HES List Server Message
January 13, 2017
Hello Holland Elementary Parents,
I hope that this message finds all of you doing well. As a reminder, parents are invited to visit our school next week during Council Rock Education Week on Tuesday, January 17th, Wednesday, January 18th, and Thursday, January 19th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
If you're planning to visit the school, I recommend reviewing the following letter that outlines some guidelines for our visitation days (Education Week - Parent Letter 2017). One additional item to communicate is with regard to dismissal on these days. If you plan to change your child's dismissal plan due to a late afternoon visit to the school, kindly make arrangements with your child's teacher prior to that day.
My wife and I both work, and I can understand the challenges that could be associated with visiting your child's class during these times on these days. The efforts that parents make to take time from work during Education Week is greatly appreciated.
Holland Science Fair
- General Information
- Parent Permission Slip
- Parent Reference Document
- Project Ideas
- Display Board Guidelines
- Science Fair Rules
Tri-fold boards can be picked up in the office, and please note that permission slips are due to school by February 27th.
Announcements
The PTO soft pretzel sale is on Friday morning! $.50 each!
Winter Recess Information
It has been our observation that some children frequently wish to remain indoors rather than participate in outdoor recess. This, naturally, is particularly noticeable during colder weather. Outdoor play and physical activity play an important role in the growth and development of every child. Recess is an important time for children to participate in vigorous physical activity and to develop social skills.
When cold weather is upon us, we urge you to send your child(ren) to school properly dressed. Under most circumstances children who are well enough to attend school are expected to go outdoors for regularly scheduled recess periods. Children generally will not go outdoors when the temperature (or wind chill factor) is below 22 degrees. At times the students may be in for recess for 15 minutes and out at recess for 15 minutes. Also, please label your children’s sweaters, jackets, hoodies, and outerwear with their last name for easy location when misplaced.
Bucks County Courthouse Art Exhibit
The Council Rock Art Department was asked to contribute student artwork to be displayed on the walls at the new Bucks County Courthouse for this entire school year. There are eleven students from HES who were chosen to have their pieces displayed at this exhibit beginning January 18th!
Congratulations to the following students:
- Sydney Wilson (1st)
- Ryan Ela (1st)
- Adam Pitula (2nd)
- Riley McDonough (3rd)
- Emma Vogt (4th)
- Cole Alcoff (4th)
- Julia Rhodes (5th)
- Madison Greaves (5th)
- Olga Kravets (6th)
- Nick Lowney (6th)
- Kylie Stewart (6th)
Online Absence Form
I'm pleased to let parents know that we now have an online absence form for parents to use if their child misses school. It's very simple to use and provides a quick way to document a child's absence without sending a written note in a backpack. The link can be found on the left side of the Holland Elementary School homepage, and it's call "Online Absence Reporting."
Chartwells
Click on the following link to access the monthly menu online: http://crsd.nutrislice.com/.
HES Twitter
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Volunteer Clearances:
Please keep in mind, if you plan on volunteering at Holland or any other school in Council Rock, you will need clearances on file in our district’s Human Resources Department. Directions for acquiring clearances can be found at the following link: http://www.crsd.org/Page/43435. Parents who do not have current clearances on file will not be eligible to be a chaperone field trips or volunteer in the classroom.
Upcoming Dates
- Sunday, January 15th - PTO Mother/Son Event
- Monday, January 16th - No School (MLK Day)
- Tuesday, January 17th-Thursday, January 19th - Visitation Days for CR Education Week
- Friday, January 20th - Early Dismissal (Teacher In-Service Day)
- Friday, February 17th - No School (Teacher In-Service Day)
- Monday, February 20th - No School (President's Day)
- Wednesday, February 22nd - Holland Elementary Science Fair
- Friday, February 24th-Saturday, February 25th - PTO Tricky Tray
E-Friday Folder
Reading with the Philadelphia Soul
Previous Flyers:
Education Week - Parent Letter 2017
Lexile Level Information
Holland Little League Registration Flyer - 2017
Camp Invention Flyer
Media Festival Design Contest 2016-17 Flyer
Joe MacClay
Principal
Holland Elementary School
597 Beverly Road
Holland, PA 18966
Email: jmacclay@crsd.org
Website: http://www.crsd.org/Domain/1212
Phone: 215-944-1500
Twitter: @HollandElem