Holly Academy News & Views
October 28, 2022
As we wind down the first marking period, I do so with the utmost respect for the staff here at Holly Academy. When an administrator begins in a new school the learning curve is always a steep one. I fully expected to have to hit the ground running and learn as I go. I have devoted much of the past marking period to establishing relationships with staff, students, and parents. I believe that to be successful in my role this relationship building will be the catalyst for success in this and future years. Through my interactions with staff, I have been blown away by the adherence to excellence by all. I have witnessed high expectations as the norm, in turn, our Huskies step up to the plate academically and behaviorally. The culture here at HA is the catalyst for securing our place as an academic leader in Southeast Michigan. I am proud to be a Husky!
Dismissal Etiquette
Happy Halloween Monday
Happy Halloween weekend! School is in full swing now and the students are finishing up the 1st marking period. It is hard to believe that we are a quarter of the way done with the school year. The staff has continued to work on the curriculum and these are the areas that were focused on this week:
We completed our math curriculum professional development on October 25th. Lots of new resources were provided to the teachers and they had an opportunity to network with one another.
Tina Craven and the Intervention Team conducted data drops for all grade levels. These are another reason Holly Academy is special. I was impressed to see the amount of dedication that was given to each and every student in our school. Every student's NWEA data was evaluated and staff worked on making interventions and strategies to assist every student in their academic journey.
Number Sense November
Number Sense November starts Tuesday! There will be daily activities revolving around math for the entire month. Thank you to Mrs. Mison and our math committee for planning such a fun month! Dare to be remarkable!
HAEF Fall Event
You asked...We listened! New date for the Casino Bus Fundraiser. The event will now be on December 3rd, 1pm-9pm. Register by November 18th to join the fun.
The $40 per person fee includes $20 in Play, $10 in Food, and $10 in Bingo plus fun on the bus there and back.
Registration link:
Art to Remember
Hi families and friends,
Earlier this month most of our Huskies created artwork that was sent to Art to Remember. Holly Academy PTO is participating in a creative fundraiser with Art to Remember that allows you to purchase keepsake products customized with your child's art. There are over 60 products and many are less than $15. These make great gifts and a percentage of every purchase goes right back to our school. Click on the link below and enter the online order code shown on your child's order form or search for your child's artwork. Then, have fun shopping!
https://arttoremember.com/school/N95Q5E
2022-23 Yearbooks
Don't miss your opportunity to purchase your 2022-23 Yearbook at the "Early Bird Special" price. The special pricing only lasts until November 23rd!
Popcorn Volunteers Needed
2022-23 PTO Volunteer Opportunities
HOLLY ACADEMY PTO IRON ON UNIFORM PATCHES
Uniform patches can be ironed onto clothing items to make them dress code appropriate.
Examples:
- Add the patch to a crewneck sweatshirt (approved dress code colors only)
- Add the patch to a zip-up fleece jacket (approved dress code colors only)
If you have any questions regarding the patches, please email pto.hollyacademy@gmail.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Oct. 31 - Happy Halloween
- Nov. 1 - Picture re-take day
- Nov. 4 - PTO dress-down day, $1.00
- Nov. 9 - PTO meeting at 8:00am in the auditorium
- Nov. 11 - PBIS dress-down day, $1.00
- Nov. 11 - Dress in red, white, blue, or camouflage for Veterans Day
- Nov. 16 - Board of Directors meeting at 5:30pm in media center
- Nov. 18 - PTO dress-down day, $1.00
- Nov. 21 - Half day of school, dismiss at 11:30am
- Nov. 21- Parent/teacher conferences 1:00-4:30pm & 5:30-8:00pm
- Nov. 22 - Half day of school, dismiss at 11:30am
- Nov. 22 - Parent/teacher conferences 1:00-4:30pm
- Nov. 23 - Half day of school, dismiss at 11:30am
- Nov. 24 - Happy Thanksgiving!
- Nov. 25 - No school
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Email: info@hollyacademy.org
Website: www.hollyacademy.org
Location: 820 Academy Road, Holly, MI, USA
Phone: 248-634-5554
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Twitter: @hollyacademymi