HES List Server Message
November 17, 2017
Hello Holland Elementary Parents,
Here are a few reminders for next week with our early dismissals, days off, conferences, and report cards:
Early Dismissals
Students will have an early dismissal on Monday, November 20th (PM Kindergarten attends) and Tuesday, November 21st (AM Kindergarten attends). Also, school will be closed for students on Wednesday, November 22nd through Friday, November 24th.
Conferences
Parent-Teacher conferences will take place on Monday, November 20th through Wednesday, November 22nd. The late night for conferences will be on Monday evening, and parents should have received a confirmation regarding individual conference times.
In addition, our gym teacher, Mr. Johnson, will be available on Tuesday, November 21st to watch school-aged children while parents attend their child's conference. This will be from 1:00-4:00 on this day only, as the children can play in the gym during this time. This should eliminate the need for a babysitter or it may allow both parents to attend the conference.
Report Cards
Please note that report cards will not be available for printing in time for parent conferences. The teachers will not be able to print report cards until November 22nd at 4:00 pm when the information becomes available on the Home Access Center (HAC). This means that parents will not have a hard copy of their child’s report card prior to conferences. If there are any questions about report cards after they become available, you can always contact the teacher for a follow-up meeting or discussion.
This week in pictures at Holland Elementary School
Student Council Meeting
Firefighter Dad Visiting Second Grade
Kindergarten Veteran's Day Show Last Friday
PTO Pie Sale
Mitten Tree
Holland Elementary students and staff are participating in a service project based on the book The Mitten Tree. It is a story about a woman named Sarah who anonymously knitted mittens for the neighborhood children. Sarah would place mittens on a tree and the children would help themselves to a pair.
Kindly help our project by donating new mittens, new gloves, and new hats to keep little hands and heads warm this winter! All donations will be given to children who reside in our own community.
Children can place these items on our “Mitten Tree” that will be located at the front of the school after the Thanksgiving Break. Donations will be accepted until the holiday break. Thank you for your generosity!
Holland Elementary STEM Announcement
Our STEM Club will be starting up again, and it is open to HES students in grades 2 - 6. The program runs in four-week sessions and takes place before school. Holland Curiosity is designed for grades 4-6; Little Leaves is designed for grades 2-3.
If your child is interested in participating in our STEM program, and you are able to provide transportation to school on STEM mornings, please fill out the form that was sent home. You can also find the form HERE. Our schedule will be posted shortly, but all classes will take place at 8:20AM before school. All forms are due by Wednesday, November 22nd.
Author Greg Pizzoli - Book Order
Soft Pretzel Sale on Friday Mornings - $.50 Each
Announcements
PTO Clothing Drive
The PTO clothing drive will be taking place on Saturday, December 2nd from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm in the front of the school in the Bus Circle. This is a great time to go through items in your house to make room for new items coming this holiday season. For more details about what can be collected, please click HERE.
A one-day shotgun only hunt will be taking place in Tyler State Park on Wednesday, December 6th. Also, an archery hunt will take place in the park north of Dairy Hill Trail to include the Covered Bridge area from December 26th through January 27th. More information can be found at the following link: One Day Deer Hunt_Tyler Park.
HES Spirit Wear
HES Spirit Wear is available for purchase in the Online Store through November 27th. Visit the PTO website for more information or contact Dot Langley with any questions.
Operation Gratitude
We collected about 300 pounds of candy! With both boxes just under 30 pounds each, Mrs. Post's first grade class and Ms. Carmen's third grade class win in a tie! The PTO will be providing both classes with a pizza party. Thank you to all students, parents and teachers on an awesome job!
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
November 20th is the HES Annual Teacher Appreciation Luncheon. If you’d like to make a dish or dessert of your family’s favorite recipe to share with the staff at HES, you can drop it off in the office on November 20th between 9-12pm.
The PTO is also looking for volunteers to help set up, serve, and clean up. A Sign-Up Genius will be sent out soon for volunteers. Email tara4acts@gmail.com with the name of the dish you’ll be making. Thank you.
CR Media Festival Promotional Design Contest
This year's Elementary Media Festival Promotional Design Contest opens October 1st, with a deadline of December 1st. All students, grades K-6, are eligible to submit an entry. For additional details, please click on the following LINK.
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 2017-18 calendar.
Chartwells
Click on the following link to access the monthly menu online: http://crsd.nutrislice.com/.
Upcoming Dates
- Monday, November 20th - Early Dismissal (Parent/Teacher Conferences) - PM Kindergarten Attends
- Tuesday, November 21st - Early Dismissal (Parent/Teacher Conferences) - AM Kindergarten Attends
- Wednesday, November 22nd - No School (Parent/Teacher Conferences)
- Wednesday, November 22nd - Report Cards Available on HAC at 4:00 pm (Grades 3-6)
- Thursday, November 23rd - No School - Thanksgiving Break
- Friday, November 24th - No School - Thanksgiving Break
- Saturday, December 2nd - PTO Clothing Drive, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Monday, December 4th - 8th - Holiday Shop
- Thursday, December 14th - Holiday Choral and Instrumental Concert, 7:00 pm
- Thursday, December 21st - Spirit Day - Wear Cozy for the First Day of Winter!
- Friday, December 22nd - Last Day Before Winter Break
E-Friday Folder
PTO Clothing Drive
One Day Deer Hunt_Tyler Park
Mitten Tree Activity
Holland Elementary STEM Announcement
Author Greg Pizzoli Book Order Form
Teacher Luncheon Volunteer Request
Promotional Design Contest Flyer 2017-18
Why Is Thanksgiving Important?
Teaching Children about Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a special holiday: a whole day focused on spending time with loved ones and being thankful without much of the commercialism that has crept into many other holidays. But, before you pull up to the table to enjoy your delicious Thanksgiving feast, consider the opportunities this day presents to teach children about the important values of Thanksgiving, such as thankfulness, gratitude, and family.
Here are a few tips to teach and model important Thanksgiving lessons during the holiday:
- Talk about why we celebrate Thanksgiving. Connect your celebration to the original story of the fall harvest celebration that brought together struggling, starving Pilgrims and generous Native Americans.
- Turn the television off during family time. Yes, there are the parades, football games, and specials, but try to keep most of Thanksgiving about the conversation and time spent with loved ones.
- Talk about family traditions and tell stories. If your celebration involves multiple generations or multiple families, talk about traditions, "the good old days," and your own childhood. Stories teach children about life and history.
- Put aside differences. Families can be wonderful and enjoyable, but tension and stress are often a part of family get-togethers. Vow to put aside differences on Thanksgiving and focus on the aspects of your family for which you are grateful. While easier said than done, this provides an excellent model for children as they learn about relationships and family.
- Talk about your Thanksgiving feast. Talk to children about where food comes from and how it was prepared. Everyone can share what their favorite food is and why.
- Be thankful. Focus on the things you are thankful for; ask everyone at the table to say what they are thankful for or make a list of what your family is thankful for. To take this gratitude lesson to the next level, you could perhaps even hang poster board on the wall and ask everyone to write things they are thankful for throughout the day.
- Share & donate. Thanksgiving is a celebration of sharing and abundance. Develop a tradition of sharing with those who have less and involve children in contributing to a food shelter or other charities. This can help children to be thankful for what they have and learn the importance of helping others.
- Create something for Thanksgiving together. Whether you're cooking with your children or creating a craft, involving kids in the preparation or an activity is a great way to celebrate and enjoy family time. Don’t worry if the potatoes have a lump or two; the memory-making experience is worth it.
- Have fun. Sometimes children spend long hours at the kid’s table while grown-ups talk and talk. Be sure fun family activities and enjoying one another is a top priority on Thanksgiving.
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