Friday, December 23, 2016

Happy Holidays!

Hello Hoover Rockets,

Thank you for supporting the Hoover Candy Cane Sale.  We raised money for our Helping Hearts Fund.  The Student Council Students enjoy selling the Candy Canes and counting back change.

We had great flavors to pick from!

Ms. Charochak, Mrs. Hawker and some Candy Cane Shoppers.


Hat Day was a lot of fun at Hoover last week.  This is a picture of Mrs. Christensen's class sporting their hats.






Mr. O'Loughlin taught the students Holiday Glow Ball.  Bowling with lights.  Thanks Mr. O.


Did you know that some of our classrooms are trying Flexible Seating this year?  Flexible classrooms give students a choice in what kind of learning space works best for them, and helps them to work collaboratively, communicate, and engage in critical thinking.  There are a variety of extra seats in the classroom besides the standard chair.  Students can choose where they would like to sit while they work for a designated amount of time.  For example, during math, in Mrs.Skibinski's class, the girls chose to sit in these seats. 
During writing time, they might select a different style of seating perhaps a stool or a bean bag chair.  


Ms. Stack has purchased stools and has made stools with cushions for students to use while they work at their table or the Guided Reading Table.  
Since implementing flexible classrooms, Ms. Stack and Mrs.Skibinski have noticed that:
  • Their students seem happier and more engaged.
  • Their students are participating more and having more invigorating conversations.
  • Their students are choosing seats that work best for their individual needs.
Ms. Stack made these stools herself!
Ms. Stack bought these stools at IKEA!



Thank you to our Masterworks Volunteers who come into classrooms and teach our Hoover Rockets about a variety of art.  This week I saw Mr. Hilling in Mrs. Lipinski's room discussing impressionism.  Thank you Mr. Hilling.

1/9 First Day Back
1/10 Hearing Re-screenings
1/11 PTA Meeting 1:00
1/13 Skate Night 6:00-8:00 p.m.
1/16 No School MLK Day
1/26 & 1/27 Star Lab
1/27 Crazy Hair Spirit Day