Hollydale HERO Highlights
A news publication for the parents and students of Hollydale
Home of the Heroes
Email: ramirez26@gresham.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.gresham.k12.or.us/hdes
Location: 505 SW Birdsdale Dr, Gresham, OR 97080
Phone: 503-661-6226
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HollydaleElementarySchool
Twitter: @Hollydale_ES
Message from the Principal 2/10/2022
NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING WEEK
On behalf of the entire Hollydale Community I would like to thank our counselor, Mrs. Fitch, for all the important work she does for us!
Mrs. Fitch works with students in classrooms, small groups, and as individuals. The support she gives to students with school situations, home life, and with friends is such important work! We appreciate all she does for us and our community.
THANK YOU, MRS. FITCH!!!
Jessica Ramirez
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
- Monday February 21, 2022 NO SCHOOL Presidents Day
- Thursday March 10, 2022 NO SCHOOL Grading Day
- Friday March 11, 2022 NO SCHOOL C&I Day
- SPRING BREAK MARCH 21st - 25th NO SCHOOL
- Thursday March 31, 2022 In-District transfer Request Deadline
- Wednesday April 20, 2022 Immunization Exclusion Date (Subject to change)
- Connect to Kindergarten April 20, 2022 4:00-5:30pm
Random Act of Kindness Week
Next week is Random Act Of Kindness Week. This is a wonderful opportunity for kids to learn about how simple kindnesses can help create inclusive spaces, increase good feelings, and support a culture of positivity. We will be encouraging students to think about ways they can be kind to others not only next week, but always. Even small kindnesses, like opening a door for someone, giving someone a compliment, or helping with a chore at home, can brighten someone's day. If your child does a kindness for someone during the week, they can write about it on a paper heart at school, and we'll put all the hearts up in the hallway. If you want to do some kindness activities at home, you can check out the website below for lots of good information and ideas. As always, let me know if you have any questions or need any support with your student.
Speed Racers Returns to Hollydale Monday, February 14!!
We are excited to announce that after a long absence we will be restarting the Speed Racers program at lunch recess! This is an opportunity for students at ALL grade levels to walk or run laps on the paved track during their lunch recess and earn rewards for completing miles. Rewards include foot-shaped charms to wear on a lanyard or bracelet, stickers, pencils, water bottles, and T-shirts — just to name a few.
We need your help! Please email Julie Melton at melton10@gresham.k12.or.us if would like to volunteer or have any questions.
- Volunteers are needed at least one day per week from 11am - 1pm during lunch recess to tally cards as students run/walk laps around the track. Our goal is to offer this recess option to students 5 days per week!
- Volunteers can work in a two-person team.
- There may also be the option to work on some of the prep at home.
- We will be supplying all of the materials, prepped and ready to go at 10:50am at the office window in the vestibule.
Recess Start Time (Each lunch recess is 20 minutes - Pick up supplies at 10:50am)
First Grade 11am
Kindy 11:20am
Third Grade 11:40am
Second Grade 12pm
Fifth Grade 12:20pm
Fourth Grade 12:40pm
We will have a brief volunteer orientation next week. More information will be emailed soon.
Diaper Drive for the Community
Connect to kindergarten
If you or someone you know has a student who will be attending Hollydale as a kindergartener in the fall please mark your calendar!! We will be hosting a Connect to Kindergarten event Wednesday, April 20, 2022. More details to come.
REMINDER: School starts at 8:35am!!!
ALL students need to be in class, in their seats, and ready to learn when the final bell rings at 8:35am or they are considered tardy to school. Doors open at 8:15am, and there is a warning bell at 9:28am.
Free Breakfast is served every morning to all students who wish to eat but they must be here in time to eat, cleanup and get to class by 8:35am!
Parent Requests for In-District Transfers - Deadline is March 31, 2022
The Gresham-Barlow School District will accept in-district transfer requests for the 2022-2023 school year during the month of March only.
If you live within the Gresham-Barlow district and want your child to attend a Gresham-Barlow school outside of your attendance area, you need to request an in-district transfer. If your student currently has an in-district transfer and is moving from elementary to middle or middle to high, please submit a new request.
A digital transfer request form will be available on the Transfers section of the district website, http://gresham.k12.or.us/Page/2249. The link to this form can also be emailed to you directly if you request it from any GBSD school or district office. Forms must be submitted by March 31, 2022.
You will be notified in writing after review of all requests. Please note: kindergarten and first grade requests may not be decided upon until late summer after elementary registration. For further information, contact the Gresham-Barlow School District Office at 503-261-4575.
Immunization Exlcusion Day
Immunization Exclusion Day is April 20, 2022.
Your student(s) should be up to date with any of their required vaccinations to remain in school by April 20, 2022. If your child has recently received their vaccinations, or if you would like to check the status on your child's vaccination record, you can email Jessica Nguyen @ nguyen74@gresham.k12.or.us or feel free to contact the office at (503) 661-6226.
Here are some available School Based Health Clinics.
CONNECT WITH THE PRINCIPAL
Email: ramirez26@gresham.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.gresham.k12.or.us/hdes
Phone: 503-661-6226