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News and events
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May 30, 2023
Character Trait of the Month
Our NEW Character Strong trait for May is CREATIVITY. Check out what each grade level is working on!
A Message from the Principal
Hello Hoover Families,
It was a beautiful start to our "summer" weather as we spent time making memories with our loved ones. It was also a time for us to honor and remember those who have served and sacrificed for all of us. Thank you!
Some reminders as we wrap up the last couple of weeks of school:
- If you are planning to sign-out your student(s) early, make sure to arrive BEFORE 3:30. Our main office stops early dismissal at 3:30.
- Bring your picture ID/license when signing out your student(s).
Here's a peek at upcoming events for the last 2 weeks of school:
- May 31 - Muffins in the Morning Family Event - Invite
- Please RSVP by May 26th by returning the bottom portion of the invite so we can plan accordingly.
- June 2 - Kindergarten Como Zoo Field Trip
- June 6 - 5th-Grade DARE Celebration
- June 7 - 5th-Grade Walking Trip and Graduation
- June 7 - Last Day of School for Elementary Students
- June 8 - Last Day of School for Secondary Students
- June 9 - Last Day of School for Staff
Best,
Mrs. Strusz
5th Grade End-of-the-Year Events
- Where: Grassy Area by Door 5 (Behind the Garage)
- Time: 3:00-3:45 PM
- Additional Information: Officer Bryan will hand out certificates, t-shirt and a treat! This celebration is ONLY for the students and teachers. Families are not invited. Thank you for understanding:)
Wednesday, June 7th - Walking Field Trip:
- Where: Rockslide Park
- Time: 11:00-1:00
- Additional Information: 1:00 - PTO is providing pizza and juice/water. PTO also will be providing a class t-shirt to each student.
Wednesday, June 7th - Graduation:
- Where: Grassy Area by Door 5 (Behind the Garage)
- Time: 5CF - 1:30-2:00, 5SK - 2:00-2:30, 5NC - 2:30-3:00 (Updated Times!)
- Additional Information:
- There will be an introduction, a presentation of student certificates, and opportunities for pictures.
- Families are invited to attend.
- Please do not bring any food, drink, or decorations to the celebrations.
Parents/Families can choose to stand or bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on.
Students can be dismissed after their graduation ceremony. Parents/families will sign out their 5th-grade students with the classroom teacher.
If you would like to sign-out younger siblings - more info to come!
Please reach out to your student's teacher with any additional questions about these events.
Nicole Chesney - nicole.chesney@ahschools.us
Cory Flaata - cory.flaata@ahschools.us
Samantha Kroll - Out on maternity leave; please contact Ms. Chesney or Mr. Flaata.
Pre-Order Your School Yearbook Now!
The 2022-2023 Hoover Yearbook will be available for pre-orders during the month of May, from May 1st through May 31st! Yearbooks that are pre-ordered will be $8.00 each. Yearbooks will be delivered to students in early June. For instructions on how to pre-order a yearbook, click on this link:
If you choose not to pre-order a yearbook online, a limited number of yearbooks may be available at the school for $10.00 cash in June. Please contact Michelle Brady at michelle.brady@ahschools.us with questions.
Message From Our School Nurse
Dear Hoover Families,
It has been a pleasure working with you and your students this year. A few things from Health Services:
- MEDICATIONS: If your child has medication stored in the health office it will be sent home with them on the last day of school. If you would like to pick up the medication instead or you would like us to safely dispose of any unwanted medication-please contact the health office by email or phone.
- COVID TESTS: We have an abundance of at home COVID tests-Please feel to email us and we will send them home with your child.
- VISION: If you have any vision concerns-we have vision of hope gift certificates available that cover a professional eye exam and glasses-for those who qualify.
- VACCINES: If your child needs any childhood vaccines-Anoka County has low-cost resources available, follow this link for more information available in multiple languages.
- MEDICAL/DENTAL RESOURCES: Does your child need a check-up/well child visit? or a visit with the Dentist? Follow this link for more information available in multiple languages.
- MENTAL HEALTH: Mental Health Services are available. Follow this link for more information available in multiple languages.
We hope you have a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you and your children back in the fall.
Take Care,
Dar Anderson and Michelle Erickson
Hoover Health Services:
Dar Anderson RN 763-506-2804 or Darlene.anderson@ahschools.us
Michelle Erickson LSN 763-506-2834 or Michelle.Erickson@ahschools.us
Parent Educator, VSC, and PTO Updates
Volunteer Service Coordinator, Nicole Kunza - May Hoover VSC Newsletter
PTO - Hoover PTO would love to increase participation! Please click here for more information on how you can participate! Reach out to hooverpto@ahschools.us with any questions.
Transportation Updates
As a reminder for our families with students riding buses, you can find information about the district's transportation services at https://www.ahschools.us/transportation and how to download the FirstView Transportation App to get real-time bus updates. Remember that the app might not be as accurate/updated when there are substitute bus drivers.
Support Hoover with Box Tops 4 Education
Another option is to go to https://www.boxtops4education.com/ to learn more about downloading the app to scan receipts for box tops for Hoover Elementary.
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