Principal's Perspective
Dr. James Orr
Dear Parents,
We are very proud of each and every Holly Hall student and look forward to the beginning of a new school year. The first day of the 2008-2009 school year for grade 1-5 students will be Monday, August 25; for pre-k and kindergarten students, the first day will be Thursday, August 28.
Put on your calendar Thursday, August 21, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. This will be our annual PTO Back to School Picnic. This provides parents and other family members the opportunity to meet your child(ren) teacher(s) for the first time. It is an informal atmosphere where staff and students can mingle, talk informally and get to know one another before the school year begins. Another, opportunity to hear more details about the school year, the curriculum and school activities will occur on Monday, September 15 from 6:30 - 8:00 at the Back to School Night.
Over the summer it is important to keep the reading and math skills 'active'. That is, make sure your son/daughter spends time each day reading and doing some form of math computation. Keeping school skills fresh gives your child a great advantage when he/she returns to school in August.
I would especially like to welcome Mrs. Cathy Nacrelli as the new Assistant Principal. Mrs. Nacrelli is excited to be here and will certainly add to our effectiveness. To prepare for the new year, please take advantage of the information provided on our web page such as the student supply list. Also, check out 'Holly Hall Happenings' for further information about important dates coming up in August and September.
Student class lists will be posted on our front doors beginning on Monday, August 4. Speaking of the start of school, the first day for students in grades 1 - 5 will be Monday, August 25. The first day for Pre-K and Kindergarten will be Thursday, August 28. In the meantime, the Holly Hall offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. should you need to stop by to see us.
Continue to keep your child(ren)'s learned skills fresh by reading with them, going to the local library for books, and challenging them with math problems. Practicing skills each and every day will add to their success when they return.
Our best to everyone for a safe and enjoyable rest of the summer.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jim Orr,
Principal
Assistant Principal's Notes
Cathy Nacrelli
Hi! My name is Cathy Nacrelli and I am your new Assistant Principal at Holly Hall Elementary. Actually, I am not so new, I have been an assistant principal for six years (Elk Neck Elementary for 2 years, Perryville Elementary for 2 years, and the last 2 years at Leeds Elementary). Working with you at Holly Hall will be both challenging and exciting. I will be challenged to learn more about what you value at Holly Hall and how I can help to ensure success for all. I look forward to meeting everyone and putting names and faces together. I am equally excited to be part of such a vibrant school community where learning and growing are strong expectations. Please stop by and say hello; I am anxious to meet you and to work with you this year!