News and events
March 25, 2024
Character Trait of the Month
Our Character Strong trait for March is COOPERATION. Check out what each grade level is working on!
A Message from the Principal
Hello Hoover Families,
Wow! Mother Nature is sure keeping us on our toes with this weather. It went from enjoying the warm weather sitting on my deck a couple of weeks ago to a winter snowstorm and a snow day today! I guess Punxsutawney Phil was not spot on with his prediction back at the start of February.
With this new layer of very wet snow, please send snow gear and dress students in warm clothing this week. We will have outside recess to enjoy the snow before it melts away with the rising temps later in the week.
Events for This Week:
- Tuesday, March 26 - Gr 5 DARE
Wednesday, March 27 - Trimester 2 Report Cards available ONLINE for families to view
Wednesday, March 27 - American Indian Ed Groups
Wednesday, March 27 - Gr K STEMH Children's Museum Offsite Field Experience
Thursday, March 28 - Spring Pictures Day
Friday, March 29 - NO SCHOOL/Staff Flex PD Day
Best,
Mrs. Strusz
P.S. In case you missed last week's Hoover Family Updates. Click here to view.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, April 3 - Gr 5 DARE
Thursday, April 4 - Gr 3 STEMH The Works Museum Offsite Field Experience
Week of April 8th - Severe Weather Awareness Week
Tuesday, April 9 - PTO Meeting
Wednesday, April 10 - Gr 5 DARE
Wednesday, April 10-Friday, April 12 - Gr 1-3 Dental Sealant Program Onsite
Thursday, April 11 - American Indian Ed Groups
Tuesday, April 16 - Kindergarten Registration Night
Tuesday, April 16-Friday, April 19 - Gr 3-5 MCA Reading Assessment
Wednesday, April 17 - Gr 5 DARE
Friday, April 19 - Gr 1 STEMH Urban Air Offsite Field Experience
Week of April 22 - Volunteer Appreciation Week
Tuesday, April 23-Friday, April 26 - Gr 3-5 MCA Math Assessment
Wednesday, April 24 - Gr 5 DARE
Thursday, April 25 - Gr 5 STEMH Science Museum Offsite Field Experience
Thursday, April 25 - World Arts Celebration Family Night
Tuesday, April 30-Friday, May 3 - Gr 5 MCA Science Assessment
Hoover Highlights ✨
Special Education Para Educators
We are so grateful for our AMAZING Para Squad! This team comes together to support our students, staff, families, and each other! They start every day with a smile, greeting and welcoming our students into the building and making sure they are cared for in and out of the classroom throughout the day!
Pictured: Ms. Dawn, Ms. Pam, Ms. Damola, Ms. Magda, Ms. Anne, Ms. Deb, Ms. Rolland, Ms. Courtney, Ms. Gromek, Ms. Z, Mr. Hurtis
Not pictured: Ms. Kayla, Ms. Lancaster, Ms. DuHamel, Ms. Schindel, Ms. Ren
Elementary Para Educators
Our Para Team also consists of our elementary paras who support our students, families, and staff beyond the classrooms throughout the day. It takes all of these wonderful individuals to help keep Hoover running smoothly with love and care!
Ms. Patti
The Paws Room/Safe Space Para
Ms. Dar
Health Office Para
Ms. Springman
Media Center Para
Ms. Kalina, Ms. Janice, Ms. Sandy, & Ms. Bri
Cafeteria and Recess Paras
Northtown Elementary Art Show - Important Date Change
Due to the weather forecast, the Northtown Elementary Art Show has been postponed. The new dates will be from April 3-10, 2024, during mall hours. The Art Show will be in the courtyard just outside of the Burlington Coat Factory. Over 100 students from Hoover Elementary will have artwork on display, and everyone is invited to stop by and view it.
2023-2024 Yearbook Cover Winners
Xavier B/5EH
Front Cover Winner
Adeline O/KSG
Back Cover Winner
Sarah A/1KR
Back Cover Winner
Lola N/2ST
Back Cover Winner
Evelia O/3CN
Back Cover Winner
Abatha O/4CH
Back Cover Winner
Vanessa H/5EH
Back Cover Winner
World Arts Celebration Family Night - Save the Date
Upcoming PTO Events
🤝 Tuesday, April 9: PTO Meeting (in-person and virtual option)
💰 Friday, May 3: Spring Carnival
🤝 Tuesday, May 14: PTO Meeting (in-person and virtual option)
🏫 Friday, May 17: Track & Field Day (make-up day 5/24)
Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) - Hoover PTO would love to increase participation! ALL parents/guardians are welcome to join our PTO. Please check them out on the Hoover PTO Facebook page and like/follow them to learn more about what's going on! PTO also has a website with additional information. Please bookmark our PTO's website and check it for updates.
Also, please like/follow our Hoover Elementary Facebook page too!
Hoover Elementary Amazon Wishlists
We are so grateful for the support that all of you are providing our students, staff and families! If you are willing and able, please check out our Amazon wishlist items.
- Snack Closet Wishlist
- Suggested Items: crackers, goldfish, veggie straws, granola bars, pretzels, cheez-its, nutri-grain bars, and pre-popped popcorn.
- Health Office Wishlist
- Staff Lounge Wishlist
- VSC Wishlist
Message from the Nurse's Office
Please send an extra pair of pants and underwear for your child in case there is an accident (bathroom, breakfast/lunch spill, etc.). The health office loves donations of gently used sweatpants and leggings sizes 5-10. We also appreciate new packs of underwear for boys and girls sizes 5-10.
The health office has free at home Covid tests. Email Darlene.Anderson@ahschools.us and we can send them home with your child.
Wondering if your child is well enough to come to school? Click here for more information.
If your child goes to the doctor or dentist, please request a doctor's note and send it with your child for attendance purposes.
Parent Educator and VSC Updates
Parent Educator, Nichol Michaels - March Parent Press - Taking the Chore out of Chores
- Chores are important for kids to have. It teaches kids responsibilities and helps build their independent skills. Unfortunately, some kids don't want to put in the extra work. Starting at a young age, every person in the household should have chores. This shows kids that some tasks are done just because they are part of the family unit and it helps make the household run smoother. Here are some tips and activities for home, to help take the chore out of chores.
Volunteer Service Coordinator, Tina Fletcher - March VSC Newsletter
- Is your child's field trip coming up? Are you wanting to help with the Spring Carnival on May 3rd? Contribute time to Track and Field? Volunteer for activities during the school day?
- These are all big events that we love having volunteers to help with but we need to have a completed Hoover Volunteer Application on file along with a CRHR giving us permission to run a background check for those 18 years and older.
- Did you know you don't have to be an adult to volunteer?
- Yes, some volunteer opportunities require you to be an adult to volunteer for our school. But we do have several ways to volunteer for those who are 12 to 17 years old. Come volunteer as a family for big events like the Spring Carnival.
- Some other ways for teens to volunteer include:
- Workroom- copying, cutting, sorting, etc.
- PTO Childcare
- Spring Carnival
- Movie Nights
- Bingo Nights
- Reading Night, Math Night, and other school led events
- All that is needed is a Hoover Volunteer Application.
- Looking for ways to help our school and already have your forms completed or wanting to contribute to a wishlist for our school? Click this link to see current opportunities and needs!
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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