The Hoffman Hum - 12/20/24

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Hoffman School

Email: afranco@glenview34.org
Website: ho.glenview34.org
Location: 2000 Harrison Street, Glenview, IL, USA
Phone: 847-998-5040

Happy Friday!

I hope everyone is settling back into their school routines after our winter break. We have been busy since our return. Last week, our school retaught our school wide expectations, particularly in our halls, lunchroom, at recess, and bathrooms. Here are some quick notes that I'd like families to know...

• No school Monday - I want to remind families that this Monday (1/20), we will not have school in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s' birthday.

• Pancakes and Pajamas - Next Saturday, our PTA is hosting a new event called Pancakes and Pajamas at Henking. The Henking/Hoffman school community is invited to enjoy a pancake breakfast. Please see the "from the PTA Newsletter" section for more information.

Luke Larmee

Hoffman School Principal

llarmee@glenview34.org

• When dropping off and picking up your students, please be mindful of the neighbors that live near Hoffman. I have had a few families reach out to let me know that cars are parking in front of their driveway.
• In the morning, I've noticed that the car lane has been backed up more than usual during drop off. With the cold, it appears that many families are waiting until they get to the very front of the line to have their students get out of the car. If we are only dropping students off one at a time, this causes the drop off line to go a lot slower. Instead, I'm asking for families to consider letting your students out if you are one of the first 6 cars in line. With six cars unloading at once, the car line should be more efficient. I created a map with a "drop off area" highlighted to illustrate this request.

Last Thursday, Ms. Lindstrom, Ms. Pierce, and Ms. Purelku's classes held author celebrations. The classrooms authored, illustrated and published "I am from..." poems.

Dental health is an important part of a child’s overall health – we love to see our students’ healthy smiles!

This spring, District 34 is bringing Orland Park Dental Services (OPDS) to our schools to provide dental exams to any of our students who need them. As a reminder, the State of Illinois requires students in grades K, 2, and 6 to submit proof of a dental exam – but these in-school appointments with OPDS are open to any and all students! They provide dental services to children on public aid as well as those with private dental insurance.

The exams are provided by caring, licensed dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants with state-of-the-art portable dental equipment. OPDS has been providing in-school dental services since 1999 and their healthcare professionals ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment within the schools.

Parents and guardians who complete the consent form do not have to join their child at the appointment (but you are welcome to come in). If you have questions or need assistance, contact District Nurse Shari Stadler.

Link to Sign Up

Pancakes, PJs and Winter Play!

Join us for "Pancakes and Pajamas" on Saturday, January 25th at Henking! Wear your PJs and enjoy breakfast with our school community at either 8:30 or 9:30 AM. Your ticket includes pancakes, sausages, fruit, beverages, and a winter craft activity for kids (each attendee needs a ticket).

• Tickets for 8:30am seating
• Tickets for 9:30am seating

We are looking for a few more parent volunteers to help us serve during the 9:30am seating. Sign up to volunteer here.

Reserve your spots soon – tickets are going fast! Whether joining as a guest or volunteer, we can't wait to see you in your coziest pajamas!

We are excited to invite you to the upcoming Henking-Hoffman International Night 2025 on Friday, January 31st from 5:30p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Hoffman School. Mark your calendars! During this special evening, the hallways and classrooms at Hoffman are transformed into countries for our students and families to explore and celebrate cultural diversity at both Henking and Hoffman. Pizza is available for pre-order here.

Also, we are in need of Country Hosts and Performers for the evening. If you are interested or know someone who is interested in representing a country, or doing a performance, please sign up below. If you have questions about the event, please reach out to the PTA Chair, Loretta Barsamian at loretta.barsamian@comcast.net.

Henking & Hoffman Family Day with the Chicago Wolves! Join us on Sunday, February 23rd at 3 PM as the Chicago Wolves take on the Rockford IceHogs.

Don’t miss out on this family-friendly event with meal vouchers, sign-making, Kids Zone fun, and post-game autographs. Proceeds benefit the PTA.

What to expect:

• A Chicago Wolves knit hat for every ticketed guest
• Group seating together in lower-level center ice
• Our school name on the LED boards!
• High-Five the team! Enter the raffle for a chance to high-five the Wolves as they hit the ice!
• Tickets are available now through 2/9! Reserve your seats today!

Join us at Valley Lo for an unforgettable evening of gaming, fine dining, and exciting auctions at our glamorous Casino Night Spring Gala. Try your luck at blackjack, poker, roulette, and craps, or step up as a guest dealer for the evening. With a DJ, silent auctions, and our 50/50 raffle, this will be spectacular!

While March 7th may seem like a distant roll of the dice, don't miss your chance to hit the jackpot on savings! Stack the odds in your favor – secure your tickets now!

Help us stock the staff lounges!

Please help us by donating an item or two to help stock the staff lounges for our teachers!.

January

1/13/25 - 1/25/25 - HE/HO Read-A-Thon

1/20/25 - No School - MLK Jr. Day

1/21/25 - Hoffman Winter Orchestra Concert

1/25/25 - PTA Pancakes and Pajamas Breakfast

1/31/25 - International Night at Hoffman

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Arrival Begins: 7:30 AM

Classes Begin: 7:45 AM

Dismissal: 2:40 PM

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Arrival Begins: 8:30 AM

Classes Begin: 8:45 AM

Dismissal: 2:40 PM