The Hornet Newsletter

April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize and honor the unique experiences of our military-connected students and their families. Holland proudly serves over 200 military-connected students, and we are honored to support this incredible community.

Throughout the month, we will celebrate their resilience, strength, and contributions through a variety of special activities and events. Please see the details below as we come together to show our appreciation and support for these remarkable students.

Wednesday, April 15 is designated as PURPLE UP DAY FOR MILITARY KIDS! All Hornets are invited to wear purple to honor our military students.

We invite our military families to join us for a special breakfast in your honor. RSVP to this link by Monday, April 20th:

📅 When: Monday, April 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:30 a.m.

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 Monday, April 20: Holland Elementary Military World Map 2026 – Fill out form

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 Monday, April 20.

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 will be 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!

Kindergarten enrollment week is fast approaching! We look forward to enrolling our newest Hornets for the 2026-2027 school year beginning the week of April 6-10, 2026.

We want to invite all kindergarten families interested in joining the Holland school community to join us on April 23rd 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!

We are excited to welcome April Reichert to our school community as our new front office clerk! Mrs. Reichert joins us from Germany, where she previously worked as a High School Registrar, bringing with her a wealth of experience and valuable knowledge. We are thrilled to have her expertise and look forward to the positive impact she will make in our front office.

We would also like to share that Ms. Laura will still be a familiar face on campus, as she plans to continue volunteering often. We are grateful for her ongoing support and dedication to our school.

Please join us in giving Mrs. Reichert a warm welcome and thanking Ms. Laura for her continued involvement!

Our ASP, Academic Support Program, for select students in grades 3-6 began March 16 and will continue through April 30. 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 Ms. Walling, Assistant Principal at walling.kimberly@brevardschools.org.

Thank you for your support of our ASP Program!

Please take a moment to complete this brief survey regarding your intent for your child to return to Holland for the 2026–2027 school year. Thank you so much!

2026-2027 School Year Intent – Fill out form

When: Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 5:00 p.m.

Join us for a vibrant evening celebrating creativity at our Fine Arts Night! Every student will have framed artwork on display, alongside stunning collaborative pieces and imaginative recycled creations. Families will have the opportunity to purchase their child’s framed art, explore hands-on interactive art stations, and enjoy refreshments available for purchase. It’s a joyful showcase of student expression, innovation, and community you won’t want to miss!

Also, while enjoying beautiful artwork, please enjoy presentations by our talented beginning and intermediate orchestras, as well as singing and theater performances present by our chorus.

Milady Griffin

Art Teacher

https://artomestore.com/collections/hollandelementary32937

The art show will be open from now until April 14, 2026

We’re excited to celebrate and thank our amazing volunteers!

📅 When: Friday, April 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM

Please RSVP by April 3 using the link below:
👉 Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast Friday, April 10, 2026, at 8:30am – Fill out form

We hope to see you there!

Join our PTO for a fun-filled Saturday morning at Satellite Cinemas! We’ll be showing The Super Mario Galaxy Movie at 10:00 a.m., and it’s sure to be a great time for the whole family.

🎟️ Only 120 tickets available, so be sure to get yours early! Tickets are $15.00 and include popcorn and a drink.

📄 Order forms will be sent home with your child this week. Please return the completed form along with payment in the white PTO drop box located in the school lobby.

We hope you’ll grab a friend and join us for another fun Saturday morning at the movies!

• FAMILY MOVIE DAY: THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY, SATURDAY 4/11
• LAST PTO MEETING: MONDAY, 4/13
• 1ST DAY SCHOOL SUPPLY KICKOFF-PURCHASE SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR 2026/27 WITH JUST A COUPLE OF CLICKS
• TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK: MAY 4-8
• SPRING FUN RUN: FRIDAY, 5/15

Sign up to join the PTO for the 2026-2027 School Year!!! Ballots available in the Front Office.

For those families who attend Holland Elementary on an Educational Location Option, may now renew on FOCUS. Renewals can be found under Forms Summary. New students who would like to attend Holland Elementary for 2026-2027 with the Educational Location Option, the window for completing the NEW ELO applications is May 1.

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 School Care (BAS) at Holland Elementary, please click the blue button above. Enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year will open on Thursday, July 23, 2026.

BAS supervision is available:

• Morning: 6:30–7:30 a.m.
• Afternoon: 2:30–6:00 p.m.

Additional information regarding kindergarten student registration for BAS can be found in the PDF above.

For questions or more information, please contact our Holland BAS Coordinator, Mrs. Irma Lougee, at 321-372-3452.

Progress Monitoring 3 (PM3)

Please take notice of the testing dates in advance for planning purposes. The FAST PM 3 will be here before we know it! It is a special opportunity for your child to showcase everything they’ve mastered in Reading and Math. We are so proud of the incredible progress our students are making and look forward to celebrating your child's success!

Grades K-2

Tuesday April 21- FAST K-2 ELA

Wednesday April 22- FAST K-2 Math

Grades 3-6

Tuesday May 5th- FAST PM 3 ELA- 5/6

Wednesday May 6th- FAST PM 3 Math-5/6

Thursday May 7th FAST- PM 3 ELA- 3/4

Tuesday May 12th FAST- PM 3 Math-3/4

Wednesday May 13th Science 5th Grade

The results from PM3 will show how well your child has mastered grade level content 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 Ms. Walling, Testing Coordinator at 321-773-7591 or walling.kimberly@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.

Get ready to lace up your sneakers! The Holland PTO Fun Run Fundraiser is coming up on Friday, May 15, and it’s sure to be a fun‑filled and energetic day for our students during their alternate activity times.

This event supports our school while encouraging fitness, teamwork, and school spirit. Whether students are walking, jogging, cheering, or gathering pledges, every step and every donation makes a difference!

Hard copies of the waiver and flyer will be sent home with students.

📅 Event Details

• Event: Holland Fun Run
• Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
• Time: Begins at 8:00 a.m.
• RSVP by: Wednesday, April 9
• RSVP Link: Holland Fun Run May 15, 2026 – Fill out form

Thank you for supporting our school community—we’re looking forward to making this event unforgettable! 💙💛

The school district is excited to offer Literacy Volunteer Training for parents and guardians who are interested in supporting student reading success. This training is designed to equip volunteers with simple, effective strategies to help students strengthen their literacy skills in a confident and supportive way.

Participants will learn age-appropriate reading techniques, how to encourage comprehension, and best practices for working with students one-on-one or in small groups. No previous teaching experience is necessary—just a commitment to helping children grow as readers. Families interested in volunteering are encouraged to participate and become valued partners in our schools’ literacy programs. More details on training dates and registration will be shared soon.

We are so excited to share some wonderful news about our young readers! During the month of March, our students in grades 3–6 read an amazing 74 million words through Accelerated Reader. Even more exciting, that is 30 million more words than students had read at this same time last year! We are incredibly proud of their hard work, dedication, and growing love of reading.

Thank you for the important role you play in supporting reading at home. Your encouragement each evening truly makes a difference. Just 20 minutes of reading each night helps students strengthen their reading skills, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love for books.

Please continue encouraging your child to read nightly and work toward their Accelerated Reader goals. Once they finish a book, students can take their AR quiz right from home by logging into Launchpad. This makes it easy for them to earn points and continue celebrating their progress.

We look forward to recognizing and celebrating all of the students who meet their goals this quarter. Thank you for partnering with us to support our readers every step of the way!

Ms. Rice, Literacy Coach

Family Reading Time

Spend 15–20 minutes reading together each evening. Take turns reading pages, chapters, or even different character voices to make the story fun.

Word Hunt Around the House
Have your child look for words all around the house, on food boxes, signs, labels, mail, or recipes. Read and talk about the words they find.

Retell the Story
After reading, ask your child to tell you what happened in the beginning, middle, and end of the story. This helps build comprehension and recall skills.

Read to a Favorite Buddy
Encourage your child to read aloud to a stuffed animal, younger sibling, or even the family pet for extra practice and confidence.

Update on i-Ready March Madness! Holland moved into the No. 5 spot for our group within the district competition. Let’s keep the momentum going by continuing to prioritize strong i-Ready time, lesson completion, and pass rates so we can keep climbing the bracket!

Holland bracket update is below in the second image!

We are officially down to the Elite 8 in our March Madness i-Ready competition, and the competition is fiercer than ever!

Some matchups have come down to the slimmest of margins, with average pass rates as close as 86.8% and 87.05% (shoutout to Mrs. Hodge and Mr. Culbreth for this one)! This proves that every lesson and every passed lesson truly counts.

The energy and effort from our students has been fun to watch. 😍 The next bracket update will take place next week, when the Final Four will be announced! Stay tuned to see which classes advance!

Crystal Rice

Literacy Coach

Levi Pullen, Jackson Richey, Aiden Deese, Meredith Govea, Alex Grover, Hallie Hoskins, Tommy Riley, Khai Nguyen, Emerick Wilkinson, Jimmy Sigillo, Liam Dixon, Aiden Dyer, Everett Smith, Jonah Bray, Kaden Clark, Liv Peeples, Mason Grover, Claude Larry, Cora Bayne, Jaxon Mills, Ellie Bilal, Bayleigh Brohel, Christian Salierno, and Landon Roark.

We are so proud of all of you!

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 attachment 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! The following links will take you to the BPS reading and math family pages:

Reading At-Home Resources

Math At-Home Resources

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 showing love to the people around them, by having a friendly, considerate and generous nature.

Kindergarten

Zavier Goldsmith - Bonomo

Colt Bublitz - Terry

Colt Murphy - Harding

First Grade

Alyanna Ryan - Breder

Ronin Medina - Knox

Nikol Ulik - McDonald

Second Grade

Aiden Dyer - Culbreth

Nia Villasenor- Grover

Bodhi Chandler - Hering

Everett Smith - Keegan

Third Grade

Tayte Klodt - Brohel

Kylie Nguyen - Hodge

Myron Gilpin - Williams

Fourth Grade

Lucas Rojas - Demarco

Elliot Smith - Jones

Joseph Hertel - Larson

Joslyn Brabham - Wirta

Fifth Grade

Raleigh Barlow - Christensen

Levi McRae - Flores

Dean Govea - Lane

Sixth Grade

Troy Anderson - Corrado

Vivian Slater - Cirino

Ally Kogler - Wiebusch

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.

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

Holland Sixth Grade Families,

Please see below for 2026-2027 enrollment information from our secondary feeder schools:

DeLaura Middle School and Satellite High School are both open for enrollment for the 2026-27 school year! This means students can enjoy their middle school experience at DeLaura and seamlessly transition to high school right next door.

Both schools are A-rated and ranked among the top in the state!

If you're not zoned for DeLaura and/or Satellite High, be sure to apply for the ELO (Educational Location Option). The ELO application window has closed but will open again May 1st for the waitlist.

Both schools are excited to welcome new and returning families to our Scottie and Scorpion communities!

Log in to FOCUS and complete your Education Location Option!

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

Thank you for joining us for our Hornet Hive Lunch Date. Please have your IDs ready. You are welcome to bring lunch or purchase lunch from our cafeteria (adult prices: $3.90). Please see time lunch time slots. (Teacher times vary.) signupgenius.com

We love when parents join their children for lunch—it’s a special time! If you plan to eat with your child, please remember to bring cash to pay for your meal. Unfortunately, we’re unable to charge your child’s lunch account for additional meals, including yours. Also, only legal guardians are permitted to join their children for lunch.

Thank you for understanding and helping us keep our lunch procedures running smoothly!