News and events
May 8, 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,
Help us CELEBRATE our AMAZING Hoover Staff & Teachers this week, May 8th-12th, by dressing in the spirit-day attire for each day this week!
We also have additional fun things planned for our staff and teachers throughout the week. If you would like to donate a treat, gift cards, or gift baskets to be raffled off, please reach out to our Volunteer Service Coordinator, Nicole Kunza, at nicole.kunza@ahschools.us.
You can also show appreciation by adding a note of thanks to this link to a Kuddo Board for our staff and teachers!
Here's a peek at this week's events:
- May 8-12 - Staff and Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 9 - PTO Meeting (6:30 pm - 7:30 pm; In-Person and Virtual - meet.google.com/qom-cqrp-rsz; Child care provided)
- May 10 - Spring Bus Evacuation Drill (Before School)
- May 12 - Hoover School Carnival (5:30 pm - 8:00 pm)
- May 19 - Track & Field Day - Information Flyer and a REMINDER that students should wear tennis shoes for PE days (no sandals, slides, crocs, etc.)
Best,
Mrs. Strusz
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.
Hoover Highlights 🌟
Student Growth Recognition - May 8th School Board Meeting:
The following students will be recognized for the academic growth they achieved in Reading, Math, or EL during the 2021-2022 school year, at the school board meeting on Monday, May 8th. Congratulations on your hard work and perseverance! We are Hoover Proud!
- Emil A, 2nd-grade in '21-'22
- Brady C, 3rd-grade in '21-'22
- Victoria J, 3rd-grade in '21-'22
- Levi S, 3rd-grade in '21-'22
- Lhasung C 4th-grade in '21-'22
- Victoria D, 4th-grade in '21-'22
- Eric H, 4th-grade in '21-'22
- Parker H, 4th-grade in '21-'22
- Carter M 4th-grade in '21-'22
- Kailyn V, 4th-grade in '21-'22
- Nathaniel V, 4th-grade in '21-'22
Germ Busters - Kindergarten Hand Hygiene:
Our Kindergarten students got down and dirty with the ins and outs of washing their hands - the right way! With the help of a grant funded by AHEF, Germ Busters - Kindergarten Hand Hygiene was made possible! Thank you to our school nurse, Michelle Erickson, for bringing this opportunity to our Hoover students!
World Arts Celebration Family Night:
What a wonderful turnout for our World Arts Celebration on April 27th! We had almost 300 people in attendance this year. We had professional Taiko Drummers, our very own student choir showcased their beautiful voices, and we wrapped it up with our Multi-Cultural fashion show.
Crooked Lake Library Showcasing 4th-Grade Student Artwork:
Some of our Hoover 4th-grade students' drawings of "Koi Fish" will be on display during the month of May in the display case at the Crooked Lake Library (11440 Crooked Lake Boulevard NW). Visit the library during open hours to see the beautiful artwork!
Volunteer Opportunities at Hoover
You still have time to sign-up to help out or donate gift basket items and game prizes for our Hoover Carnival on Friday, May 12th!
Carnival Opportunities:
- Carnival Volunteer Sign-Up
- Carnival Gift Basket Donations Sign-Up
- Carnival Game Prize Donation Sign-Up
Track and Field Volunteering Opportunities:
Hoover PTO Carnival Raffle Tickets
The SPRING CARNIVAL event is back and will take place on Friday, May 12th, 5:30-8:00 pm. We can’t wait to see all of our Hoover families.
Important Raffle Information:
- Check the Hoover PTO Facebook page for the latest list of prizes. We have many fantastic raffle prizes including: $500 Best Buy Gift Card, Top Golf $50 Gift Card, 20” Bike, $100 Cabela’s Gift Card, Great Wolf Lodge Tickets, Custom Gift by Corporal Dickey Designs, Urban Air Passes, Bowling Party, various gift baskets, and more!
- Students should return the ticket stubs and money ($20 if they sell the entire book of tickets) in the provided envelope pre-labeled with their name by Friday, May 5th.
- Anyone selling their entire book will receive 10 free game tickets to use at the carnival. Game tickets will be sent home with kids the day of the carnival.
- If students request more raffle tickets, please let your child's teacher know. Any unsold raffle tickets should also be returned by Friday, May 5th.
We appreciate your support for this event. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Hoover PTO at hooverpto@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! The next PTO meeting is Tuesday, May 9th from 6:30-7:30 at Hoover in the Explorations Classroom. All are welcome! Childcare is provided. If you would like to attend virtually - that is an option too!
Health Office Updates
Low Cost Vaccinations Available!
Please see the flyer below for more information.
Concerns with Your Child's Vision or in Need of Glasses?
Are you concerned about your child's vision or in need of glasses? Health Services has partnered with VSP Eyes of Hope which provides a gift certificate for an eye exam and glasses if needed.
Check out this link for more information: https://vspglobal.com/cms/vspglobal-outreach/gift-certificates.html.
If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Erickson at michelle.erickson@ahschools.us or 763-506-2834.
COVID-19 Test Kits Available
COVID-19 test kits are available for students at no cost while supplies last. If you would like test kits sent home with your student(s), please fill out a form, and the kit(s) will be sent home. You can request one kit per child in your household. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Erickson at michelle.erickson@ahschools.us or 763-506-2834.
If you or your child are ill and would like to pick up a test, you can come to the main door and let staff know you are here to pick up COVID-19 test kits.
Winter Weather Updates
Please ensure students have dressed appropriately for the weather - jackets, snow pants, hats, gloves/mittens, and proper shoes/boots. Students will be going out for recess. The guideline for keeping children inside for recess will be zero degrees or 10 degrees below zero wind chill. Accommodations for children with special medical needs can be made with the Health Services office; written documentation from a doctor will be required.
The safety of all students is the priority when determining if schools should stay open in extreme winter weather. The decision to close school is serious, affecting many working families who would have to take a day off work or find daycare on short notice. Read more about where to get information on school closings due to weather and how cold it must be for the school to close.
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.
Upcoming Events
- May 19 - Track and Field Day
- May 24 - 4th & 5th Grade STEMH Twins Game Field Experience
- May 26 - Track and Field Day (Rain Make-Up Day)
- May 29 - NO SCHOOL - District Closed /Memorial Day
- May 31 - Muffins in the Morning Family Event
- 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
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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