Holland Family Newsletter
August, 2022
Calendar
- Jul. 29, Gallons for Growth at Kum & Go (all day)
- Jul. 30, SPS Back-to-School Bash @ Expo Center (9:30-3pm)
- Aug. 8, Back to School Bash @ South Haven Baptist Church (4:30-6:30pm) AND PTA (5:30pm)
- Aug. 10, Kindergarten Mini-Day/Screening, 8:00am - 12:00pm (8, 9:30, or 11am)
- Aug. 14, Shoe Give Away at Sunset Church of Christ (2-5pm)
- Aug. 15, Class lists will be posted on the front door (12:00pm)
- Aug. 16, Kindergarten Meet-the-Teacher (5-6pm)
- Aug. 18, Grades 1-5 Meet-the-Teacher (5-6pm)
- Aug. 22, First Day of School (7:20-2:20pm)
- Sept. 5, Labor Day, NO SCHOOL
Adventure Awaits
As the summer winds down and we begin to prepare for school to start on Aug 22, I want to be the first to welcome you, your family, and your children. There has been a lot of intentional thought put into ensuring a smooth school year, and we can't wait to share it with you!
This year's theme is "Out of This World," and we are ready to blast off into a fabulous year.
The inside of our building feels fresh and clean after major painting from James River Assembly and our SPS painters. Floors have been scrubbed, our courtyard is clean and tidy, teachers have been busy organizing their classrooms, and our Guiding Coalition (our school leadership team) has met and planned throughout the summer.
We have a lot of changes and information to share with you. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Not only do we serve our students, but we are a community here to support each other, including our families.
Rachal Tarrasch, Ed.D
Holland Principal
Back-to-School Bash at South Haven
MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2022 between 4:30-6:30 p.m
Please register here by AUGUST 6, 2022. Complete one form for each student.
School supplies available for Holland Elementary students Kindergarten - 5th grade.
Activities and snacks will be available.
Monday, Aug 8, 2022, 04:30 PM
South Haven Baptist Church, 2353 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65807, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Holland School Supply List Drive
August 8 from 4:30-6:30 pm in the South Haven Gym!
Members of South Haven Baptist Church are excited to be partnering with us to offer our students school supplies for the upcoming school year. Please fill out this online form for each of your children entering Kindergarten - 5th grade. Feel free to contact Robin Reed at (417) 881-7636.
Calling All Incoming Kindergarten Students!
All incoming kindergarten students, please join us on August 10 for a mini-kindergarten day! During the one hour block, students will participate in fun activities while our teachers get to know them and determine class placements. Students will get the chance to meet our extraordinary teachers, Ms. Willard and Mrs. Walker, as they do fun activities with your child and conduct mini assessments.
Please call (417) 523-4100 if you haven't scheduled a time to visit (8:00, 9:30, or 11:00).
Meet-the-Teacher
Kindergarten Meet-the-Teacher, Tuesday, Aug. 16 from 5-6
Grades 1-5 Meet-the-Teacher, Thursday, Aug 18 from 5-6
SHINE
As a Tier 1 school, our community partner, the YMCA, will continue to support Holland families after school. The Y will no longer provide before care services as our building will open our doors at 6:45 am, and Holland staff members will be providing care for students arriving prior to 7:20 am. A few changes to note if you have previously utilized their services. Formerly, they were called Primetime. Moving forward, the after school program will be call Y Academy.
Arrival
Students will be able to start coming into the building at 6:45 am. Students will enter the lunchroom at Door #2. At 7:10, classroom teachers will come to the lunchroom and pick up their students, take those who have arrived to the classroom, and begin having breakfast in the classroom. As students trickle in after 7:10, they will continue to come into the lunchroom entrance (Door #2) and go directly to their classrooms where they can eat their breakfast. Staff members will be assisting students as needed. At 7:20, the lunchroom door #2 will be closed and students will come in through the main office.
Students who arrive after 7:20 am are considered tardy and must be signed in at the office.
Parents dropping students off, please full forward, and always drop-off students on school property in the lane nearest the side walk.
NO parking or unattended vehicles in drop-off or bus lane.
Please be alert and exercise patience, especially as we navigate the changes to our arrival procedures.
Dismissal
Car riders (students being picked up in the vehicle lane): Parent will enter the parking lot through the marked entrance and remain in a single line. The hanging name tag provided by the school should be displayed on the rearview mirror. Students will be called from their classroom and escorted to their cars via the south parking lot door. Please drive slowly in the parking lot when entering and exiting.
Parent pick-up (students who are being picked up at the south parking lot door): Parents will enter the parking lot through the marked entrance and park in a designated parking space. Please wait outside the building near the south door when students exit the building. Bring your child's hanging name tag and a staff member will call their name on the walkie talkie. Please drive slowly in the parking lot when entering and exiting.
***The first couple of weeks take longer to dismiss students as our staff are extra vigilant about ensuring the safety and security of all students. Please be patient as we work to ensure the safety of your child(ren)!
***Please let your child's teacher know at Meet-the Teacher, or prior to the beginning of school how you plan to pick-up your child.
***If your pre-arranged pick-up plans change, please be sure to notify Mrs. Peak (417) 523-4100 by 2:00 pm.
Transportation
Transportation Hours
5:30 AM-5:00 PM, Monday-Friday (when school is in session)
Phone: (417) 523-0500
Fax: (417) 523-0545
After Hours Security Office
(417) 523-2911
Information from Nutritional Services
2022-2023 SPS Student Nutrition Info
Social Media
https://www.facebook.com/HollandElementarySPS
Twitter: @Holland_SPS
Website: https://www.sps.org/holland
PAT (Parents as Teachers)
To enroll please contact:
· SPS Parents as Teachers Office: 417-523-1160
· Enrollment form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrY7F8xpLDVfh_DrNvrK-9DdNdrodc5vA4iXuANDYQNGTRwA/viewform
Check out our Facebook Page
Please reach out to our PAT educator, Brittany Ray bkray@spsmail.org, 417-343-4306 for any questions!
Give Back
Holland Elementary
Website: https://www.sps.org/holland
Location: Holland Elementary School, South Holland Avenue, Springfield, MO, USA
Phone: 417-523-4100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HollandElementarySPS
Twitter: @Holland_SPS