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On Wednesday, May 18 and Thursday, May 19 the Darien Children's Library will be visiting every classroom at Holmes to share information about the Library's Summer Reading program. This year's theme is "Darien Olympians!" The librarians will also share specially crafted Summer Reading Booklists and present a variety of books to the students.
Registration for the Summer Reading Program opens Monday, June 6. If children register between June 6 and June 16, they will be entered into a raffle for a BB-8™ Robot. The Library will draw a winner on Friday, June 17 at 5:30 p.m.
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Holmes School PTO and YWCA of Darien/Norwalk's Parent Awareness present Michelle Albright, Phd for a presentation entitled "Typical, Tolerable and Terrible: What's Really Cause for Concern Among our Children" on Thursday, May 19 from 7:00-8:30 at Holmes School.
Tweens and teens are notorious for acting without thinking, and in fact their brains aren't fully wired to connect choices and consequences. Join us for an interactive presentation where Michelle Albright, a licensed clinical psychologist, will share strategies on
- How adolescent brains work (and how they don't)
- How to foster resilience and responsibility among our children
- What should (and shouldn't) be considered "typical" adolescent behavior
- Establishing effective family rules and routines
- Enhancing parent-child communication and relationships
- Nurturing children's self-awareness, social awareness and decision making skills.
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Please help the Holmes School Cub Scouts recycle household batteries. There will be a collection box by the front entrance to the school starting Monday, May 16th through Friday, May 27th. Thank you for your help in protecting our environment!
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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. |
"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside of you."
-Maya Angelou
An ability to communicate and express feelings is a strong predictor of mental health and healthy relationships. As a parent you play an important role in helping your child express what they are feeling in constructive ways. Your own ability to share your joys and struggles can set a powerful example. This week instead of just asking your child how their day was, offer something about your day as well. Maybe something you felt good about or were grateful for or better yet something that didn't go so well and how you handled it.
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
Trails Discovery Day
Join the Darien Land Trust for Trails Discovery Day on Sunday, June 5, from 11 - 3, a day filled with scavenger hunts, hands on animal exhibits, fishing, tad pole catching and more at Dunlap Woods on Parkland Drive. For more information go to www.darienlandtrust.org.
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DARIEN ARTS CENTER - Deadline to register for DARIEN'S GOT TALENT auditions has been extended to May 14
Don't miss your chance to audition for Darien's Got Talent! Register at darienarts.org by May 14. 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, eligibility, or sponsorship, call (203) 655-8683 or visit the website at darienarts.org. The DAC is located at 2 Renshaw Rd., behind Town Hall. ***
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
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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.
Summer STEM Camp Offered June 20-24 at the Darien Boy Scout CabinStart 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. ***
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 through Friday 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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