Hello Summer Vacation!
Tue, Jun 11 1:13pm
Holmes Families~ Thank you for another fantastic year at Holmes and farewell, to the 5th-grade families! And for the planners out there, here are some dates to pencil in on your calendar. Friday, Aug ... [More]
TODAY @ HOLMES
Fri, Jun 7 6:58am
HOLMES VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION BREAKFAST 8:30am - 9:30am If you have donated your time or resources to Holmes in any way, shape or form, we hope you'll stop by and let us thank you for being a part o ... [More]
SKATEWORLD 6/6 5-7pm
Thu, Jun 6 1:45pm
SUMMER HAWKEYE NEWSLETTER
Thu, Jun 6 10:46am
HOT OFF THE DIGITAL PRESS! THE MOST AWESOME EDITION OF THE HOLMES HAWKEYE! Thank you, Kasey Tocco, for creating amazing newsletters over the last two years!
Holmes Elementary Weekly UPDATED!!! - June 4th, 2019
Tue, Jun 4 4:10pm
Check out what's happening at Holmes. * UPDATE * Extra yearbooks will be on sale on Friday afternoon from 2:40 to 3:30 along with your LAST CHANCE for SPIRIT WEAR. Come out and get your gear for the ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - May 28, 2019
Tue, May 28 4:07pm
Check out what's happening at Holmes. Mileage Club Breakfast/Awards @Lunch Court Thursday, May 30th: 8:00am-8:30am Time to celebrate all those miles! Please RSVP HERE if you plan to attend! Co ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - May 21, 2019
Tue, May 21 1:42pm
Check out what's happening at Holmes. DINING FOR DOLLARS The HABIT Thursday, May 23rd 4-9pm Just show the photo on your phone or bring in the flyer ! ONLINE SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR ORDERS NOW THROU ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - May 14, 2019
Tue, May 14 1:20pm
Check out what's happening at Holmes. BREAKING NEWS..... DINOSAUR STOMPS THROUGH HOLMES AND LOVES TO READ!!!! THURSDAY, MAY 16th 5:00pm -5:30pm PTA ASSOCIATION MEETING in the Cafeteria 5:30-6:30 pm ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - May 7, 2019
Tue, May 7 8:07pm
Check out what's happening at Holmes. ART SHOW SET-UP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Friday, May 10th No experience necessary SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HOLMES ART SHOW will be held in the Library (May 13th -16th) ... [More]
A Message from the Holmes Safety Committee
Thu, May 2 12:23pm
Dear Holmes Families, As the school year winds down, we want to encourage you to please continue to put safety first, particularly during drop off and pick up. Here are a few things to keep in mind ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - April 30, 2019
Mon, Apr 29 8:43pm
Check out what's happening at Holmes. ART SHOW SET-UP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Friday, May 10th No experience necessary SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HOLMES ART SHOW will be held in the Library (May 13th -16th) ... [More]
PASSPORT TO PARADISE/SILENT AUCTION TOMORROW!
Fri, Apr 26 7:38pm
Mahalo! Thank you to those of you that purchased tickets to Passport to Paradise Saturday, April 27th 6-9pm! For those of you attending get ready to bid on: Front Row Promotion and Kinder grad seats ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - April 23, 2019
Tue, Apr 23 11:54am
Check out what's happening at Holmes. LAST LAST CHANCE TO GO TO PARADISE THIS SATURDAY!! CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. Don't miss out - LIVE AUCTION ONLY at Pass ... [More]
SPECIAL EDITION - PARADISE ANNOUNCEMENT
Wed, Apr 17 12:22pm
SPECIAL EDITION - AUCTION PREVIEW 11 DAYS UNTIL PARADISE! PASSPORT TO PARADISE DINNER & SILENT AUCTION April 27th 6:00pm-9:00pm Get your tickets now before we sell out!! CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS C ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - April 16, 2019
Tue, Apr 16 11:18am
Check out what's happening at Holmes. Ready for Paradise? CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS Don't miss out - LIVE AUCTION ONLY at Passport to Paradise! Summer Camps, San Diego Fun, Padres Tickets, Your F ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - April 9, 2019
Tue, Apr 9 3:38pm
Check out what's happening at Holmes. Don't wait any longer...only a few tickets to Paradise are left! CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS Don't miss out - LIVE AUCTION ONLY at Passport to Paradise! Summer ... [More]
JOGATHON WINNERS!
Tue, Apr 9 8:16am
HOLMES KIDS IN MOTION JOGATHON 2019 Congratulations to the following Top Runners (http://www.timinghq.com/results.html ) and Top Fundraisers! Prizes for students who reached $60 goal will be distribu ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - April 2, 2019
Tue, Apr 2 2:43pm
Check out what's happening at Holmes. ONLY A FEW TICKETS LEFT! CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS Location: Indoor evening luau with a beautiful harbor view - Marina Village @ 1936 Quivira Way 92109 Attir ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - March 18, 2019
Tue, Mar 19 2:41pm
Check out what's happening at Holmes. This week: Wed, Thursday & Friday School ends @ 12:30pm (for parent/teacher conferences) Next week: no school - SPRING BREAK! Chili's Dining for Dollars Wedne ... [More]
THANK YOU for an AMAZING JOGATHON DAY!!!
Mon, Mar 18 5:39pm
to all of our Holmes families, volunteers, sponsors and staff for an amazing Kids in Motion Jogathon Day! attached are the preliminary lap results
JOGATHON DAY INFO!!!
Thu, Mar 14 8:55pm
While you are on campus for our JOGATHON...... Buy your PASSPORT To PARADISE Tix! Only a few remaining! SPIRIT WEAR will be on SALE! Go grab that lost shoe, waterbottle, parka, shirt and pants! @ LOST ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - March 12, 2019
Tue, Mar 12 2:37pm
Check out what's happening at Holmes. 3 MORE DAYS until.... the Kids in Motion JOGATHON! RAISING MONEY: We are currently at around $23,352 Our School GOAL: $35,000 DEADLINES: WED. 3/13 Last Day fo ... [More]
Spelling Bee Winners
Mon, Mar 11 4:48pm
Have you heard the BUUUZZZZZ??? Holmes students really know how to S-P-E-L-L! Please congratulate the following students on placing top in their grades in the schoolwide Spelling Bee. First Grade Aaro ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - March 5, 2019
Wed, Mar 6 9:14am
Check out what's happening at Holmes. We need YOU to make this the best Jogathon yet! SIGN UP HERE TO VOLUNTEER Holmes Elementary 2019 Kids in Motion Jogathon Friday, March 15th! It's time for our ... [More]
LAST CHANCE to buy YEARBOOK!
Fri, Mar 1 8:13am
FINAL DAY!!! YEARBOOK MONEY DUE TODAY! $25 for yearbook (cash or checks only) Optional: Additional $5 for Personalization Additional $5 for dedication *If you have already purchased a yearbook dedic ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - February 26, 2019
Tue, Feb 26 5:43pm
Check out what's happening at Holmes. TALENT SHOW THIS THURSDAY! Dress Rehearsals will be for the K-2 & 3-5 audiences on Wed & Thurs am. The 5th grade classroom acts will ONLY perform in the mornin ... [More]
Hawkeye - Your Weekend Reading
Fri, Feb 22 2:23pm
It's time to read about all the amazing things that are happening at Holmes! Click on the link below to read the latest e-version.... Hawkeye - Winter Edition Special thanks to Kasey Tocco, Editor
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - February 19, 2019
Tue, Feb 19 2:39pm
Check out what's happening at Holmes. Dickey’s Dining For Dollars Wed. Feb 20th 12-8pm dine in or take out!! TALENT SHOW REHEARSAL THIS THURSDAY! Please see attached rehearsal line-up & schedule f ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - February 12, 2019
Tue, Feb 12 1:49pm
Check out what's happening at Holmes. Dickey’s Dining For Dollars Wed. Feb 20th 12-8pm dine in or take out!! Order your YEARBOOK today! Envelopes were sent home in folders or envelopes are availabl ... [More]
We are all GOODWILL winners!
Fri, Feb 8 12:48pm
Thank you to our Holmes Families & thank you Goodwill! Together we surpassed our Goodwill fundraising goal! We earned $1500 in gift cards to support our school activities! Congratulations to the winni ... [More]
Important Talent Show Info
Thu, Feb 7 1:10pm
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - February 5, 2019
Tue, Feb 5 9:27am
Check out what's happening at Holmes. Order your YEARBOOK today! Envelopes were sent home in folders or envelopes are available in the front office. $25 each--additional $5 to add a personalized nam ... [More]
The PTA Board Wants You!
Wed, Jan 30 10:37am
Holmes Parents--one of the things that sets Holmes apart from other schools is the amazing involvement of people like YOU. If you have a heart for our kiddos and ideas about how we can continue to ma ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - January 29, 2019
Tue, Jan 29 8:49am
Check out what's happening at Holmes. THE GREAT KINDNESS CHALLENGE WEEK! January 28-Feb 1st, 2019 Challenge yourself to check off Acts of Kindness Wednesday: Be Kind to Your Body with Rest--Ap ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - January 22, 2019
Tue, Jan 22 9:17am
Check out what's happening at Holmes. WINTER AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS As a friendly reminder the after school enrichment program flyers are in Peachjar on the Holmes website. Please take a look at a ... [More]
PTP TICKETS ON SALE AFTER SCHOOL TODAY!!
Fri, Jan 18 9:17am
Prefer to buy your Passport to Paradise tickets with cash or check? Passport to Paradise tickets will be on sale outside the front office TODAY afterschool!
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - January 15, 2019
Tue, Jan 15 10:20am
Check out what's happening at Holmes. RECOGNITION ASSEMBLY All students being recognized have received a letter and invitation to attend by their teachers. Tuesday, January 15: TK/K at 1:15pm and 4 ... [More]
PTA Spring Event - Passport to Paradise (Adults Only)
Tue, Jan 15 9:12am
Dinner ~ Dancing ~ Silent Auction Saturday, April 27, 2019 CLICK HERE for all the details or see attached flyer! Tickets are $30 each and will go up to $40 each beginning March 1. (Please Note: tick ... [More]
Passport to Paradise - PTA Spring Event
Fri, Jan 11 12:05pm
Because of all you do, grown-ups deserve a night out, too... Holmes Spring Event Saturday - April 27, 2019 Dinner ~ Dancing ~ Silent Auction Ticket sales start Tuesday, January 15th! * Event fly ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - January 8, 2019
Tue, Jan 8 3:23pm
Check out what's happening at Holmes. Welcome Back and Happy 2019! RECOGNITION ASSEMBLIES All students being recognized have received a letter and invitation to attend by their teachers. Frida ... [More]
Lost and Found
Tue, Dec 18 12:44pm
Just a reminder to check the lost and found before the break. The Winter Program or at drop off/pick up are perfect times to do so. Who knows... maybe someone will find my red Member's Only jacket i ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - December 18, 2018
Tue, Dec 18 12:10pm
Check out what's happening at Holmes. WINTER PROGRAM SCHEDULE WED 12/19/18 at 6:00pm: 1st, 3rd and 5th Grades THURS 12/20/18 at 6:00pm: TK/K, 2nd and 4th Grades Schedule of class performances is ... [More]
Comedy Show Tickets For Sale - Supports 5th Grade class!
Wed, Dec 12 9:49am
Looking for that perfect holiday gift? Well, the 5th grade class has just the ticket. Literally, COMEDY SHOW TICKETS! Tickets are $20 each and $10 of each ticket sold goes toward the 5th grade cla ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - December 12, 2018
Wed, Dec 12 7:36am
Check out what's happening at Holmes. Clairemont High School Presents WINTER WONDERLAND Friday, December 14 from 2:30 PM- 6 PM at Clairemont High School - 4150 Ute Drive - 92117 Food ~ Music ~ ... [More]
No More Mr. Lice Guy!!!
Fri, Dec 7 9:42pm
Here's a message that Holmes parent Heather Matheny has sent out for the past few years that's still relevant for today..... In case you haven't heard, those little buggers are out there. The best met ... [More]
ELF & more tonight @ Holmes!
Fri, Dec 7 7:46am
Family Movie Night Tonight 6pm -8pm Come watch "Elf" with all your Holmes friends! 5th grade will be selling cheese pizza , nachos & concessions...$$ cash only $$. Comedy night tickets and Spirit W ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - December 4, 2018
Tue, Dec 4 7:49pm
Check out what's happening at Holmes. LAST DAY is WEDNESDAY Annual Non-Perishable Food Drive Monday, November 26 - Wednesday, December 5 Sponsored by Holmes Student Council Help a family in nee ... [More]
Weekend Donation Delivery/Pick up for Goodwill!
Fri, Nov 30 12:58pm
Holmes Families! We have a gracious offer from Tim Freed, a fellow Holmes Dad. We know this is a busy time for everyone! That said, Tim has offered to help us bring in our donations to Goodwill thi ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - November 28, 2018
Wed, Nov 28 10:25am
Check out what's happening at Holmes. Annual Non-Perishable Food Drive Monday, November 26 - Wednesday, December 5 Sponsored by Holmes Student Council Help a family in need this holiday season by ... [More]
Comedy Show Tickets For Sale - Supports 5th Grade class!
Tue, Nov 27 5:05pm
Looking for that perfect holiday gift? Well, the 5th grade class has just the ticket. Literally, COMEDY SHOW TICKETS! Tickets are $20 each and $10 of each ticket sold goes toward the 5th grade cla ... [More]
WINNERS Announced--"National Parent Involvement Day"
Thu, Nov 15 2:42pm
It’s NATIONAL PARENT INVOLVEMENT DAY!! Holmes Elementary is honored, lucky, blessed, and grateful that we have such an AMAZING community of parents (and grandparents)! We want to THANK YOU for your vo ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - November 13, 2018
Tue, Nov 13 12:08pm
Check out what's happening at Holmes. SkateWorld Family Night Out Fundraiser Thursday, November 15 5:30 to 7:30pm SkateWorld is just for Holmes families and friends, so come out and have some fun w ... [More]
Happy Veteran's Day!
Mon, Nov 12 10:53am
To Veterans and their Families: Thank you for your service and sacrifices. We are forever grateful.
Halloween Carnival Thank you!
Wed, Nov 7 5:28pm
Dear Holmes Famlies, This year’s Halloween Carnival was a success and it was also the most attended carnival in recent history. The planning starts as soon as the school year begins and it really d ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - November 6, 2018
Tue, Nov 6 5:51pm
Check out what's happening at Holmes. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8th DINING FOR DOLLARS Pizza & Dessert! Mountain Mikes & Baskin' Robbins (Clairemont Dr.) It’s our next Dining For Dollars and it’s a dou ... [More]
Ms. Whitehurst Retirement Reception
Thu, Nov 1 11:06am
Ms. Whitehurst's Retirement Reception is this Friday! Join us for a reception honoring and celebrating Tommi Whitehurst's 20 years of service and devotion to Holmes Elementary School! When: Friday, ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - October 30, 2018
Tue, Oct 30 12:07pm
Check out what's happening at Holmes. Red Ribbon Week October 29-November 2 Monday 10/29: Red Ribbon Week Kick Off – Make Good Choices and Wear Red Tuesday 10/30: Put a Cap On/Shade Out Bad Choi ... [More]
Tips for Holmes families in the Digital Age - Part 2
Mon, Oct 29 12:01pm
Dear Holmes Families, In honor of Cyber Security Awareness for October, the Holmes Safety Committee presents part 2 of tips to keep your kids safe in the Digital Age (source: healthychildren.org). Tre ... [More]
CAKES, CUPCAKES & COOKIES!!
Wed, Oct 24 9:35pm
CAKES, COOKIES & CUPCAKE DONATIONS NEEDED for our Halloween Carnival CAKE WALK! Please drop off donations to the auditorium anytime Friday 2:30pm - 8pm or early Saturday morning.
Halloween Carnival Tickets Sales Start Wednesday!
Tue, Oct 23 9:22pm
Halloween Carnival Ticket Sales will be sold before and after school Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week! Tickets: $5 for 10 tickets OR $10 for 20 tickets Wristbands: $20 each for unlimited ga ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - October 23, 2018
Mon, Oct 22 7:30pm
Check out what's happening at Holmes. Halloween Carnival This Saturday! We're just a few more days away from the Holmes Halloween Carnival and we need YOUR help! Our carnival is famous in the Cla ... [More]
Last Fall Fundraiser Friday!!!
Thu, Oct 18 7:39pm
Tomorrow is FALL FUNDRAISER FRIDAY!!! We are so proud of our Holmes students and families! So, let's prove to ourselves that we can reach our $20K goal on Fall Fundraiser Friday, the LAST DAY of our F ... [More]
Tips for Holmes Families in the Digital Age - Part 1
Tue, Oct 16 9:34pm
Dear Holmes Families, October is National Cyber Security Awareness month. With this in mind, the Holmes Safety Committee put together a two part series, using some great info from Healthy Children ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - October 16, 2018
Tue, Oct 16 12:09pm
Take a look at what's happening at Holmes. The Fall Fundraiser Update - Last Day Friday, October 19th Just a few days left to donate to the Fall Fundraiser. We only need to raise $5,437 to meet ou ... [More]
Mileage Club is Back!
Mon, Oct 15 12:05pm
The Holmes Running/Walking Before School Club aka Mileage Club is back! K-5 Students, lace up those shoes and meet at the Back Gate /Mt. Brundage Gate on Tuesday October 16th @ 8:10am (students wil ... [More]
Rise & Shine! See you at the Bike Rodeo & Campus Beautification!
Sat, Oct 13 8:17am
See you at the BIKE RODEO (9-10:30am) and CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATION (10:30-12pm)
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - October 9, 2018
Tue, Oct 9 2:10pm
Take a look at what's happening at Holmes. THIS COMING SATURDAY Bike Rodeo: October 13th 9:00am - 10:30am Yee Haw! Wrangle up your friends and family for a fun morning of bicycle tips, bicycle safet ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - October 2, 2018
Tue, Oct 2 7:43pm
Take a look at what's happening at Holmes. (P.S. Look for the Walk to Bike, Island's Dining for Dollars, and PTA Fall Fundraiser attachments at the bottom.) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3rd Hawk Walk & Roll P ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - September 25, 2018 - Corrected walk to school sign up link
Tue, Sep 25 4:43pm
Take a look at what's happening at Holmes. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3rd Hawk Walk & Roll Parade Departs @ 8:05 a.m. Clairemont Covenant Church 5255 Mt. Ararat Drive San Diego, CA 92111 Walkers will line u ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - September 18, 2018
Tue, Sep 18 3:46pm
Take a look at what's happening at at Holmes. Dining for Dollars - Wednesday, September 19, 2018: 4pm to 10pm The Habit, 4175 Genesee Avenue (Vons/Kohl's shopping plaza) Why cook when you can enjoy ... [More]
Tomorrow is the last day for PTA membership drive.
Thu, Sep 13 2:47pm
There is only 1 DAY left to join the PTA! Who can use an extra $50 for their classroom? What? That’s crazy easy! Become a PTA member in 3 easy steps: 1. $11.00 (cash or check made payable to Holme ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - September 11, 2018
Tue, Sep 11 11:18am
Take a look at what's happening at at Holmes. Holmes PTA Membership Drive Don't forget to join the Holmes Parent Teacher Association (PTA) by this Friday, September 14th. Your $11 membership provi ... [More]
Book Fair Volunteers Needed
Thu, Sep 6 7:44am
The Book Fair is in need of volunteers as we don't have anyone to process purchases for Back to School Night tonight. Families who have just one child's class to visit, please consider signing up for ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - September 4, 2018
Tue, Sep 4 3:13pm
I Take a look at what's happening at at Holmes. Tuesday, September 4 through Thursday, September 6, 2018 Come bring your kids to buy them new reading material for the school year. Volunteers ar ... [More]
Safety at Holmes
Thu, Aug 30 9:58am
Safety is a priority at Holmes Elementary. Teachers, staff, and parents regularly work together to address safety issues and find solutions. Each week, we'll send out safety tips and ideas to support ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - August 28, 2018
Tue, Aug 28 11:55am
I Welcome Holmes Families to the first week of school! Take a look at what's happening at at Holmes. Friday, August 31, 2018 - 8:30 am Kick off the school year with our First Family Friday of the ... [More]
REVISED: Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - August 21, 2018
Wed, Aug 22 8:37am
I UPDATE: Our Welcome Back Coffee will now be combined with our 1st Family Friday of the year on Friday, August 31st at 8:30am. See below for more details and we hope to see you there! Friday, A ... [More]
Holmes Elementary Weekly Update - August 21, 2018
Tue, Aug 21 2:49pm
I Upcoming Events and Activities You'll Want to Know About Friday, August 24, 2018 - 3:00 to 4:00pm TK/Kinder Meet and Greet (For families who have children entering TK/K) Friday, August 24t ... [More]