Hoover Cares!

Hello Hoover Rockets,

Thank you for the cereal donations!  We collected 305 cereal boxes for Blessings in a Backpack!

Dan Moore loading the cereal to deliver!

Corinne counting cereal boxes.

Eco-Action Update

Last Thursday, every class at Hoover totaled all of the pounds of paper and cardboard they have recycled in their classrooms since we began weighing in March.  Are you ready for the grand total?  In just 7 weeks, Hoover classrooms recycled 426 pounds!  That is a lot of paper that we saved from going into a landfill.  Good going Hoover Rockets!  

Some classes predicted the recycling grand total before we added it all up. Mrs. Cannell's class came in first place by predicting that our grand total would be 276 pounds.  Mrs. Horgan's class came in 2nd place with an estimate of 1,000 pounds.  

Keep recycling, weighing and graphing. You are making a difference. Together we can reach for a better world!

Kidstock 2017
The Hoover Outdoor Music Concert Rain Date has been changed to Tuesday, May 30.  We are watching the weather forecast very carefully.

Library News
This is the last week students can check out books from the library.  All books are due back to the Library on Friday, May 26th.  Please look around your house for any Hoover Library Books.  Thank you.






Butterflies in First Grade
Mrs. Poteracki's class has butterflies.  5 of our 6 butterflies have emerged from their chrysalis! The students are so excited to see them!

Thank you to our outgoing PTA board for all your hard work, dedication and time that you have donated to Hoover!  We appreciate all the planning, shopping, organizing, counting, fundraising and caring that you have provided.  Welcome to the new PTA Board!  We look forward to a great 2017/18 school year.

Mrs. Jungwirth, Mr. Grose, Jackson and Owen
tilling the Bio-Diversity Garden.

Bio-Diversity Garden

Mrs. Skibinski's class and Mrs. Jungwirth entered a contest the Subaru Loves the Earth Campaign!  We won a $100 Visa Gift Card and plants for the garden.  Congratulations!   Work has begun on the garden which is located behind the library and Mrs. Skibinski's classroom. 

5/23 Jiffy Field Trip Cannell, Cowher

5/23 Music Concert 6:00-8:00 p.m.

5/25 Jiffy Field Trip Flak, Fortier

5/26 PJ Spirit Day

5/29 Memorial Day No School

5/29 Hoover Arbor Day on Livonia Cable 7:00 p.m.

5/30 Music Concert 6:00-8:00 p.m. Rain Day6/1 Kindergarten Orientation

6/1 2nd Grade and Flak Zoo Field Trip
6/5 Spree Checks Due
6/6 Crazy Hair Day

6/7 Field Day K-1 AM 9:30-11:30  2-4 1:30-3:30 

6/8 1st Grade Zoo Field Trip, 3rd Grade and Flak Bowling

6/9 4th Grade Diamond Jack Field Trip

6/13 4th Grade Swim Club Party

6/13 2nd Grade and Flak Beach Bash

6/13 KG End of Year Picnic

6/14 Field Day Rain Date

6/14 Autograph Day

6/15 1/2 Day of School Dismissal 12:10

6/16 Last Day of School Dismissal 12:10

Confident Hoover Rockets!

Hello Hoover Rockets,

Last Monday, we welcomed the new Cass Families to Hoover.  They enjoyed a tour by some of our own students, staff and parents.  Thank you to everyone who helped make this such a great event for our future Hoover Rockets.

M-STEP
Our 3rd graders have completed the M-STEP assessment and 4th grade began on Thursday.  They are doing an amazing job showing GRIT and CONFIDENCE!

Mrs. Cannell's class

Masterworks
On Tuesday in Ms. Charochak's class they had Masterworks.  The kids tried painting like Michelangelo painting the Sistine Chapel, lying on their back under their desks.  They talked about how it was even more challenging for Michelangelo because he was up in the air on a scaffold.

Everyone is invited to join us for our May PTA meeting Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.  We will be discussing the Outdoor Concert and brainstorming ideas for next year.  We will also be voting on the Executive Board for the 2017/18 school year.

This is the Slate of Officers:

President:  Elizabeth Stempeck

1st Vice President:  Tracie Lang

2nd Vice President:  Christina Testa

Treasurer:  Nicole Dant

Assistant Treasurer:  Jennifer Connolly

Recording Secretary:  Nancy Gregg

Corresponding Secretary:  Tracey Schenk

Livonia Spree

Plan to enjoy the Spree  NOW and SAVE $9 off the regular price of $25.  Discounted pre-sale wristband vouchers are available now through June 5th for $16 each (wristband valid for Tuesday, June 20 - Saturday, June 24).  Just send a check made out to "Hoover PTA" in an envelope marked "Spree."  Be sure to include your student's name and teacher.

One of the Climate Characteristics we are focusing on this month is Confidence.  Here are some phrases that help build Confidence in your children.

5/16 PTA Meeting 7:00 p.m.

5/17 SACC Registration 4:30-6:00 p.m.

5/23 Jiffy Field Trip Cannell, Cowher

5/23 Music Concert 6:00-8:00 p.m.

5/25 Jiffy Field Trip Flak, Fortier

5/25 Music Concert 6:00-8:00 p.m. Rain Day

5/26 PJ Spirit Day

5/29 Memorial Day No School

5/29 Hoover Arbor Day on Livonia Cable 7:00 p.m.

6/1 Kindergarten Orientation

6/1 2nd Grade and Flak Zoo Field Trip
6/5 Spree Checks Due

6/7 Field Day K-1 AM 9:30-11:30  2-4 1:30-3:30 

6/8 1st Grade Zoo Field Trip, 3rd Grade and Flak Bowling

6/9 4th Grade Diamond Jack Field Trip

6/13 4th Grade Swim Club Party

6/13 2nd Grade and Flak Beach Bash

6/13 KG End of Year Picnic

6/14 Field Day Rain Date

6/14 Autograph Day

6/15 1/2 Day of School Dismissal 12:10

6/16 Last Day of School Dismissal 12:10

We Appreciate You!

Hello Hoover Rockets,

The Hoover staff would like to extend a special thank you to all of our Hoover students and families for this amazing week.  We were inspired reading the notes, loved stocking our supply closets and enjoyed all the yummy treats.  Not having to pack a lunch or fix a breakfast one morning provided us a few more minutes in our day.  Thank you for all the effort that went into this week.  We appreciate all you do to support Hoover as well.

Volunteer Tea
Thank you to all the parents, grandparent, retirees and community members that Volunteer at Hoover.  We were able to personally thank them during our Volunteer Tea on Thursday.  A special thank you to Ms. Charochak for all her hard work in making this event a huge success.

                                                      4th Grade Riley Visit
Our 4th graders went to Riley on Thursday morning, to meet their Pen Pal and walk around the school.  They made a book mark, completed a word search and tested their ability to find their way around the school.  Thank you to our Riley Pen Pals for a great morning.

Mrs. Christensen's class watching the recycling truck.

Science
Last week Mrs. Christensen's class was learning about plants in science.  They went outside to draw some plants and watched the recycling dump truck as they learned about recycling.  Mrs. Lipinski and Ms. Skibinski's class made slime in science.

Ms. Skibinski's boys making slime.

A great time was had by all despite the cold, wet weather on Sunday at the Tiger game.  Thank you for purchasing tickets and supporting Hoover.

Fun at the Tigers Game!

Our last PTA meeting will be on Tuesday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m.  We will be voting on our Nomination Slate. Everyone is invited to attend.  We hope you can make it.

Did you know that we no longer send home a letter over Labor Day weekend letting families know who their teacher will be?   Teacher Assignments will be posted on Parent Connect ONLY in the Fall

Reminder: ELEMENTARY parents, please log into Parent Connect via our website to make sure you are connected! If you’ve never used Parent Connect, you’ll want to log in prior to next school year, when LPS will post ELEMENTARY teacher/classroom assignments in Parent Connect. We will not be mailing a letter with your child’s teacher assignment.

To access Parent Connect, go to the Parents tab at http://www.livoniapublicschools.org/ and click on Parent Connect. Log in with your user name and password, which was issued at the time of registration. There, you may check classes, assignments, grades, attendance, cafeteria accounts, transportation assignments and more, in addition to managing account settings. If you do not have your log-in, please contact Mrs. Holmes (734-744-2730).

5/1-5/26 M-STEP for 3rd and 4th Grade Students

5/8 Popsicles on the Playground and Tour for new Cass Families 6:30-7:30

5/16 PTA Meeting 7:00 p.m.

5/17 SACC Registration 4:30-6:00 p.m.

5/23 Jiffy Field Trip Cannell, Cowher

5/23 Music Concert 6:00-8:00 p.m.

5/25 Jiffy Field Trip Flak, Fortier

5/25 Music Concert 6:00-8:00 p.m. Rain Day

5/26 PJ Spirit Day

5/29 Memorial Day No School

5/29 Hoover Arbor Day on Livonia Cable 7:00 p.m.

6/1 Kindergarten Orientation

6/1 2nd Grade and Flak Zoo Field Trip

6/7 Field Day K-1 AM 9:30-11:30  2-4 1:30-3:30 

6/8 1st Grade Zoo Field Trip, 3rd Grade and Flak Bowling

6/9 4th Grade Diamond Jack Field Trip

6/13 4th Grade Swim Club Party

6/13 2nd Grade and Flak Beach Bash

6/13 KG End of Year Picnic

6/14 Field Day Rain Date

6/14 Autograph Day

6/15 1/2 Day of School Dismissal 12:10

6/16 Last Day of School Dismissal 12:10

Arbor Day at Hoover

Hello Hoover Rockets,

Leah planted her new tree.

Ready to take our trees home.

Arbor Day was a huge success at Hoover on Friday.  Thank you to the 3rd grade singers, students who entered the Poet-tree contest, Mr. Murphy, Mrs. Jungwirth, Mrs. Skibinski and Mr. Tony.  Thanks to the city of Livonia Tree Committee Hoover was given 3 large trees which were planted by students on the East side of the playground.  Every Hoover student was also given a tree.  Mayor Wright, Laura Cox, Colleen Burton and Crystal Frank also attended.  It was an amazing day.  The celebration can be seen on the Livonia Cable station on Monday, May 29th at 7:00 p.m.

1st and 2nd Grade Tree Planters

3rd Graders Singing with Mr. Murphy

Lansing
Our 4th graders enjoyed a day of learning about Michigan in Lansing this week.  They visited the Impression 4 Science Center, The Michigan Historical Museum and the State Capitol.  Thank you to all the parents and staff that made this field trip so amazing and one that our Hoover Rockets will never forget!

Mrs. Larabell's class in Lansing

Mrs. Lipinski's girls in Lansing

Fun at Impression Five

MSTEP Next Week
Our 3rd graders will begin taking the M-STEP on Monday, May 1st.  Please make sure that the students get a healthy breakfast and good nights sleep.  We recommend 8:30 or the latest 9:00 bed time.  Our 4th graders will begin on Thursday, May 11th.

Poem in the Pocket Day
Last Thursday students shared a poem that they carried in the pockets.  During lunch, Mr. Tony had students volunteer to read their poems into the microphone.
Roses are Red
Violets are Blue
I love Hoover
How About You?
by Katie Cramer

Lunch Balances
Please check your child's backpack if they buy lunch.  We have quite a few students with an outstanding balance.  Ms. Wilcox sends home an envelope if a student owes money for lunch.  Our goal is for all students to eat a lunch every day.  In June, we will be limiting the amount of credit that we can extend for lunches.  We don't want students to have a cheese sandwich for lunch, so please look for those envelopes and listen closely to the automated calls about lunch balances.  You can send in cash, a check or pay with a credit card for a small fee through Parent Connect.  If you find you may need some support please don't hesitate to call or email Mrs Bice (jbice2@livoniapublicschools.org).  We do have funds remaining in our Hoover Helping Hearts account to support families.

This week, we will be celebrating our "STARS", the hardworking Hoover staff, starting May 1st with a week full of surprises.  We need lots of donations for the week, please consider signing up to send something in to help make the week a success!  

Thank you for all your support!

Here is the link to the sign up for staff appreciation :)

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c44afa72ba13-2016

Did you know that Arbor Day is an annual observance that celebrates the role of trees in our lives and promotes tree planting and care. As a formal holiday, it was first observed in 1872, in Nebraska, but tree planting festivals are as old as civilization. The tree has appeared throughout history and literature as the symbol of life. The idea for Arbor Day in the United States originated in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Among the pioneers moving into the Nebraska Territory in 1854 was Julius Sterling Morton from Detroit. He and his wife, Caroline, were lovers of nature, and the home they established in Nebraska was quickly planted with trees, shrubs, and flowers. Morton was a journalist and soon became editor of Nebraska’s first newspaper. Given that forum, he spread agricultural information and his enthusiasm for trees to a receptive audience. His fellow pioneers missed their trees and needed them for windbreaks, fuel, building materials and shade from the hot prairie sun. A visit to Nebraska today wouldn’t disclose the state was once a treeless plain, yet it was the lack of trees there that led to the founding of Arbor Day in the 1800s.   Visit arborday.org to learn more.

4/30 Hoover Tigers Game vs. White Sox
5/1-5/26 M-STEP for 3rd and 4th Grade Students
5/2 Teacher Favorites
5/4 4th Grade Students Visit Riley 9:15-11:15
5/4 Volunteer Tea 3:00 p.m.
5/8 Popsicles on the Playground and Tour for new Cass Families 6:30-7:30
5/16 PTA Meeting 7:00 p.m.
5/17 SACC Registration 4:30-6:00 p.m.
5/23 Jiffy Field Trip Cannell, Cowher
5/23 Music Concert 6:00-8:00 p.m.
5/25 Jiffy Field Trip Flak, Fortier
5/25 Music Concert 6:00-8:00 p.m. Rain Day
5/26 PJ Spirit Day
5/29 Memorial Day No School
5/29 Hoover Arbor Day on Livonia Cable 7:00 p.m.
6/1 Kindergarten Orientation
6/1 2nd Grade and Flak Zoo Field Trip

Wild About Hoover ART!

Pen Pals

Hello Hoover Rockets,
On Thursday, the Kindergarten and First Grade Cass students came to visit Hoover.  They met their Pen Pals, made an art project, and completed a scavenger hunt.  It was an exciting day to meet our Future Hoover Rockets.

Meeting new friends.

Making Stars and Rockets

 ART FAIR

Thank you to everyone who came and supported the Hoover Art Fair.  Ms. Mitchell works very hard to prepare all of our Rocket's projects.  She keeps them organized, labeled and prepares the necessary background to make the pop.  Thank you to Ms. Mitchell for an amazing evening.

3rd Grade Art

KG Art

Wild About the Windows
Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Gregg, Mrs. New and Mrs. Stempeck for painting the windows for Spring.  We are Wild About Hoover!

Biodiversity Garden
Now that spring is here, final plans are underway for the biodiversity garden.  One last piece we are hoping to have in place is a decorative, permanent border for the garden.  We are hoping that someone in the community with experience in this area would be willing to help us find discount pricing and assistance with installation.  Please contact Mrs. Jungwirth at jjungwir2@livoniapublicschools.org or Mrs. Skibinski at jskibins@livoniapublicschools.org as soon as possible if you are able to help.
Thank you.

Summer ELVs Reading Program 
The Livonia PTSA Council has been working to coordinate the 2017 Summer ELVs program to provide elementary school students with reading and literacy assistance over the summer. The link below will take you to a flyer letting you know about the program and how to enroll your child.

The form for parents can be accessed here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdijQuJRdRxmXzJq6M_9gT39LLH6KrTXzRx4QmepADTPN88wA/viewform

Did you know that Hoover is hosting the Arbor Day Celebration for the city of Livonia?  We will be having a short ceremony on Friday, April 28th at 1:30.  Hoover will be receiving 3 trees from the Livonia Tree City Committee.  Thank you to the City of Livonia for supporting our Eco-Action Efforts!

Hoover Spirit Wear is always available.  Perhaps you are looking for a birthday present, Mother;'s Day gift or Father's Day gift.  

Check out the website below.

Home - Hoover Elementary Spirit Wear

4/25-4/27 4th Grade Lansing Trips
4/28 Livonia Arbor Day Celebration at Hoover 1:30, Green Out Spirit Day

4/30 Hoover Tigers Game vs. White Sox
5/1-5/26 M-STEP for 3rd and 4th Grade Students
5/1-5/5 Staff Appreciation Week
5/4 4th Grade Students Visit Riley 9:15-11:15
5/4 Volunteer Tea 3:00
5/8 Popsicles on the Playground and Tour for new Cass Families 6:30-7:30
5/16 PTA Meeting 7:00 p.m.
5/17 SACC Registration 4:30-6:00 p.m.
5/23 Music Concert 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Welcoming Future Rockets!

Hello Hoover Rockets,
It was great to see all of our Hoover Rockets return to school with a smile!  We enjoyed meeting the future Hoover Rockets that are coming from Cass.  On Tuesday the 2nd and 3rd grade Cass students came to Hoover.  Their Hoover Pen Pal gave them a tour, they made an art project together and enjoyed getting to know a new friend.  Next week, we will welcome the Kindergarten and First grade Cass students.

Making stars and rockets with our Pen Pals

Enjoying the Scavenger Hunt!

Cass students on the bus.

Bio-Diversity Garden Update

Believe it or not, we had a wild turkey attempting to eat out of our bird feeder today.  I wanted to share our first Biodiversity photo with you.  Unfortunately, we scared it away before I could grab my camera and get a good photo.

Mrs. Skibinski

Thank to those folks who purchased a Dearborn Ham to support Hoover.  It was another successful fundraiser.
Our April PTA meeting will be on Wednesday, April 19th at 1:00 p.m.

Our PTA has purchased the Ice Cream for the Ice Cream Social.  So make sure you stop by the Multipurpose Room to get a complimentary sweet treat after taking in all the beautiful art work next Thursday night from 6:00-7:30.

Did you know that some of the Churchill Football Players donate their time to come to Hoover on Wednesdays?  You might see a football player reading to a student, helping them with their writing or playing four square at recess.  This is the third year that Churchill has partnered with Hoover for this great peer mentoring program.  Thank you Churchill!

4/18 Cowher and Flak Recycling Field Trip
4/19 KG & 1st Grade Cass Students Visit Hoover
4/19 April PTA Meeting 1:00 p.m.
4/19 Churchill Football Players Tutor
4/20 Art Fair/Ice Cream Social 6:00-7:30 p.m.
4/22 Martian Marathon 12:20 (Orange)
4/25-4/27 4th Grade Lansing Trips
4/28 Livonia Arbor Day Celebration at Hoover 1:30, Green Out Spirit Day

4/30 Hoover Tigers Game vs. White Sox
5/1-5/26 M-STEP for 3rd and 4th Grade Students
5/1-5/5 Staff Appreciation Week
5/4 4th Grade Students Visit Riley 9:15-11:15
5/4 Volunteer Tea
5/5 Popsicles on the Playground and Tour for new Cass Families 6:30-7:30