Saturday, March 3, 2018

3.3.18

Hello Hoover Rockets,

Rescheduled Events

Book Character Spirit Day has been rescheduled for March 9th.  Students can dress as their favorite Character or wear a shirt with a character or book title.  Students should not be any props to carry with their outfit.  No toy weapons please.

Book Bingo Night has been rescheduled for March 15th at 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Kindergarten Parent Information Night 

Kindergarten Parent Information Night is Wednesday, March 7, 2018 from 6-7:00 p.m.  This is an opportunity for parents to learn about Hoover, our Kindergarten Program and take a tour of the building. 

Battle of the Books  

We have 187 students participating in Battle of the Books.  On Monday the students met their coach and got their first book to read.  The students are very excited to read and study for the Battle which will be on March 28th.

Skibinski Wax Museum

Ms. Skibinski's class held their Wax Museum on Wednesday.  The students did an amazing job reciting their knowledge. 
Princess Diana
King Tut

Mae Jemison

Did you know that Ms. Fortier was awarded the distinguished Staff award for Hoover at the PTSA Founders Day Dinner and Mrs. Haberlack was awarded the distinguished parent award?  Congratulations to both of them for all their hard word, time and dedication that they give to Hoover.


Box Tops
Thank you for sending 7,599 Box Tops. Thank you to the parent volunteers who counted all those Box Tops.

Here are the winning classes for each grade level:
Moritz-907
Neville-420
Flak-506
Cowher-968
Skibinski-582

DEARBORN BRAND MEATS ARE BACK!  If you are interested in ordering a variety of delicious meats, such as ham, sausage, turkey, hot dogs, jerky (and much more), catalogs will be in your students backpack early next week.   All order forms and payments must be turned in on or before Wednesday, March 14th.   Checks are to be made payable to the HOOVER PTA.  Your purchased items will be available for pick up on Wednesday, March 28th from 3:00pm – 5:00pm at Hoover Elementary.   

Thank you for supporting your Hoover Rocket with this PTA fundraiser.

Book Bingo: Calling all book lovers!! Book Bingo will be March 15th from 6-7 pm. This fun FREE night offers bingo, popcorn and book prizes. Come on out to Hoover and help us kick off March is Reading Month.
Do you have some books around your house that are collecting dust? We are welcoming gently used book donations, children's books, cookbooks, fiction and non-fiction novels. We look forward to seeing you and your family for a fun night out. 
Science Fair: Hoover Science Fair 2018 Kick off Assembly will be Monday, March 5th. Every grade level will participate in the assembly and information will be sent home Monday, March 5th with specific details about the Science Fair. This science fair is optional for all students, but we are hopeful that our AMAZING Hoover Rockets will be excited to take on this challenge. Your interest and encouragement will help to make this a valuable learning experience for your child. Families with multiple Hoover students are welcome to work on a Hoover Science Fair project together. The Science Fair will be held this year in conjunction with the Art Fair and Ice Cream Social during the evening on
Thursday, April 26th.
March 7               Magic of Reading Assembly
March 7               KG Parent Information Night for new families 6-7:00 p.m.
March 9              1/2 Day Dismissal 12:10 End of 2nd Trimester Work Day in the PM for staff
March 9               Book Character Spirit Day
March 13             PTA Meeting 1:00 p.m.
March 15             Book Bingo Night 6-7:00 p.m.
March 16             Guest Reader Day
March 16             Report Cards Go Home
March 19             Janis Wax Museum
March 20             DTE Assembly 4th Graders
March 20             Tornado Drill 2:15
March 20             Parent Literacy Night 6-7:00 p.m.
March 21             Jim Basketball Jones Assembly
March 22             Spring Pictures
March 22             Skate Night
March 23             YMAD Project Due
March 26             Fortier and Cannell Field Trip to Scrap Box
March 27             Cowher Field Trip to Scrap Box
March 28             Battle of the Books
March 30-April 6  No School Spring Break
April 10               PTA Meeting 7:00 p.m.
April 13               Spirit Day Gum Day
April 14               Martian Marathon