The PTO is an organization of parents and teachers that help promote educational programs, as well as the welfare of children and in the home, school, and community. Our mission is: 1) to create a closer relationship between school and home so that the parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently regarding the education of the children, and 2) to develop between educators and the general public unified efforts in order to secure for all youth the best physical, mental, social and educational opportunities.

The PTO is a volunteer organization that is able to supplement the needs of Holly Academy through charitable contributions for educational purposes.

Being part of the PTO does not mean you have to come to every meeting. Just be willing to help at events by volunteering your time. All members are valued. All opinions, suggestions, and ideas are welcomed.

Remember: Free child care is available for those attending the PTO meetings.

PTO Meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the school library.

By-laws PTO

President: Shannon Nelson, Vice-President:  Alysia Kretschmar, Treasurer:  Steve Martin, Co-Treasurer:  Ellen Horton, Recording Secretary:  Casey Moore, Committee Director:  Jaime Palarchio

For more information contact PTO President Shannon Nelson at shannon.h.nelson@gmail.com.

Parent University is an opportunity for parents to sharpen their skills as they work in one of life’s most important and demanding roles. It provides parents and caregivers with information about their vital responsibility in shaping children’s lives. Seminars focus on child development, what children are learning in schools, advocacy, parent leadership and effective parenting skills.

All parents and caregivers are invited.

Typical Parent University Events:

• New Parent Orientation / Skyward Training / Volunteer Training
• Fueling Parent Excellence Parenting Seminars-http://www.eventbrite.com/o/parent-university-8395511057
• Anti-Bullying Workshop
• Finance Workshop
• Health Night
• High School Transition Assembly

Holly Academy Education Foundation (HAEF)

Our Mission

The Holly Academy Education Foundation (HAEF) expands educational opportunities for Holly Academy students by generating financial assets to achieve current and future academic goals.

Our Direction

In partnership with the school, HAEF provides additional funds for educational purposes through endowment grant distributions. An endowment fund is a permanent, self-sustaining source of revenue for non-profit organizations. Assets are invested and the earnings provide annual distributions.

2017-18 Grant Distribution

Mrs. Plewka: Y5’s Learning Through Play
Mrs.Stevens: Lil Professor Fact Fluency Support, math
Mrs. Maly: Fire-Up Reading with eReaders
Fifth Grade Team: Chromebook Classrooms
Mr. Dufresne and Ms. Tappen: Xylophone instruments

HA5K & Husky Fun Run
Run with Your Pack

Leave a Legacy
Join us on the Legacy Wall
Legacy Donation Form

Brick Pavers
Building a Strong Foundation
Paver Order Form

Questions or Interest in one of our fun events?

Please contact hollyacademyeducationfoundation.org

ArtSmart is Holly Academy’s parent-run art program. Each month, children in grades K-5 learn about a famous artist and the technique they use (or used) to create their artwork. The children are then given the tools and opportunity to create their own masterpiece in the style of that artist. We are always in need of willing parents to help with this program. Rest assured, NO ARTISTIC ABILITIES ARE REQUIRED, just a willingness to help!

If you would like to participate in ArtSmart, please email Alysia Kretschmar at alyione@Comcast.net

We are thrilled to offer a comprehensive music program here at Holly Academy. Music education begins in kindergarten with vocal music through elementary and continues through middle school. Instrumental music begins in third grade with recorder karate and band begins in 4th grade. Beginning Band and Advanced Band classes are available free of charge before school for 4th and 5th grade students. Upon entering middle school, Choir, Symphonic Band and the Academy Arts Ensemble are available as electives. Whether your child is interested in singing, brass, woodwinds, steel drums, electric guitar, drums, or something else, we are ready to teach you. Add composing and improvisation and you begin to see what a well rounded music program we have here at Holly Academy.

If music is your passion (or your child’s) and you want get involved, please join the Music Boosters and help us continue to inspire excellence in all we do here at Holly Academy. For more information, contact Matt Dufresne at dufresm@hollyacademy.org.

Husky Helps is a school community food pantry located across from the music room.

NOW OPEN MONDAY THRU FRIDAY

DURING SCHOOL HOURS 7:30AM – 3:15PM

ALSO BY APPOINTMENT – Please send all requests or comments to huskyhelps@hollyacademy.org. You may print out a form from the attachment located below.

Husky Helps Request form

WE ARE HUSKIES HELPING HUSKIES!

FREE GIFTS…FREE GIFTS…FREE GIFTS…FREE GIFTS…!!!

We are so pleased that referrals from our current families are our main source of attracting new students. We’d like to express our gratitude to you for referring friends to Holly Academy through our “Talk Us Up” campaign. Ask about our Information Nights for potential parents.

For every family who attends Information Night and uses your name as their referral, you will receive a complimentary coffee gift card.

In addition, for every family with a student who attends Holly Academy in the fall (or earlier) and mentions your name as a referral, you will receive a FREE YEARBOOK next school year!

Flyers for Information Nights are available in the office if you’d like to pass them out to friends. Thank you!