The "New Family Meet and Greet" this past Monday was a huge success! Twenty-four new families attended and learned why Holly Academy is so remarkable! A huge thanks to all the staff that participated in the event. I am so grateful to have a wonderful staff who go above and beyond for our school. Power of the Pack!

Happy St. Patrick's day! The end of the marking period is quickly approaching and it is hard to believe we are entering the end of the school year. The 4th marking period is very busy and includes several spring testing assessments. Students will be taking NWEA, M-Step, PSAT, and WIDA testing. Please try to make sure your child is present at school during their testing dates. Please make sure your child gets a good night's sleep and eats a good breakfast on those days.

Upcoming dates:

• The end of the marking period is March 24th

• Monday, April 3rd is Breakfast Club for the 2nd grades & middle school students starting at 7:15am

• Friday Fun Night is rescheduled for April 28th from 5:00pm-9:00pm

• April 14th - Lansing Lugnuts game for all 5th-8th grades will be rescheduled

• More important dates are in the document below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dp88klvFTeDiY2yHs1eKjebgYDF5ZbXx_u9HNJsQ8cM/edit

Spring assessments:

• April 12th: PSAT for all 8th graders.

• M-Step begins on April 18th

• NWEA begins on April 26th

A complete testing schedule will be included in next week's newsletter.

https://www.hollyacademy.org/sports/

If you are interested in coaching Cross Country this season, please email Angie Cryderman at crydermana@hollyacademy.org.

Please do not send your child with a glass water bottle. Glass is a hazard and we have had several instances where the bottles have broken. Thanks for understanding.

Holly Academy Education Foundation is excited to announce that registration for the 10th annual 5k and Kids' Obstacle Course & Fun Run is now open! Please register by April 14th to receive a free t-shirt!

You can also sign-up for a Family Sponsorship for $200, which includes 5 registrations and your last name on the t-shirt! (Please pay for Family Sponsorships ONLY using HAEF & Rev Track)

Race Registration Link:

https://rfeventservices.redpodium.com/2023-holly-academy-5k

Contact HAEF with any questions, hollyacademyedufund@gmail.com.

Camp Invention is back for its 5th year at Holly Academy!

Register today: https://invent-web.ungerboeck.com/programsearch/moreinfo.aspx?event=40136

The Husky Helps pantry is available to all families. The pantry is open every school day from 7:40am - 3:40pm. If you would like to utilize the pantry please use the door buzzer on the east side of the main building.

If there is an item you are in need of and we are out of stock in the pantry please email Angie Cryderman at crydermana@hollyacademy.org. All information will remain confidential.