Holly Academy News & Views

A school is a community unto itself. I am so grateful to our school community, as so many wonderful people step up routinely to ensure that all the minutia surrounding day to day school life effortlessly happens.

These tasks and events all happen with volunteers who "just show up". They know the job needs to be done, and it gets done with superb attention to detail. There is nothing like being a Husky. Dare to be remarkable!

Spring Testing

Well done to all of the 8th grade students, as they made it through their first PSAT! I am quite proud of them and hope they take a moment to also be proud of their hard work. Thank you to all of the teachers and Mrs. Bunka and Mrs. Nabozny for helping me proctor this very long day!

Next week begins M-STEP testing. This will take place over the course of four weeks, with specific grades scheduled on specific dates. On these specific dates, each grade level will test in one content area only. Here is an overview of what will take place over the next four weeks:

Third graders will take ELA and Math, each on separate days.
Fourth graders will take ELA and Math, each on separate days.
Fifth graders will take ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies, each on separate days.
Sixth graders will take ELA and Math, each on separate days.
Seventh graders will take ELA and Math, each on separate days.
Eighth graders will take Science and Social Studies, each on separate days.

Teachers are making sure students are prepared and students are working hard to be prepared. I know they will be amazing! Dare to Be Remarkable!

Here is a copy of the testing schedule. Please try to remind your child of the importance of the spring assessments.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lNRgXvxqluz3rKMtdZ5KVQ5z4XpWpVAI5VwrwTHy-5E/edit

Take Your Child To Work Day

The annual Take Your Child to Work Day will be celebrated on April 27, 2023. This year’s theme is “Working Better Together.” This event is an opportunity for girls and boys to learn about the world of work, the challenges their parents face, and how the schoolwork they do today will help them in the future.

If you are planning to participate in the event with your child, or relative, please see the attached document. Please return the slip below and return it to your child’s teacher by the end of the day on Monday, April 24th.

Holly Academy Education Foundation is excited to announce that registration for the 10th annual 5k and Kids' Obstacle Course & Fun Run is now open! Please register by April 14th to receive a free t-shirt!

You can also sign-up for a Family Sponsorship for $200, which includes 5 registrations and your last name on the t-shirt! (Please pay for Family Sponsorships ONLY using HAEF & Rev Track)

Race Registration Link:

https://rfeventservices.redpodium.com/2023-holly-academy-5k

Contact HAEF with any questions, hollyacademyedufund@gmail.com.

Husky Helps Pantry

The Husky Helps pantry is available to all families. The pantry is open every school day from 7:40am - 3:40pm. If you would like to utilize the pantry please use the door buzzer on the east side of the main building.

If there is an item you are in need of and we are out of stock in the pantry please email Angie Cryderman at crydermana@hollyacademy.org. All information will remain confidential.

Popcorn Volunteers Needed

We are looking for volunteers to assist with bagging popcorn for popcorn days. Popcorn will be bagged on Thursday from 11:30am to 2:00pm. If you are able to assist, please sign-up using the link below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D44A5AB2EA46-popcorn