Dutch Weekly Nov. 18 - Dec. 1
Please read: Important tax credit information
If you are planning to apply for the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit, you can find a checklist that will help you navigate the multi-step process that starts on December 1, 2023. All information will be submitted online through an application portal. Families earning less than $150,000 will be given priority. More details can be found directly on the OK Tax Commission website (https://www.parentalchoice.ok.gov/).
Although our registration for the tax credit is complete, the school does not have access to the Enrollment Verification form at this time. We will not have access until our registration is approved.
Once approved, the school will be uploading the Enrollment Verification form information as soon as possible after Thanksgiving break. The Tax Commission will then send families an email. To ensure the emails get to you in a timely manner, please log in to your Holland Hall Parent Portal before Monday November 20, 2023, to confirm your email address is correct. Select Parent Dashboard, "Update Household Information" and then update the "MAIN CONTACT EMAIL" for Parent/Guardian 1 and Parent/Guardian 2. This is the email that will be used by the OK Tax Commission.
Construction to begin soon on a guardhouse
As Holland Hall continually strives to enhance our safety and security measures, we wanted to make families aware of an important addition to our school entry.
Crews will soon start work on building a gatehouse at the main entrance of our school to add a further layer of security to campus. Because of some generous donors, construction can start before the December holiday break, and there will be some traffic changes during construction. Watch your emails for more information.
The presence of a gatehouse is a deterrent and will help with visitor management — all vendors and visitors will be required to check in at the gatehouse. Gates will be open during pick-up and drop-off just as they are now, and parents will be provided a pass for access at other times.
Donor opportunities are still available to complete the structure.
3A Quarterfinal football at Perkins-Tryon
Kickoff: 7 p.m.
Ticket information: Digital tickets available for $8.35, https://gofan.co/event/1236554?schoolId=OSSAA, or you may pay $10 cash at the admission gate.
All students and adults must have a ticket for entry.
There is only one entry into the stadium on the south side (home stands) so it is probably best to arrive early if you want to be in your seat for kickoff. All parking is in the south parking lot.
Livestream link: gotohh.org/stream
The Youtube link will not be live until about 6:50 p.m.
Join us for Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day
“A grandparent is a little bit parent, a little bit teacher, and a little bit best friend.”
Join us for Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day on Tuesday, November 21, for a welcome from the Head of School and student performances, followed by a campus tour where the students will show you around their buildings! Visit the school website, www.hollandhall.org/events, for the day's schedule and parking details.
No RSVPs are required. Questions can be directed to Sydney May at smay@hollandhall.org or (539) 476-8106.
Students will be dismissed at 10:30 a.m.
Volunteer Sign-up
Please consider signing-up to volunteer for the morning.
MS/US Fall Orchestra Concert set for end of month
When: Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Where: Branch Theater of the Walter Arts Center
Parents with any questions about onstage concert attire can contact Mrs. Richardson or refer to the orchestra information on Schoology.
Meeting: How to set healthy technology boundaries
When: Friday, December 8, 12-1 p.m.
Virtual: Need Link
Join the Parents' Association for a lunch-and-learn virtual conversation and Q and A for parents in all branches of the school.
Research and anecdotal experience shows that technology boundaries are important to kids' overall health. Setting and enforcing technology boundaries can be a source of concern and uncertainty for many parents. How do you set and enforce technology boundaries that make sense for your child and your family? How do you use technology to connect with your family instead of creating distance? At what ages should children have access to social media, multiplayer games, the internet? How can you use the parental features embedded in your iPhone, iPad, and Mac based computer system to set limits for your child and to monitor their technology use?
Join the school counselors and technology staff in exploring this timely topic!
Where in the world is Dutch?!?
Come get a stuffed plush Dutch in the Dutch Zone before the end of the year, and take him on any adventures you have — on or off campus! Just take a photo with Dutch, post it on social media with the hashtag #DutchSighting, and we'll share as many of them as we can! One student per branch also will receive a prize at the beginning of the second semester!
New finds in the Dutch Zone
The Dutch Zone will be open extended hours starting on Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day! Find new products — like cocoa bombs and Apple Watch bands — as well as gift bundles and stocking stuffers. New hours will be posted soon, and always feel free to ask at the front desk if the Dutch Zone can be opened. For big or small purchases, we'll open the DZ for a private shopping experience!
Tulsa Ballet presents 'The Nutcracker'
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Tulsa Ballet invites you to step into the enchanting world of "The Nutcracker," a timeless holiday tale where a young girl is transported to a magical realm filled with dancing snowflakes, a gallant prince, and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Follow her whimsical journey through a dreamy wonderland and be swept away by the joyous melodies and breathtaking ballet that will captivate audiences of all ages.
Sign up for Holland Hall Youth Wrestling Club
Wrestling builds character, teaches kids how to overcome obstacles and handle their emotions. The youth club meets every Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6-7 p.m. in the MS wrestling room for kids K-6th grade.
Click here to sign your child up for youth wrestling!
Environmental Club wants your pumpkins!
UPPER SCHOOL
Senior yearbook ad deadline approaching
Senior parents, if yearbook staff is making your ad, please remember we need all photos and text no later than Dec. 1. If you have questions, please email journalism21@hollandhall.org.
60th annual Service of Lessons and Carols is Dec. 3
When: Sunday, December 3
Where: Trinity Episcopal Church (501 S. Cincinnati Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103)
Schedule
2:30 p.m. - Alumni/Faculty Choir Rehearsal
4:30 p.m. - Juniors & Seniors check-in
5:00 p.m. - Service Begins
6:30 p.m. - Alumni Reception (The Vault Restaurant)
This year will mark the 60th anniversary of the annual Lessons and Carols Service at Trinity Episcopal Church. Holland Hall Alumni and retired faculty will join the Concert Choir and current faculty on Sun, Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. during this service. Please see the Alumni page on the Holland Hall website if you would like to participate in the choir.
All current Holland Hall juniors and seniors are required to attend Lessons and Carols. Students are required to dress appropriately for this formal church service (sport coat/jacket required for young men) and to check-in with the Upper School Deans by 4:30 p.m. at Trinity. Please contact the US Deans with any questions regarding the requirements.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
8th grade parents can tour the US
The admission department would like to offer 8th grade families an opportunity to learn more about the Upper School on Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 8 a.m. The gathering will begin in the Upper School library with time to ask current students questions about their Upper School experience followed by observing morning meeting. The tour will begin around 9 a.m. and may last about 30 minutes. Please register here if you would like to attend.
What students will do in the MS for Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day
Grandparents and Special Friends Day is Tuesday, November 21, and all middle school students will report to Advisory for the morning of activities. Advisors have various fun activities planned for students and their visitors.
Students will be able to take their visitors on tours of their classrooms. We ask that if students leave before 10:30 a.m., they check out with their advisor or with Kelly Danner. Dismissal for all students is at 10:30 a.m.
Middle School after-school enrichment starts
American Girl Holiday Hootenanny!
Please join Mrs. Bucholtz and Mrs. Gollihare for... an American Girl Holiday Hootenanny! Come craft & play & let's jingle all the way!
Who: Grades JK - 5th
When: Wednesday, December 6 - 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.
Have a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving!
PRIMARY SCHOOL
Grandparents and Special Friends Day in the PS
Please join us on November 21 for the annual Grandparents and Special Friends Day.
First-graders will perform that morning and should be dropped off at 7:50 a.m. at the Walter Arts Center.
For more specific details about the day, please visit your child's grade level Schoology page. Please note school dismisses at 10:30 a.m. that morning.
Car line safety reminder
We need your help keeping the car line as safe as possible. Please do not allow your children to stand out of the sunroof while in the car line. Thank you for help keeping our students safe.
Primary School after-school enrichment starts
American Girl Holiday Hootenanny!
Please join Mrs. Bucholtz and Mrs. Gollihare for... an American Girl Holiday Hootenanny! Come craft & play & let's jingle all the way!
Who: Grades JK - 5th
When: Wednesday, December 6 - 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.