Holley-Navarre Primary

The weather is starting to cool off and leaves are changing colors, which means it's time to break out the sweaters, jackets, and hats. Our boys and girls go outside each day for p.e and recess so please make sure they are dressed appropriately for the chillier weather. It may be a good idea to put your child's name on the tag, just in case it gets misplaced and winds up in the lost and found.

We are getting excited super excited for our Sandpiper Boosterthon Fun Run! Thank you to all of our families who have already donated to support HNP. We have just about a week remaining for the Boosterthon Fundraiser to reach our goal of $25,000. As we are getting closer to the Fun Run Event Day on Friday, October 4th we would love to see all of our students registered. You can still register today at MYBOOSTER.COM

Times for the Fun Run on November 4th:

-2nd Grade- 7:30 a.m.

-1st Grade- 8:30 a.m.

-Kindergarten/ESE/Pre-K- 9:30 a.m.

We hope to see you all Friday, November 4th @ HNP the day of the Fun Run!

Mr. Balsavich

It has been so great to see so many family and community members back into the building. We have the BEST volunteers assisting teachers with special activities. Our Boosterthon fundraiser has been very successful so far. The students are learning about national parks and preparing special projects to celebrate Veteran’s Day. Many fall field trips have taken place and the students have had so much fun. The winter holidays are just around the corner and I’m sure more fun activities are being planned. Be sure to check SeeSaw for each classroom’s holiday information and plans. Be sure to come by anytime to meet me or if you need to discuss something.

Have a great fall!

Our Vision at HNP:​

HOLLEY-NAVARRE PRIMARY PROVIDES AN ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS EACH LEARNER’S​
POTENTIAL, EQUIPS STUDENTS FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, AND PROMOTES LIFELONG LEARNING.​

Our Mission at HNP:​
TO LOVE, EDUCATE, AND PREPARE ALL STUDENTS FOR GRADUATION AND A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE.

Our Sandpipers were rewarded for their outstanding behavior and were selected to join the fun in our 1st quarter PBIS Celebration. Great job Sandpipers for your outstanding behavior and for being role models for other students. Our next event will be at the end of the 2nd quarter.

Congratulations

Ronda Stacey! Holley-Navarre Primary's Teacher of the Year.

Mrs. Stacey is a remarkable 2nd grade teacher who isn't afraid to step outside the box and challenge her students. She has a love for her students and allows them to be creative hands on learners. She encourages her students to be collaborative problems solvers that will be ready for the real world. HNP is proud of you Mrs. Stacey!

Congratulations

to Mr. Danny for being nominated as Holley-Navarre Primary's School Related Employee of the Year! HNP is a better place because of you, thank you for all that you do.

How great would it be to have spirit wear for HNP! We have teamed up with BSN Sports to provide an opportunity to order Sandpiper clothes with our Holley-Navarre Primary logo on each item. The process is very simple:

1. Order Items on-line using the website Shop link or QR Code: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/4xSz4tMfGs

2. Enter Access Code 4xSz4tMfGs

3. The item is sent directly to your home

The ordering window will be open for 2-weeks November 1st-November 15th. Once the window closes they will prepare and ship the orders. I will have the ordering window open again on Dec. 1st.

For every item sold, $2 will be given back to Holley-Navarre Primary. It's a great way to get Sandpiper Swag and give back to your child's school at the same time.

Hello Sandpiper Families!

Music classes are learning about the composer Johann Sebastian Bach. We are also celebrating fall by telling a story using the sounds of musical instruments. This application involves using what we have learned about body instruments, rhythm instruments, loud/soft sounds, long/short sounds and steady beat. Finally, ask your child about the musical pumpkin stew that they have created in time for Halloween!

BOOKS CHECKED OUT SO FAR THIS YEAR!!!

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What are we learning in the media center this month? We are learning how to research information. We are using technology to gather information to answer a specific question about nocturnal animals. Centers and Makerspace were also introduced, and we are excited about having them in the media center.

Upcoming Dates:

11/17/22 – Family Checkout Night in the Media Center – information will be coming home soon about this fun event!

Scan the QR Code below to view all the wonderful books we have available in our Media Center for your students to read!

In October we have been working on our throwing/tossing skills. We have done a variety of activities to work on and improve these skills. Coach Eckert attended SHAPE Florida, a state wide conference for Physical Education Teachers. He has brought back some great ideas and new games/activities help increase our students learning. With it starting to get colder please make sure your students are dressing for the weather. As we tell them at PE, “It’s better to have a jacket and not need it, then to need one and not have it!” And as always make sure they have the proper shoes everyday.

November begins with a bang. The Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival will begin the second weekend of November at Bartram Park in Seville Square Pensacola. This year HNP will be showcasing 20 or our best artists from the first three months of school. The GGCAF is a premier art festival with over 100 local and traveling artists, live music, dance, performing arts, food vendors, many children’s art activities and of course our student art showcase that features student artists from all Santa Rosa and Escambia county schools. Students that will be in this show will have already had a parent letter going home with information. I encourage everyone to attend this festival with the amazing weather we have during this time of year. The event is Friday-Sunday November 4th, 5th & 6th but the student displays can only be viewed on Saturday and Sunday 10:00-4:00. I look forward to hopefully seeing some of you at the festival.

Artfully yours, Mr. Makar

The Picture below features the 2022 HNP Sandpiper Artists for the Great Gulf Coast Arts Festival.

Jackson A. (Mrs. Cagle)

Ryker A. (Mrs. Cagle)

Ian G. (Mrs. Fernandez)

Hadden T. (Mrs. Fernandez)

Christian H. (Mrs. Fernandez)

Abram B. (Mrs. Coleman)

Scarlett B. (Mrs. Griffis)

Donovan B. (Mrs. Griffis)

Nolan H. (Mrs. Griffis)

Oliver D. (Mrs. Freudenberg)

Rylee H. (Mrs. Sneigoski)

Rylee M. (Mrs. Whitman)

Autumn M. (Mrs. Whitman)

Max F. (Mrs. Herbert) *2 pieces

Harper F. (Mrs. Herbert)

Trenton W. (Mrs. Crawford)

Lawson C. (Mr. Jermacans)

Alexa B. (Mr. Jermacans)

Kinsley S. (Mrs. Padgett)

Elsie A. (Mrs. Flint)

We are diving right into our food drive for Caring and Sharing. Families are welcome to send in non-perishable items (no glass please). Look out for the flyer coming home for details. We are continuing our counseling services for students. Please contact the office if you have any questions. Also, if you know of a family in need of support through the winter, please reach out to Mrs. Woll. We are here to help. ❤️

Military and Family Life Counselor News

In addition to individual and group counseling for eligible military students, the MFLC program offers support to military service members and their spouses. Parents who are interested in setting up an appointment can call (850) 461-6363 or call the front office and ask to speak with the Military Counselor. Short-term, non-medical counseling support is available at no cost.

Resource Highlight for Military Families: Sesame Street for Military Kids

Sesame street features a range of resources for military families, including videos on such topics as expressing emotions and handling deployments, downloadable PDFs, apps, activities and interactive games for families to share together. These resources facilitate healthy conversations and offer ways to practice communication skills and coping tools.

Link: Military Families Resources for Young Children | Sesame Street (sesamestreetformilitaryfamilies.org)

We qualify as a Title I School because our free/reduced lunch counts are currently over 40%. This identification is a big advantage to our school because we receive additional federal support to help meet the needs of our students. Title I places an emphasis on targeting students with academic needs and focuses resources where they can most benefit students. Title I also supports parent involvement activities and education. You can help us by completing a free and reduced lunch application at: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application. This application needs to be completed each school year.

The Free Breakfast and Lunch grant will no longer be in effect for the 2022-2023 school-year. Please be sure to complete an application on-line or paper copies are available in the front office.

Holley-Navarre Primary also houses a Parent Involvement Center with resources for parents. This is located right outside the front office area. The Parent Resource Center has informational brochures, Title I information and literature for parents to support their children at home. Additionally, we have laptops and printers available for parents to complete surveys, registrations in FOCUS, Free/Reduced Lunch Applications, etc. For more information, please contact Mr. Balsavich or visit our website.

The Florida Department of Education has announced the release of the 2021-22 School, District and State Report Cards in the Know Your Schools Portal (http://knowyourschoolsfl.org). These report cards continue to serve as a valuable resource for parents, educators and stakeholders by offering transparency into how Florida’s districts and schools are doing with regard to student achievement and success.

The 2021-22 Florida Report Cards provide the 2021-22 performance data and additional education information and outcomes compared to prior years’ data in easy to understand formats, and a “Map and Compare Schools” tool that allows families to search and compare schools. School accountability data contained within these report cards will be updated, if applicable, following the conclusion of the appeals process. The department will continue to update information in these report cards throughout the year as new data become available.

If you would like to view our Annual Title I Parent Meeting Presentation, Parent and Family Engagement Plan or the School Improvement Plan for the 2022-2023 school-year please click on the Title I link below.

https://holleynavarreprimary.wixsite.com/hnp-sandpipers/title-1-2

Santa Rosa County District Schools is seeking input from our parents /guardians whose children attend Title I schools. This feedback will be used to evaluate our program and better serve our families. Please click on the link to complete the survey. https://forms.office.com/r/CfwNKSTfwM

4: Boosterthon Fun Run!

7-18: Caring & Sharing Food Drive

10: 2nd 9-Weeks Mid-Term & Veteran's Day Chorus Performance (8:00 & 9:00)

11: Veteran's Day Holiday-No School

15: Holiday/Make-Up Pictures

16: Thanksgiving Lunch (Parents are welcome to join their child during lunch-Cost for adults $3.25)

17: Family Library Book Checkout Night (4:00-6:00 p.m.)

21-25: Fall Break