We had a great first week of school! The students are learning routines and enjoying getting to know their teacher and classmates. Thanks for taking time to open and read the weekly blog. Our Hoover Rockets achieve great academic success when we communicate together and work as a team.iReady Testing this Week
All next week, our first-fourth graders will be assessed in Reading and Math using the i-Ready Diagnostic assessment on the computer.
Please make sure your child is well-rested and motivated to do well! Please avoid appointments during the school day if at all possible.
Healthy habits promote success! Thank you for your continued support.
Pink Emergency Cards
Please return the pink emergency cards ASAP! This is our connection to you, meeting all of your child's needs.
Each month at Hoover we focus on a climate character trait. This month we are focusing on RESPONSIBILITY!
Freedom Run
On Wednesday, September 11, 2019 our Hoover Rockets will spell out USA and hear some of our rights as US Citizens. Then they will run for a little while. Please make sure they are dressed comfortably and wearing red, white and blue.If you would like to volunteer to help with the Freedom Run please click on the link below to sign up.
6:15-6:30 Open House
6:30-7:15 3-4 Curriculum Night
Money Mondays
Our Hoover staff pay $1 to wear jeans on Mondays and the funds are used to support a needy family during the holidays.
Library Volunteers
Did you know that we have many new staff at Hoover this year? Each week we will feature a staff member in this section of the blog for you to get to know.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL WELCOME TENT - It was wonderful to meet some new families at the PTA tent. Glad some of you had time to chat and perhaps grab a cup of coffee. From the first day to the last day of school, your PTA will be here to share in the excitement.
FIRST PTA MEETING – Join us Tuesday September 10th at 6:30 pm for our first PTA meeting. We welcome everyone to share in the open discussion about the school year.
HOOVER SPIRIT WEAR - Hoover Spirit Wear is here! FREE SHIPPING is being offered September 6-23. Simply go to www.hooverspiritwear.com choose your items, select your designs, place your order, and your spirit wear will be shipped directly to your home! There are lots of new designs to choose from. They also make great gift ideas! Don’t miss out!
Climate Character Traits
Each month at Hoover we focus on a climate character trait. This month we are focusing on RESPONSIBILITY!Freedom Run
On Wednesday, September 11, 2019 our Hoover Rockets will spell out USA and hear some of our rights as US Citizens. Then they will run for a little while. Please make sure they are dressed comfortably and wearing red, white and blue.If you would like to volunteer to help with the Freedom Run please click on the link below to sign up.
Picture Day is Thursday, September 12th
All students will get their picture taken in the morning. Please remember to send in the picture day order form or you can go on-line to order pictures. The easiest way to order school pictures is by ordering at mylifetouch.com.Curriculum Night/Open House
Please plan on attending our Curriculum Night and Open House on Tuesday, September 17th. This is a very important evening for you to learn about the curriculum, classroom routines and expectations. Last year we had 94% participation. We know we can beat that this year. Mark your calendars! We will have a magician in the Multipurpose Room so parents can attend the Curriculum Night sessions and focus on the critical information.
5:30-6:15 K-2 Curriculum Night6:15-6:30 Open House
6:30-7:15 3-4 Curriculum Night
Money Mondays
Our Hoover staff pay $1 to wear jeans on Mondays and the funds are used to support a needy family during the holidays.
Library Volunteers
If you're looking for a fun way to volunteer at Hoover, sign up to be a library volunteer! Volunteers help out with book check-in/check-out, shelving, labeling new books, and creating displays. No experience is necessary. I am looking for 1-2 people to come in during each library time. For Kindergarten classes, I'd love to have 2 helpers each week! If you can commit to coming every week, that would be great! The link is https://www.signupgenius.
If you'd like to help out, but can't commit to volunteering weekly, there are always opportunities to volunteer during book fair. In addition, if you are creative and want to donate your time and energy, I can always use help creating bulletins and displays."
Christine Broom, Resource Room Teacher
As a former Hoover student, I am so excited to be back! I have taught at Johnson Upper Elementary for the past 4 years as a Center Resource Teacher. My husband Matt and I met in our high school foods class at Stevenson, and after graduating college, we decided to move back to Livonia. We have been married for 4 years and welcomed our beautiful son Benjamin this past December. He is 8 months old and is so much fun! I am nearing the end of my course work for my Master’s degree from Western Michigan. In my free time I love to run, read, and spend time at the lake.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL WELCOME TENT - It was wonderful to meet some new families at the PTA tent. Glad some of you had time to chat and perhaps grab a cup of coffee. From the first day to the last day of school, your PTA will be here to share in the excitement.
FIRST PTA MEETING – Join us Tuesday September 10th at 6:30 pm for our first PTA meeting. We welcome everyone to share in the open discussion about the school year.
HOOVER SPIRIT WEAR - Hoover Spirit Wear is here! FREE SHIPPING is being offered September 6-23. Simply go to www.hooverspiritwear.com choose your items, select your designs, place your order, and your spirit wear will be shipped directly to your home! There are lots of new designs to choose from. They also make great gift ideas! Don’t miss out!
PALS (Parents At Lunch) You can sign up to come in the lunch room and help students open items in their lunch so they have more time to eat. Click on the link and select the days that you are available. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C49AFAB29A7FD0-pals2
Welcome Table If you would like to greet students in the morning and help with the late arrivals please click on this link and select the days that are available:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094caaad22aaf94-hoover1
SPIRIT DAY - Each year we collect Spirit Day funds and make a donation to a charity that touches the heart of our Hoover Rockets. Students can donate $1 to do something fun on a Friday. Our first Spirit Day is Friday, September 13th. Students who choose to donate $1.00 can wear their pajamas for the day.
OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT – On September 27th come join us for our annual evening movie behind Hoover. Kids will be voting between 2 movie choices. Pre-ordered pizzas will be available for purchase as well as concessions with candy, beverages, popcorn and other snacks.
WALK-A-THON – Keep an eye out for paperwork coming home via backpack mail next week for our annual WALK-A-THON. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year! The funds collected from this event help support our Hover Rockets & staff. Our PTA board members will be visiting the classrooms to chat briefly with the kids and help build the excitement. The event date is Wednesday, October 2, 2019.
BANNER CONTEST FOR WALK-A-THON: All students are welcome to participate in our search for a creative design for the Walk-a-Thon banner. Every year we collect entries, then the Hoover staff votes on the winning picture. Look for a yellow flyer in your welcome packet for more details. The deadline for entries is September 17th and the winner will be announced September 23. All entries will be displayed in the main hallway at Hoover to show off the creativity of our talented students. The winner will receive an award at the walk-a-thon, have the opportunity to show off their banner at the Holiday Parade and have their picture and design in the yearbook.
NUTS ABOUT SCIENCE – A flyer just went home about this exciting after school program. Kids will enjoy hands on chemistry experiments that include slime, test tubes, polymers, chemical reactions and much more! Classes take place on Tuesdays in the Hoover Community Room. They begin September 24th and run 7 weeks through November 12th (no class 11/5). The goal is to “Make Science Fun”. There is a cost so please visit the website for more details: https://nutsaboutscience.com/hoover1-4/ or email Christina Testa at christina.testa80@gmail.com REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 18TH.
POPSICLES ON THE PLAYGROUND – On August 22, we helped welcome our new Kindergarten families with popsicles in the playground. Principal Linn offered tours of the school while the PTA supplied the popsicles, rocket tattoos and hand stamps for the kids. The Kindergartners had a chance to play and meet new friends while the parents mingled.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094caaad22aaf94-hoover1
SPIRIT DAY - Each year we collect Spirit Day funds and make a donation to a charity that touches the heart of our Hoover Rockets. Students can donate $1 to do something fun on a Friday. Our first Spirit Day is Friday, September 13th. Students who choose to donate $1.00 can wear their pajamas for the day.
OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT – On September 27th come join us for our annual evening movie behind Hoover. Kids will be voting between 2 movie choices. Pre-ordered pizzas will be available for purchase as well as concessions with candy, beverages, popcorn and other snacks.
WALK-A-THON – Keep an eye out for paperwork coming home via backpack mail next week for our annual WALK-A-THON. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year! The funds collected from this event help support our Hover Rockets & staff. Our PTA board members will be visiting the classrooms to chat briefly with the kids and help build the excitement. The event date is Wednesday, October 2, 2019.
BANNER CONTEST FOR WALK-A-THON: All students are welcome to participate in our search for a creative design for the Walk-a-Thon banner. Every year we collect entries, then the Hoover staff votes on the winning picture. Look for a yellow flyer in your welcome packet for more details. The deadline for entries is September 17th and the winner will be announced September 23. All entries will be displayed in the main hallway at Hoover to show off the creativity of our talented students. The winner will receive an award at the walk-a-thon, have the opportunity to show off their banner at the Holiday Parade and have their picture and design in the yearbook.
NUTS ABOUT SCIENCE – A flyer just went home about this exciting after school program. Kids will enjoy hands on chemistry experiments that include slime, test tubes, polymers, chemical reactions and much more! Classes take place on Tuesdays in the Hoover Community Room. They begin September 24th and run 7 weeks through November 12th (no class 11/5). The goal is to “Make Science Fun”. There is a cost so please visit the website for more details: https://nutsaboutscience.com/hoover1-4/ or email Christina Testa at christina.testa80@gmail.com REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 18TH.
POPSICLES ON THE PLAYGROUND – On August 22, we helped welcome our new Kindergarten families with popsicles in the playground. Principal Linn offered tours of the school while the PTA supplied the popsicles, rocket tattoos and hand stamps for the kids. The Kindergartners had a chance to play and meet new friends while the parents mingled.
9/10 PTA Meeting 6:30 in the LMC
9/11 1:45 Freedom Run (Wear red, white, and blue)
9/12 Fall Picture Day
9/13 Spirit Day Pajama Day (students can pay $1 to wear pajamas)
9/17 Open House and Curriculum Night
5:30-6:15 K-2 Curriculum Night (Parents only)
6:15-6:30 Open House
6:30-7:15 3-4 Curriculum Night (Parents only)
9/26 Coffee with the Principal 9:00 a.m.
9/27 Outdoor Movie Night 7:00 p.m.
10/2 WalkAThon, Count Day
