immediately following, the Community Arts Festival will take place in the Town Hall Gymnasium from 1:00 - 3:00pm. The afternoon of hands-on-arts for the kids includes professional face painters, caricaturists, projects, performances, presentations and take-aways. This activity is free, and is made possible through the generosity of participating organizations and agencies. For additional information, www.darienct.gov/yc .
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'The Day the Crayons Came to Holly Pond' - A Book Fair at the Darien YMCA
The Holly Pond School will be holding its annual book fair in the main lobby of the Darien YMCA from
Tuesday, March 15th through Saturday, March 19th. Books from all different genres will be available with a focus on books for pre-school and early readers. Please contact Caroline Comfort at carolinecomfort15@gmail.com or Lindsay Rogers at ledougherty@gmail.com. Hours will be as follows: Tuesday, March 15th (12pm-6pm) Wednesday, March 16th (9am-6pm) Thursday, March 17th (9am-7:30pm) Friday, March 18th (9am-6pm) Saturday, March 19th (9am-12pm)
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DARIEN ARTS CENTER - PicDarien: Smartphone Photo Contest Fundraiser Open to All Ages Submit smartphone photos online at darienarts.org between Mar.14 and April 4. Enter either as a student age 15 & under or as an adult age 16 & over, in 1 of 7 themed prize categories: My Darien, Family and Friends, Landscapes/Nature, Travel, Pets, Abstract, Selfie. 1st place & Honorable Mention cash prizes will be awarded to adults & children in all categories. Slideshow of entries will be shown at Award and Reveal Reception at DAC on April 8 and at Darien's Got Talent on June 25. Find out more at darienarts.org or call (203) 655-8683. The DAC is located at 2
Renshaw Rd., behind Town Hall.
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Attention Darien first graders and kindergarteners! Darien Little League Jamboree!
For the first time this year, Darien Little League will be partnering with professional coaches to introduce the love of baseball to your children. On Saturday, April 23rd, DLL will be hosting an opening season jamboree run by experienced baseball coaches filled with exciting games, new skills and lots of friends! Come meet your coaches, teammates and become a part of Darien baseball! Don't miss out on the fun and register today for Darien Little League! www.dybs.org. Registration is only open until March 15th!
Waking up to a cold house in the middle of winter can be very scary. If you or someone you know is having a hard time staying warm. Call Darien Human Services, 203-656-7328, for information on Energy Assistance programs. We care about our neighbors: The Community Fund of Darien and the Darien Dept. of Human Services
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Volunteer Opportunities Available for Parents of Incoming Sixth Graders
The nominating process for the Middlesex Parent Association 2016-2017 school year has begun. We are always looking for new volunteers to join the MPA Slate, especially parents with new students to MMS. The job descriptions are on the MPA website. Please contact nominating chairs Dawn Edgar at dawnedgar@mac.com, Elizabeth Fitzpatrick at ebfitzpatrick24@gmail.com, or Liane Zielinski at lcarita@optonline.net and let us know if you would like to volunteer for the MPA. We can help you decide what job best suits your interests and schedule.
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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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