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To achieve individual academic success for all students through a positive family, school, and community partnership.
THIS IS THE ONLY PAPER COPY YOU WILL RECEIVE THIS YEAR. FUTURE
NEWSLETTERS WILL BE SENT THROUGH SKYWARD ON YOUR E-MAIL
____________________________________________________________________________________________ www.hollyacademy.org September 9, 2016
DIRECTOR’S CORNER-Julie Kildee
Welcome to the 2016-2017 school year! We are happy to see our
returning families and welcome our new families. It was a pleasure
to speak with so many of you at both Open Houses.
We are excited to announce the addition of the following new
staff members:
Jose Melero: Maintenance Supervisor
Crystal Strawser: Mrs. Robertson’s long-term sub
Kelly DeFauw: Special Education Parapro
Mandie Schaft and Tia Doyle: Athletic Directors
Shannon Nelson: Parent Ambassador Anar Guru – Physical Therapist Tia Doyle (Tucker) – Math Coach/Intervention
It’s going to be a great year! Go Huskies!
Phone Extensions
Holly Academy recently installed a new phone system this summer.
Please note that all of our phone extensions have changed for the
2016-2017 school year.
Fueling Parent Excellence Conference
There are many reasons why Holly Academy is the top academic
performer in the area. One of these reasons is our high level of
parent support and involvement! The best way you can support
your child in his/her academics is to attend our Fifth Annual Fueling
Parent Excellence Conference on September 19, 2016. This year,
PTO is providing a free dinner and our staff will be running
activities to keep your children busy while you learn what is in store
for the school year.
Register TODAY at: http://www.eventbrite.com/o/parent-
university-8395511057
**PLEASE DO NOT USE YOUR CELL PHONE
DURING DROP OFF AND DISMISSAL**
Attention Parents - Morning Drop-Off
Our residential neighbors have a problem in the morning
when they are attempting to leave for work. Please
understand that some of the morning traffic on Academy
Road is non-school related vehicles, and they are having
difficulty leaving the area.
A major problem location is where vehicles are on Academy
Road attempting to turn either left or right onto Fish Lake
Road. We are asking our parents to please be courteous of
all vehicles heading away from the area, as well as those
coming into the area.
Also, drop-off should not occur prior to 7:40am unless your
child attends latch-key. Please refrain from dropping off
prior to the outside doors opening at 7:40am.
Dismissal Process
Your child’s safety is of utmost importance to our staff.
Please refrain from having parent/teacher conferences
during the dismissal process. Even the smallest question to
a teacher takes his/her attention off the safety of the
children. Teachers are not permitted to engage in these
conversations until the dismissal process is completed.
Thank you for assisting us in keeping our children safe.
The middle schoolers will dismiss from the auditorium. If
you would like to pick your child up from the middle school
building, please make sure you sign them out at the office
before 3:05p.m.
Remember to turn in your summer work!
Students should turn in proof of any summer learning
program to the office with their name and homeroom
teacher on it NO LATER than Friday, September
16th.
Any student that turns in proof of completing a
summer learning program will earn a special reward
and recognition on our summer learning bulletin
board.
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News & Views
Skyward – Parent Connect
Please note that you are able to change demographic information on
your student’s information through Skyward. If your email is not
available on Skyward, please add it into your student’s information.
Thank you.
No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
As required by NCLB, parents have the right to request
information about the professional qualifications of classroom
teachers on an annual basis. Any parent whose student is receiving
instructional services from a paraprofessional may also request the
qualifications of the paraprofessional. If you have questions
regarding teacher or paraprofessional certifications, please
contact the office.
Parent Compacts
Please sign and return your Parent Compact as soon as
possible. This is a state mandated requirement.
Picture Day – September 19th – uniform attire
Athletics
If your child participates in a sports activity at Holly Academy,
please check the Holly Academy website (www.hollyacademy.org)
under Athletics for cancellations and rescheduled games. We hope
this helps with communication between the athletic department
and parents.
Attendance Line
We have an attendance line. When calling in an absence
for your child, please dial 7. At that time you may leave your
child’s name, teacher, and reason for absence. Thank you for
your cooperation.
PARENT INFORMATION
September 12 PTO Meeting-5:30p.m.
September 13 Hot Lunch Program begins
September 16 Constitution Day observed - red, white, blue tops
with dress down bottoms
September 19 Picture Day – uniform attire
September 19 Milk/Pizza begins
September 19 Fueling Parent Excellence – 4:30p.m.
(mandatory for all new parents)
September 21 Board of Directors Mtg. - 5:30pm
September 23 PTO dress down day - $1.00
September 28 Coffee and Conversation – 8:00a.m. and 6:00p.m.
September 30 Caring Committee dress down day - $1.00
October 3 Character focus: Fairness – wear a
orange top with uniform bottoms
October 5 Count Day
October 7 Half Day-dismiss 11:30a.m.-free dress down
October 10 PTO Meeting-5:30p.m.
October 14 PTO dress down day - $1.00
October 19 Board of Directors Mtg. – 5:30p.m.
October 19 Book Fair Begins
October 21 Fall on the Farm
October 28 Athletics dress down day - $1.00
COOKIE DOUGH
Sale starts Sept. 23rd and ends on October 10th.
Delivery is November 3rd. Forms will go home at a later date.
FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board would like to welcome everyone back to school.
President – Diane Wujciak
Vice President – Jeff Reece
Treasurer – Todd Rockafellow
Secretary (FOIA officer) – Kay Hollar
Trustee – Doreen De Benedictus
Trustee – Joan Ehrhardt
FROM THE PTO
Summer Reading Program
Congratulations to the following Holly Academy students
who completed the Summer Reading Program at the
Springfield Township Library.
Abby Allen Lilah Moore
Cora Allen Alison Rockafellow
Ellavy Cooper Zachary Rockafellow
Michael Corrigan Hayden Simmons
Cameron Dragan Nolan Simmons
Jonathan Moore
NOTICE OF PESTICIDE USE
Pesticides are periodically applied to school district property as part of Holly
Academy’s pest management program. Parents and legal guardians of children
enrolled in the district have the right to request prior notification of pesticide
applications to the buildings or grounds. In order to be notified prior to the
application of pesticides, the parent or legal guardian must send a letter to Ken
Kander, Director of Finance & Operations.
Please understand that emergencies do arise and that pesticides may be applied
without prior notice to parents or legal guardians. Parents or legal guardians that
have requested prior notification, however, will be notified after pesticide
application. Application of pesticides will be performed only by certified or
registered applicators where and when required. This notice was given in
compliance with Regulation 637, as amended by Public Act 131 of 1993.
ANNUAL ASBESTOS NOTIFICATION
HOLLY ACADEMY
2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR
In accordance with Section 763.84 of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act
(AHERA), or the “Asbestos in Schools Rule,” Holly Academy is notifying employees
and building occupants, or their legal guardians, of activities conducted within the
past school year involving the asbestos inspections and periodic surveillance
activities that are planned or in progress in the Administration/Elementary School
Building and the Gymnasium/Middle School Building.
Holly Academy has conducted the following asbestos-related activities since the
beginning of the school year.
Three Year Resinspections: An inspection of both facilities was completed by
ARCH Environmental Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan on December 27,
2013. This inspection report is located in the asbestos management plan
available for public review. The next 3-year reinspection is due in December
2016.
Training: Newly hired custodial personnel were provided asbestos awareness
training, as required by the AHERA regulation. Documentation is located in
the asbestos management plan.
Holly Academy will be conducting the following asbestos related activities over the
next twelve months:
Six Month Periodic Surveillances: The next periodic surveillance is scheduled
for February 2017.
AHERA Management plans for both buildings are available for review in the Main
Office of the Administration/Elementary Building at 820 Academy Road, Holly,
Michigan. Management plans are available for review during normal school/business
hours.
Questions regarding the asbestos program for Holly Academy may be addressed to
the asbestos Designated Person, Mr. Ken Kander, at (248) 634-5554, extension 155.
HOLLY ACADEMY CHESS CLASS/CLUB A FUN game that helps with skills you use your whole life. Once learned, you will enjoy it forever!
Teaching Excellence ...Through Chess!
FOR BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED PLAYERS
FALL 2016 GRADES 1-8 MEETS TUESDAYS PLAY CHESS OFTEN! REGISTER EARLY! CLASSES FILL UP FAST! 12 WEEKS: $135
This class is for students who have never played, or who have had some instruction, or know how and are familiar with the rules and some tactics. Learn chess history, etiquette, the playing board, its chessmen, how the pieces move, value of the pieces, common opening moves, tactics, middlegame and endgame strategies, how to checkmate your opponent, and more! Trophies and other prizes will be awarded! A Class Championship Tournament will be held the last day of class.
MOM and DAD, 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. It is an
International language! The benefits derived from the knowledge of chess increase one’s ability to meet, greet,
mingle, and communicate with people all around the world--even if one doesn’t speak a word of the other's language!
It is good for kids to know how to play chess.
INSTRUCTOR: MR. DOUGLAS FICK, II All The King's Men Chess and Brain Games, Inc.
(586) 558-4790 (586) 558-2046 (Fax) Email: [email protected]
Chess is a game that once you learn how to play, you will enjoy it forever! 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!
12 WEEKS ● FEE: $135 Includes Trophies and Other Prizes
Optional Material for New Students: $15 Workbook, $5 Reference Book (Available from Instructor)
BEGINS: SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 • ENDS: DECEMBER 13, 2016
MEETS: TUESDAYS, 3:30 P.M. — 4:30 P.M. ● (No Class Nov. 22)
We’re Teaching EXCELLENCE!!
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YES! Sign me up for the FALL 2016 HOLLY ACADEMY CHESS CLASS/CLUB!
Please check one: BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED
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How to Pack a Zero Waste Lunch
● A Zero Waste Lunch is simply a lunch that produces no trash. ● To pack one is so easy, simply employ reusable containers instead of disposable
packaging.
Our school produces over 150 lbs. of trash from lunch every day. Please help us reduce this amount in our efforts to go green. We've also found that buying in bulk instead of singleserve containers can save over $100 per year in grocery costs per student.
Student’s Name______________________________________________
Teacher____________________________________________ Grade____________
Parent Email________________________________________________
Parent Phone_______________________________________________
Will student’s parent be available to volunteer? O Yes O No
Name of Parent Volunteer__________________________________*Please return to the school with $20 check payable to Holly Academy*Put Jr. Lego League in the memo line**No refunds will be provided after the first meeting.
Meeting dates for the year:October 13th, 2016October 27th, 2016
November 10th, 2016December 15th, 2016January 12th, 2017January 26th, 2017February 9th, 2017February 23rd, 2017
March 9th, 2017March 23rd, 2017April 13th, 2017
Jr. First Lego League EXPO April 27th, 2017
It is expected that K-1 student participants will have a parent attend the
meetings with them.
Contact for more informationMarlena Bravender
orAmanda Beckett
Teams will explore a real-world scientific problem.
They also construct a motorized model of what they learned using LEGO elements. Teams will learn
about teamwork, the wonders of science and
technology, and the FIRST LEGO League Core
Values. Then they create an EXPO poster that
illustrates their journey of discovery and introduces
their team.
Join the Holly Academy Jr. First LEGO LeagueStudents in K-4 may sign up!
$20 for materials and registration
Meeting Time: 3:45-4:45pm
Thursdays beginning in October
Registration due September 20th
Girl Scout Troop 70871
Thursday, 9/15 After school by the office!
Come walk with us at Hudson Mills
Sunday, September 18th at 9am!
All proceeds benefit JDRF Diabetes Research