Holland Intermediate Weekly Update
August 8, 2022
Principal Message
Hi Holland Families,
The summer is quickly coming to an end, and we are gearing up for the 2022-2023 school year. This will be the inaugural year at Holland Intermediate school, and I'm excited for the opportunity to work with your 4th and 5th grade students.
My name is Andy Evans, and I am extremely grateful to be your child's principal. This is my 4th year in the district and second as principal. This year I am excited to have Jenna Moden as my Assistant Principal. Mrs. Moden is in her second year at Springfield, but she has been in education for 12 years.
Much excitement comes with a new school year, but I recognize that change is not easy for all students. Hopefully the Springfield Jumpstart will help with the transition. This new setup allows for the teachers to focus on using the first few weeks of school to build the much needed positive relationships that support successful learning.
Finally, parents can look forward to this communication to be shared every Sunday. I can't promise there won't be "bumps in the road" with the transition to a new building, but I can promise that we will do everything in our power to make the school year the best experience for everyone involved.
Peace,
Andy Evans, Principal
GAMES!
Goals
And
Motivation
Equal
Success
We currently have 3 teams in 4th grade and four teams in 5th grade. Each team will have their own video game theme, and we hope it will provide some fun and healthy competition throughout the school year.
Breakfast and Lunch Fees
Springfield Local Schools meal charges are as follows:
Elementary/Intermediate schools:
Breakfast Charge $1.50
Lunch Charge $3.25
Reduced Price Students
Breakfast Charge $0.00
Lunch Charge $0.40
A message from Mr. G...
Hello! My name is Grant Toepfer-Gaver, and I am the counselor at Holland Intermediate. The students call me Mr. G. I graduated from BGSU in 2013 with a degree in Psychology and again in 2017 with a Master's in School Counseling. My main areas of interests include Restorative Practices, Trauma Informed Care, Conflict Resolution, Brief Solutions-Focused Therapy, and building success with elementary-age students. I push to create an all-inclusive program for student success. I am excited to start my 6th year at Holland Intermediate.
The mission of the Holland Intermediate School Counseling Program is to provide comprehensive and data-driven academic support, career exploration, and social/emotional services to promote active lifelong learning while celebrating diversity.
School Counseling Program Includes the Following;
1:1 Short-Term Counseling, Small Group Behavior Support, Behavior & Personal Development, and Classroom-Based Lessons (Skill Building, Career Exploration, Character Based Lessons)Grant Toepfer-Gaver M. Ed.
School Counselor, Holland Elementary
(419) 867-5654
7001 Madison Ave, Holland, OH 43528
District Newsletter
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gi7kdA7qv7KwzJcNJF9ZFD2xqsYXSTyQ/preview
Important Dates
August 24-29
SLS Jump Start Days (see information below)
August 30th
First Day of School (Grades 1st-5th)
September 5
No School- Labor Day
October 7
Fall Pictures
2022-2023 Springfield Jumpstart
Springfield Local Schools are excited to begin a new tradition entitled, Springfield Jumpstart, with the goal of providing a more personal touch to start the school year. In lieu of a separate Open House, each school (PreK-3 and 4-5) will provide an opportunity for K-5th grade homeroom teachers to meet with families individually and assess students during 45-minute appointments over a four-day period. This will give families and students a special time to get to know teachers, see the classroom, drop off supplies, tour the building and take care of any start-of-school housekeeping issues like updating contact information, paying fees, etc.
There will be no classes for any K-5 student(s) on these dates: August 24th-29th; only pre-scheduled appointments with teachers. Families of students entering 1st-5th grades should have received an email with a link to make an appointment with their students’ teachers.
If you have not received a link, then please email Amanda Wilhelm at amandawilhelm@springfield-schools.org
As the start of the school year nears, please visit the Springfield website for all 2022-2023 Back to School information including supply lists, calendars and important dates. We thank you for your continued support and look forward to meeting you in August.
Important Dates:
August 30th First Day of School (Grades 1st-5th)
Kindergarten, BOYS only
August 31st Kindergarten, GIRLS only
September 1st First Day of School for ALL Kindergarten Students
Posting of Class Lists
Transportation News
Holland Parent Council
September 6th
September 20th
October 18th
November 15th
December 13th
January 17th
February 21st
March 21st
April 18th
May 16th
All meetings begin at 6:30 pm in the Holland cafeteria.
Shannon Polz- President
Ashley Palicki- Vice President
Allison Bollinger- Secretary
HPC is currently in need of a Treasurer for the upcoming school year.
The Holland Way
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Prepared
Be Safe
Holland Intermediate
Email: andrewevans@springfield-schools.org
Website: https://holland.springfield-schools.org/en-US
Location: 7001 Madison Avenue, Holland, OH, USA
Phone: 419-867-5655
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063594790124
Twitter: @hollandintermediate