The Hornet Newsletter

The City of Satellite Beach has informed us that construction on Jackson Avenue will continue as the new school year begins. Per the city manager, we want to reassure our Holland families that both our car loop entrance and exit will be fully open for our Meet Your Teacher Event and the first day of school.

To help ensure student safety, the Satellite Beach Police Department will provide additional crossing guards to assist students and families walking or biking along the routes to school.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as this important project progresses. We will continue to share updates as we receive them and look forward to welcoming everyone back for a safe and successful start to the school year!

Please see below for the city's messaging regarding temporary traffic plans to accommodate arrival and dismissal for our feeder schools along Jackson Avenue as the construction continues.

From the City of Satellite Beach:

Holland Elementary School, DeLaura Middle School & Satellite High School

As we prepare to welcome students back to school, the City is implementing a temporary traffic plan to improve safety for students, parents, school staff, pedestrians, and motorists.

Please review the following important information before traveling through the school area:

🚧 Scorpion Court/Stinger Lane Gate

• The gate connecting Scorpion Court and Stinger Lane will remain closed.
• Stinger Lane will remain open.

🚗 Traffic Routes and Road Closure

• Whenever possible, please use Scorpion Court for entering and exiting the area.
• Jackson Avenue will be closed between Pineapple Street and Orange Street.
• Please use Scorpion Court or Magnolia Avenue as alternate routes.
• Motorists should avoid the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Orange Street whenever possible.

🚸 Additional Crossing Guards
Additional crossing guards will be stationed at:

• Jackson Avenue and Pineapple Street
• Jackson Avenue and Orange Street
• Lee Avenue and Orange Street
• Grant Avenue and Orange Street

👮 Police Presence
You will see an increased police presence in an effort to maintain safe streets for pedestrians, bicyclists, as well as motorists.

🗺️ Plan Ahead
Please review the attached traffic map for recommended routes, the Jackson Avenue closure, and other important traffic information before heading to school. Allow extra travel time, follow all posted signs, and use caution throughout the area.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work together to ensure a safe and successful start to the new school year. We wish all students, teachers, and staff a fantastic first day!

We are excited to welcome our littlest Hornets to Holland on Thursday, August 13th! If you would like to walk your child to class on the first day of school, please sign in with your ID at the front office beginning at 7:30 am and before 7:50 am. Honey the Hornet will be available for a quick photo, and then we hope you'll join us for PTO's Boohoo Breakfast, after your kindergartner is settled in. See details in the flyer below.

We look forward to working with you and your child this year!

Class placement letters were mailed last week and should be arriving in your mailbox soon! Be on the lookout for your child's teacher assignment and important back-to-school information. We can't wait to welcome our Hornets back for an amazing year of HORNETS SOARING: Stronger Together, Higher Than Ever! 💙💛 As a reminder, teacher assignments are tentative and subject to change due to class sizes and school enrollment. Your support and flexibility regarding placements are truly appreciated!

If you have not received your placement by Thursday, August 6th, please feel free to contact the front office or stop by the front desk when you arrive for Meet Your Teacher on Friday.

Spessard L. Holland's School Advisory Council is an active organization that meets once each month after school throughout the school year. SAC is a committee representing various segments of the community, including parents, teachers, administrators, support staff, business partners, and other interested community members. The purpose of the SAC is to support the development and implementation of the School Improvement Plan. Nominations are currently being accepted to fill four open positions on Holland's School Advisory Council. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact the front office to express your interest on or before end of business on Friday, August 14, 2026.

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!

Hello Holland Hornets! I’m Mrs. April Hoffman, and I am excited to be the new art teacher at Holland Elementary. My three children have been attending Holland since 2014. Now, my youngest is in 6th grade, my middle child will be a freshman this fall at Satellite High School, and my oldest is a senior at Edgewood Jr. Sr. High School. I have my master’s degree from The Sate University of New York at Stony Brook and my bachelor’s degree in art education, from The Sate University of New York College at Buffalo. I have taught art at the middle school and elementary level in Connecticut, New York, and Port St. John, Florida. I love exploring artists, techniques, art history and creativity. I can’t wait to see everyone in the art room.

Best Regards,

Mrs. Hoffman

Hello Families! My name is Gina Ivins, and I am so excited to be your school nurse this year! Holland already feels like home to my family. I am a proud mom of four children, and one of my kids has been part of Holland since kindergarten. This year is especially exciting because I will also have an incoming kindergartener joining the Hive!

I have a Master’s in Family, Youth and Community Sciences, but I always wanted to be a nurse, so I went back to school and earned my bachelor’s degree in nursing. Most of my career has been bedside in a hospital, but I have also been a nurse educator and a home health nurse. I am passionate about helping children feel safe, healthy, and cared for so they can learn and thrive each day.

After moving around the country, my family is grateful to call Satellite Beach home. We enjoy spending time at the beach, all things Disney, traveling, and listening to music together.

I am truly honored to become part of the Holland Hornet family and cannot wait to meet all of our amazing students, staff, and families. Looking forward to a wonderful school year!

Warmly,

Mrs. Gina Ivins, BSN, RN

My name is Audra Myer, and I am excited to join the Holland Elementary community as the Literacy Coach. This will be my fifth year as a coach, and I have had the privilege of working closely with students and teachers across all K–6 grade levels. I earned my Master’s degree in Reading with an emphasis in Elementary Education, and I am passionate about helping all students grow into confident, capable readers.

My goal as Literacy Coach is to support reading proficiency for every student while helping create a lifelong love of reading throughout our school community. I believe literacy opens doors to imagination, confidence, and opportunity, and I look forward to partnering with students, families, and teachers to help every child succeed.

As a Brevard County native and Satellite High School graduate, I feel especially grateful to become part of the Holland family. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time at the beach and out on the boat with my husband and four-year-old daughter or relaxing with a good book always close by. Reading has always been an important part of my life, and I hope to share that joy and excitement with our students this year.

I look forward to getting to know all of you and becoming part of such a wonderful school community. Here’s to a fantastic year of learning, growth, and reading together!

Warmly,

Mrs. Audra Myer

My name is Tonya Smith, and I am excited to join the Holland Elementary Family again as the Gifted Teacher! It is truly an honor to be a part of such a welcoming school community filled with dedicated staff, wonderful students, and supportive families. I am so excited to return home to my hive.

I have 26 years of teaching experience. I was an educator in Arizona for 21 years, where I taught Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, and 4th grades. I moved to Arizona, where I joined the Holland family as a 1st grade teacher and then became the Literacy Coach for four years. For the last two years, I worked in higher education at Grand Canyon University as a counselor. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood. I am endorsed in Reading, Gifted, and ESOL. I am almost finished completing my Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction.

I have a passion for helping children learn, grow, and discover their unique strengths. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work with students in a variety of settings, and each experience has strengthened my commitment to creating a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment. My goal is to help every student feel valued, challenged, and encouraged to do their very best each day.

I believe that strong partnerships between school and home are essential to student success. I look forward to getting to know each of my students and their families and working together to make this school year a memorable and successful one.

Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family, exploring new places, reading, and taking advantage of all that Florida has to offer. I am always up to read a good book at the beach. I love making meaningful connections with others and bringing enthusiasm, creativity, and kindness into everything I do.

I am looking forward to meeting everyone in August. Here's to an amazing school year filled with learning, growth, and wonderful memories!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Smith

Hello! My name is Pamela Wasilewski, and I am so excited to begin my first year teaching as a 3rd grade teacher here at Holland Elementary! I look forward to building connections with students, families, and fellow educators.

I graduated from Western Governors University with a bachelor’s degree in Early Elementary Education. I have experience working in education as a paraprofessional and providing intervention support. Helping students grow academically and personally has always been a passion of mine, and I cannot wait to build meaningful relationships with my students and their families this year.

We recently relocated from Washington as part of our family's military journey, and I am thrilled to join this community. When I'm not in the classroom, you can usually find me with a good book in hand, spending time with my family at Disney World, or enjoying one of my favorite things—a beautiful beachside sunrise!

I love creating positive, engaging environments where students feel encouraged, supported, and excited to learn. I’m truly looking forward to an amazing school year filled with growth, community, and lots of learning!

I can’t wait to meet everyone!

Best Regards,

Mrs. Pamela Wasilewski

Hello! My name is Theresa Williams, and I am so excited to become a Holland Hornet!

Holland holds a special place in my heart. As a senior at Satellite High School, I had the opportunity to walk over to Holland Elementary to work with the kindergarten classes. It was during that experience that the seed for my passion for teaching was planted. After graduating from Satellite High School, I attended the University of Central Florida, where I earned my teaching degree.

Holland is also meaningful to me because my mother worked in the school cafeteria. Returning to a school that has been such an important part of my family's story is truly a full-circle moment, and I am honored to become part of the Holland community.

I have spent the past 36 years at Croton Elementary teaching kindergarten, TK-1, multiage K/1 and first grade.

I enjoy gardening and traveling in my free time. This past July, I had the opportunity to visit Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and France. As the child of a military family, visiting the Normandy beaches in France was especially meaningful and one of the most memorable experiences of my trip.

I'm excited to begin this new chapter at Holland and look forward to getting to know the wonderful staff, students and families.

Sincerely,

Theresa Williams

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!

When creating your dismissal tag, please print your child's last name in large, bold letters, followed by their first name and grade level underneath. This format helps staff quickly identify your child(ren) during dismissal. Please keep the tag visible in your windshield until your child is loaded. Thanks for helping us keep the car line running smoothly!

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

Families who placed 1st Day School Supplies orders by July 1, your supplies will be delivered directly to classrooms before the Meet Your Teacher event on Friday, August 7.

For those purchasing supplies on your own, see the button below for supply lists for each grade level.

The processing of BAS registration 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 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 we work to ensure that every student develops strong mathematical understanding, confidence, and readiness for future success, we are committed to selecting instructional materials that reflect the needs and values of our community.

We invite parents, guardians, and community members to participate in one or both of the following opportunities:

1. Community Survey: Share your feedback through a brief survey. The survey is open from August 3rd and will remain available through September 4th. Your feedback and participation and valued and will help guide the selection of high-quality instructional materials that support the success of all Brevard Public School students. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdV2zUU9qJVNsGdfuMKyIWVLFCf1f9_9P3dfiYY1O6fpjVYrA/viewform

• Mathematics Curriculum Adoption Committee: Community members and parents who are interested in serving on the adoption committee are encouraged to apply. The application opens August 3rd and will remain available through September 4th. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuLY3EDiNk-YZy1RfUqfxcuWUdoSQbo-4C9M6donvAU14bag/viewform

Breakfast:

Free to all BPS students

Lunch:

Elementary students $2.80

Elementary students reduced lunch $ 0.40 (with free/reduced lunch application)

• Parents may create a MySchoolBucks account at www.myschoolbucks.com or on the MySchoolsBucks app.

• The account can be used to make payments online, set up recurring payments, monitor your child’s cafeteria purchases, and set up low balance notifications.

• There is no fee for using MySchoolBucks.

• Please allow 24 hours for your payment to process.

• For assistance with MySchoolBucks, call 855-832-5226, Option 1.

Free and Reduced Lunch Applications for the 2026-27 will be available by August 1, 2026.

As a reminder, a new application must be submitted each school year. Here is a link: Free and Reduced Lunch Overview | Brevard Public Schools

Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services, Free and Reduced Coordinator, at (321) 633-1000, extension 11642 or 11655 if you need assistance.

• 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!

If you have recently moved to a new address and your child's current school is no longer your zoned school, you may have options to keep your student enrolled at their current school.

This applies to:

• During the school year: Students in grades K-12 who have moved and are no longer zoned for their current school.
• During the summer: Students in grades K-11 who attended a school last year but have moved and are no longer zoned for that school for the upcoming school year.

Option 1: Apply for a "Just Moved" Assignment

Parents may request that their student remain at their current school by submitting a "Just Moved" application.

To apply:

1. Notify your student's current school that you have moved.
2. Complete the "Just Moved" application after your move has occurred.
3. Submit both Tier 1 and Tier 2 Proof of Residency documents. View acceptable documents on the Enrollment Checklist.

Once approved by Brevard Public Schools, parents and students enter into an agreement that includes expectations for:

• Academic performance
• Attendance, including on-time pick-up
• Appropriate behavior in accordance with Policy 5121

Important: If you already have a Focus account, you do not need to create a new one. Simply upload your updated proof of residency and complete the application. For application instructions and access to the form, visit the "Just Moved" Application.

Option 2: Enroll in Your Newly Zoned School

You may also choose to enroll your student in the school assigned to your new residential address.

To find your zoned school, use the BPS School Site Locator available on the Brevard Public Schools website.

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

Starting in September, parents are welcome to enjoy lunch with their children at Holland on Wednesdays! You may bring your own lunch or purchase one from our cafeteria (adult meals are $3.90).

Please be sure to bring a photo ID for check-in.

Be on the lookout for a new location and procedures for parent lunches!

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to give us a call at 321-773-7591. Thank you!

BPS defines outside meals as food from a commercial establishment that is brought to school by a parent or guardian. These procedures are intended to minimize disruptions and protect instructional time.

Important Guidelines for Families

Elementary Schools

• Only individuals listed on a student's contact list may bring or drop off a meal for that student.
• Schools will provide an eating area separate from the cafeteria where parents or guardians may eat with their child.
• Meals that are dropped off will be held in the front office until lunchtime to help safeguard instructional time.

No asbestos removal activities or any other type of asbestos-response actions have taken place at Holland Elementary School during the past year (July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026).

Background Information: The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires all accredited school districts to provide building occupants with a yearly correspondence describing any/all asbestos materials removed from each school during the past year.

The EPA Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) of 1986 required an asbestos inspection of each school facility nationwide. This inspection was completed in 1988. The scope of the survey included sampling building materials that might contain asbestos, assessing the condition of the materials, performing laboratory analysis of each sample, and writing a comprehensive report called an Asbestos Management Plan.

The management Plan document and subsequent Three-Year Re-inspection documents are on file at the school administration office. These documents are available to the public for review.