Dutch Weekly December 7 - 13
2024-25 Fall Family Survey is open
Each fall, we email out a Family Survey to get your feedback on all aspects of our school.
This brief survey covers academics, athletics, arts, school atmosphere, and more. This year, we even included an important calendar question for your consideration.
The survey is anonymous, but there is an opportunity at the end to list any special concerns you may have and to leave your number or email if you would welcome further conversations.
In the spring, we'll follow up with a more detailed survey featuring open-ended questions.
Please take a few minutes to give us your feedback when you’re able. The survey will close before the holiday break.
Click here to take the survey.
Parental Choice Tax Credit available Feb. 18
Beginning with the 2025-26 school year, Oklahoma’s Parental Choice Tax Credit will be aligned with the school year. Unlike last year, parents will now fill out their information in February for the following school year.
Parents should apply for the credit on Feb. 18. The portal will not be open before that date.
Schools, however, must begin submitting student enrollment information soon. Families will receive their Enrollment Verification Number (EVN) in time to start the application process on Feb. 18.
Please take a moment to update your information in the Parent Portal. If the information listed in our system doesn’t match your tax return, your application will not be accepted, and you risk being put at the bottom of the list until the school can resend your information.
More information will be provided as it’s released from the Oklahoma Tax Commission. You can also check for updates at oklahoma.gov/tax/individuals/parental-choice-tax-credit.html.
Take the stress out of holiday gifts! DutchDash them!
If you need to purchase a holiday gift for any Holland Hall staff member, you can once again DutchDash it! Just come into the Dutch Zone — which will be open extended hours until the break — and pick out anything you like. Or give us a budget, and let us do the work. Your gifts will be beautifully wrapped and delivered to classrooms or offices by Dutch himself. It's a fun, festive tradition that classes really enjoyed last year!
Come by the Dutch Zone, email dutchzone@hollandhall.org, or Click here to order. And, while supplies last, spend $50 in the Dutch Zone and get a limited edition holiday Tshirt.
US Teacher Neil Bergenroth highlighted by national, local media
K-12 Department Chair for Educational Technology, Upper School teacher and rowing coach Neil Bergenroth has been popping up in the media for his rowing expertise.
Click here to read the New York Times article in which he was featured.
And here, to see the Fox 23 story about Tulsa's development.
Great work, Mr. Bergenroth!
Don't miss the MSand US band concert
When: Tuesday, December 10 at 7 p.m.
Where: Branch Theatre of the Walter Arts Center
The annual fall band performance is set for Dec. 10, and will feature Middle School and Upper School students. It's always an entertaining evening.
Show your support for HH athletics and play golf!
This is your invitation to become a corporate sponsor in support of Holland Hall while participating in this fun Scramble golf tournament. Enjoy a round of golf with friends, or reward employees. This year’s proceeds will help fund permanent bleachers on the new field hockey and soccer field. This facility is used by all grade levels.
All sponsorships include: lunch, range balls, carts, green fees, plus a gift bag with golf balls, caps and logoed advertising items.
Following the tournament sponsors receive a letter stating the tax deductible portion of their sponsorship level.
This year’s format involves two separate “Shotgun” starts with 8:30 and 1:30 tee times.
For more information please contact Charlie Brown, Golf Tournament Manager at cbrown@hollandhall.org.
Sponsorship Levels:
Eagle Sponsor - $5,000
- One 4-person team entry
- Company logo on tournament caps given to players
- Premium hole sign
- Special recognition and company logo on tournament signage and School website
- Opportunity to place promotional items in player gift bags
Birdie Sponsor - $3,500
- One 4-person team entry
- Premium hole sign
- Company logo and sponsor recognition in the Holland Hall Magazine
- Special recognition and company logo on tournament signage and school website
- Opportunity to place promotional items in player gift bags
Cart Sponsor - $3,000
- One 4-person team entry
- Signage with company logo on all golf carts
- Company logo and sponsor recognition on tournament signage and school website
- Opportunity to place promotional items in player gift bags
Hole Sponsor - $2,000
- One 4-person team entry
- Premium hole sign
- Company logo and sponsor recognition on tournament signage and school website
- Opportunity to place promotional items in player gift bags
Par Sponsor - $1,600
- One 4-person team entry
- Company logo and sponsor recognition on tournament signage and school website
- Opportunity to place promotional items in player gift bags
Dec 9 last day to drop off pumpkins
Don't throw away your pumpkins, bring them to us! You'll find a drop-off location along the front drive (4th grade drop-off).
Updates and reminders about the uniform policy
One of Holland Hall's embroidery vendors has a new address. If you buy solid white polo shirts in Primary School or solid navy polo shirts in the Primary School, you may take them to be embroidered at a preferred Holland Hall vendor. The shirts must have no other logo but the Holland Hall H.
And, as the weather has gotten colder, Primary School students are wearing tights or leggings more often under shorts or skirts. Please make sure the tights are navy or black with no logos or embellishments.
Find the current uniform policy here.
NAME it Tulsa Embroidery & more
1629 S Harvard Ave
Suite B
918-921-4184
A reminder about campus hours
Just a friendly reminder about normal campus hours throughout the week.
Monday through Friday - 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday - 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday - 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Please do not attempt to access any of the buildings outside of these hours unless prior arrangements have been made.
Tulsa Ballet presents 'The Nutcracker'
NOTES FROM THE NURSE
Heads up about lice, a common childhood issue
Why are you bringing this up now? During holiday breaks with families visiting, sleepovers, etc., we thought now would be a good time to be reminded about what lice is and how it is spread.
What are head lice? Head lice are tiny parasites that feed on blood from the human scalp.
What are the symptoms of head lice? Excessive itching/scratching, “tickling feeling” in hair and on the scalp, sleeplessness, sores on the head from scratching.
Who is at risk for head lice? There are 6-12 million cases of lice each year, primarily in children from 3-11 years old in the U.S. However, anyone can get head lice and it is common worldwide.
Head lice crawl but cannot hop, jump, or fly. So, anyone who comes in head–to-head contact with someone who has lice (like during sleepovers, close contact play, etc.) is at the greatest risk. Spread of lice through items (like combs, scarves, etc.) is possible, but uncommon. Personal hygiene or cleanliness does not play a factor.
Disease or nuisance? While they are a nuisance, head lice are not a medical or public health hazard as they are not known to spread disease.
How do I check for head lice? You must closely examine the hair/scalp by parting the hair in sections. Nits (lice eggs) can be white to dark colored ovals that are attached firmly within ¼ inch of the scalp. They are most commonly seen around the back of the neck and behind the ears. Lice are the size of a sesame seed and are more difficult to see because they move quickly.
What do I do if I think my child has lice? There are many over-the- counter and prescription treatments for a lice infestation. Contact your pediatrician for guidance. Whatever method you use, please be sure to follow the directions thoroughly, as some require follow-up treatment. It is also recommended you remove all lice and nits by hand after treatment, check all household members for lice, and treat the home environment (bedding, stuffed animals, etc.)
Follow up? Do daily head checks and nit/lice removal for the next 10-14 days. Your child may need a second treatment on day 7-10 if nits or lice are still found. Continued head checks year-round as part of your child’s routine hygiene, are recommended, but especially for a couple of weeks after a sleepover or camp.
More information about Head Lice from the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
PRIMARY SCHOOL
Join a merry holiday party after school
Miss Annie's Holiday Party
We will decorate Gingerbread houses, make an ornament, play games & more!
When: Tuesday Dec. 10 - 3:00-4:15 p.m.
Grades: PreK-2nd
Where: PS Multi-Purpose Room
Pick up: Primary School flagpole at 4:15
Fee: $45
Class Max: 20
Register: dalmohandis@hollandhall.org
Need aftercare when class is dismissed: email dalmohandis@hollandhall.org
American Girl Doll Holiday Party!
When: Thursday Dec. 12 - 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Grades: K-3rd
Where: PS First Grade Pod
Pick up: Primary School flagpole at 4:30
Fee: $45
Class Max: 25
Register: dalmohandis@hollandhall.org
Need aftercare when class is dismissed: email dalmohandis@hollandhall.org
Traffic reminders
Thank you for your help in keeping everyone safe during arrival and dismissal times. Please do not leave your children unattended in the mornings. The doors to the building open at 7:50 a.m. In the afternoons, the gate to enter the Primary School will open at 2:30 p.m. If you need to arrive on campus before that time for a birthday party, conference, or to pick up your child early, please enter through the main gate, park, and come inside the building. This will help keep our driveway accessible for everyone.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
2025 Goddard Scholarships for 6th and 9th grade students available
The Les and Ellen Goddard Merit Scholarship Program provides outstanding 6th and 9th grade students the opportunity to attend Holland Hall as merit scholars. The Scholarship Committee selects recipients on the basis of entrance exam test scores, recommendations, grades from the candidate’s present school, and a personal interview. The program is open to all new students entering 6th and 9th Grades in 2025-2026 and current Holland Hall 8th-graders.
Click here for more information.
4th Grade is headed to the Oklahoma Science Museum
On Monday, Dec. 9, our 4th-grade students will take an exciting field trip to the OKC hands-on science museum that houses more than eight acres of interactive exhibits, cultural artifacts, and fascinating displays. Students will travel beyond the Milky Way in Love’s Planetarium, witness explosive experiments at Science Live, and explore the imaginative wonders of CurioCity. Please ensure your child arrives at school by 7:15 a.m., as we will depart promptly at 7:30 a.m. We expect to return around 3:30 p.m. Students should bring a disposable lunch for the day. Get ready for a day of discovery and fun!
7th/8th afternoon carpool reminder
A friendly reminder to 7th and 8th grade parents that it would be helpful to allow the early carpool to clear out before arriving. Having cars waiting for sports to release slows down traffic movement for those trying to pick up 4th-6th grade when school is dismissed at 3:10 p.m. Thank you!
UPPER SCHOOL
Annual Service of Lessons and Carols is Dec. 8
Please join us on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 5 p.m., for the 61st presentation of a beloved Holland Hall tradition — Lessons & Carols. The service of Lessons & Carols is celebrated before Christmas, and is the story of the birth of Jesus told through scripture and song. The Holland Hall tradition of Lessons & Carols dates to the 1960s, shortly after the school's affiliation with the Episcopal Church.
The service begins at 5 p.m., but students must be checked in with their Deans and in their assigned seating by at least 4:30 p.m.
Trinity Episcopal Church
501 S. Cincinnati Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74013
(downtown Tulsa)
FYI: Attendance at this event is required for all Holland Hall juniors and seniors. It is open to the rest of the Holland Hall community and will be available on Trinity Episcopal's livestream. Church attire is expected (gentlemen in sportcoats and slacks, ladies in modest skirts/dresses or pants).
You can catch the live stream on the Trinity Facebook page or the Trinity Youtube channel.
US students are preparing for final exams
Monday, December 16
- 7:45-8:45 a.m. - Breakfast hosted by Mr. Culley and Ms. Beck
- 9-11 a.m. - Math
- Afternoon - World Language and Tech review sessions scheduled by individual teachers.
Tuesday, December 17
- 9-11 a.m. - World Languages
- 1-3 p.m. - Tech
Wednesday, December 18
- 9-11 a.m. - English: Teachers will be available.
- 1-3 p.m. - History: Teachers will be available.
- Afternoon - Science review sessions scheduled by individual teachers.
Thursday, December 19 *
- 9-11 a.m. - Science
Friday December 20
- Make-up exams
* Teachers will schedule additional testing times for students who double up in a discipline.
The 25-26 FAFSA is live
Filling out the FAFSA is a crucial step in securing financial aid for college – and completing it in a timely manner can increase your chances of aid at some schools. If your student is requesting need-based financial aid from any college, please take care to fill it out.
To do:
- Create an FSA ID: Both the student and at least one parent must create an FSA ID at studentaid.gov if you don’t already have one. This ID will be used to sign the FAFSA and access federal student aid information.
- Gather Required Documents: To complete the FAFSA, you’ll need information from your 2023 tax return, W-2s, and any other financial documents for both the student and parent(s). Make sure to have these ready before you begin.
- Complete the FAFSA: Go to fafsa.ed.gov to start the application. Make sure to list all of the schools to which the student is applying.
Check each college’s financial aid deadlines. Some colleges encourage prompt completion of the FAFSA to maximize scholarship opportunities.
Some private colleges may also require the CSS Profile in addition to the FAFSA. The CSS Profile costs $25 for the first school and $16 for each subsequent school.
Contact your counselor for assistance with applying for financial aid.
Weekly summer program suggestions from College Counseling
Please contact Ashlee Lowry at alowry@hollandhall.org for more information about any of these programs.