Principal's Message
Dear Hoover families,
I hope you are having a great Monday! I wanted to give you some news regarding masks and some other important issues, this newsletter will be brief, appreciate if you can read thoroughly!
Conferences
Are happening this week (March 14-18). During conference week, students will be dismissed with the minimum day schedule (Thursday schedule) please make a note it.
Thanks again for all you do to support your students, here are some suggested questions for you to use during your conferences.
1. How do you best prefer to communicate with teachers? (Email? Phone? Text? Notes?)
2. What do you see as my child’s strengths?
3. What do you think are the academic challenges for my child?
4. What would you do if my child were struggling academically with something?
5. How is my child doing socially?
6. How do you support kids in their social development? For example, how do you address challenges that happen in the classrooms?
7. Is my child on grade level for reading? What about math, science and writing?
8. How does the school handle standardized testing and prep for those tests?
9. Can we talk more about your homework policy and how my child is doing with homework?
10. What can I do at home to support my student?
The following links can help in supporting students at home with ELA and or Math
Masks are now optional
As of Monday, March 14th, 2022, and according to the new health guidance given by the State of California, the Redwood City School District will move from "requiring" masks for students and employees, to "strongly recommending" that masks be used in school settings. Hoover will continue to offer Covid testing weekly and will continue to follow Covid protocols in case of an infection. We also ask you to be vigilant and keep you child at home if he/she happens to be syntomatic.
Pick up and drop off times for this week, see bell schedule
Dress Code
Thank you for ensuring that your child is following dress code as well, I have seen an increase in the number of students who are wearing them, please continue to help us ensure that the dress code is being followed. Should you need to have additional uniforms, you may contact the Family Center, or contact Ms. Ixchel Baltazar at ibaltazar@rcsdk8.net. We've made a tremendous effort to get extra uniforms this year, so please make use of them.
Tutoring/Homework help for students 3-5 grade
Please click on the following link
Regards,
Director Carranza
Registration:
Registration has begun for incoming TKs and kinder students for school year 22-23, it is very important that you visit the following page to get more information on what needs to be done to complete this task.
Please stay connected with your teachers, communication and team work is super important for success! You may also connect with the Hoover admin team at:
rcarranza@rcsdk8.net (Ramiro Carranza/Principal)
lguzman@rcsdk8.net (Lupe Guzman/Assistant Principal/Middle School)
jthompson@rcsdk8.net (Julie Thompson/Assistant Principal/Tk-5th grade)
Community School Information
For information about resources and events, please contact Ms. Ixchel Baltazar at ibaltazar@rcsdk8.net. For information on upcoming events and more, please visit us at school website, our Facebook page, and our YouTube channel.
ELPAC ASSESSMENTS CONTINUE AT HOOVER
(ELPAC-English Language Proficiency Assessment for California) is a mandated state test that is used to determine English language proficiency (ELP). The assessments is given every year to students whose primary language is one other than English.
Click on the link below to access resources that will help your child practice for the test.
I-READY ASSESSMENT IS ALSO TAKING PLACE! for more informtion, please click on this link
MORE COVID INFORMATION
Parents, please be aware that there have been recent changes and updated to the Pandemic Recovery Framework, please take the time to read and note those changes.
In order to test, you MUST register, one time registration needed, if you are already registered, there is no need to register again. I highly encourage you to register your child at the following link: Registration for Free Covid Testing.
Here are some other testing options available through the San Mateo County
...and some COVID resources to have as well
San Mateo County Health's Website Includes Information About COVID
March is Women's History Month
Click the link to get information and resources
Upcoming Events:
March 14-18 Parent/teacher conferences/minimum days for the entire week.
March 25th, Minimum Day/Thursday scheduled
March 28-April 1st, Spring Break
April 4th, first day back for students
HOOVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Email: Hoover@rcsdk8.net
Website: https://www.rcsdk8.net/hoover
Location: 701 Charter Street, Redwood City, CA 94061
Phone: 650-482-2408
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HooverElementaryRedwoodCity/
