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March 10th, 2019

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

COFFEE and MATH MORNING

Want to know more about JiJi, subtraction with regrouping, or the 24 game? After drop off on Monday, March 18th, stop by the auditorium at 8:05 for a cup of coffee and to learn ALL ABOUT MATH! Students across grade levels will demonstrate math activities, there will be a gallery walk of math work and a short discussion about the new math report card with Mr. Dommer and Mrs. Morris.

Parking will be available in the bus loop starting at 7:55 and in the Hollymead parking lot.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

HOLLYMEAD FUN FAIR

Join us for the Hollymead Family Fun Fair March 23rd from 4 pm to 6 pm. There will be a raffle, games, food and so much more!

We need your help! Please consider signing up to volunteer: Volunteer Sign Up

You can pre-order tickets to the Fun Fair today! Ticket Pre-order

More questions or ways you can help? You can reach out to our Volunteer Coordinators hollymeadptovolunteer@gmail.com.

FUN FAIR RAFFLE

Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the fair. We will be accepting donations for raffle baskets through Thursday, March 21st. Each grade level has their own theme.

Kindergarten: Family Game and Movie Night

First: Arts and Crafts

Second: Gardening and Sports

Third: Cooking and Baking

Fourth: Spa and Reading

Fifth: Hot Chocolate and Coffee

Can you donate to your grade level basket? If so sign up below and help us to avoid duplicates. Raffle Donations Sign Up.

If you have questions about the Raffle or need assistance, contact Amber Connor Contact arconner30@gmail.com

REMINDERS

MARCH DINING NIGHT OUT IS THIS WEDNESDAYRemember to head to our next Dining Night Out at Martin’s Grill, which is this Wednesday, March 13th from 5:00pm-9:00pm. Martin’s Grill is located at 3449 Seminole Trail, just minutes from Hollymead! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Hollymead PTO. Fliers won’t be necessary–just mention you are there to support Hollymead’s Dining Night Out. Thanks in advance for your support!

NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR FOOD DRIVE

Starting on March 4th and until March 22nd, Hollymead will be participating in the Neighbor-4-Neighbor annual food drive to benefit the Blue Ridge Food Bank. There will be a barrel located inside of the school near the main entrance and we encourage you to participate! Below are a list of items that the Food Bank are most in need of.

Thank you in advance for contributing to the fight against childhood hunger!

Most Needed Items! (No Glass Please!) 
– Canned soups, stews and chili- low sodium
– Canned veggies- low sodium
– Cereal- low sugar, whole grain
– Peanut or almond butter- low sugar
– Spaghetti sauce- low sugar
– Boxed Mac & Cheese
– Paper products
– Baby food, formula and diapers
– Soap and feminine products
– Toothbrushes

IMPORTANT DATES

3/11 French after-school club

3/11 Marvelous Mondays after-school clubs

3/12 Terrific Tuesdays after-school clubs

3/13 Dining Night Out @ Martin’s Grill

3/18 French after-school club

3/18 Marvelous Mondays after-school clubs

3/19 Terrific Tuesdays after-school clubs

3/23 PTO Fun Fair, 4-6pm

3/25 French after-school club

3/25 Marvelous Mondays after-school clubs

3/26 Terrific Tuesdays after-school clubs

3/29 No School, Teacher Workday

4/1-4/5 No School, Spring Break

HOLLYMEAD & COMMUNITY EVENTS

Below are other school or community events that may pertain to Hollymead families. Please note these are not PTO-sponsored events. If you need additional information about one of the events, please contact that teacher or staff member directly.

Musical Performances at Hollymead (Updated!)

Please contact Sonia Azaravich at sazaravich@k12albemarle.org for additional information.

2nd Grade Music Informance

THIS Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 from 8:00-8:30am and 6:30-7:00pm

1st Grade Music Informance

Monday April 22nd, 2019 from 8:30-9:00am (for Parents)
Tuesday April 23rd, 2019 from 1:45-2:15pm (School-wide)

Kindergarten Music Informance
Monday May 20th, 2019 from 8:30-9:00am (for Parents)
Tuesday May 21st, 2019 from 1:45-2:15pm (School-wide)

If you have information to be included in our weekly Hornet Happenings, please remember to Email us at hollymeadptocommunications@gmail.com by the Thursday before our Sunday evening distribution.

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