Dutch Weekly April 27 - May 3
US Spring Instrumental Concert is May 1
When: Wednesday, May 1, 7 p.m.
Where: Branch Theatre, Walter Arts Center
Upper School Band and Orchestra will perform and our senior students will be honored at this concert. Come and join us as we perform in our culminating spring concert for upper school instrumental music!
You can watch the live stream at gotohh.org/stream.
HH Family Droid Building and Coding Adventure set
Join the Rebellion or Serve the Empire...the choice is yours! Create a Rebel or Imperial droid and code it to serve your cause with Micro:bits technology and training from Master Jedi and Upper School Technology Teacher Neil Bergenroth.
When: May the Fourth - 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Where: 27th Level of Geonosis (aka the Upper School Library)
Limit: 20 teams (each team must contain at least one adult)
This workshop will be best enjoyed by Padawan learners aged 3rd grade through 8th grade. No prior experience making droids or coding is required.
Sponsored by the Holland Hall Parents' Association
Click here to sign up.
Free student physical exams on May 7
All students from Kindergarten through 12th grade — as well as any Summer Programs students taking athletic/sports camps — must have a yearly physical exam on file with the school, and Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma has partnered with the school to give free exams to students in 6th-12th grades.
Mark your calendars to take advantage of free physical exams on May 7, and watch for more information to come.
Click here for the Physical Examination/Holland Hall Medical History Form.
Dutch Exchange
As the school year winds down, please be thinking about what you could donate to the Dutch Exchange or what you might need to help get through the end of the year. The Exchange is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and located in the Tandy between Ms. Silkman's desk and the BT.
Pick up what you need and drop off any uniform or Dutch Day items in great condition that you no longer need and want to share. This volunteer-staffed service is completely free.
At this time the Dutch Exchange is not taking the discontinued Middle School grey or red polo shirts. Please stay tuned for ideas on how to recycle those uniform items.
Traffic changes — please take note
The new security arms will be down during off-peak hours at the main gate/Self Family Welcome Center. All gates will be open during drop-off and pick-up, as always.
When you enter campus at any other time:
- Enter either lane — visitor or the right lane — and if you have a Holland Hall sticker, a member of our safety team will open the gate immediately. If you — or a grandparent, etc., don't have a sticker, the safety officer will greet you before opening the gate.
- After being admitted to campus, please check in at the branch or building you're visiting. You will also check out at the same desk.
- Please use extreme caution going entering and exiting campus, especially as people get used to the new Welcome Center and gates.
- The gates will lower between each car. Please do not tailgate!
- Please be careful turning left from the main gate to go onto the north road heading toward the Primary School. There are two lanes, and one car may be going straight.
- The speed limit everywhere on campus is 14 mph for the safety of the students, who are often walking outside of the buildings. The school is monitoring the need for additional speed bumps at the Welcome Center.
- An automated system for parents and staff is in the works, so stay tuned!
Camps are filling quickly. Sign up soon!
This year's camp line-up is better than ever! The Summer Olympics are coming & you can enroll in Holland Hall Summer Olympics or Summer Olympic Games! How about Robotics, Makerspace, & Movie making Camp. Jump in & join Superheroes & SkyZone Training Camp. Wrap up your summer reading assignments in the Reading Café then plug into Keyboarding to develop proper technique for greater accuracy & typing speed; a skill you will use for a lifetime. The options are endless!!! Come connect with us for one exciting Summer!
Eight weekly sessions begin on May 28-31 and continue through July 22-26. There will be no camp the week of July 4th.
To register, go to hollandhall.org/summer or click here for more information about Summer Programs.
UPPER SCHOOL
Mini College Fair at Jenks
CalTech, University of Pennsylvania, and Johns Hopkins University will host a mini "college fair" at Jenks High School on Tuesday, April 30, 6 - 8 p.m.
This event is for students and their parents and is open to the public. Each school will have its own presentation, then time for questions and answers. There will also be time for students to meet their Admissions Counselor from each school.
When: Tuesday, April 30, 6–8 p.m.
Where: Jenks High School, Math/Science Building
Class of 2024 College T-shirt Day is May 1
Wednesday, May 1 is College T-shirt Day. We'll take individual pictures with you wearing your college of choice shirt. We'll also take a senior class picture.
Many of you know where you are going. Some of you have yet to decide. That's okay. If you have narrowed your options, plan to have your picture taken in all possible college shirts. Bring them all with you!
Yearbook Signing Day
Upper School yearbook signing will take place during morning meeting Wednesday. There are copies left for sale online. Portal will close when we're sold out.
Class of 2025 Senior Pictures
Class of 2025 senior picture appointments will open up May 1 and sessions will begin June 1. Our provider, Bold Studios, will photograph all seniors for yearbook and school use by September 1. They offer a variety of sessions, from quick no-cost appointments to unique settings with outfit changes. For the first time appointments will be offered on campus to truly preserve Holland Hall memories. For all the details, watch Dutch Weekly regularly. The QR code will allow you to submit your senior's contact information if they have not done so.
US cheer clinic and tryouts set
Tryout Clinic: May 20, 9-11 a.m.
Tryouts: May 21, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Primary School Gym
Clinic and tryouts are open to all those that will be in the Upper School next school year.
Summer opportunities are on the horizon
It's time to begin conversations with your student about plans to explore academic programs, jobs, volunteer positions, etc.
Each week, we'll showcase various programs at universities throughout the country and local options!
Follow College Counseling on social media for highlights about these programs:
Facebook - Holland Hall College Counselors
Instagram - hhcollegecounseling
MIDDLE SCHOOL
8th Grade Boat Regatta set
Who: 8th grade students (families are welcome to watch)
What: Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta
Where: Tandy YMCA: 5005 S Darlington Ave, Tulsa, OK 74135
When: Wednesday, May 1 at 9:15 a.m. (races will last approximately an hour)
How: Parents drop boats off with students — the school day will start OFF campus.
Following the race, students will board buses and head to Drillers Stadium for the day game.
They will return to campus by 2:30 p.m. and attend sports.
After-school enrichment opportunities available
American Girl — Soireé of the Season!
Please join Mrs. Bucholtz and Mrs. Gollihare for our last American Girl Soireé! Mother's Day is on the way, so let's honor mom by making her something special!
Who: Grades PreK - 4th
When: Wednesday, April 24, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Where: Primary School Kindergarten Pod
Pick-up: Primary School flagpole - 4:30 p.m.
Register: almohandis@hollandhall.org
Class fee: $45
Maximum class size: 30
PRIMARY SCHOOL
3rd Grade Parent Middle School Open House
It is almost time to start thinking about Middle School! We are so eager to meet you and your children, and we hope that you are excited for this next phase.
All 3rd grade students will visit the Middle School on Monday, April 29. More details will be coming from their teachers.
On Tuesday, May 7, we invite you to a Parent Open House in the Middle School beginning at 5 p.m. with a "meet and greet" with 4th grade teachers. At 5:45 p.m., we will have a presentation in the MS Library and we will conclude by 6:30 p.m. More details are in the email that was sent home. We look forward to seeing you there.
Third Grade Bridge Crossing date changes
Please note an important calendar date change. In response to parent feedback, we have made the decision to reschedule the Bridge Crossing ceremony. The new date and time for the event will be Wednesday, May 15, at 1 p.m.
After-school enrichment available
American Girl — Soireé of the Season!
Please join Mrs. Bucholtz and Mrs. Gollihare for our last American Girl Soireé! Mother's Day is on the way, so let's honor mom by making her something special!
Who: Grades PreK - 4th
When: Wednesday, April 24, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Where: Primary School Kindergarten Pod
Pick-up: Primary School flagpole - 4:30 p.m.
Register: almohandis@hollandhall.org
Class fee: $45
Maximum class size: 30