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 […]
If your current 5th grader is headed to Middlesex School in the fall, it is time to order school supplies! Our school supply program has been revamped to reduce your time in Staples. Ordering through the Middlesex Parent Association saves you time and money, while also being a fundraiser for our school community. To order supplies, […]
On May 10th, parents of Darien elementary students are invited to a workshop entitled “Summer Fun with Literacy and Mathematics”. Below are details from Darien Public Schools: Summer Fun with Literacy and Mathematics In this workshop parents will learn about a variety of resources, activities and ideas that will foster your child’s love, learning and confidence in literacy and mathematics over […]
Our 2nd graders learned how to make their very own pickles from fresh cucumbers with help from our Little Buds Garden volunteers. Check out the smiles of Ms. Shinella’s class as they show off their very own pickle jars! (Also, thanks to our parent volunteers for helping the class with the activity!)
Let’s take the time to thank our teachers for their great work on Tuesday, May 3rd! We are lucky to have such a dedicated teaching staff at Holmes School!
In time for Earth Day, 3rd graders had a chance to experience the “Earth Balloon”. It was a special experience (see slide show)! They had a chance to sit inside an inflated globe and learn more about our planet. They discussed geography as well as several environmental issues, including the problem of trash accumulating in our oceans […]
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 […]
It’s “Earth Week” at Holmes! The Green Team will host a Gallery Opening Reception for students, families and faculty for our 2nd Annual Garbage Art Show on Earth Day, Friday April 22nd from 8:30- 9am. Come see up cycled masterpieces created by our own student Eco Artists. All art pieces will remain on display in the Common Room until Friday, April […]
Little Buds is getting ready to welcome kids back into the garden after the long winter! We have some unique, hands on learning activities for each grade that will tie in with what they are learning about from their science teachers. Here’s what’s coming up over the next few weeks: Kindergarteners will be planting the […]
Friday, April 8 is the last day of general registration for before or after school programs at your school. Starting Saturday 4/9, you may register for open classes, however a $10 late fee will apply. Prorated class fees available after classes start, however a $10 administrative fee applies. Register at www.darienafterschool.com Any questions, please email info@darienafterschool.com. […]
