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September 10, 2023
Character Trait of the Month
Our Character Strong trait for September is RESPECT. Check out what each grade level is working on!
A Message from the Principal
Hello Hoover Families,
We had a wonderful first week of school welcoming our 1st-5th grade students back. Our Kindergarten students joined us later in the week in shifts. All of our Kindergarten students will join us tomorrow - it will be a great day!
Students will use our new Take Home Folders tomorrow, Monday, September 11th. All students will receive one, and our goal is to build a strong and effective communication process with our families. Please look through the folders nightly with your student(s) and ensure it is returned back to school daily. Replacement folders will be available to purchase for $3.00.
Thank you to those who have reviewed our Hoover Student/Family Handbook. There are updates to the following items this year at Hoover (aligned with the district's guidelines). Cell Phone, Smart Watches, and Electronic Devices (pg. 13) and Classroom and Birthday Celebrations (pg. 12).
Best,
Mrs. Strusz
Remembering 9/11
Monday, September 11, is the 22nd anniversary of 9/11, a day of historic significance for our nation. On September 11, 2001, the United States was attacked, and nearly 3,000 American citizens lost their lives.
Please take time to reflect on those we lost and those who risked their lives to save others. This day also serves as a reminder of the appreciation for the people who work hard to keep us safe and protect our freedom every day. Thank you.
Important Reminders
- Please say your goodbyes and give hugs before dropping off at school or at the main door. We will have staff available to help walk students into school and get them to their classrooms.
- All guests to Hoover must have an ID and be scanned in before entering the building.
- Parents/Guardians picking up students during the school day will be asked for ID and to wait in the vestibule until the student meets them there.
- 3:30 p.m. is the cut-off for students to be picked up/dismissed from school by a parent/guardian. Please plan accordingly to communicate with the teacher or the main office about this change.
- If you have questions about bus transportation for your student(s), please call the district transportation office at 763.506.1125.
- Absence Reporting - Please call our Attendance Line at 763.506.2806 to report any absences that your child(ren) will be out of school every day.
- Don't forget to return your Summer Express Activity Book completed certificates to your teacher to receive a special reward!
Daily Drop-Off/Pick-Up Procedures
- Stay in your car and keep pulling forward. Students will walk to your car with the guidance of staff.
- Have students exit/enter your vehicles on the passenger/sidewalk side to avoid walking in the parking lot. I know this part is not easy due to many factors (other children in the car/carseats, etc), but this is very important for safety reasons.
- Please park first if you want to walk your student to/from the main door. Do not exit your car while in the drop-off/pick-up line. Do not have your student cross traffic to walk to you in the parking lot.
- When exiting the parking lot during arrival/dismissal times, please ONLY TURN RIGHT. This is to keep the traffic flow moving smoothly and to keep staff directing traffic safely.
- THANK YOU for your help with this process to keep our students and staff safe!
Free School Meals
Starting Sept. 5, 2023, every student may receive one breakfast and one lunch at no cost during the school year. The state’s Free School Meals program will cover the cost of one breakfast meal and one lunch meal for every student daily, however the cost of a la carte items, such as milk, other drinks, or extra meal items will not be covered. Students will need to have funds in their meal accounts to purchase any additional food items.
If your family needs access to any other educational benefits available to your student, please visit ahschools.us/freereduced to complete an application.
The enrollment window for the 2023 Applications for Educational Benefits begins Aug. 1, 2023.
Anoka-Hennepin asks that ALL families complete an online application to provide additional school funding to support all students in the district. By filling out this application, your school can earn funding and you can save money.
Educational benefits include:
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Athletics fees: Eligible students may qualify for fees to be waived or reduced.
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SAT, ACT, AP Fees: Students may be eligible for discounted fees for academic tests
and some lab fees.
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Other high school activities: Students may qualify for discounts on speech, debate,
theater, band and others.
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Additional benefits and cost savings: Chromebook device protection, Comcast Internet
Essentials discount, Amazon Prime membership discounts, discounted bus fares with Metro Transit, Xcel Energy account assistance, discounts at museums and theaters.
Hoover Spiritwear
We apologize for the confusion at Open House and accessing the link to order. Our vendor created a new link, so please disregard the flier in the Open House folder. The updated link is below. Last day to order will be Tuesday, September 19th!
Parent Educator, VSC, and PTO Updates
Parent Educator, Nichol Michaels - September's Parent Press - Routines
Volunteer Service Coordinator, Tina Fletcher - September Hoover VSC Newsletter (coming soon!)
PTO - Hoover PTO would love to increase participation! ALL parents/guardians are welcomed 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!
Also, please like/follow our Hoover Elementary Facebook page too!
Come Work with Us!
Looking for a Community Curriculum Advisory Committee Member (CCAC)
- CCAC Purpose
- CCAC Dates
- If you are interested, please send me an email.
Upcoming Events
- Tuesday, September 12th, 6:30-7:30 pm - PTO Meeting
Friday, September 15th-30th - PTO Fundraiser (more info coming this week)
Wednesday, September 20th - PTO Restaurant Fundraiser at Panera Bread
Monday, September 25th - Picture Day (fliers will be sent home this week)
Thursday, September 28th - PTO Back-to-School Bingo Event
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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