Upcoming Events
Today
- Free Dress5/22/2012
- Board of Education Meeting5/23/2012
- PTA Association Meeting & Installation - location TBD5/24/2012
School Announcements
Ultimate Teacher Raffle
The Ultimate Teacher Raffle
Love Your Teacher?
Let Them Know It!
This year all students will have a chance to win special outings with Holly Avenue Teachers and Principal during our Ultimate Teacher Raffle! To enter, simply purchase raffle tickets during your designated recess time outside of Room 31 (Ms. Englund’s classroom) from May 21– May 31. There is no limit to how many tickets a student can buy. AND, they can purchase as many different teacher events as they want. On Friday, June 1st, the lucky winners will be drawn at a school-wide assembly.
Tickets are $5.00 each or get the ultimate deal….
5 Tickets for ONLY $20.00
Cash or Checks (payable to Holly Avenue) Accepted
Cash or Checks (payable to Holly Avenue) Accepted
Read pgs. 5-8 of the catalog for a list of the amazing teacher donated experiences that await your children!
Holly Avenue's Silent Auction
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Holly Avenue will be hosting a Silent Auction
May 31, 2012
5:00-7:30 PM
Auditorium
May 31, 2012
5:00-7:30 PM
Auditorium
Click here for the Auction Catalog. It contains details regarding the dollar raffle, items up for bid, teacher activity raffle ticket sales, dinner pre-order form, and 50/50 Fins &Tails Game. A copy of the catalog will be sent home on May 3rd. We hope to see you at this great event!
April SCRIP Winner
April Class Pizza Party Scrip winner!!!
Congratulations to Room 2
Mrs. Lukesh and Mrs. Lo's 3rd Grade class
for purchasing the most Gift/Scrip cards in April.
The families in Room 2 purchased over $2,200 in the month of April
Thank you!
Holly Avenue Scrip Committee
SCRIP Contest
Buy SCRIP in May for an opportunity to win a $25 AMC gift card.
From May 1 to May 31, your name will be entered in a drawing to win a $25 AMC Movie Theater Gift Card for every $100 SCRIP that you purchase. We will have 4 winners!
From May 1 to May 31, your name will be entered in a drawing to win a $25 AMC Movie Theater Gift Card for every $100 SCRIP that you purchase. We will have 4 winners!
School Safety
Student safety is a top priority at Holly Avenue. The staff at Holly has developed a plan for student behavior and established procedures for campus security. It is essential that all students, parents, and visitors on campus abide by the safety plan.
Designated Drop off/Pick Up Area Procedures
Designated Drop off/Pick Up Area Procedures
- Holly Avenue Drive Thru, Magna Vista Drive Thru, Le Roy (field) Drop Off Area: Drive slowly and cautiously.
- Comply with proctor/teacher/staff directions around school boundaries.
- Parking on campus is limited to staff and school business.
- Students may not be dropped off on Duarte Rd or in the Duarte Rd. lot.
- Only use crosswalks to safely cross lanes of traffic.
- Cars must wait for crossing guard/pedestrians to exit the crosswalk before continuing through to make turns.
- Children must wait in their designated areas as assigned.
- Parents may wait with their children in their area until the 8:15 AM bell rings.
- The playground equipment is closed/off limits before school.
- At the 8:15 AM bell, student are expected to WALK to their classroom line.
- After school activities are for Holly Avenue students only. Contact Arcadia Recreation or Shining Stars for information on the after school supervised programs.
- ALL students and their families must leave upon dismissal. State Education Codes establish this expectation. This is for the safety and security of all Arcadia school campuses.
- Small children not enrolled at Holly Avenue are not allowed to be on the climbing structures, swings, on in the wood chips area. Again, this is for the safety of all children.
- Anyone coming on campus between school hours MUST check in at the office and get an identification badge before go to the area you are volunteering.
- This is for your safety and our children's well being.
- The playground is used up until the minute bell rings. As such, it is ESSENTIAL that parents, wait outside the gates, off the playground behind the yellow (soon to be red) lines until the bell rings.
- If approached by a teacher or other staff member to wait outside the boundaries, please comply as this is for the safety of all students.
TRUSTWORTHINESS
This month's Character Counts Pillar is: TRUSTWORTHINESS. Trustworthy students are “true blue” friends.
This means:
- Promise Keeper: you keep your promises
- Honesty: you tell the truth
- Integrity: you stand up for what is right
- Loyalty: you protect your family, friends, school and community
Our assembly will be held on May 18, 2012 @ 8:20 AM (grades 4 & 5 & AM K) and 2:00 PM (grades PM K-3). Holly families are invited to WEAR BLUE & dive in for character!
Library Book Search
AUSD has a new feature available to all students, parents, and teachers. You can check book availablity in the Holly Avenue Library/Media Center by clicking here. The link will also be available under the 'Students' tab at the top of the page.
Accessing Student Materials Online
Students have a wealth of resources at their fingertips. Click here to download information on how to access student materials and resources The link is also available under the 'Students' tab at the top of the page.
Family Reading Night
Holly Ave. families are invited to visit the Media Center every Wednesday night from 6:30-7:30 PM. Students can check out an additional reading book, take AR tests, or work on school computer projects. Students must be accompanied by a parent or other adult. ENDS MAY 30, 2012.
Box Tops and Labels for Education
Clip, Save and Earn Dough for Holly Ave!
Please save your box tops and labels for education. Each box top or label for education turned in earns money for our school. Click here for a complete list of box top products: http://www.boxtops4education.com/Image.aspx?id=3878.
Click here for a complete list of 'labels' products: http://www.labelsforeducation.com/How-to-Earn/Participating-Products.
Thanks for your support...every little bit helps!
Please save your box tops and labels for education. Each box top or label for education turned in earns money for our school. Click here for a complete list of box top products: http://www.boxtops4education.com/Image.aspx?id=3878.
Click here for a complete list of 'labels' products: http://www.labelsforeducation.com/How-to-Earn/Participating-Products.
Thanks for your support...every little bit helps!
Donate to Holly at NO cost to you!
SCRIP: Ordering your SCRIP gift cards from Holly Avenue makes shopping easy for you and earns money for our school. The stores share some of their profits with us with the purchase of each gift card.
E-SCRIP:
E-SCRIP:
Sign up your Vons/Pavilions and/or Ralphs cards for E-SCRIP today and support Holly Avenue at no cost to you!
