The Hoffman Hum - 2/14/25

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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!

Today was a lot of fun! We had our classroom Valentine's Day parties. Thank you to the PTA and parent volunteers that made these classroom parties happen! Below, are some pictures from today's festivities.

I want to make sure everyone is aware of some important upcoming events...

• Presidents' Day - This Monday (February 17th) is Presidents' Day and so there is no school.
• Family Literacy Night - Wednesday, March 6th - See more information below
• STEM Night - Wednesday, March 12 - See more information below

Luke Larmee

Hoffman School Principal

llarmee@glenview34.org

Join us for an evening of activity stations with teachers, food trucks, PTA book fair and our amazing Hoffman and Henking community! Bring your family, bring you friends!

March 6th, 2025 5:30-7:00

Get ready for an interactive, hands-on STEM adventure! The GEF-sponsored STEM Nights are fast approaching, with experiences in March (HE & HO), April (LY & PR), and May (WB & GG). These nights offer an unforgettable opportunity for our D34 K-5 students and their families to explore the incredible world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Our first STEM Night will be held at Springman, supporting the Hoffman/Henking community on March 12 from 5:30 p.m to 7:00 p.m. By the end of next week, an online sign-up will be available to reserve your family's spot. With limited space, registration will be required to ensure every family gets the opportunity to engage in these exciting learning experiences. The registration link for HE & HO will be shared soon! Keep on the lookout to sign up and join us for this amazing experience!

The upcoming Hoffman Book Fair will be held in the Hoffman Gym from March 3-5. Here is what to expect that week!

Monday, March 3

• During school: Students preview books and create wishlists with their classes (no purchases)
• After school: Open for purchases 2:45 PM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday, March 4

• Open all day: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Students can shop during school hours
• Special Event: Literacy Night 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday, March 5

• Open 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Students can shop during school hours

Book Fair Payment Options

• Cash, Credit Card, Apple Pay, and eWallet (digital payment account)

Setting Up eWallet

• Available starting February 10
• Visit: scholastic.com/bf/hoffmanelementaryschool
• Follow the setup instructions on the website
• Details will be sent home via flyer

Online Shopping

• Available March 3-16
• Same website: scholastic.com/bf/hoffmanelementaryschool

Want to Help? We need volunteers! Sign up to:

• Help at the Book Fair
• Provide teacher breakfast/snacks for while they browse (drop off by 2/28)

If you have any questions, please reach out to the PTA. We look forward to seeing you at the Book Fair!

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! NEW: A drink ticket is included for every gala ticket purchased!

Help make our event even more special! We are currently seeking high-quality items for our auction, and we have limited sponsorship opportunities still available. This is a wonderful chance for local businesses and community members to support our schools while gaining visibility at our event. If you'd like to contribute an auction item or learn more about becoming an event sponsor, please contact Michelle Greenhaw at vicepresident@hehopta.org. Your support helps make a lasting impact on our students' educational experience!

Do you have a student who is creative and full of school spirit? The HE/HO Yearbook Committee is accepting entries to the Yearbook Cover Contest! Winning artwork will be displayed in the 2024-25 Henking and Hoffman yearbooks.

All kindergarten through fifth-grade students may participate. Entries must adhere to the following rules:

• Artwork MUST be original, hand drawn by the student and not copied, traced or computer generated. Exception: If a student wants to use the school logo in their artwork, they may cut and paste or trace the school logo onto the paper.
• Artwork must be prepared on a blank 8 ½ x 11-inch piece of white copy paper.
• No paper with lines or graphics.
• Artwork must display vertically, not horizontally.
• Colored pencils and markers work best.
• Use the space on the paper effectively. Have a central component and try to fill the page.
• Use appropriate words and imagery.
• Write the student’s and homeroom teacher’s name on the back of the entry in pencil.

Please have your student bring their entry to school where it will be submitted to the front desk staff. The overall winners will have their artwork displayed on the front cover of each 2024-25 yearbook.

Join us for a delicious way to support the Henking & Hoffman PTA! On Wednesday, February 19th, from 5-9 PM, visit the Chipotle located at 8488 W Golf Rd in Niles. Whether you order online for pickup using code X8XTFZM or present the code when ordering in-store, 25% of your purchase will be donated to our PTA. Your participation helps fund important programs and resources for our schools and students. Every burrito makes a difference!

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 2/10! Reserve your seats today!

Already bought your game tickets? Don't forget to Buy Raffle Tickets for the High Five Line!

You and your family can win an opportunity to "High Five" the Chicago Wolves Hockey team at the start of the game! Winning tickets (one per family) will be pulled until five families are selected with a maximum of 22 people total. The raffle will close February 21st at 5:30pm and winners will be notified via email thirty minutes after, at 6pm, with details. Please direct any questions to Julie Young via fundraising@hehopta.org.

Help us stock the staff lounges!

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

February

2/17/25 - No School - President's Day

2/28/25 - No School - Parent Teacher Conferences

March

3/3/25 - 3/5/25 - Hoffman Book Fair

3/4/25 - Literacy Night

3/7/25 - Report cards are viewable for families

3/7/25 - Casino Night - Spring Benefit

3/12/25 - Hoffman/Henking STEM night at Springman

3/19/25 - Hoffman Spring Choir Concert

3/24/25-3/28/25 - Spring Break - No School

M, T, R, F

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