March 14th, 2021 Hornet Happenings

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Happy π day! It’s lovely to see flowers peeking out and our Hollymead community showing up so strongly. We have a lot of activities happening this Spring, and we are thoroughly grateful for your time and attention. Bookfair is coming, the yearbooks are ready to order, we’re gathering for regular zoom chats, and we have a *magical* event planned for you (see below for details). And because of your generous contributions, Hollymead was able to donate several bags and boxes of healthy snacks to lift the spirits of the hard working volunteers at the Blue Ridge Health District COVID-19 vaccine clinics.

Thank you for continuing to show up, Hollymead!

Crystal Pariseau & Amy Cochran

PTO Co-Presidents

BOOK FAIR STARTS TOMORROW

Get a sneak peak at what is to come at this years virtual book fair, starting Monday, March 15!

What’s New!

Also, families with middle schoolers can also make purchases this year using our online fair. This will give us an opportunity to earn more scholastic dollars for Hollymead.

Middle School Sneak Peek!

GOT SNEAKERS DRIVE ENDS TOMORROW

Hollymead PTO is sponsoring a sneaker drive! Bring your outgrown athletic shoes—all sizes, all conditions, all brands—to be donated in the labeled bin at Hollymead’s front door running from February 15th-March 15th. We will receive between $.25 – $7.00 per pair of sneakers based on the condition. All sneakers from our sneaker drive fundraiser program are recirculated to people who want quality, reusable footwear at affordable prices or repurposed into new surfaces such as playgrounds and tracks.

** Athletic shoes (sneakers, rubber cleats) only. Please no non-athletic shoes such as boots and flip flops.**

For more information check out gotsneakers.com or contact Kate DeLuca.

WES ISELI’S MAGIC & ILLUSION SHOW

Wes Iseli is one of today’s top magicians! He has worked as a magic consultant & animal trainer on TV’s The Carbonaro Effect and now has his own TV show on Jul-Tv called Wes Iseli’s Magiclife which follows Wes & his family on the road performing 400 shows per year. Wes recently fooled Penn & Teller on stage in Las Vegas on their show Fool Us with a magic trick he created. Wes loves performing and you will see that in his energetic Magic & Illusion Show.

This show will include large Vegas style illusions, animal magic (doves and rabbits), audience participation and he will even teach you a trick or two you can do at home.

This show is a fundraiser for Baker-Butler & Hollymead Elementary schools so help show your school spirit and support this event by buying a ticket and letting others know about this event.

The event will be Friday, March 26, from 7 to 9 pm

TICKETS

CHAIR ENTREPRENEUR NIGHT

The Hollymead PTO is looking for parent volunteers to chair the 2021 Entrepreneur Night! Please email the volunteer coordinators at hollymeadptovolunteer@gmail.com if you are interested in either position or additional information. Thank you for considering!

HOLLYMEAD COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Hollymead Community Support meets virtually on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month

from 7:00 – 8:00 pm.

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 831 6625 4857
Passcode: 715719
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The Hollymead PTO will be hosting bi-weekly zoom sessions for caregivers of Hollymead students looking to connect with others in our Hollymead community. Our hope is that it will be a place for people to share ideas, ask questions, and feel supported as we continue to navigate the obstacles COVID has created with regards to education and our children. Please come with ideas to share, questions to ask, or just to listen in on what others are sharing.

SHARE SOME HORNET PRIDE THIS SPRING

Accessorize with a puravida bracelet for $6 or a Hollymead football for $8. If you want to purchase either item, email Tiffany Lynch to set up delivery.

YEARBOOK ORDERING AVAILABLE NOW

We’ve been hard at work documenting this unique school year and it’s now time to purchase your 2020/2021 Hollymead Yearbook! Yearbooks are $20 each and can either be purchased online using a credit card or by cash/check via paper flyers that will go home shortly after Stage 4 begins. Orders will be accepted through April 2.

All yearbooks will be delivered to the school and distributed to students before the end of the school year.

To order online with a credit card and use Code: 56403T

To order via the paper: Fill out the flyer’s required information and return it to school with cash or check made out to Hollymead Elementary PTO.

Questions? Email Jill Dowling or Megan Haas.

Thank you for your support!