Holman 8th graders give back by volunteering time in the community.  Check out the photos of their work.  http://holman.psdr3.org/gallery?show=Holman/Servathon

	Pattonville voters will elect three board members for three-year terms during the April 8 school board election. The following candidates have filed to run for office. They are listed below in the order they will appear on the election ballot.

	The snow day used on Monday, March 3, marked Pattonville’s seventh snow day - one beyond the six days that were already built into the 2013-2014 school year calendar. The district will make up the extra day by having school on Friday, April 18, which had originally been scheduled as a spring holiday, but also as a possible make-up day.

	This Tuesday, March 18th, is Fundraiser Night at Texas Roadhouse from 3:30-10pm.  Holman will receive 10% of total food purchases.  Just mention that you are supporting Holman Middle School to your server or give them the attached flyer.  The flyer also has a coupon for free fried pickles appetizer.   TexasRoadhouseFlyer.pdf

	More than 200 students, staff and community members are taking part in a district-wide head shaving event at Holman Middle School from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, to raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer research through the St. Baldrick's Foundation. All nine schools and the Pattonville Learning Center have raised over $67,000 to date by taking pledges for having their hair cut or heads shaved. The entire community is invited to attend the event, which will also feature food trucks and live music. Download a schedule of events for the day at: http://www.psdr3.org/newsinfo/pdf/stbaldrickschedule.pdf

	Parent-Teacher Conferences are right around the corner.   To schedule an appointment call the Holman office at 213-8032 or use the link below to schedule an online appointment.   http://ptcfast.com/schools/Holman_Middle_School Have a wonderful weekend and be sure to “like” Holman on Facebook!!!

	We are gearing up for our annual Holman Family Activity Night.  The event takes place on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 in the Holman Cafeteria.  Our theme this year is “Not all Superheroes Wear Capes" and there will be lots of family friendly activities for students and parents to enjoy.  This year, we will also have two 30- minute parent information sessions:  One of neighborhood safety and another on cyberbullying and social media safety.   Dinner will be provided by Chris Cakes and includes ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKES, sausage & an orange drink.  The suggested price per person is $4.50 IN ADVANCE/$5.00 AT THE DOOR.  If unable to pay the suggested price, the minimum we ask for is $2.00 per plate.  Please call the Holman Office to RSVP or print the below attachment and return it to school with your child.  We hope to see you at this awesome event!   Family Night Flyer 2013.doc

	On March 4, Pattonville will begin enrolling children who will attend kindergarten next August. Kindergarten registration will be held in all Pattonville elementary buildings during the following time periods on March 4: from 9 to 11:30 a.m., 12:30 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Children should be registered in the school office at the elementary school currently serving the area where their home is located. In order to attend kindergarten next school year, children must be 5 years old on or before July 31, 2014.

	Pizza with a purpose.  Bring in the flyer linked below to the Creve Coeur California Pizza Kitchen location any time all day on March 5th and 20% of your purchase will be donated to Holman.  Purchases include dine in, take out, catering, and all beverages.   California Pizza Holman.pdf

	This spring, swimming instructional classes are available to middle school students. Beginning swimmers will learn the basics of swimming and students with more swimming experience will have the opportunity to work on stroke development. Transportation to the pool after school will be provided on a Pattonville school bus. Parents will are required to pick-up their child at the high school promptly after the conclusion of the class at the aquatic complex at 4:30 p.m. Appropriate swimwear is required (one-piece swimming suit for girls and swimming trunks for boys).  Please print the attached flyer and return it to Holman with your student by Friday, February 14th.   Holman Middle School Aquatics Programming Dates: 3/3/14, 3/5/14, 3/10/14, 3/17/14, 3/19/14, 3/31/14, 4/2/14, 4/4/14 Makeup Dates 4/7/14, 4/9/14 Time: 3:45-4:30 p.m. Deadline to register: February 14, 2014 Please contact Holman middle school at (314)213-8032 for more information or if you have questions.    Middle School Swim lessons 2014.pdf