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"Allow your kids to fail - fast, early and inexpensively." - Vince Benevento
During our "Got Resilience" Panel this January, nearly every panelist encouraged parents in Darien to do one thing: "Allow your kids to fail." Nothing builds resilience and character in our children like the opportunity to persevere and overcome adversity. This week, as you respond to challenges in your child's life, ask yourself these questions, "Will this choice further help my child understand the connection between choice and consequence? Will this choice enable my child to develop perseverance and problem-solving skills?"
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 1 Gr 3 Music Share, CR 1 Gr 2 to Bridgeport Cabaret 5 Gr 5 Visit MMS Len Cabral
Author Visit 7-8 K Orientation - No School for K 11-15 No School - Spring Recess 21 Earth Balloon All Grades, Gym 25 Gr K-1 Theatreworks Perf.
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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
CELEBRATE WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY!
This fun and inclusive family celebration is aimed at raising awareness of Down syndrome and promoting greater appreciation of those living with it. Activities for all ages are free and include Bouncing Bears, music, arts and crafts, floor hockey, karate, basketball, Zumba and more. Sunday, March 20, from 2:00 to 4:00 at the New Canaan YMCA, 564 South Avenue, New Canaan. For questions and to register in advance, please contact Tricia Bresnahan, cooney_tricia@yahoo.com. www.21strong.org. Click here for more information.
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"IF IT'S MEAN...INTERVENE"
What exactly is bullying and how has the landscape changed with social media?
Instagram...Snapchat...Facebook are now for many kids, a mainstream means of expression and communication. But when does it cross the line and become bullying?
Join us at our next MPA meeting on Wednesday March 16th at 9:30 am, when we welcome Dr. Jo Ann Freiberg to discuss cyber-bullying and beyond. Dr. Freiberg is part of a statewide task force on bullying and works with the state Dept. of Education. "Bullying IS a 4-letter word!"
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DJCL INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Darien Junior Cheerleading League invites all Darien girls entering grades 2-8 in Fall 2016 to an informational meeting to be held Thursday March 17, 2016 at 7:00-8:00 pm at the Middlesex Middle School auditorium. Find out more about this exciting program and our fun season. All new and returning cheerleaders are encouraged to attend to learn about our requirements and key registration and season dates. Become part of the Darien cheerleading/football community! For more information please visit www.djfl.org under the CHEERLEADING tab. Go Darien!
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.
"Wild" Author Cheryl Strayed & the Darien Library
Ticket and tables are currently on sale for Darien Library's first-ever "Novel Tea" fundraiser featuring bestselling author Cheryl Strayed. The lunch will be held at Wee Burn Country Club on Wednesday, March 30 from 12-2pm, and each guest will receive a signed copy of Wild. Visit http://www.darienlibrary.org/noveltea for tickets, tables and more information.
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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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