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The PTO would like to thank Judi DelVecchio for bringing TheatreWorks' production of Skippy Jon Jones to our kindergarten and first graders. She even got to the school at 7:15 in the morning to help the cast and crew set up their stage!
In addition, the Earth Balloon was a huge hit with our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders and would not have been possible without the hard work of Katy Ingulli! Thank you as well to the parents who took time out of their day to help guide classes through the Earth Balloon.
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Building GRIT...For Students Who Tend to Quit Difficult Tasks Due to Frustration and/or Low Confidence with Todd T. Kellogg, LMFT, BCBA.
Thursday, April 28 at 7:15pm, Darien Library Community Room
Research shows that the brain changes over time when faced with challenges that require effort, making mistakes, and, ultimately, persistence. One fundamental characteristic to successful learning is Grit: stamina, passion, and a determination to continuously plug-away when experiencing difficulty. The problem that plagues many children, though, is that, instead of embracing difficulty, they shun the experience and associate challenging tasks with anxiety and stress. Others might just give up, thereby killing off the learning opportunity. It is possible to help our children learn by increasing their understanding and acceptance of Trial & Error, which is the process of how we learn a vast majority of skills over time. Todd Kellogg, LMFT, BCBA, a licensed marriage and family therapist and a board certified behavior analyst, will offer strategies for addressing these important issues. He has worked in the field of disabilities since 1994 and has established PositiveFamilyBehavior, a private practice with offices in Trumbull and Wilton. Co-sponsored by Darien Library and Darien SEPAC.
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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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Below are specific positions that need volunteers.
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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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April is Alcohol Awareness Month: Practice resistance skills now with your child when they are young so they can develop the confidence and experience to resist drugs and alcohol in their high school years. This week, practice ways to say, "no." Describe situations that may make your child uncomfortable - for example, being invited to ride a bike where you do not allow your child to go, or being offered medicine or another unfamiliar substance by another child. Talk about how it felt to say "no."
Talk early, talk often... The Community Fund of Darien/Thriving Youth/CDSP
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May
17 Spring Concert 7PM DHS
19 Darien Library Visit
25 Field Day - Gr K-1 9:30-11AM
Gr 4-5 12:55-2:55PM
26 Field Day - Gr 2-3 12:55-2:55PM
30 No School - Memorial Day
June
1 Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast,
9am, Common Room
16 School ends for students
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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 Soccer Registration for Fall 2016 Soccer will open May 1st:House (for players 2011, 2010 and 2009 Birth Years) and Club Excel (2008 Birth Years and older) will run from May 1st to June 1st. For players who would like to try out for our Travel program (2008 Birth Year and older) registration will run from May 1st to May 15th. See www.dariensoccer.org for information and to register online.
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SUMMER CAMP
The Pink Rhubarb is offering a farm to table summer program for children grades 1-2 & 3-4 at Fodor Farm in Norwalk. We have 5 weekly sessions
Monday throughFriday from 9:30-12:30, June 27 to July 25. Children will learn gardening, cooking skills, yoga and creativity with programs taught in groups of 10- 12. The program director is Darien resident, Jane Mossa, and our counselors are Darien high school students or graduates. Come find more information and register online.
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24th ANNUAL TILLEY POND MODEL BOAT REGATTA
The Darien Youth Commission invites you to the 24th Annual Tilley Pond Model Boat Regatta! Taking place on Saturday, April 30, this family event includes fun for everyone! Back by popular demand, we are happy to include the support and involvement of the Darien Sail & Power Squadron! This community event includes musical entertainment, face painting, a clown, balloons, hot dog cart and more! Registration is $3 per entry starting at noon. Non-racing judging is at 12:30; races start @ 1:00 p.m. Boat kits are available for sale for $10 each in the Youth Commission office during normal business hours. Boat kits will also be for sale the day of the event starting as early as 11:00 a.m. at Tilley Pond Park. For additional information please visit www.darienct.gov/yc or 203-656-7388.
still has some spaces in our weekly summer camp.
Summer is the time to explore, learn and grow. Our program encourages campers to build friendships and develop an appreciation for nature and science. Each week a different nature inspired theme reflects our commitment to the natural world around us. Activities include: nature hikes, games, stories, songs, water day, experiments and visits to our zoo room animals. Camp begins the week of June 20th and goes through the week of July 25th. Camp for ages 3-7 will run from 9 am - 1 pm every day.
For more information contact dariennaturecenter.org or tory@dariennaturecenter.org. Darien Nature Center,120 Brookside Rd, Darien. 203-655-7459.
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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 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:
Deadline to register for DARIEN'S GOT TALENT auditions is MAY 9
To audition for Darien's Got Talent, you must register at darienarts.org by May 9. Auditions will be held on May 21 & 22 at the DAC Weatherstone Studio. The DAC's popular talent contest will take place on June 25 in front of a live audience at DHS. The fundraising event features cash prizes for adults & children, & 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 are welcome.
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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Darien Boy Scouts Accepting Donations for May 1st Annual Tag Sale!
COME TO THE DARIEN BOY SCOUTS 44th ANNUAL GIANT TAG SALE THIS WEEKEND! Sun, May 1, 8:30am-4pm rain or shine at the Scout Cabin at 140 West Ave. So many items for sale including: Furniture: Tables, Chairs, Desks, Bookcases, Outdoor; Sporting Goods: Golf, Lacrosse, Tennis, Hockey, Boating, Sleds, Bikes; Toys: Dollhouses, Board Games, Action Figures; Tools: Lawn and Garden, Hand Tools, Grills; Baby Gear: Strollers, Cribs, Toys; Electronics; Art & Collectibles; Housewares; Holiday; Linens; Rugs; Luggage; Books and more! Larger items for sale on www.darienscouts.org. Come find a treasure and support your local Scouts! See you at the Tag Sale on May 1st!
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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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