HES List Server Message
March 8, 2018
REMINDER: Friday, March 9th - Early Dismissal - AM Kindergarten Attends
CR Kindergarten and 1st Grade Registration Night Cancelled Tonight - Registration Rescheduled for Thursday, March 15th from 6:00 through 8:00 p.m.
Hello Holland Elementary Families,
Snow days can often bring rest and relaxation, but the last few storms have brought numerous challenges to the HES community. Please feel free to reach out to me if your family is in need or you know of a family in need.
As a result of the missed days of school, several events have been rescheduled. Here is a list of upcoming events:
- Girl and Special Guy Dance (Formerly Father-Daughter) - Currently still on for Friday, March 9th
- Kindergarten/First Grade Registration - Evening session rescheduled for Thursday, March 15th (6-8pm). Day session still scheduled for Friday, March 9th (1:30-3:30pm)
- Program Planning Meeting for Sixth Grade Parents - Rescheduled for Wednesday, March 14th or Special Session for HES Parents on Tuesday, March 20th
We also have our production of Willy Wonka Jr. scheduled for this Monday, March 12th and Wednesday, March 14th. Any changes in the performance schedule due to inclement weather will be communicated as soon as they are determined.
Thanks so much for your patience and flexibility.
Read Across America Day at HES (March 2nd)
Social Studies Coordinator, Mr. Hentz
Math Specialist, Mr. Rooney
Tina Tranauskas from Travis Manion Foundation
This Week in Pictures at HES
Willy Wonka Jr - March 12th and 14th
The public sale for tickets for the show begins at 7pm this evening (Thursday, March 8th) and can be purchased at the following LINK. Parents of students in the play should have received a link for pre-sale tickets.
There is a fee for the service to facilitate the Reserved Seating process. The seats that you purchase are assigned to your family. Although it is an option to print tickets, please just print the receipt and bring it to the show as a backup. We will be sending home pre-printed tickets the days of each show.
Families with small children: ALL children must have a reserved seat with families or may sit on the lap of a parent/guardian. There is no small child viewing area. Strollers should be left in the hallway or cafeteria. We are at full capacity and have limited space for movement around the seating area.
STEM Program Updates
The STEM program resumes in March after the play performances. Dates and details to be posted soon!
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 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!
Here are some links that can be found on the HES website:
2018 HES Science Fair Permission Slip
What to Expect at the 2018 Science Fair
2018 HES Science Fair Parent Reference
List of Science Fair Project Ideas: http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/science_project_ideas.php
Holland Elementary Science Fair Sample Display Board Guidelines
Students may begin picking up their tri-fold boards in the office.
Friday, March 23rd is the FINAL day to register for the Science Fair.
More details and forms can be found here: https://www.crsd.org/Page/28593
Mathical Book Winners
Mathical has just announced the award-winning books for 2018! At the elementary level, the Mathical winners include A Hundred Billion Trillion Stars, Sheep Won’t Sleep and Baby Goes to Market. Please see the link below for all of the Mathical book prizes awarded by the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI), in partnership with the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), and in coordination with the Children’s Book Council (CBC). The prize spans ages 2-18, with honors awarded for Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2, and Pre-Kindergarten titles.
2018 CRSD Summer Academic and STEM Academy
The Council Rock School District will be holding summer school, offering a variety of academic programs for students entering grades K-8. Programs run between July 2nd and July 26th. Please use the link for registration paperwork and a clear description of all program offerings and dates. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Robert Francis, Director of Summer Programs (rfrancis@crsd.org).
Operation Helping Hand
It is a sad fact that 16% of children in Bucks County are considered food insecure, negatively impacting their development and learning. Operation Helping Hand is a way to combat that and a powerful learning opportunity for students.
United Way of Bucks County (UW Bucks), Bucks County Opportunity Council (BCOC), and Inspire Federal Credit Union are teaming up for Operation Helping Hand (OHH) 2018, with the goal of collecting 67,000 lbs of food for your local food pantries.
Holland Elementary School will be participating in Operation Helping Hand. Families can participate by sending in a donation of non-perishable food on Wednesday, March 14th. Below is a link that provides more details and a list of items being collected.
PTO Coach Bag Bingo Fundraiser
The PTO Coach Bag Bingo Fundraiser will be on Saturday, May 19th at 6:30pm at Our Lady Help of Christians (1500 Marian Road, Abington, PA19001).
Doors open at 6:30 pm and bingo will begin at 8 pm. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at door. There will be 10 rounds of bingo, door prizes, raffles, and a 50/50. The PTO will be selling extra bingo cards and bonus round cards (game #11) all night. This is a BYOB event. Feel free to invite your friends!
Reserve your spot before March 20th and get THREE extra cards for game/games of your choice. (Bonus round not included in early reservation)
Reserve a table of 6 ($210) must be paid in full to hold table, everyone at the table will get a free 50/50 ticket. Email Kristinajoyce08@gmail.com for ticket info or questions.
Main Street Voices Poetry Contest
Main Street Voices Poetry Contest will be open to all residents of Bucks County, with monetary awards given to entries in the adult and student categories. The contest will be judged by four talented, award-winning poets, including three former Bucks County Poet Laureates.
Our student categories are Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-9 and Grades 10-12. Poetry entries are due April 16, 2018.
We invite you to join us at the awards ceremony to be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the James Lorah House, 132 North Main Street, Doylestown. Attendees will enjoy poetry read by all of our winners, as well as refreshments and an opportunity to meet these talented poets.
You can find the Contest Guidelines and Forms at the following link:
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 Friday, March 9th (1:30- 3:30 PM) and Thursday, March 15th (6 PM-8 PM) and at Holland Elementary School. Parents may also register online. After March 15th, 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.
Upcoming Dates
- Friday, March 9th (1:30 PM-3:30 PM) and Thursday, March 15th (6:00 PM-8:00 PM) - Kindergarten and First Grade Registration
- Friday, March 9th - Early Dismissal (AM Kindergarten Attends)
- Friday, March 9th - Girl and Special Guy Dance
- Monday, March 12th and Wednesday, March 14th - Willy Wonka Jr. Evening Performances, 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, March 13th - Book Bowl at CR South
- Friday, March 16th - Mother-Son Night Out
- 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 10-12, 2018 - Grades 3-6
- Math, April 17-18, 2018 - Grades 3-6
- Science, April 24-25, 2018 - Grade 4
- Make-up Window: April 30, 2018 thru May 4, 2018
E-Friday Folder
Main Street Voices Poetry Contest Entry Form
HES Coach Bag Bingo Registration 2018
Previous Flyers:
Mathical Book Winners 2018
BucksFit 5K Run 1K Fun Run
Bucks County Pre-K Counts Application
2018 Summer Academy and STEM Academy Registration Packet
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