HES List Server Message
September 1, 2017
Hello Holland Elementary Parents,
It was so nice to see so many children and their families at our Meet and Greet activities on Thursday. The Holland staff and I appreciate everyone who was able to come to school to meet their new teacher and check out their classroom. We're putting the finishing touches on the school to make it all ready for children on Tuesday. And after working with the staff this week, I know that we're all so excited for the first day!
Back to School Nights
Our annual Back-to-School Nights are scheduled for Wednesday, September 6th for kindergarten and grades fourth through sixth, and on Thursday, September 7th for grades first through third.
Parents are invited to meet with their child(ren)’s teachers and learn about classroom protocol and procedures. Our format is listed below and it is designed to provide parents with an opportunity to see at least two teachers who work with your child, and I encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to meet them.
6:00-6:50 – Non-Homeroom Teacher Presentations
7:00-8:00 – Homeroom Teachers presentations in their assigned rooms.
Please note that Learning Support teachers will be available on the evening of their assigned grade. In addition, teachers in the Intensive Learning Support and Autistic Support programs will be available on varying evenings and have communicated with parents regarding their schedules.
Arrival and Dismissal Reminders
Here are a few reminders about the arrival and dismissal of students:
- Parents are encouraged to double check bus pick-up and drop-off times on the Home Access Center during the Labor Day Weekend, as changes may occur with pick-up and/or drop-off times.
- Please be patient with our transportation department. It usually takes about two weeks to finalize bus routes. If you have any questions or concerns after the first couple few weeks of school, please contact the Council Rock Transportation Department at 215-944-1010.
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Typically on the first few days of school, dismissal can take a few extra minutes. It is really helpful when parents review the plan with their children regarding how they are going home (bus rider, car rider, walker, etc.).
- Please do not drop your children off at school in the morning before 8:50 a.m. as there is no adult supervision available until that time.
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During our arrival, children who are car riders should always exit on the passenger side of the vehicle to entirely avoid incoming traffic. In addition, parents are not permitted to pass another vehicle while children are attempting to exit.
- During dismissal, parents of children who are car riders should display a placard on the dashboard of their car so it is easily visible through the windshield to the supervising adults. Placards will be coming home during the first days of school.
Parent-Student Handbook
Although there are some items in the new handbook that are specific to Holland Elementary School and remained unchanged (dismissal procedures and Positive Behavior Support Plan), there are a few pieces of information that are somewhat new or revised. So, I encourage parents to review the new handbook with their child(ren). This is also an optimal way to have students get back into "school mode."
You can view the revised handbook at the following LINK.
PTO Information
Signing up for the PTO has never been easier!
Click on the link below and “Join Today." You can also pay for your classroom party dues as well. One stop shopping and you're one step closer to finishing that Back to School to-do list. We will also be collecting membership dues and classroom party fees during both back to school nights and during the ice cream social as well.
We are so excited to start another great year with the staff, students, and community of HES!!
Announcements
Personal Electronic Educational Agreement
If your child would like to bring a Nook or Kindle to school, please sign the Personal Electronic Educational Agreement found in the HES homepage and return it to school at your convenience.
Supply Lists
The link to supply lists can be found on the school’s home page.
Please click on this LINK to learn more about Pennsylvania’s Free and Reduced Lunch Program. Applications will be distributed in hard copy to students during the first week of school and will be posted to our school website.
Healthy Snacks Letter
As a district, we must promote healthy eating habits, as good nutrition and exercise are critical to the wellness of students. For these reasons, and to accommodate the increasing number of students’ medical and food allergy needs, we are promoting healthy food choices during our elementary classroom parties. You can read more information about these guidelines at the following LINK.
Chartwell’s Lunch Prices 2017-18
The lunch prices for the 2017-2018 school year remain the same as last year – elementary lunch is $2.85. Also, milk remains priced at $0.55.
Please visit the Volunteer link regarding information on volunteer clearances.
Click on the following LINK to access the 2017-18 calendar.
Chartwells
Click on the following link to access the monthly menu online: http://crsd.nutrislice.com/.
Upcoming Dates
- Tuesday, September 5th – First Day of School
- Wednesday, September 6th, 7:00 – Back to School Night – Grades Kindergarten, Fourth through Sixth
- Thursday, September 7th, 7:00 – Back to School Night – Grades First through Third
- Friday, September 8th – PTO Back to School Social, 6:00-8:00
- Friday, September 15th - Picture Day
- Monday, September 18th - Picture Day Make-Ups
- Thursday, September 21st and Friday, September 22nd - Holiday - No School
E-Friday Folder
Back to School Night Parent Letter 2017
Previous Flyers:
CR Community Aquatics Fall Brochure 2017
Healthy Snacks Memo 2017
2017 Fire Safety Contest Invite and Rules
Council Rock District Calendar 2017-2018
Attendance Letter to Parents 2017-2018
The end of summer can be a bitter-sweet time of the year for children and their parents. And there are often butterflies the night before the first day of school. Remind your children of all of the wonderful memories that they made at school last year while reinforcing that they'll have a chance to see old friends and opportunities to make new ones.
The staff and I are really looking forward to such a great school year with the children, and we'll see parents next week. Enjoy the Labor Day weekend!
Joe MacClay
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