News and events
January 22, 2023
Character Trait of the Month
Our NEW Character Strong trait for January is PERSEVERANCE. Check out what each grade level is working on!
A Message from the Principal
Hello Hoover Families,
Families who are dropping off in the morning and pick-up in the afternoon, please remember that during these arrival and dismissal times, we are directing traffic to ONLY TURN RIGHT after exiting the parking lot. This is to help keep the traffic flowing and all of our students, staff, and families safe. Also, we ask that if you are parked in the parent lot, please walk to the sidewalk by the main entrance and walk your child to your vehicle. Again, this ensures students are not crossing in front of traffic during this busy time. We appreciate all of you following the procedures.
Here's a peek at this week's events:
- January 25 - American Indian Ed Groups
- January 24-26 - Gr 3-5 Reading and Math MAP Testing Make-ups
- January 26 - Reading Family Night
Hoover Snack Closet:
- Thank you for your continued support in filling our Hoover Snack Closet! We are set for the time being. When we are low, we will reach out for more donations!
Snow Toys:
- With all of this great snow, our students would love any donations of snow toys (plastic shovels, pails, molds, etc) that you are willing to donate. Think "sand toys" that can be used in the snow! I was able to collect some items, but with wear and tear, they are breaking quickly. If you happened to watch the video clip I attached above about PERSEVERANCE, we also had a moment of spoons on the playground too! We are hoping to provide our students with more appropriate snow tools/toys to use so that we end up having a spoon shortage in the lunchroom! :)
Have a wonderful week!
Best,
Mrs. Strusz
Hoover Family Reading Night is THIS THURSDAY!
We can't wait to see all of you this Thursday, January 26th, from 5:30-7:00 for an evening with author Kyle Rawleigh! He will read from his book, Chronicles of the Unicorn Kingdom.
There will be several different reading games to play with your family and friends, a light pizza dinner, and a chance to win a raffle prize for your family. We will also have tables attended by our PTO and The Crooked Lake Library, so make sure to stop and see what's new with them.
RSVP forms are still being accepted, so please send them back to school ASAP!
Save the Date - Kids Heart Challenge is Almost Here!
Our students are getting ready to soar with the American Heart Hero Dragons as they work to BE THE TORCH in the fight against heart disease and stroke!
Mark Your Calendars: February 1st - Kids Heart Challenge begins, and Kristi O'Keefe from the American Heart Association will be here to kick things off. BUT you can join the adventure today!
- Register and earn your FREE torch wristband.
- Raise $150 before Feb. 1st, and you will receive “Frankie,” our collector Heart Hero, and be recognized during the assembly.
- Complete Finn’s Mission and help the AHA achieve their goal of 1.8 million families learning Hands only CPR.
Thank you for your support of this service-learning experience. Together, we are igniting a life-saving torch and changing lives. Please contact to Mr. White (andrew.white@ahschools.us) or Mrs. Spark (kirsten.spark@ahschools.us) with any questions.
CRHS FAB Lab Open House
Coon Rapids High School invites our Hoover students to attend any and all of their FAB Lab Open Houses during the month of January. You will get exposure to 3D printing, lasers, Robotics arms, vinyl printing, and sublimation printing.
CRHS FAB Lab is open during the month of January from 6:00-8:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays:
- Jan. 24, 26, and 31
Parent Educator, VSC, and PTO Updates
Volunteer Service Coordinator, Nicole Kunza - January 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, February 7th 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 Services
FREE dental work for children on February 3rd and 4th at Volunteer Dental Clinics across the state.
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.
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 Update
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
- January 30 - ACCESS Testing Starts
- February 1st - Kids Heart Challenge Kickoff
- February 6-10 - "I Love to Read" Spirit Week and CR Lions Club Book Distribution
- February 7 - PTO Meeting
- February 16, 21, 23 - Conferences
- February 20 - NO SCHOOL - PRESIDENT’S DAY
- February 21 - NO SCHOOL - STAFF PD DAY
- March 10 - NO SCHOOL - STAFF PLANNING DAY
- March 13-17 - NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
- March 20 - NO SCHOOL - STAFF PD DAY
- April 4, 5, 17-20 - MTAS Testing
- April 7 - NO SCHOOL - STAFF PD DAY
- April 18-19 - Reading MCA Testing
- April 19-21 - Dental Sealants Program Onsite
- April 20-21 - Reading MCA Testing Make-ups
- April 25-26 - Math MCA Testing
- April 27-28 - Math MCA Testing Make-ups
- May 2-3 - Science MCA Testing
- May 4-5 - Science MCA Testing Make-ups
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