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Kindergarten Orientation for incoming Kindergarteners is Thursday, April 7 and Friday, April 8.
There will be NO SCHOOL for current kindergarten students on those days.
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April is around the corner and we are gearing up for Earth Week at Holmes School. The Green Team has lots of fun activities planned for the week, starting with the return of the 2nd Annual Garbage Art Show.
Calling all Eco Artists to start creating! Up cycled masterpieces can be dropped off Thursday April 21st between 8:30 and 9 am. We will host a Gallery Opening Reception for students, families and faculty on Earth Day, Friday April 22nd from 8:30- 9am. Donuts and coffee will be served. If your child plans to submit a piece, please register their participation here by Friday, April 8th. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F44AEAF23A64-garbage
All art pieces will remain on display in the Common Room until Friday, April 29th. All students are encouraged to wear GREEN on Friday April 22nd and pack a waste-free lunch.
Your Green Team Co-Chairs-
Jennie Hageney & Susie Flaherty
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Darien After School wants to hear from YOU for Fall class planning. Please take this quick survey to tell us what you are looking for in before and after school programming at Holmes. Thank you!
Play indoors and out, paint your way to master, or run and jump on the playground, you will find many fun things to do after school this SPRING! Go to www.darienafterschool.com for class details and to register. Or for a printable flyer click here: Holmes After School
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Believe it or not, it's already time to start thinking about next year! The PTO is looking f orward to welcoming all willing helpers: working parents or stay-at-home parents, moms or dads, there is an opportunity for you to be involved and we want to hear from you!
- Treasurer (2 people needed)
- Fundraising (2 people needed)
- Environmental Committee (2 chair people needed)
- Literary Magazine (1-2 chair people needed)
- PTO Special Education Representative (1-2 people needed)
If you are interested in volunteering for any other committees or want to be a room parent for the 2016-17 school year, please fill out this quick form: http://holmespto.com/volunteer-opportunity-form/
Detailed job descriptions about the various PTO volunteer opportunities can be found here:
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It's easy during a difficult conversation with your child to focus on how frustrated you feel as a parent. During January's "Got Resilience?" forum, Tracey Masella reminded us to step outside of ourselves and consider, "How is my child feeling?" When we can trace back our son or daughter's angst or argumentativeness to core needs for acceptance or autonomy, or an underlying fear or anxiety, we can engage in hard conversations with perspective. Talk early, talk often, The Community Fund of Darien/Thriving Youth/CDSP
A Community Fund initiative: Let's Get Talking - Thriving Youth.
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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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Thank you for your submitting your Box Tops! Through your great efforts, we have raised over $1,300 for Holmes School this year.
Please keep clipping! We will collect once more in early June and those Box Tops will count toward next year's goal.
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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
Robert Evans, Ed.D.:"Helping Kids Manage and Prevent Stress" - A free community event at the Darien Library
Across the country, but especially in high-achieving communities, children of all ages are showing more and more signs of stress. How can parents strike a good balance between preparing kids for a highly competitive world, yet protect them from damaging pressure? Dr. Robert Evans, psychologist and author, sponsored by the Greens Farms Academy Parents Association, will offer concrete suggestions.
Date: Tuesday, April 19 (NOTE: just after spring break - perfectly timed to help parents prepare for the stresses of May/June!)
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Darien Library
For more information and to reserve your seat, please visit www.gfacademy.org/robevans (free event, all welcome, but space is limited)
Darien Depot 4th and 5th Grade Parent Open House
The Darien Depot will hold a PARENT OPEN HOUSE on Thursday, April 7th, 2016, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, for 4th and 5th grade parents. The Darien Depot, 25 Heights Road, Darien
Please join us for an informal, informative evening at the Darien Depot. Enjoy light refreshments while members of the Board of Directors and Student Governing Board can tell you about how your 4th or 5th Grader can get to know the Depot where we feature:
-4th and 5th Grade Parties
-Periodic 7th and 8th Grade Movie Nights-Cops and Kids Adventure and Citizen Police Academy for Middle School Students
NOROTON YACHT CLUB SUMMER JR SAILING PROGRAM - OPEN TO ALL!
Noroton Yacht Club is accepting non-members to its junior sailing program this summer, 2016. NYC offers classes appropriate for both young beginners and advanced teen racers (and everything in-between). Boat types are: Optis, Pixels, c420s, Lasers (4.7 rig, radial rig & full rig), BIC O'pens and Big Boats. 8-17 year olds are eligible. Beginner and intermediate programs are 4 & 8 weeks; advanced and racing programs are 8 weeks only. Program highlights: experienced instructors; superior beginning sailor instruction; racing team; exceptional racing coaching; fun classes and big boats. Please email Connor Brady at sailingdirector@norotonyc.org or view website at www.norotonyc.org.
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Drop It & Drive Poster ContestDrop It & Drive In Darien invites all Darien elementary school students to design a poster that promotes safer driving in our Darien community. The theme of the contest is "Let's Make Darien A Safer Community. On the Road = Off The Phone." Winners for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be selected from each of two categories: grades K-2 and grades 3-5. First place winners will receive $75 cash; 2nd place $50; 3rd place $25. Winning entries will be displayed at the Darien Library. Contest runs now through Monday, April 11th. Go to www.dropitct.org for submission guidelines or email Whitney Ball at dropitanddrive@outlook.com with questions.
Summer Camps and Classes for all ages in dance, visual arts, music, theatre, and martial arts.
Registration is open for all summer camps & classes. New: Performance Kids, theatre camp for ages 3-5, Ninja Kids, martial arts camp for ages 4-8,Camp DAC Comedy Show! variety show/comedy camp for gr. 5-8, Staycation Art Workshop, multi-media visual arts for ages 7-12, & Student Directed Musical Revue for high school students. Also available: Let's Put on a Show! Art, Dance & Theatre Camp for gr. 1-4, Dance Intensive for gr. 2-5, Martial Arts for ages 4-12, Music Composition for gr. 2-7, private music instruction, Choreography , & Ballet Intensive/Pointe by permission. Register at darienarts.org or call (203) 655-8683. The DAC is located at 2
Renshaw Rd., behind Town Hall.
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DARIEN ARTS CENTER - Pic Darien: Smart Phone Photo Contest
Open to All, accepting entries through April 4. This contest is open to ALL: there is no age limit, and contestants do not need to be a Darien resident to enter. Submit smart phone photos online at darienarts.org until 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, Photobomb/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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Darien Boy Scouts Accepting Donations for May 1st Annual Tag Sale!
While you are doing your Spring cleaning, please consider donating your items to the Boy Scouts. We eagerly seek: Antiques, collectibles, jewelry, instruments, furniture, strollers, baby items, lawnmowers, tools, snow blowers, electronics, stereo equipment, turntables, speakers, computers (Pentium IIIs & newer), flat screen TVs, cell phones, CDs, DVDs, records, sporting goods, housewares, lamps and linens, rugs, dishes & decorative items, paintings, pictures, books, games and toys, bikes, trikes & scooters, holiday items, and knick knacks. All donations are tax deductible and greatly appreciated.
Drop off donations at the Scout Cabin at 140 West Avenue: April 13-16 & 20-23 from 9am-1pm & April 14, 15, 21 & 22 from 6-8 pm. Local pick-ups available for items too large for your car on April 9 & 23 from 9am-1pm. Go to www.darienscouts.org or call 203-656-1830 ext 3 for more info or to schedule a pick-up.
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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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