Red Note - HLA Newsletter
Week 13, Sunday November 17, 2024
As we begin Week 13, we have four solid weeks of instruction left before winter break. Our team is dedicated to keeping students on track to meet their academic goals, and we ask for your support in finishing this semester strong. Learning doesn’t stop over the break—keeping students engaged even during vacation helps maintain their momentum and sets them up for success in the new year. Look out for tips and resources on keeping students motivated and learning through the winter season! Together, we can help our students achieve their best.
Back to Health Chiropractic | Staff Appreciation
Thank you to Back to Health Chiropractic for providing neck and shoulder massages as part of their holiday staff appreciation at HLA! We are grateful for the donation of your time and for pampering our staff after a busy week. Thank you!
Chipotle Fundraiser | Wednesday December 4, 4-8pm
Make plans to join us on Wednesday, December 4, for our Chipotle fundraiser! Bring your family and enjoy a delicious meal, knowing 25% of the proceeds will go directly to Holland Language Academy. It’s a perfect way to support our school and enjoy a night off from cooking!
Mark your calendar and invite friends and family—let’s make this a great turnout for HLA. Thank you for your support, and we’ll see you there!
Free Household Items Available | Sign up for a Thanksgiving basket now!
Sinai Spanish Assembly of God is offering free Thanksgiving baskets to families in need in our community. This year the baskets will feature various household items (rather than Thanksgiving meal items). See here for more information. To sign up for a basket, text 616-403-3329.
Lost and Found is Overflowing
Our Lost and Found is overflowing! Please take a moment to check for any missing items before they’re gone. All unclaimed items will be donated at the end of the day on Tuesday, November 26. Don’t miss this chance to reclaim those jackets, lunch boxes, and other belongings!
My Ride K-12
As of Monday, November 18 all bus riders will be using their identification badge as they get on and off the bus, this will communicate with the My Ride App to communicate with parents the location of their students on their way to school and to home.
When you first go to create account on My Ride app
Name
Birthdate
Student ID # (get this from Parent Portal)
November Health Newsletter: Note from Nurse Emily
November Nuggets : Reasons to try School Meals
It saves time grocery shopping and packing lunches
It saves money and extends your household budget
Whole Grains, Protein, Fruits, Veggies & Milk are offered with all School Meals
Meals include kid-friendly national brand name items, but with lower sodium, fat & saturated fat
Our delicious menus have calorie and sodium limits and zero grams of trans fats
You are helping your local school Nutrition Program stay fiscally sound
Studies prove that children perform better academically with a balanced meal at both Breakfast & Lunch
It is convenient for Students & Parents
Breakfast and Lunch is free for all students of Holland Public Schools
Salvation Army Holiday Assistance Now Open | Spots are Limited!
The Salvation Army of Holland’s Angel Tree program helps provide free holiday gifts for families in need. To determine if you are eligible and to apply for assistance, see the program flyers here. The program fills up very quickly, so be sure to fill out the application as soon as possible if you are interested!
Support Our Kindergarten Teacher’s Medical Fund
We are reaching out to our school community to support one of our beloved kindergarten teachers who is facing significant medical expenses. This GoFundMe page has been set up to help cover these costs, and any contribution, big or small, would make a meaningful difference.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to support our teacher during this challenging time. Your generosity and kindness are greatly appreciated.
Tienda PODER | Volunteers Needed!
We are in need of volunteers to help run HLA’s PODER (“POWER”) Store the next few weeks! Every Friday (sometimes a day or two earlier if we have a half day or no school), the PODER Store visits several classes for 20 minutes so that students can buy a prize with their PODER tickets. Students receive PODER tickets throughout the week for following our behavior expectations. We need 1-2 volunteers for each time slot. If you are interested in volunteering, you can sign up here. If you’d like to help, please be sure to also fill out Holland Public’s volunteer form before visiting. Thank you for your consideration!
Toys for Tots Donation Drive | Happening now until December 16!
This holiday season, HLA is collecting donations of new toys to be donated to the Toys for Tots program organized by our local VFW chapter. You can drop off toy donations in the drop box outside the main office anytime during school hours. Help ensure all children in our community have a memorable holiday season!
Upcoming Events: We’ll keep you updated as new events are added because your involvement is important to us. Stay tuned for our calendar of events, and we look forward to having you join us!
Math Carnival, Thursday March 20, 6:00-7:00 pm
Glow Dance, Friday April 18, 6:00-8:00 pm
Talent Show, Friday April 25 (during the school day)
Fifth Grade Graduation, Wednesday May 28, 6:00-7:00 pm
Field day, Monday, June 2 (during the school day)
Additional information will be forthcoming as events are added.