Jan.16th- No School-MLK Holiday

Feb.4th-Glow Dance

PTO Update:

Next meeting will be Feb.1st @ 4:00 p.m.

Volunteers needed for our upcoming events! Please reach out if you are interested in helping.

Sabrina Farrell sabrina.farrell@hotmail.com

Angela Walace Angiefredwallace@aol.com

Breanne Collins beprimo4760@yahoo.com

HELP WANTED: Holly Police is hiring crossing guards to assist Holly Area School students cross at various intersections. Hours vary by school start/end times. Starting pay is currently $13 per hour. If interested, please stop by or call the Holly Police Department (248)634-8221.

Thank you

Leader in Me Section

Holly Elementary is a Leader in Me school. We follow the 7 Habits of highly effective people/kids. The 7 Habits are:

• Habit 1: Be Proactive - I am a responsible person. I take initiative. I choose my actions, attitudes and moods. I do not blame others for my wrong actions. I do the right thing without being asked, even when no one is looking.

• Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind – I plan ahead and set goals. I do things that have meaning and make a difference. I am an important part of my classroom and contribute to my school's mission and vision.

• Habit 3: Put First Things First – I spend my time on things that are most important. This means I say no to things I know I should not do. I set priorities, make a schedule and achieve my goals. I am disciplined and organized.

• Habit 4: Think Win-Win - I balance courage, forgetting what I want, with consideration for what others want. I make deposits in others' Emotional Bank Accounts. When conflicts arise, I look for third alternatives. I look for ways to be a good citizen.

• Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then be Understood - I listen to other people's ideas and feelings. I try to see things from their viewpoints. I listen to others without interrupting. I am confident in voicing my ideas. I look people in the eyes when talking.

• Habit 6: Synergize - I value other people's strengths and learn from them. I work well in groups, even with people who are different from me. I seek out other people's ideas to solve problems because I know that by teaming with others we can create better solutions than can anyone of us alone. I am humble.

• Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw - I take care of my body by eating right, exercising, and getting sleep. I spend time with family and friends. I learn in lots of ways and lots of places, not just in school. I take time to find meaningful ways to help others.

Just a couple of reminders about our drop off and pick up procedures:

Drop off:

• Students eating breakfast will enter the building @ 8:20 AM and go directly to the cafeteria.
  
• If you are driving and dropping off your students please use the carline.
  

Pick Up:

• Carline pick up is running smoother each day.
• Please do not walk up to carline and pick students up.
• If you have not yet completed your Skyward verification, please do so as soon as possible. One of the updates includes your 5-day plan for dismissal. We will use that when questions arise.

Medication

• If your child takes medication at school, forms must be renewed each year. You can find the forms on our website in the Community/Parents tab under Medical Information.

Volunteer

• Please fill out a new volunteer form every year. We can not use the ones from the previous school year.

Items to send in Daily

• Water bottle
• Snack