Dear Parents and Guardians,

It's Going to Be a Colorful Year! – a vibrant, dynamic experience that celebrates the uniqueness and potential of every child.As we embark on a new school year, we are filled with excitement and anticipation for all the wonderful experiences and growth opportunities that lie ahead.

Our Goals for the Year

1. Fueling the Whole-Child We believe in a holistic approach to education. This means nurturing not only your child's intellectual abilities but also their artistic talents, confidence, emotional, social, and physical well-being. Our activities and curriculum are designed to support and enhance every aspect of your child's development.

2. Developing Strong Reading Skills Reading is the foundation of all learning. We are committed to fostering a love for reading and helping each student develop strong literacy skills. Through engaging books, dynamic discussions, and tailored reading programs, we aim to make every student a confident and enthusiastic reader.

3. Celebrating Growth Every step of progress, no matter how small, is a reason to celebrate. We will be focusing on the individual growth of each student, recognizing their efforts, and celebrating their achievements. Our goal is to build a positive, encouraging environment where students feel proud of their accomplishments.

4. Developing Strong Character Skills Education goes beyond academics. We are dedicated to helping our students develop strong character skills, including kindness, respect, responsibility, and resilience. These values will be woven into our daily activities and interactions, ensuring that our students grow into well-rounded individuals.

We understand that sending your child back to school can come with a mix of emotions. Please know that we are dedicated to providing a supportive, nurturing environment where your child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education. We are excited to embark on this vibrant journey together and look forward to a fantastic year ahead.

Go Redhawks!!!

Love,

Principal Humphries-Gholson

Meet the teacher is an opportunity to pop in, meet your child (ren)'s teachers, see the classroom, help your child become familiar with the space, and ask questions.

Classrooms will be open between 1:00pm - 3:00pm on Wednesday, July 31st 2024

Park in the lot or curbside

Enter through the main office

Sign in and get directions to your child (ren)'s classroom

August 1st - Kindergarten - Fifth Grades

August 12th - Preschool

Basic Supplies

Water Bottle

Pencil Case

Pens

Pencils

Highlighters

Crayons

Markers

Folders (4 x)

Paper

Notebooks

Glue

Pencil sharpeners

Ruler

Eraser

Dry Erase Markers

Encouraged Classroom Supplies to Share

Tissue Boxes

Ziploc Bags all sizes

White Out

PLEASE WRITE YOUR CHILD'S NAME ON CLOTHING, BACKPACKS, AND WATER BOTTLE

Preschool - Ms. Christina

Kindergarten - Ms. Rodriguez

First Grade - Ms. Gonzalez; Ms. Montaño

Second Grade - Mr. Paublo

Third Grade - Mr. Sesay

Fourth Grade - Mrs. Stembridge; Ms. Schott

Fifth Grade - Dr. Burton

Art: Ms. Connor

Music - Mrs. Draper

Aides: Mr. Leon; Ms. Delila

Monitors: Ms. Selina, Ms. Precious

Fill out the Volunteer Form TODAY!

We would love every parent to donate at least 10 hours of their time this school year.

Opportunities

• 7:30a - 8:30a Rise & Shine Redhawks... Are you a morning person? Start a Morning committee to support with breakfast, morning drop-off patrols, and recess
• 11:00am - 12:30pm Recess Rangers... join us for lunch and recess daily to support with games and transitions
• 10:00am or 1:00pm Hallway Helpers Keep our hallways vibrant. Monitor hallways and update bulletin boards for your child's teacher

• PTO: Events planning, Men of Merit Dad's Club, field day, parties and D.J'ing....
• Office Support: Make copies, organize closets
• Library Support: Shelve books, help with activities
• Classroom Parent: Organize class parties, field trips and events with the teacher!
• Be an Assistant Coach: Football, Basketball, Kickball

• Co-Ed Flag Football (4th -5 th Grade):
• August 12, 2024 – October 3, 2024

• Boys and Girls Basketball (3rd -5 th Grade):
• November 4, 2024 – January 25, 2025

• Co-Ed Kickball (3rd -5 th Grade):
• March 31, 2025 – May 15, 202

The bulk of new learning for reading and math occurs between 8:35am and 10:45am each day. When your child is tardy, even by 5 minutes, they miss important skills and concepts. If your child is tardy 5 minutes every day, they miss 25 minutes of material each week. Over the course of the year, this accumulates 13 hours worth of material they will need to catch up in order to prevent from falling behind.

Please do your best to be on time.

Breakfast and Lunch Program: All Holladay students receive free breakfast and lunch meals. Monthly breakfast and lunch menus are updated and posted on the district's website.

Gates Open and Breakfast: The school campus will open at 7:45 AM. Students are welcome to enjoy breakfast from 7:45 AM- 8:30 AM. We encourage families to arrive early if their child will be eating breakfast at school.

Student Instructional Hours: To maximize student learning, students should be on time and at school each day.

• 8:35 AM – 2:45 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

• 8:35 AM – 1:45 PM Wednesday (Early Dismissal)

Late Arrivals: All students arriving after 8:35 AM are late and will need to be signed in by an adult 18 years or older at the front office.

Early Pick-up: If student(s) must be picked up earlier than the 2:45 (M,T,Th,F) / 1:45 (W) PM dismissal time, we encourage you to do so before 2:15 (M,T,Th,F) / 1:15 (W) PM. You must sign your child(ren) out from the Main Office.

Student absences? Call 520-225-1602 to alert our attendance tech, Ravein Slowe. Arizona State Law requires parents and guardians to report all student absences.

Morning Drop-off: Please use the single drop off location on 33rd Street starting at 7:45 AM. Have your child exit the car toward the curb/passenger side. We ask drivers to keep the flow of traffic moving forward and drivers to be aware of their surroundings. For safety reasons, there is no parking or U-turns to be made in the bus bay space. 33rd Street wraps around to 32nd Street and is the safest way to exit the neighborhood.

Dismissal pick-up: Similar to previous years, Holladay will have two pick-up locations.

• 33rd Street will remain the pick up point for kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students, along with their older 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade siblings.

• Fremont Avenue will remain the pick up point for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students.

After-School Programs: Holladay’s Creative Arts After-School (CAAS) Program will provide students with snacks and homework support and one art course from 2:45 PM - 4:25 PM. Interest forms will be handed to students. Student placement confirmation will be communicated before Friday, August 23rd. There will be no bus transportation for students. All students are to be picked up by 4:30 PM.

Grades K-2:

1. Indoor Waiting Areas:

• Students will consolidate into the 1st grade classrooms. Teachers will supervise students to ensure they remain seated, calm, and quiet. Assistants will direct to student out of the building and to the appropriate car.

2. Parent Pick-Up:

• Parents may remain in their cas and pick up students directly from the gate. Parents will request students from the pick up line. Monitors will walkie for students to come to the gate for pick up. Assistants will guide students to the gate.

• Parents may park in the lot, come into the main office and request to sign students out from the main office.

• Staff will have a checklist to mark off each student as they are picked up to ensure safety.

Grades 3-5:

1. Indoor Waiting Areas:

• 3rd grade students will wait in the cafeteria. Teachers and staff will supervise to maintain order and ensure students stay seated.

2. Parent Pick-Up:

• Parents will pick up 3rd-5th graders from their designated drop off location.

• Parents may also park, enter through the main entrance, and request to sign students out from the main office.

• Expect 10 minutes per grade level each day. For example a 3rd grader would have 30 minutes of homework while a 5th grader may have 50 minutes of homework.

Tucson Unified’s Inclusive Preschool Programs offer a unique opportunity for students to participate in a high-quality, comprehensive preschool curriculum.Children ages 3-5 attend school four days a week for approximately 2.5 hours at one of dozens of our preschool sites. Classrooms are led by teachers certified inEarly Childhood Education.

Family Resource Center services are available to TUSD students and their families, free of charge. Please call the center to register for classes. Childcare is available to TUSD students and siblings for most classes. Please inform staff of the need for childcare when you register. Include the number of children, ages, and any special needs. Interpreter services are available. Please inform staff of the need for an interpreter when you register. Please register at least two weeks in advance if interpreter services are needed.

Other services include:

• Clothing bank
• Food pantry
• Help with TUSD forms
• Information and referrals

Visit the website here!

• Brush and Bulky Collection: Brush and Bulky will be picking up piles as kids start walking to school. Please remind children to avoid debris piles along sidewalks, as they can contain sharp metals, glass, rusty nails, and furniture. City crews do their best to create a safe environment, children should stay clear from the moving equipment and staff at work. To ensure pickup, residents should have their piles out by date indicated in the brochure attached.
• Illegal Dumping: Illegal dumping remains a concern. Residents can help by encouraging others to use the landfill. A special Brush and Bulky pickup is available for $55. Simply place your pile in front of your home, and the city will handle the rest, saving time, effort, and money. When hiring someone for cleaning or demolition, ensure they provide a current landfill receipt to confirm proper disposal.
• Graffiti Reporting: Graffiti can be reported to graffiti@tucsonaz.gov. The city promptly removes visible graffiti from both private and public property to maintain a beautiful community environment.
• Environmental Services Department: For questions about what our Environmental Services Department can do for your community, please visit our website at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Environmental-and-General-Services.

Email: Holladay@tusd1.org