Dutch Weekly Feb. 12-18
All-school information
Masks optional next week
Masks will be optional in all indoor spaces next week. Check Dutch Weekly for any changes in that status next Friday.
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week set
Let’s make sure our teachers and staff hear us when we say thank you! The Parents’ Association hospitality team has planned five days of tasty snacks and lunches that will take place Feb. 14-18 in the branch lounges.
A portion of the meals are funded by the PA, but we rely on parents bringing food items to make this event happen. Please look for signups going out via class coordinators next week and help show our appreciation. Kind words mean just as much or more — why not let someone at Holland Hall know how thankful you are!
Dutch Exchange Open Feb. 16
Dutch Exchange will be open Wednesday, February 16, for shopping.
The room is full, so donations won't be taken for awhile but please come by and shop. Dutch Exchange is free to the community. Find gently used uniforms, as well as athletic and spirit wear.
Tulip Cart Volunteers Needed
Celebrate the coming of spring and all things Dutch as we prepare for the party of the century, Gezellig! The auction has been revamped for this centennial year, and this special celebration is scheduled for April 9. It's open to parents and friends in our community, and tickets go on sale soon. Find patron opportunities now at hollandhall.org/gezellig.
Sign up to help us spread some joy with fresh tulips on Wednesday, Feb. 16!
Reach out to Meredith Rogers at mrogers@hollandhall.org or (918) 879-4791 with any questions.
Donate to the Gezellig online auction
The Gezellig online auction is gearing up for the first of April! Help us raise funds for our students and teachers by donating an item or service from your business. We'd love to include it in our fantastic auction offerings! Please contact Madison Graves, mgraves918@gmail.com, or Katie Land, thelandfam@gmail.com, or fill out the donation form here!
Get involved in the Parents' Association!
We invite you to nominate yourself or others for 2022-2023 Parents’ Association leadership positions and/or express your interest in serving on your branch council. There are many positions available to fit a variety of interests and schedules!
Click here for descriptions of all PA volunteer leadership positions.
Click here to access the nominations form. Nominations will be accepted through Feb. 28.
36th annual Holland Hall Deans' Event
When: Monday, March 28
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Where: A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Dining and Wellness Center
Due to Covid precautions, we delayed our annual Deans' Event until the end of March. Please join us in welcoming to campus Heather Daniels from Colorado State University (Fort Collins, CO), Justin Doty from Trinity University (San Antonio, TX), and Bob McCullough from Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, OH). These three outstanding professionals in college admission are dynamic and you will not want to miss this very entertaining and informative evening as they discuss current trends and the state of college admission in general. We'll have time set aside at the end of the program for your questions.
This event is free and open to the public, so please invite your friends!
Your COVID questions answered
A quick reminder: if a child/student or any family member is diagnosed with COVID, please notify the nurse's office by emailing nurse@hollandhall.org.
The answers to other questions can be found in our FAQs.
Click here to read more.
Primary School News
Primary School Parents' Association Meeting
Join us virtually for the Primary School Parents Association Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 9:30 a.m.
Google Meet Code
meet.google.com/jrp-xvko-ztw
After-school enrichment classes
Ms. Ariel's Art Studio
Expand your creativity! Create drawings with oil pastels, markers and colored pencils. Learn about line, balance, perspective and color theory. New themes every week.
When: Wednesday - 3:15-4:15 p.m. - February 16 - March 23 (no class 3/16-Spring Break)
Grades: K-3rd
Class limit: 20
Where: Primary School Art Room
Pick-up: Primary School flag pole
Cost: $100 (5 weeks)
Register: dalmohandis@hollandhall.org
Youth Science Enrichment Class
Come and join Alex for four fun weeks of hands-on experiments and activities that will teach you about physical science and the world around you. What causes foam to rise from a beaker? How does one create slime? Can you place your hand inside of a bubble without popping it? Find out how to create habitats for roly polies. You might even catch a glimpse of a bearded dragon along the way. Enroll now and release your inner Einstein!
When: Tuesday's, 3:15 - 4:15, February 15, 22 & March 1, 8
Grades: 1-3
Class Limit: 20
Where: Primary School multi-purpose room
Pick-up: Primary School flag pole
Cost: $75 (4 weeks)
Register: dalmohandis@hollandhall.org
All American Girl Soiree!
Celebrate the upcoming holidays with your American Girl! Join Mrs. Bucholtz and Mrs. Gollihare once a month for the next three months for some after school fun! Get ready for sweet treats and some crafting for you and your special doll. We will celebrate St. Patrick's Day, Easter, & Mother's Day. Don't miss the party! We look forward to seeing you there! (Enrollment to take place monthly)
When: Session #1 - Monday, March 7 - 3:15-4:45 p.m.
Session #2 - Tuesday, March 8 - 3:15-4:45 p.m.
Maximum class size: 30
Who: PreK-3rd
Where: Primary School Kindergarten Pod
Cost: $45
Register: dalmohandis@hollandhall.org
Middle School News
Reminders
Please be sure that your child is wearing a uniform shirt each day under their HH sweatshirts/hoodies.
Also, as a reminder, students are not permitted to take food or drink out of the Tandy into the Middle School building.
Middle School parent college chat
When: Monday, March 7
Time: 5-6 p.m.
Where: Upper School Lecture Center
Planning ahead, do you and your student have questions about college? Come to the Upper School and join Brent Casey, Director of College Counseling, and college admission guests for a casual evening of questions and answers. We'll discuss college admission testing, when to start testing, test prep, test-optional admission, Upper School course selection, and more.
Upper School / College Counseling
Winter Ball
Upper School students are invited to attend the semi-formal Winter Ball from 7-9 p.m. in the US Commons. As was announced in the All-School section of Dutch weekly, Holland Hall is moving to mask-optional. In keeping with this shift, the dance will be mask optional.
Upper School Parents' Association Meeting
Join us for the Upper School Parents' Association Council Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 17, from noon - 1 p.m.
The importance of class selection will be discussed this month just in time for students to set their schedules for next year.
Google Meet code
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/asa-tgvd-kyp
Or dial: (US) +1 575-378-3331 PIN: 161 144 402#
9th and 10th grade parent college chat - NEW DATE
When: Monday, March 7
Time: 6 - 7 p.m.
Where: US Lecture Center
Come meet with the college counseling team and college admission representatives to chat about all-things college. We'll discuss the importance of a transcript, GPA range, academic and summer plans, setting up college visits, and more.
Oklahoma Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Award winners
Congratulations to our award winners.
Gold Key
Reese Myers (Ceramics & Glass)
Silver Key
Julian Aaronson (Film)
Miranda Davis (Ceramics & Glass)
Ava Greer (Ceramics & Glass)
Gina Parducci (Ceramics & Glass)
Honorable Mention
Miranda Davis (Ceramics & Glass)
Brecklyn McFadden (Ceramics & Glass)
Kaleb Young (Ceramics & Glass)
All Gold Awards will go on to compete in the national competition.
Senior Internships
The Class of 2022 will be doing their senior internships this spring! We are thrilled to announce the return of this graduation requirement and a wonderful opportunity for our students to engage in "real world" experiences for 40 hours at the end of their senior year. Please click below to read the details of the internship, and please be in touch with Dee Laskey with any questions.
Graduation announcements/class rings
On Nov. 18, Jostens met with the senior class to give them information about graduation announcements and class rings. We wanted to make sure that the information made it home to parents (there was a print packet that was handed out: Nancy O'Neil has extra copies if you'd like one).
You can access information at www.jostens.com. For information about Graduation Announcements, click on Graduation: shop.
Please be aware: Jostens supplies every senior with 10 generic graduation announcements free of charge. The website is useful if you'd like to order more or if you'd like to personalize them!
Summer program suggestions
For more information about any of these programs, please contact Ms. Ashlee Lowry at alowry@hollandhall.org.