Thank you for all your patience, support, and GRIT during this first week of On-line Learning. Our Hoover staff is working hard to learn and implement this new way of teaching. The best reward has been seeing all of the smiling faces, pieces of writing and math problems. We miss each and every one of you. Our staff is working hard to maintain connections with students and keep learning alive. We realize there are some bumps in the road due to Wifi or technology issues and know that we are problem solving those daily. Thank you for understanding and continuing to stay involved with our Hoover Community. Please do not hesitate to reach out through email with any questions or concerns.
Helping Hearts
Unfortunately, the current COVID-19 situation has presented economic challenges for many of our families. 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 jbice2@livoniapublicschools.org.Mrs. Bice is happy to support our parents and students with anxiety and emotional needs. If you would like to reach out to her through email she will set up a Zoom meeting with you or she can talk to you on the phone. jbice2@livoniapublicschools.org.
Tips on reducing stress while helping your child learn at home
Spending time wishing things were otherwise is an exercise in frustration. And since research shows that acceptance is an important trait in positive well-being, here are a few mantras about simplification you might want to try:
- I am not homeschooling. I am doing my best to help my kids learn at home during a crisis.
- I am not “working from home.” I am doing my best to work at home during a crisis.
- I cannot be as productive as normal because these are not normal times. I will focus on what I can accomplish in just the next 24 hours and let go of what I cannot accomplish right now.
These came from a great article below that was shared with us from our Hoover School Psychologist Brittany Stall. Click on the link below to learn ways to reduce stress while helping your child learn at home.
Young Fives Registration Begins May 14th
Please visit the Livonia Public Schools website to register for Young Fives beginning May 14th.
Young Fives is designed for students who are eligible for kindergarten, but require more time to further develop their emotional, social, physical, and/or cognitive skills. Children must be 5 years old between July 1 and September 1. Parents have the option of requesting a waiver for enrollment if their child's birthday falls after the September 1st cut-off date but before December 1st. The program is tuition-free, as it is funded by the state. Children attend five days per week in either the AM or PM session for the traditional school year. Participation in Young Fives is by parental choice.
Stay Connected
If you are looking for a way to stay connected to our amazing Hoover family during this time, we have 3 FaceBook pages to check-out!
*The Hoover Rockets PTA page is a great place to stay informed about events and announcements. Our new secretary, Mrs. Gregg, is even doing the morning announcements each day from her house through a video.
*The Herbert Hoover Elementary School page is new since January and just getting up and running. We are also posting the morning announcements here!
*The Hoover Eco-Action Community page contains links to many great outdoor activities and learning opportunities. We will also be attempting to continue some of the work of the Eco-Action team such as signing up to do at-home projects, fill Hoover's bird feeders, and start some garden clean-up days in the coming weeks.
May Birthdays
Happy Birthday to our Hoover Rockets with May Birthdays.
Alex B. 5/1/2013 Dallas 5/1/2013
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Brielle B. 5/3/2012 Dominic C. 5/3/2011 Michael Y. 5/3/2012 Salma A. 5/5/2014 Owen T. 5/5/2011 Jewel D. 5/6/2013
Ella H. 5/6/2012 Benjamin G. 5/9/2012 Marinelle H. 5/9/2011 Norah O. 5/9/2010 Melanie S. 5/9/2013 Charles K. 5/10/2010
Logan O. 5/10/2012 Blake R. 5/10/2013
Vicente W. 5/11/2011 Hailey K. 5/12/2011
Jonah V. 5/13/2014 Joshua F. 5/14/2012
Warren P. 5/14/2013 Gavin B. 5/15/2014
Jack C. 5/15/2013 Lily C. 5/15/2013
Haddie P. 5/15/2012 Audrey H. 5/16/2013
Dalton H. 5/16/2009 Andrea K. 5/16/2010
Ayla K. 5/16/2012 Amaliah M. 5/16/2011
Rachel R. 5/16/2013 Luis R. 5/16/2012
Jacob M. 5/18/2014 Grace L. 5/19/2014
Reagan O. 5/19/2010 Nathan M. 5/25/2010
Sydney S. 5/25/2011 Jackson M. 5/27/2013
Luciana A. 5/28/2014 Abigail D. 5/28/2014
Jyllana E. 5/28/2014 Owen G. 5/28/2010
Bo G. 5/29/2013 Charlotte L. 5/30/2013
Josie B. 5/31/20
Happy Birthday to our Hoover Rockets with May Birthdays.
Brielle B. 5/3/2012 Dominic C. 5/3/2011 Michael Y. 5/3/2012 Salma A. 5/5/2014 Owen T. 5/5/2011 Jewel D. 5/6/2013
Ella H. 5/6/2012 Benjamin G. 5/9/2012 Marinelle H. 5/9/2011 Norah O. 5/9/2010 Melanie S. 5/9/2013 Charles K. 5/10/2010
Logan O. 5/10/2012 Blake R. 5/10/2013
Vicente W. 5/11/2011 Hailey K. 5/12/2011
Jonah V. 5/13/2014 Joshua F. 5/14/2012
Warren P. 5/14/2013 Gavin B. 5/15/2014
Jack C. 5/15/2013 Lily C. 5/15/2013
Haddie P. 5/15/2012 Audrey H. 5/16/2013
Dalton H. 5/16/2009 Andrea K. 5/16/2010
Ayla K. 5/16/2012 Amaliah M. 5/16/2011
Rachel R. 5/16/2013 Luis R. 5/16/2012
Jacob M. 5/18/2014 Grace L. 5/19/2014
Reagan O. 5/19/2010 Nathan M. 5/25/2010
Sydney S. 5/25/2011 Jackson M. 5/27/2013
Luciana A. 5/28/2014 Abigail D. 5/28/2014
Jyllana E. 5/28/2014 Owen G. 5/28/2010
Bo G. 5/29/2013 Charlotte L. 5/30/2013
Josie B. 5/31/20
Did you know that we are focusing on GRIT this month? Grit means to persevere and never give up. Here are some resources for you to review with your children at home.
5/25 No School Memorial Day
6/12 Last Day of School
HELLO HOOVER ROCKETS,
Can you believe it has been 50 days since our kids have been in school? Hang in there! May this time together draw you and your family closer.
"Together May We Give Our Children The Roots To Grow And The Wings To Fly”
~ Parent Author
STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK MOVED
Due to all the adjustments with school, we have decided to move Staff Appreciation week to May 11-15. We felt it necessary to give everyone time to settle into a new routine. If you want to plan ahead and start thinking of ways to share your appreciation, here are a few helpful ideas:
* Email a cute video or picture with a sign
* Create a sign to share at the start or end of an online class
* Have all the kids wear their teacher’s favorite color during an online class (the kids will have to ask what it is ahead of time)
* Online greetings card
* Online gift card
* Have your student type a hand written message or picture to express how much they miss Hoover (scan & email to staff)
4TH GRADE FAMILIES
We understand how disappointing this is for our 4th graders to miss out on so much at the end of the school year. But, we want you to know the PTA and Principal Linn are discussing creative ideas to make their last days at Hoover special and memorable.
SPIRIT WEAR
Don’t forget to keep the Hoover Rockets spirit alive. If you are looking for a creative gift idea, check out all the new items for spring. Due to the current circumstances, orders will take a bit longer than usual. If any order cannot be processed due to limited supplies, Sports Hut will contact you directly. Any orders over $50 get free shipping. Click here for details: www.hooverspiritwear.com
FACEBOOK
Join us at Hoover Rockets PTA It’s a fun and positive place to post pictures about your adventures at home.
SCIENCE FAIR
If your family wanted to participate in the Virtual Science Fair, it is not too late. Nuts About Science, our after school science enrichment program is offer Science Kits. Any of these kits would work for a science activity for the fair. Their website is www.nutsaboutscience.com
If your family wanted to participate in the Virtual Science Fair, it is not too late. Nuts About Science, our after school science enrichment program is offer Science Kits. Any of these kits would work for a science activity for the fair. Their website is www.nutsaboutscience.com
YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE VIDEO
Check out this uplifting video from our Youth Making A Difference participants for the 2019/2020 school year! https://drive.google.com/file/d/19p2e9d54LOmQNfaVBwjhsBlXcTOJjB6l/view
JOIN THE HOOVER PTA
Even though the school year is almost over, memberships are always welcome. If you are interested in a PTA board position or voting for the 2020-2021 PTA board, you must have a PTA membership. You can register for a membership online using member hub: https://hooverrockets.memberhub.store
Nominations for Executive Board positions are accepted until May 29th. If you are interested in running for any of the positions, please send an email to Tracey Schenk at tracey@tours-eti.com. May 29th we will vote on our 2020-2021 Board. Watch for more information to come about the May meeting and elections.
2020-2021 Board Nominations
President: Christina Testa
Vice President: Monica Robinson
2nd Vice President: Beth Ann Hall
Recording Secretary: Stacy Curtis
Corresponding Secretary: Rebecca Bowring
Treasurer: Carmin Haylock
Asst. Treasurer: Colleen Matz
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