Holly Academy News & Views
March 25, 2021
Annually, our eighth graders take the PSAT in April. This is a required assessment by the Michigan Department of Education. The PSAT will take place on April 13, 2021. All students, including HVA eighth graders, will be required to test in the building. HVA students will test separately from the in-person students. Testing will begin at 8:30 am on April 13th. Specific arrival and testing information for HVA students will be sent to parents directly via email. Please contact Mrs. Potteiger with any questions. potteigj@hollyacademy.org
HVA
With the increased number of students returning to in-person learning on April 5th, Mrs. Fairbanks will be taking over as the HVA teacher for all elementary students after spring break. Mrs. Price will no longer be available to HVA students, as she is returning to the building to work with students in math and reading intervention.
Healthy Huskies
Power of the Pack!
Poster Contest Winners!
Y5-2nd Grade Winners
1- Quinn McGregor 2nd Grade-HVA student
2- Lily Lagorio 2nd Grade (pictured)
3- Evelyn Carpenter 2nd Grade-absent
3rd-5th Grade Winners
1- Alyssa Corby 5th Grade
2- Josie Gust 5th Grade
3- Cambria Escamilla 3rd Grade
6th-8th Grade Winners
1- Tanner Craven 6th Grade
2- Ela Knight 7th Grade
3- Kierstyn Rutley 7th Grade
Door Decorating Contest
Many thanks to the following teachers for decorating their doors for the March Is Reading Month Door Decorating Classroom Contest:
Mrs. Shouse
Mrs. Melero
Mrs. Idoni
Mrs. Natalie Shephard
Mrs. Allen (Miss Kolinsky)
Mrs. Stefanko
Congratulations!
UPCOMING EVENTS
- March 26 -April 4 - Spring Break
- April 4 - Happy Easter
- April 5 - School resumes
- April 8 - PTO meeting at 8:15am via Zoom
- April 9 - PTO dress down, $1.00
- April 15 - Report cards go home
- April 16 - PTO dress down, $1.00
- April 22 - Earth Day
- April 23 - Husky Helps dress down, $1.00
- April 26 - Young 5/Kindergarten Round-Up
- April 26 - No school for Y5/K only
- April 28 - Board of Directors' meeting, 5:30 pm
- April 30 - PTO dress down, $1.00
From the Athletic Department
Cross Country
Hello Holly Academy families! It is great to see the sunshine and temperatures rising daily! After having to cancel our previous sports seasons due to COVID, I'm excited to announce we plan on running our cross country program this spring! Our practices usually begin when we return from spring break, so if your Husky is interested in running, we need you to fill out the form on the following link with your child's information. This information is important, as it is how the coaches and I will contact you!
https://www.hollyacademy.org/sports/
Included on the web page is our Student Athletic Handbook, which has to be filled out completely. Your Husky will also need to complete the required sports physical. Please print and have all forms filled out completely.
Cross country is one of our co-ed sports and open to students from fifth through eighth grades. Fifth and sixth graders run one mile, while seventh and eighth graders run two miles. Running is a great life-long activity that can be part of a healthy lifestyle. I encourage every student to try it! Here are a few benefits to running:
- Boost your immune system
- Strengthens your lungs
- Promotes a sense of well being
- Burns calories and aids in weight loss
- Builds and tones muscle
- Increases bone density
- Supports healthy blood sugar levels
- Promotes cardiovascular health
- Strengthens your heart
- Promotes a positive self-image
Please be aware, I anticipate there may be restrictions by MHSAA (Michigan High School Athletic Association), whose rules we follow, and MDHHS (Michigan Department of Health and Human Services), such as wearing a mask by both the runners and spectators and social distancing by the spectators. By signing up for cross country, both the athletes and families are agreeing to these and any other requirements by MHSAA and MDHHS.
Lastly, but equally important, I am in search of cross country coaches to organize and manage the runners. If you are interested, please contact me as soon as possible, melerojose@hollyacademy.org, or 810-845-5484.
I look forward to seeing everyone on the cross country course!
IMPORTANT
We will have an important informational meeting for students who are interested in cross country, on Monday, April 5, 2021, from 4:30-5:30pm. Please plan on attending this important meeting with your child. We will be discussing what to expect in the cross country program, including the MDHHS requirement for antigen testing.
Please use this link to join the meeting.
Jose Melero is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/95457346035?pwd=eFZaSjZvSFczbkVjNTVaZFFRa09vUT09
Meeting ID: 954 5734 6035
Passcode: FU1hz0
Please contact me with any questions at melerojose@hollyacademy.org.
Have a great spring break!
Camp Invention
The biggest Camp Invention discount of the season ends 3/31! The nationally acclaimed Camp Invention® comes to HOLLY ACADEMY from 8/2/21 to 8/6/21 with an inspiring new K-6 program: Recharge! You can attend in-person or at-home camp.
Register using RECHARGE40 by 3/31 to SAVE $40 at https://invent-web.ungerboeck.com/programsearch/moreinfo.aspx?event=31786&_ga=2.58266474.1955117588.1615388828-611153769.1603110028
Holly Academy Education Fund Open Trustee Position
Are you looking for a fun way to become more involved in your child’s school? Do you enjoy meeting new people and working toward a positive goal? Then consider applying to become a trustee for the Holly Academy Education Foundation (HAEF)!
Fill out the application to apply.
https://www.hollyacademyeducationfoundation.org/join-the-board.html
Please submit to the office by May 1, 2021
HAEF MISSION: The Holly Academy Education Foundation (HAEF) expands educational opportunities for Holly Academy students by generating financial assets to achieve current and future academic goals.
BRICK PAVER
PTO Meeting
Please join us for our PTO meeting via Zoom on Thursday, April 8th at 8:15am. PTO Board elections will take place at this meeting. We look forward to seeing you!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/5925047525?pwd=U2hSUUdncnErOUlGcFNrK3c2U0dlUT09
April Pizza Slingers Needed
The PTO is looking for three volunteers twice a week, Mondays and Fridays to sling pizza. Please sign up on the link below.
PTO Elections
Elections for the PTO Board are held at the April meeting. There will be some turnover of our current Board for the 21/22 school year. Typically, we like prospective candidates to have attended three PTO meetings prior to being nominated for a Board seat. Should you be interested and not meet this requirement, please follow-through by emailing PTO.hollyacademy@gmail.com, we do not want to turn away any candidates that have a passion to serve! Power of the Pack!
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