Hornet Happenings
News and Updates from the Hollymead PTO
February 13, 2024
Bingo Night on February 16
This Friday, February 16 from 6 to 7:30 pm, PTO is bringing back one of Hollymead's favorite events, Bingo Night! The event is a great way to spend time with your family and community, win some prizes, and support our school. Bingo cards will be free, and we'll have snacks for sale.
We need your to help make this event a success! There are still openings for volunteers to distribute prizes and sell food, and we're only halfway to meeting our goal for baked goods. Sign up now to volunteer!
Dining Day (and Night) Out at Torchy's on February 21
Let Torchy's in Stonefield take care of lunch and dinner on Wednesday, February 21! From open to close (10 am to 10 pm), just mention Hollymead when ordering and Torchy's will donation a portion of proceeds to the Hollymead PTO.
Winter After-School Clubs
PTO-sponsored after-school clubs provide enrichment opportunities for students and help support our work in the school community. Please see remaining club dates for winter below. All registration information is also available on the Hollymead PTO website.
DISMISSAL INFORMATION
Please email Hollymead (hesattendance@k12albemarle.org) with your student's enrollment and the dates they will be dismissed to their club. Students will not be dismissed to clubs without notification of a change to their dismissal plans.
Contact Marion Hight at hollymeadptoclubs@gmail.com with questions about the club offerings.
Register Now for Kids Night Out on March 1
Registration is now open for another Camp4Real Kids Night Out event at Hollymead! Sign your student up for the Friday, March 1 event from 6 to 9 pm. The drop-off event includes a catered dinner and an exciting lineup of engaging P.E. style games and activities for children in kindergarten through 6th grade! Learn more and register now!
Easy Ways to Support the PTO
The success of the PTO depends on you! We rely on your help, passion, and engagement to support our school community. Interested in getting involved? Join us at our next meeting on Thursday, March 7 at 7 pm at Hollymead to learn more, complete our volunteer interest form, or email hollymeadptovolunteer@gmail.com to see how you can share your time and talents.
Even if you can't volunteer your time, you can still take a few simple actions to support the PTO:
- Participate in our guilt-free fundraiser and make a donation via PayPal! We want to remove the hassle for families to buy or sell goods to support our fundraisers. Instead, you can make a donation, and 100% of your contribution will go directly to the PTO. Remember to note "donation" when completing the transaction.
- Update your grocery cards to benefit Hollymead Elementary (Kroger: Hollymead ID# 80574 and Harris Teeter: Hollymead ID# 5899). These must be updated every year.
- Download the Box Tops app and earn funds for Hollymead. Learn more and download the app here.
ACPS and HES News and Reminders
Upcoming Redistricting Milestones
Important milestones are coming about decisions for the northern feeder pattern for Albemarle County Public Schools, with impacts to Hollymead Elementary School.
- On February 22, the superintendent will present a redistricting recommendation to the Albemarle County School Board for informational purposes.
- On March 14, the School Board will hold a public hearing on the redistricting recommendation, then vote on the recommendation at the meeting.
Learn more about this initiative on the Redistricting Advisory Committee webpage.
Upcoming Dates
- February 12: Valentine's Day treat the staff
- February 16: Bingo Night at Hollymead
- February 21: Dining Day (and Night) Out at Torchy's
- March 1: Camp4Real Kids Night Out at Hollymead
- March 5: No school for students (professional development)
- March 7: PTO meeting at Hollymead (7 pm)
- March 14: School Board public hearing and vote on redistricting