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
WINTER BREAK IS HERE!! FROM ALL THE hollydale staff have a happy and safe winter Break!
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
- Winter Break December 20 thru January 2 - NO SCHOOL
- School Resumes Monday, January 3, 2022!
1st Annual Hollydale Winter Break Bingo
Your child will be bringing home a Winter Break Bingo card this week. We are encouraging all of our students to complete some or all of the activities on the bingo card over winter break. Once your child does an activity, it can be crossed off on the bingo card. Some of the activities involve both the student and an adult, and others the student can do on their own. None of them take much time, and they should be fun! Students should bring their bingo card back to school on January 3 with a parent signature. If students have at least one bingo (across, down or diagonally) they will get to choose a prize at school. If your child has completed all of the activities on the card, they will get a bonus prize and their name will be entered into a drawing for a grand prize. We hope you and your child have fun with this activity during winter break!
Third Grade Community Giving Tree
Media Exclusion
Covid update: Test to Stay & Test to return
COVID Test Forms:
English Consent Form
Spanish Consent Form
Winter Break Health Clinics
Recess, Weather & Alerts
To keep our younger students safe and out of the mud we have closed the field for Kindergarten thru 3rd-grade students until further notice. Children will be able to play on the playground, blacktop, and undercover at recess.
In the event of a weather or emergency-related school closure, the district uses the following methods of communications to relay urgent information to district families and the community:
Auto-Dialer Calls - Please make sure we have the most current phone numbers for you on file. Check your ParentVUE account and contact the office @ 503-661-6226 to make any changes you cannot make on ParentVUE.
Flash Alert Emergency Notification System - This internet-based service is used to provide weather-related school closure information and is important in the event of an emergency. You can sign-up to Flash Alert @ http://flashalert.net/news.html?id=66
District Website - When possible the district website will be updated.
Local Radio & TV Stations - Area media outlets will receive information and updates.
Counselor's Corner
Hello Hollydale Parents!
For the past two weeks I've been visiting classrooms to teach our students about bullying and other hurtful behaviors. I have shared this definition of bullying with our students:
Bullying: Hurtful words or behaviors that are done on purpose, are one-sided, and happen over and over again.
Our older students learned that there are different kinds of bullying: physical, verbal, social, and online (cyberbullying). Students learned that it's important to report all bullying right away to an adult. That not only keeps them safe but allows us to work with the student who is bullying so they can change their behavior.
Your child is also learning that sometimes hurtful words or actions happen that don't fit the definition of bullying. I call these Mean Moments. Sometimes mean moments happen because a person does not stop and think before they say something or someone makes assumptions that aren't true. Mean moments hurt just like bullying hurts. Students are learning that it's important to use kind words all the time to ensure that everyone feels safe and cared for at school.
At the older grades, we also discussed Unwanted Comments. These are negative comments about someone's appearance, skin, hair, body, clothing, etc. We learned that these negative comments can hurt feelings and are always unwelcome. There is wisdom in the old saying, "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all."
The goal of these lessons is to help promote a positive and inclusive environment at Hollydale and also to help students learn important social, emotional, relationship, and life skills. If you have any questions, please let me know.
I hope you all have a safe and happy holiday break!
Christine Fitch, M.Ed.
Licensed School Counselor
Hollydale Elementary School
503-661-6226
Health Room/Clothes Closet
Weather
This time of year Oregon is bringing lots of rain, so please suit your kiddos up for the weather! We are not able to provide a change of clothes if kids get wet during recess activities. We recommend packing an extra pair of clothes in your child's backpack to prepare.
Clothing Donations
Accidents happen, and that's okay! We do our best to provide a change of clothes for injuries and bathroom accidents, but our supply is limited to smaller sizes. Comfy elastic-waisted clothes that can fit multiple sizes would be great! Please no denim material. Hollydale would greatly appreciate any clothing donations that include the following:
- Leggings
- Sweats
- Shorts
- Brand new undergarments (all sizes)
- Brand new socks (small sizes)
Thank you for supporting us at Hollydale!
Volunteers
We are seeking district-approved volunteers to assist with recess activities for all grade levels! Lunch recess begins at 11:00 am and the last one ends at 1:00pm. If you have completed your district volunteer paperwork and background check please contact us for more information by calling the office at 503-661-6226 or emailing our principal.
CONNECT WITH THE PRINCIPAL
Email: ramirez26@gresham.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.gresham.k12.or.us/hdes
Phone: 503-661-6226