THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS

Thank you to the following volunteers that helped usher the basketball game this past week.  Congratulations to Mindy Uhrig for winning the $25 gift cards this past week.

STAFF – Mr. Bates,  Mrs. Weitzel, and Mr. Casazza

Parents – Naser Matar, RD Greenleaf, Javed Khan, Beth and Scott Budzar

Non Parents/ Staff – Mindy Uhrig and Rob Fischer

Please click on the link below if you are able to help with the last five games.

Kent State Basketball

Holden Hero

During the month of February we will be recognizing the contributions of African Americans from Kent.  We are looking to acknowledge those that live in Kent that have made impacts in our community as well as those that grew up in Kent that have made a larger impact  on the world. Please complete the form if you would like to nominate someone. We are looking for people that have displayed one or more of the following traits; risk taker, inquirer, open mindedness, communicator, reflective, and knowledgeable.   The nomination form has been sent home with students and sent in an email. 

Upcoming Events

Friday, January 31 – Kent State Basketball 
Monday, February 3 – 6:00 HSA Meeting
Tuesday, February 4 –  IOWA/COGAT Testing begins for 2nd Grade – Very important for students to be in attendance.  It is difficult to make up the testing and we only have a small window.  This is important for gifted results and other data for students.  
Tuesday, February 4 – Kent State Basketball (still need 7 ushers)
Thursday, February 13 – 10:00-11:00 Valentine’s Day Parties
​Thursday, February 13 – Early Release for Students –  Dismissed at 1:00
​Friday, February 14 – No School for Students
Saturday, February 15 – Kent State Basketball (still need 6 ushers)
Monday, February 17 –  No School
​Wednesday, February 19 – 6:30 Math Night for Families
​Friday, February 21 – 2:15  4th and 5th Grade Talent Show
Saturday, February 22 – Kent State Basketball (Still need 1 ushers)

Upcoming Events

Monday, January 20 – No School – Martin Luther King Day
Tuesday, January 21 – Kent State Basketball (still need 3 ushers)
Wednesday, January 22 – Holden Parent Discussion Night – (“Importance of Balancing Mind, Body and Soul”
Thursday, January 23 – Yearbook Pictures Taken (classroom candids and group)
Friday, January 31 – Kent State Basketball (still need 1 ushers)
Monday, February 3 – 6:00 HSA Meeting
Tuesday, February 4 –  IOWA/COGAT Testing begins for 2nd Grade – Very important for students to be in attendance.  It is difficult to make up the testing and we only have a small window.  This is important for gifted results and other data for students.  
Tuesday, February 4 – Kent State Basketball (still need 7 ushers)
Saturday, February 15 – Kent State Basketball (still need 7 ushers)
Saturday, February 22 – Kent State Basketball (Still need 1 ushers)

Kindness letters were given to Penny Edwards, Anija Taylor, Saffy Faiz and Madelyn Nestor in Mrs. Weitzel’s class for sitting with a student at lunch time who was by themselves. In Mrs. Yeager’s class Kira McKinney for always going out of her way to help her classmates with things they don’t understand and always being so patient. Also in Mrs. Yeager’s class Braydnn Lassiter for giving away an “Ooblock” to a student that was made in science class even though he won the chance to bring it home. Clara Costello in Mrs. Sweigart’s class for picking up crayons in library class without being asked to. Mr. Poole for being such a great Principal, setting a good example and making a lot of student’s day! And Ms. Schesventer, our cook for giving money to a friend so they could adopt a dog from the Animal Protective League and find a forever loving home. Keep up with the kindness!

1.  Acme Community Cash Back Receipts are due by January 31st.  Please send them in with your child or you can drop them off in the container located by the front door.  Box Tops for Education will need to be turned in by Spring Break.  Please send them with your child to turn in to their teacher.  These are two ways to help Holden earn extra money.  

2.  Key Maker Award – If you would like to recognize a Kent City School employee or volunteer that have made an impact in a student(s’) life, please complete the attached form.  All nominated individuals will receive a certificate.  

3.  No New Tax Bond Issue –  You can also visit the district website to view a PowerPoint for more details.  http://www.kentschools.net/

Fast facts about the “No New Tax” Bond Issue #6

• Kent Schools “No New Tax” will NOT raise taxes for homeowners but will keep students safe and maintain our community’s investment in our schools. Issue #6 appears on the March 17, 2020 ballot.

• Bonds issued over 20 years ago to construct Stanton Middle School and renovate Roosevelt High School and Davey Elementary are maturing. Kent Schools is taking advantage of this opportunity to make needed improvements to all of our schools at NO new cost to our taxpayers.

There are 7 basketball games remaining.  We still need ushers.  Please click on the link below to sign up.  Remember the money will help purchase a climbing wall for the gym.  

Holden Scholars

I would also like to congratulate the following students for being recognized as Holden Scholars for the month of November.  Students were selected for demonstrating the following characteristics; inquiry, risk taking, problem solving, collaborating, communicating,empathy and questioning.

Emmett Metz
Athena Edvon
Izzy Konoff
Yasmeen Samkari
Ean Fertig
Emma Knapp
Zion Fujamade
Carlusie Kazadi
Josh Kelley
Callaghan Knapp
Madelyn Nestor
Brianna Landon
Kane Fahl

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS

Thank you to the following volunteers that helped usher the basketball games this past week.  Congratulations to Sara Ciolek and Kenny Crookston for winning the $25 gift cards this past week.

STAFF – Mr. Bates, Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Weitzel, Mr. Casazza

Parents – Eva and Chad Frank, RD Greenleaf, Barron Chambers, Keith and Sara Ciolek, Lisa Cooper, Amanda Ennis, Jerry Ennis, Melissa Koher, Jeremy Jones, and Kenny Crookston

Non Parents/ Staff – Rob Fisher and Justin Berthiaume

Kent State Basketball

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, January 14 –  Board Meeting at Holden 6:00 (Student presentations begin before meeting at 5:30)
​Thursday, January 16 – K-2 Students visit animal rescue presentation
Friday, January 17 – 3-5 Students visit animal rescue presentation
Monday, January 20 – No School – Martin Luther King Day
Tuesday, January 21 – Kent State Basketball (still need 5 ushers)
Wednesday, January 22 – Holden Parent Discussion Night – (“Importance of Balancing Mind, Body and Soul”
Thursday, January 23 – Yearbook Pictures Taken (classroom candids and group)
Friday, January 31 – Kent State Basketball (still need 2 ushers)
Monday, February 3 – 6:00 HSA Meeting
Tuesday, February 4 – Kent State Basketball (still need 7 ushers)
Saturday, February 15 – Kent State Basketball (still need 6 ushers)
Saturday, February 22 – Kent State Basketball (Still need 7 ushers)

I hope that everyone enjoys the next two weeks off.  Student’s first day back at school is Monday, January 6th.  

We did the ushering drawing for the family passes to Kent Movie Theater, Kent Wellness Center and Zip City.  Two of the three winners volunteered one time.  We are still looking for ushers for the rest of the basketball season.  The final drawing will be for family passes to Kalahari, Kent Lanes, and one other.  

Kent Movie Theater – Brian Gardner
Kent Wellness Center – Kim Metz
Zip City – Jason Bogovich

Please click on the link to sign up for future games.

Kent State Basketball

Kindness Letters

Kindness letters were given this week to Noah Dixon and Jake Typpo in Mrs. Weitzel’s class for helping all the students hook up their Chromebooks to the classroom printer.

In Mrs. Stronz’s class Jordan Reese for picking up a student’s breakfast he accidently knocked over and apologizing without being asked to. 

Keep up with the kindness!