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Holmes Calendar
- Wednesday, 11/26 - Friday, 11/28 - Thanksgiving / NO SCHOOL
- Friday, 12/5, 7PM - Shrek The Musical, Jr.
- Saturday, 12/6, 2PM - Shrek The Musical, Jr.
- Saturday, 12/6, 7PM- Shrek The Musical, Jr.
- Wednesday, 12/10, 7PM - Winter Chorus Concert
- Thursday, 12/11, 7PM - Winter Band Concert
- Tuesday, 12/16, 7PM - Winter Orchestra Concert
- Monday, 12/22/25 - Friday, 1/2/26 - Winter Break / NO SCHOOL
- Monday, 1/19 - Martin Luther King, Jr's Birthday / NO SCHOOL
- Wednesday, 1/28 - 2nd Quarter Ends / 2-Hour Early Release
- Thursday, 1/29 - Staff Development Day / NO SCHOOL
- Friday, 1/30 - Teacher Work Day / NO SCHOOL
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),
As we head into the Thanksgiving break, I would like to take the opportunity to share our gratitude for all of our faculty and staff. I am wishing everyone a relaxing and fulfilling break and we will look forward to welcoming students back on Monday, December 1, 2025.
Check out all the exciting events and spirit days for students when they return from Thanksgiving Break:
Thank you,
Serena Giron
Principal
DreamWorks Theatricals – SHREK THE MUSICAL, JR.
Based on the DreamWorks Animation motion picture and the book by William Steig Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire Music by Jeanine Tesori
Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions Original production directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford
Show Dates & Times:
- Friday, December 5 at 7:00 PM
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Saturday, December 6 at 2:00 PM (Children are encouraged to attend and wear fairytale costumes!)
- Saturday, December 6 at 7:00 PM
Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15718/holmes-middle-school-theatre
- General Admission: $8
- Students and Children: $5
Annandale High School Band would like to invite you to our WinterConcert on Tuesday, December 9th from 7 - 8:30pm in the AHS Auditorium.Our bands will be playing music to help get everyone in the holidayspirit! Bring cash to play in our band boosters raffle for a hoverboardand 50/50 raffle to raise money for the band program. The concert is free!
Remember - every purchase supports our school! Students will be coming to the Book Fair with their English classes, however; they can also purchase books before and after school and during lunch. The Book Fair starts on Wednesday, 12/3 and ends on Wednesday, 12/10! The location is the Holmes MS Library.
Book Fair Website: All the information you need will be on the website. If you would like to volunteer for the Book Fair, please sign up here.
Thank you and happy reading!
Book Fair Contact: Librarian, Jennifer Blanco (jlblanco1@fcps.edu)
Parents and guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for full-time Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) services must submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to [name and email address of the AART or principal] no later than December 15, 2025.
Each year, families can submit a referral for full-time AAP services any time from the first day of school through December 15. No late referrals for full-time AAP services will be accepted.
Once a referral is received, our school will compile information related to the student. Then, a committee of six trained professionals from across the county will review materials to determine eligibility for full-time AAP services.
Next Steps for Parents
Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of their child’s materials after February 20, 2026, by emailing their student's counselor.
At the middle school level, honors courses are open to all students.
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs webpage.
All Day Absence:
- 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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- 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 reason for absence.
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- Send an email to holmesmiddle.attendance@fcps.edu with your student's first and last names, your name and relationship to the student, and reason for absence.
Partial Absence:
To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance
- Call the attendance line on 703-658-5919 and leave a message with spelling of your student's first and last names, and reason for late arrival or early dismissal.
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- Send an email to holmesmiddle.attendance@fcps.edu with your student's first and last names, your name and relationship to the student, and reason for late arrival or early dismissal.
Please be mindful when requesting for your child to ride the bus with another student. For safety and verification purposes, the school requires written permission from both students’ parents before such arrangements can be approved. Permission emails should be sent to HolmesMiddle.Attendance@fcps.edu first thing in the morning on the day of the request.
Handwritten notes that are dated and signed by both students' parents will also be accepted.
Please note that students will not be issued bus passes without the required written permissions from both students' parents.
If you need to pick up your student early, please do so before 1:30 p.m. to avoid interrupting the safe dismissal process. Please note that doctor’s appointments are not considered emergencies.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us ensure a smooth and safe dismissal for all students.
This schedule is effective as of 11/5/25
NEW opportunities coming to our After-School Program
Starting next month, our program will be offering some new clubs and activities for our students including the following;
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FBLA Club – national career & technical student organization that helps with workplace readiness and supports students gaining career skills.
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Cooking Club – students will learn how to use basic ingredients to create some amazing and delicious dishes.
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Hawks Comedy Club – students will collaborate and learn the basics of stand-up, improv, and more while having a great time in a comfortable and safe environment.
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Engineering Maker Spacer – students who enjoy open-ended engineering will have the opportunity to create fun projects using 3d printers and more.
ASP Upcoming Schedule 12/1-12/5
Want to learn more about the After-School Program and the activities & clubs that we offer?
Daily Student Sign-ups
- Students will sign-up in the cafeteria with Mr. Kruk on the day(s) in which they plan to stay after-school for any reason (activities, clubs, tutoring, auditions, sports, etc). Please be sure to communicate with your student ahead of time, as we do not provide families with notifications when your student completes the sign-up form and stays after school.
Transportation & Parent/Guardian Pickup.
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Bus Transportation (4:45 ONLY) - Students who regularly take a bus to and from school will be provided with an after-school late bus that will depart Holmes between 4:45-5:00pm. We ask for your patience the first few days of the program as the buses get comfortable with their routes and you may notice that your student is home a little later than anticipated. If you have any questions or concerns regarding transportation, feel free to reach out to the Transportation Office; 703-446-2000.
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Kiss & Ride - Students may be picked up anytime during the program. We prioritize SAFETY during our program thus, parent/guardian must come inside the building and sign out their student if being picked up before 4:45. Students must be picked up from the main office no later than 5:00pm. Students who are picked up after 5:00pm on more than one occasion are subject to losing their After-School Program privileges.
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Walkers . If you would like to have your student walk or bike home from the After-School Program, we require a one-time communication (email) stating that you give permission for your student to walk/bike home from the program this year.
Questions/Concerns?
Join the Holmes MS PTA and attend meetings (4th Wednesday of the month; translation services provided)
PTA Facebook
Join the PTA https://www.holmesmspta.com/
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