The Fall/Winter 2020-2021 Course Catalog is below!

Registration now open!

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ed2go Online Learning

To learn more about the online learning program ed2go, see the courses offered, and register for a course, please click the link below:

 http://www.ed2go.com/holland/ 

ed2go offers a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. All courses are led by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. The online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you.  Course topics include: Accounting, Business, College Readiness, Computer Applications, Design and Composition, Health Care and Medical, Language and Arts, Law and Legal, Personal Development, Teaching and Education, Technology, Writing and Publishing

Health and Fitness

Walking Program    (This program is suspended during the covid-19 pandemic)

Monday Thru Thursday - Sept-May                                     Course Fee - FREE

6:30 - 8:30 Holland Elementary School 

Enjoy walking the school hallways in a safe and dry environment through the fall and winter months.  Upon registering for this program, you will need an ID tag.  You must have an ID tag to participate and for entrance into the building. Call Patty Gunner  for tag @ 537-8223.

Kissing Bridge Ski Club      CANCELLED                                                                                                                                                                                                Advisor-  Susan Mikula                             

   Course Fee - Junior/Student Group Program (ages 8-21): $160   

        Adult Group Program  (ages 22 & up): $185

8 Week program on Thursdays.   

STARTING DATE:   January 7, 2021

Due to Covid-19, Ski Club is running differently.  Please be advised, there will be NO transportation provided from the Holland Central Schools to Kissing Bridge.  You will have to provide your own transportation to and from.  Also, there will be NO supervison from a Ski Club advisor this year.  You will be responsible for your child while they are at Kissing Bridge.

PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK (UNDERLINED KISSING BRIDGE SKI CLUB) TO GO TO A FORM TO SIGN UP.  THIS WILL ALLOW US TO INFORM MRS. MIKULA THAT YOU WOULD LIKE A  PACKET WITH ALL THE INFORMATION.  FORMS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN ALL THREE OF THE HOLLAND DISTRICT OFFICES OR DIRECTLY FROM MRS. MIKULA AT THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. 

ALL REGISTRATION IS DUE WITH PAYMENT TO MRS MIKULA  NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 9TH SO THAT THE PAPERWORK CAN BE PROCESSED AND SENT  TO KISSING BRIDGE ON TIME.   CHECKS SHOULD BE PAYABLE TO KISSING BRIDGE.   NO CASH.

THERE IS ALSO A 10 PAK & SEASON PASS AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE AVAILABLE FOR SKIERS/SNOWBOADERS WHO CANNOT COMMIT TO THE THURSDAY PROGRAM.  PLEASE GO TO WWW.KBSKI.COM AND USE COUPON CODE: SNOW10 TO SAVE 10%.   YOU MUST SIGN UP BY OCTOBER 15TH TO RECEIVE THE 10% OFF.

Ballroom Dancing-West Seneca, NY     Session 1                                Instructor-  Iliana Keneva                     Course Fee- $60                                          

5 Weeks - Fridays, October 2th to October 30th 

7:00-8:00 PM Ballroom Dance Center, 1761 Orchard Park Road- West Seneca

Have you ever felt awkward at a wedding, company party, or any social event?  Learning how to dance Swing, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Salsa, and Fox Trot is a great way to have fun socializing and exercising.  Come and join us on the dance floor.  No experience needed.  No partner needed.

Ballroom Dancing- West Seneca, NY    Session 2                                Instructor-  Iliana Keneva                    Course Fee- $50                                  

4 Weeks - Fridays, November 6th to November 27th 

7:00-8:00 PM Ballroom Dance Center, 1761 Orchard Park Road- West Seneca

Have you ever felt awkward at a wedding, company party, or any social event?  Learning how to dance Swing, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Salsa, and Fox Trot is a great way to have fun socializing and exercising.  Come and join us on the dance floor.  No experience needed.  No partner needed.

Ballroom Dancing- West Seneca, NY   Session 3                                Instructor-  Iliana Keneva                                  Course Fee- $40                              

3 Weeks - Fridays, December 4th to December 18th 

7:00-8:00 PM Ballroom Dance Center, 1761 Orchard Park Road- West Seneca

Have you ever felt awkward at a wedding, company party, or any social event?  Learning how to dance Swing, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Salsa, and Fox Trot is a great way to have fun socializing and exercising.  Come and join us on the dance floor.  No experience needed.  No partner needed.

Ballroom Dancing- West Seneca, NY   Session 4                                Instructor-  Iliana Keneva                                  Course Fee- $50                               

4 Weeks - Fridays, January  8th to January 29th

7:00-8:00 PM Ballroom Dance Center, 1761 Orchard Park Road- West Seneca

Have you ever felt awkward at a wedding, company party, or any social event?  Learning how to dance Swing, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Salsa, and Fox Trot is a great way to have fun socializing and exercising.  Come and join us on the dance floor.  No experience needed.  No partner needed.

Just For Kids

Page Turners Book Club               Instructor: Mrs. Christie Koester Welsby, reading specialist, Parkdale Elementary                                          Course  Fee: $37 

Page Turners Book Club: Readers wanted! This book club is designed for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders who are avid readers or who are interested in becoming more of an avid reader. Students will read the book each month independently and before the club meeting. Each month, we will talk about the book, do activities about it and learn about the new book for next time. Discussing the book, trying new genres and encouraging the love of reading will be central to the club. 

 Dates: 10/5/20, 11/2/20, 12/14/20 & 1/11/21 from 4:00-5:00 

(an additional book club section may be added if the group size gets too large for one club)

Location: online via Google Meet (join with code provided by instructor after registration)

The books read will be:

The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo for 10/5/20

The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate for 11/2/20

The Land of Stories  by Chris Colfer for 12/14/20

When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson for 1/11/21

Spanish for the Elementary Years - HOLLAND                      Instructor - The Enrichment Company                  Course Fee - $80                           

Spanish For The Elementary Years 

Get a head start on the language by joining us for an educationally oriented curriculum that is specifically designed for the K-6 student to learn the Spanish language. This unique and exciting program features foundation vocabulary Introduced through games, singing and fun activities. Students are able to compound words and begin forming simple sentences. Early introduction increases the student’s ability to absorb rather than translate the language. If you have taken a Spanish Club class previously, new vocabulary is introduced with each session - never a repeat. Class is open to new and returning students!  For details on dates, location and time for the upcoming session, please go to www.TheEnrichmentCompany.com. If you have any questions, contact The Enrichment Company at 1-833-436-7424. Join the fun! 

Spanish for the Elementary Year - EAST AURORA                           Instructor - The Enrichment Company                Course Fee - $80              

Spanish For The Elementary Years 

Get a head start on the language by joining us for an educationally oriented curriculum that is specifically designed for the K-6 student to learn the Spanish language. This unique and exciting program features foundation vocabulary Introduced through games, singing and fun activities. Students are able to compound words and begin forming simple sentences. Early introduction increases the student’s ability to absorb rather than translate the language. If you have taken a Spanish Club class previously, new vocabulary is introduced with each session - never a repeat. Class is open to new and returning students!  For details on dates, location and time for the upcoming session, please go to www.TheEnrichmentCompany.com. If you have any questions, contact The Enrichment Company at 1-833-436-7424. Join the fun!  

Foreign Language

Beginning French                             Instructor - Dr. Martha Horohoe                                        Course Fee: $57                                                           

Mondays, from October 5th through January 4th     (excluding  October 12th and December 28th)

7:00- 8:00PM     On line zoom class.  (the instructor will email you the link)

Although France is the number one tourist destination, almost every continent has several French-speaking countries. It truly is a world language. Have you ever wanted to learn French to enhance travel experiences or business relationships and enhance your understanding of a foreign culture? Dr. Horohoe will teach a twelve-week course presenting: the functions and uses of the French language; pronunciation, grammar, and the concepts which underlie the language; the culture and geography of French-speaking countries and regions like France, Quebec, Morocco, and Martinique; and practical use of French in real world situations.

Intermediate French           Instuctor -  Dr. Martha Horohoe                     Course fee $57                                                               

Mondays, from October 5th through January 4th     (excluding  October 12th and December 28th)

8:00-9:00PM    On line zoom class.  (the instructor will email you the link)

Intermediate French expands on the groundwork laid in the introductory course.  This course will focus on more practical use of French in real world situations as well the grammar and concepts that will enable you to start conversing in the language.

 Beginning Spanish                                                  Instructors - Dr. Martha Horohoe           Course Fee: $57                                                                      

Tuesdays, from Oct. 6 through Jan. 5 (excluding Dec. 29)

7:00-8:00PM   On line zoom class.  (the instructor will email you the link)

Have you ever wanted to learn Spanish to enhance travel experiences or business relationships and enhance your understanding of a foreign culture?  Whatever your reason, the information is within reach.  Dr. Horohoe will teach a 12 week course presenting: the functions and uses of the Spanish language; pronunciation, grammar, and the concepts which underlie the language; the culture and geography of Spanish-speaking countries like Spain, Mexico, and Puerto Rico; and practical use of Spanish in real world situations.

Intermediate Spanish                                       Instructor - Dr. Martha Horohoe             Course Fee: $57                                                                 

Tuesdays, from Oct. 6 through Jan. 5 (excluding Dec. 29)

8:00-9:00 PM On line zoom class.  (the instructor will email you the link)

Intermediate Spanish expands on the groundwork laid in the introductory course. This course will focus on more practical use of Spanish in real world situations as well the grammar and concepts that will enable you to start conversing in the language.

Driving Courses

5 Hour Pre-License Course                               Instructor - Rob Booker                                      Course Fee - $42        

Session 1: Oct 22, 2020

Session 2: Nov. 19, 2020

Session 3: Dec 17, 2020

As mandated by an amendment of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Code, each person applying for a new driver's license will be required to qualify for the MV278 certificate.  At the end of this 5 hour session, each student will be issued the proper certificate.  Students must have a valid "Learner's Permit."   Appropriate behavior is expected while attending the course and failure to comply will result in immediate dismissal with no refund.   Classes will be held after school.

All of these classes are 5 hours long and will be done virtual.  The instructor will send you a link for the class.

Please sign up for the session you want.  Students will need to email or fax a copy of their valid learners permit before the day of the class. You can email it to rbooker@hollandcsd.org or fax it to 716-537-8233 attention Patty Gunner.

Point Insurance Reduction Program (Defensive Driving)              Instructor - Ron Krowka         

Unfortunately all physical classes for DDC programs have been suspended until further notice.  This course is not currently available through community ed.  Here is a website for more information on taking the course.   We are hoping to offer this class in the spring.                                              

https://www.247defensivedriving.com. The student has: 30 days to complete the course; can sign in and out as much as needed; and when completed receives the same benefits as the classroom course.  The current cost is $23.95.  The course is tedious and I realize some do not like the internet for such tasks, but it is all that can be offered now.  

Information on the class:

The six-hour Defensive Driving Course for Point/Insurance Reduction focuses on driver behavior modification and is taught by a retired police officer from the East Aurora Police Department. Sponsored by the NY Safety Program and approved by NYS Department of Motor Vehicles. You must attend both classes in a session. This course offers both the insurance reduction of 10% off collision & liability and up to 4 points from driver’s license, if needed. 

Music and Other Crafts

Financial 

Running Your Financial Household                             Instructor - Summer McKellar                    Course Fee - Free               **

Tuesday,  November 3rd and December 1.

6:00-7:30 PM 

Location:  Sgroi Financial LLC, 965 Union Road, West Seneca NY 14224

Practical education you never (and wish you would had) learned in school.  This course is designed for young families or new homeowners who are responsible for running their household and want to makes sure they are "on track". We will go over the basics of making a budget, getting out of debt, making a financial plan for your home and tips to start creating wealth.  How much should we have in savings? What is the best way to save for my children? How much should I contribute to my companies 401K?  Should I start a ROTH IRA? Bring your questions and leave with useful tools for your life.

Savvy IRA Planning                                                          Instructor - Genna Chmiel                     Course Fee - Free                     **

Monday, November 9, 2020

6:00-7:00 PM  

This will be a zoom class. The instructor will email you the link.

 Saving and accumulating money gets you to the starting line of retirement, but then what? This workshop will focus on the second half - the distribution of assets and how to take an income from them with a focus on minimizing taxation. We will discuss many different strategies that include Roth IRA conversions, allocating qualified and non-qualified assets appropriately and how to avoid common pitfalls with RMDs. We will also explore how the Secure ACT brought many changes to how money will pass on to your heirs and the tax implications that may have.

Social Security Planning for Women                                                 Instructor - Genna Chmiel                     Course Fee - Free                     **

Monday, November 2, 2020

6:00-7:00 PM 

This will be a zoom class. The instructor will email you the link.

 Social Security for many is a key part of a retirement plan and it is important to know the facts to make the right decision. We will be exploring the basics n Social Security so you can understand how much you will receive and how taking it early or delayed will affect the amount you receive throughout your lifetime. We will be doing a deep dive into the factors you should consider if you are single, married, divorced or widowed and how to coordinate your own benefit with  a spouse or widow benefit if applicable.

The New Retirement Rules: The SECURE Act and What You Need to Know        Instructor - Genna Chmiel      CANCELLED

Course Fee -Free                     

Monday, October 19, 2020

6:00-7:00 PM 

This will be a zoom class. The instructor will email you the link.

 The biggest retirement-related legislation in over a decade, the SECURE Act changes the retirement rules for individuals and companies, which means current and future retirement plans need to be reviewed and adjusted.  These changes impact five generations in the work and retirement worlds and if you don't plan ahead, you will miss out on saving opportunities and pay more in taxes than necessary.  We will be addressing the changes that were implemented and how to avoid pitfalls and create opportunities.

Medicare Basics                                        Instructor - Genna Chmiel                     Course Fee - Free                 THIS CLASS IS CANCELLED

Monday, October 5, 2020

6:00-7:00 PM

This will be a zoom class. The instructor will email you the link.

 Are you close to retirement and have questions or concerns on retirement healthcare expenses? This workshop will address what Medicare is, who is eligible for it and how to get it as well as who needs to enroll and when. We will discuss the two types of Medicare and how to choose which is right for you along with how much Medicare will cost and how to start planning for future healthcare costs.

Remove the threat of Medicaid, Long-term care and a nursing home  events on your money, income and family        

  Instructor - Les Robinson                   Course Fee - $50                    **

Monday, November 16, 2020

6:00-8:00 PM  

This will be a zoom class. The instructor will email you the link.

Remove the threat of Medicaid, Long-Term Care and a Nursing home Events on your money, income and family Long-Term Care & Medicaid is the single greatest threat to your retirement security and yet most Americans have never talked to their Financial Professionals about these concerns. This planning systems works to bring together Retirement and Long Term Care Planning to protect you from losing your money, income and independence to Long- Term Care and Medicaid Event LesLTC Process℠ helps to reduce the greatest threat to your retirement plan Topic in Class • Protect your Personal Choices and financial independence • Remove the hidden financial threats to your money by Medicaid and inflation • Understand the consequences of having of not having a plan on your money and income stream • How to avoid Medicaid Spend down mistakes and maintaining eligibility for Medicaid • What other Long -Term Care Options Available • Maintaining eligibility for Medicaid • Learn how to reduce emotional and financial burdens of Medicaid on your family • Protect your money and income from a Long Term Care & Medicaid Event • Develop a safe and secure plan • Not to be a burden on your children • Be in Control • Keep your dignity • Keep your Independence • Avoid impoverishing your spouse from a Medicaid and a Nursing Home Event For people who want to be safe and still want to learn If the class gets canceled / backup plan for that class is a virtual class on the same date as original class I will email the link information to you for the class. 

All-Pro Tutoring 

9-Hour SAT Test Prep Course                            Instructor - All-Pro Tutoring                                               Course Fee - $135                                   

October 26, 28, November 2 and November 4, 2020.

6:00  - 8:15 PM  

This is a zoom class.  The instructor will email you with the link.

9-Hour SAT Test Preparation Course: Are you ready for the SAT test? This 9-hour course offers an in-depth study of the SAT test. Course includes: classroom instruction, test-taking strategies, testing information, workbook/study materials and a free simulated SAT test. For the simulated test schedule and registration information visit: www.allprotutoring.com Remaining 2018 SAT test dates: November 17 & December 5. Only $125! 

4-Hour SAT Boot Camp      THIS CLASS IS CANCELLED                               Instructor - All-Pro Tutoring                                 Course Fee - $70                       **                                 

Monday and Wednesday,  November 30 and December 2, 2020

6:00PM - 8:00PM

This is a zoom class.  The instructor will email you the link.

4-Hour SAT Boot Camp: Get a jump start on your SAT test preparation! This comprehensive course introduces students to the SAT test with emphasis on test- taking strategies, testing information, how to best prepare for the SAT test, and practice questions in each subject. Course includes: workbook/study materials and a free simulated SAT test. For the simulated test schedule and registration information visit: www.allprotutoring.com Remaining 2020 SAT test dates December 5, 2020.

4-Hour ACT Boot Camp                                            Instructor - All-Pro Tutoring                                               Course Fee - $70                     **               

Saturday,  December 5, 2020

10:00 - 2:00PM    This is a zoom class.  The instructor will email you the link.

4-Hour ACT Boot Camp: Get a jump start on your ACT test preparation! The ACT Test is held in equal esteem as the SAT test by most colleges and universities. This comprehensive review course introduces students to the ACT test and includes: test-taking strategies, testing information, study materials and a free simulated ACT test. For the simulated test schedule and registration information visit: www.allprotutoring.com Remaining 2020 ACT test dates:  December 12, 2020.