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Monday, May 17, 2010

It's School Spirit Week!

Holton kids can show their spirit this week by wearing different kinds of outfits all week.

  • Monday-Jersey Day
  • Tuesday-Wacky/Tacky Day
  • Wednesday-Dress to Impress Day
  • Thursday-Blast from the Past (or Future) Day
  • Friday-School Spirit (Purple and Gold) Day

Have fun and show your Holton Pride!

Friday, May 14, 2010

Holton Community Yard Sale Tomorrow!

We have about 35 families and assorted vendors participating and expect a huge turn out. A lot of great childrens stuff and vendors like Tomboy Tool, Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, a massage therapist with her massage chair, Premier Jewelry, Jewelry by Katie Simmons, Arbonne and Bathfitters


We are also selling donuts, coffee and cookies with the proceeds benefitting the PTA.

Come on out, get some great deals, and help support Holton and the PTA!

Thanks for a great Teacher's Appreciation Week!

What a great week! I want to thank all of you who sent in your special thanks to our teachers last week! Our teachers could definitely feel the love!

The luncheon on Friday was a success and I'd like to particularly thank Liz and Stephen McCarthy for making the wonderful food possible; Jill and Andrew Salp for taking the time to sprout and wrap all those delightful basil plants; and Tracey Wingold, Spencer Ballou, Laurie Follmer and Amy Holtz for helping set up, serve and clean up. Thanks also to Sandra Polaski, Caron Sterling, Kristin Cummings, Liza Forness, Yvette Conte, Mary Elfner, Tracey White, Susanna Raffenot and Mary Lorino for the yummy desserts and beverages. The luncheon went very smoothly and the teachers really enjoyed it!

Gratefully,

Beth Bolstad

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Dandelion Garden & Hudson House Update: May 2010

Thank you REB Principal of the year Mr. Hudson for your continued support and the generous contribution of your REB award. THANK YOU MR. HUDSON!

 
Ground Breaking:

The ground breaking was a wonderful event!

Thanks for all those who helped. A special thanks to Sara Arthur, Beth Bolstad, Kim Fowler, Susannah Haddad, Amy Henderson, Amanda Riley, Kim Thayer, Chip Vermillion, Liz Vermillion, Little Red Truck Landscaping, and Main Stage Productions for making the event a success.

To view photos of the event, click here.

Click here to listen to the NPR interview about the garden.
 
Logo Contest Winner: 
 

Congratulations to Logo Contest Winner Evan Salp!

Garden Bed Contruction:

Garden Bed Construction led by Aaron Garber included Chris Chase, Mary Elfner John Haddad, Jim Gravgaard, Ramzi Hossaini, Sean Jefferson, Nancy Logan, Mary Lorino, Scott Meredith, Austin Mitchell, Brad Pearson, Don Polaski, Amanda Riley, Patti Robinson, A. T. Scruggs, Brian Shepard, Chris Thompson, Lyle Wieber, Cordell Watkins, and Geoff Wilson.

Classroom Construction:

Construction on the Outdoor Classroom/Hudson House will begin the weekend of May 15 and take about six weekends. Some construction may happen during the week. We need volunteers who are familiar with framing and working with power tools. Please let Mary know if you are interested in helping with construction.

Construction Crew Contact: Mary Lorino (mary@bam-architects.com)

Volunteers Needed:

We need volunteers to plant with the classes, assist with during school and after school and summer maintenance, as well as sharing planting expertise. We hope to plant all the new garden beds with classes in the next couple of weeks. The Diggin’ committee will be meeting within the next week, please let Brad or Kristin know if you are interested in participating.

 
All Fired Up / Holton Mural Fundraiser and Art Night:

Deadline to purchase garden tiles is extended to May 6th!

Contact: Orders contact Susanna Raffenot (sraffenot@verizon.net)

Artwork contact Annie Chamblin (amcham@comcast.net)

You can buy tiles in two ways:
  • Mural tiles range in ~sizes 4” ($10), 6” ($25), or 8” ($50). Students can paint them and write their name. Size is approximate as shapes will vary.
  • Legacy tile / sponsor tile for $100. These are 8” square tiles. They will be mounted separately from the mural tiles.

All money raised will go towards building the shed. On May 18 tiles will be decorated at the PTA General Meeting ‘Art Night’. If you cannot make ‘Art Night’, we will make plans for your child to paint the tile at school. Once the shed is built (Summer), tiles will be mounted on the shed.

 
Holton Wellness Committee:
 
The Holton Wellness Committee and Holton parents are beginning discussions about nutrition in school and the partnership with Bon Secours. Bon Secours has supported the Outdoor Classroom project. They are meeting May 4 at 4pm in Ms. Hooker’s room.

Nutrition and Health Contact: Gwen and Alan Davis (gwenandalan@msn.com) and John Haddad (johnghaddad@hotmail.com)


Diggin' Committee:
Diggin’ Committee Contact: Kristin Cummings (kcummings7@verizon.net) and Brad Pearson (wbradp@comcast.net)

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Holton's Parent of the Year!

Congratulations to Ellen Sheperd!

Mr. Hudson named Ellen "Parent of the Year" at this morning's awards ceremony!

Holton PTA is grateful for everything you do to make Holton such a great place!

Thank you!

All Fired Up / Holton Mural Fundraiser and Art Night , May 18th

Don't forget to purchase a tile to help decorate the Dandelion garden! The deadline was just extended to May 6th.


You can buy tiles in two ways:
  • Mural tiles range in ~sizes 4” ($10), 6” ($25), or 8” ($50). Students can paint them and write their name. Size is approximate as shapes will vary.
  • Legacy tile / sponsor tile for $100. These are 8” square tiles. They will be mounted separately from the mural tiles.
For information on placing an order, contact Susanna Raffenot (sraffenot@verizon.net).


All money raised will go towards building the shed. On May 18 tiles will be decorated at the PTA General Meeting ‘Art Night’. If you cannot make ‘Art Night’, we will make plans for your child to paint the tile at school. Once the shed is built (Summer), tiles will be mounted on the shed.


For information on the mural artwork, please contact Annie Chamblin (amcham@comcast.net).