HES List Server Message
February 15, 2018
Hello Holland Elementary Families,
It was a great week at school with some warmer weather, our 100th day of school activities, and Valentine's Day parties. Thanks to all of the parents who donated items for the parties and those who came to school to facilitate party activities.
The week was capped off with an awesome spirit assembly on Thursday afternoon on one of our schools four pillars - Responsibility. Students from each grade level provided a demonstration on what responsibility looks like in all areas of the school. Congratulations to Mrs. Smith's sixth grade class who won the Holland Hawk Trophy for their demonstration of responsibility!
This week in pictures at Holland Elementary School
No School for Students on Friday, February 16th and Monday, February 19th
PTO Tricky Tray - Last Day for Online Ticket Purchases - Friday, February 16th
Information on the PTO Trick Tray Silent Raffle
The Holland PTO’s Tricky Tray Silent Raffle is the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and it takes place on Friday, February 23rd (4:00pm-8:00pm) and Saturday, February 24th (10:00am-3:00pm). Winners will be called on Saturday at 2:00pm, and you do not have to be present to win.
Holland parent, Kelly LaFrado, will be making balloon animals for the children from 6:00pm-7:00pm on Friday. And, Galaxy Dance and Fitness Center will be performing on Saturday.
Last Friday, donation trays came home with your children. Remember, there is nothing too big or too small when it comes to donating. Some of the most sought-after trays are simply filled with gum/candy. Have fun with it!
If you are planning your donation trays, here are some of what the PTO has already received from the surrounding community:
- 2 Tickets to the People’s Light Theater
- 2 Day Passes to Sesame
- $50 in gift certificates to Applebee’s
- Multiple passes to play golf
- Massages
- Free passes to multiple museums
- Sky Zone and Bounce U passes
- Autographed Sports Memorabilia
You can purchase ticket packages early online through the Online Store (Shop in Our Store). The cut-off date for purchasing tickets online is Friday, February 16th. Individual ticket sales will be available at the event.
You may pick up pre-sale tickets during tray drop-off times on February 20th and 21st. Otherwise, your tickets will be at will-call on the dates of the event. Or, you can purchase them the day of the event.
In addition, there are three easy and convenient packages for families: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Check out details for these packages at the following link: Ticket Price Breakdown
Finally, Tricky Tray's success is reliant upon our school community and volunteers. Please consider volunteering your time to make this event the great success we know it can be! Tricky Tray Volunteer SignUp Genius
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to:
Katey Kelly katey_levin@yahoo.com
Deb Salamon debsalamon@gmail.com
Ed Salamon ed.salamon@gmail.com
STEM Program Updates
The STEM program resumes in March. Dates and details to be posted soon!
Our Ship-the-Chip project has successfully concluded! Check the STEM webpage if you’d like to try the experiment on your own!
Your feedback is important to helping us improve our program. If you have comments, suggestions, ideas or resources to share, we encourage you to do so! Please take a moment to drop us a line to let us know how your child felt about their STEM experience! Direct emails to amangold@crsd.org, and THANK YOU!
HES Science Fair
Holland’s 7th Annual Science Fair will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 from 6:00-7:30 pm. All students in K-6 are encouraged to participate. Researching scientific ideas and using the scientific method are powerful learning experiences!
Children should start thinking about what their entry could be! Projects can be an experiment, a demonstration, a scientific collection, or information on a scientific topic. Students can work individually or in a small group.
More details and forms can be found here: https://www.crsd.org/Page/28593
Seussical Spirit Days Celebrating Read Across America
Friday, March 2nd - Read Across America Day
Oh, the Places You’ll Go Day! Dress up like your favorite character!
Monday, March 5th
Green Eggs and Ham Day! Wear green!
Tuesday, March 6th
Cat in the Hat Day! Wear a crazy hat!
Wednesday, March 7th
Wacky Wednesday! Style your hair WACKY!
Thursday, March 8th
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Day! Wear blue to show your HES spirit!
Friday, March 9th
Fox in Socks Day! Wear your craziest or most fun pair of socks!
Box Top Winners
Congratulations to our Top Five Box Top contributors for the month of January! They have won a pretzel party with Mr. MacClay!
- Brandon Tetreault - 112
- Antonio Sesto - 110
- Aiden Levin - 100
- Hunter Stack - 55
- Alexa Dosa - 52
Thanks to everyone that has participated! Keep up the awesome work! Our Spring submission is fast approaching (March 1st), so please be sure to send in any and all box tops that you have by Monday, February 26th! Thank you for your continued support of the PTO! Any questions, please contact Alicia Gontarek
Yearbook Orders
Yearbooks for Holland Elementary can be purchased at: www.treering.com/validate
(Use PassCode=1014103733333969). The yearbook cost is $23.00
- 2 free pages to customize for your child/children.
- For every book sold TreeRing plants a tree in Holland Elementary's name.
- The yearbook is a fundraiser for HES, so buying a yearbook is helping the PTO raise money for our children.
Kindergarten and First Grade Registration
Kindergarten and new first grade student registration for 2018-2019 will take place on Thursday, March 8th (6 PM-8 PM) and Friday, March 9th (1:30- 3:30 PM) at Holland Elementary School. Parents may also register online. After March 9th, parents must contact Central Registration (215-944-1091) for registration appointments. Parents can access information on the Kindergarten Registration website including forms & parent and student handbooks.
Frank Murphy's Brave Clara Barton Book Order Form
Families can order and pay for books at HES and then go to the Launch Party where Mr. Murphy will sign the book. Or, parents can order and pay for books to be delivered for their child at school on February 27th. Book orders are due by February 20th.
Suggestions for Families Regarding Children's Media Usage
Recommendations for families from the American Academy of Pediatrics' website:
- Develop, follow, and routinely revisit a Family Media Plan.
- Address what type and how much media are used, and what media behaviors are appropriate for each child or teen — and for parents. Place consistent limits on hours per day of media use as well as types of media used.
- Help your child select educational media that encourage creativity and co-view the content or co-play with your child.
- For children ages 6 years and older, set media use limits that factor in other health-promoting activities such as physical activity, sleep, family meals, school and friends.
- Discourage entertainment media while children are doing homework, and make sure children don’t sleep with devices in their bedrooms.
- Implement media-free zones such as the dinner table.
- Serve as positive role models on healthy media use.
Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor at the Franklin Institute
From Ms. AuBuchon: It's the last chance to see this awesome, ancient display! Three weeks and the Terracotta Warriors go back to China! Celebrate Chinese New Year - while home for the long weekend check out this fantastic exhibit at the Franklin Institute! The exhibit closes March 4th!
Announcements
Golden Wings' Beauty and the Beast
During CR South's Golden Wings Theatre Company presentation of Beauty and the Beast, there will be a coloring contest for all elementary school students who wish to participate. Three winners will be selected for every performance and will win a backstage tour! Winners must be present to win and claim prize. Check out the link for more details and the coloring page:Beauty and the Beast Coloring Page.
You Be the Chemist Challenge
This month Council Rock held its 6th annual You Be The Chemist Challenge at Council Rock North. It was an incredible event with students participating from our elementary and middle schools throughout the district.
All students worked diligently after school to master chemistry concepts in preparation for this year's local challenge. Congratulations to Holland Elementary students, Winston Wang and Josh Goldberg, for participating in this challenge.
HES Twitter
Parents can follow us on Twitter, and can do so by clicking the following LINK.
Reminder! Clearances for Volunteers
Please visit the Volunteer link regarding information on volunteer clearances.
Click on the following link to access the monthly menu online: http://crsd.nutrislice.com/.
Upcoming Dates
- Friday, February 16th - No School for Students - Teacher In-Service Day
- Monday, February 19th - No School for Students - Presidents' Day
- Friday, February 23rd and Saturday, February 24th - PTO Tricky Tray
- Monday, March 5th and Wednesday, March 7th - Willy Wonka Jr. Evening Performances, 7:00 PM
- Thursday, March 8th (6:00 PM-8:00 PM) and Friday, March 9th (1:30 PM-3:30 PM) - Kindergarten and First Grade Registration
- Friday, March 9th - Early Dismissal (AM Kindergarten Attends)
- Friday, March 9th - Father-Daughter Dance
- Tuesday, March 13th - Book Bowl at CR South
- Monday, March 19th - Reading Olympics
- Friday, March 23rd - Last Day to Register for Science Fair
- Monday, March 26th through Friday, March 30th - Spring Break
- Wednesday, April 4th - Science Fair, 6:00-7:30
PSSA Dates:
- English/Language Arts, April 9-13, 2018 - Grades 3-6
- Math, April 16-20, 2018 - Grades 3-6
- Science, April 23 – 27, 2018 - Grade 4
- Make-up Window: April 30, 2018 thru May 4, 2018
E-Friday Folder
Seussical Spirit Week
Beauty and the Beast Coloring Page
Previous Flyers:
Brave Clara Barton Order Form
STEM Update 2-6-18
STEAM Saturdays
Community Aquatics Spring Brochure 2018
Principal
Holland Elementary School
597 Beverly Road
Holland, PA 18966
Email: jmacclay@crsd.org
Website: http://www.crsd.org/Domain/1212
Phone: 215-944-1500
Twitter: @HollandElem