Dutch Weekly April 30 - May 6
Parent workshop: Prepare your students for finals
Join learning specialists Amanda Josserand and Gina Johnson as they present a workshop on helping your students prepare for finals. Come prepared with questions.
WHEN: 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 3
WHERE: Google Meet
(US)+1 304-621-9615
PIN: 785 831 666#
Here are a few tips that you can begin implementing right now.
- Work with your student to determine which activities/obligations will take up study time, which activities/obligations can be cancelled, delayed, or rescheduled, so that finals preparations can begin now.
- SLEEP — They need it.
- Provide a quiet place for students to study and monitor it for supplies.
- Use the resources provided and the recommendations from classroom teachers to create a study/practice plan and help your student to stick to it.
- Help your student to manage breaks. Set timers if needed.
- Be available to be a study partner, but do NOT drag them through the work.
To see the entire slidedeck of the presentation, click here.
Immerse yourself in nature with special event
Did you miss the Parents’ Association Nature Therapy Walk last Saturday? Due to weather so did we! Here is your second chance.
Awaken your senses, calm your mind and replenish you soul on a Nature Therapy Walk with 6th grade science teacher and Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides certified instructor Pam Rogers. Based on the principles of the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku, or Forest Bathing, Nature Therapy Walks nurture connections and wellbeing by immersing participants in intentional, guided experiences within the natural world. Come see the HH campus and yourself in a new light. Limited to 15 participants. Adults only please. Please plan to stay for the entire 3-hour walk.
Who: HH Parents
What: Nature Therapy Walk
Where: The Trail System on the HH campus
When: Saturday, April 30, 12-3 p.m.
Why: Awaken your senses, calm your mind and replenish you soul!
Questions: Contact Pam Rogers - progers@hollandhall.org
Want to reserve your spot? Email Parents' Association Middle School Vice President Tobey Ballenger - tobeyjeff@hotmail.com
4A Soccer First Round Playoff Info
Monday, May 2
Girls: 6 p.m. vs. Hilldale
Boys: 8 p.m. vs. Pryor
Tickets: Digital ticketing will be available at Purchase Online Tickets for $7 ($8.35 includes processing fee) or you may pay $10 cash at the admission table. NO DUTCH Athletic passes will be accepted.
Playoff passes: Only the OSSAA coaches playoff pass will be accepted. (Blue card)
There will be no livestream for playoff games as all video rights are owned by the NFHS.
FREE Athletic Physical Night is set for May 3
If you need a physical to participate in Holland Hall athletics, there will be a special night at Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma on May 3. Please print and fill out the physical information below.
These physical exams are open for Holland Hall students entering 6-12th grade.
Please complete both pages of the form. The Medical History side needs to be filled out as well and both sides need to be signed before turning in.
Physical & Medical History Form »
Get involved in Parents' Association
We want your feedback! Please complete this survey to share your preferences about PA meetings for next year.
Click here to take the survey.
From the Student Billing Office...
Please log in to the Parent Portal to review and update your address and phone numbers. If you need to change an email address or have any household changes, please contact Erin Henderson, studentbilling@hollandhall.org, to request these updates.
Save the date for the Centennial Family Carnival
When: Saturday, May 14
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Behind the Upper School
Cost: Free except for food truck food
Dutch Athletics banquet and Hall of Fame set
When: Friday, May 20 at 6 p.m.
Where: Tandy Dining and Wellness Center
The ceremony provides current student-athletes and their families the opportunity to celebrate the great tradition of Holland Hall sports with alumni athletes being inducted into the Hall of Fame. Upper School student-athletes and teams will also be recognized for their athletic accomplishments during the 2021-22 school year.
Click here to RSVP.
Yearbooks Distribution
Yearbooks were distributed to Middle and Upper Schools this week. If your Upper School student was off campus, they can stop by the yearbook room to pick up their copy or email Mrs. Sokolosky, ssokolosky@hollandhall.org to to make arrangements.
Primary School books will be distributed at events over the next three weeks. PS books will be distributed to parents at departure from events as follows:
May 5 - Jr Kindergarten Mother's Day Tea
May 6 - Early PreK Family Party
May 12 - Third Grade Oklahoma Celebration
May 13 - Kindergarten Bubble Bash
May 13 - PreK Beach Party
May 16 - Second Grade Invention Convention
May 18 - First Grade Reptile Play
Summer Programs registration is now OPEN
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Summer Programs are a short four weeks away! It's time to dive in and select your favorite camps for one amazing Summer! Holland Hall is offering nine, one-week sessions held between May 31 and July 29 with 150+ camp options. Choose a morning or afternoon camp or stay all day ... arts & crafts, acting & theatre, cheer, sports camps & Welcome camps! Go to hollandhall.org/summer to register today. Camps are filling quickly!
Session 1 - 5/31 - 6/3 (T-W-Th-F)
7270-01 - Adventure Camp ~ Summer Fun - 12:30-3:30 - PreK-4
7286-01 - Culinary Creations - 9:00-noon - K-5
7262-01 - Driver's Education - *9:00-12:30 - T-W-Th - 9-12
7401-01 - Dutch Golf Camp - 9:00-noon - 4-8
7243A-01 - J-A-W-S!!! Just About the World of Sharks!!! - 12:30-3:30 - 1-5
7246A-01 - Reader's Beach - 9:00-noon - 1-4
7267A-01 - Summer Theatre Dramatics - 9:00-noon - 2-4
7267B-01 - Summer Theatre Dramatics - 12:30-3:30 - 5-8
7276-01 - Ultimate PE Camp Games - 9:00-noon - 1-6
7261-01 - Wizardly World Harry Potter - 9:00-noon - 1-3
7261-02 - Wizardly World of Harry Potter - 12:30-3:30 - 4-6
Full and Closed Camps:
•7404-01 - Dutch Golf Camp 4-day - 5/31-6/3 - A.M.
•7264-01 - Bite Size Broadway! -6/6-6/10 - P.M.
•7209-01 - Lego Robotics - 6/6-6/10 - P.M.
•7253A-01 - Bugs Life for Tikes! - 6/13-6/17 - A.M.
•7209-02 - Lego Robotics - 6/13-6/17 - P.M.
•7202A-02 - Amazingly Artistic-Silly Science Camp! - 6/13-6/17 - P.M.
•7209-03 - Lego Robotics - 6/20-6/24 - P.M.
•7230-01 - Welcome to Second Grade - 6/20-6/24 - A.M.
•7205A-02 - Superheroes, Obstacle Courses & SkyZone - 6/27-7/1 - P.M.
•7268-01 - Hooray for Art! - 6/27-7/1 - P.M.
•7238-01 - Crafting Around Tulsa - 7/5-7/8 - P.M.
•7230-02 - Welcome to Second Grade - 7/11-7/15 - A.M.
Newly Added Camps & Sessions:
7284-01 - Introduction to Disc Golf - 6/27-7/1 - P.M. - 3-8
7284-02 - Introduction to Disc Golf - 7/18-7/22 - A.M. - 3-8
7230-02 - Welcome to Second Grade - 7/18-7/22 - A.M. - 2
AI summer enrichment opportunity available
Inspirit AI is an enrichment program that introduces elementary, middle and high school students to fundamental artificial intelligence concepts to build socially impactful projects such as fake news detection, COVID-spread prediction, art-generation, self-driving car simulation, and more! Developed and taught by a team of graduate students from Stanford, MIT, and other leading universities, students receive a personalized, interdisciplinary learning experience in small-group classrooms. No programming experience is required, and advanced cohorts are available!
Applications for the 2022 Summer programs are due April 30.
High School
Click here for the program application.
Click here for the brochure here.
Middle/Elementary School
Click here for the program application.
Click here for the brochure here.
Feel free to contact our program coordinator, Aidan, at arg2198@columbia.edu with any questions.
Tulsa Youth Rowing Association hosts free rowing clinic
Tulsa Youth Rowing Association is offering a free rowing clinic for youth ages 13 to 18 on Saturday, May 21 at The University of Tulsa from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The clinic is geared toward middle school and high school students who are interested in learning more about rowing and how they might get involved in our community youth rowing program. Holland Hall's own Neil Bergenroth is instrumental in the program.
Click here to read more.
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
3rd to 4th Grade Transition
We look forward to welcoming 3rd grade families to the Middle School. On Monday, May 9, we invite all 3rd grade parents to come visit us.
Beginning at 5 p.m., you may walk through the 4th grade classrooms, meet the four 4th grade teachers, and see the 4th grade space. Promptly at 5:45 p.m., we will hold a session in the MS Library during which Jennifer White (Head of Middle School), Gina Johnson and Amanda Josserand (Middle School Learning Specialists), and Cassie Gray (Counselor) will share with you what it looks and feels like to move into the Middle School.
This is an evening for parents only. Your 3rd grade students will spend time visiting 4th grade on May 18, with more details to come. We look forward to seeing you on May 9!
After-school enrichment classes offered
Middle School News
6th-8th Grade iPad Collections
6th/7th Grade
In order to perform updates to our management software this summer, we will be collecting all 6th and 7th grade iPads on May 20 during Advisory time. Students should bring their iPad, Logitech case, and Logitech Crayon to school on this day. Please keep your iPad charging cable and power adapter over the summer. iPads will be redistributed when school resumes in August. Please contact ipadsupport@hollandhall.org if you have any questions.
8th Grade
iPads will be collected on the morning of May 20 during Advisory time. Students should return the iPad, Logitech case, Logitech keyboard, Logitech Crayon, Apple Lightning to USB cable, and Apple iPad charging brick. iPads and all accessories will be inspected after collection, and any charges for missing or damaged items will be communicated to you by the end of May. Please contact ipadsupport@hollandhall.org if you have any questions.
8th Grade Cardboard Boat Regatta set
When: Friday, May 13
Where: Jenks Aquatic Center (495 N Birch St, Jenks, OK 74037)
* Parents drop boat off AT RACE LOCATION
* Students bus over after lunch: 1:15 p.m. - teams will line up outside
* Races start at 1:30 p.m. (last approximately 1 hour)
* Boats can be disposed of on site in recycling bin OR taken home with parents
Planning ahead for the end of the school year
Final Exams for 6th-8th grades
May 18-20 will be final exams for 6th-8th grade students. Exams each day will begin at 9 a.m.
On Wednesday and Thursday, exams will end at 12:30 p.m. Students should bring a snack and no lunch will be served.
On Friday, exams will end at 11 a.m. Make-up exams will take place on Friday afternoon.
Last days of school for 4th and 5th grades
Wednesday, May 18, will be a regular day for our 4th and 5th graders.
Special Note - the last day of school for 4th and 5th grades will be Thursday, May 19. More information about this last day of school will be sent out by grade level teams. School will be dismissed at 3:10 p.m. on May 19 and students will not be at school on Friday, May 20. If you are in need of child care for May 20, please let Jennifer White or Kelly Danner in the MS office know no later than May 6.
8th Grade Promotion
8th grade students will stay after their last exam on Friday, May 20, for an end-of-year lunch with faculty and a quick rehearsal for their promotion ceremony. They should be picked up at the Tandy at 12:30 p.m.
The 8th grade promotion ceremony will take place at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 20 in the Branch Theatre. Students should wear nice clothing. Some examples are a sundress, khaki pants with a polo, a nice skirt with a blouse, etc. We ask that no athletic wear be worn and that skirts/dresses be of appropriate length to walk across the stage. Following the ceremony, there will be a dance/party for the students to celebrate.
Upper School / College Counseling
Upper School Band and Orchestra Concert
The Upper School Band and Orchestra Concert is set for Wednesday, May 4 at 7 p.m. in the Branch Theater of the Walter Arts Center.
This is the final concert of the year and will honor our senior musicians. Come support the upper school instrumentalists in the spring concert!
Class of 2023 Senior Yearbook Pictures
Ervin Photography has met with next year's seniors to explain the senior picture process. All seniors will take a photo with Ervin for printing in the 2023 yearbook. We ask that students either take their photo this summer or have it on their schedules by the first day of school, Aug. 17.
To set up your appointment, please contact Ervin at (918) 209-5050. They are open Tuesdays through Saturdays and offer a wide choice of photo sessions and locations, as well as a generous yearbook only session.
Students who missed the April 26 meeting can stop by Mrs. Sokolosky's office in 121B and pick up a copy of the Ervin Photography Contact Questionnaire. She will assist you in returning it to Ervin's.
Upper School exam schedule set
This week, we published our plans for exam week(s). Because they are doing internships, the seniors take their exams a bit earlier. We have coordinated our exams with the AP Exam schedule for this spring.
12th grade exams:
Monday, May 9: Math
Tuesday, May 10: Science; Social Studies
Wednesday, May 11: World Language; English
9th, 10th and 11th grade exams:
Monday, May 16: 7:45 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. World Language, and afternoon review sessions
Tuesday, May 17: 9 a.m. Social Studies; 1 p.m. Tech / Religion and math exams for dual enrollment
Wednesday, May 18: 9 a.m. Science, afternoon review sessions
Thursday, May 19: 9 a.m. English; 1 p.m. Science exams for dual enrollment
Friday, May 20: 9 a.m. Math; 1 pm make-up exams
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.