Hello and Happy Friday!

Next week (November 18-22) at Holly Elementary we will be having the “High Five Coin Drive” sponsored by the Holly Elementary Student Leadership Team. Each classroom will have a container located in their classroom- students can bring coins and spare change to school and add the coins to the class jar. The money raised will be used to help raise funds for the new Sensory Garden at Holly Elementary. Our school wide goal is to raise $700. We hope that you can help us reach our goal!

Lastly, a few FRONT parking lot reminders for Holly Elementary. Please use the designated entrance and exits. We have had some near misses in the parking lot caused by parents using the designated exit as an entrance. We thank you for your cooperation.

As always, it is an honor to be your principal. I hope that you have a wonderful weekend filled with all of your favorite things.

Aimee Schwartz, Principal

Lisa Roth-Administrative Assistant

Briana Opalewski-Secretary

Phone: (248)328-3600

Attendance Number: (248)328-3614

Fax: (248)328-3604

Nov.22nd-Half Day-Noon dismissal

Nov.28th-Happy Thanksgiving

Nov.27th-29th-No School-Thanksgiving Holiday Break

Nov.29th-Lighted Parade-walk with Holly El-meet at the VFW hall off Airport

If you have any questions about the Community Resource Day listed below please email Sydney Sinclair- sydney.sinclair@hask12.org or call her at 248-328-3417.

Please have all appropriate paperwork and Dr authorization forms signed and fully completed. Renewal of medical alert information is required to be updated every school year.

**Students that have chronic medical conditions that require a rescue medication such as seizures, severe allergies, or asthma can self-carry and are encouraged to. The school MUST have a current medical care plan on file with Dr authorization.

See the district website for more details on our medication policy and printable forms to take to your family Dr.

Please reach out to our district nurse with any questions. jessica.morantes@hask12.org

Health Guidance

Showing up to school every day is critical for children’s well-being, engagement, and learning.

Click here for more information on when to keep your child home from school and when to send them.

Lauren Dehart-President

Breanne Collins-Vice President

Megan Shelswell-Secretary

Lisa Roth-Treasurer

Event Planner-Amanda Labenz

Attendance is very important. If your student isn't going to be in school please call the attendance line and leave a message. 248-328-3600

Thank you

Please have your student check the lost and found. We have several items in there. I would hate for them to be missing their favorite jacket, hat, hoodie etc. Please feel free to come in.

If you are interested in joining the Broncho team please see the Holly Area Schools main web page and go to the Human Resources tab.

Leader in Me Section

Holly Elementary is a Leader in Me school. We follow the 7 Habits of highly effective people/kids. The 7 Habits are:

• Habit 1: Be Proactive - I am a responsible person. I take initiative. I choose my actions, attitudes and moods. I do not blame others for my wrong actions. I do the right thing without being asked, even when no one is looking.

• Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind – I plan ahead and set goals. I do things that have meaning and make a difference. I am an important part of my classroom and contribute to my school's mission and vision.

• Habit 3: Put First Things First – I spend my time on things that are most important. This means I say no to things I know I should not do. I set priorities, make a schedule and achieve my goals. I am disciplined and organized.

• Habit 4: Think Win-Win - I balance courage, forgetting what I want, with consideration for what others want. I make deposits in others' Emotional Bank Accounts. When conflicts arise, I look for third alternatives. I look for ways to be a good citizen.

• Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then be Understood - I listen to other people's ideas and feelings. I try to see things from their viewpoints. I listen to others without interrupting. I am confident in voicing my ideas. I look people in the eyes when talking.

• Habit 6: Synergize - I value other people's strengths and learn from them. I work well in groups, even with people who are different from me. I seek out other people's ideas to solve problems because I know that by teaming with others we can create better solutions than can anyone of us alone. I am humble.

• Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw - I take care of my body by eating right, exercising, and getting sleep. I spend time with family and friends. I learn in lots of ways and lots of places, not just in school. I take time to find meaningful ways to help others.

Just a couple of reminders about our drop off and pick up procedures:

Drop off:

• Students eating breakfast will enter the building @ 8:20 AM and go directly to the cafeteria.
  
• If you are driving and dropping off your students please use the carline.
  

Pick Up:

• Carline pick up is running smoother each day.
• Please do not walk up to carline and pick students up.
• If you have not yet completed your Skyward verification, please do so as soon as possible. One of the updates includes your 5-day plan for dismissal. We will use that when questions arise.

Medication

• If your child takes medication at school, forms must be renewed each year. You can find the forms on our website in the Community/Parents tab under Medical Information. Please do NOT send your student with over the counter/prescribed meds to school.

Volunteer

• Please fill out a new volunteer form every year. We can NOT use the ones from the previous school year.

Items to send in Daily

• Water bottle
• Snack

Pets on school grounds

• Please remember to NOT bring pets to school during arrival/dismissal, many students have serious illnesses/allergies, which are aggravated by animal fur/dander

Email: lisa.roth@hask12.org
Website: hask12.org
Location: 801 E Maple St, Holly, MI 48442
Phone: 248-328-3600
Facebook: facebook.com/HollyElementaryHappenings
Twitter: @HollyElementary