From your Principal:
On Friday, December 16, all of our 1st through 5th students received their report
cards. This is a very important time for our children and our entire Holland Hill
community. These cards represent the culmination of the efforts of an important
team. The team of our children, staff and parents. As I shared before with conferences,
take the time to celebrate the successes that your children have made throughout
this past trimester. It is also a time to reflect on the areas that will need
attention during the upcoming marking periods. We all know how important this team
effort is to our children. We all appreciate the efforts that will be taken to focus
on this important period in the school year and look forward to the time we spend
working together.
I wish you all a wonderful Holiday Break and New Year. Our school truly is a place
where seeds are planted and children grow. They grow through the caring support
given from all its members. Thank you for all you do to make this garden thrive.
Keep up the great work.
Mr. Arnone
This Week…
Tuesday Jump Rope Club 7:45 am
Thursday Jump Rope Club 7:45am
Friday Holiday Sing-a-Long 1:30pm
Recycling of Ink Cartridges/Toners & Techo Gadgets
DEADLINE: Friday, Dec 23rd
Thanks to everyone, we have almost filled another box for the toner/ink cartridges!!
Please drop off or send in your empty ink cartridges and toners, as we will be
sending our second box out on December 23rd.
Also, remember that you can donate… Laptop Computers, iPads/Tablets, eReaders,
iPods, MP3 players, PDA devices, GPS devices, Digital Cameras, Game Systems, Video
Games and DVD’s. Please help us full this box too!
Both boxes are located in the main lobby of the school. Should you have questions
about donating, please contact Darice Bochniak
From our School Social Worker,
Mrs. Martin:
Dear Holland Hill Community,
For years now some families of the Holland Hill Community have needed an extra helping
hand during the year and at holiday times. This year is no different. What is
different is that the economy has also touched the lives and businesses of those
who have helped us.
In thinking outside of the box this year, the staff is working with some of the
students to put together a food drive called “Friends Helping Friends” that will
last through December 20. Each classroom will be assigned an item(s) for donation
and will have a donation box outside of their door for donations to be placed in.
Should you have any questions you may call or email Mrs. Martin
Thank you for your generosity.
Mrs. Martin
SEPTA News
Fairfield SEPTA (Special Ed PTA) is looking for volunteers to bake cookies for this
annual fundraising event on Wednesday, December 21st from 9:30am to 12pm (or until
we run out). How else can you help? Purchase a box of cookies on the day of the
event at the Fairfield Schools Central Office lobby (501 Kings Highway) or make
a donation. Click here or contact Traci Garceau, Fairfield SEPTA President, with
questions or for more details.
Junior Great Books
DEADLINE: Thursday, Dec 22
It’s time to sign up for Junior Great Books! Junior Great Books is an elective program
that offers students in grades 1-5 the opportunity to read classic literature selections
and discuss them with a group of
their peers. If your child is interested, please complete and return the attached
form with a check if needed. Please make all checks payable to the Holland Hill
PTA. Please return by Thursday December 22. We would gladly accept donated copies
of books from past
participants. If you have any questions please email Alison Mortimer or call (203) 260-2597.
The Winter 2011 Seeds of Enrichment
The Winter 2011 Seeds of Enrichment (SOE) programs are now open for registration.
There are several new classes and some old favorites being offered, details are
listed in the attached brochure and on the HH website. The deadline for registration
is Friday December 23, 2011. Please select a date to volunteer to keep this program
running. Please click here to view and print the registration form and carefully review all of the program details. The confirmation/reminders will be emailed to you the week before classes start.
Cultural Enrichment
DEADLINE: Friday, Dec 23rd
The Holland Hill PTA is delighted to announce an exciting literary event for our
children. On Tuesday, January 10, the renowned children’s book author Marisabina
Russo will be visiting with and presenting to our children in grades K through 2.
Ms. Russo has written and illustrated more than 20 books for children and young
adults. You probably know her best for her classic, The Line Up Book. She blends
simple children’s themes with bright, folk art-style pictures.
This title and others are now available to purchase in advance of Ms. Russo’s visit
next month. While she is here, she will autograph each copy for your child. If you
are interested in purchasing a book, please click here to print and fill out the form and send it back to the PTA box by Friday, December 23. The books will be ordered over the Christmas break, so this deadline is firm!
Please visit Ms. Russo’s website, www.marisabinarusso.com, for more information
about her work. If you have any questions about her visit or the book order, please
email Suzanne Lombardo or call at 203-256-8685
World Champion Tae Kwon Do
Sign up now! Last week!
Take advantage of an exciting World Champion Tae Kwon Do offer that will save you
money and earn donations to the school! World Champion Tae Kwon Do is offering
the Holland Hill students with a 6 week program (that meets 2x/week) for $60!!
This is a $189 value that is being offered to Holland Hill for $60/ student. With
every child that signs up with World Champion, they will donate back the $60 to
the school PTA!
Sign up now! This is a fabulous deal and Tae Kwon Do offers so many positive things
for your children:
* Keeps your Children active in the Winter
* Instills Discipline and Self-Esteem
* Teaches valuable Life lessons & self defense skills
* Builds Confidence and Essential Tools needed for Success in School
* Your children stay fit and have fun!
* Helps your School
If you are interested in this offer, fill out the attached form and send payment in through backpack to the Holland Hill PTA mailbox.
Thank you!
Jump Rope Club
Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:45am
Our Famous Jump Rope Club will be beginning on Tuesday, December 6, 2011. This
is a “come as you want” open jump rope session for ANY student who would like to
come! All you need is a signed permission/ wavier form (see attached flyer—students
need this BEFORE they are allowed to participate)and sneakers. Parent volunteers
welcome. Every Tuesday and Thursday before school from 7:45am-8:00am in the gym.
Commemorative Brick Fundraiser
The Holland Hill PTA is launching a commemorative brick fundraiser with profits
going to our PTA (helping fund things like field trips, our summer library program,
free childcare at our PTA meetings, and so much more).
We are selling 4″ x 8″ bricks for the low price of $45 for your first brick, $40
for each additional brick you choose to purchase. However the $45 price is only
good now through January 1, 2012. Starting on January 2, 2012, the cost of a brick
will go up to $50 (with any additional bricks still staying at $40 each). So buy
now and SAVE! Bricks make a wonderful gift for the holidays!
The brick walkway will be built in the spring, right out in front of our school
garden. We would love to have your family be a part of this wonderful project! Sales
will be ending on March 30, 2012–order today!
Questions? Please contact Tracie Haner Valentino
Save the Date!
Holland Hill’s Annual Skating Party!
Saturday, Jan 14th 5-7:30pm
The Annual Holland Hill Ice Skating Party will be held on Saturday, January 14 from
5-7:30pm at the Westport PAL Rink at Longshore. Join us for the night of skating
outdoors with friends and family under the lights and stars! Bring your hats, mittens,
and whole family for some great winter fun. More information to follow. Questions?
Please email Cyndi
