The Hawk
Holmes Elementary School - Week Ending - 2/22/19
Leader in Me - Leadership Notebooks
COME PLAY (Chess) WITH US!
Free Friday Night Family Fun (Food for Sale)
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced pairings for games
Learn to play Chess, learn to track your current chess playing and free game reviews
6-9 PM on Friday, March 1
Family Friendly - Everyone Welcome (No student drop off)
Let us know you are coming here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AAFA822A31-come
Or just come on Friday
Questions - Please email holmeschessclubop@gmail.com
Those Who Excel Awards
Summer Math Program
Registration Dates
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION - (STUDENTS ENTERING KINDERGARTEN)
- March 7 - 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- March 14 - 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- March 28 - 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
- April 4 - 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
- April 17 - 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- April 30 - 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- May 6-27
2nd Grade Specials Showcase
Please complete this form to let us know of your child's attendance.
Yearbooks on Sale Now
Celebrate Holmes Staff
Families, have you noticed a Holmes teacher or staff member who deserves a compliment or a thank you? Has this person made a difference for your child? Please share the reason in a brief email to me (czelaya@op97.org) so that we may recognize and thank them!
IMPORTANT DATES/THINGS TO REMEMBER
- 2nd Grade Showcase - February 28
- Edge Classes Begin - March 4 - class openings available
- PTO International Taste of Holmes - Saturday, March 9 - 4:00-7:00
- IAR Testing Window - 3rd - 5th Grade - March 11-March 22
- Spring Break - March 25-29
- HAMBingo - May 21 - 7:00
Community Hawk Nest
1. Sign up for this year’s Taste of Holmes! Our annual celebration of culture and heritage will take place on Saturday, March 9th from 4:30-7:00 pm in the school's Multipurpose Room. There are many ways to get involved to help make this much-loved event a success. You can bring a dish for the tasting, set up a station to share an aspect of your culture or heritage, and/or volunteer your time with the behind-the-scenes preparations or help running the event. Volunteer shifts are generally for 30-45 minutes (e.g. for set up/prep). Please contact the PTO Community Engagement Committee Chairs with questions or suggestions: Nicole Sumida and Afshan Syed Norris (sumida.nicole@gmail.com and afshan.syed@gmail.com).
Please return a check to school made out to the Holmes PTO (put Direct Drive in memo line of your check)
Donate online at https://tinyurl.com/yat8h48l
ABOUT EDGE: Onsite and after school, kids get to extend their day with fellow Holmes Hawks while they play, craft, sing, code, dance, grow and learn. A volunteer-run program by the Holmes PTO, we strive to make EDGE enrichment opportunities diverse, accessible, affordable, convenient, and fun for Holmes families.
New Website: We heard you! We've been working hard behind the scenes and are piloting a brand new tech platform for easier sign-ups and payments! Please check out the website before registration opens - you can also view our procedures and policies, all posted on holmespto.jumbula.com
New Classes: We've kept old favorites, but added exciting new classes and clubs in various categories including cooking, Spanish, dance, STEAM, sports, and health and wellness. There are also special options for Fourth and Fifth graders. You do not want to miss these, so check them out! You can see the full list of offerings for each grade at holmespto.jumbula.com
The PTO and Holmes School Needs You!
Go to www.abcfairs.com...
Click (SHOP NOW).
Click on any category
Once you Checkout, make sure to enter Holmes School, and Oak Park as your school/city so that Holmes gets the credit
How Scrip Works
By paying for your purchases with gift cards, also known as scrip, you’ll earn money for Holmes on your everyday purchases (groceries, gas, dining out, home improvement projects, clothing, travel, and more). How? Every gift card has a rebate percentage on it, normally between 2% and 16%. That rebate goes directly to OUR SCHOOL.
Family Registration notes;
1) Log on to https://www.ShopWithScrip.com/
2) Click "Join a Program" Blue Button
3) Enter Holmes PTO Enrollment Code 6BL378C861333
4) Enter your form of Payment; check or direct deposit
5) Shop Away
You use the gift card (at its full value) on your everyday shopping.
5) Gift Card Delivery
E-Cards delivered directly to your email.
physical gift card orders will be placed the 1st Tuesday of each month and delivered to Holmes.
Questions?
Scrip customer service is incredible; call 1.800.727.4715
PTO Business and Notes
Dr. Christine Zelaya
Email: czelaya@op97.org
Website: http://www.op97.org/holmes/
Location: 508 N Kenilworth Ave, Oak Park, IL, United States
Phone: 708-524-3100
Facebook: facebook.com/christine.zelaya.96
Twitter: @ChristineZelaya
Contact your PTO
Email: pto@holmespto.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HolmesPTO/
Twitter: @HolmesPTO