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Our wonderful Garbage Art Show was a great way to celebrate Earth Day! Holmes students displayed creativity and resourcefulness by using an array of recyclable materials including plastic bottles, lids, metal cans and scrap paper (to name a few) to create amazing art. We've included pictures of some of the work displayed. See if you can figure out what materials were used for each. (Slideshow may take a few seconds to load).
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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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It's not too early to get ready for middle school. Great gear is available for your incoming 6th grader to wear all summer.
Fill out the form http://middlesexpa.org/spiritwear/ and email your request to: Anne Chiapetta. Limited availability in some sizes. |
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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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As a parent, you play a critical role in starting the conversation with your child about mental health and wellness. If you notice your child feeling hopeless, overly worried or losing interest in things they used to enjoy- talk with them about what you're observing. Listen without judgment and ask what you can do to help. Please join us for a free screening of "No Letting Go" on Tuesday, May 3rd at 6:30 pm at the Darien Library. After the film there will be a Q&A with writer/producer Randi Silverman. The film is based on Silverman's own experience coping with her son's mental health disorder. The film is appropriate for middle and high school students
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
2016 Hindley Happening!
Hindley Happening will be held Saturday May 7, 2016 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Hindley Elementary School, rain or shine. This popular event features exciting amusement rides and games, Hindley sponsored activity booths such as face painting, sand art and donut decorating plus a games and prizes area and much more! Be sure to visit our silent auction to bid on many services and items and satisfy your sweet tooth at our bake sale. A new food court with food trucks serving hamburgers and hotdogs and gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches will be provided. Pizza will also be available. Looking for a treat - visit the new soft serve ice cream booth provided by World's Best Sundae! Capture a Hindley Happening moment in the photo booth too. Hindley Elementary is sensitive to children who may require special accommodations while attending PTO sponsored events. As such, we will be opening the rides at 9:00 am for families with children with special needs. Questions? Contact the Hindley happening Co-Chairs Deb Medwar at dmedwar@optonline.net or Cynthia Clough at cynthiaclough4@aol.com.
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Balloons for Campers Day is on Saturday, May 21st!
By supporting the Opus for Person-to Person Balloons for Campers Day, you will provide much-needed support and endless opportunities for a child this summer! Donations can be made online at opus4p2p.org/balloonday. As a thank you for your generosity, a red balloon will be tied to your mailbox on Saturday, May 21st. We appreciate your support and thank you for your kindness! Donations will be accepted after May 21st. To receive a red balloon, all donations must be submitted by Monday, May 16th at 5:00 PM.
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SUMMER STEM CAMP OFFERED JUNE 20-24 AT THE DARIEN BOY SCOUT CABIN Start your child's summer off with a BLAST of experiments in Chemistry, Gravity, Circuitry, Robotics and Forensics developed by the CT Yankee Council in conjunction with scientists from the Oakridge National Research Laboratory, and taught by our knowledgable, trained staff! For Boys & Girls entering 1st-6th grade. Darien Scouts will be on hand to assist with the program as well, which will end with a science fair to showcase the campers' work. June 20-24 from 9am-3pm, $350 covers instruction, materials, t-shirt & water bottle. $25 Early Bird discount by May 15th, and sibling discount offered. Register online by visiting
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Darien Little League will hold the 8th annual military care package drive "Operation DLL Cares" on May 21st and 22nd at McGuane field.
Please help support our troops all over the world by bringing care package items,
Saturday May 21st (11:00am - 6:00pm)
Sunday May 22nd (11:00am - 6:00pm)
- Early drop off can be arranged
- Letters to servicemen/women are encouraged
- If you have a soldier's address, we will send them packages
For a list of suggested care package items and more information go to the Darien Little League website at www.dybs.org. Monetary donations are welcome for shipping costs. Donate online at www.dybs.org or make checks payable to Darien Little League, with "Operation DLL Cares" in the memo and mail to Jen Laird, 37 Red Rose Circle, Darien, CT, 06820. Email Jen Laird at jenlaird01@aol.com with any questions, to arrange an early drop off, or if you have the address of a serviceman/woman.
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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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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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