Holmes Weekly Update
Welcome Edition 2019-2020 School Year
Welcome Back!
I honestly can't believe it is August 1st. Our amazing custodial staff (Rodney, Charlie, and Felix), fantastic office staff (Margaret and Lori), and your fearless leaders (Parisa and I) are busy finalizing all that goes into beginning a school year. Class lists are being finalized, hallways and classrooms are being cleaned and shined. All we need now is to have our team back so we can make a difference for each other and in the lives of our students.
Enjoy the last couple weeks of summer - I miss you all and can't wait to see you and hear about your summers.
Christine
Building Access
Parent Information
Classroom Snacks
We piloted this in 2-grade levels last year and it went well. If you have students who don't have access to fresh fruits or vegetables let me know. We had options available with extra fruits and vegetables left from the lunchroom. Once we receive parent permission, we can help provide snacks on an as-needed basis.
Here is the letter:
When your children come to Holmes School, our first priority is to keep them safe! Because of the number of students with food allergies in our school, we have put the following snack guidelines in place in all classrooms:
- Students will keep their zippered lunch boxes in our lunch bin outside of the classroom.
- Students may eat a snack of fresh fruit or fresh vegetables in the classroom mid-morning.
- Students will wash hands at the beginning of the day, after snack, and after lunch to help minimize traces of allergens in our classrooms.
- Students should not share food at any time.
No other foods will be permitted in the classroom.
We realize this is different from past years. We are very grateful to you and your students for understanding the need for these precautions. Our teachers and entire Holmes staff appreciate your help in keeping our children safe!
Important Upcoming Dates
8/21 - Building Access
8/26 - Institute Day - Extended Day, Dinner and Supply drop off
8/26 - Supply Drop-off 5:30-6:30
8/27 - Institute Day
8/28 - 1st Day of School
9/3 - Curriculum Night
Summer Beautification Projects
It looks amazing. Thank you for your work on this project!
Institute Day Schedule
Below, please find a tentative schedule for institute days. Our agenda will be finalized over the next couple of weeks. I'll share details at a later time.
8/26
8:00-11:30 - Team building and work sessions
11:30-12:00 - Lunch
12:00-4:00 - Team building and work sessions
4:30-5:30 - Dinner
5:30-6:30 - Supply Drop off
8/27
8:00-11:30 - Team building and work sessions
11:30-12:00 - Lunch
12:00-2:00 - Team building and work sessions
Please Join me in Welcoming...
Dana Brown - Travel Music
Sonali Bagri - .5 SPED Resource
Mandy Voigts - 4th Grade
Staff Roles 2019/2020
Thanks to the following staff members for representing your colleagues' voices on the following Leadership Teams:
Building Leadership Team (BLT)
Megan Rigali - Kindergarten
Faith Harris - 1st Grade
Elizabeth Vietzen - 2nd Grade
Aniela Peronto - 3rd Grade
Sarah Williams - 4th Grade
Melissa Manuel - 5th Grade
Kim Jones - Specials
Mandy Von Bokern - Special Education
Marianne Rehfield - Instructional Coach
Lisa Hanna - MTSS
PBIS Tier 1 Team
Mike Dolan
Grace Fourman
PBIS Tier 2 Team
Michelle Anderson
Lauren Kleespies
Professional Learning Committee
Brent Lopez
Diversity Council
Beth Lacey
MTSS Leader
Lisa Hanna
2019/2020 book club
October 16 - Book Club Meeting 1 - 3:00-4:00 (Chapter 1 and 2)
November 20 - Book Club Meeting 2 - 3:00-4:00 (Chapter 3 and 4)
January 22 - Book Club Meeting 3 - 3:00-4:00 (Chapter 5 and 6)
Holmes School Mission
District 97 Vision:
Create a positive learning environment for all District 97 students that is equitable, inclusive and focused on the whole child.
Holmes School Mission:
Our mission is to:
establish positive relationships by celebrating differences and embracing diversity
engage students in equitable learning experiences
empower students to be proactive, collaborative leaders
prepare students to be successful lifelong learners and productive citizens