2.28.20

Hello Hoover Rockets,
Star Lab
Thank you Mrs. Lipinski for bringing the Solar System right here to Hoover.  Students in 1st-4th grade enjoyed learning about the stars and planets in the Star Lab.  The classes scheduled for Thursday will be going next Thursday.

Wax Museum

Last week Mrs. Lipinski's and Mrs. McCurryś class held their Wax Museum.  The students read a book about a famous person and then dressed as that person and shared important facts.

March is Reading Month 
It is that exciting time of year, when we celebrate the joy and love of reading in special ways…March is Reading Month! Of course, our Hoover Rockets are involved in reading and related activities each and every day. However, during this month, our committee of staff and parents work together to plan activities which engage our boys and girls in new and exciting ways!  This month we will celebrate the enjoyment of reading as…  “Wild About Reading”.
Some great things have been planned to give an extra focus toward reading. Each week there will be a highlighted event.

March 6th Author Assembly 3rd-4th Grades

On the morning of Friday, March 6th, author Carol Trembeth will be visiting Hoover Elementary. She is the author of books such as Water Walkers and Stepping Stones.

Carol is a modern folklorist and fiction author that blends history and reality to create the most engaging of stories regarding the Great Lakes, recycling and Native Americans.

Thursday, March 12th Book Bingo Night 6-7:00 p.m.  Families are invited for a free evening of Bingo.  We will have adult and childrenś gently used books as prizes as well as free popcorn.  Come out for a fun, family evening.  Please send in any gently used books.  

Friday, March 13th PJ Day and Read In Students can wear PJs to school for $1 and will be able to snuggle up and read in their classrooms.

Wednesday, March 18th Author Assembly for Kindergarten-2nd Grade  On the morning of Wednesday, March 18th, author Dennis Mathew will be visiting Hoover Elementary. He is the author of the book Bello the Cello.  Dennis Mathew, a speech pathologist who has been working in elementary schools for over 10 years, realizes his life-long dream of becoming a children’s book author with Bello the Cello. He enjoys writing to encourage the everyday young underdog who strives to realize his or her potential.

Friday, March 20th Guest Reader Morning

Always a special event at Hoover, we have invited many noted
guests from our community to share special books with classes.

Donate Your Gently Used Books

We are still collecting gently used children and adult books that are school appropriate for prizes for our Book Bingo Night next week.  Please send in the books with your Hoover Rocket.  We have bins in the lobby.

Do you know the Seven Things Every Child Needs to Hear?
1.  I love you
2.  I am proud of you
3.  I am sorry
4.  I forgive you
5.  I am listening
6.  This is your responsibility
7.  You have got what it takes

2020/2021 PTA BOARD POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Looking for a way to get involved in your child’s elementary school experience? Consider joining the Hoover PTA board.  It’s truly rewarding to play a role in organizing all the exciting activities and events offered at Hoover.  It’s also a fun way to meet other parents and make new friends.  Whether you work inside or outside the home doesn’t matter at all.  If you can find a little extra time in your schedule to volunteer, consider this opportunity.  If you have any questions, you can contact Tracey Schenk  tracey@tours-eti.com 

ATTENTION 4^TH GRADE PARENTS – DVD PICTURES DEADLINE TODAY

Don’t miss out!  Be sure to write down your student’s memories from each grade along with a baby picture and 5 photos of your student while at Hoover.  You can send pictures in an envelope or email them to crystalDeG@gmail.com or ngregg@livoniapublicschools.org       

This will be a wonderful keepsake for your Hoover Rocket.   

YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE – Commitment forms due March 6th

Are you trying to raise well rounded, compassionate children? Are you trying to teach your children it is better to give than receive? Considering having them participate in the YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE program through the Livonia PTSA. Participation is simple: Have your child do a community service project, take pictures of them doing it, and put the pictures on a story board. 

Commitment forms due March 6th, Projects due MONDAY,  APRIL 13th and the Ceremony is Thursday, April 16th from 6-8pm at Churchill High School. The projects will be on display and they will be recognized for all their hard work!

For more information contact Christina Testa at Christina.testa.80@gmail.com

3/5 KG Parent Information Night 6-7:00
3/6 Author Assembly Grades 3-4
3/7 Pistons Game
3/9-3/12 Vision Screening
3/10 No School, No Nuts About Science
3/12 Book Bingo Night 6-7
3/13 1/2 Day Dismissal 12:10, End of 2nd Trimester, PJ Spirit Day
3/17 Vision Re-screening
3/18 Author Assembly
3/18 PTA Meeting 6:30 p.m.
3/19 Spring Picture Day
3/20 Guest Reader Day
3/20 Report Cards Go Home
3/27 1/2 Day Dismissal 12:10 
3/30 Skate Night
4/6-4/10 Spring Break

2.21.20

Hello Hoover Rockets,

100s Day in Mrs. Peerś Class

Last week was super fun and busy at Hoover.  We celebrated 100s Day, Valentines Day and had Mrs. Castiglione's Wax Museum.  Thank you to all the parent volunteers that helped with the parties or attended the Museum.

Mrs. Peerś Class

KG Parent Information Night

Join us on March 5th from 6-7:00 to learn about Kindergarten at Hoover.  We will share information about our Kindergarten Curriculum, describe a typical day, meet the teachers and get a tour of Hoover.  If you are thinking of registering your child for Kindergarten at Hoover or have already registered please join us!

Famous Guest Readers
Guest Reader Day is coming soon!  We are looking for local celebrities to come to Hoover and read for an hour.  If you know any famous folks that would be willing to read to a classroom at Hoover please email Christina Testa at christina.testa.80@gmail.com.  Help us make this a memorial day for our Hoover Rockets.

Martian Marathon

Martian Marathon - Kids Marathon for Kids and Timed Events for Older Kids & Adults

LINK: https://runningfitevents.redpodium.com/2020-martian-invasion-of-races

Register BEFORE March 1st to receive the special discounts (event date is April 18th)

Register as a "group participant" (registration includes a t-shirt and a Martian medal)

Team: Hoover Rockets, Password: Heart

Kids Marathon - discount is automatically applied when you register

Timed Events (5 K, 10 K, etc.) use discount code = SCHOOLGROUP20

Family Fitness Night 

Thank you to Mr. ¨O", Mrs. Gueriero, their team of volunteers and some Hoover Alumni who made this event a huge success.  Families exercised, learned about the 5 food groups, tried some Jazzercise and a Boot Camp.

Did you know that you can always sign up to volunteer for the Welcome Table or PALS (Parents At Lunch)?  We have a lot of openings.

Hoover to show off the creativity of our talented students.  

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

ODAY - BOX TOPS DUE

Our Spring collection ENDS today, Friday February 21^st.  If necessary, quickly scan your receipts at WWW.BTFE.COM  Check it out!  This is a simple way to help earn funds for Hoover Elementary

TODAY – PISTONS TICKET ORDER DEADLINE

Enjoy an action packed night out to see the Pistons play the Jazz Saturday, March 7^th at 7:00pm.  Tickets are $35pp ($46 value) for the upper level and $50pp (82 value) for the lower level tickets.  The Pistons will donate $5 per ticket back to Hoover Elementary.  There will be prizes awarded for the top 10 selling students (state wide) and top selling school.  Refer to the flyer for detailed information.  Invite your friends and family to support our school. 

TONIGHT - HOOVER SKATE NIGHT - RIVERSIDE ARENA

Looking for a fun family activity on a Friday night?  Mark your calendar for Friday, February 21^st.  Watch for a flyer in backpack mail very soon!

ATTENTION 4^TH GRADE PARENTS – DVD

The 4^th grade DVD flyer went home.  Be sure to write down your student’s memories from each grade along with a baby picture and 5 photos of your student while at Hoover.  The deadline is Friday, February 28^th.   You can send pictures in an envelope or email them to crystalDeG@gmail.com or ngregg@livoniapublicschools.org     Don’t miss out!  This will be a wonderful keepsake for your Hoover Rocket.   

MARCH PTA MEETING DATE CHANGE:

Due to the election, we will be moving our next PTA meeting to Wednesday, March 18^th at 6:30pm.  Come on out and join us for a discussion about all the exciting reading activities planned for the month of March and much more!   There will be a light snack and fun conversation. 

CANCELLED - BATTLE OF THE BOOKS

Due to scheduling conflicts, we are not able to offer Battle Of The Books this school year.  Our plan is to bring it back in the future.   

2/21 Skate Night
2/27-2/28 Star Lab
3/5 KG Parent Information Night 6-7:00
3/6 Author Assembly Grades 3-4
3/7 Pistons Game
3/9-3/12 Vision Screening
3/10 No School, No Nuts About Science
3/12 Book Bingo Night 6-7
3/13 1/2 Day Dismissal 12:10, End of 2nd Trimester, PJ Spirit Day
3/17 Vision Re-screening
3/18 Author Assembly
3/18 PTA Meeting 6:30 p.m.
3/19 Spring Picture Day
3/20 Guest Reader Day
3/20 Report Cards Go Home
3/27 1/2 Day Dismissal 12:10 
3/30 Skate Night
4/6-4/10 Spring Break

2.14.20

Hello Hoover Rockets,
Happy Valentines Day! 

Mid-Winter Break
We have Mid-Winter Break on Monday, February 17th and Tuesday, February 18th.

Office News
Mrs. Stempeck is our new support secretary.  Mrs. Stempeck is a previous Hoover parent who has worked as a sub secretary, noon monitor and kindergarten intervention paraprofessional in Livonia Public Schools.  Her email address is estempec@livoniapublicschools.org.  Mrs. Gregg's email address is ngregg@livoniapublicschoools.org. 

Skibinski Wax Museum
Mrs. Skibinski's 4th Grade Students researched a famous person who had a lot of GRIT!  They dressed as the person and shared their knowledge last Friday.

Heart Month

Mr. O has a lot of events planned this month for us for Heart Month.  Family Fitness Night is Wednesday, February 19th at 6:30 pm we will have a Large Group Warm-Up, Six-Station Rotation, Healthy Snack Social.  Come dressed for exercise and fun.  Bring a water bottle.

 3rd Grade In School Field Trip
Our thirds graders learned about fur trading, 3 tribes and    during the 3rd Grade In School Field Trip last Friday.

Livonia Goodfellows

We got a thank you letter from the Livonia Goodfellows for our canned food drive donation. In 2019, they were able to give 3 full boxes of food to those families who asked for food. Our efforts made the holidays better for Livonia Families! Way to show empathy Hoover Rockets.

Cybersafety

With children spending more time online than ever before, it is so important to talk to them about cybersafety. The Michigan Attorney General’s office Cybersafety Initiative (CSI) program teaches children to practice the 3 Keeps.
* I keep safe (by keeping my private information to myself.
* I keep away (from strangers on the Internet).
* I keep telling (if something makes me uncomfortable I tell a trusted adult right  away).

Here is a link to a catchy, short video Mrs. Jungwirth used with the 3rd grade classes in LMC recently to help students make good decisions online:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8z2ztlUuIQ

It is so important to have Internet Safety conversations with your child and to monitor what they are doing online. The Common Sense Media website has many great resources and videos related to this important topic. Here is a link to the parent page about Privacy and Internet Safety: Privacy and Internet Safety Parent Concern containing lots of helpful information.  

PTSA FOUNDERS DINNER
This week the Livonia PTSA Council hosted the annual Founders Dinner to celebrate PTA members and staff, student and parent volunteers from all the Livonia schools. Hoover selected 2 recipients of the Distinguished PTA award and honored them with a certificate of thanks. Congratulations to staff member KAREN WILCOX who runs the Hoover Kitchen. She graciously lets us use the kitchen for our PTA events and supports us with a smile. We are lucky to have her as a PTA partner. We also want to congratulate our Hoover parent AMANDA RICE who handles the PTA membership. She is a busy Mom who finds extra time to help out the PTA and volunteer at the school when she can. Thanks for years of support Amanda. We know we can always reply on you.

CANCELLED - BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
Due to scheduling conflicts, we are not able to offer Battle Of The Books this school year. Our plan is to bring it back in the future.

BOX TOPS UPDATE
Our Spring collection will run February 10-21. Have your child bring in their clipped Box Tops For Education during this time frame. There is also a new option to scan your receipts at WWW.BTFE.COM Check it out! This is a simple way to help earn funds for Hoover Elementary

HOOVER SKATE NIGHT - RIVERSIDE ARENA
Looking for a fun family activity on a Friday night? Mark your calendar for Friday, February 21st. Watch for a flyer in backpack mail very soon!

ATTENTION 4TH GRADE PARENTS – DVD
The 4th grade DVD flyer went home. Be sure to write down your student’s memories from each grade along with a baby picture and 5 photos of your student while at Hoover. The deadline is Friday, February 28th. You can send pictures in an envelope or email them to crystalDeG@gmail.com or ngregg@livoniapublicschools.org Don’t miss out! This will be a wonderful keepsake for your Hoover Rocket.

4TH GRADE T-SHIRTS HAVE ARRIVED!
Each 4th grader will receive a keepsake T-shirt compliments of the PTA. Once teachers organize all the sizes, they will be distributed.

MARCH PTA MEETING DATE CHANGE:
Due to the election, we will be moving our next PTA meeting. We will update you as soon as we have a date confirmed.

2/17-2/18 No School Mid-Winter Break
2/19 Family Fitness Night 6:30-8:00
2/21 Skate Night
2/27-2/28 Star Lab
3/5 KG Parent Information Night 6-7:00
3/6 Author Assembly
3/7 Pistons Game
3/9-3/12 Vision Screening
3/10 No School
3/12 Book Bingo Night 6-7
3/13 1/2 Day Dismissal 12:10, End of 2nd Trimester
3/17 Vision Re-screening
3/18 Author Assembly
3/19 Spring Picture Day
3/20 Report Cards Go Home
3/27 1/2 Day Dismissal 12:10

2.7.20

Hello Hoover Rockets,

Winter Blast
Thank you to Tara H, Stacey C and our PTA Board and Winter Blast team for an amazing event.  Fun was had by all.  Thank you to the parents, Hoover staff, Hoover alumni and numerous volunteers.  We appreciate all the time that you donated to make it a fun night!

Facebook
Check out our new Facebook Page at Herbert Hoover Elementary School.  Please like or follow us. 
We will be updating school events and happenings weekly.  Please continue to contact the main office with questions and concerns.




Mid-Winter Break
We have Mid-Winter Break on Monday, February 17 and Tuesday, February 18.

February Climate Character Trait is Empathy
Parents are children’s first and most enduring teachers, and modelling empathetic behavior is one of the best ways parents can teach their child this valuable skill.

Other simple ways empathy can be developed include:

*Helping your child to name their feelings, as understanding their own feelings is an important first step in understanding the feelings of others.

*Talking to your child about how other people may be feeling, and why. This helps to build their emotional language and think about other people’s perspectives.

*Caring for animals and plants, which helps children understand the role they play in helping another living thing survive, thrive and be happy.

Perhaps one of the simplest ways of all to help children develop a sense of empathy is by reading books together, as children learn to associate feelings and actions with their favorite characters and stories.

Taken from https://www.goodstart.org.au/news-and-advice/february-2018/why-teaching-children-empathy-is-important

Heart Month

Mr. O has a lot of events planned this month for us for Heart Month.  Save the date 2/19 6:30-8:00 is Family Fitness Night.

Lost and Found Table

Our lost and found is overflowing.  We will be displaying some of the Lost and Found items next week.  Please remind your Hoover Rocket to check the Lost and Found for any items that they may be missing.  We have a lot of gloves, water bottles, and sweatshirts.  We will be making a donation to the Clothing Depot soon!  

Healthy Hoover

It is the time of year, when cold, flu, and other “bugs” hit our homes and infect our bodies. This leads us to ask the question, “Should I keep my child home from school today?” While being at school can be a very enjoyable experience, it is also a lot of hard work! Children who are feeling miserable are often unable to participate and engage in learning. Here are some tips to consider when determining if a child should stay home:
First the easy ones …
· If your child is running a fever, or has run a fever in the past 24 hours, he/she should remain home. (The CDC states that children are fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medicine prior to returning to school).
· If your child has vomited in the past 24 hours, or is very nauseous he/she should remain home.
· If your child has any type of infectious disease (i.e. pink eye, strep throat, head lice, influenza, etc.) he/she should remain home until under treatment according to Wayne County Health Guidelines.
· It is more difficult to determine whether your child should stay home when he/she has a runny nose, persistent cough, tummy ache, headache, etc.
Some rules of thumb to consider are:
· Will your child be able to manage his/her symptoms during the 7 hour school day? (Remember, the school district policy does not allow our staff to administer, or for children to bring and self-administer, “over the counter” meds, such as cough drops, cold medicine, Tylenol, etc.)
· Will he/she be able to concentrate on schoolwork, complete assignments, participate in class and participate in lunch and recess?
· Are the symptoms likely to infect other children who will be in close proximity?
· Would I want a fellow classmate with the same symptoms to be sitting next to, or across from, my child all day?
Certainly we encourage children to have excellent school attendance and are not expecting that children will be kept home with every sniffle.  We simply ask that you do your best to gauge your child’s symptoms, especially those of the past 24 hours, and allow him/her time to recover when ill. Thank you for helping us to keep a healthy school environment for all who enter.

4th Grade In School Field Trip
On Tuesday our 4th grade students learned about Michigan Fossils during their In School Field Trip.

Hi! My name is Nancy Gregg and I have recently joined the Hoover family as the main secretary.  I have been married to my husband Mike for 18 years and we have a son, Isaac in 7th grade at Holmes Middle School and a son, Asher in 4th grade at Hoover. We love pets, and have 2 corn snakes named Smog and Nagini, 2 hermit crabs named Merry and Pippin and a little vizsla puppy on the way (name to be determined). We are an active family that does karate together and the boys enjoy playing soccer for Livonia Soccer Club. Isaac does cross country and wrestling for Holmes and plans to run track as well. Asher also plays basketball with LJAL and swims on the Newburgh Sharks swim team. We love the outdoors, being involved in our church, and we all love all things Harry Potter! 

I hope to be a welcoming and positive influence for the families in our community. I have already come to love Hoover so much and look forward to continuing with all of you!

CONGRATS NANCY GREGG! We are thrilled for Nancy and her new position as the Hoover main office secretary. She has been on the PTA board for the past few years and a very important part of our team! Best of luck on this new adventure!

WINTER BLAST WAS A SUCCESS! The PTA would like to thank all the volunteers who shared their time to help with the event. A HUGE thank you to Tara Haddad who stepped up to chair Winterblast again. She organized the entire event and made sure things ran smoothly. We are very grateful for all your hard work.

PTA MORNING MEETING – THIS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH @ 9:00AM
Come on out after drop off and share ideas and mingle with other Hoover parents. Enjoy coffee, a sweet treat and fun conversation. Our plan is to discuss upcoming activities and events. Everyone is welcome…

HOOVER SKATE NIGHT - RIVERSIDE ARENA
Looking for a fun family activity on a Friday night? Mark your calendar for Friday, February 21st. Watch for a flyer in backpack mail very soon!

ATTENTION 4TH GRADE PARENTS – DVD
The 4th grade DVD flyer went home. Be sure to write down your student’s memories along with a baby picture and 5 photos of your student while at Hoover. The deadline is Friday, February 28th. You can send pictures in an envelope or email them to crystalDeG@gmail.com or ngregg@livoniapublicschools.org Don’t miss out! This will be a wonderful keepsake for your Hoover Rocket.

HOOVER SPIRIT WEAR VALENTINES DAY SALE!!
From February 4th- 14th take advantage of 10% off orders (certain restrictions apply). Use coupon code: SWEETEST10 Also, from now until the end of the school year, any orders OVER $50 (before tax) will have free shipping.
Check out the link: www.hooverspiritwear.com

BOX TOPS UPDATE
Our Spring collection will run February 10-21. Have your child bring in their clipped Box Tops For Education during this time frame. There is also a new option to scan your receipts at WWW.BTFE.COM Check it out! This is a simple way to help earn funds for Hoover Elementary

2/17-2/18 No School Mid-Winter Break
2/19 Family Fitness Night 6:30-8:00
2/21 Skate Night
2/27-2/28 Star Lab
3/5 KG Parent Information Night 6-7:00
3/7 Pistons Game
3/9-3/12 Vision Screening
3/10 No School
3/10 PTA Meeting 6:30 p.m.
3/12 Book Bingo Night 6-7
3/13 1/2 Day Dismissal 12:10, End of 2nd Trimester
3/17 Vision Re-screening
3/18 Author Assembly
3/19 Spring Picture Day
3/20 Report Cards Go Home
3/27 1/2 Day Dismissal 12:10