Hollywood Elementary

🥥 🌴 It was Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Day today in Ms. Kwas' kindergarten class! The kids had a great time learning about letters and rhyming with Ms. Kwas as their very own coconut tree! 🥥 🌴

🍬🧪 Learning is sweet in Mr. Murray’s 2nd grade class!

Our young scientists have been hard at work exploring the fascinating world of states of matter through hands-on experiments—with candy! Students observed how different candies melt and used their findings to decide which treats would survive best at a hot summer camp. 🔥🍫

In addition to their science fun, these learners are also sharpening their reading comprehension skills by working together and supporting one another. 📚✨

Hollywood 4th graders in Mr. Howe's music class are preparing to play their recorders by blowing bubbles!🫧🎶

☀️ Nothing beats a beautiful day on the playground! Our students had fun soaking up the sunshine, spending time with friends, and being active.
We love seeing our students enjoy the outdoors and build lasting memories together. 💙

Ms. Dryanski’s 1st graders are learning all about the digestive system—with a spooky twist! They used their imagination to answer the question, What did my ghost eat? 👻🍽️

Ms. Kwas' drove the bus as her kindergarteners worked their way through a Mo Willems author study! Their learning culminated in a Pigeon Day celebration! 🚌 🐦

🎭✨ Ms. Dryanski's students are bringing their favorite fables to life — in 3D! 📚🛠️

Tiny sets, big imagination! These puppet retellings are going to be fab-le-ous! 🐢🦊🌳

Our first Hollywood Town Hall Meeting of the year was a success! Hollywood 5th graders kicked off the meeting by helping students make connections with each other, and Dr. Dwyer talked about the importance of teamwork. Way to go, Huskies! 🎉👏

We're back to school and reaching for the stars! ⭐️
Take a look at some moments from the start of the school year ❤️✏️📚

Our kindergarteners are all smiles on this beautiful day! They're learning routines, making friends, and exploring the world around them with curiosity and joy. We’re so proud of their progress and excited for all the adventures still to come! 🌞💛

The first day at Hollywood School has been out of this world!

It was great to see so many Husky families at our Books on Blankets event last night! Our new principal, Dr. Dwyer, read 3 books then everyone enjoyed popsicles and time on the playground. We can't wait for the new school year to start!

Elementary students will have slightly adjusted school hours starting with the 2025/26 school year. The elementary school day will begin at 8:10 AM and end at 3:00 PM. Supervised drop off begins at 7:50 am; students should be in their classroom when the bell rings at 8:10 am. Dismissal is promptly at 3:00 pm. If needed, before and after care is available through Riverside Parks and Recreation.

This change allows us more instructional time for reading, writing, and physical education throughout the week, while also improving lunch, recess, and transition times. The updated elementary lunch hour is 11:20 AM–12:20 PM.

Building principals will send a more detailed welcome email the first week of August. Early Learner and Hauser schedules remain the same.

Hollywood Second Grade Garden Club releases butterflies for the Butterflies! 2025 exhibit at the Brookfield Zoo. We're excited about this amazing community partnership!

Hollywood Huskies go to Summer Camp: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17Yk8wceg5ND5jJ3gv962gWUlC8miEsMJ/view?usp=sharing

Meet Hollywood’s new principal, Dr. Erin Dwyer, at a community coffee event. Hollywood families are invited to chat and connect with Dr. Dwyer on Friday, May 2 at 8:15am in the Hollywood Library. Visitors must check in at the front office with an ID.

Dear District 96 Families, School is open tomorrow, Feb. 12, 2025. I am sending this message due to the current weather forecast and the fact that a number of school districts are opting for an E Learning day tomorrow. We are not. We will be open for school as usual. Our after school clubs and activities are canceled. According to recent weather forecasts, snow may increase over the course of the day. We understand that the conditions will support safe travel to and from school tomorrow. Please know that the safety and well being of our students, our families and our staff members are always our top priority. While weather conditions can be unpredictable we believe that our work with the local villages, department of public works and up to date weather forecasting allow for a meaningful day of student learning tomorrow. Dress warmly, travel safely and we look forward to seeing you in school. Sincerely Yours, Martha Ryan-Toye Superintendent

Student Highlight: Beth was in the Nutcracker, and she was a toy soldier and an angel. Beth was very amazing. Beth is very artistic, which is good, because Ms. V is very nice and art class is very long. Beth's nickname is . . . . . BETH THE AWESOME. The end.

Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.