🎥 Movie Day Alert! Join our PTO at Satellite Cinemas at 10:00 am for a fun-filled morning of the showing of "A Minecraft Movie". There are only 160 tickets available, so get yours today! The ticket price is $15.00 which includes popcorn and a drink. Order forms were sent home with your child this week. Please return completed order forms to the front office by Friday morning.

We hope you'll grab a friend and join us for another Saturday morning of movie fun!

April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize and honor the unique experiences of military-connected students and their families. Holland serves over 200 military students and are so proud of that! Throughout the month, we’ll be celebrating their resilience, strength, and contributions with a variety of special activities and events. See below for the details as we come together to show our appreciation and support for these incredible students!

Holland Elementary is proud to honor our military families and celebrating the Month of the Military Child. We are currently working on a world map of all the places your child has been. If you could kindly let us know your child's name and where they have lived, we would love to mark it on our world map. Click the link and submit by Friday, April 11: https://forms.office.com/r/JHbXhxy9QT

Holland Elementary will be honoring our military families during the month of the military child. We are putting together a board to highlight our military families. If you would like to participate, send in a picture of yourself with your child that is currently attending Holland. Please send your picture to your child's teacher or email us at HollandElementary@brevardschools.org. Subject: MOMC by Friday, April 11.

Treats for Troops!

In conjunction with the Month of the Military Child, our National Elementary Honor Society students have begun collecting items for “Treats for Troops,” a nationally recognized effort to support our troops overseas. This project will run from through April 30th. Please help us show our love and support for our men and women overseas by bringing store-bought, individually wrapped treats for our soldiers. There is a large collection box for each grade level in the hallway outside your classrooms.

Examples of great treats are:

• Individual packs of cookies, beef jerky, trail mix, cheese or peanut butter and crackers
• High-quality socks
• Soap, shampoo, body wash, face wash.
• Toothpaste, toothbrush, and floss
• Deodorant (travel size/non-aerosol)
• Lip balm
• Foot powder
• Baby wipes
• Sunscreen
• Hand sanitizer
• Vicks VapoRub
• Hand Warmers
• Sewing kits
• Lens cleaning cloths, decks of cards, sunflower seeds, protein bars, and water flavoring packets

The grade level that collects the most items in their treat box will win a prize sponsored by the NEHS students – more details to come on this! We can’t wait to see how much you collect!

Please complete a brief survey of your intent to return to Holland. Re-enrollment will take place in the summer, and we will send out reminders for you to complete your enrollment. Click the blue button below to complete the two-question survey! Thank you so much!

Grade K-2

Tuesday, April 22nd Reading

Wednesday, April 23rd Math

Grade 3-6

Tuesday, April 1st Writing for Grades 4-6

Thursday, May 1st Reading for Grades 5-6

Tuesday, May 6th Math for Grades 5-6

Wednesday, May 7th Reading for Grades 3-4

Thursday, May 8th Math Grades 3-4

Tuesday, May 13th Science for Grade 5

The results from PM3 will show how well your child has mastered grade level conent standards. For more information about the Florida Assessments program, please visit the portal at FLFAST.org.

If you have any questions related to these test administrations, you may contact Stacy Cirino, Testing Coordinator at 321-773-7591 or cirino.stacy@brevardschools.org.

Thank you for continuing to support your child and encouraging him or her to do his or her best during these test administrations.

Kindergarten Enrollment is going on now! If you have a rising kindergarten student, whether you live in our zoned area or not, contact us to register now! 😊

Kindergarten Orientation is April 24, 2025

We want to invite all kindergarten families interested in joining the Holland school community to join us on April 24th at 5:00 pm for our Kindergarten Orientation, even if you live outside Holland's zoned area of attendance. See the flyer below for additional details. We look forward to seeing you there!

Families who attend Holland Elementary on an Educational Location Option, may now renew their ELO Renewal Form on FOCUS. Renewals can be found under Forms Summary. New students who would like to attend Holland Elementary for the 2025-2026 with the Educational Location Option, the window for completing the NEW ELO applications is April 4-May 2. This application is also on FOCUS. Click the blue button below.

April 4-May 2 New Applications for Elementary Schools

May 12 Lottery for Elementary Schools

May 12-16 Notification of Seat Offering or Waitlist Status

May 30 Deadline for New Applicants to Accept or Decline Offered Seat

To register your child for before or after care here at Holland, click the blue button above. The enrollment process for the 2025-2026 school year program will open on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Supervision is available from 6:30 - 7:30 am and from 2:30 - 6:00 PM. There is additional information at the PDF above for kindergarten student registration in BAS. For more information contact our Holland BAS Coordinator, Mrs. Irma Lougee, at 321-372-3452.

Our ASP, Academic Support Program, for select students in grades 3-6 began March 24th and will continue through April 21, 2025. Permission forms were sent home with identified students. This program will assist students who require extra support with mastery of grade-level standards, so if your child was invited, it's not too late to return the permission form to your child's teacher.

For questions, please contact Mrs. Cirino, Assistant Principal at cirino.stacy@brevardschools.org.

Thank you for your support of our ASP Program!

Get ready to lace up your sneakers! 🌟 The Holland PTO is hosting an exciting Fun Run Fundraiser on April 11 during alternate activity times.

This is your chance to show your support for our school while embracing fitness and fun. Every step helps us reach our goal—whether you're walking, jogging or donating, your participation makes a big difference!

Checkout our link: www.99pledges.com/fund/hollandfunrun2025.

Thank you for being an important part of our school community. Let’s make this event unforgettable!

Be one of the first 150 students to raise $25 and receive a Swag Bag!

Top fundraiser in each grade will win a grand prize!

Top fundraising class will earn a special prize for the whole class!

*Hard copies of the waiver and flyer were sent home with your child.

Want to volunteer for this event? See link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BA4AF2DAAFFC07-56129565-hollands

There is a high school track meet on this day. Please have your pick-up car tag available to show the entrance attendant.

Join us to celebrate the passion, talent, and diversity of our young artists. Mark your calendar for a night of joy, inspiration, and unforgettable memories! Holland Elementary Fine Arts Night is where the world comes together—let’s make it a masterpiece! 🎨🎤

A huge congratulations to Holland's Track Team for their outstanding performance at the City of Melbourne Track Meet last Saturday! Your hard work and dedication truly paid off, and we're so proud of each and every one of you. Special thanks to Coach Hosken for working tirelessly with the team for months to prepare. Your commitment and support made all the difference! Keep up the amazing work, and here's to even more success ahead! #HollandTrackTeam #ProudMoments #CityOfMelbourneTrackMeet #ThankYouCoachHosken

Congratulations!

Art Winners:

6th Grade: Syler N. 1st Place

Kindergarten: Kaii C. Merrit Award

1st Grade: Cora B. Merrit Awards

Regional Science and Engineering Fair Winners:

Category: Chemical, Mila T., First Place

Category: Plant, Alayna W., First Place
Category: Special Award, Innovative Scientist, Claire A.
Category: Special Award, National Space Club STEM Award, Kira S.

Congratulations to Our Amazing 4th Graders!

A big round of applause to our talented 4th graders for their fantastic musical program! The students did an incredible job playing recorders, singing, and sharing Florida’s rich history with their parents. Their hard work and dedication truly shined, and it was a wonderful celebration of both music and learning. A special thank you to Mrs. Lee, our wonderful music teacher, for guiding and inspiring the students throughout this journey. And thank you to all the families who came to support – we couldn't be more proud of our young performers!

Sign up to join the PTO for the 2025-2026 School Year!!! Rock the vote!

Click blue button to submit your ballot.

Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader

Students in grades 3-6 have been working hard toward their Accelerated Reader (AR) goals. This week they surpassed 44 million words read. WOW! Please continue to encourage your child to complete their nightly reading. Once a book is completed, students may take an AR quiz at school. Passing the quiz earns points towards their goal!

Thank You for Supporting At-Home Reading!

We truly appreciate your continued support in encouraging nightly at-home reading. Just 20 minutes of reading each evening plays a crucial role in helping students develop into strong, successful readers!

Our 3rd-6th grade students have been working diligently to reach their Accelerated Reader (AR) goals each quarter. Please refer to the chart for each grade-level's quarterly goals. To further support their progress, AR tests are now accessible outside of school hours. Students can take tests on the books they read by logging into their app on Launchpad—right from home!

We’re excited to celebrate with all the students who achieve their goals once again! Keep up the great work!

• Ms. Rice, Literacy Coach

At-Home Literacy Activities

Read Aloud Together

Take turns reading pages from a favorite book. Parents can read a chapter, and then kids can read the next. You can also pick a fun rhyming book or poetry collection and read it aloud as a family.

Story Walk

Print out pages from a favorite storybook and tape them along a walking path or around the house. As you walk along the path, read the story together at each step.

Author and Illustrator Focus

Dedicate a day to exploring a favorite author or illustrator, like Dr. Seuss or Eric Carle. After reading books by that author, try to replicate the style in a drawing or writing activity.

Read to Pets or Stuffed Animals

If you have pets or stuffed animals, host a reading session where kids "read" to them. It's a fun and stress-free way for children to practice their reading skills.

School Code #1168288

As we continue on our academic journey this school year, we want to encourage you to partner with us in helping your child reach their full potential. At school, we are working hard to help all students grow, but your support at home is crucial in fostering a positive and productive learning environment.

Here are some simple ways you can help your child reach their academic goals:

1. Set a consistent routine: A regular schedule for homework, reading, and bedtime helps children stay focused and ready to learn each day.
2. Encourage a growth mindset: Remind your child that learning is a journey. Celebrate their efforts, not just the outcomes, and encourage them to keep going even when things get challenging.
3. Communicate with teachers: Stay in touch with your child’s teachers to understand their progress and areas where they might need extra help. Working together ensures we provide the best support.
4. Create a positive learning space: Set up a quiet, distraction-free space for studying and reading. This shows your child that learning is a priority.
5. Celebrate achievements, big and small: Recognizing milestones and academic successes—whether big or small—motivates children to continue their hard work.

The link below will take you to our Parent Resources Flyer that contains links for several FREE academic support sites to include Varsity Tutors, BPS ELA and Math sites, and more!

When we all work together—teachers, parents, and students—we create an environment where everyone can succeed. Thank you for being such an important part of your child’s educational journey!

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

Kindergarten

Alana D. - Bonomo

Jaxon W. - Terry

Rylan R. - Weatherspoon

First Grade

Caleb R. - Breder

Meredith G. - Knox

Ava D. - Law

Isabelle O. - McDonald

Second Grade

Preston F. - Culbreth

Elijah M. - DeMarco

Rosie M. - Grover

Elizabeth S. - Hering

Third Grade

Elizabeth B.- Brohel

Capri B. - Larson

Keegan R. - Wiebusch

Fourth Grade

Peter O.- Hodge

Sidney A. - Jones

Taylor L. - Keegan

Adrian M. - Wirta

Fifth Grade

Fritz S. - Christensen

Riley T. - Lane

Sixth Grade

Ava M. - Corrado

Olive R. - Donaldson

Nora V. -Joyce

Click on link to order your pictures today!

https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001205202

Online Code: Student ID #

If you encounter any issues or have questions, reach out to DSP at service@dsp-photo.com or call 321-952-9876. Thanks!

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

On Wednesdays, parents are welcome to enjoy lunch with their children at Holland! You are welcome to bring lunch or purchase lunch from our cafeteria (adult prices: $3.60).

Please have your photo ID available upon check-in. Please sign up using the link below to let us know you will be joining us: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45A8AA2FA3FDC07-hornet#/ If you have any questions, do not hesitate to give us a call at 321-773-7591. Thank you!