Weekly Newsletter- Week of September 21st

Important Future Dates

October 3rd- Drama Club Starts
October 5th- Vision Testing
October 6th- Picture Retake and Make-up Day
October 7th- Count Day! 
October 14th-16th Scholastic Book Fair
October 15th & 20th- Conferences 3:30-6:30 (No appointments- walk in format)
October 22nd- End of Quarter 1 (Report Cards Mailed Home)
October 23rd- no school
October 30th- Activity Night #1

First Activity Night- October 30th
More info to come, but mark your calendars!  Students are able to wear a school appropriate costume tot the activity night.  There will be food and candy sales as well.  All the details will be in the next newsletter.  We will send out a sign up for volunteers too! 

Grades-
Just a reminder to check Parent Portal to see where your students are at with their grades.  Weekly, student check their grades and make a list of anything that is missing.  Email specific teachers if you have questions.  

Parking Lot- 
I am not sure how the parking lot was designed to run, but it is a disaster!  We are in the process of looking at both short term and long term solutions.  In the meantime, please be patient, drive slow, and be safe.  Our goal is that all go home safe daily.  

HHS Football Games- 
This is a reminder that ALL Middle School Students need an adult with them at the football games.  This is a responsible adult who will monitor their behavior and will be responsible to take the student home, should they be injured or asked to leave.  We are having a lot of students dropped off, then trying to find an adult to go in with.  For future games, they will be sent home.  Thank you for your help in making these games safe and enjoyable! 

HHS Hosts Family Session on Teen Mental Health in the Social Media Age
Holland High School families are invited to an informative and interactive session with Hope College professor Dr. David Myers from 4–5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, in the Holland High School Performing Arts Center.
https://www.hollandpublicschools.org/pub/news/posts/3675

Clubs- Unfortunately, we had to cap a few of our clubs.  What a great problem to have!  Students will be notified if they are on the waitlist.  

 Sign up here or a paper copy in the front office! - Added!  Starting September 21s- jewelry club-  This will be 10 students only, due to the support that is needed.  If interested, email cfickel@hollandpublicschools.org 

After School 2:45-3:45

Monday- Social Club- robotics, games, crafts and more! Jewery Club- Starts September 21st
Tuesday- Cooking Club FULL FOR QUARTER 1   Sewing Club
Wednesday- Pep Squad
Thursday- Drama Club (Starts October); D & D Club FULL FOR QUARTER 1
Friday- Chess Club

Outside Clubs- Attached are fliers for both Cultureworks and Boy Scouts.  Check them out!  

Attendance Matters! Regular attendance is an important part of your student’s success. Missing more than 10% of school days can make it more difficult for students to keep up academically and may increase their risk of struggling in high school and beyond.

Parents and guardians can help by:

• Helping your student develop a consistent morning “get ready” routine.

• Having a Plan B for transportation in case your student misses the bus.

• If your student is sick, please call the school to let us know.

• When possible, provide a doctor’s note so the absence can be excused.

Every day at school is an opportunity to learn, connect, and grow. Thank you for partnering with us to help your student to be successful!