Friendly Reminders:
3rd Quarter ends this week.
Friday, March 13th is an at home learning day.
Monday, March 16th is a teacher work day.
Students will return to school on Tuesday, March 17th. ACAP testing will begin for 2nd-5th grade students.
3rd Quarter ends this week.
Friday, March 13th is an at home learning day.
Monday, March 16th is a teacher work day.
Students will return to school on Tuesday, March 17th. ACAP testing will begin for 2nd-5th grade students.
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On Friday, we had some third-fifth grade students represent our school and present at the MCPSS Tech Fair! We had 9 projects presented including 3 teams and 6 individual projects. We are proud of all their hard work!
We had more guest readers yesterday for Read Across America Week! Thank you to our leaders at Central Office, Evonik, and community for coming to read to our students!
Read Across America Spotlight:
This week, Kindergarten and First grade will be watching Alabama's reading mascot, SHORT the Squirrel visit Birmingham, Alabama to meet different community helpers and to spread the importance of reading. Students will then draw and write about what they want to be when they grow up.
Thank you Mr. Brown for all that you do for Hollinger' s Island!
Congratulations to our Perfect Attendance winners of the red dolphin trophies for the month of February! Our student winner is Grady from Mrs. Phinney's Kindergarten class and our class winner is Mrs. Howell's Pre-K class. Great job coming to school everyday! Regular school attendance impacts academic achievement and social development.
Parents and Guardians, please take a look at our student digital device policy during the ACAP testing window happening later this month. No digital devices will be allowed in the testing room. All devices will be collected and stored in a lock box and returned at the end of the school day. Thank you for your attention.
Read Across America Week Spotlight: 3rd-5th grade students read books from the I Survived series by Lauren Tarshis and created wall displays focusing on analyzing character descriptions and traits.
Today kicked off Read Across America week. This week, our theme is Reading Builds Character! We had community and school leaders visit and read to our students today. A special thank you to our Partner in Education, Evonik, for coming to read and donating books for our outdoor library located in front of the school.
This week in the library, students participated in Jumpstart's Read for the Record! All classes read the book See Marcus Grow by Marcus Bridgewater. Kindergarten and First Grade drew and wrote about what they were growing in and Second-Fifth grade students used the book to begin a practice narrative writing for ACAP.
Reminder! Our Parent Advisory Committee will meet tomorrow, 2-27, in the cafeteria at 3:30 p.m.
Check out this creative writing opportunity for our students sponsored by our Partner in Education, Evonik!
Congratulations to our 2026 Learning Leading Award winner fifth grader, America Johnson! This award recognizes America who goes above and beyond. She demonstrates leadership skills, pursues academic excellence, and a positive, hardworking attitude! We are so proud to name her Hollinger's Island 2026 Learning Leading Award winner!
Cookie Dough and Coffee Fundraiser has begun! Look for the envelope sent home with your student. All orders are due March 9th. You can also order online here: https://supportmyschool.shop/collections/hollinger?page=1
Dolphin Ice will be sold tomorrow, 2-25!
Small Cups: $3.00
Color Changing Cups: $5.00
Refills: $3.00
Flavors: Pina Colada, Bubblegum, Green Apple, Strawberry Kiwi, Grape, Blue Raspberry, Watermelon
Small Cups: $3.00
Color Changing Cups: $5.00
Refills: $3.00
Flavors: Pina Colada, Bubblegum, Green Apple, Strawberry Kiwi, Grape, Blue Raspberry, Watermelon
Our 3rd Quarter Parent Advisory Committee Meeting is rescheduled for Friday, February 27th at 3:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Important Updates and Reminders:
Students are not allowed to bring in balloons/big Valentine gifts (bears/giftbags) to school/ on the bus.
Hoodies will not be allowed at school when we return from Mardi Gras break.
Mardi Gras Break with Teacher Professional Development Days No School for students: Monday, February 16-20, 2026
Thank you for your cooperation!
Students are not allowed to bring in balloons/big Valentine gifts (bears/giftbags) to school/ on the bus.
Hoodies will not be allowed at school when we return from Mardi Gras break.
Mardi Gras Break with Teacher Professional Development Days No School for students: Monday, February 16-20, 2026
Thank you for your cooperation!
Spring pictures will be taken tomorrow, February 11, 2026. Students may wear spring outfits, but will need to change back into their school uniform after pictures.
Valentine Candy Gram are on sale! The cost is $1.00. Students should turn in money and forms (sent home this week) filled out by Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
