Welcome Back Mrs. Cannell
Mrs. Cannell returned to Hoover on Monday. We were so excited to welcome her back! The students and staff were smiling all day. We missed you Mrs. Cannell. Thank you to Mrs. Acosta for subbing and being such a positive addition to our staff!
Congratulations Mrs. Holmes
Mrs. Holmes will be retiring at the end of the month. She has worked for Livonia Public Schools for 25 years. Her career began at Franklin High School and then she worked at Taylor and finally Hoover. We will miss her morning announcements, laughter and smile. She cares for the students, keeps the office organized and ensures the staff and students safety while watching the front door. Mrs. Holmes will miss the students, staff and families. She plans to enjoy her retirement by traveling, playing golf and spending time with her family. Of course she will be returning as our Bingo Caller on Books for Bingo Night! We will miss you Mrs. Holmes.
Outdoor RecessWe 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.
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.
No Cell Phones at SchoolThe Hoover Handbook states that electronic toys, games and equipment are not allowed at school. Students may not carry electronic communication devices such as pagers, handheld computing devices or cellular phones on school grounds or on the bus except when approved by the principal. To review the Handbook on our website under the Quick Links Column on the right click this link: https://www.livoniapublicschools.org/Domain/19
2nd Grade Field TripJanuary Character Climate Trait-Mindfulness
Mindfulness means paying attention to and being present in the moment. Each morning during the announcements the students hear a short message about Mindfulness. For example today's message was Choose to get the most our of your learning today. 
Mindfulness Exercises for Children
Ocean Breathing:Have the children sit or lie down in a comfortable position. Ask everyone to slowly breathe in through their nose, and then out through their pursed lips (as if they are blowing through a straw). Point out that the slow and steady breathing sounds like ocean waves, gently crashing on shore. Let the children continue breathing and making the ocean sound for one to two minutes.
The Power of Listening:
Ring a bell, a wind chime, or anything else that creates a long trailing sound. Ask each child to listen, and silently raise their hand when they can no longer hear the sound. After the ringing ends, ask the children to continue listening to any other sounds they can hear for the next minute. When the minute ends, go around the room asking everyone to tell you what sounds they heard.
Parents of children who are, or will turn, age 5 on or before September 1, 2020 may register for fall kindergarten at Hoover, beginning Monday, February 3. We are very excited to welcome many new children and families to our school and look forward to having you join the Hoover family! To register for Fall, 2020 Kindergarten, stop by the office on or after February 3 for a registration packet.
Reflections Contest Update: Hoover Elementary PTA has THREE works are art moving on to the State Level for the National PTA Reflections Contest. 
Dance: Shalya V. 4th grade, won an Award of Excellence for her dance Moving.
Literature: Corinne C., 4th grade, won an Award of Excellence for her essay Beauty Within.
Photography: Corinne C. 4th grade, won an Award of Merit for her photograph of Beauty Within.
Congratulations to all of our LPTSA District winners and our participants for all of their hard work. There will be a ceremony to honor all of the winners and participants on Thursday, January 30th, at Stevenson High School. The gallery will open at 6:30 pm and the ceremony will begin at 7 pm.
Do you know how many hours of sleep your child needs a night? According to the National Sleep Foundation children 5-10 years old need 10-11 hours a night. What happens when your child does not get enough sleep? Meltdowns, moodiness, weight gain, and extra sick days. Not enough sleep puts your child at higher risk for colds, flu, and other nasty bugs. An overtired child can be hyper or surly, or simply tuned out. In time, that attitude will become tough to take-for parents, teachers and classmates. Kids who stay up late get wired instead of tired. When they finally to go bed, they're too jittery to nod off, setting them up for more bad nights ahead.
1/14 PTA Meeting 6:30 p.m.
1/17 Spirit Day Inside Out
1/20 MLK NO School
1/30 Reflection Ceremony 6:30 Stevenson High School
1/31 Winter Blast 6-8:30 p.m.
2/3 KG Registration Begins
2/6 3rd Grade In School Field Trip
2/7 3rd Grade In School Field Trip
2/7 Spirit Day Unhealthy Snack Day
2/11 PTA Meeting 9:00 AM
2/17-2/18 No School Mid-Winter Break
2/21 Skate Night
3/5 KG Parent Information Night 6-7 p.m.
3/7 Pistons Game
3/10 PTA Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Congratulations to all of our LPTSA District winners and our participants for all of their hard work. There will be a ceremony to honor all of the winners and participants on Thursday, January 30th, at Stevenson High School. The gallery will open at 6:30 pm and the ceremony will begin at 7 pm.
So a great goal would be in bed by 8:30 asleep by 9:00!
ON BEHALF OF THE HOOVER PTA, WE WOULD LIKE TO WISH OUR HOOVER FAMILIES ALL THE BEST IN THE NEW YEAR. WE HOPE YOUR HOLIDAY SEASON WAS FULL OF PEACE, JOY AND HAPPINESS
WINTER BLAST INFORMATION
Hoover’s Winter Blast is right around the corner on Friday, January 31st from 6-8:30 pm. This is our biggest event of the year. We hope you will save the date for an evening of family fun. Activities will include carnival type games, food, and raffling off the themed baskets. Your classroom has been assigned a theme for your basket (see the teacher list on the blog). We appreciate your support filling the basket with fun giveaways!
**PRE-SALE: A great way to avoid lines the night of Winter Blast is to buy advance tickets for food/games and also raffle tickets for the themed baskets. Don’t worry if you misplace the order form. A pre-sale order form will be coming home soon. The form will also be available in the coming days on our private Facebook group page “Hoover Rockets PTA” and also attached to a message on the Remind app “Hoover Elementary PTA”.
**VOLUNTEERING: This FUN event will not be possible without your help!! Please consider volunteering for at least one shift to help our Hoover Rockets enjoy the evening. They have so much fun and it is so great to see their smiling faces all night! **Also if you have older children (middle school aged or older) please consider sharing this information with them to earn volunteer credit for their organizations or just to return to their alma mater to help out! Click here to sign up and be a part of this fantastic event: Winter Blast 2020
ATTENTION 4TH GRADE PARENTS
4th grade t-shirt order forms will be coming home this week. This is a special keepsake with the year 2020 on the front, and all the 4th grade student signatures on it. They cost $12.00 each with checks payable to Hoover PTA. Be sure to fill out the form, include payment and send it back with your student no later than Friday, January 24th. Both students and parents are welcome to purchase shirts.
HOOVER SPIRIT WEAR
Our spirit wear is available all year long. Sports Hut is offering 10% off moisture Wicking T-Shirts (item numbers 790, 791, 1790 and 1791 only) for the month of January. Use COUPON CODE JAN20E Click here for details: www.hooverspiritwear.com
PTA MEETING – THIS TUESDAY, JANUARY 14TH @ 6:30PM
Let’s increase our meeting participation! Come on out and share ideas and mingle with other Hoover parents. Enjoy light snacks and fun conversation. There is always a drawing for a small gift for all who attend. Our plan is to discuss upcoming activities and events such as Winterblast. Everyone is welcome…
1/17 Spirit Day Inside Out
1/20 MLK NO School
1/30 Reflection Ceremony 6:30 Stevenson High School
1/31 Winter Blast 6-8:30 p.m.
2/3 KG Registration Begins
2/6 3rd Grade In School Field Trip
2/7 3rd Grade In School Field Trip
2/7 Spirit Day Unhealthy Snack Day
2/11 PTA Meeting 9:00 AM
2/17-2/18 No School Mid-Winter Break
2/21 Skate Night
3/5 KG Parent Information Night 6-7 p.m.
3/7 Pistons Game
3/10 PTA Meeting 6:30 p.m.
