Family Update
August 23, 2026
Greetings, Families,
It was a busy but great first week! Students reacclimated with following the Holly Hall Way quickly, and our new students have caught right up! We ended the week with a House pep rally! Our 5th grade House Leaders were announced and new students were welcomed into their Houses! Check out the flyer below for more information about our Holly Hall House System!
Please remember that schools are closed tomorrow, September 7th, for Labor Day!
Our attendance Present Potatoes challenge is off to a great start! Kudos to 5th grade for taking the lead with 98.5% attendance this week! Grades 4, 1, PK3, and PK4 all beat the school goal of 96% or higher! Way to go, Herons! It is imperative to be at school on time every day for the best learning to occur. Please be sure to review the Family Handbook that was sent home this week for attendance expectations.
Is your child a car rider?
We are making progress with the timeliness of our car rider loop! Please remember the following in order for a safe and smooth drop-off / pick-up:
- Arrival begins at 8:45. Students should remain in cars until the bell rings and adults are present.
- When possible, students should sit on the right side of the car. This allows for staff to open doors and welcome students onto the sidewalk as walking between cars can be unsafe.
- Car rider tags should be visible to staff- hanging from the front mirror is best! If you do not have a car rider tag or need additional tags for additional drivers, please email Bill Clouser at wlclouser@ccps.org.
- Please pull all the way up, unless directed by a staff member. This allows us to load and unload students quickly.
- Please do not pass other cars unless directed by staff. This allows for everyone's safety.
- Family members are asked to remain in cars and staff will assist with students.
We have a large amount of students who are car riders and working together will allow us to remain safe and swift!
Welcome Back to a Year of Reading Adventures!
The new school year is officially here, and our readers are ready for fresh stories, bigger vocabularies, and exciting discoveries! We are thrilled to partner with you to help your child grow a lifelong love of reading.
Try some of these strategies to support literacy at home:
The "Book & Snack" Routine: Pair afternoon snack time or bedtime with a read-aloud. Even older elementary kids love listening to a chapter book while they unwind!
“Talk Back to the Book”: Ask 3 questions after reading, like
What surprised you?
What made you laugh or feel upset?
What do you predict will happen next?
Free Literacy Resources for Your Home
Local Library Card Sign-Up: Cecil County Public Library offers free library cards for ALL students & free access to thousands of audiobooks and e-books right from your phone or tablet. Here is how you can access the CCPL website:
Select My Account
Log in. Instructions for using your virtual library card are below.
From there, you can choose an e-book or audiobook in their digital library. Hoopla and the Libby app are both options for connecting to the digital library texts and can be downloaded for free to your phone, tablet, or other device.
