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- Monday, 12/23/24 - Friday, 1/3/25 - NO SCHOOL / Winter Break
- Tuesday, 1/14, 9:30-10:30 AM - Family Coffee
- Wednesday, 1/15 - Annandale High School’s Rising 9th Grade Open House
- Monday, 1/20 - NO SCHOOL / Martin Luther King, Jr's Birthday, Inauguration Day
- Tuesday, 1/28 - 2nd Quarter Ends
- Wednesday, 1/29 - NO SCHOOL / Teacher Workday
- Monday, 2/17 - NO SCHOOL / George Washington's Birthday
Hello, Holmes Families!
Happy Holidays from our Holmes family to yours!
Please click here to view the Digital Greeting Card
Winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. Our staff will be taking time to be with their families over the break. The main office will be closed during Winter Break. The office will open on January 6, 2025. Staff will also not be available via email and will return your message when they come back in the new year. We hope that you enjoy the time with your families over the break.
We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year. Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.
Wishing you a restful winter break!
Sincerely,
Serena Giron
Principal
Want to help your students keep their brains "warm" over winter break? Holmes is excited to participate in a county wide contest for usage of IXL, a learning platform that lets students practice skills that they’re learning and guides them to material that will help them grow the most. A pizza party will be awarded for the top 5 participants! Encourage your students to stay engaged by aiming for proficiency (SmartScore of 80) on skills of their choice in Math (all grades) and Science 8.
IXL Parent Handout (English)
IXL Parent Handout (Spanish)
WHAT: The Early Identification Program (EIP) is a multiyear (5 year) college preparatory program for students who will be the first in their family to attend a four-year college in the United States. EIP is a collaborative effort between Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and George Mason University (GMU). The EIP is one of four programs that comprise the College Success Programs in FCPS. EIP goes from 8th grade through 12th grade. Please check out the EIP website at https://eip.gmu.edu/ for more information about the program!
HOW: Nominated students apply to the program at the end of the 7th grade and enter the program in the 8th grade.
Student Participation:
To remain in good standing, EIP students must:
- Maintain a 2.8 GPA
- Attend specified activities/events on Saturdays at GMU Fairfax or Manassas campus
- Attend weekly mentoring / tutoring sessions at Holmes
- Attend the three-week Summer Academy at GMU Fairfax campus every July
- Participate in the Strengthening the Family Workshop
DEADLINE: February 19th, 2025
INTERESTED / QUESTIONS? Please complete the EIP Information Google Form by the deadline if you are interested: https://forms.gle/xfZ1jW2icdUDH5Zj9
Contact Ms. Amarir, School Counselor and EIP Sponsor at 703-658-5942 or via email at mamarir@fcps.edu with any questions.
Holmes Middle School sweat pants and t-shirts are on sale from the Health and Physical Education Department now on the MyBucks school website. Once you have placed your order online, we can send your purchase home with your student or you can schedule to pick up from Holmes Middle School.
Both the shirts and pants are a 50% cotton and 50% polyester blend. For specific questions, please contact Nick Hartman via email at nahartman@fcps.edu. Below you will find the pricing chart for sizes of the pants and shirts.
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Dear Rising 9th Grade Parents,
We are excited to welcome you to Annandale High School’s Rising 9th Grade Open House on January 15 from 6:00-8:00pm! We will offer short (optional) sessions on our various Annandale programs, and teachers will be in their classrooms throughout the evening to share all about our core and elective courses for 9th Graders. The goal is for students and parents to leave this event excited about all the opportunities you will have as an Annandale Atom and prepared to complete your course request form when your student meets with their middle school counselor.
Breakout Sessions on the following topics will be offered throughout the evening: Welcome to Annandale, Course Request 101; IB/MYP Program; Activities and Athletics; English for Speakers of Other Languages Program; Special Education Office, and Student Life.
The transition from middle to high school can be difficult and stressful for some students. However, Annandale High School takes tremendous pride in ensuring the transition is as smooth as possible. If you have specific questions that you would like to be addressed during this event, please submit your questions via this Google Form by Monday, January 6. Thank you in advance for your input and assisting us in making this event a success!
Shawn DeRose, Principal
All Day Absence:
1. Use ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet? Contact your school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.
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2. Call the attendance line on 703-658-5919 and leave a message with spelling of your student's first and last names, your name and relationship to the student, and a reason for absence.
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3. Send an email to holmesmiddle.attendance@fcps.edu with your student's first and last names, your name and relationship to the student, and a reason for absence.
Partial Absence:
To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance
1. Call the attendance line on 703-658-5919 and leave a message with spelling of your student's first and last names, and a reason for late arrival or early dismissal.
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2. Send an email to holmesmiddle.attendance@fcps.edu with your student's first and last names, your name and relationship to the student, and a reason for late arrival or early dismissal.
To request a bus pass for your student, please email the front office at holmesmiddle.attendance@fcps.edu no later than 1:30 PM. Additionally, ensure front office has consent from the parent of the student to whose house your child will be traveling, as this is required for approval.
If you have to pick up your student early, we ask that you do so before 1:30PM to avoid interrupting safe dismissal process. Please note that doctor's appointments are not considered emergencies.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Hawks Highlights from After-School from week 12/16-12/20
Our Capital One Coder students presented their projects at the Capital One headquarters to family and friends. It was an amazing event and we’re so proud of our students who did an incredible job representing Holmes Middle School.
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ASP Upcoming Schedule 1/6-1/10
Students Leaving After-School before 4:45
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Any student staying after school must be signed out of the main office by a parent or guardian if leaving before 4:45.
- Walkers with parent/guardian permission, may sign themselves out any time after 3:30 when first block ends.
- Walkers must have written permission (may be emailed) from their parent/guardian to walk.
- Students must be picked up no later than 5pm.
- Students are not permitted to leave school grounds before checking out in the main office.
Questions/Concerns
Contact the After-School Specialist, Matt Kruk, mjkruk@fcps.edu
Family Coffee 12/18 Recording & Resources
Thank you to all families who attended this month’s Family Coffee at Holmes Middle School. The topic was Positive Family Discipline.
The recording, presentation, and resources shared can be found on our Website.
January Family Coffee - 1/14 at 9:30-10:30 AM
Join the Holmes MS PTA and attend meetings (4th Wednesday of the month; translation services provided)
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