Dutch Weekly January 6 - 12
'Supporting your child through difficult times' meeting set
In this fast-paced world anxiety is becoming the crippling fuel of our children's lives and is often derailing their pathways to success and happiness. In this one-hour session open to the community, Missy Nicholas, LCSW will teach you how anxiety is leading to some of the avoidant behaviors that keep your child from optimal functioning. She will give you practical tools to understand brain development and address your child differently so that you can be a motivation in their momentum to health and wholeness. Whether it is academic performance, self-confidence, general motivation, or relational happiness that you are concerned about, this evening will be beneficial to your parenting game.
When: Monday, January 8 at 7 p.m.
Where: US Lecture Center
Dune Beard '17 Holliman Galley exhibit begins soon
An exhibit featuring the work Dune Beard, Holland Hall class of 2017 graduate, will begin January 8. Dune specializes in custom furniture, knives and 2-D works. You are invited to meet with Dune Beard during the Artist Reception on Friday, January 12 from 5-7 p.m. in the Holliman Gallery of the Walter Arts Center.
Holland Hall MS Drama Presents: The Spongebob Musical Youth Edition
When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!
The SpongeBob Musical is based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg and features a book by Kyle Jarrow, with original songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alexander Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants and T.I., and songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny and Andy Paley.
When: January 19 & 20 at 7 p.m.
Where: Branch Theatre of the Walter Arts Center
Click here to purchase tickets.
Students love personalized yearbooks
Purchase deadline to add names or other text and icons is January 26. Text price (up to 29 characters) is $10 and icons are $5 each. Icons include sports, arts, grad years, a pawprint, religious symbols and causes such as clean water, world hunger and more. Books will remain on sale after Jan. 26 but personalization will not be available.
To order go to jostens.com.
Free Youth Rowing Clinic
When: January 13
Time: 8 - 10 a.m.
Where: The University of Tulsa
The clinic will be run by Upper School teacher Neil Bergenroth.
The clinic’s primary goal is to teach rowing fundamentals that help improve technique and performance on the Concept2 rowing machine.
Click here to register and for more information about the event.
2024 Gezellig auction needs your help
The Gezellig committee is requesting donations such as a gift cards, weekend getaway package, vacation homes, merchandise, spa and beauty items, artwork, or any other services and experiences, to help make the school's auction a success.
This is a fantastic way for a business to gain exposure and your contribution will be a crucial part of our fundraising efforts and help us achieve our goals.
In return for your generous donation, we will recognize your support during our promotion of the online auction and through social media.
Please let us know If you have any questions or would like to make arrangements to pick up donation items.
Bronya Zamarin
thezamarins@comcast.net
713-962-3837
Kulsum Siddiqui
kulsumzsiddiqui@gmail.com
918-671-2404
PS/MS After-School Enrichment
American Girl New Year's Celebration!
Come ring in 2024 with your favorite girl or stuffie with Mrs. Bucholtz and Mrs. Gollihare! We will have a roaring good time as we say Goodbye to 2023 and Hello to 2024! We are planning on crafting, playing, and having a swell time with our friends! Hope to see you there!
Who: Grades JK - 5th
When: Wednesday, January 10 - 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Where: Primary School Kindergarten Pod
Pick-up: Primary School flagpole at 4:30 p.m.
Register: dalmohandis@hollandhall.org
Class fee: $45
Maximum class size: 30
Please let us know if your child needs to go to After Care following this event.
UPPER SCHOOL
Upper School Clothing Drive: January 5-19
Students are encouraged to bring any new or gently used warm clothing and/or blankets to donate. The items collected will be donated to City Lights - a local nonprofit that works with the homeless of Tulsa.
For a full list of things to bring, please click here.
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
FROM THE NURSE
Heads up about Lice
Why are you bringing this up now? With the recent holiday break, now is 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 scalp, sleeplessness, sores on 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 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. (See more detailed information here.)
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. 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.