12.7.18

Hello Hoover Rockets,

Our Hoover Rockets had a great time shopping at the Hoover Holiday Shop!  Thank you to the parent volunteers that help set up the shop, assisted students in finding the perfect gifts for loved ones!

Buddy Reading

Ms. Fortier and Mrs. Christensen's class enjoy Buddy Reading together.  Each week many of our students read to younger Hoover Rockets or read to older Hoover Rockets.  We are truly a family at Hoover.





Hoover Daisies at Livonia City Council Meeting

The Kindergarten Daisy troop from Hoover attended the Livonia City Council meeting on November 19th.  They got  to say the Pledge of Allegiance. They even got to meet the Mayor of Livonia.  So proud of our Hoover Daisy Troop.

Mr. Tony LPS Staff Support Person of the Year 

Mr. Tony received his LPS Staff Support Person of the Year award at the School Board Meeting on Monday night!  Congratulations Mr. Tony!  Click on this link to see the presentation

Tony Mazzella - Support Staff of the Year

Holiday Parade

Hoover was well represented in the Livonia Holiday Parade last weekend.  Thank you to the Girl Scouts and PTA for showing off our Hoover Pride!

Candy Cane Sale

Our Student Council student will be selling candy canes for .25 during lunch recess December 17-20th.

Hoover Eco-Action Efforts at Livonia City Council Meeting

Hoover Eco-Action Efforts will be acknowledged at the Livonia City Council Meeting on December 17th.

Music Concerts

12/14  9:30 3rd Grade with Stevenson Choir at Hoover
12/21  9:30  2nd Grade Concert
12/21  10:15 1st Grade Concert
1/16    7:00 4th Grade Concert at Stevenson Performing Arts Center

Did you know that our own Hoover Rocket's artwork can be seen at Sam's Place Restaurant?  Andre's Outstanding Art Work is currently hanging in the Restaurant.  Stop by and see if you can find it.  

Happy Holidays! 
For a limited time only, shipping is on us! This is your last chance to get your order in by the Holidays.  

http://hooverspiritwear.com
Certain restrictions apply.
Offer ends 12/9/2018.

KID’S NIGHT OUT PAJAMA-RAMA!

Hey Hoover Parents, don’t forget about Kids Night Out Pajama-Rama coming up this Wednesday and Friday!  If you want to do some holiday shopping, wrapping or simply need a night out, Hoover students are welcome to join us for a festive night of holiday fun!  There will be dinner, activities and a winter themed movie.  Kids are welcome to wear jammies and bring a pillow and blanket for the movie.   Here are details….. 

DATES:  Wednesday, December 12^th OR Friday December 14^th   

TIME:  5:20-8:30pm (curb side drop off begins at 5:20pm.  Students are to be picked up in the gym at 8:30pm)

COST: $10.00 per student in advance / $12.00 at the door 

Make checks payable to the HOOVER PTA.  Flyers were delivered in your student’s backpack.   

Friendly reminder that children must attend Hoover to participate.

DEARBORN BRAND FUNDRAISER DEADLINE SOON!  

Just in time for the holidays!   Don’t forget your Dearborn Brand meat orders.  Forms were sent home in your student’s backpack.     

Tuesday, December 11^th - All order forms and payments must be turned in on or before this date. 

Wednesday, December 19^th – Your purchased items will be available for pick up between the hours of 3:00pm – 5:00pm at Hoover Elementary.   

Checks are to be made payable to the HOOVER PTA. 

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

11/23-12/9 Five Below Fundraiser

12/7 Report Cards Go Home
12/10-12/21 IREADY Diagnostic Window
12/12 & 12/14 Kids Night Out 5:00-8:00 p.m.
12/14 3rd Grade Sings with Stevenson at Hoover 9:30
12/14 Spirit Day Crazy Hair Day
12/18 2nd Grade Henry Ford Museum Field Trip
12/21 Sweet Treats for Staff
12/21 9:30 2nd Grade Holiday Performance
12/21 10:15 1st Grade Holiday Performance
12/24-1/4 Winter Break

1/15 Skate Night
1/15 Reflections Ceremony at Franklin 6:30
1/16 7:00 4th Grade Concert at Stevenson Performing Arts Center
1/17 Lock Down Drill
1/18 Spirit Day PJ Day
1/19 PTSA Chili Cook Off
1/21 MLK Off
2/1 Winter Blast

11.16.18

Hello Hoover Rockets,

Thankful for Hoover!

Thank you to everyone who donated canned goods for the Livonia Goodfellows.  Monday will be the last day to donate canned goods.

Fire Safety

This week our 4th grade students had a wonderful presentation by the Livonia Fire Department.  They brought 3 trucks and reviewed Fire Safety with the students.  Every family should have an escape plan that includes how to get out of the house safely and a meeting place.   They also reminded the students about STOP, DROP, and ROLL.

Thanksgiving Break

There will be no school November 21-November 23rd.  Enjoy your long weekend with family and friends.

Mark Your Calendars for the Music Concerts

December 14th 9:30  3rd Grade will be singing with the Stevenson High School Choir here at Hoover.  Parents of 3rd Grade students are welcome to attend!
December 21st 9:30 2nd Grade Music Performance.  Parents are welcome to attend.
December 21st 10:15 1st Grade Music Performance Parents are welcome to attend.

January 16th 7:00 4th Grade Students Perform with the Stevenson Choir at the Stevenson Performing Arts Center

May 9th  Kindergarten and 4th Grade Music Performance.  Parents are welcome to attend.

Did you know that our Hoover staff pay to dress casual and the funds are donated to our Helping Hearts program?  We use these funds to support Hoover Families!

PTA NEWS

The National Reflections Contest entries from Hoover have made their way to the Livonia PTSA Council and will be waiting judging. The ceremony will be in January at Franklin High School. Thank you to all who entered and good luck!!

Upcoming Community Fundraisers: Mark your calendars Five Below November 23-December 9^th. Watch for more details to come home soon. Thank you in advance for your support.

Holiday Parade: The Livonia Holiday Parade will be Sunday, December 2^nd starting at 4pm. Groups are expected to participate by representing their organization in a festive way. Whether it be dressing up, making a banner, or building a float, all organizations are to distinguish themselves in the most festive way possible to be recognized. The staging area will begin at 2:45pm at Frost Middle School. The Hoover PTA is looking for another great group of Hoover Families to walk together in the parade. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C44A9AC23A7FB6-city1  Please contact Carmin Haylock at carminhaylock@yahoo.com if have any questions.

Hoover Holiday Shop, please mark your calendars:  The Holiday Shop is scheduled for ​Thursday, ​December​ ​6th ​and ​Friday,​ ​December 7th.  Shopping will run from 9am-3:30pm on Thursday and 9am-3:00pm on Friday. Each class will have 25-30 minutes to shop for gifts in the community room. All items are from the Dollar Tree and are priced at $1.50 each. A flyer and holiday shop checklist envelope will come home with your child the first week of December. Simply fill out the envelope and return it with your child on their scheduled shopping day. The shopping schedule is as follows: 

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6^TH:  Cowher, Harris, Cannell, Eckerle, Charochak, Horgan, Fortier, Janis, Hawker, Moritz. 

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7^TH :  Larabell, Christensen, Poteracki, Neville, Lipinski, Flak, Skibinski, Mayne, Peer.

Volunteers are essential in assisting the children with their shopping.  Please consider joining us for some holiday fun! Please use the link below to view the sign-up genius! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4EA5A622A64-holiday3

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and the Sweet 220 Bakery in Livonia has gourmet 10” Pies ($13) and 10” Cheesecakes ($30) available for pre-order.  A flyer came home in backpack mail with several delicious varieties to choose from.  Once you decide, give them a call at (734) 261-3000.  Be sure to mention Hoover Elementary and 10% of all proceeds will go to the Hoover PTA. 

The owners of Sweet 220 Bakery have kids here at Hoover and we are proud to support their local business.   You can find them on Facebook & Instagram!

HOOVER SPIRITWEAR:  If you are looking for holiday gift ideas for the family, don’t forget Hoover spirit wear:  http://www.hooverspiritwear.com/  

11/20 2nd Grade Field Trip Flak, Acosta

11/21-11/23 NO SCHOOL THANKSGIVING BREAK
11/23-12/9 Five Below Fundraiser

11/29 Trimester Ends

11/30 NO SCHOOL Work Day for Teachers
12/2 Holiday Parade 2:45 Meet at Frost, Parade is at 4:00  

12/6-12/7 Holiday Shop
12/7 Report Cards Go Home
12/10-12/21 IREADY Diagnostic Window
12/12 & 12/14 Kids Night Out 5:00-8:00 p.m.
12/14 Spirit Day Crazy Hair Day
12/24-1/4 Winter Break

1/15 Skate Night

11.9.18

Hello Hoover Rockets

Our amazing Hoover staff participated in Professional Development on Tuesday.  We focused on our Math and Literacy components of our School Improvement Plan.  Vocabulary strategies and Number Talks were the highlights of the day.

ACAT Program

The Webster ACAT Nomination Window opens on November 26, 2018 and closes February 4th at 4:00. Webster will be holding an informational meeting on Wednesday, November 28 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Webster.  Come learn more about the ACAT program.

Did you know that Mr. Tony, our Building Supervisor is one of two Staff Support Person of the Year for LPS?  He will be recognized at the November 26, 2018 School Board Meeting.  

Congratulations Mr. Tony!  Click on this link to see the article:  

https://www.livoniapublicschools.org/DistrictRelatedInfo/news/l_p_s_honors_best_of_the_best

THANK YOU HOOVER FAMILIES FOR BAKING AND WORKING AT THE BAKE SALE TENT ON ELECTION DAY!!!! We outdid ourselves and brought in over $925!!!! We have the Best Community!!!

Nuts About Science Registration is open until November 13th. Classes begin the week of November 26th and end the week of January 28th. The theme for this session is Wonders of Science. This is available for Hoover student’s grades 1st-4th. We are also in need of 2 parent volunteers for the classes to help the teacher. If you volunteer for the class, your student will attend at a discounted price. Please visit Nutsaboutscience.com to register. If you have any further questions, please contact Christina Testa, Christina.testa.80@gmail.com. No Make-up classes are offered this session, however if class is canceled due to weather, families will be refunded for the class.

NATIONAL PTA REFLECTIONS CONTEST: We have received TWO entries so far and would love a couple more. Is your Hoover Rocket a visual artist, photographer, writer, dancer, musician, or film maker? Then keep reading because the PTA has a program for them!! Students make projects that are inspired by a theme. This year’s theme is “Heros Around Me.” They can make a project in as many categories as they want. It is free to enter!! This is the 50th Anniversary of the National PTA’s Reflections Contest and we are excited to offer it at Hoover. LPTSA will judge all the entries from Livonia Public Schools. They will choose four winners in each age range and category. Then they send those winners on to be judged at the state level. Top winners at the state level go on to national judging. The deadline to turn in projects is November 14, 2018. Please contact our Hoover PTA Reflections Chair, Christina Testa, Christina.testa.80@gmail.com, if you would like information.

Upcoming Community Fundraisers: Mark your calendars Five Below November 23-December 9th. Watch for more details to come home soon. Thank you in advance for your support.

Holiday Parade: The Livonia Holiday Parade will be Sunday, December 2nd starting at 4 pm. Groups are expected to participate by representing their organization in a festive way. Whether it be dressing up, making a banner, or building a float, all organizations are to distinguish themselves in the most festive way possible to be recognized. The staging area will begin at 2:45 pm at Frost Middle School. The Hoover PTA is looking for another great group of Hoover Families to walk together in the parade. A sign-up-genius will be sent out in mid-November, for people to sign up to participate. Please contact Carmin Haylock at carminhaylock@yahoo.com if you would like to help plan this event for Hoover Elementary or with any questions.

Next PTA Meeting is Tuesday, November 13th at 7 pm.

11/13 7:00 PTA Meeting
11/15 2nd Grade Field Trip Harris, Baden
11/20 2nd Grade Field Trip Flak, Acosta

11/21-11/23 NO SCHOOL THANKSGIVING BREAK
11/23-12/9 Five Below Fundraiser

11/29 Trimester Ends

11/30 NO SCHOOL Work Day for Teachers

12/6-12/7 Holiday Shop
12/7 Report Cards Go Home
12/10-12/21 IREADY Diagnostic Window
12/12 & 12/14 Kids Night Out 5:00-8:00 p.m.
12/14 Spirit Day Crazy Hair Day
12/24-1/4 Winter Break

11.2.18

Hello Hoover Rockets,

REMINDER:  NO SCHOOL TUESDAY NOVEMBER 6TH!

CREATIVE FRUIT!

Mrs. Wilcox and Ms. Mitchell collaborated last Friday to create these scary bananas!  Our Hoover Rockets enjoyed visiting the salad bar to see their creative talents.  The picture and story will be featured in a future National Magazine for School Food Service.

Marching Band

HALLOWEEEN FUN! 

Ms. Janis' class Halloween Party

We had a lot of fun on Halloween.  The Stevenson Marching Band came and performed in their costumes.  Thank you to all the room parents and volunteers who helped make our Halloween Parties so much fun!

Mrs. Hawker's Class Party

NOVEMBER CLIMATE TRAIT:  BE RESPECTFUL
The tip for today was Be accepting of others even when they think differently.

Livonia Goodfellows'
Canned Food Drive
Oct. 30-Nov. 20 at Hoover
It's that time of year!
Students are invited to bring in cans, boxes, or unbreakable jars
of non-perishable food. Collection boxes are in the lobby!
"No child without a Christmas!"
Thank you for your support and generosity!

TREATS FOR TROOPS 11/1-11/16

LEFTOVER HALLOWEEN CANDY, PACKAGED SNACKS and other items can be donated in the box in the lobby for our Troops.

Did you know that families that talk together raise successful readers and writers?  The number of words a student is exposed to directly impacts their back ground knowledge and ability to comprehend text.  Family dinners with conversations about the school day are a great way to build language into your daily routine.   

Try these successful family tips:

1.  Limit Screen Time (include cell phones, tv, and computers)

2.  Exercise Daily

3.  Family Dinners (without cell phones or the tv on)

4.  Read 20 Minutes a day (whole family)

Thank you, Hoover Families for clipping Box Tops!! Together we raised approximately $830.00 for our Hoover Rockets. The overall class winner was Mrs. Lipinski’s 4^th grade class. The winning classes for each grade level are: Mrs. Hawker, Ms. Neville, Mrs. Harris, and Mrs. Cowher. The classes will enjoy either a “Popcorn and Capri Sun Party” or a “Popsicle Party”.

BAKE SALE: PTA will be hosting a bake sale this year during the election on November 6^th. We will be in need of volunteers to man the tent outside and for baked goods (store bought is fine). Please see the Sign Up Genius for details:  https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/30E0F48ACAE2BA7F49-election

Nuts About Science Registration is open until November 13th. Classes begin the week of November 26th and end the week of January 28th. The theme for this session is Wonders of Science. No Make-up classes are offered this session, however if class is canceled due to weather, families will be refunded for the class. This is available for Hoover student’s grades 1^st-4th. We are also in need of 2 parent volunteers for the classes to help the teacher. If you volunteer for the class, your student will attend at a discounted price. Please visit Nutsaboutscience.com to register. If you have 

 any further questions, please contact Christina Testa, Christina.testa.80@gmail.com.

NATIONAL PTA REFLECTIONS CONTEST: We have received one entry so far and would love a couple more. Is your Hoover Rocket a visual artist, photographer, writer, dancer, musician, or film maker? Then keep reading because the PTA has a program for them!! Students make projects that are inspired by a theme. This year’s theme is “Heros Around Me.” They can make a project in as many categories as they want. It is free to enter!! This is the 50^th Anniversary of the National PTA’s Reflections Contest and we are excited to offer it at Hoover. LPTSA will judge all the entries from Livonia Public Schools. They will choose four winners in each age range and category. Then they send those winners on to be judged at the state level. Top winners at the state level go on to national judging. The deadline to turn in projects is November 14, 2018. Please contact our Hoover PTA Reflections Chair, Christina Testa, Christina.testa.80@gmail.com, if you would like information.

Upcoming Community Fundraisers: Mark your calendars for Skate Night at Riverside arena November 8^th and Five Below November 23-December 9^th. Watch for more details to come home soon. Thank you in advance for your support.

Holiday Parade: The Livonia Holiday Parade will be Sunday, December 2^nd starting at 4pm. Groups are expected to participate by representing their organization in a festive way. Whether it be dressing up, making a banner, or building a float, all organizations are to distinguish themselves in the most festive way possible to be recognized. The staging area will begin at 2:45pm at Frost Middle School. The Hoover PTA is looking for another great group of Hoover Families to walk together in the parade. A sign-up-genius will be sent out in mid-November, for people to sign up to participate. Please contact Carmin Haylock at carminhaylock@yahoo.com if you would like to help plan this event for Hoover Elementary or with any questions.

SPIRIT DAY: Friday November 9^th is GUM DAY. For $1 your student may chew gum at school. This is one of our more popular Spirit Days at Hoover.

Next PTA Meeting is Tuesday, November 13^th at 7 pm.

 11/6 NO SCHOOL Election Day, Professional Development Day
11/8 Riverside Skating

11/9 Spirit Day Gum Day

11/13 7:00 PTA Meeting
11/15 2nd Grade Field Trip Harris, Baden
11/20 2nd Grade Field Trip Flak, Acosta

11/21-11/23 NO SCHOOL THANKSGIVING BREAK
11/23-12/9 Five Below Fundraiser

11/29 Trimester Ends

11/30 NO SCHOOL Work Day for Teachers

12/6-12/7 Holiday Shop