Dutch Weekly February 10 - 16
Volunteer for the Parents' Association next year
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Being involved in the PA is a great way to meet people, support teachers, help the school, and make your voice and ideas heard. Also, PA officer holders get free tuition (not really, but now that we have your attention...) Nominations run through Feb. 12. Please click the links below to learn more about Parents' Association Positions and to volunteer!
Click here to the fill out the nomination form.
Give the Tandy a workout!
When: Monday Feb. 12
Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Where: The Collins Fitness Center inside the Tandy
Grab a friend and join us after drop-off! We will continue with your New Year’s fitness goals as Coach Muir takes us through a workout you won’t want to miss. He will showcase the equipment available to students in the Collins Fitness Center. Space is limited so please email Sydney May at smay@hollandhall.org to register.
38th annual College Forum is March 4
Plan to join us Monday evening, March 4, at 6 p.m. for our 38th Annual College Forum in the A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Dining and Wellness Center's Lawson Conference Room. This event is free and open to the public.
Holland Hall’s annual College Forum is sponsored by the College Counseling office. It is the first program of its kind in Oklahoma and has a wonderful and rich history. Dating back to 1985, this event hosts top college admission professionals from across the United States. These experts in their field will discuss current trends in college admission, talk a bit about their own institutions, and answer any questions you might have.
No RSVP required. Invite your friends!
Questions about this event? Contact Brent Casey, Director of College Counseling, bcasey@hollandhall.org.
2024 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 2023-2024 and current Holland Hall 8th-graders.
Click here for for more information.
College athletics webinar recording available
If you missed the webinar on college athletics on Feb. 7, you can watch the recording by clicking here.
Basketball gear on sale in the Dutch Zone
Get your Tshirts and hoodies featuring Sparky Grober Court as well as fun youth basketball jerseys, for 20 percent off through next week. Show your school spirit as the teams enter the post season and be ready for Jersey Day in the Upper School.
For all of the latest sale info, follow the Dutch Zone on Facebook and Instagram!
Gezellig is back!
Join us on Saturday, April 20, at CLUB G, a celebration of the change makers, dreamers, explorers, and doers of our past and present.
Find out more at hollandhall.org/gezellig
Yearbooks on sale now
Yearbook staff are finishing up the 2024 yearbook. Order your student's copy by Monday, March 1, for $75.
Click here to order today.
University of Michigan field hockey clinic set
Join 1988 and 1996 US Field Hockey Olympian and University of Michigan Head Field Hockey coach Marcia Pankratz and her staff for a field hockey clinic at Holland Hall!
When: Feb. 24, from 2-5 p.m.
Where: Hardesty Field (Inclement weather location will be in the MS Gym)
4th-12th graders and beginners to elite are welcome. Sticks, shinguards, and reversibles will be provided!
Learn from the best to be the best!
Click here to register.
American Exchange Project seeking host families
The American Exchange Project, America’s first free domestic exchange program, is looking for host families from Holland Hall to join us as we connect the country.
Through AEP, seniors embark on an all-expenses-paid, week-long trip to an American community very different from their hometown after graduating from high school, where they get immersed in area culture and history, live with a local family, and make friends for life. AEP students also welcome visiting students within their own hometown during another week of the summer. This is AEP’s first year in Tulsa; the program is coordinated locally by Leonardo De Andrade, Chair of Holland Hall’s World Languages Department and Spanish teacher in the Upper School.
AEP seeks Holland Hall families who can host one or more visiting students in their homes from Wednesday, July 24 to Wednesday, July 31. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for visiting students to experience day-to-day life in Tulsa and for families to meet someone from another part of the United States. Responsibilities include transporting the student(s) to and from the airport and providing two square meals a day; hosts will receive a stipend to help offset food, transportation, and other costs. Interested families should sign up through the AEP website.
If you have any questions, please visit AEP’s host family FAQs webpage or reach out to Mr. De Andrade at ldeandrade@hollandhall.org. AEP is not a Holland Hall-sponsored program.
Way to go, Coach Gross!
In case you missed the announcement about Head Football Coach Tag Gross' retirement from coaching, check out this story in the Tulsa World.
FROM THE NURSE
Flu? Strep throat?
According to the Oklahoma State Department of Health “influenza activity across the state is high and has continued to increase.” At Holland Hall, we are also seeing an increase in the number of flu cases. Strep throat has also been noted recently. “The OSDH encourages Oklahomans to practice good hand hygiene, cover their cough and stay home when they are sick or not feeling well to help mitigate the spread of illnesses like the flu.” If your child is ill with any of these symptoms, please contact the physician for guidance.
* Sore throat that usually comes on quickly and may be red.
UPPER SCHOOL
Attend the 9th and 10th grade Parent College Chats
Who: 9th Grade families
When: Monday, February 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: US Lecture Center
Come meet with the college counseling team for a college preparation discussion relevant to a 9th grade student.
Who: 10th Grade families
When: Monday, February 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: US Lecture Center
Just after the 9th Grade chat, college counseling will host the 10th grade parents for a discussion relating more to 10th grade students and the college process.
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
MIDDLE SCHOOL
4th Grade Living Museum presentations start Monday
The fourth graders will present the Living Museum on Monday, February 12 in the MS Black Box. They have diligently researched, written speeches, and created posters about their chosen person. As a culminating event to the biography unit, each student will come to school dressed as their person from history.
Parents are invited to attend their child's homeroom performance. The presentation is only about 15 to 20 minutes, followed by some picture taking. Students will return to their homeroom in their costumes to create a silent movie and other activities. Students need to bring their full uniform to change into after we have completed our activities.
Homeroom Schedule:
Bauer Advisory: 9:15-9:45 a.m.
Molloy Advisory: 9:45-10:15 a.m.
Vrooman Advisory: 10:15-10:45 a.m.
Prince Advisory: 10:45-11:15 a.m.
4th-6th grade talent show is Feb. 16
On Friday, February 16, 4th-6th grade students will have an opportunity to perform in a Talent Show.
In order to be considered, they will need to submit an audition recording of their performance.
Parents are welcome to attend the performance.
The show will take place at 2:30 p.m. in the B.T.
Please forward any specific questions to Ms. Scarberry at escarberry@hollandhall.org.
8th grade Shark Tank starts next week
On February 15, 16, and 20, 8th grade science classes will be presenting their Shark Tank projects in the MS library.
Parents are welcome to attend.
Please check with your student to determine their presentation date and time.
Section 1/2 - Thursday, February 15
Section 3/4 - Friday, February 16
Section 5 - Tuesday, February 20
PRIMARY SCHOOL
PE sharing program for grades 1-3 set
The PS PE Department invites you to our annual Physical Education Sharing Program for grades 1-3 on Tuesday, Feb. 13, in the PS Gym! The children will be performing skills, cooperative games and sports. All are welcome for this fun and energetic day. We hope to see you there!
Schedule Of Events:
3rd Grade
8:15-9 a.m. - Blue and Green
9:15-10 a.m. - Red and Yellow
2nd Grade
10:45-11:25 a.m. - Blue and Green
11:45 a.m.-12:25 p.m. - Red and Yellow
1st Grade
1:05-1:40 p.m. - Blue and Green
1:55- 2:30 p.m. - Red and Yellow
Fill out the FLIK dining survey
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Click here to take the survey. Survey will be open until Feb. 16.