Holly Pond Elementary

Bronco Brag🐴 Hudson recieved a Bronco Brag for taking initative,helping out, and having a great attitude. Hudson went above and beyond just being helpful the other day when he helped our classroom teachers by delivering their AMSTI science boxes to their classrooms. Those boxes can be heavy and cumbersome, but he took great care to load and unload them on the cart and deliver to fifteen K-5 classrooms. Hudson is always a gentleman who is thoughtful of others and is always willing to help without being asked. We are proud of him and can't wait to see what all he can accomplish!

Bronco Brag🐴 Help us congratulate Natalia on her Bronco Brag! Natalia is a very helpful student to her teachers and her classmates. At the end of the day, she takes initiative in her homeroom class to help classmates put their Chromebook back in the cart and makes sure it is charging so that it's ready to go the next day! She always comes to school with a great attitude! We are proud of her leadership and kindness. Keep it up!

⭐STAFF SPOTLIGHT⭐ Meet Miss Ray! How many years have you worked at Holly Pond? - This is my second year at Holly Pond. Favorite Food- My favorite food is chicken. Favorite Movie- My favorite movie is The Blind Side. Favorite Quote- Two things you are in total control of in your life are your attitude and your effort. Interesting Fact-Ever since I knew I wanted to be a teacher , I always dreamed of teaching 4th grade. Now, I am getting to do this in the same classroom where I was once a 4th grade student! If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?- I would love to travel to Hawaii. What do you enjoy most about working in an elementary school? My favorite thing about working in an elementary school is seeing my students and teaching them new things. I enjoy watching their faces light up when they are able to do something they thought was too challenging. Also, I get to work with the best co-workers that are always supportive and willing to help. We are so happy to have your on our team Miss Ray! Thanks for helping make Holly Pond great!

Bronco Brag🐴 Congratulations to Dakota and Dylan on their recognization for positive behavior! We had a lot of fun last week since it was homecoming here at Holly Pond. However, even with all the activities Dakota and Dylan still found time to pick up trash around their break area at the end of break left by their peers. This stood out to fellow students and staff and earned them both a Bronco Brag. We are proud of you both! Great job!

⭐STAFF SPOTLIGHT⭐ Meet Mrs. Oslin! How many years have you worked at Holly Pond? I have worked at HP for 24 years! Favorite Food-My favorite food is anything Italian. Favorite Movie- My favorite movie is The Notebook. Favorite Quote- My favorite quote is "People will not always remember your accomplishments, but they will always remember how you treated them." Interesting Fact- One interesting fact is that I have talked to Kenny Chesney on the phone! If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? If I could travel to one place I would choose Ireland. What do you enjoy most about working in an elementary school? The best part that I enjoy here at HP Elementary is my sweet students and my co-workers. We are all family! Thank you for your influence and positivity at Holly Pond! We are thankful to have you on the team!

Mrs. Barksdale and Mrs. Henderson's classes are learning about how the wind blows. Yesterday they took their flags out to see if we had no wind, some wind, or strong wind. What do you think?

Bronco Brag🐴 Congratulations to Kaydence on her Bronco Brag! Her teacher recommended her because she has been such a positive light in their classroom! She is always quick to give an encouraging word, compliment, or smile to her classmates. When we told her she was getting a Bronco Brag she said, "When I see people having trouble, I just try to help them." We are so proud of her caring heart and helping hands that she gives all day, everyday! Keep it up Kaydence!

⭐STAFF SPOTLIGHT⭐ Meet Coach Whisenant! How many years have you worked at Holly Pond? -I have worked at Holly Pond for 24 years. Favorite Food- Pizza Favorite Movie- Braveheart and Rocky IV Favorite Quote- 1. "If Heaven means anything to us, then it should mean everything to us." -Glenn Posey 2. In 1981, when asked how long it would take to beat Alabama, Pat Dye (the new Auburn coach at the time) said, "60 minutes". Interesting Fact- I'm a member of the Church of Christ. I love my family. I am a cattle farmer. I'm an Auburn fan (War Eagle!). I collect coins and ball cards. Also, I moved from Cullman to Holly Pond (the summer of 1985) when I was about to start 4th grade. It was one of the best moves that my family ever made, because I found so many lifelong friendships. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Take a trip out west with my family. What do you enjoy most about working in an elementary school? I enjoy working with my teacher friends. I enjoy teaching and helping students who care and want to learn and help themselves. Thanks for all you have done and continue to do for Holly Pond!

Crazy hat and socks day!

Mrs. Edmondon's class had a great time using math manipulatives to work on subtraction this week! We love seeing our students grasp skills, especially when they are having fun doing it!

The middle school volleyball season is in full swing and so is the elementary league. We are proud of all of our Bronco voleyball players! The youth league played Vinemont this weekend and came away with multiple match wins! Keep working hard!

Congratulations to Khison who competed at the Clay County Livestock Club Lamb Show this weekend! He placed 1st & 2nd in his Class of Market Lambs & 5th in his Breeding Class. Great job!

⭐STAFF SPOTLIGHT⭐ Meet Mrs. Amy Wood! How many years have you worked at Holly Pond? - I started subbing at Holly Pond in 1999. I have been an Instructional Aide/Physical Educational Aide for about about 6 years. Favorite Food- Mexican Cuisine Favorite Movie- Little Woman Favorite Quote- “To know the Will of God is the greatest knowledge , to find the Will ofGod is the greatest discovery, and to do the Will of God is the greatest achievement.”~Unknown Interesting Fact- I love to fly! I am obsessed with airplanes!! If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?- I would love to travel to Jerusalem. What do you enjoy most about working in an elementary school? I love working as a Physical Education Aide because I have the privilege of seeing all the students everyday. I love being at Holly Pond because they have always treated me like I am family. I love everyone here. I am very blessed!

Bronco Brag🐴 Help us congratulate Cohen on a his "Bronco Brag"! Cohen always has the best and kindest personality. He picked up some much needed items for a classroom teacher that he does not even have class with just to help out! Cohen is constantly offering to sweep the floors, take out the trash, and help work to help our school in any way without being asked, and he never expects anything in return. He is friendly to all of his peers and so respectful to his teachers. It seems to make him the most happy when he is doing things for others and helping whenever he can. We are so proud of your leadership Cohen! Great job!

Picture Day is tomorrow. All students will need to be ready to get pictures made for the yearbook.

We will no longer be able to provide free meals to students. The 22-23 free-reduced lunch application is available for you to apply for free and reduced at myschoolapps.com. It is very important to us that you complete a form and provide the information. A large portion of our federal funds is dependent on our free- reduced lunch form information. You may pay for lunches on-line at my school bucks.com. You may also find each link by visiting www.ccboe.org.

Friday is picture day! Everyone will need to have their picture made for the yearbook.

HP K-8 is going to have oceans of fun this year! Our students are “fintastic” and we “sea”riously have the best crew ever! Come find Nemo at Open House, Monday, August 8th from 4-7. Kindergarteners, please bring supplies to Open House. 6th grade @4:00 7th grade @5:00 8th grade @6:00 We can’t wait to see you!!

Please welcome our new Assistant Principal, Danny Weaver, to HP K-8. We are thrilled to have him leading our team! Go Broncos!💚

Please welcome Mrs. Willie Crider to our HP K-8 team! She will be our new school counselor. She can’t wait to meet all of our students!