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If you choose to purchase school supplies through the PTO program please follow the ordering instructions. The website is www.SuppliestoPlease.com, click on "parents login" and enter username: Holmes/password: hs2016 (case sensitive). Prices and supply lists can be found on the site. All students are required to have a homework folder. Students in grades 3-5 are required to have an assignment book. These can be purchased as part of the supply pack or separately. You can find a list of next year's school supplies here. You can also order by mailing in the order form.
Scholarships are available through Paula Bleakley but must be submitted by 5/27. Questions?
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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 here 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.
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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Is your Kindergartner interested in Cub Scouts?
Cub Scouts is open to all boys in grades 1 -5. Come learn all about it on Tuesday, May 10th. Our 3rd grade Cub Scouts will be hosting a carnival for your boys interested in Cub Scouts. Common Room 3:30-4:15pm.
All boys must be accompanied by an adult.
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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. Holmes before and after school registration ends Friday! Starting Saturday late fees apply. 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.
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
7-8 K Orientation - No School for K
11-15 No School - Spring Recess
21 Earth Balloon All Grades, Gym
22 Earth Day Gallery Reception
8:30am
25 Gr K-1 Theatreworks Perf.
May
17 Spring Concert 7PM DHS
19 Darien Library Visit
25 Field Day - Grade & Time TBD
26 Field Day - Grade & Time TBD
30 No School - Memorial Day
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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
Darien Nature Center Spring Programs
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DAC STAGE presents 'YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN', musical for all ages
The Darien Arts Center's community theatre group, DAC Stage, presents this award-winning and family-friendly musical for all ages, opening on April 22 and running weekends through May 7 at the DAC Weatherstone Studio. The delightful show is a collection of short scenes and songs based on the 'Peanuts' comic strip, originally created by Charles M. Schulz in 1967. Eight performances: April 22, 23, 29, 30 and May 6 & 7 at 8 p.m. and April 24 & May 1 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students. Get tickets at darienarts.org. For more information, call (203) 655-8683 or visit the website at darienarts.org. The DAC is located at 2 Renshaw Rd., behind Town Hall.
Darien Parks & Recreation April Vacation Camp
Looking for something FUN to do over April vacation break? The Parks & Recreation Department will be offering a Future Stars Basketball and Blue Wave Kickers Soccer camp from
Monday, April 11th - Friday, April 15th. This basketball and soccer camp is for children in grades K - 6 and will meet at the Town Hall gymnasium and fields. For camp information, click here.
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Darien Junior Cheerleading Registration is Open!
Registration for the Darien Junior Cheerleading League is open for all new and returning cheerleaders. Darien girls entering grades 2 through 8 in Fall 2016 can register for the Fall Season by visiting
www.DJFL.org. Registration will close on May 13, 2016. There will not be a late registration date as uniform sizing and ordering needs to be completed. Darien Junior Cheerleading is an exciting program offering an opportunity for girls to learn the skills of cheerleading while focusing on teamwork and spirit. Darien Junior Cheerleaders cheer weekly for our Darien Junior Football players and have participated on occasion at DHS Varsity football games. For more information about the program, key date and contacts, visit the CHEERLEADING tab at www.djfl.org website. GO DARIEN!
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DARIEN ARTS CENTER - DARIEN'S GOT TALENT returns!
Register for auditions on April 11. The DAC's popular talent contest returns on June 25. The fundraising event features prizes for adults & children, and accomplished entertainment industry professionals as judges for the auditions & finals. Contestants ages 10 & over, can enter alone or as part of a group, to sing, dance, play an instrument or perform just about any other talent in the competition. Acapella groups, garage bands & dance ensembles welcome. Registration for auditions opens on April 11 at darienarts.org and remains open until May 9. Auditions will be held on May 21 & 22 at the DAC Weatherstone Studio. For more information about auditions and eligibility, or sponsorship of Darien's Got Talent, call (203) 655-8683 or visit the website at darienarts.org. The DAC is located at 2 Renshaw Rd., behind Town Hall.
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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)
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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
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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.
Curtain Call's performance classes for kids, teens and adults begin April 18th: acting for stage, TV and film, comedy, musical theatre AND MORE! PLUS - full-day summer vacation programs for ages 6 thru 16. The Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, Stamford. Visit http://curtaincallinc.com/workshops.asp or call 203-329-8207 x16.
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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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