The Hornet Newsletter

Thursday, October 23

4:00 - 6:00 pm

We look forward to meeting with you regarding first-quarter performance at Parent Conference Night on Thursday, October 23rd from 4:00-6:00 pm! Please contact your child's teacher to schedule your conference time.

Holland would like to invite you to our upcoming Celebrate America Program on Friday, November 7th at 8:30 am. Students, staff and community will come together in honor of Veterans Day. If you would like to join us for this amazing celebration, please RSVP at the QR code or link below.

Our Hornet Stingers will compete against the Sea Park and Surfside Elementary Schools' soccer teams on Saturday, November 8th. Our players have been practicing and working hard, and we look forward to the competition coming up soon! Join us to cheer on Holland's team, the Hornet Stingers!

Many thanks to our awesome coaches, Officer Matt and Mr. Ryan!

In honor of all who served, we will observe Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. It will be a holiday for all and there is no school for students. Thank you to our military members and all veterans!

We are excited to welcome Alyssa Villa, RN, as the newest member of our Holland Elementary family!

Alyssa brings a wealth of experience and a caring spirit to our school community. She’s here to support the health and well-being of all our students and staff.

Please join us in giving her a warm Hornet Welcome!

Get ready for a day full of curiosity and creativity because Mad Scientist Day is coming to our school on Friday, October 31st!

In lieu of any other dress-up on this day, students across all grades will participate in exciting, hands-on science and STEAM projects throughout the day. To help set the scene, students are encouraged to come dressed as mad scientists—think wild hair, goggles, and lab coats! Costumes must be school appropriate and safe for classroom activities.

👩‍🔬👨‍🔬 Want to join the fun?

We’d love your help! If you’re interested in volunteering, please reach out directly to your child’s teacher.

Let’s make this a wildly fun and educational day for all our young scientists!

The Red Ribbon Week anti-bullying campaign theme for the 2025-2026 school year is, “There is no place in this space for bullying!”

This year during Red Ribbon Week, our students will learn about bully prevention daily during the morning announcements. They will also have the opportunity to participate in a week of fun dress-up activities, starting on Monday, 10/27 and ending with Friday, 10/31/25’s Mad Scientist Day (see below). Help us celebrate Holland’s commitment to end bullying and continue prevention all year long!

Support our school at the Satellite Beach, Rockledge, or Suntree/Viera locations!

As we approach the holiday season, we want to wish all our Holland families a joyful and restful Thanksgiving! Please remember that there will be no school from November 24th through 28th as we take time to celebrate and recharge. We hope this break brings you quality time with loved ones and plenty of reasons to be thankful. We look forward to welcoming everyone back, refreshed and ready for the rest of the school year!

We are excited to announce that our 4-6 grade classes will be participating in the Holland Elementary Science Fair, which will take place on Wednesday, February 4 in the school commons area.

The Science Fair is a wonderful opportunity for students to explore scientific concepts, practice critical thinking, and showcase their creativity. Each student will be responsible for completing a science project that follows the scientific method and demonstrates a clear understanding of their chosen topic.

Expectations:

• Project Topic Selection: Students should choose a topic that interests them and is age appropriate. Topics must be approved by October 24, 2025.

• Scientific Method: Projects should include a question, hypothesis, experiment, results, and conclusion.

• Display Board: Students will create a tri-fold board to present their project, including visuals, data, and explanations.

• Due Date: All projects must be completed and brought to school by Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

• Judging & Awards: Projects will be judged based on creativity, scientific accuracy, and presentation. Awards will be given in various categories. Wednesday, February 4.

Parent Support:

We encourage you to support your child by helping them gather materials, stay on schedule, and talk through their ideas. However, the work should reflect the student’s own effort and understanding.

If you have any questions or need guidance, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher.

Thank you for your continued support in making science fun and meaningful for our students!

Warm regards,

Holland Science Teachers

Holland is proud to serve our military families!

We are a Purple Star School of Distinction based on our support of military students and families. Please visit our military website at https://www.brevardschools.org/o/hes/page/military for information on ways we can support our military-connected students and parents/guardians.

If you would like support for your child as you deploy or if you would like support from our MFLC at any time, please complete this form below and submit to hollandelementary@brevardschools.org or feel free to drop it by the front office.

The military and federally connected parents make a difference. The Federal Impact Aid Survey will open on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in FOCUS. Please complete the survey for each student on the account before November 22, 2025. For questions, please contact Melanie Thompson at 321-773-7591 or thompson.melanie@brevardschools.org.

The date for first-quarter Report Cards is Friday, October 17. Hard copies will go home with students, and they will be available digitally on FOCUS. Congratulations to all our students on their hard work!

CONGRATULATIONS to Holland's 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year, Rookie Teacher of the Year, and Employee of the Year!

Teacher of the Year

Mrs. Jennifer Hodge

3rd Grade

Employee of the Year

Mrs. Maureen Joyce

Paraprofessional

RookieTeacher of the Year

Mrs. Jessica Flores

5th Grade

We’re excited to remind all our families about the Attend, Learn, Succeed district-wide attendance campaign! We are Falling Into Attendance in the month of October, and hoping to reach our attendance goals! Our goal is to reach 97% attendance across all BPS schools each month. Regular attendance plays a big role in student success, and every day counts.

Thank you for helping us make sure your child is in school and ready to learn each day!

Please remember that parent notes to excuse absences are accepted only for personal illness and must be submitted within 48 hours of your child’s absence. Timely communication helps us keep accurate records and support your child’s learning. If your child is sick, please send a note or contact the school promptly so we can excuse the absence properly.

Thank you for your continued partnership in helping us reach our attendance goals and keep our students on track!

We are excited to announce Brevard Public School's Partnership with Varsity Tutors! Varsity Tutors is an online learning platform with tutoring resources, to provide our students with powerful supplemental learning tools. Whether studying core subjects, learning new topics, or working to improve grades, Varsity Tutors provides the extra support our students need, when they need it through 24/7 on-demand chat tutoring, on-demand essay review, and live tutoring resources to help students with homework or test prep. Elevate your child’s learning experience with the Varsity Tutors Platform! All students need to do is log-in through the Launchpad Link and click on the Varsity Tutors app. The How-To Guide for students to log-in is attached. Parents, see the attached documents which provide answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Varsity Tutors Platform and a Getting Started Guide for the various Learning Resources available with Varsity Tutors.

Resources:

Getting Started: https://aptg.co/3dNt65

Student: https://aptg.co/jlc7SN

Parents: https://aptg.co/mL9Xhy

The event was a great success! Thanks to the Satellite Beach PD and all the families who joined us. Kudos to Mrs. Hosken, our PE Coach, for putting this wonderful event together!

Yearbooks are on sale now for pre-order for $21.00! Help your student preserve their memories in a cherished book!

Go to Buytheyearbook.com and search for our school or use the code: 1168288. Prices will go up on December 1st!

6th Grade Families! Limited quantities of Recognition Ads available. Ads must be purchased and designed online by March 1st.

1/8 Page - $5

1/4 Page - $10

Exciting news! The New Worlds Scholarship Accounts Program has expanded eligibility to include VPK students and K-5 students facing challenges in reading or math. If your child has a substantial deficiency, shows characteristics of dyslexia/dyscalculia, or scored below a Level 3 on state assessments, they may qualify for $1,200 in scholarship funds!

The funds may be used for instructional materials, curriculum, tutoring services, or specialized summer and after-school programs. Apply directly for the scholarship through Step Up For Students at www.stepupforstudents.org.

Step Up For Students: Scholarships For PreK-12 In Florida

Step Up For Students offers tailored scholarships for Florida's PreK-12 students. Start your child's academic journey today.

The following students were recognized for demonstrating the greatest amount of our September Character Trait, Courage! Students were nominated by each teacher for being a role model for courage in their classrooms.

Kindergarten

Adelina Sanchez - Bonomo

Liam Rodriguez - Terry

Eylah Vega - Weatherspoon

First Grade

Camila Evans - Breder

Huxley Clark - Knox

Harleigh Allen - McDonald

Second Grade

Cora Bayne - Culbreth

Freya Doane - Grover

Jaxon Mills - Hering

Ally Bryant - Keegan

Third Grade

Hazel Hofstede - Brohel

Juliana Schubeck - Hodge

Isabella Gomez - Williams

Fourth Grade

Tanner Bryant - Demarco

Copen Burkett - Jones

Brigid Gilpin - Lason

Avery James - Wirta

Fifth Grade

Piper Madden - Christensen

Mia Hernandez - Flores

Ryder Wirta - Lane

Sixth Grade

Philomena Chupka - Corrado

Audrey Griffith - Cirino

Alianna Amendola - Wiebusch

Thank you to our amazing Character Trait Sponsor, GRILLS!

If you would like us to display a birthday wish for your child's birthday on our marquee, please submit your request and payment through FOCUS pay. For $10.00, the birthday wish will be displayed from 7:00 am until 5:00 pm on the student's birthday. We must receive your request at least (3) days prior to the birthday date.

Step 1: Provide Information

https://forms.office.com/r/yRTy03Qrye

Step 2: FOCUS Pay

https://brevardk12.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/index.php?action=login&locale=en_US&online_app=N&return_to_login_page=1&type=

Please call 321-773-7591 for assistance. All proceeds will benefit our school!

Thank you for supporting your Hornets!

Don't forget our wonderful cafeteria team can help with treats!

See link for options: 24-25 Classroom Party Flyer & Order Form.pdf

Have questions? Email our Cafeteria Manager at Decormier.Teresa@Brevardschools.org