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New Holland Elementary School

Empowering Learners as Global Thinkers and Producers

NHES Hawk Happenings - March 19, 2026

Posted Date: 03/19/26 (04:30 PM)


The logo for New Holland Elementary School features a blue and white color scheme with the school's name and a cartoon bird holding a megaphone.

HAWK HAPPENINGS

March 19, 2026

Dress Up Days for the End of March

Poster for 'Music in Our Schools Month' with themed dress-up days: Rock 'n Roll, Band Together, and Disco Dazzle.
 

Conferences - No School - March 26 & 27:

Please reach out to your child's teacher to schedule a student-let conference.
 

2026 PSSA Information

Please see the information below regarding the upcoming PSSA's. A paper copy is coming home today with learners in grades 3, 4, & 5.
Letter from Eastern Lancaster County School District announcing 2026 PSSA testing dates for grades 3-5.
A letter from the Pennsylvania Department of Education addresses parents about electronic device policies during PSSA and Keystone Exams.

PSSA Frequently Asked Questions

A document titled 'Information for Parents or Guardians' details the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA).
A document titled 'Appendices' from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, detailing assessment information.
 

Safe and Civil School Survey Information

Letter from Eastern Lancaster County School District about the Safe and Civil Schools Climate and Safety Survey.
 

Spring Picture Day

Spring picture day is coming on Tuesday, April 7! You can place an order on mylifetouch.com using our Picture Day Id: EVTD6WS43 All orders should be placed by Monday, April 6, 2026.


In advance of the upcoming Picture Day, we also want to be clear that Picture Day is, and has always been, voluntary. If any parent or guardian wishes to opt their child out of the upcoming scheduled picture day, you may do so by contacting our main office and notifying our team of your intention.
 
Illustration for the 'Literati Book Fair' with the tagline 'Seek Stories on the Seven Seas'.

Spring Book Fair📚

Dear Parents,
Join us for an exciting Spring Book Fair during parent/teacher conferences on March 26 and 27! We're delighted to host a Literati Book Fair this year, offering a fresh and diverse array of titles beyond what you saw in the fall. It's a fantastic chance for you and your child to discover an amazing collection of books together. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity!

✨ New This Year: Our online component offers an even broader range of books, with every purchase benefiting our library. Our online book fair is now open!

🎁 Show Appreciation: Consider purchasing a book from your child's teacher's Wishlist or a gift card they can use at the fair.

We look forward to seeing you there and thank you for your support in fostering a love for reading!
 

NHES PTO Election Form

The PTO will be holding elections at their April 14, 2026 meeting at 7:00pm. Your students should be coming home with a 26-27 PTO election form this week. If you or somebody you know are interested in serving as a PTO officer next year please complete the nomination form & return by March 23, 2026. Officers include President, Vice-president, Recording Secretary, Media Secretary, Treasurer, & Parliamentarian. If you accept a nomination you must be present at this meeting on 4/14/2026. If you would like a description of the duties for any the positions please reach out to the PTO at nhesptoboard@gmail.com.
 
 

Order a 2025-26 Yearbook

Order your 2025-26 yearbook today for $14. It's been a great year!
 

Looking for Volunteers...

Poster seeking volunteers for a 5th Grade Mixer event on Friday, May 15th, at Brubaker Park.
 

March Character Trait of the Month

The word 'COOPERATION' is written in large white letters on a green textured background.
 

Need a dentist appointment for your child? 🦷 🪥

An announcement about in-school dental care for children, featuring a cartoon tooth and school buildings.
 

Excellence in Attendance

We are thankful to our families for entrusting us with your children each day as we learn and grow together. Consistent attendance helps students strengthen key skills in reading, writing, and math, while also allowing them to collaborate with classmates and create meaningful, lifelong friendships. Being together supports social growth and fosters a sense of belonging that enhances every learning experience.

The following classes have had 95% or better attendance this week:
Kindergarten: Dougherty
1st Grade: Thompson
 

Do you Box Top?

Never signed up for Box Tops?
Please use this Referral Code for extra bonuses...
Box Tops for Education March 2026 Edition features monthly bonus offers on various products.
New Holland Elementary School logo and QR code for Box Tops for Education.
 

Picking Up Early for an Appointment?

Hands writing on a paper inside an envelope with a pencil.


Please send a note to school or call the office to let us know what time you are picking up your learner. Or you may email the information to: danielle_peck@elanco.org          
Knowing ahead of time allows us to have your learner ready for pick-up in a more timely manner. Thank you. 
 

Planning an Upcoming Trip or a Special Family Day?



Please be sure to fill out this pre-approved absence request form if your family will be traveling at all in the next few months. This form should be submitted 5 days prior to your travel dates for the absences to be excused. Please make sure to fill out a separate form for each child. If you are unable to print the form from our website, please feel free to reach out to the office to request a paper copy.
 

Kindergarten Registration is Now Open for the 2026-2026 School Year

A flyer announces 2026-2027 Kindergarten Registration for Eastern Lancaster County School District.
 
Poster for the ELANCO Kindergarten Open House hosted by Eastern Lancaster County School District.
 
A list of pick-up and drop-off reminders for a school, featuring illustrations of cars.
 

March Cafeteria Menu

March Elementary School lunch menu with daily meal options for each day of the week.
 

Upcoming Events

  • March 20: NO SCHOOL
  • March 26-27: NO SCHOOL - Elementary Conferences
  • April 2: Early Dismissal 12:25PM
  • April 3 & April 6: NO SCHOOL
A black and white graphic with the text 'Dates to Remember' and 'New Holland Elementary' in a white rectangle.