HES List Server Message
May 3, 2018
Hello Holland Elementary Families,
It was cold when we started the week, but things certainly changed. The warm weather provided for some great activities for the kids during recess and for classes that were learning outdoors. A highlight for everyone was our Chorus Concert that had the fifth and sixth graders impressing everyone in the school with their Happy-themed songs. On Friday, students will be treated to a visit from author, Lita Judge. Another awesome week at HES!
Next Tuesday is National Teacher Appreciation Day. Whether your family has been part of the HES community for one year or several years, you likely know that the staff at our school is simply amazing. This is a wonderful opportunity to show appreciation for a staff member who works with your child. It would mean a great deal to a teacher to receive a note of thanks from a child or parent.
This Week in Pictures
First grade using pattern blocks
Everyone's favorite - Mr. Joe
Sixth graders playing kickball at recess
Second grade enjoying the great weather
Sixth grade outdoor lesson
Mr. MacClay and our Principal for the Day!
Mark your calendars - Field Day at HES will be on Friday, May 18th! The rain date will be Monday, May 21st.
Yearbook Orders Due May 6th - More Information Below!
Yearbook Orders
Yearbooks for Holland Elementary can be purchased at: www.treering.com/validate
(Use PassCode=1014103733333969). The yearbook cost is $23.00
- Two free pages to customize for your child/children.
- For every book sold, TreeRing plants a tree in Holland Elementary's name.
- The yearbook is a fundraiser for HES, so buying a yearbook is helping the PTO raise money for our children.
Check out the link for more information. HES Yearbook Order Flyer
The final day to place orders is Sunday, May 6th.
PTO Coach Bag Bingo Fundraiser
The PTO Coach Bag Bingo Fundraiser will be on Saturday, May 19th at 6:30pm at Our Lady Help of Christians (1500 Marian Road, Abington, PA19001).
Doors open at 6:30 pm and bingo will begin at 8 pm. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at door. There will be 10 rounds of bingo, door prizes, raffles, and a 50/50. The PTO will be selling extra bingo cards and bonus round cards (game #11) all night. This is a BYOB event. Feel free to invite your friends!
Reserve a table of 6 ($210 must be paid in full to hold table), and everyone at the table will get a free 50/50 ticket. Email Kristinajoyce08@gmail.com for ticket information or questions.
Holland Elementary STEM Club Update
- Grade Two STEM Club - Solar System Fortune Tellers. Next week we will train like an Astronaut!
- Third and Fourth Grade STEM Club tried their best to guess the contents of Sensory Boxes!
- Fifth and Sixth Grade STEM students worked on the Engineering Design Process, by building a device capable of movement using KNex!
HES has had a busy year of exciting STEM activities and explorations! Thank you kindly for your support! Your help is needed! Your feedback is important in helping us decide on next years programs. Please email amangold@crsd.org with comments, suggestions, or questions.
- Grade 2 STEM: Continues Thursdays at 8:20AM through May 10th
- Grade 3 – 4 STEM: Tuesdays at 8:20AM through May 29th
- Grade 5 – 6 STEM: Thursdays at 3:45PM through May 31st
(Don’t Forget to sign up for STEM notifications at REMIND)
Spiritwear Sale
Springtime is here and so is a sale on Spirit wear, magnets and bags! Adult hoodies were $28, now $23. Kids hoodies were $25, now $20. Click HERE to order. Quantities are limited and available on a first-come/first-served basis. Please contact Dot Langley with any questions.
Kindergarten and First Grade Registration
Administration Regulation 126.1 states “All new registrants will be guaranteed a space in their home school if they have completed the registration process for the next school year by June 1st.” Please click HERE for information regarding Kindergarten and First Grade Registration.
District Art Show
Come to the Council Rock District Art Show! Over 200 students' pieces will be representing Holland Elementary School! Go see artwork from many students of all the Elementary schools, all three Middle Schools and both High Schools! This is the finest display which showcases the diverse Art curriculum of Council Rock. This annual exhibit also celebrates the talent and creativity of our students while showing the growth and development of our students from the primary grades all the way to high school!
CR District Art Show 2018 at CR High School North Gymnasium
- Thursday, May 10th (6:00 – 8:00 PM)
- Friday, May 11th (5:00 – 8:00 PM)
- Saturday, May 12th (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
Council Rock Community Aquatics Program
The Council Rock Community Aquatics Program summer brochure is now available. Classes include children’s swimming lessons (group and private), summer recreational swimming hours, and a competitive swim training program for swimmers 8th grade and up. Registration is held between 3-7pm Monday to Friday at the pool lobby area (door 3A) at Council Rock North. Please check our website at www.crsd.org/aquatics and click on summer 2018 to view the brochure and registration form. If you have any questions, please email Brian Johnson at bjohnson@crsd.org.
Friday night recreational swimming hours occur every Friday evening until Friday, May 18, 2018. The pool is open from 8:00-9:30pm on Friday nights and the cost is $4.00 at the door. Please check our website at www.crsd.org/aquatics for the full list of Rec Swim dates for the spring.
Science Night!
Elementary students and their families are invited to a spectacular night of interactive Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM). Sponsored by the Council Rock Education Foundation, Science Night will be held on Thursday, May 17th beginning at 6:00 PM at Council Rock High School South.
This is a free event – no registration is needed. Some activities include: Slime City, Liquid Nitrogen, Phenomenal Physics, Optical Illusions, Blood in a Bag, Robotics, Mystery Powders, Let’s Make Ice Cream, Bouncy Balls, Fun with Coding and Fractals, Star Lab, and much, much more!
Announcements
The Council Rock School District will be holding summer school, offering a variety of academic programs for students entering grades K-8. Programs run between July 2nd and July 26th. Please use the link for registration paperwork and a clear description of all program offerings and dates. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Robert Francis, Director of Summer Programs (rfrancis@crsd.org).
HES Twitter
Parents can follow us on Twitter, and can do so by clicking the following LINK.
Reminder! Clearances for Volunteers
Please visit the Volunteer link regarding information on volunteer clearances.
Click on the following link to access the monthly menu online: http://crsd.nutrislice.com/.
PTO Soft Pretzel Sale - Fridays Before School! $.50 each
Upcoming Dates
- Friday, May 4th - Author Visit - Lita Judge
- Tuesday, May 8th - Spring Instrumental Music Concert, 7:00 pm
- Thursday, May 10th - Saturday, May 12th - District Art Show
- Thursday, May 10th - Fifth Grade Trip to Washington Crossing Park
- Friday, May 11th - Second Grade Mother's Day Show
- Tuesday, May 15th - Election Day - No School
- Thursday, May 17th - Third Grade Wax Museum
- Friday, May 18th - Field Day
- Monday, May 21st - Field Day (Rain Date)
- Wednesday, May 23rd - Sixth Grade Track Meet
- Friday, May 25th - Sixth Grade Tour of Holland Middle School
- Monday, May 28th - Memorial Day - No School
- Thursday, May 31st - Sixth Grade Heritage Project
June
- Tuesday, June 5th - Second Grade Trip to Churchville Nature Center
- Thursday, June 7th - First Grade Goin' Buggy Show
- Friday, June 8th - Sixth Grade Trip to Philadelphia Zoo
- Tuesday, June 12th - Third Grade Trip to Franklin Institute
- Tuesday, June 19th - Last Day for PM Kindergarten
- Wednesday, June 20th - Last Day for Students - Early Dismissal
E-Friday Folder
Here are the latest flyers on our school's E-Friday Folder:
Young Rembrandts Art Program - May-June 2018
Previous Flyers:
Beyond Limits Volleyball Camp 2018
Community Aquatics Summer Brochure 2018
CR E-Waste Recycling Event - June 9th
HES Yearbook Order Flyer
Families-Reading-Month-2018
Families and Reading Month-Calendars-2018
HES Coach Bag Bingo Registration 2018
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