Dutch Weekly April 29-May 5
April 29-May 5
ALL-SCHOOL NEWS
2023 4A Soccer — first-round playoff info
Monday, May 1, at Hardesty Field
Girls - 6 p.m. vs. Cascia Hall
Boys - 8 p.m. vs. Cascia Hall
Tickets: Digital ticketing will be available at: Digital Ticket 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 DIGITAL playoff pass will be accepted.
There will be no livestream for playoff games as all video rights are owned by the NFHS.
Take advantage of free HH athletic physicals
All Holland Hall students are required to keep a current annual physical exam on file in order to attend classes, participate in athletics and/or attend a sports/athletic camp during Summer Programs.
Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma is offering physical exams
When: Tuesday, May 2, at 5:15 p.m.
Where: AOOK, Cityplex Towers, 2406 East 81st Street, Suite 290, Tulsa, OK 74137
Cost: Free for HH students entering 6th-12th grades in 2023-24. Please use the HH Physical Examination & Medical History form. (Parent must complete the medical history form and sign both pages of this document.)
Yearbooks are coming
The yearbooks are coming! Upper School will have a book signing party on May 3, and books will be distributed to middle and primary schools before the end of the term. If you haven't bought a book, there are overrun copies still available at Jostens.com.
Upper School concert band and string orchestra concert set
When: Wednesday, May 3, at 7 p.m.
Where: Branch Theatre of the Walter Arts Center
Summer Programs registration is open! Act fast.
Are you planning your summer? Camps are filling quickly. We have Dutch athletic camps, Summer Athletic Commitment to keep our athletes conditioned and primed, academic enrichment, fun arts and crafts, MakerBot 3D Printing, Welcome to Holland Hall prep camps for your child's rising grade, gardening, science, Harry Potter camps and ocean adventures to name a few. We look forward to sharing our summer with you!
Seven one-week sessions run from May 30 - July 21.
Classes are available for 3-year-olds through adults. Call the Summer Programs office at (539) 476-8169 with any questions.
Newly Added Camps/Sessions
7254-02 - Little Sprouts Gardening - EPK-PreK
#5 - 6/26-6/30 P.M.
7322-01 - Interactive International Cuisine - 3-7
#6 - 7/10-7/14 A.M.
7337-02 - Okie Dokie BBQ! - 3-7
#6 - 7/10-7/14 P.M.
7322-02 - Interactive International Cuisine - 3-7
#7 - 7/17-7/21 P.M.
7337-01 - Okie Dokie BBQ! - 3-7
#7 - 7/17-7/21 A.M.
7230-02 - Welcome to Second Grade - 2nd
#7 - 7/17-7/21 A.M.
To register, go to www.hollandhall.org/summer.
Tulsa Youth Rowing hosts free clinic in May
Tulsa Youth Rowing will host a FREE introduction to the sport of rowing on May 27 from 8-9:30 a.m. at Tulsa Rowing Club.
Designed for students in 7th through 12th grades and their parents, this clinic will give you a taste of what it’s like to be a part of the rowing community. Rowing is a fantastic full-body workout that challenges both your physical and mental strength. It’s also a great way to make new friends and be a part of a supportive team.
During the clinic, you’ll learn the basics of rowing technique and safety from our experienced coaches. We’ll provide all the equipment you need, so all you have to do is show up in comfortable athletic wear and be ready to have fun.
Aimed at beginners, this clinic is the perfect way to dip your toes into the world of rowing. Who knows, you may even discover a new passion that you’ll love for years to come.
Click here to register.
Click here for more information.
Tulsa Youth Rowing offers summer camps as well. Click on the link below for more information.
www.okrowing.org/get-ready-to-row-at-tulsa-youth-rowing-associations-summer-camp/
Don't forget the Dutch Exchange
As the year nears an end, has your child outgrown their uniforms? Need new shorts or uniform shirts? Choose from carefully curated, gently used khaki and navy shorts and pants, as well as primary, middle, and upper school shirts and skirts, in all sizes.
Dutch Exchange is located in the Dutch Zone in the Tandy and is open Wednesdays from 9-11 a.m. and 2-4 p.m., Thursdays from 8-10 a.m. and 2-4 p.m., Fridays from 8-10 a.m. and 2-4 p.m., and by request at the front desk.
Do you have a donation for the Dutch Exchange? You may drop off outgrown, clean, gently used Dutch outerwear, pants, shorts, skirts, jumpers, and shirts in the yellow bin near Ms. Silkman's desk in the Tandy anytime the Tandy is open. Please check for stains, rips, and tears before dropping your items off. Please donate only uniforms and Dutchwear in good condition that you would want your child to wear. Thank you!
Are you interested in volunteering at the Dutch Zone or Dutch Exchange next year? Each comes with a 20 percent discount pass in the Dutch Zone, and it's a chance to meet other parents and get to know the students. Contact Ashley Parrish, aparrish@hollandhall.org, for more information.
PRIMARY SCHOOL
Make plans to explore the Middle School
Third-grade parents, 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 third grade students will visit the Middle School on Monday, May 1. More details will be coming from their teachers. That evening, we invite you to a parent open house in the Middle School beginning at 5 p.m. with meet and greet with 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.
Dress code reminder for PS students
As we approach the end of the school year, it is important that all students continue to come to school in compliance with the established dress code. All students should be in a white top daily. Athletic shorts are not permitted. Skorts and jumpers should be in the plaid print available through C&J or Lands' End. For specific details about the dress code, click on the link below.
After-school enrichment classes offered
All American Girl — Memories in May!
Let's wrap up this school year with our friends by making a few more precious memories and a keepsake or two! Join Mrs. Bucholtz and Mrs. Gollihare for a walk down memory lane as we craft our happy times! We can't wait to see you on the 4th!
Who: Grades PreK - 4th
When: Thursday, May 4th - 3:05-4:45 p.m.
Where: Primary School Kindergarten Pod
Pick-up: Primary School flagpole at 4:45 p.m.
Register: dalmohandis@hollandhall.org
Class fee: $45
Maximum class size: 30
MIDDLE SCHOOL
MS Parents Association Coffee is May 4
Come join the MS Parents Association for an end-of-the-year coffee on Thursday, May 4, at 8 a.m. in the Tandy Conference Room. We will say goodbye and thanks to the current council and welcome in the newest members for the 2023-2024 school year. All parents are welcome!
Last Craft Club set
The final Craft Club for all Middle School grades will be on Thursday, May 4, from 3:15-4:15 p.m. If you are interested in participating, please sign up using the CRAFT CLUB SIGN-UP GENIUS .
We will be tie-dying, so all participants need to bring a white t-shirt. Space is limited to the first 12 people who sign up.
8th Grade takes in a Drillers game
Eighth-graders will go off campus on Wednesday, May 10, for a field trip to ONEOK Field. The 8th grade will attend morning classes from 9-11:30 a.m. and then board the buses for ONEOK Field to see the Tulsa Drillers play at 12:05 p.m. Students will be back on campus by 2:30 p.m. and head to sports.
Students may wear a Holland Hall top and any (appropriate) bottoms. Shorts are fine. Also, please be aware that the stadium won't allow outside food into the park, so any sack lunches must remain outside the stadium. Students may purchase lunch items inside the stadium.
Visit our Cold War Era Living Museum
Please join us at the 8th grade Cold War Era Living Museum on Monday, May 15.
For the past six weeks, 8th grade students have studied the Cold War Era and created projects for their social studies final. In creating these projects, student's moved from researching the facts, to historical inquiry, and finally to the creation of a project and presentation that allows students to bring the subject to life. Each student picked a topic and will tell the story of experiences in this period of time. The goal is for students to understand what conditions and issues led to mistrust between the U.S. and USSR, thereby leading to the Cold War. Our hope is that they will be able to apply these lessons to the world they are living in today.
Each student has prepared a 1-2 minute presentation as well as a visual representation for their specific topic. Please feel free to move from presentation to presentation as students explain their topics. Students may wear costumes to school on the 15th. Costumes may be simple items found around the house; they do not need to be purchased.
The Museum is set for 11 a.m. to noon on Monday, May 15, in the Middle School BT. You may enter through the main Tandy doors.
8th grade Cardboard Boat Regatta set
Mark your calendars for one of the Middle School's most beloved traditions — the 8th Grade Cardboard Boat Regatta.
This year's contest is set for Thursday, May 18 at 1:45 p.m., at the Jenks Aquatic Center, 495 N. Birch St., Jenks.
Families are welcome to attend and must transport the boat to Jenks.
8th Grade Schedule for the Day:
9-10:30 a.m. - Academic 3 Exam, 8:15-10:30 a.m. (extended time)
10:30-10:45 a.m. - Break
10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. - Academic 4 Exam, 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m. (extended time)
1-1:30 p.m. - Students eat lunch and change into boat race clothes (parents transport boats to race site)
1:45 p.m. - Begin Boat Line-up outside of Jenks Aquatic Center
2 p.m. - Races begin
3 p.m. - Students excused from site with parents
Early dismissal on last day for 4th and 5th grades
The last day of school for 4th and 5th grades will be May 19 with a 10:30 a.m. dismissal time.
What parents can do to support students during finals
Preparation for final exams in 6th-8th grades is under way and there are important ways you can help. Below are specific ways you can support your child in the weeks leading up to final exams. The student support team will also provide weekly suggestions in the Dutch Weekly, so be sure to check it!
WHAT PARENTS CAN DO WEEK 2:
Continue to monitor your student’s Final Study Schedule.
Help support your student with their “study plan” (calendar located in the back of their agenda.
Ask to see your student’s study guide. Have them use the yes/no strategy to determine what they need to focus on reviewing each day.
If necessary, help your student create questions they will ask the teacher. Insist that your student do the asking.
Assist your student in the use of active retrieval strategies.
Prompt your student to make the next day's study plan.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
April 25 - Teachers provide outlines by topic/unit.
May 2,3,4 - Teachers provide study guides.
May 10 - No new content presented after this date.
May 15-16 - Exam review days.
MS Final Exam schedule
Final Exams are coming up for 6th-8th grade students. In advisory, we will help them plan their time and organize their materials in preparation for these assessments. The schedule for exam days, May 17-19, can be found below. Gina Johnson will be in touch regarding extended time. Special times for 8th grade students on May 19 are also included.
Save the date for 8th grade graduation
Eighth Grade Graduation is right around the corner and co-chairs, Leigh Ann Moss-Sherburn and Kim Schutz, have plans well underway. They will be coordinating an 8th Grade Video montage for our students. To ensure your child is included in this video, please send 4-5 digital photos of your child (from any age, activities, or family events) in jpeg format with high resolution to HH8thGradeGraduation@gmail.com by April 15. Get out the tissues and start going through photos!
Boys basketball camp is good primer for Dutch sports
The MS Boys Basketball Camp will be an introduction for many into our Middle School Program as well as what our high school program looks like. We will be working on skill instruction and team concepts for the first two days. Then spend two days traveling to Verdigris to compete against other teams from around the state. The last day of camp will be a competition day.
This camp is for those entering grade 7th-9th for the next school year. A physical is required to attend the camp.
Click here to sign-up today.
After-school enrichment classes offered
All American Girl — Memories in May!
Let's wrap up this school year with our friends by making a few more precious memories and a keepsake or two! Join Mrs. Bucholtz and Mrs. Gollihare for a walk down memory lane as we craft our happy times! We can't wait to see you on the 4th!
Who: Grades PreK - 4th
When: Thursday, May 4th - 3:05-4:45 p.m.
Where: Primary School Kindergarten Pod
Pick-up: Primary School flagpole at 4:45 p.m.
Register: dalmohandis@hollandhall.org
Class fee: $45
Maximum class size: 30
UPPER SCHOOL
Senior schedule set
April 28: Powder Puff game details have been set. Players and coaches should arrive at 5:30 p.m. The game starts at 6:30 p.m.
Seniors and their families are invited to a cookout after the game.
May 3:
All day: College T-shirt Day
7:45-8:15 a.m. Junior/Senior Breakfast
8:15 a.m.: Yearbook signing
TBD: Lifers go to the PS.
Monday, May 8: Math 9-11 a.m.| Religious Studies and Tech 1-3 p.m.
Tuesday, May 9: Science 9-11 a.m. | Social Studies 1-3 p.m.
Wednesday, May 10: World Language 9-11 a.m. | English 1-3 p.m.
Graduation and Baccalaureate Attire
HERE is the link again. Questions over attire? Please see College Counseling
Upper School final exam schedule
Summer opportunities are on the horizon
It's time to begin conversations with your student about his/her 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