The Darien School District is offering a parent workshop on handwriting on Thursday, October 29th. This event will be held at the Darien Board of Education (35 Leroy Ave), 10:00-11:30am. “In this interactive workshop, parents will learn the approach to handwriting that all K-2 grade students learn. This will include strategies to: improve pencil grip, […]
Let’s show some Holmes school spirit on Friday, October 23! Students can proudly wear their Holmes Spirit Wear or our school colors of Blue and White! For information about purchasing Holmes Spirit Wear (including our Holmes winter beanies), see the PTO’s Spirit Wear page under the Fundraising Tab.
It’s that time! The first Box Tops collection for this school year will be on Thursday, October 22nd. Last year, we raised $1,500 for Holmes School and with your help, we can raise even more! The class with the most Box Tops earns an EXTRA RECESS so remember to bring them to your teacher by […]
Lifetouch Picture Retake Day will take place on Wednesday, October 28 from 9:30-11:00am. Please notify your student’s classroom teacher to arrange a time for the retake. Students should bring the original picture (keep the classroom picture) back to school on the day of retakes.
Invitations have gone out! Time to dust off those cowboy boots and break out the plaid! Please join your fellow Holmes parents at the “Holmes Hoedown” on Friday, November 6 at Wee Burn Country Club for a night of great fun, food, drinks and a fabulous silent auction featuring the ever popular “Teacher Treats,” fantastic kids’ items, sports […]
The Holmes 2nd Walk a Thon was yet again another tremendous success last Friday. The Holmes staff, students and parents together made this fundraising event a true hit. Thank you to the over 85% of families who contributed with pledges and the 100% participation done by students & staff on Friday by walking. Once again, […]
It’s that time of year again! Mark your calendar for this year’s “Monster” themed Book Fair on October 7th, 8th and 9th from 8:30-4:00 at the Holmes school gym. Join us for family night on Thursday October 8th from 5:30-8:00 for pizza and more. Come browse an amazing selection of books for all ages and find out […]
On October 15, the award winning author David Adler will be visiting our students in grades K through 5! David has been writing fiction and non-fiction for young readers for over thirty years. He is the author of the Cam Jansen mysteries, the Danny’s Doodles series, non-fiction favorites and more. Instructions on how to order […]
This program, co-sponsored by DAEG and Darien elementary schools, encourages students to play math games at home with parents, siblings and friends daily for two weeks: October 5-18. These games will focus on developing logical thinking, spatial reasoning, critical problem solving, and even math fact skills! DreamBox and Investigations, beyond homework, can also be applied. […]
Kids Care Club will be collecting all your gently used books on Thursday night at the Family night 5:30-8 which will be donated to Domus Foundation. Please help to give the gift of reading to other children! We thank you for your support!
