C. F. Holliday Elementary
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Breakfast with Buddies This Friday
State Testing in Full Swing
Students in third through fifth grade are participating in state Air Testing this April. Please see below for more detailed information on specific dates and testing for each grade level. Please contact the office or your child's teacher for specific questions.
Parent Tips:
- Make sure your child gets a good night's sleep; at least 8 to 9 hours.
- Get your child off to a good start with a good breakfast.
- Encourage your child to be serious about the test and take their time.
- Ensure that your child arrives at school on time.
Visit the Ohio Department of Education's website and learn more about the testing so that you are informed about the tests themselves: education.ohio.gov
Testing Schedule
Math Test
Monday, April 16 - Fifth Grade (Part 1)
Tuesday, April 17 - Fifth Grade (Part 2)
Wednesday, April 18 - Fourth Grade (Part 1)
Thursday, April 19 - Fourth Grade (Part 2)
Monday, April 23 - Third Grade (Part 1)
Tuesday, April 24 - Third Grade (Part 2)
Science Test
Wednesday, April 25 - Fifth Grade (Part 1)
Thursday, April 26 - Fifth Grade (Part 2)
Dayton Dragons Spring Fundraiser Due THIS FRIDAY
This is the last week to purchase tickets to our Dayton Dragon school fundraiser. The Dragons game is on Saturday, May 19th against the Great Lake Loons. Tickets to the game are only $10 each! The Dayton Dragons will host C.F. Holliday in the lawn section with prominent signage to represent our school. It should be a fun night had by all. All orders must be turned into your child's teacher by THIS FRIDAY, April 20th.
Students who sell 10 tickets will receive a Dayton Dragons ball cap, shirt and bobblehead. Students who sell 20 tickets receive all those items, plus a Dragons scarf, baseball and membership to the Frisch's Dragons Kids Club. Students who sell 30 tickets receive ALL of those items mentioned, plus a Donato's Meet & Eat with the Dayton Dragons players!!!
Wow! What a fun fundraiser for a fun family night at a Dragons game!
Class Pictures Still Availaibe While Supplies Last
Harry Russell's Prom with Mom
Cost: PRE-SALE Tickets~ $10.00 for each Adult and $5.00 for each Child (Presale tickets available through April 13) Admission doubles at the door.
Who: Moms, Grandmas, Aunts, kids ages 3-12 Special
Note: Refreshments and Door Prizes (must be present to win) will be provided
**All Children Must Be Accompanied by a Paying Adult** **NO REFUNDS!**
Mark Your Calendars
Holliday PTO Corner
Mark your calendars for our Breakfast with Buddies on Friday, April 20th at 7:45. More information will be coming home next week so that you can make your reservation. We hope to see you there!
Look for information to come home soon about our Fazoli's Family Night on Tuesday, April 24th. Consider dining in or picking up dinner that night to help support our school and it's students!
For the latest PTO and Holliday news, you can also check us out on Facebook at Holliday PTO!
Holliday Happenings
Plant the Promise Update
We were pretty worried about the tulips that we planted during Red Ribbon Week in October. We were pleasantly surprised, on Friday, to see some of them in full bloom. We are excited to see our "promise" truly blossoming!
Second Grade Blossoms
Butterfly Update in Room 10
A note from Mrs. Longworth: "Our 5 little friends are rapidly growing. They are quite active this morning. The students were very excited to observe how much they've grown and the differences they observed in the caterpillars since Friday!"
Stay tuned for more information as this class project continues!
Dates to Remember
Breakfast with a Buddy - Friday, April 20th, 7:45-8:45 a.m.
Russell's Prom with Mom - Friday, April 20th, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Fazoli's Family Night - Tuesday, April 24th, 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
QPT Day (No School for Students) - Wednesday, May 9th
Rainbow Run - Thursday, May 17th
Math Carnival - Thursday, May 17th
Memorial Day (No School) - May 28th
Last Day for Students - Thursday, May 31st