Friday, May 25, 2018

5.25.18

Dear Hoover Rockets,

We hope everyone has a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!
Reminder that there is NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY!

3rd Grade Field Trip

Our 3rd Grade students went to Jiffy on Tuesday and got a plant tour and some take home samples.  Thank you to our parents that accompanied them on the trip and thank you to our PTA for supporting the transportation portion of the Field Trip.



Hoover Music Concert June 4th

Mark you calendars for the Hoover Outdoor Music Concert.  The students will be performing at the following times:
6:00-6:30  Kindergarten and First Grade
6:30-7:00 Second and Third Grade
7:00-7:30 Fourth Grade

The concert will be taking place on the East Side of the building behind the 4th grade hallway.  Students should arrive and sit with their families on blankets and lawn chairs in the grass.  Mr. Turner and Ms. Sato will call specific grade levels up to the main stage area at the appropriate times.  All Hoover Rockets will be participating in the concert.  
We will have an area marked off for blanket seating and for lawn chair seating. Thank you for seating in the correct area.  We want to make sure every Hoover Rocket can be seen by their families.  Dogs and alcohol are not permitted on school grounds.
 
We had a great turn out and response last year!  We are expecting a larger crowd, so please plan accordingly. Don't forget we will have Kona Ice and a food truck here so you don't have to cook dinner just bring some cash. Hoover will be getting a percentage back! Thanks for your support in making this an amazing night for our Hoover Rockets! 

Rocket Pad

The School Store will be closing on Thursday, May 31st for the year.  Thank you to Ms. Charochak and Mrs. Hawker for all your leadership with our Student Council this year!


Did you know that you can stop the summer reading slide?  Please see below for various opportunities to keep your children's brains physically, academically, and social-emotionally active during the summer months!  If your child received an Individual Reading Improvement Plan this list and the accompanying links serve as your summer read at home /support plan.  
CAPSTONE INTERACTIVE E-BOOKS
Roosevelt Elementary school has a collection of e-books that are free to our students.  Visit Capstone Interactive to see how to login and access these books.
i-READY and RAZ KIDS (Some classes had an account)
Until early August students can still take advantage of their i-Ready reading/math licenses(as applicable) and their RAZ KIDS account(all students).  Contact your child's teacher if you don't have login information for home.

LIVONIA PARKS AND RECREATION WEBSITE
Livonia Parks and Recreation Website

LIVONIA PTSA SUPPORTS EARLY LITERACY
  • Livonia PTSA Council and Livonia Public Library have partnered together to provide Early Literacy Volunteers to assist elementary students (grades K-5) in Livonia Public Schools with reading and other literacy skills during the summer.
  • ELVs is currently enrolling children who need additional reading assistance that are interested, and, whose families are willing to commit to at least one day a week for the duration of the program.  
  • If you are concerned about your child's reading progress please consider participating in this excellent (and FREE) opportunity for additional support during the summer at our city's beautiful (and air conditioned) Public Library!  
LIVONIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Visit http://livoniapubliclibrary.org to see what is going on this summer at the Livonia Public Library.
LIVONIA YMCA
Visit Livonia YMCA to view the selection of events and activities at the Livonia YMCA.
MSU SUMMER SLIDE INFORMATION
Take some time to review the following information from Michigan State University that provides information on Summer Slide and some great resources to fill your child’s summer with fun and resources to keep their brains learning.  
MSU Summer Slide Information 

PBS KIDS BADGES
Take virtual field trips this summer and earn virtual badges through PBS kids.  Visit PBS Virtual Badges for more information.

STUDENTS HELPING STUDENTS
Students in grades K and 1 who were on an Individual Reading Improvement Plan(I-RIP) have received invitations to our Students Helping Students summer literacy program.

TUTOR LIST
The tutor list contacts names of certified teachers who are eligible to tutor students in various grades and subjects. LPS does not control fees.
Thank you for all your contributions for the Hoover Walk-a-thon!  We are looking forward to seeing the students dunk Mr. Tony, Mrs. Linn, Mrs. Bice and Mr. O in the Dunk Tank!
May 28                No School Memorial Day
May 30                 11:30 Fire Drill 
May 31                 Kindergarten Orientation, Nuts About Science
June 1                   Field Day
June 4                   Outdoor Music Concert
June 5                   Field Day Rain Day
June 8                  4th Grade Diamond Jack River Tour Field Trip
June 8                  3rd Grade Bowling Field Trip
June 11                3rd Trimester Ends
June 11                1st Grade Bowling Field Trip
June 12                4th Grade Fairway Farms Swim Party
June 14               Half Day Dismissal 12:10
June 15               Half Day Dismissal 12:10 LAST DAY
Sept. 4                 First Day of the 18/19 School Year
Dec. 24-Jan 4     Winter Recess
April 1-5             Spring Break