News and events

October 13, 2024

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• Kindergarten

• First Grade

• Second Grade

• Third Grade

• Fourth Grade

• Fifth Grade

Hello Hoover Families,

We only have three days of school this week, but they are full of many learning experiences! The weather is also cooling down a bit, so please help your student(s) dress in layers so they are warm and comfortable throughout the day.

As we head into a four-day weekend later this week, I hope all of you are able to take some time to unwind and spend time with your family and loved ones, making happy memories. As the weekend closes and students get ready for school next week, please help our students get a good night's sleep so they are rested when they return. That rest and structure will help students be more successful at school. We greatly appreciate your support with this.

This Week's Events:

• Monday, October 14 - Indigenous Peoples' Day

• Monday, October 14 - American Indian Ed Groups Starts

• Down Syndrome Spirit Week

• Monday, October 14 - Crazy Socks Day
• Tuesday, October 15 - Blue and Yellow Attire Day
• Wednesday, October 16 - Hat Day

• Tuesday, October 15 - Gr 5 STEMH Onsite Field Experience - Exploradome

• Tuesday, October 15 - Fall Conferences (4:30-8:30 w/6:30-8:30 Virtual Conferences)

• Wednesday, October 16 - Fire Drill #3 (of 5)

• Thursday, October 17-Friday, October 18 - No School/MEA

We have the following position open at Hoover. Click on the position for more information:

• Literacy Intervention Teacher (LIT) - Part time and teaching license required
• Special Education Para - Full time, 6.5 hours w/benefits

Best,

Mrs. Strusz

P.S. In case you missed the last Hoover Family Updates. Click here to view.

• Tuesday, October 22 - Fall Picture Retakes

• Wednesday, October 23 - Gr 5 Orchestra Hall Field Trip

• Friday, October 25 - Kindness Posters Due

• Friday, November 1 - Classroom Fall Festival Celebrations

• Friday, November 1 - Veterans Day Posters Due

• Friday, November 1 - Yearbook Cover Contest Due

• Monday, November 4 - PTO Fundraiser Parent Pick-up 5:30-7 pm

• Tuesday, November 5 - No School - General Elections/Staff PD Day

• Friday, November 8 - Gr 4 STEMH Bakken Museum Offsite Field Experience

• Monday, November 11 - Veterans Day Assembly (3:00-3:30)

• Thursday, November 21 - Math Family Night

• Friday, November 22 - End of Tri 1

• Monday, November 25-Friday, November 29 - No Schools for Students

• 11/25 - Staff PD Day

• 11/26 - Staff Planning/Grading Day

• 11/27 - Conference Conversion Day - No staff

• 11/28-11/29 - Holiday/District Closed

Monday, October 14th is Indigenous Peoples' Day. It is a day that we support and honor Native American communities and acknowledge that they were here before many of our families. It is a time to celebrate and learn from Indigenous cultures and people. There are over 570 Native Nations in the U.S. Each Native Nation has their own language and culture, not all Native Americans are the same.

Minnesota is the homeland of the Dakota People, and our state name comes from a Dakota word Mnisota referring to clearwater. Dakota referred to this place as Mnisota Makoce- land of sky tinted water. Anishinaabe people also live in MN, and some of our place names come from Ojibwe language too. For example, the Mississippi River’s name comes from gichi-ziibii meaning Big River. Today, we will learn about Ojibwe and Dakota people, and how we can see their language and culture reflected in this place we call home.

We have one more day of fall conferences. Directions to sign up are below. Please reach out to your student(s)' classroom teacher with any questions.

• Tuesday, October 15th from 4:30-8:30. VIRTUAL option from 6:30-8:30

DIRECTIONS TO SIGN UP:

1. Go to www.Myconferencetime.com/Hoover
2. Click on the name of your student's teacher (if you need multiple conferences, click on the link 'Register for Multiple Time Slots')
3. Select the desired date/time for your conference by clicking ‘Sign Up’
4. All conferences are in-person EXCEPT FOR Tuesday, October 15th from 6:30-8:30.
5. Click ‘Sign Up’
6. After you schedule a conference on-line, the date and time are reserved for you. If you entered your email address correctly, you will receive an email reminder a few days prior to your conference.

Our Book Fair Homepage:

Online store opens October 7

Library Amazon Wishlist

Thank you to those who have supported PTO and Hoover with our fall fundraiser. The fundraiser closes at 11:59 pm on Sunday, October 13th. We are so close to reaching our goal! Please click here for further information.

Veterans Day is fast approaching! This year, we will have an All-School Assembly to learn about Veterans Day on Monday, November 11. We would like to invite any family members who have served to attend our Veterans Day Assembly to be celebrated. If you or a family member are unable to attend, you can still complete and return the invite with the name(s) of those who served and still be recognized in our building. Invites will be sent home the week of October 7th

We are also hosting a Veterans Day Poster Contest for students to enter. Students can draw an important Veteran in their life or create a poster about what Veterans Day means to them. Posters need to be returned to school by due by Friday, November 1st, and selections will be chosen and announced by Wednesday, November 6th. Winners will have the opportunity to present their posters during our Veterans Day Assembly on Monday, November 11. Poster paper and directions will also be sent home (white poster paper and info sheet).

Please reach out to your student's teacher with any questions.

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.

So much is happening at Hoover! Be sure to get your volunteer application completed to stay up to date on all the happenings at Hoover. Don't forget, students can volunteer also at some events!

We have our first field experience coming up in November plus many more throughout the year! Those 18 years or older wanting to chaperone these events must have a volunteer application and background check in at least 2 weeks prior to the event or they will not be eligible to attend!

Sign ups for all these opportunities and more can be found here.

Just a reminder that any volunteer 18 years or older must complete the volunteer application and background check each school year. Those 17 and younger only need to complete the volunteer application each school year.

Thank you so much for all you do for our school!

Please reach out Tina Fletcher, Volunteer Service Coordinator, at Tina.Fletcher@ahschools.us or 763.506.2830 with any questions.

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!

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.