This year’s Special Education Representative for the PTO is Alex Hall. The SE reps work with building staff to bring you community events. Please reach out to say hello or ask questions! Here is a reminder of the chain of communication within Special Education at Holmes:– Service Provider (varies by individual, if you don’t know, […]
As events unfold around the country, the Darien Public School District joins other organizations and individuals in the call to action to address and end systemic racism. We are amidst uncertainty on many fronts and the conversations we engage in with our children have never been more important. The Darien Public Schools District is sharing […]
MMS SCHOOL SUPPLIES – ORDER ONLINE NOW for next year until June 12th. A portion of the proceeds benefits MMS. Go to www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks and ENTER CODE: MID003. Any questions please email Courtney Haidinger at chaidinger@optonline.net.
All second graders and their parents are invited to attend the Darien String Program’s INTRODUCTION TO STRINGS on Wednesday, June 5 at 7pm at Middlesex Middle School Auditorium. This evening program will introduce the violin, viola and cello to interested incoming third graders. Parents will receive information on the in-school lesson program and string rental […]
Save the date: on Tuesday, March 12, there will be a Board of Finance Budget Public Hearing at 7:30 pm at the Town Hall Auditorium.
The Superintendent has proposed a budget for the 2019-20 school year, which includes adding an additional psychologist to each elementary school, and an additional guidance counselor to MMS. These hires would help to implement a robust social/emotional curriculum, and expand mental health services for all students. The budget also includes capital improvements, and continued rollout […]
In case you missed the emails, all Holmes School parents are invited to attend tonight’s PTO meeting (7pm) with Dr. Brenner, Superintendent of Darien Public Schools. Prior to this meeting, there will be a special parent presentation at 6:15pm about our district’s 1-to-1 Technology initiative in Grades 4 and 5. Please join us in the […]
DPS invites parents to attend a K-5 Math Parent Workshop on Wednesday, September 28, 7:00 to 8:30 pm at Tokeneke Elementary School in the Common Room. Nanci Smith, a member of ASCD’s Differentiated Instruction Cadre, will present on what it means to and the importance of differentiated instruction in mathematics. www.darienps.org
Three math workshops are being offered by the Darien School District for parents (as posted on www.darienps.org): PK-1 Math Parent Workshop September 15, 2016, 7pm to 8:30pm, Central Office, 35 Leroy Avenue, BOE Room Presenter: Deb Armitage, Math Consultant from Exemplars Please join in learning how you can support your child’s understanding of number sense. Leave […]
The Board of Finance will hold a Public Hearing regarding the approved school budget this Tuesday, March 8 at 7 p.m. in Town Hall. The budget contains funding for an exciting 1:1 technology initiative, as well as various capital projects that are crucial to safety in our schools. Please attend the meeting to show your support of […]
