Holly Academy News & Views
November 8, 2019


How Are We Doing?
New families - we are holding a Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, November 13th at 8:00am in the media center to touch base with you to ensure we are meeting our mission. It is important to us that you and your Huskies are pleased with us, both academically and socially. This Town Hall meeting is brought to you by Battle Alley Coffee and Holly Donut Shop. We hope to see you then. Power of the Pack!
SUPPORT FOR VETERANS
In honor of our veterans, we will be having an additional dress down day on Monday, November 11, 2019. All funds collected will be donated to Wreaths Across America, a non-profit organization that organizes the wreath laying at our Veterans' cemeteries across the nation. Our monies will be used to purchase wreaths to be placed at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly.
This $1 dress down donation was not included in the yearly payment. Please send in $1, or more if you would like, with your child on Monday, November 11th. Additional donations may be dropped off in the office.
Thank you for helping us honor the memories of our heroes. Power of the Pack!
Did You Know...
As we enter the cold season research indicates the following ways we can help ourselves to stay healthy:
- Add Omega 3 fatty acids (fish, plant seeds, and nuts) to your diet. Omega 3 fatty acids are natural anti-inflammatories and help lower levels of depression.
- Cook with mushrooms because mushrooms have naturally-occurring antibiotics.
- Eat more green and orange vegetables to ensure you're getting healthy nutrients.
- Cook with spices. Onions, garlic, ginger, cilantro, and turmeric help improve immune function.

Happy Number Sense November! Check out the math calendar below! I am currently looking for parents or grandparents to share with our Huskies how they use math in their jobs. If you are interested in sharing, please contact Jen Potteiger at potteigj@hollyacademy.org.

Students of the Month


UPCOMING EVENTS
- Nov. 11 - Support for Veterans dress down day, $1.00
- Nov. 11 - Monday is 50's day in first grade
- Nov. 11 - Cookie dough delivered
- Nov. 12 - 5th grade to Middle School Transition Night 6:00pm in the auditorium
- Nov. 13 - New Family Town Hall Meeting 8:00am in the media center
- Nov. 13 - Report cards are sent home
- Nov. 14 - Rival's Day - wear Michigan/State apparel or colors and dress down for $1.00
- Nov. 15 - PTO dress down day, $1.00
- Nov. 18-25 - Vision screening for Y5, 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th grades
- Nov. 20 - 5th grade Mackinac fundraiser at Hungry Howies in Holly
- Nov. 22 - Dec. 10 - 5th grade Mackinac and 8th grade DC Pop Daddy fundraiser
- Nov. 25-26 - Half day of school, dismissal at 11:30am
- Nov. 25 - Parent-teacher conferences 1:00-4:30pm & 5:30-8:00pm
- Nov. 26 - Parent-teacher conferences 1:00-4:30pm
- Nov. 27 - Half day of school, dismissal at 11:30am
- Nov. 28 - Happy Thanksgiving
- Nov. 29 - No school
- Dec. 5 - Y5/K/1st grade concert, 1:00pm & 6:30pm
- Dec. 5 - PTO meeting at 8:00am in media center
- Dec. 6 - Adopt-a-Family dress down day, $1.00
- Dec. 9 - Board meeting, 5:30pm in media center
- Dec. 10 - 2nd/3rd grade concert, 1:00pm & 6:30pm
- Dec. 12 - 4th/5th grade concert, 1:00pm & 6:30pm
- Dec. 13 - Half day of school, dismissal at 11:30am
- Dec. 18 - 5th grade Mackinac fundraiser at Hungry Howies in Holly
CARING COMMITTEE


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