Friday, February 11: kindergarten registration opens.
Friday, February 18: last day of second trimester.
Monday, February 21 Presidents Day–no school.
Tuesday, February 22: teacher work day–no classes.
Wednesday, February 23: teacher professional development–no classes.
Thursday, February 24: third trimester begins. All students report to class.
Principal’s Message
Frigid cold temperatures have kept everyone cooped up the last couple weeks, so hoping a warm trend the next couple days allows students more time outside. January ended with some pretty dicey weather, so we were glad we had reminded families to ensure your contact information was updated. If the start of school is delayed, canceled or updates during the school day are needed, we rely on the information provided to notify you.
The end of January also allowed us to review the results of our mid-year assessments, which have shown some tremendous growth by the students. Shout out to all the parents for supporting their child’s reading and math practice at home, and shout out to their hard working teachers. Holland Elementary is a special place.
We’d also like to ask that you help the school district welcome our newest school resource offer, retired Deputy Ralph Green. Deputy Green is well known for his work in schools and his time as referee for high school basketball games across the area. We look forward to Holland students meeting him in their classrooms and the many chances that will occur to establish relationships.
What’s Mr. G up to these days?
Let’s talk integrity, or can I say we have been. We wrapped up our lessons by discussing difficult choices and reflecting on quotes from famous figures in history, such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Sir Francis Bacon. Our fifth grade Kindness Club has been helping many of our kindergartners and first graders on practicing letters and sight words.
“To the world you may be one person; but to one person you may be the world.”
Hawk Way Students of the Week
Kindergarten, Karter; first grade, Sophia; second grade, Lyric; third grade, Carmelo; fourth grade, Elijah, and fifth grade, Gabriella.
SDA Enrollment/Exit Survey Now Open for Third Trimester
The Springfield Digital Academy (SDA) enrollment/ exit survey is now open for parent/guardian use. The SDA Google link (below) for enrollment/exit will be open through Friday, February 11. Any requests made will be effective the first day of the third trimester (February 24). SDA enrollment/exit web site: forms.gle/4BmAk663q PiXh9a39.
Yearbook Orders
Flyers were sent home for yearbooks. To order your yearbook online, go to: ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/ SelectJob?isAdvertisement Only=False&jobNumber=997 9822. Sale ends March 17.
Devil of a Difference
We had more than 25 staff members nominated for a Devil of a Difference Award during the month of January. Thank you for nominating these remarkable individuals. You may begin nominating deserving candidates (certified, classified, substitutes and paraprofessionals) for the month of February at: forms. gle/1u7XsRZSUYuDTgtK6. Nominations will be accepted until February 25.
Join us in celebrating the following Holland Elementary staff members who were nominated: Brad Konrad, Nikki Mohr and Ainsley Schwartz.
Electronic Use Policy Please Read
Springfield School students may not carry Smart Watches, cellular telephones, personal gaming and other handheld electronic or entertainment communication devices with them while at school or on school property. These devices must be turned off and securely stored in a locker during the instructional day.
Elementary students must have an approved written request from a parent to bring an electronic device to school. A copy needs to be reviewed and approved by the principal and kept on file in the main office. Electronic communication or electronic entertainment devices may not be turned on or used during the official instructional day.
Students who are permitted to possess electronic communication devices may use the devices on school buses while riding to and from school, so long as the use of the devices is not disruptive or does not interfere with the safe operation of the school bus. They may not be used while entering or leaving a school bus. Students are expected to obey the bus driver’s instructions regarding the use of electronic devices.
It is the students’ responsibility to ensure that their devices are turned off and stored in school lockers during the school day or at a schoolsponsored activity, unless other permission has been granted in writing by the school principal. First time violators of this policy are reported to the principal, who confiscates the device and holds it until the end of the school day. Parents are required to come to school to pick up the device; it will not be returned to the student.
The district assumes no liability if these devices are broken, lost or stolen. Administrative time will not be used to search for or investigate events surrounding lost or stolen items. Notices of this policy are posted in a central location in each school building and in the student handbooks.
Holland Parent Council
Please consider attending Holland Parent Council meetings this year. They have already planned for some terrific events, and they are hoping to be able to do much more later in the year. Meetings are every third Tuesday, with the exception of a couple meetings. All meetings are at 6:30 p.m., in the cafeteria. Meetings will be held February 15, March 15, April 12 and May 10.
