Dutch Weekly May 4 - 10
It's time to fill out Annual Forms for 2024-25
As this school year winds down, it’s time to start thinking about next year and the required forms you can begin filling out now.
To find the online forms, login to your Parent Portal (https://gotohh.org/parentportal) and click on the Annual Forms tab on the left side of the homepage.
These forms are best completed on a computer, not a mobile device. If you need help as you’re filling out the forms, please check the information at the top of each section for how to communicate any questions that arise.
If your family has had a significant change in household circumstances, you won’t be able to correct the information yourself. Please send an email to studentbilling@hollandhall.org so we can reach out to you for more information and set up your account.
HH Family Droid Building and Coding Adventure set
Join the Rebellion or Serve the Empire...the choice is yours! Create a Rebel or Imperial droid and code it to serve your cause with Micro:bits technology and training from Master Jedi and Upper School Technology Teacher Neil Bergenroth.
When: May the Fourth - 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Where: 27th Level of Geonosis (aka the Upper School Library)
Limit: 20 teams (each team must contain at least one adult)
This workshop will be best enjoyed by Padawan learners aged 3rd grade through 8th grade. No prior experience making droids or coding is required.
Sponsored by the Holland Hall Parents' Association
Click here to sign up.
Don't forget - free physical exams for 6th-12th graders
When: Tuesday, May 7, 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Where: Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma (CityPlex Clinic 2406 East 81st Street, Suite 290, Tulsa)
All students from Kindergarten through 12th grade — as well as any Summer Programs students taking athletic/sports camps — must have a yearly physical exam on file with the school, and Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma has partnered with the school to give free exams to students in 6th-12th grades.
Mark your calendars to take advantage of free physical exams on May 7, and watch for more information to come.
PLEASE NOTE: there is a new Physical Exam form that is required by OSSAA. Parents please be sure to complete the history portion of this form for the physician to review.
K-6th Grade Physical Examination/Holland Hall Medical History Form
7th-12th Grade Physical Examination/Holland Hall Medical History Form (NEW FORM)
Dutch Exchange is open for donations, last-minute needs
As the school year winds down, please be thinking about what you could donate to the Dutch Exchange or what you might need to help get through the end of the year. The Exchange is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and located in the Tandy between Ms. Silkman's desk and the BT.
Pick up what you need and drop off any uniform or Dutch Day items in great condition that you no longer need and want to share. This volunteer-staffed service is completely free.
At this time the Dutch Exchange is not taking the discontinued Middle School grey or red polo shirts. Please stay tuned for ideas on how to recycle those uniform items.
Camps are filling quickly. Sign up soon!
This year's camp line-up is better than ever! The Summer Olympics are coming & you can enroll in Holland Hall Summer Olympics or Summer Olympic Games! How about Robotics, Makerspace, & Movie making Camp. Jump in & join Superheroes & SkyZone Training Camp. Wrap up your summer reading assignments in the Reading Café then plug into Keyboarding to develop proper technique for greater accuracy & typing speed; a skill you will use for a lifetime. The options are endless!!! Come connect with us for one exciting Summer!
Eight weekly sessions begin on May 28-31 and continue through July 22-26. There will be no camp the week of July 4th.
To register, go to hollandhall.org/summer or click here for more information about Summer Programs.
UPPER SCHOOL
Senior Parents: Commencement tickets ready
Commencement tickets are now available to pick up in the Upper School at Jenna Alford's desk. Please remember that the only way we can give the tickets to someone other than the parent or guardian (such as the student, extended family member, former spouse, etc.) is for the parent or guardian to provide a note of permission (either in paper form or by email) to Jenna Alford (jalford@hollandhall.org). If you do not need all of your tickets, please return them to Jenna Alford as soon as possible so that they may be redistributed.
Upper School presents Theatre Night
When: Wednesday, May 8, 7 p.m.
Where: Newman Theatre
Students from both Acting II and Advanced Acting I/II will present material that they have been working on in class for their final showcase performance. Come enjoy an evening of monologues, scenes, and One-Acts as we celebrate the work of these student actors and our seniors. (Some material may not be suitable for younger audience members).
Class of 2025: Senior portrait info
If you'd like to schedule your senior yearbook image, you can call Ervin 2.0 (Bold Studios) at (539) 444-7606. These images — to be taken by September 1 — will be printed in the senior section of the 2025 yearbook.
US cheer clinic and tryouts set
Tryout Clinic: May 20, 9-11 a.m.
Tryouts: May 21, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Primary School Gym
Clinic and tryouts are open to all those that will be in the Upper School next school year.
Summer opportunities are on the horizon
It's time to begin conversations with your student about 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
MS Spring Band and Orchestra Concert is next week
When: Tuesday, May 7, 7 p.m.
Where: Branch Theatre
Come and join us as we perform in our culminating spring concert for middle school instrumental music!
Middle School band and orchestra will perform all of the exciting selections we have learned this semester.
MS Spring Choir Concert is May 9
When: Thursday, May 9, 7 p.m.
Where: Branch Theatre
Please come join us for a Night of Broadway.
Fourth Grade celebrates America Day
Fourth Grade will be celebrating America Day on Thursday, May 9. This promises to be an enriching and vibrant celebration of our nation's diverse heritage. Students will be showcasing their state research and innovative projects in the BT from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. From the towering mountains of Colorado to the serene shores of Maine, each state will be represented, offering insights into its history, culture, and significance. Following the presentations, the festivities will continue with a picnic lunch from 12 to 1 p.m., providing an opportunity for students, teachers, and parents to come together in the spirit of unity that defines our great nation.
6th-8th Exam Schedule & 8th Grade Promotion Information
PRIMARY SCHOOL
3rd Grade Parent Middle School Open House
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.
On Tuesday, May 7, we invite you to a Parent Open House in the Middle School beginning at 5 p.m. with a "meet and greet" with 4th grade 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.
Third Grade Bridge Crossing is approaching
Please note an important calendar date change. In response to parent feedback, we have made the decision to reschedule the Bridge Crossing ceremony. The new date and time for the event will be Wednesday, May 15, at 1 p.m.