HES List Server Message
January 26, 2018
Hello Holland Elementary Families,
I hope that all of you are doing well. As you can imagine, there was a lot of excitement at school this week over the Eagles as they head to the Super Bowl. There was an abundance of green jerseys on Monday morning, and the light banter has begun with the lone Patriots fan on the staff. She's from New England, so we have to respect that, but the children (and I) are still giving her the business on a routine basis.
We let the children know that the school was Going Green (Eagles gear and anything green) on the two Fridays before the Super Bowl. It's an exciting time, and hopefully it ends up being a moment that some students will never forget.
This week in pictures at Holland Elementary School
Eagles Spirit!
First Graders Sharing Their Book Bag Projects
Willy Wonka Jr. Rehearsal
Author/Illustrator Jennifer Hansen Rolli Inspiring K-2 Students
SECOND MARKING PERIOD REPORT CARDS
Report Cards will be open to view on Thursday, February 8th. After 4:00 pm, parents of students in grades kindergarten through six will be able to log onto their account on the Home Access Center (HAC) and view their child’s report card.
STEM Program Updates
Please note that there will not be STEM Club on Friday, February 2nd
If you would like to try our STEM activities at home, check out the HOLLAND STEM web page to download the worksheets and investigations.
The National Education Association has a comprehensive list of STEM resources for students, parents, and families. Check out the list and explore the free opportunities and materials available so that you can continue the STEM learning at home!
Keep in Touch with Holland STEM! Sign up at https://www.remind.com/join/h6cge8 to receive important STEM notifications, such as meeting dates, times, and any schedule changes! REMIND directions are also posted on the site! You can also follow the link on our website under the “Our School” tab.
Thank you for your support, and please email amangold@crsd.org with any questions.
Nickels for Nico
Students are asked to consider donating their spare change or consider sending any monetary donation. With these donations, Patrick will purchase new books for Nico's school in his memory.
Students can locate specific classroom containers in the cafeteria at lunch and put in spare change next week (January 29th through February 2nd). The class with the most amount of money raised at the end of the week will receive an extra gym period with Mr. MacClay. Thank you for your generosity and help.
STEAM Saturdays
STEAM Saturdays is an out-of-school program designed to engage students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. The goal is to inspire and encourage interest within our future generations in STEAM related skills and occupations by developing their 21st century skills such as advanced problem solving, collaboration and teamwork, creativity and imagination, and critical thinking.
Each Saturday session will engage students in a different STEAM topic: engineering and design thinking, robotics and computer coding, and making (creativity, invention, production). Students will be fully engaged in hands-on, interactive learning with the classrooms facilitated by Pennsylvania-certified teachers.
FOR: Students currently enrolled in grades 1 through 8 (program groups will be organized into classrooms by grades 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, and 7-8)
Dates: Saturday, March 3, 2018: Engineering and Design Challenges
Saturday, March 10, 2018: Robotics and Coding Activities
Saturday, March 17, 2018: Maker Kids (Invention, Making, and Sparking Creativity)
TIME: 8:30am to 11:30am
PLACE: Bucks County Intermediate Unit, 705 N. Shady Retreat Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901
COST: $47 per Saturday (fee includes all Eventbrite processing fees, instruction, materials, snack, and take-home information for families)
NOTE: Each Saturday will need to be registered for individually:
Engineering and Design Challenges
Robotics and Coding Activities
PTO Tricky Tray
For those who may be new to the district and or the school, below is information about the Holland PTO's Tricky Tray event. This is one of the PTO's biggest fundraising event of the year. It will take place on February 23rd, and 24th. All proceeds go to the Holland PTO and are used to service the school and our students. Last year’s proceeds from this event enabled us to buy 60 new chrome books, 2 charging stations and so much more.
- Tricky Tray is a silent raffle auction that takes place in the gym of the school. Parents and the local community donate gift certificates, money, and specific items to be raffled off on February 23rd and 24th.
- Tickets may be purchased during a pre-sale online and at the event. Ticket pricing and purchasing details to come.
- There will also be an option to purchase 50/50 raffle tickets as well as premium tickets for premium trays.
- The Tricky Tray committee will provide all families with a tray, and families may choose to donate.
- You do not need to be present at the calling of the winners to win your tray.
- This success of this event is reliant on the school community and volunteers. A sign up genius will be going out to the school community as we get closer to the event.
- Specific dates, ticket prices, tray delivery, drop off dates, and event times will be coming home with your children, sent in email form, displayed online, and on the HES Facebook page in the weeks to come.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to:
Katey Kelly katey_levin@yahoo.com
Deb Salamon debsalamon@gmail.com
Ed Salamon ed.salamon@gmail.com
PTO Soft Pretzel Sale - Fridays Before School! $.50 each
Announcements
Last week, I shared a picture of some HES sixth graders who gave their time to attend the CR Day of CARE at the MLK Day of Service. These students participated in a variety of tasks to help those in need, and I want to give kudos to these awesome students:
- Brandon Tetreault
- Ekan Zharsky
- Julia Rhodes
- Winston Wang
- Danielle DiDomenico
- Swara Patel
HES Twitter
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Reminder! Clearances for Volunteers
Please visit the Volunteer link regarding information on volunteer clearances.
Click on the following link to access the monthly menu online: http://crsd.nutrislice.com/.
Upcoming Dates
- Wednesday, February 14th - Valentines Classroom Parties
- Friday, February 16th - No School for Students - Teacher In-Service Day
- Monday, February 19th - No School for Students - Presidents' Day
PSSA Dates:
- English/Language Arts, April 9-13, 2018 - Grades 3-6
- Math, April 16-20, 2018 - Grades 3-6
- Science, April 23 – 27, 2018 - Grade 4
- Make-up Window: April 30, 2018 thru May 4, 2018
E-Friday Folder
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