The Hornet Newsletter

Holland Elementary will be closed from Friday, June 29 through Friday, July 3. We will reopen on Monday, July 6, and our office will remain open Mondays through Thursdays from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm through Friday, July 24.

Should you need assistance with anything during this time, please send an email to HollandElementary@brevardschools.org, and we will assist you as soon as we return.

We wish all of our Holland families a safe, fun, and Happy Fourth of July!

We are grateful that you have chosen Holland Elementary to be part of your child's educational journey! If your child is scheduled to return to Holland Elementary for the 2026–2027 school year or is joining us from another Brevard Public Schools campus, this message is for you. 😊

All returning Brevard Public Schools students are required to complete the Annual Re-enrollment Form, which will be available in your FOCUS Parent Portal beginning Monday, July 6, 2026. This simple process takes approximately 10 minutes and ensures that we have your most current contact information and required permissions on file.

During the re-enrollment process, you will have the opportunity to:

✓ Update contact information

✓ Review important student and family information

✓ Complete required acknowledgements and permissions

Please note that the Annual Re-enrollment Form must be completed before your child can be assigned a teacher for the 2026–2027 school year.

Starting the school year with accurate information helps us communicate effectively and provide the best possible support for your child throughout the year.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this important process. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our office at 321-773-7591. We are always happy to help and look forward to another amazing year with our Holland families!

We’re gearing up for another exciting year at Holland Elementary and Brevard Public Schools (BPS)! All registration and re-enrollment will be completed through your FOCUS parent portal at this link: https://www.brevardschools.org/FOCUS.

🔁 All 2026-2027 Students:
Re-enrollment for current Holland and returning BPS students will begin on July 6, 2026.

📝 New to BPS?
Registration is open for new students. Don’t wait — get started today!

📍 Not Zoned for Holland?
No problem! If you’d like to become a Holland Hornet, Educational Location Option (ELO) applications are open now. Apply at the link above.

We can’t wait to welcome our new and returning Hornets!

We’re excited to welcome all families to our Annual Open House on Thursday, August 20th from 5:00-7:00 pm! To help accommodate families with children in multiple grades, we’ll be offering two identical presentations, one at 5:00 pm and another at 6:00 pm. Each classroom will host a presentation with details specific to that grade’s curriculum, routines, and expectations.

We can’t wait to see you there and kick off an exceptional school year together!

We’re excited to share that all school-related payments including class t-shirts, field trips, yearbooks, planners, and more will continue to be made exclusively online through the FOCUS Parent Portal. This process helps streamline payment collection.

Please log in to your FOCUS account to view and complete upcoming payments. If you need help accessing the portal, contact our front office for support.

Thank you for helping us go digital this year!

Starting a new school year is exciting, but it can also come with a few jitters for both kids and parents! Here are some simple tips to help your child (and you!) feel prepared and confident:

Start Routines Early

Ease into school-year bedtimes and morning routines at least a week before school starts to help the transition feel smoother.

Talk About What to Expect

Discuss the school day—drop-off, lunch, recess, and pick-up—so your child knows what to expect and feels reassured.

Attend Meet Your Teacher & Open House Events
Visiting the school, seeing the classroom, and meeting the teacher ahead of time can ease first-day nerves and help kids feel more comfortable.

Label Everything
From backpacks to water bottles and jackets—labeling helps avoid mix-ups and lost items.

Create a Homework Station
Set up a quiet, well-lit spot at home with basic supplies where your child can read, do homework, or draw.

Encourage Independence
Practice skills like tying shoes, opening lunch containers, and packing their backpack—it builds confidence!

Stay Positive
Share your excitement about the school year and remind your child that it's okay to feel a little nervous.

Get Involved (When You Can)
Volunteering, joining the PTO, or simply checking in with the teacher shows your child that school is important and supported at home.

Keep School Security in Mind

Any time you would like to visit our campus, please bring your driver’s license, as no visitors are permitted without checking in with ID.

Wishing all our families a joyful, confident start to the school year! Let’s make it a great one!

Thank you for your patience and cooperation with our arrival and dismissal procedures during the first few weeks of school. We appreciate your understanding, as these processes may take a bit longer while everyone adjusts at the start of the year. For the first day of school ONLY, classroom doors will be open at 7:30 am. They will open at 7:45 am each day thereafter.

ARRIVAL:

• Students who arrive between 7:30 and 7:45 am should report to the cafeteria, where they can enjoy a free breakfast and wait with their grade-level classmates until the first bell rings. At that time, students will be dismissed to their classrooms. Kindergarten students are escorted to their classrooms each day.

• Students arriving between 7:45 and 8:00 am will go directly to their classrooms.

For security purposes, each BPS school uses a single point of entry during the school day, which is our front office. All visitors must ring the doorbell and state their purpose for being on campus. Driver licenses will be checked at every visit. During arrival and dismissal, student entry points are as follows:

• Walkers and bikers: Door near the bike rack
• Car riders: Cafeteria/front office entrance
• Visitors or other needs: Front office

DISMISSAL:

• Walkers and bikers (all grades) will be escorted to the bike rack and dismissed through one of three walker/biker gates:
• Polaris Drive
• Pelican Coast
• Gate near the pavilion (for those entering/exiting from Jackson Avenue)
• Holland BAS/Funseekers and daycare students will be taken to their designated locations.
• Car riders will dismiss directly from their classrooms to the car loop.

To ensure a smooth dismissal process, please follow these important guidelines:

1. Dismissal begins at 2:30 pm Monday–Thursday and 1:30 pm on Fridays. Please do not arrive before this time to help prevent traffic congestion on Jackson Avenue.
2. Keep sidewalks clear; please do not stop on the walkway that crosses Holland Court.

3. Please display your dismissal tag clearly on your windshield and keep it there until your child is safely in your vehicle. If you do not have your dismissal tag, please park and report to the front office with your ID.

4. Pull all the way forward before stopping to load or unload your child.
5. Students should load and unload from the passenger side of the vehicle only.
6. Remain alert for students and families walking or biking, and please refrain from cell phone use while driving on campus.
7. When the road becomes two lanes on Holland Court, stay in the right lane to allow emergency vehicle access. The left lane is for passing only unless directed otherwise by SBPD.
8. Use the crosswalk to safely walk from the parking area to the front of the school.

⚠️ For safety and security reasons, please do not approach the car loop on foot.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation as we work together to keep all students safe during arrival and dismissal!

Policy 5511 – STUDENT DRESS CODE

Click the link below to view Brevard Public Schools’ Board student dress code policy:

https://go.boarddocs.com/fl/brevco/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CTGPVU65766B

Skip the shopping and let 1st Day School Supplies do the work for you! This convenient, one-stop shopping service provides all of the teacher-requested school supplies your child needs for the 2026–2027 school year, with kits available for every grade level, Kindergarten through 6th grade.

If you order your child's school supplies through 1st Day School Supplies, your kit will be delivered directly to your child's classroom before our Meet Your Teacher Event on August 7, making back-to-school preparation easier than ever.

Don't wait! Wednesday, July 1, is the deadline to place your order through 1st Day School Supplies. Order today and check one more item off your back-to-school to-do list!

The BAS registration process for the 2026-2027 school year program will open on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The processing of enrollment applications is done in the order in which applications are received. Please allow three (3) business days from the date you submit your application for processing. If the program you are interested in is full, you will be automatically placed on a waiting list.

Please see below for the introduction of our new BAS Coordinator, Ms. Carrandi!

Please visit www.brevardafterschool.com for further information or contact the Brevard Before & After School office at 321-633-3660 ext. 31469. Thank you!

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we would like to share important information about our school clinic schedule and medication drop-off dates.

For the 2026–2027 school year, clinic hours will be:

• Monday through Thursday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
• Friday: 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Our new school nurse, Gina Ivins, will be available on August 6th and August 7th to accept student medications for the new school year. Specific drop-off times are:

• August 6th: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• August 7th: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

We encourage families to plan ahead to ensure all necessary medications and required forms are submitted before the start of school. Proper preparation helps us provide the safest and most efficient care for all students.

Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to a healthy and successful school year!

As summer begins, we encourage families to keep the learning going with our exciting summer reading and learning opportunities! Students can complete assigned i-Ready Reading and Math lessons through July 10 to strengthen important skills for next school year, with rewards waiting for those who participate. Students in grades K–5 can also join our Beanstack Summer Reading Challenge by logging reading minutes and earning fun badges all summer long. For students in grades 3–5, Accelerated Reader quizzes are another great way to track reading progress and word counts. Visit ARBookFind,com to discover books with available AR quizzes and keep the pages turning all summer long!

Check out our Summer Math Calendars for activities to keep mathematics skills sharp as well!

Please see the attached summer reading flyer and grade-level specific i-Ready tracking forms to record completed lessons and return to school at the start of the 2026–2027 school year.

Thank you for your continued support. Wishing you and your family a wonderful summer break!

Hello Holland Hive! My name is Ms. Carmen Carrandi, and I am thrilled to join Holland Elementary School as your before and after school Coordinator. It is my pleasure to be of service to our great community of students and families!

My journey with Brevard Public Schools began in 2013 when I joined the Head Start Program as a Family Advocate at Port Malabar Elementary. Since then, I have held different positions within Brevard Public Schools, with my most recent one being the before and after school Coordinator at Creel Elementary.

I truly enjoy working with our students that join our school bright and early in the morning, as well as our afternoon busy bees. It is my goal to ensure our program continues to be a safe, fun and engaging place for our students. I love building relationships and seeing our students and families thrive! Outside of school, I am always at my favorite place – the beach or riding my bike!

I am looking forward to officially meeting all our parents and students in August and building a successful partnership throughout the school year.

Warm regards,

Ms. Carmen Carrandi

Hello! My name is Mr. Arnold Tumang, and I am honored to be part of this wonderful school community. I am excited to work alongside students, families, and fellow educators as we embark on a year of learning, growth, and meaningful experiences together.

Originally from the Philippines, I moved to the United States to pursue my dream of becoming an educator and to create new opportunities professionally and personally. I taught 5th grade for 11 years in the Philippines, and most recently, 5th grade mathematics for three years at Westpointe Elementary in Orlando, Florida. Teaching has always been my passion, and I am grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young learners at Holland Elementary.

As an educator, I believe that learning happens best when students feel safe, respected, and encouraged to take risks. I enjoy building strong relationships with my students and their families, and I work hard to make learning engaging, meaningful, and enjoyable. My goal is not only to help students succeed academically but also to help them develop confidence, kindness, and a love for lifelong learning.

Outside of school, I enjoy exploring new places, watching movies, playing pickleball, and creating special memories through travel and new experiences. I love meeting people from different backgrounds and learning from their unique stories and perspectives.

I look forward to partnering with you and your children this year as we create a positive and successful learning experience together. Thank you for welcoming me into this amazing community. Please feel free to reach out at any time—I am excited to learn, grow, and celebrate achievements with you throughout the school year.

Sincerely,

Mr. Arnold Tumang

• President: Aimee Molineaux
• Vice President: Christie Riley
• Secretary: Mark Govea
• Treasurer: Carl Price
  
• Ways and Means: Stephanie Richey
• Parent Liaison: Shandrea Jackson

We love having our families involved! To volunteer on campus or attend field trips, you must be an approved volunteer through Brevard Public Schools. The process is easy:

1. Visit www.brevardschools.org.
2. Click on “Parents & Students” → “Volunteer Information” → “Volunteer.”
3. Complete the online application and background check.
4. After completing the online application, you will proceed to BPS/Educational Services Facility-Office of District and School Security for Fingerprinting and Payment.

5. Wait for final approval before volunteering.

If you've been an approved volunteer in the past, please check that your status is still active.

Thank you for supporting our students and school community. We couldn’t do it without you!

Here is the link to order - Holland Elementary Apparel Site.