HES List Server Message
September 14, 2017
Hello Holland Elementary Parents,
Reminder - Students have off from school next Thursday, September 21st and Friday, September 22nd.
PTO Pretzel Sale - Friday, September 15th Before School - $.50 Each
New and Gently Use Children's Book Drive
Kindly take a moment to go through your family's home library to see if books could be donated to provide comfort items to children who have lost a great deal. We'll be accepting books up until the Holland Harvest on Friday, October 27th.
Kidstuff Books
Be on the lookout for Kid Stuff books coming home on Monday, September 18th. You can easily buy yours now in the online school store (please return the envelope indicating that you paid via PayPal). The books are $25 each but yours is free if you sell five or more. You only need to use a few coupons to make the book worth the price and at least 50% of the sale price goes to the PTO! If you have any questions email Jen Sedam at mnjsedam@yahoo.com or Jaime Zinkus at bunny613602@aim.com.
Holland Hawk "Feathers"
So, the feathers were redesigned this year to be “Refrigerator Worthy”. The teachers will share an “I noticed” statement with students regarding the positive behavior they demonstrated. Then, the children can bring home their "feather" card for parents to read, recognize and reinforce.
First in Math Program for Grades 2-5
This year, children in grades 2-5 will have a personal account to utilize the First in Math Online Program. The First in Math program is a secure and educational web site where students can play a range of educational math games with the objective of helping our students develop computation, problem solving, critical thinking and other essential math skills. This program also includes “24” Games, from beginning number sense to more challenging pre-algebra equations. More information can be found at the following link:
First in Math Letter to Parents - Grades 2-5
Also, the Family Link letter provides parents with information on user names and passwords. FIM Family Link Letter
PTO Information
Signing up for the PTO has never been easier!
Click on the link below and “Join Today." You can also pay for your classroom party dues as well. One stop shopping and you're one step closer to finishing that Back to School to-do list. We are so excited to start another great year with the staff, students, and community of HES!!
Author Soman Chainani Visiting HES Next Week
We are pleased to announce that the Newtown Bookshop is once again generously donating a free author visit to our school. On Tuesday, September 19th author, Soman Chainani, will visit with students in grades 4-6. Mr. Chainani is the author of the New York Times bestselling series, The School for Good and Evil.
Go Bananas
There will be a special Opening/Family Party that will take place on Thursday, October 5th, from 5:30-8PM. Families from HES receive a 20% discount on their family's order on that night!
Announcements
Cafeteria Safety Request
Please be mindful to avoid sending your child to school with aluminum pull-top containers with their lunches and snacks. The lids are very sharp and can present a danger to the children at school. Thank you.
Absence Notes
As a reminder, parents can use our online absence reporting system when their child misses school. The link can be found on the left side of the homepage on the HES website. Also, we're no longer able to accept parents calls as documentation of child's absence.
Home Access Center
Please remember to login to Home Access Center (HAC) and submit your child’s demographic update form (one for each child). Thank you for your cooperation!
Instrumental Music Recruitment Assembly
On Wednesday, students in grades three through six attended an Instrumental Music Recruitment Assembly. These students had an opportunity to hear an assortment of instruments. If students express interest in playing a new instrument, they may complete a registration form which was provided to them. Please feel free to contact Mr. Keller (bkeller@crsd.org) for questions about string instruments and Mrs. Levin (alevin@crsd.org) for questions regarding band instruments.
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
- Friday, September 15th - Picture Day
- Monday, September 18th - Picture Day Make-Ups
- Thursday, September 21st and Friday, September 22nd - Holiday - No School
- Thursday, October 5th - Fifth Grade Art Exhibit at Go Bananas, 5:30-8:00
- Wednesday, October 11th - Early Dismissal - Teacher In-Service (AM Kindergarten Attends)
E-Friday Folder
Author Soman Chainani - Book Order Form
Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort Letter
FIM Family Link Letter
First in Math Letter to Parents - Grades 2-5
Hello Languages Holland Registration Form 2017
Previous Flyers:
CR Community Aquatics Fall Brochure 2017
Healthy Snacks Memo 2017
2017 Fire Safety Contest Invite and Rules
Council Rock District Calendar 2017-2018
Attendance Letter to Parents 2017-2018
Thanks to all of the parents for their patience with the challenges associated with our buses and vans during dismissal. I believe that most problems were resolved, and the issues should be behind us soon.
Have a wonderful weekend with your children.
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