Holly Hall Elementary
Family Update 05.01.22
A Message from the Principal
Greetings Holly Hall Families,
Welcome to the month of May! We are in the home stretch of the school year with less than 30 days remaining. There are many special events planned, we hope you are able to join us at some of them!
That doesn't mean that learning for the year is over, in fact, this is when we kick into high gear to ensure that students have the skills and strategies to be successful in the next grade level. Interim reports will also be coming home soon, please make sure you stay in contact with your child's teacher to monitor their progress.
Enjoy and have a fabulous week,
Ms. Lowe
Staff Appreciation Week
This week we celebrate our STAFF! While this has traditionally been known as "Teacher Appreciation Week" it is important to note that a successful school takes a village. We celebrate the tireless dedication of our teachers, support staff- paraprofessionals, custodial staff, office staff, nurse, central office personnel and all the folks that come together to help our students succeed. Often it's that one person that gives a little, shows a little extra and makes the connection with a student that makes all the difference in the world.
Staff Appreciation Activities scheduled throughout the week with help from our PTO:
Monday-Eat More Chicken-lunch from Chick-fil-A, thanks to Chick-fil-A for their donation
Tuesday-Taco Tuesday- lunch from administration
Wednesday-”I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream for Ice Cream”
Thursday-”Soda”pendable, Soda & Drinks in the Faculty Room Fridge
Friday-”Sweet Treats”
How can you express appreciation for a staff member who has educated and inspired your child? Here the National PTA offers ideas for parents, students, and schools to say a meaningful "thank you."
Public tributes
- Create a giant staff member thank-you card for display in the school community. Place markers by the card so community members can add their words of thanks.
- Start a "staff member feature" on a school or library bulletin board. Each week or month, profile a different staff member. Include quotes by and about the staff member, as well as their picture, background, hobbies, and philosophy of education. Consider having students conduct the interviews and write the stories. Publish stories throughout the year.
- Plant trees or flowers in public areas or on school grounds in honor of teachers and staff members.
- Ask each staff member what his or her favorite book is and buy a copy for or have a copy donated to the school library. Include in each book a bookplate with the name of the teacher who chose the book.
- Present certificates of appreciation to all staff members, including substitute teachers, aides, and other support staff.
- Take out an ad in the local newspaper to thank the staff members.
Expressions of gratitude
- Put flowers, snacks, and gourmet coffees and teas in the staff lounge during. Place small gifts in each staff person's mailbox.
- Give the staff lounge a makeover-buy new furniture, reupholster old furniture, or give the walls a new coat of paint.
- Hire a massage therapist to give 15-minute head, neck, shoulder, hand, or foot massages to the teachers and staff in the staff' lounge.
- Coordinate a car wash and invite the school staff and teachers to get their vehicles washed for free.
- Establish a fund to enable teachers to take part in lectures and workshops at local colleges or to attend special trainings or conferences.
- Have the students in each class create their own posters thanking their teacher. Take a picture of each student holding his or her sign. Then, put together small photo albums of the thank-you messages for the teachers.
School spirit
- Ask each staff member to complete the phrase, "If I had only one wish, it would be " Provide large sheets of paper and have each class or small group of students illustrate their wish. Display the paintings and drawings in the school.
- Work with groups of students to write, direct, and act out skits that portray "a typical day in the life of..." or "what our day would be like without Ms. or Mr." Present the skits in a classroom program or at a school-wide assembly attended by students, parents, and other community members. There are sure to be some original, humorous, and endearing scenes.
Thanks from parents
- Take time to write personal thank-you notes to your children's teachers and the staff that has made a difference in their life. Also, say thanks the next time you talk to your children's teachers, or send a quick e-mail expressing your gratitude.
- Contribute classroom materials, such as paper, stickers, chalk, stamps, ink pads, or books. Teachers also appreciate gift certificates that help them purchase the little extras needed in their classrooms.
- Use Staff Appreciation Week as a launching point for developing stronger partnerships with teachers. Expressions of appreciation can build mutual respect and open the door to better communication about expectations, student performance, and more.
Straight from the students' mouths
- Make sure staff members hear the value of their work from the students themselves. Have students share thank-you messages with teachers and staff past and present through notes, artwork, videos, stories, or other means.
- Work with your student to develop a list of five nice things they can do for their teachers and staff members. Have each student pledge to do one thing each day during Staff Appreciation Week. Be sure to help students identify realistic things they can do.
Community support.
- Ask local businesses to each adopt a staff member for the week and display students' drawings, cards, and stories about that teacher in a store window.
- Have community centers, businesses, and families hang signs and banners that give thanks to staff. Place additional thank-you messages on community marquees.
- Partner with local restaurants, coffee shops, and stores for a "free item for staff" day during Staff Appreciation Week.
- Place handouts at local businesses to remind everyone to thank an educator.
Awards
- Nominate staff for awards and other types of recognition at the state and national level.
- Donate money to a teacher scholarship fund or an education-oriented charity in honor of the staff at your school.
- Become active in sharing with local government officials about the importance of the educational system and funding.
Prize Bingo
Pre K & Kindergarten Registration for 22-23 Now Open!
Do you have a child at home that will be 5 years old by September 1st? Yippee!! They will be eligible for Kindergarten registration which opens April 1st.
All materials to register are found online, go to https://www.ccps.org/domain/50 for more information.
AVID Elementary
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NO LEFT TURN-Car Loop Change
Thank you for your cooperation.
BVP Enrollment Support:
A voluntary information night will be held on April 25th at the George Washington Carver Center, located at 201 Booth Street Elkton, MD 21921. That session will be held in the Board Room at Carver Center in Elkton at 6:30 PM. If parents are unable to attend the session in person, it will be livestreamed and recorded. The recording will be posted to our webpage. https://www.ccps.org/bvp.
Important Information for 5th Graders Who Will Attend Bo Manor Middle Next Year
Counselor’s Corner
Counselor’s Corner
Career Day- May 10th, 1:00-2:45
We are looking for volunteers who would like to share their career with the children of Holly Hall Elementary School. Our goal is to have as many careers represented as possible so that students can learn about all of the career choices out there from “real people, doing real jobs”. If you would like to be a part of this valuable experience, please complete the form below and return it to the office. You will be contacted regarding the exact time and format of the program. You will be giving several short presentations to small groups of students.
Career Day Guest Speaker Flyer
Upcoming Spirit Days
Career and College Awareness Week:
May 9th Dress for success/dress like your favorite teacher
May 10th Career dress-up day- We’ve got big dreams!
May 11th College t-shirt day
May 12th Wear camouflage to represent our military
May 13th It all starts here- wear your HH spirit wear!
APRIL PBIS News!!! READ ALL ABOUT IT!
157 Holly Hall Herons earned sunshine calls!
190 Holly Hall Herons filled their passport and picked a prize from the Heron Market!
Thank you to our 5th grade PBIS Leaders!
Elyani Lopez Garcia,Kaylynn Wood, and Abby Guns
YMCA Before & After Care
Elementary Tutoring
Breakfast & Lunch menu week of 5/02
Monday: Cereal
Chicken nuggets or sloppy joe sandwich
Tuesday: Crumb cake
Mac-n-cheese or Chicken drumstick
Wednesday: Benefit Bars
Meatball sub or Corn dog
Thursday: Cinnamon rolls
Burger or Mozzarella sticks
Friday: Poptarts
Pizza ripper or Fish filet
Important Dates to Remember:
5/02 ALICE Drill in the afternoon-our campus will be closed 30 minutes before and after; this is a CHANGE IN DATE, Davies/Polansky to Fair Hill, MCAP Testing 4th and 5th (9:30-11:00)
5/03 Button to Fair Hill, MCAP Testing 4h and 5th (9:30-11:30)
- 05/05 Spring Concert @ 6:30 pm
- 05/06 MCAP Testing 4th and 5th (9:30-11:00), Early Dismissal Day @ 1:30 pm
5/09 Interim period ends, MCAP ELA Day 3 grades 4 & 5,
5/10 MCAP ELA Day 4 grades 4 & 5, Career Day-pm
5/11 PTO Bingo 5:30-7:30-volunteers needed!!! Great Theme Prize Baskets!
5/12 MCAP ELA Day 3, grades 3/4, Bo Manor to visit 5th grade 1:00-2:00, Interims go home
5/13 FIT Team @ 8:15 am, MCAP ELA Day 4 grades 3&4
5/16 MCAP Math Day 1 & 2, grades 4 & 5
5/17 MCAP Math Day 3 & 4, grades 4 & 5, Careers on Wheels-PM, PTO Mtg 5-6
5/19 Mitchell/Vanaskey to Fairhill, MCAP Math Day 1 & 2, grades 3 & 4
5/20 MCAP Math Day 3 & 4, grades 3 & 4
5/24 Virtual Summer School Mtg @ 8:15, CERT @ 8:15
5/27 Fun & Fitness Day-
Time/Grade Level
9:30-11:004 & 5
11:45-1:152&3
1:30-3:00K & 1
- 6/02 5th Grade Class Trip
- 6/9 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony @ 9:30 am
- 6/9 PTO Meeting @ 5:00 pm
Holly Hall Elementary School
Email: llowe@ccps.org
Website: https://www.ccps.org/domain/113
Location: 233 White Hall Rd, Elkton, MD 21921
Phone: 41099665050
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Holly-Hall-Elementary-896133163796198
Twitter: @HollyHallElem