We are so thrilled to be offering Let Me Run at Holmes School this Fall. Let Me Run is a before school running program for boys that combines fun life lessons while training for a 5K race. The boys meet twice a week for 7 weeks to participate in activities that improve self-esteem and self-confidence […]
SEPAC Presentation: The Myth of Normalcy: Empowering Students with Learning Differences – Sept. 10 On Tuesday, September 10, parents and students are invited to attend a presentation by a nationally acclaimed author, Jonathan Mooney. Hosted by Darien SEPAC and Darien Library, Mooney is the author of three books, the most recent, “Normal Sucks: How to Live, Learn, and […]
Summer greetings to Holmes families! Please note these important dates in August & September: Thursday, August 29 – First Full Day of School for Grades 1-5, Kindergarten students come with parents for a one-hour visit in their classroom (Last names A-M from 9:30-10:30; N-Z from 10:45-11:45) Friday, August 30 – First Full Day of Kindergarten Monday, September 2 – […]
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22! We are very excited to once again offer the Holmes community an opportunity to have their family photos taken this fall with our new photographer Kristin Wood. Kristin is a local photographer and will offer 15-minute sessions at Waveny Park and Weed Beach. We need […]
Darien After School has a fall full of FUN planned for Holmes students before and after school, classes starting September 23 thru December 20. Check out the schedule here: Fall After School Schedule For details, descriptions and to register, go to www.DarienAfterSchool.com General Registration Period runs NOON 8/29 thru 9/16 (late fee applied to orders received […]
As the school year comes to a close next week, the PTO wishes all Holmes families and students a happy and healthy summer! And, congratulations to our 5th graders moving on to middle school! We will miss you and wish you all the best.
School’s almost out…but reading is always ‘in’. Check out the reading lists from the Darien Library to keep your student enthralled all summer long. Lists include: Kindergarten-1, 2nd-3rd grade and 4th-5th grade.
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.
If you are interested in being a room parent for the 2019-2020 school year, please fill out this form. Once class lists are distributed at the beginning of the school year, we will begin the process of assigning (2) room parents to each class. If there are multiple people who would like to be a […]
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 […]
