The Hoffman Hum - 10/4/24
Hoffman School
Email: afranco@glenview34.org
Website: ho.glenview34.org
Location: 2000 Harrison Street, Glenview, IL, USA
Phone: 847-998-5040
Happy October!
I hope everyone is enjoying the changing of seasons as the weather begins to get a little cooler.
The Hoffman staff is looking forward to connecting with you about your children when we hold conferences later this month. We have spent the first several weeks of school getting to know students both academically and socially and are excited to partner with parents to support and challenge our students.
Later this month on Halloween, classrooms will have fall parties, supported by our wonderful PTA. I already have had a few questions regarding Halloween costumes at school so I've included Hoffman's guidelines for Halloween costumes lower in this newsletter. Please help us by following these guidelines to ensure our students have a positive experience on that day. Also, please do not send students to school with candy to distribute.
Have a great weekend!
Luke Larmee
Hoffman School Principal
In order to help our students enjoy this holiday in a safe manner, please observe the following guidelines for their time at school. Remember that costumes should be simple and fun in nature, and easy for a child to get on and off without adult assistance.
- Students may bring their costumes to school in a bag, to change into later in the day.
- No weapons (real or look alike) this includes swords, guns, knives, lasers, etc.
No costume masks that cover the entire face (we want to be able to identify students)
- Costumes should not depict violence or gore.
Aerosol spray cans (hair spray, hair color, etc.) are not permitted in school
Costumes should avoid portraying violent characters such as Killer Clowns, “Jason”, axe-‐murderers, etc.
The District will be hosting its first ever Latin American and Hispanic Heritage Celebration on October 15 from 5:30-7:30pm at Attea Middle School 2500 Chestnut Ave, with a showcase of performances. Any students, families, or staff who identify from this community are invited to participate! Show your talents - music, dance, juggling, whatever it is! Or join as a volunteer, to prepare for the event, host an info table, display your art, etc. If you are interested in participating or supporting this event please fill out this form. Anyone can come and enjoy the show!
Email Sylvia (sgorskiduarte@glenview34.org) or Florrie (frierachapa@glenview34.org) with any questions!
Donate to Classroom Party Funds Today!
We're excited to share some positive changes to our classroom party program for this school year! Your generous support has always been the heart of these joyful events, and we're grateful for your continued involvement.
To streamline the process and ensure every class benefits equally, we've made a few simple adjustments:
- You can now contribute directly to the PTA's party fund.
- Your donations will be evenly distributed across your child's grade level.
- We suggest a contribution of $20 per child, which you can easily make by clicking the button below.
This new approach replaces the previous room parent collection method. If you prefer, you're welcome to donate via cash or check (payable to HE/HO PTA). Simply send it in an envelope marked with your child's teacher's name to the school's front office.
Your support by October 18, 2024, would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping us create memorable celebrations for our children!
BOOK FAIR
This year's Henking Book Fair will be from 10/9 to 10/11! The online fair and eWallet are now available here! Mark your calendars for Family Bingo Night on 10/10. We will be selling new styles of spirit wear at the Book Fair as well!
Sign up to volunteer via the button below!
Check out the online fair and load eWallets
Enter the Yearbook Cover Contest
Do you have a student who is creative and full of school spirit? The yearbook committee is now accepting entries to the Yearbook Cover Contest. Winning artwork will be displayed in the 2024-25 Henking and Hoffman yearbooks. Please have your student bring their entry to school where it will be submitted to the front desk staff.
The rules (below) are meant to be simple and easy to follow. All kindergarten- through fifth-grade students may participate.
- Artwork must be original and not computer generated
- Colored pencils and markers work best. Younger students may want to consider cutting and pasting the school logo at the center of the page
- Artwork should be submitted on a blank 8 ½ x 11-inch piece of white copy paper. No paper with lines
- Artwork must be done vertically, not horizontally
- Write the student’s and teacher’s name on the back of the entry in pencil
- Use the space on the paper effectively. Have a central component and try to fill the page
- Please use appropriate words and imagery
- All work MUST be student produced
The overall winners will have their artwork displayed on the front cover of each 2024-25
yearbook.
2024-25 Hoffman yearbooks are now on sale! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to purchase these amazing books full of special memories. Two free personalized pages are included so don’t forget to add your own photos! Purchase before October 25 to save 10%. New this year: Families can purchase additional yearbooks to donate to Hoffman for distribution. Hoffman Purchase Link
October
10/13/24 - Witches Ride (PTA Fundraiser)
10/14/24 - Picture Retakes
10/15, 10/16, & 10/17 - Fifth Grade GogAT Testing
10/17/24 - Fire Safety Classroom Visits from the Glenview Fire Department
10/18/24 - No School (Parent Teacher Conferences)
10/31/24 - Classroom Fall Parties
November
11/5/24 - No School (Election Day)
11/8/24 - Hoffman High Five Friday
11/8/24 - PTA Meeting at Henking
