Work Day - Holly Academy · preschool, latchkey, and was a guest teacher in a few districts. Since becoming a member of the Holly Academy family when we opened in 1999, Jodi has taught

To achieve individual academic success for all students through a positive family, school, and community partnership.

____________________________________________________________________________________________ www.hollyacademy.org April 13, 2017

DIRECTOR’S CORNER-Julie Kildee

$100 Grand Celebration Week

The Holly Academy Education Foundation is proud to

announce that we have now raised $100,000 to continue

providing educational opportunities for Holly Academy

students. We invite you to stop inside the lobby and celebrate

with us each morning next week, April 17th through the 21st.

You can see a different grant recipient demonstration every

morning between 7:40am and 7:55am. We will wrap up this

exciting week with a light breakfast and initiative display for

our Holly Academy parents and generous donors on Friday,

April 21st from 7:45am-8:30am in the multi-purpose room.

We couldn’t have met this milestone without you!

Attention Holly Academy Students!

Just inside the front doors we’ve filled the glass display case with

more $100 Grand candy bars than you can count! Or can you?

Guess the amount and submit your entry to your homeroom

teacher by 3:15pm on Wednesday, April 19th. One entry per

student. Three prizes to be awarded Friday!

Crosswalk

We have a new crosswalk person! Barbara Bunker began after

spring break on Monday, April 10th. She is excited to be

helping our students and parents, and we are excited to have

her! Please say "hello" when you see her directing traffic

during our morning drop-off. Welcome Barbara!

PARENT INFORMATION

April 17 PTO Meeting – 5:30p.m.

April 19 Parent University Event at 6:30p.m.

April 19 Report cards go home

April 20 5th to M.S. Transition Meeting-6:00p.m.

April 21 HAEF 100K Celebration Breakfast-7:45a.m.-

8:30a.m.

April 24 Y5-K Round-Up-NO SCHOOL FOR Y5’s

and KINDERGARTNERS ONLY!

April 25 2nd/3rd Grade Concert – 1:00p.m. and 6:30p.m.

April 26 Forms due for Take your Sons/Daughters to

Work Day

April 26 Board of Directors Meeting – 5:30p.m.

April 27 Take your Sons/Daughters to Work Day

April 28 Movie Night Fundraiser – 3:30p.m.-5:30p.m.

May 1 Character Focus: Teamwork. Wear your grey

shirts with uniform bottoms

May 2 Y5-1st Grade Concert – 1:00p.m. and 6:30p.m.

May 3 High School Transition Meeting – 6:00p.m.

May 4 4th/5th Grade Concert – 1:00p.m. and 6:30p.m.

May 5 Half Day – dismiss at 11:30a.m.-free dress down

FROM THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT

The music department will be holding a silent auction

for concert seats next week on a table outside the

office. Bidding will be from Monday, April 17th until

Friday, April 21st. The auction will end at 3:40 p.m.

on the 21st. The music department is grateful for all

your support.

Tools For Their Toolbelt – April 19th

Holly Academy Parent University presents, Lauren

Peabody, MSW. Her hour-long presentation will

provide your student with "Tools for their Toolbelt".

Don’t forget to register!

Q & A session to follow the presentation. This event is

for parents, only. Childcare will be provided (children

out of diapers only, please).

Register at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/holly-academy-

parent-university-13154683687

Meet Our Staff

Mrs. Doherty got her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with a focus on Early Childhood at

the University of Michigan. During college and prior to teaching at Holly Academy, she taught

preschool, latchkey, and was a guest teacher in a few districts. Since becoming a member of the Holly

Academy family when we opened in 1999, Jodi has taught a variety of grades and subjects. She

currently teaches Young 5 – 1st Computers and Spanish.

On a more personal note, Jodi is married to her husband, Joey. They have a 23 year old son Lil’ Joe

and daughter in law Alaina who are both seniors at U of M. In addition, their family includes a puppy

and a horse. In her free time, Jodi enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, reading,

watching movies and going camping … sometimes even camping with our dog, horse, and friends, trail

riding!

Ms. Doyle has been working at Holly Academy for five years. She started her teaching career as a

seventh and eighth grade math teacher in Flint and transitioned to middle school ELA at Holly

Academy. She loves volleyball and coached at Holly Academy for four years. Softball was another

favorite sport of hers in high school. Her three younger siblings attend Fenton High School. She loves

her pets which are a lab/pit mix and two crazy cats. She owns a photography business, Tia Marie

Photography, LLC, and loves to scrapbook and read. Her favorite things in this world are her family,

her friends, and iced coffee drinks.

Ms. Short is a paraprofessional in Mrs. Foss’s kindergarten class this year. She also works in the

intervention department and spends part of her day working with students in first through third

grade. She loves waking up to go to work each day and is thankful to be at such an amazing

school! Ms. Short first came to Holly Academy as a parent. Her son, Ethan, is in seventh grade here at

Holly Academy. She’s proud of the person he has become and credits much of his success as a student

to the phenomenal teachers he has had over the years. Seeing our school from the perspective of a

parent and as a staff member has made her appreciate our special community even more. Ms. Short

is also the aunt to Natalie (4th grade), Noah (3rd grade), and Owen (K). She loves getting to see them

every day! Learning is Ms. Short's passion and she loves school! She is currently attending Oakland

University to complete a graduate degree in elementary education. She will start student teaching

next winter and will be endorsed in integrated science and language arts. When Ms. Short is not

studying, she loves spending time with family, camping, fiber arts, crafts, gardening, and being in

nature.

Dear Elementary Parents and Guardians ONLY:

One of the most important responsibilities of the school staff is to assign

students to classes for the next year. The goal of the student placement

policy is to design balanced classes, according to established criteria,

which create the optimal learning environment for all Holly Academy

students. Each classroom is a small community that must be

representative of the diverse social, academic, and physical needs and

abilities of all students. Our goal is to provide equitable opportunities for all

students in a balanced classroom environment while accommodating

their academic, emotional and social needs. Our staff members consider

all of the following points when placing each child:

a. Students in each classroom who have a positive influence on each

other in learning.

b. A balance in the number of boys and girls.

c. An equal distribution of children enrolled in special programs.

d. A need to keep classes approximately equal in size and stay within the

Holly Academy Board’s class size policy.

e. Parent input.

We invite you to give us specific information about the learning needs of

your child. You may wish to share information about your child’s

developmental needs – academic, social, emotional, physical.

The information will be considered in conjunction with school information

on each child and with the broader needs listed above to complete

student placements. This information will be shared with this year’s teacher

and his/her next year’s teacher.

Parent information on student placement should be submitted no later

than April 28, 2017. FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE ONLY!

April 13, 2017

Dear Parent,

The annual Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work® Day will be celebrated on

April 27, 2017. This event is an opportunity for girls and boys to learn about the world of

work, the challenges their parents face, and how the schoolwork they do today will help

them in their future.

If you are planning to participate in the event with your daughter, son, or relative please

fill out the return slip below and return to your child’s teacher by the end of the day

Wednesday, April 26th.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Ms. Kildee

Director

I, plan to

participate in the annual Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work® Day,

April 27, 2017 at my workplace, . I understand that my child will

receive an excused absence, but will have to make up any work that will be covered on

that day.

Signature Date

(parent or guardian’s name) (student’s name) (relationship to the student)

(Company Name)

MONTH TO MONTH MILK ORDER FORM

MAY & JUNE 2017

*You may order more than one month at a time*

To ensure every child receives milk, all orders must be in no later than Friday, April 21st This allows us to place an accurate milk order to our provider.

The milk program runs on a month to month basis. It does not matter if your child receives milk every day or not, the cost is still the same, $7.00 a month.

SOME THINGS TO REMEMBER:

• NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED.• Please make check/money order payable to Holly Academy PTO.• One check per family/one order form PER CHILD please.• There will be NO refunds for any reason including sick days, vacations, field trips, half days or

holidays.• Your child has a choice between white and chocolate in the classrooms.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email [email protected]. Thank you for your cooperation.

Milk Coordinator,Lisa Crawford

Milk Order/Due date: Friday, April 21st, 2017

Students Name:________________________________

Teacher:______________________ Grade:_________

Month(s): _________________ X $7.00____________

Date:__________ Check #/Money Order:____________

May/June 2017 Order Form

Form and payment due by Friday, April 21, 2017, no later than

11:30 a.m. – NO LATE ORDERS ACCEPTED.

Checks or money orders accepted, payable to Holly Academy PTO. NO CASH ACCEPTED.

ONE form and ONE check (or money order) PER CHILD. Do not combine with anything else, i.e. siblings, milk, hot lunch, etc!

Return entire COMPLETED FORM and PAYMENT, to child’s homeroom teacher, in a sealed envelope marked PTO Pizza Mondays. Do not staple

payment to form. Only this form accepted. Fill out form entirely.

Incomplete forms and/or improper payments will be returned and your child will not receive pizza for the month.

Student’s First and Last Name: _________________________ Student’s Homeroom Teacher: _________________________

(Circle slice choice for each day. Each order includes one breadstick.) 5/1/17 1 slice $2.00 2 slices $3.00 3 slices $4.00 = $________

5/8/17 1 slice $2.00 2 slices $3.00 3 slices $4.00 = $________

5/15/17 1 slice $2.00 2 slices $3.00 3 slices $4.00 = $________ 5/22/17 1 slice $2.00 2 slices $3.00 3 slices $4.00 = $________ 6/5/17 1 slice $2.00 2 slices $3.00 3 slices $4.00 = $________ 6/12/17 1 slice $2.00 2 slices $3.00 3 slices $4.00 = $________ Check/Money Order #______________________ Total Amount Paid: $________ Due by Friday, April 21, 2017, no later than 11:30 a.m. – NO LATE ORDERS ACCEPTED. Direct questions, via e-mail, to [email protected], using “Pizza” in the subject

line.

Thank you to Little Caesars of Holly! Thank you for supporting the PTO!

Holly Academy Lunch Menu (LAST MENU)

Provided by Barb's Catering

May 2nd through June 2nd

May 2nd Chicken nuggets

Tater tots

Go-gurt

May 3rd Warm Pretzel

Cheese dip, celery, carrots

Cookie

May 4th Hamburger

Chips

Apple salad

May 5th

Half day

May 9th Chicken sticks

Warm mixed veggies

Fruit cup

May 10th Lasagna

Tossed salad

Garlic bread

Cookie

May 11th Mini corndogs

Fritos

Fruit cup

May 12th Mac & cheese

Warm veggies

Bread & butter

Brownie

May 16th Chicken patty on a bun

Baked beans

Orange & banana

May 17th Warm pretzel, cheese dip

Cucumber & tomatoes

Pudding

May 18th

Spaghetti & meat balls

Tossed salad

Garlic toast

Dessert

May 19th

Cheeseburger on a bun

Pretzels

Veggie and dip

Dessert

May 23rd Chicken nuggets

Fruit salad

Veggies, go-gurt

May 24th Sloppy Joe

Chips

Fruit

May 25th Turkey & stuffing

Mashed potatoes & gravy

Jello

May 26th

Half day

May 30th Warm pretzel, cheese dip

Salad

Oranges

May 31st Cheeseburger

Veggies

Trail mix

June 1st Mini corn dogs

Veggie & dip

Dessert

June 2nd Chicken sticks

Tater tots

Rice krispy treat

Substitution Available: Chef salad and dessert or hot dog and chips with dessert. Please return to office or teacher by April 21st.

Make checks and money orders payable to: Barb's Catering & Box Lunches. Cost is $3.50 per Lunch.

Required Info Dates Reg Salad Hotdog

May 2nd

Students name May 3rd

May 4th

May 9th

Teacher May 10th

May 11th

Grade May 12th

May 16th

May 17th

# of Lunches May 18th

May 19th

Amount due May 23rd

May 24th

May 25th

May 30th

May 31st

June 1st

June 2nd

HOLLY ACADEMY CHESS CLASS/CLUB SPRING 2017 ●7 WEEKS ● MEETS ON TUESDAYS

Chess: An International Language! A FUN game that helps with skills you use your whole life. Once learned, you will enjoy it forever!

FOR BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED PLAYERS

PLAY CHESS OFTEN! REGISTER EARLY! CLASSES FILL UP FAST! GRADES 1-8

Teaching Excellence ...through Chess!

MOM/DAD, DID YOU KNOW? It is good for kids to know how to play chess. AND, DID YOU KNOW? Chess has been shown to improve academic skills; assist in critical thinking, focusing and long-term planning; teach good sportsmanship; enhance social skills and self-esteem; and it’s an International language! The benefits derived from the knowledge of chess increase one’s ability to meet, greet, mingle, and communicate with people all over the world--even when one doesn’t speak a word of the other's language! Chess is not only a FUN game, but it also helps with strategy and planning skills one uses in decision-making situations in school and throughout their whole life!

THIS CLASS is for students who: 1) have never played, 2) have had some instruction, 3) know how and are familiar with the rules and some tactics. You learn chess history, etiquette, the playing board, its chessmen, how the pieces move, value of the pieces, common opening moves, tactics, middle game and endgame strategies, how to improve your game, and how to checkmate your opponent! There will be a Class Championship Tournament at the end of the session with Trophies and Other Prizes! And chess is SUPER GREAT for GIRLS, too! COME ON, GIRLS! Learn how chess is played! GIRLS RULE!! Show the boys how it’s done!!

An INVESTMENT in your future... Utilizing your MOST VALUABLE ASSET

7 WEEKS ● FEE: $85 ● Includes TROPHIES and OTHER PRIZES

Required Material: $15 Workbook. Optional: $5 Reference Book (Available from Instructor)

BEGINS: APRIL 25, 2017 • ENDS: JUNE 6, 2017

MEETS: TUESDAYS, 3:30 P.M. — 4:30 P.M.

Here Is a GREAT opportunity to learn the fundamentals of chess as well as common openings, tactics,

and end game strategies! Chess is not only a FUN game, but it also helps with strategy and planning

skills one uses in decision-making situations in school and throughout your whole life! INSTRUCTOR: MR. DOUGLAS FICK, II

All The King's Men Chess and Brain Games, Inc. (586) 558-4790 Email: [email protected]

We’re Teaching EXCELLENCE!!

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YES! Sign me up for the SPRING 2017 HOLLY ACADEMY CHESS CLASS/CLUB!

Please circle one: BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED

Student Name_________________________________________________Date___________________

Address____________________________________________________________Grade___________

City________________________________Zip__________Email______________________________

Home Phone___________________________Work/Cell Phone_______________________________

Please mail this Registration Form with $85 payment by FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2017, to:

All The King’s Men, 26640 Gratiot Avenue, Roseville, MI 48066 OR Bring to 1ST day of class.

PLEASE CIRCLE: CASH CHECK MASTERCARD VISA DISCOVER

Cardholder Name_____________________________Exp Date_______________Zip Code___________

Card #_________________________________________Signature______________________________