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Don't forget to order a copy of the Holmes School Literary Magazine. Check with your child to see if they submitted a poem, short story or drawing. This year we've had more student participation than ever so don't miss out on the opportunity to have this copy of their published work! Forms are due by Tuesday, May 31st.
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The final Box Tops collection for this school year is approaching. Please drop off any remaining Box Tops you have with your classroom teacher by June 2nd. Anything we collect will give us a head start on reaching next year's fundraising goals. Thank you for supporting Holmes School!
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We here at the Darien Library are so excited for summer reading to kick off, and we're very much looking forward to seeing Holmes students reading this summer! To help them find great choices, we have a few book lists to share -
Summer reading registration opens Monday, June 6, and we hope to see students from all across Darien in the Library this summer choosing books to enjoy.
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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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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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Did you know: In the United States, eating disorders are becoming more prevalent and are affecting younger and younger children?
According to the National Eating Disorders Association, 80% of 10-year olds are afraid of being fat. As a parent, you can help your children develop a positive body image. Practical steps include: Avoid criticizing yourself or others' weight in front of your kids. Be mindful of how you are talking about food (example: "I can't eat potatoes because they are carbs, etc.) Instead focus on healthy eating and exercise without reference to weight. Let your kids know that weight gain and changes are a natural part of the growing process. And finally, talk to your children about what they see on social media and TV, less than 5% of the population fits into the ideal body type portrayed by the media.
Talk early, talk often... The Community Fund of Darien/Thriving Youth/CDSP
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25 Field Day
Gr K-1 9:30-11AM
Gr 4-5 12:55-2:55PM
26 Field Day Gr 2-3 12:55-2:55PM27 Field Day Rain Date
Gr. 4-5 9:30-11AM
Gr. 2-3 1-3PM 30 No School - Memorial Day
31 Field Day Rain Date
Gr. K-1 9:30-11AM
June
1 Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast,
9am, Common Room
13 Gr. 5 Picnic
15 Fifth Grade Moving Up
Ceremony, 9:30AM, CR
16 School ends for students
Early dismissal at 1:25PM
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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
ELP Kindergarten Readiness Summer Class has OPENINGS!
Summertime fun with a focus on Kindergarten Readiness! A Regular Education Teacher and a Special Education teacher will be teaching an integrated class of typically developing students and students with special needs. Each class is modeled after a typical kindergarten classroom with approximately twenty students per classroom. The goal of the readiness program will be to develop independence and familiarity with the Kindergarten school day. The course will promote academic readiness skills such as letter and number recognition and counting, while encouraging students to work independently, in small groups, and large groups on various pre-academic activities.
(Children who are age eligible for Kindergarten in the 2016-2017 school year and WILL NOT turn six years of age before January of 2017 are eligible.) Tokeneke Elementary School Dates: 7/5/16 to 8/11/16
Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM to 11:45 AM
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SUMMER STEM CAMP OFFERED AT THE DARIEN BOY SCOUT CABIN JUNE 20-24
The Connecticut Yankee Council and Darien Boy Scouts are offering a unique week-long summer STEM camp for boys and girls entering 1st - 6th grades. Children will participate in over 40 hands-on 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 knowledgeable, trained staff.
On the last day of camp, campers will have a family science fair to showcase their work.
The camp runs from 9am-3pm June 20-24. Cost is $350 per camper for instruction, materials, t-shirt & water bottle, with a $25 Early Bird discount offered by May 15th and sibling discounts available as well. Register online by visiting http://stemdaycamps.org/camp/15/connecticut-yankee and start your child's summer off with a BLAST! For more information contact Susie Flaherty at flahtsus622@yahoo.com
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Summer is right around the corner! Register Now for Summer Camps & Classes for all ages in dance, visual arts, music, theatre, & martial arts.
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, 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 EMS Post 53 brings you the Memorial Day Food Fair at Tilley Pond Park following the parade!
Come enjoy food, entertainment, games and variety booths. The Fair is great fun for all, family and friends.
Extra surprises in the silent auction, bags and buckets, kids games, art corner and more.
Entry is $5. The Fair opens after the Memorial Day parade until 2PM. Tickets will be on sale around town - buy early or at the gates.
The Memorial Day Food Fair is a major fundraiser for Post 53 which provides 24 hour emergency medical service for the town of Darien,
CPR training and stand by EMS coverage for sports and events.
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Learn to Sail this Summer with DJST!
Darien Junior Sailing Team teaches students ages 8-14 how to sail using our own fleet of Optimist sailboats. Limited space is still available in our Level 1/2 sailing lessons as well as older beginners in the afternoons. Three individual sessions will run throughout June 20th to August 12th and take place at Weed Beach. For more information on available programs and session dates, refer to our website www.darienjuniorsailing.comor email dariensailing@gmail.com. *** DARIEN YMCA HOSTS FITNESS CHALLENGE FUNDRAISER FOR KIDS & ADULTS Registration is on now for The 2nd Annual Y Games: Team Charity Challenge, a fitness fundraiser to benefit the Darien Y's Financial Assistance Program to be held on Sunday, June 12th from 8am to 12pm. All community members are invited to form a 4-person team for this fun fitness challenge. Details can be found on the YMCA website.www.darien-ymca.org.
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Darien Parks & Recreation Summer Camps & Programs
Registration is currently underway for Parks & Recreation summer camps and programs. From soccer camps to beach yoga and STEM camps to music lessons, we have a bit of everything for everyone! Please visit www.darienct.gov/parkrec for more information or contact us at 203-656-7325 or parkrec@darienct.gov for more information.
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Darien Nature Center Down on the Farm Event
The Darien Nature Center is gearing up for its annual Down on the Farm event, a beloved community event that brings good old-fashioned fun for the entire family to Darien. This year's event will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2016 from 10:00 am to 2:00pm on the grounds of the Darien Nature Center. The rain date is Sunday, May 29 th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Early entrance for families with special needs children will be at 9:30a.m. Whole Foods Market, Darien will be serving a barbecue of hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, chips, drinks and fresh fruit. There will also be an ice cream truck, sure to help beat the heat for adults and children alike. Live music by Dre Towey, pony rides, a petting zoo, "travel to the treetops", games, facepainting and more are sure to make the day a fun-filled time! The drawing of the winners of the Darien Nature Center 2016 Raffle, featuring an array of great prizes, will take place at 1:00 pm on May 28, 2016. The admission fee for the event is $10.00 per child and $5.00 per adult. Food, raffle tickets and other merchandise are an additional cost. Tickets are available at the entrance to the event at the Darien Nature Center on the day of the event. For further information contact Elizabeth Hearle at the Darien Nature Center at 203-655- 7459.
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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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