Dutch Weekly Nov. 4 - 10
Football game vs. Jay livestreamed
If you'd like to watch the Dutch football team take on Jay tonight at 7 p.m., you can watch a livestream on YouTube at gotohh.org/stream. The game should also be available in the Holland Hall app by pushing the "Live" icon at the bottom of the screen, or on the Holland Hall Roku channel.
School pictures retakes are ready in the JostensPix portal
Primary school families will find their group photos there too. If you have any problems accessing your photos, please call JostensPix Customer Care Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. central time. 1 (877) 515-1447, option 1.
Fall MS/US Choir Concert set
When: November 9, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Where: Branch Theatre of the Walter Arts Center
Parents with any questions about onstage concert attire can contact Mrs. Fogarty or refer to the choir handbook on Schoology.
Gezellig 2024: Committee meeting set for Nov. 13
It’s a Reveal Party! This month's Committee meeting will focus on the 2024 Gezellig theme and design! We are excited to welcome Annie Brady, with Annie Brady Design, to share her vision for 2024.
When: November 13, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Where: Self Conference Room, located in the Tandy Wellness Center
Please plan on joining us and expect to be inspired!
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Co-Chairs Kulsum Siddiqui at kulsumzsiddiqui@gmail.com, Bronya Zamarin at thezamarins@comcast.net, or Diane Shen at dshen@hollandhall.org. We look forward to seeing you on November 13!
Environmental Club wants your pumpkins!
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.
Environmental Club November newsletter out now
Click here to read the student-produced November newsletter.
Tulsa Ballet — 'Don Quixote'
From the Nurse: Strep Throat on the rise
Strep throat is an infection caused by bacteria called Group A Streptococcus (sometimes just called “Strep”). In general, strep throat is a mild disease, but it can be very painful.
Common symptoms may include:
* Fever
* Pain when swallowing
* Sore throat that can start very quickly and may look red
* Red and swollen tonsils
* White patches or streaks of pus on the tonsils
* Tiny, red spots on the roof of the mouth, called petechiae
* Swollen lymph nodes in the front of the neck
Less common symptoms (children may have less common symptoms)
* Headache
* Stomach pain
* Nausea or vomiting
* Rash (scarlet fever)
The following symptoms suggest a virus is the cause of the illness instead of strep throat:
* Cough
* Runny nose
* Hoarseness (changes in your voice that make it sound breathy, raspy, or strained)
*Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
When to return to work or school:
* When fever free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication AND
* After taking antibiotics (if given) for at least 24 hours.
To help prevent strep throat:
* Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
* Put your used tissue in the waste basket.
* Cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow, not your hands, if you don’t have a tissue.
* Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
* Use an alcohol-based hand rub if soap and water are not available.
Click here for more information on strep throat from CDC.
UPPER SCHOOL
11th Grade Parents College Chat is Monday
College Counseling is in the final stretch with seniors and we look forward to working with your junior student in the spring semester! Please plan to join us for an overview of college counseling and what will take place from now until college application season ends for your student. Some of these things involve you, so you'll not want to miss this informative, and hopefully fun, meeting. We'll meet in-person only.
When: Monday, November 6
Time: 6 p.m.
Where: US Lecture Center
Send questions to us ahead of time so we can plan accordingly.
Click here to fill out the question form.
Upper School Council Meeting set
The next Upper School Council business meeting is scheduled for Wed. Nov. 8, beginning at noon in the Tandy Self Conference Room. We will primarily discuss Council business and organize upcoming events. All US parents are welcome. Light Lunch will be provided. Please respond to Sarah Jane Gillett at sarahjane.gillett@icloud.com if you plan to attend so that we can plan for food.
Food Drive
HERE is a list of suggested items you can bring to drop off in the Upper School. The drive will last until Friday, November 10.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Honoring Veterans Day
This year for Veterans Day, the HH Middle School would like to honor our veterans by creating a photo display.
Please click here for more information.
Middle School PA Meeting celebrates National Library Day
Thanks to all who came to the Middle School PA Meeting Celebrating National Library Day on October 30!
Click here to read the notes from the meeting to learn about how you as a parent can access the Holland Hall Middle School Library's impressively large catalog of Audio Books, Ebooks, Print Books, and Newspaper and Magazine subscriptions. A game of Sudoku sounds pretty good right about now.
ERB Testing Information - 6th/7th/8th grade
Testing Schedule
November 7 — Students will complete a tutorial during their advisory time so they are familiar with the testing format.
November 13 — Students will take Writing Mechanics and Writing Concepts.
November 14 — Students will take Mathematics 1 and 2, and Verbal Reasoning.
November 15 — Students will take Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Reasoning and Vocabulary.
At Holland Hall, standardized testing allows us a unique look at our curricular strengths and weaknesses. It provides a group profile that can be compared to other independent schools and suburban schools who use this instrument. It also lets us see how we compare on a larger scale with national norms. Additionally, this yearly assessment gives us a snapshot of individual student performance.
Just as important is what standardized testing is not. We do not use it as a means of promoting students or as a predictor of future academic success or failure at Holland Hall. It is important to note that we do not "teach to the test" with our content. Students will practice the test to become familiar with the format and the instructions, but our curriculum drives our content, not any standardized test.
Assessment on a yearly basis with a standardized testing instrument such as ERB CTP5 is common practice among Independent schools like Holland Hall.
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
* Make sure your student gets adequate sleep.
* Make sure your student eats breakfast in the morning.
* Make sure your student has a fully charged iPad each day.
* Please have students at school on time each day.
* Do not schedule appointments for your student before noon on test days.
WHAT TO BRING:
* Fully charged iPad for all three days
* A book to read
* Water bottle
WHAT NOT TO BRING:
* Cellphone
* Apple/Garmin watches
* Any device that makes noise
* Food or drinks other than water
Click here for more information about ERB and the CTP5 assessment.
Middle School after-school enrichment starts
American Girl Friendsgiving FUN!
Please join Mrs. Bucholtz and Mrs. Gollihare for... American Girl Friendsgiving Fun! Playing a must...Crafting a plus!
Who: Grades JK - 5th
When: Wednesday, November 8 - 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Where: Primary School Kindergarten Pod
Pick-up: Primary School flagpole at 4:30 p.m.
Class fee: $45
Maximum class size: 35 (please let us know if your child needs to go to aftercare)
Register: dalmohandis@hollandhall.org
PRIMARY SCHOOL
Reminders about dress code, colder weather
Please remember to send a jacket or coat with your child now that the weather is getting cooler. We spend a lot of time on the playground in the morning and after school.
Also, now that we have been in school for several weeks, we have noticed a few trends related to our dress code requirements. In order to have a focused learning environment, we need your support in sending your students to school in a manner that adheres to our dress code policies. Please note that no light up shoes are allowed. As the weather turns cooler, we also request only solid, dark colored leggings and tights. Please no prints or designs. Finally, we are having several issues with smartwatches disrupting the learning environment and interfering with class activities. Please leave these devices at home. Only simple watches are allowed. We appreciate your cooperation with this. For more information about the dress code click on the link below.
Primary School after-school enrichment starts
American Girl Friendsgiving FUN!
Please join Mrs. Bucholtz and Mrs. Gollihare for... American Girl Friendsgiving Fun! Playing a must...Crafting a plus!
Who: Grades JK - 5th
When: Wednesday, November 8 - 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Where: Primary School Kindergarten Pod
Pick-up: Primary School flagpole at 4:30 p.m.
Class fee: $45
Maximum class size: 35 (please let us know if your child needs to go to aftercare)
Register: dalmohandis@hollandhall.org