11.22.19

Hello Hoover Rockets,
Thanksgiving Break
Next week there will be no school Wednesday-Friday for Thanksgiving Break.  We hope your family has a great holiday.

Hoover Coat Drive
We are still collecting gently used and new coats for the Clothing Depot.  They are in need of kids coats!  Don't forget to empty those pockets.

Come Join Daisy's

Daisy Troop 77142 met for the first time last week. Any kindergarten girls that would be interested in joining can visit the Girl Scout website (GSSEM.org) and register with the troop number 77142. The troop meets twice a month, on Thursday evenings, at Hoover. New families will be contacted by a troop leader, shortly after registration. 

Did you know Mrs. Bice and Mrs. Broome were awarded a grant for the Livonia Public Schools Education Foundation last week?  We will be purchasing a Social Emotional Learning Curriculum for Kindergarten, First and Second Grade.  

WALK-A-THON WINNER LUNCHEON & CLASS AWARDS
The PTA treated the Walk-a-Thon top earning students from each grade to lunch with a staff member of their choice. They all enjoyed lunch in the community room sharing wonderful conversation. After personally thanking the students for their support, they also received a small gift as a token of our appreciation. In addition, the PTA paid a visit to all the top earning classrooms from each grade and awarded the Teacher with a $100.00 bill to do something special for the class. Hearing the kids cheer about winning was fantastic!

***RESCHEDULED*** PTA MEETING – Tuesday, December 3rd at 6:30 pm
Come join us in the Media Center as we recap recent activities and share ideas for upcoming events here at Hoover. Our guest speakers will be parent volunteers to discuss the Holiday Shop and Winterblast. Enjoy light snacks and fun conversation. There is always a drawing for a small gift for all who attend. Everyone is welcome….come mingle with other Hoover parents!

HOOVER SPIRIT WEAR HOODIE SALE!
Don’t forget Hoover spirit wear is available for purchase all year, and they will deliver right to your home. Great for holiday gift ideas! www.hooverspiritwear.com
Good for ONE MONTH ONLY! 10% OFF Banner Hoodies - Use coupon code NOV19E at checkout to take advantage of this great deal!

SQUARE 1 ART
Today, Friday the 22nd is the deadline for your orders. As a thank you for participating, each child will receive a sheet of stickers of their artwork, which are FREE for you to keep, whether you order items or not.

DEARBORN BRAND FUNDRAISERDearborn Meats are back! Watch for the order form in backpack mail this week. Orders will be due Thursday, December 5th with delivery of all items on Thursday, December 19th.

HOLIDAY SHOP ***DATE CHANGE***
The December Holiday Shop will be moved a week later, and run Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (Dec 10-12). You will receive the classroom shopping schedule in advance.

PAJAMA-RAMA
Friday, December 13th will be our Pajama-Rama. The evening will include dinner, games, craft, snack and viewing of Americas Funniest Home Videos Kids & Animals! This will be a pre-paid event with a maximum of 100 Hoover students. Watch for a flyer in backpack mail very soon. DON’T MISS OUT!

SWEET 220 BAKERY
One of our Hoover Families owns the Sweet 220 Bakery in Livonia and they are donating 10% of all the Pie and Cheesecake proceeds back to the Hoover PTA. Don't forget to mention Hoover when you order. (734) 261-3000.

LIVONIA HOLIDAY PARADE
Hoover will be participating in the Livonia Holiday Parade on Sunday, December 8th. If you would like to represent Hoover and walk in the parade, please go to the link below for the full details and to sign up to join in the festivities. We’d love to see you there! https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showRSVPSignUp/4090c44a9ac23a7fb6-city2

11/27-11/29 No School Thanksgiving Break
11/29-12/15 Five Below Fundraiser
12/5 Trimester Ends
12/6 No School for Elementary
12/6 Skate Night
12/8 Holiday Parade
12/9-12/20 IREADY Diagnostics #2
12/10-12/12 Holiday Shop
12/13 Pajama-Rama
12/13 Report Cards Come Home
12/20 Spirit Day Hat Day
12/23-1/3 Winter Break
1/14 PTA Meeting 6:30 p.m.
1/17 Spirit Day Inside Out

11.15.19

Hello Hoover Rockets,
4th Grade Creature Conservancy
Our 4th grade classes visited the Creature Conservancy this week.  Thank you to the parents who chaperoned to make this trip possible.

Owl Pellets
Our fourth grade students also learned about the food chain with an Owl Petter Demonstration and hands on experience.




UM/MSU Spirit Day
Students showed their enthusiasm for their favorite team by wearing Green and White or Maize and Blue.  Thank you for supporting our PTA efforts.




Snow Reminders

Snow is not allowed to be thrown at school. This includes before school, during school, or after school. Please remind your children of this rule. Please remember that the bus stops are an extension of school.

Hoover Handbook Highlights

Each edition of the Hoover Highlights, we will summarize a selection of our student handbook. It is important to read and review the student handbook with your child. You can access it under the “For Parents” tab on our website at https://www.livoniapublicschools.org/Domain/19

APPOINTMENTS…
Please sign-in at the office for an ID badge for before, during, or after-school meetings.

Please feel free to contact the principal regarding any questions or concerns. It is recommended that you contact your child’s teacher before contacting the principal regarding classroom issues. The principal may not always be available to take your phone call but will return your call as soon as possible.

Please contact the school before appearing in person to ensure the time is convenient for a meeting. We value parent-school communication!

Webster Parent Information Meeting

The Webster Applications will be accepted starting Monday, November 25th.  Webster is offering a Parent Informational Meeting on Wednesday, December 4th from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Lunch Menu Changes
Thursday, November 20th Mrs. Wilcox will be serving a special turkey lunch.  On Monday, November 25th it will be Chef's Choice.

Hoover Coat Drive 11/18-12/2
One of our 3rd grade Hoover Rockets, Abby M is organizing a coat drive here at Hoover.  If you would like to donate any gently used or new winter coats there will be a box in the lobby.  Abby will be taking the coats to the Clothing Depot at Franklin.  This is a program that provides coats and clothing for LPS families.  Take a few minutes this weekend to clean out those coat closets and donate!  They are in need of children's coats and men's gloves.  Thanks for your support!

 

Did you know that our own Hoover Rockets have artwork on display at the School Board Office this month?  The artwork is hanging in the basement outside of the Board Room.  You can visit during business hours to see the amazing artwork. 

Congratulations to:

Ben, John, Quinn- Ms. Moritz

Robert, Brooklyn-Mrs. Flak

Gwen, Tia-Mrs. Harris

Abby-Mrs. Cornellier

Kate K, Ava, MacKenzie-Mrs. Cowher

Ariel-Castiglione

Dominick J, Rylee-Skibinski

Hoover Holiday Shop 2019

Please mark your calendars! 

The Holiday Shop is scheduled for Tuesday, December 10th, Wednesday, December 11th and Thursday, December 12th. Each class will have 25-30 minutes to shop for gifts in the community room. This year the Hoover PTA will be using The Penguin Patch for our holiday shop. Penguin Patch gifts are priced from as little as $0.25 and up to $12.00. Please plan and budget with your child using the Penguin Patch envelope that will be sent home early in December. A class shopping schedule will be sent at this time as well. Send the completed envelope to school with your child on his/her scheduled shopping day.

We will be accepting donations for the Hoover Helping Hearts fund during the holiday shop this year. The Helping Hearts fund is used to support Hoover families in a time of need. Please place Helping Heart donations in a separate envelope marked Helping Hearts.

The Holiday Shop would not be possible without the help of volunteers! Please use the link below to sign up using the signup genius today!
Thank You!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4EA5A622A64-holiday4

PTA MEETING – Tuesday, December 3rd at 6:30 pm
Come join us in the Media Center as we recap recent activities and share ideas for upcoming events here at Hoover. Enjoy light snacks and fun conversation. There is always a drawing for a small gift for all who attend. Everyone is welcome….come mingle with other Hoover parents!

HOOVER SPIRIT WEAR
Don’t forget Hoover spirit wear is available for purchase all year, and they will deliver right to your home. Great for holiday gift ideas!www.hooverspiritwear.com

Good for ONE MONTH ONLY! 10% OFF Banner Hoodies - Use coupon code NOV19E at checkout to take advantage of this great deal!

SQUARE 1 ART
We have partnered with Square 1 Art, to celebrate our Hoover Rockets' artistic accomplishments, while raising funds for our school. Your child's custom catalog, featuring their artwork came home. As a thank you for participating, each child will receive a sheet of stickers, of their artwork, which are FREE for you to keep, whether you order items or not. Order deadline will be Friday, November 22nd.

DEARBORN BRAND FUNDRAISER
Dearborn Meats are back! Watch for the order form in backpack mail late November. Orders will be due Thursday, December 5th

HOLIDAY SHOP DATE CHANGE – IMPORTANT
The December Holiday Shop will be moved a week later, and run Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (Dec 10-12). More details to follow soon. 

PAJAMA-RAMA

Friday, December 13^th will be our Pajama-Rama.  This will be a pre-paid event with a maximum of 100 Hoover students.  Watch for a flyer in backpack mail early December.

11/27-11/29 No School Thanksgiving Break
11/29-12/15 Five Below Fundraiser
12/5 Trimester Ends
12/6 No School Work Day for Teachers
12/6 Skate Night
12/8 Holiday Parade
12/9-12/20 IREADY Diagnostics #2
12/10-12/12 Holiday Shop
12/13 Report Cards Come Home
12/20 Spirit Day Hat Day
12/23-1/3 Winter Break
1/14 PTA Meeting 6:30 p.m.
1/17 Spirit Day Inside Out

11.8.19

Hello Hoover Rockets,

Helping Hearts
Unfortunately, the economy has presented challenges for many of our families. Please know there are agencies in the area that offer holiday assistance. While it may seem early many of these programs are already accepting applications. I do have applications available but if you prefer to contact them directly their information is listed below. Additionally, Hoover Elementary has the Helping Hearts Fund which is used to support our families in a time of need. Any information shared will remain confidential. We care deeply about our families and respecting their privacy. For more information, please contact Jan Bice at 734/744-2730 ext. 20120, Livonia Goodfellows 313-438-0862, Salvation Army 313-563-4457 or Toys for Tots Linda Rankin at 248-777-0510.

Canned and Boxed Food Drive
Hoover’s Girl Scouts are collecting food for the Livonia Goodfellows. Since 1936 the Goodfellows have been helping Livonia families and is completely run by volunteers. This drive will support their “No Child without a Christmas” campaign. All food goes to area families. Please bring non-perishable can or boxed food. There will be boxes in the lobby and in each hallway. We will be collected through November 25th. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Guidelines for Parent & Teacher E-Mail
E-mail has enriched communication opportunities between teachers and parents. There are benefits and drawbacks to these improvements in technology. In some ways, the new technology has added to everyone’s workload and led to an expectation for a turn-around response time that might not be possible. The guidelines for what is effective and appropriate in terms of e-mail communication need to be clarified.

Teacher Realities
The classroom environment does not allow teachers to check their emails regularly. In a best case scenario, they check and respond to emails once a day. Response time can be further delayed by teachers being unavailable due to illness, training sessions, meetings, workshops, and conferences before and after school. Teachers devote extra time learning new curriculum, standards, and assessments and then preparing for classroom instruction.

Issues to Consider Before E-Mailing a Teacher

*Timing: Remember the classroom environment and the complexity of each teacher’s day. If you don’t get an answer the same day, it doesn’t mean you’re being ignored.
*Purpose of Communication: Think about your goal in communicating with the teacher. If the goal is to merely share a piece of information or give the teacher some lead time to think about an issue you’d like to discuss, an e-mail is probably appropriate. If the goal, however, is to have two-way communication and meaningful dialogue, e-mail is not appropriate. The telephone or a face-to-face meeting is a better option.
*Sheer Volume: Each Hoover teacher has between 23-30 students. Think about the volume of e-mails this many parents could generate. Please Keep in Mind Teachers are interested in communicating with parents. Teachers want to know if a student is experiencing difficulty at home or at school. Communication, although important, needs to be controlled. Responding to e-mails takes time and thought. E-mails leave a lot of room for misunderstanding.

LOST AND FOUND…REMINDER

Fall is upon us and so is the cool weather. We have many items already filling the bins our Lost and Found.  Please make sure that your child's sweatshirts, sweaters, and jackets have a name on the label so that they can be returned to them.  If you are missing something, stop by the lost and found.  Every effort is made to locate owners.  Items not claimed prior to Thanksgiving Recess will be removed and donated to the Livonia Clothing Depot.

Outdoor Recess
We will go outside for recess as long as the temperature and wind chill combined are 15 degrees. We will be outside for 25 minutes, two times a day, so please make sure your child dresses for the weather.


Did you know that each school in Livonia Public Schools received large banners to share out our commitment to creating a school wide culture of excellence? I mentioned in an earlier post that we had the chance to hear the inspirational author and speaker, Jimmy Casas, talk about the four pillars of a strong culture. These pillars of "Be a champion for all students", "Expect excellence", "Carry the banner" and "Be a merchant of hope" are now hanging in our gymnasium for all to see. Great things are happening at Hoover!

PTA MEETING – Tuesday, November 12th at 6:30 pm
Come join us in the Media Center as we recap recent activities and share ideas for upcoming events here at Hoover. Enjoy light snacks and fun conversation. There is always a drawing for a small gift for all who attend. Everyone is welcome….come mingle with other Hoover parents!

HOOVER SPIRIT WEAR

Don’t forget Hoover spirit wear is available for purchase all year, and they will deliver right to your home. Great for holiday gift ideas! www.hooverspiritwear.com

Good for ONE MONTH ONLY! 10% OFF Banner Hoodies - Use coupon code NOV19E at checkout to take advantage of this great deal!

SQUARE 1 ART
We have partnered with Square 1 Art, to celebrate our Hoover Rockets' artistic accomplishments, while raising funds for our school. Your child's custom catalog, featuring their artwork, will be coming home soon. As a thank you for participating, each child will receive a sheet of stickers, of their artwork, which are FREE for you to keep, whether you order items or not. Order deadline will be Friday, November 22nd.

COLLEGE DAY/SPIRIT DAY – Friday, November 15th
Students can pay $1.00 and wear their favorite COLLEGE spirit wear for the day. A portion of the funds collected for Spirit days is used for Hoover helping hearts to support Hoover families in need.

DEARBORN BRAND FUNDRAISER
Dearborn Meats are back! Watch for the order form in backpack mail late November. Orders will be due Thursday, December 5th

HOLIDAY SHOP DATE CHANGE – IMPORTANT
The December Holiday Shop will be moved a week later, and run Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (Dec 10-12). More details to follow soon. 

 

PAJAMA-RAMA

Friday, December 13^th will be our Pajama-Rama.  This will be a pre-paid event with a maximum of 100 Hoover students.  Watch for a flyer in backpack mail early December.

11/11 & 11/13 4th Grade Field Trip to Creature Conservancy
11/12 PTA Meeting 6:30 p.m.
11/15 Spirit Day UM/MSU, Reflection Projects Due
11/27-11/29 No School Thanksgiving Break11/29-12/15 Five Below Fundraiser
12/10-12/12 Holiday Shop
12/5 Trimester Ends
12/6 No School Work Day for Teachers
12/6 Skate Night
12/8 Holiday Parade
12/9-12/20 IREADY Diagnostics #2
12/13 Report Cards Come Home