4.27.18

Dear Hoover Rockets,

M-STEP

Our 3rd and 4th grade students will begin taking the M-STEP on Monday!  Please make sure students are at school on time, have had a healthy breakfast and a good night's sleep. 
We will be taking the M-STEP for the next 2 weeks, Monday-Thursday, in the morning.

Art Fair/Science Fair

The building has never looked so nice.  We have amazing artists at Hoover.  The hallways are colorful and vibrant.  The Science Fair projects were so interesting!  We learned a lot about slime, dish soap, braids, food coloring, mold and bacteria. Thank you to Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Testa for a wonderful Science Fair.

Lansing

Mrs. Larabell and Ms. Janis' class had a great time in Lansing this week.

Impression Five Hands On Museum

Field Trip Dads

Mrs. Larabell's class with Laura Cox

Did you know that our first grade Hoover Rockets are writing opinion letters to adults?  While observing in Mrs. Horgan's classroom I saw students learning about the "greeting", "body" and "closing" to a letter.  In my mailbox I received 5 letters from her class.  Here are some examples:

I have an idea.  I think we should get more games on the computers.  One reason is because some games are boring.  Another reason is because we can learn more.

Mrs. Linn I have an idea!  I think we need a day off every Monday.  One reason is because you can read your guided reading book.  Another reason is because you can tack a nap and refresh your mind.  My third reason is because you can help your mom and dad to clean up.  I think we need a day off every Monday.

Spirit Wear

Looking to buy new Hoover Spirit Wear? It can now be purchased from Sports Hut. They offer a huge selection of products and ship directly to your home. Please visit www.hooverspiritwear.com for more information.

Upcoming May 2018 PTA dates to remember:

·         The LAST PTA meeting of the year and elections for next year’s Executive Board will be Tuesday, May 1^st at 7pm. Please consider attending this meeting and help be the voice for our Hoover Rockets. Nominations for Executive Board positions are accepted until 6:59 pm on May 1^st.

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      Skate Night at Riverside Arena on May 3rd from 6-8pm

·         Spirit Day is May 4^th, “May the fourth be with you” Star Wars theme

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 7-11^th. Information packets will go home early next week.

Livonia Spree Wristbands: Hoover is offering Livonia Spree Ride Wristbands again this year. Spree dates are June 19-24^th. Please watch for more information to come home about this great fundraiser. 

April 30-May 25   M-STEP 3rd and 4th Graders
May 3                  Skate Night, Nuts About Science
May 4                  Star Wars Spirit Day, 2:00 Fire Drill
May 7-11             Staff Appreciation Week
May 10                4th Graders Visit Riley
May 10                Playground Construction Begins, Nuts About Science
May 16                Volunteer Tea
May 17                2nd Grade Field Trip to Zoo, Nuts About Science
May 21-June 1      I-READY Diagnostics Begin
May 22                3rd Grade Field Trip Chelsea Milling Company
May 25                11:00 Fire Drill, Half Day Dismissal 12:10
May 28                No School Memorial Day

4.20.18

Dear Hoover Rockets,

ART FAIR/SCIENCE FAIR  Thursday, April 26, 2018 6:00-7:30

Mark your calendars for this Thursday.  We will have ice cream for families to enjoy while walking around and looking at the art and science projects.  

KG and 1st Grade Science Fair Projects will be in the Multi-Purpose Room

2nd Grade Science Fair Projects will be in the Community Room

3rd and 4th Grade Science Fair Projects will be in the  lobby, and the 3rd and 4th Grade Hallway

LUNCH IN CLASSROOMS on Thursday

Students will be eating lunch in their classrooms on Thursday.  If you child is in a "nut free" room (Hawker, Eckerle, Janis, Lipinski, Skibinski) please pack a lunch without nuts on Thursday. Thank you.!

Martian Marathon

Congratulations to our Hoover Rocket Families who braved the cold, wet weather to run in the Martian Marathon!  HEART, HEART HEART!!!
Thank you to Mr. O for encouraging us to run.

4th Grade Lansing Field Trip

This week Mrs. Lipinski and Ms. Skibinski's classes went to Lansing.  They had a great time exploring the capital, the Michigan Museum and the Hands On Museum.  Thank you PTA for helping to support this memorable trip.

Did you know that each week Mrs. Linn goes in 3-4 classrooms and observes?  She sits in a seat right with the students and experiences some of the learning that goes on at Hoover every day in our classrooms.  Look for a short paragraph in the upcoming HooverProud Blog where she will share some of the exciting activities.

PTA NEWS

Looking to buy new Hoover Spirit Wear? It can now be purchased from Sports Hut. They offer a huge selection of products and ship directly to your home. Please visit www.hooverspiritwear.com for more information.

The school year is winding down and April has just a few PTA Sponsored events:

Penny Wars will be April 19-20^th. The students will decide between adopting the Kangaroo or Giraffe Habitats at the Detroit Zoo. Please send in loose change with your Hoover Rocket to participate and your student can help us decide which habitat to adopt.

Youth Making a Difference Celebration will be held Tuesday, April 24^th from 6-8pm at Franklin High School. We have approximately 15 students participating in the celebration. Superintendent Oquist and Mayor Wright will be addressing the LPS students around 6:30om with a reception to follow for the families. We are so proud of our Hoover Rockets for making a difference in their communities!

Ice Cream Social/Art and Science Fair will be Thursday, April 26^th from 6-8pm. This will be a big night for Hoover as we have a chance to see our Rockets artistic abilities and scientific experiments on display. Please join us for a fun night celebrating our Hoover Rockets and enjoy an ice cream sundae. This event is free; however donations are appreciated for the Ice Cream Social portion. Please visit http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c44afa72ba13-icecream for ways to donate and volunteer on this fun night.

Science Fair reminders: Projects will be accepted Wednesday, April 25^th from 4-5:30pm and Thursday, April 26^th from 7:45-9am. We have approximately 125 projects that will be on display! The classes will be visiting the fair during school hours on Thursday, April 26^th, and the students participating in the fair will have an opportunity to talk about their projects. All Science Fair participants will receive a medal for participating upon dropping off their display boards. These medals are to be worn during the school day on Thursday, as well as at the fair in the evening. We are so proud of our AMAZING HOOVER ROCKETS for participating in this year’s first (in a long time) Science Fair.

Upcoming May 2018 PTA dates to remember:

·         The LAST PTA meeting of the year and elections for next year’s Executive Board will be Tuesday, May 1^st at 7pm. Please consider attending this meeting and help be the voice for our Hoover Rockets. Nominations for Executive Board positions are accepted until 6:59pm on May 1^st.

·         Skate Night at Riverside Arena on May 3rd from 6-8pm

April 24               Larabell Lansing
April 24               Youth Making a Difference 6-9:00 p.m at Franklin
April 25               Janis Lansing
April 26               Lunch in Classrooms, Art Fair and Ice Cream Social, Science Fair
April 26               Poem in Your Pocket Day
April 27               Career Day Spirit Day
April 30-May 25  M-STEP 3rd and 4th Graders
May 3                  Skate Night, Nuts About Science
May 4                  Star Wars Spirit Day, 2:00 Fire Drill
May 7                  Eco-Action School Board Presentation 7:00 p.m.
May 7-11             Staff Appreciation Week
May 10                4th Graders Visit Riley
May 10                Playground Construction Begins, Nuts About Science

4.13.18

Dear Hoover Rockets,

First Grade Field Trip

Our First Graders had a great time at the Ann Arbor Hands on Museum before break.  They were able to work in the slime lab and climb a rock wall.  Thank you to the parents that chaperoned and to our PTA.

CLIMATE CHARACTER TRAIT

This month our Climate and Character Trait are RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY!
The students will be watching this video on Monday about RESPECT:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5yCOSHeYn4

Reflections

Our very own Corinne Christensen (Mrs. Peer's class)   received an award of excellence at the state reflections celebration, for her photo of Clarence. 

Did you know our Girl Scout Troop 71722 will be collecting items for their Tailwaggers Take Action Project? Third Grade Brownies are collecting the following items for Tailwaggers, a Livonia non-profit for pets and owners.  This clinic provides medical treatment and serves as a pantry for owners who are temporarily struggling to supply their pets’ basic needs.  

Collection boxes will be at Hoover Elementary Schools from April 23 - 27.  Donations are greatly appreciated!

What do we want to collect:  

collars, leashes, beds, dog sweaters, toys, food dishes, brushes, paper towels, toilet paper, clorox wipes, kleenex, pet treats, Purina Pro Plan, Purina Dog Chow,

Purina Puppy Chow, Iams, Purina Pedigree,

Purina One Cat Chow, Purina Kitten Chow, Iams,

Friskies canned, Sheba canned.  

Spirit wear: Looking to buy new Hoover Spirit Wear? It can now be purchased from Sports Hut. They offer a huge selection of products and ship directly to your home. Please visit www.hooverspiritwear.com for more information.

Penny Wars: April 16^th-20^th Hoover will have our annual Penny Wars. The contest will decide what animal the PTA should adopt at the Detroit Zoo. Our Hoover Rockets, and sometimes community members, bring in their spare change and place it in one of two jars. This year’s two animal choices will be the giraffe or kangaroo. The winning animal will be adopted and a plaque will be placed outside their habitat at the zoo. Please send in loose change with your Hoover Rocket next week to participate and your student can help us decide which habitat to adopt.

Ice Cream Social/Art and Science Fair will be Thursday, April 26^th from 6-8pm. This will be a big night for Hoover as we have a chance to see our Rockets artistic abilities and scientific experiments on display. Please join us for a fun night celebrating our Hoover Rockets and enjoy an ice cream sundae. This event is free; however donations are appreciated for the Ice Cream Social portion.  The signup genius will be available soon.

Science Fair reminders: Projects will be accepted Wednesday, April 25^th from 4-5:30pm and Thursday, April 26^th from 7:45-9am. We have approximately 125 projects that will be on display! The classes will be visiting the fair during school hours on Thursday, April 26^th, and the students participating in the fair will have an opportunity to talk about their projects. All Science Fair participants will receive a medal for participating upon dropping off their display boards. These medals are to be worn during the school day on Thursday, as well as at the fair in the evening. We are so proud of our AMAZING HOOVER ROCKETS for participating in this year’s first (in a long time) Science Fair.

April 14               Martian Marathon 
April 18               Lipinski Lansing
April 19               Skibinski Lansing
April 24               Larabell Lansing
April 24               Youth Making a Difference 6-9:00 p.m at Franklin
April 25               Janis Lansing
April 26               Art Fair and Ice Cream Social, Science Fair
April 27               Career Day Spirit Day
April 30-May 25   M-STEP 3rd and 4th Graders
May 3                  Skate Night, Nuts About Science
May 4                  Star Wars Spirit Day, 2:00 Fire Drill
May 7-11             Staff Appreciation Week
May 10                4th Graders Visit Riley
May 10                Playground Construction Begins, Nuts About Science