The Hornet Newsletter

October is Bullying Prevention Month, a time to come together as One Team. One Goal. Zero Bullying. Throughout the month, Holland will focus on promoting kindness, respect, and positive relationships while raising awareness about bullying prevention both at school and online. Students and staff will participate in engaging activities, daily challenges, and meaningful conversations designed to create a safe and supportive learning environment for everyone. Together, we can make a difference by choosing kindness, standing up for others, and helping keep bullying on the sidelines. 💙🏈🌟

The Red Ribbon Week theme for the 2026-2027 school year is, “Kick Bullying to the Sidelines."

"One Team. One Goal. Zero 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, 10/26 and ending with Friday, 10/30/26's Mad Scientist Day. Help us celebrate Holland’s commitment to end bullying and continue prevention all year long!

Join us for Walk to School Day! We will meet in front of the Schechter Center on the corner of Jackson Avenue and South Patrick Drive Wednesday, October 7 at 7:10 am. After a brief safety talk, we will walk along the sidewalk on the north side of Jackson Avenue to the school entrance. All family members are welcome to join us!

First-quarter Report Cards will be issued on Tuesday, October 20. Printed copies will be sent home with students, and report cards will also be available digitally through FOCUS.

We are proud of all our students and the hard work they have shown throughout the first quarter. Congratulations on a great start to the school year, and keep up the excellent work! 🎉📚✨

Join the Holland PTO for a fun-filled family movie day on Saturday, October 24, at Satellite Cinemas! Families are invited to enjoy the Disney favorite Monsters, Inc. on the big screen while supporting our school community. Guests are encouraged to arrive at 9:30 am, and the movie will begin promptly at 10:00 am. Everyone is invited to wear their favorite costume and join in the fun!

This is a great opportunity to spend time together, connect with other Holland families, and enjoy a classic movie full of laughs and heartwarming moments. Be sure to mark your calendars and watch for additional details from the PTO about ticket information. We hope to see you there! 💙💛👾🎬🎭

We look forward to meeting with you regarding first-quarter performance at Parent Conference Night on Thursday, October 29th from 4:00-6:00 pm! Please contact your child's teacher to schedule your conference time.

Get ready for a day full of curiosity and creativity because Mad Scientist Day is coming to our school on Friday, October 30th!

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!

Our Volunteer Breakfast on September 11 was a wonderful success! We were thrilled to welcome so many parents, grandparents, and community members who are interested in making a difference at Holland Elementary. Thank you to everyone who attended and learned about the many opportunities to support our students and staff. If you were unable to join us, it's not too late to get involved! Volunteers are always welcome. We would love to have you as part of the Holland family! 💙💛

Our Hornet Stingers' Friday soccer practices begin soon on Friday, October 9th at 1:45pm.

They are practicing for the upcoming Soccer Jamboree when they will compete against the Sea Park, Creel, and Surfside Elementary Schools' soccer teams on Saturday, November 7th. Our players will soon be 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, Mr. Ryan, and Coach Hosken!

Holland would like to invite you to our upcoming Celebrate America Program on Tuesday, November 10th 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. Click on the graphic to access the link.

In honor of all who served, we will observe Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. It will be a holiday for all and there is no school for students.

Thank you to our military members and all veterans!

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, we would like to wish all of our Holland families a joyful, restful, and memorable break. Please note that there will be no school from November 23 through November 27 as we take time to celebrate, reflect, and recharge.

We hope this holiday provides you with special moments with family and friends, opportunities to relax, and many reasons to be grateful. Thank you for your continued support and partnership throughout the school year. We look forward to welcoming our students back refreshed, re-energized, and ready to learn!

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Holland Elementary! 🦃🍂🍁

Surtax funding supports a range of physical security improvements across Brevard Public Schools. This is not a new tax. The Sales Surtax is a renewal of the existing half-cent sales tax that helps fund safe, maintained, and modern school facilities.

These investments include secure single-point entry, upgraded locks and gates, reinforced front office safety features, expanded security camera coverage, and modern emergency alert systems.

Every visitor entering a school is directed through the front office for check-in, helping schools monitor access and maintain secure learning environments.

These upgrades create safer entrances, give schools greater visibility across the property, and make it possible to respond quickly in an emergency.

Surtax helps ensure schools have the safety infrastructure needed to help protect students and staff.

Strong Schools. Strong Brevard.

Click here for more information: https://www.brevardschools.org/page/surtax-and-millage

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 Thursday, January 14 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 16, 2026.

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

• Display Board and Science Journal: Students will create a tri-fold board and have a journal (composition notebook) to present their project, including visuals, data, and explanations.

• Due Date: All projects must be completed and brought to school by Friday, January 8, 2027.

• Judging: Projects will be judged based on creativity, scientific accuracy, and presentation. January 12-13, 2027

• Holland Awards Ceremony: Awards will be given in various categories. Thursday, January 14, 2027

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 Elementary School

A special thank you to Mrs. Slavka Roselip and her husband for their time and hard work tending to the flower beds on our school campus. Their efforts have truly brightened our grounds, and the flower beds look beautiful! We are grateful for their dedication and support in helping keep Holland Elementary looking its best. Thank you for making our school an even more welcoming place for students, staff, and families! 🌼🌿💛

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 families in our community make a significant difference. The Federal Impact Aid Survey will open in FOCUS on Monday, October 26, 2026. Please take a few moments to complete the survey for each student associated with your account.

Your participation helps ensure our school district receives important federal funding that supports educational programs and services for all students.

If you have any questions, please contact Melanie Thompson at 321-773-7591 or thompson.melanie@brevardschools.org. Thank you for your support and participation!

CONGRATULATIONS to Holland's 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year and Employee of the Year!

Teacher of the Year

Mrs. Suzanne DeMarco

VE-SLD

Employee of the Year

Mrs. Lindsay Fales

Paraprofessional

Success isn't about being perfect, it's about showing up, putting forth your best effort, and continuing to work toward your goals. This month, we're celebrating students who demonstrate determination, a positive attitude, and commitment to learning every day. Everyday counts, every effort matters, and every student has the opportunity to shine. Let's keep reaching for gold together!

As we continue our Go for Gold in Attendance campaign, let's remember that success often comes from taking one step at a time and continuing to move forward, even when challenges arise.

Showing up each day, giving your best effort, learning from mistakes, and working toward your goals are all ways to earn your own gold medal. Look for opportunities today to encourage others, stay focused, and keep striving for success.

As we welcome in October, remember every day is a chance to go for gold!

Wednesdays are a special time at Holland! We invite parents and guardians to join their children for lunch and enjoy time together during the school day.

We’re especially excited to open our new outdoor gathering area, created to provide a fun and welcoming space for family lunches! 🌟 There will be a new process for connecting families with students, so be prepared for a bit of a change in the process.

A few notes:

• Please have your photo ID ready when you arrive for check-in.
• You are welcome to bring lunch or purchase lunch from our cafeteria (adult prices: $3.90).
• Please plan to stay for just the 30-minute lunchtime to make room for the next family.
• Please sign up in advance using the new link below so we know to expect you:
  https://signup.com/go/adTkKxy
• There is a limit on how many families per time slot, so sign up is first-come, first-served.
• Include your name and your child's name as a participant when you sign up.
• There are six slots per grade level open to include all adults and students.
• Only individuals on students' contact list in FOCUS are approved for family lunches.

We look forward to welcoming our Holland families and sharing a special lunchtime together! 💛🐝

Questions? Please call the front office at 321-773-7591 x45605.

Kindergarten students had a wonderful time celebrating Apple Day on September 24! From hands-on math activities and creative apple-themed art projects to engaging lessons across the curriculum, the day was filled with learning, exploration, and plenty of smiles. A special thank-you goes out to our incredible parent volunteers whose support helped make the event so memorable. It was truly a fun-filled day enjoyed by all! ✨

A heartfelt thank you to The Haven for Children for their generous donation of copy paper to Holland Elementary! Donations like these help support our classrooms and daily operations, ensuring our teachers and students have the resources they need to succeed. We are grateful for The Haven's continued support and partnership in helping our school thrive. Thank you for investing in our Holland community! 💛📚

Students enrolled in Holland's After School Program are enjoying a variety of exciting activities each week! From the fast-paced fun of Gaga Ball, basketball, and other sports activities to energetic Hip Hop Cheer, there is something for everyone. Students can also learn and practice simple magic tricks, building confidence while having fun with friends. Our After School Program provides engaging opportunities for students to stay active, develop new skills, and make lasting memories after the school day ends! 🌟🏀✨

Interested in expanding your child’s learning beyond the school day? The attached flyer includes information about available enrichment activities, participating vendors, the days each activity is offered, and monthly class fees.

Please note the following:

• Students who are not currently enrolled in BAS (Before/After School Care) must register with BAS to participate.
• A one-time $30 registration fee is required for non-BAS students.
• Non-BAS students must be picked up promptly when their activity ends. Students not picked up at the conclusion of the activity will be charged the $34 daily BAS drop-in rate.
• Enrichment program fees are billed monthly at the beginning of each month.
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We encourage families to review the flyer and explore the many exciting opportunities available to our students!

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

We recently proudly recognized students who best demonstrated our September Character Trait, Courage! Students were nominated by each teacher for being a role model for courage in their classrooms.

Kindergarten

Harlynn W. - Bonomo

Luna R. - Hering

Michael H. - Terry

First Grade

Arden T. - Knox

Kamryn S. - McDonald

Declan A. - Williams

Second Grade

Huxley C. - Culbreth

Kendyl K. - Grover

Nikol U. - Keegan

Third Grade

Nolan F. - Brohel

Tommy R. - Hodge

Coen W. - Wasilewski

Ana L. - Williams

Fourth Grade

Alexander J. - Demarco

Vivienne W. - Ferris

Myron G. - Wirta

Novalyn H. - Zuccarelli

Fifth Grade

Haven E. - Flores

Mia F. - Lane

Jackson W. - Tumang

Sixth Grade

Harrison M. - Cirino

Sidney A. - Corrado

Weston K. - Wiebusch

Exciting progress continues on the project as the next phase begins Monday, October 5th! While some temporary traffic impacts are still expected, including no access to DeLaura Court from Magnolia Street, we are happy to report that many of the biggest challenges, especially those affecting the schools, are now behind us.

Work will continue in the coming weeks, with landscaping and paving still to be completed once utility relocations are finished. Thank you to our Holland families, staff, and community members for your patience and support throughout this process. We appreciate everyone working together as we move toward the finish line!

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

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: 26-27 Classroom Party Flyer & Order Form.pdf

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