Holly Pond Elementary

Middle School SGA is selling sweatshirts for $25 ($27 for 2XL and 3XL), and the deadline is next Friday (November 11). We can do sizes YS - 3XL. If you are interested in buying one, please email bmetcalfe@ccboe.org or come by the middle school office and we will get an SGA member to help you out. Thanks!

The Veterans Day program will be held at Holly Pond School this Thursday. We will have breakfast for Veterans at 8am in the Old/Middle School Gym and the Veterans Day Program will follow at 9am in the Felton Easterwood Gym.

Check this out! While learning about simple machines, Jackson built a working clock. He was able to calibrate the clock to make a one minute timer. By experimenting with the weight on the pendulum, he was able to change the speed due to the amount of energy needed for it to swing back and forth. Jackson found the position where the pointer takes 60 seconds to make a full revolution around the dial. Great job Jackson!

⭐STAFF SPOTLIGHT⭐ Meet Coach Kelley! How many years have you worked at Holly Pond? -This is year 6. Favorite Food- Filet Mignon, Loaded Baked Potato, Bread, with a Salad. Favorite Movie- Top Gun: Maverick Favorite Quote- For I know the plans I have for you, “declares the LORD,” plans to prosperyou and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 Interesting Fact- I like to cook and make new recipes. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?- I would like to do an Alaskan Cruise and excursions. What do you enjoy most about working in an elementary school? Trying to be a positive influence or the next generation. Thank you for your positive influence on our students! We appreciate you!

Come support the middle school basketball teams tonight as they take on the West Point Warriors. The game is at home! Go Broncos!

🚨 Re-make Picture Day 🚨 Re-make picture day will be next Monday, November 7th. This will be for students who were absent on 8/26/22 when we originally had school pictures. These are the pictures that will be in the yearbook.

Edouard Ndecky spoke to Holly Pond K-12 students and he was able to share his story of how a gift from Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child changed the course of his life. The shoebox he received included ordinary household items and small toys. Students learned that lives can be changed by serving others. Holly pond will be shipping shoe boxes with the items students donate. We are accepting any new, unused household items or toys. We will send the shoeboxes to students in need as we approach Christmas time. Check out the list below of items that are needed. Thank you for anything that is donated! We will take donations until November 10th.

⭐STAFF SPOTLIGHT⭐ Meet Mrs. Sheila Smith! How many years have you worked at Holly Pond? -19 years Favorite Food-peanut butter ice cream Favorite Movie-Sweet Home Alabama Favorite Quote- A quote I tend to say often is, ”I love my family”. Interesting Fact- I still enjoy running half marathons with my boys. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?- Alaska What do you enjoy most about working in an elementary school? I am so grateful to have the opportunity to mold and shape young minds. Such a ministry! Thank you for everything you do at Holly Pond. We are so glad to have you at our school!

Bronco Brag 🐴 Harper recieved a bronco brag for being a very responsible Kindergarten student! She has been a great leader in her classroom! Harper is always participating and making good choices. We are so proud of her effort. Congratulations Harper!

Bronco Brag 🐴 Rylee received a bronco brag for his great behavior in first grade. He has been on his very best behavior in the classroom, lunchroom and the hallways. We are very proud of how well he is following the rules and listening. Great job Rylee!

Bronco Brag 🐴 Congratulations to Camden on his bronco brag referral! Camden has not only been behaving great in class, but he has also been caught multiple times sweeping the hallways of the middle school building. This shows strong character, responsibility, and respect for his school! We are proud of you Camden! Keep it up!

Bronco Brag 🐴 Help us congratulate Collins on her recognition for a bronco brag! Collins was eager to help clean up the lunch table without being asked to do so. She has been caught cleaning up several times and is a great second grade leader. Great job Collins!

Holly Pond Town Hall will be hosting a drive through trunk or treat at the Dane Estes Park today from 5:00- 7:00 pm. Please make sure to enter off of 278 exit onto Brooklyn Road.

⭐STAFF SPOTLIGHT⭐ Meet Mr. Kusz! How many years have you worked at Holly Pond? – This is my 14th year at Holly Pond. Favorite Food- Chinese Favorite Movie- Tombstone/Citizen Kane Favorite Quote- “It’s perfect running weather!” Interesting Fact- The human brain is actually 60% fat…I believe my percentage is twice that. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?- I would like to go to the Yangtze River in the Tanggula Mountains of China and take a boat down all 3900 miles until I reach the Yellow Sea. What do you enjoy most about working in an elementary school? I enjoy knowing what a positive influence we, as teachers, can be to our children/students. We have been entrusted with these wonderful students at the most impressionable time in their lives and despite all the negative things/news we often hear about on a daily basis, we have the power to change the way our students look at this world. Thank you for all that you do for our students and athletes at Holly Pond! We are thankful you are on our team!

Join Dr. Barnette tonight (Thursday 10/27) at Holly Pond for a community meeting. This is a great opportunity to get an update on current construction projects and initiatives, as well as ask any questions you may have. We hope to see you there!

⭐STAFF SPOTLIGHT⭐ Meet Mrs. Wood! How many years have you worked at Holly Pond? - 28 years Favorite Food- Pizza Favorite Movie- Titanic Favorite Quote- “The difference between winning and losing is most often not quitting.” ― Walt Disney Interesting Fact- I was a pitcher for the Wallace State Lions Softball team in college. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? - Hawaii What do you enjoy most about working in an elementary school? I love working with the students each day and being able to see each student's individual uniqueness. Thank you for your service at Holly Pond! We appreciate all you do for our staff and students.

Red Ribbon week started today and our students were encouraged to dress as their Cullman County family color. The family "Integrity" started the morning by having a few middle school aged students greet some of the younger elementary students who are in their family. We are proud of the connection our families are making across different grade levels!

Red Ribbon Week will begin on Monday! The dress up days are listed below.

Join us on Thursday, October 27th ​for our community meeting at Holly Pond school cafeteria. Dr. Barnette, for the first time since the pandemic, is holding community meetings to update everyone involved in our school system on upcoming projects and initiatives, as well as to celebrate recent successes across our district. If you can't make the meeting at Holly Pond, visit ccboe.org/news for a full list of upcoming meetings. We hope to see you there!

HPE K-8 students are showing out at the Cullman County Fair. Stella Henderson won 1st Place in Showmanship. Alex Wood won 7th place in Showmanship. Ryleigh Jordan won Reserve Champion. Khison Alldredge won 2nd in Showmanship. Kyliahna Alldredge won 4th in Showmanship. Kynleigh Wood won 5th in Showmanship.