11.21.17

Hello Hoover Rockets,

Thankful Turkeys from Ms. Fortier's class

We hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving with their family and friends.

There are so many things to be Thankful for at Hoover:
*talented staff
*amazing students
*supportive parents
*awesome PTA
*friendships
*new Chromebooks
*learning and growing every day
*new furniture
*caring community

Ms. Skibinskis' turkeys

Standards Based Report Cards
The Trimester ends next week on November 30th.  Teachers will be marking the report cards on Friday, December 1st.  This year teachers will be sharing how our students are progressing on the Michigan Grade Level Standards in Literacy.  You will notice on the report card that there are new and different indicators for Literacy.

NYAS-Not Yet Approaching Standard
 *Student is not yet approaching the standard even with support.  At this time, the student is providing    minimal evidence of understanding.

AS-Approaching Standard
 *Student is making progress toward the standard and may need some teacher support.  Student is beginning to show evidence of understanding within the standard.

MS-Meeting Standard
 *A standard has been taught and the student is able to independently and consistently apply the learning.

You should expect to see a lot of Approaching the Standard this first Trimester.  Students have been taught some of the standards and are practicing the skills but it is still early in the year for most to be doing it independently or to be consistently applying them.

Not every standard is taught every trimester.  For example, in writing a teacher may cover personal narratives this trimester and opinion writing next trimester.  We will continue to communicate with you to help you understand the changes to the report card and to address any questions and concerns that you may have.  Our goal is for parents to understand how their child is progressing with the standards and where are the areas of Growth Opportunities.  

Mrs. Fryberger

Mrs. Bice

Mrs. Baughman

Did you know that Hoover has an amazing support staff?  Mrs. Bice, Mrs. Baughman, Mrs. Pickerel, Mrs. Jungwirth, Ms. Thomas, Ms. Mugianis, and Mrs. Fryberger all support students with literacy every day.  You might see students reading in the hallway, in the Library or support classrooms working on interventions and reading strategies.  This year we have implemented an Intervention Block for each grade level.  During this period of time students receive support in reading and are not missing any new instruction.  Great things are happening at Hoover.

Ms. Mugianis

Mrs. Pickerel

Thank you for all you do for our AMAZING HOOVER ROCKETS. We are so lucky to have a fantastic community supporting Hoover! Thank you for enriching our children’s lives and leading by example to show them the importance of giving back to our community.  We are so THANKFUL to be a HOOVER ROCKET!

Please consider joining us for some early December fun.

HOOVER HOCKEY NIGHT

Saturday, December 2^nd at 7pm, please join us at USA HOCKEY ARENA for a game between TEAM USA and UofM. Visit www.usantdp.com for a “single game ticket” use promo code: HOOVER to participate in this event. Our Hoover families will be sitting in the same section.

HOLIDAY PARADE

Sunday, December 3^rd, Hoover Elementary is participating in the City of Livonia’s Holiday Parade. The parade is scheduled to start at 4:00pm and should last about an hour. Arrive at Frost Middle School by 3:00pm for staging purposes. Please come decked out in your holiday attire (i.e. Santa hats, reindeer antlers, lights, garland, etc.). Families are welcome to hand out candy along the parade route.  Also, you are responsible for your children throughout the entire duration of the event. If you have any questions, please direct them to Nicole Mercieca merzas@yahoo.com or Carmin Haylock carminhaylock@yahoo.com. Please RSVP with the total number of people attending. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C44A9AC23A7FB6-city          

HOOVER HOLIDAY SHOP

Thursday and Friday, December 7^th and 8^th, our AMAZING Hoover Rockets will be shopping during the day at the Holiday Shop. Volunteers are needed to help with escorting classes to and from the shop, as well as assisting with the shopping fun. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4EA5A622A64-thehoover

Nov. 22-24            Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 28                 Hoover Highlights
Nov. 30                 1st Trimester Ends, Nuts About Science Session #2
Dec. 1                   No School Work Day for Teachers
Dec. 2                   PTSA Chili Cook Off, UM vs. USA Hockey FUNdraiser
Dec. 3                   Livonia Holiday Parade
Dec. 7                   Holiday Shop, Nuts About Science
Dec. 8                   Holiday Shop, Spirit Day Crazy Hair Day, Report Cards Go Home
Dec. 8                   Dearborn Ham Orders Due
Dec. 12                 Kids Night Out 5-8:00 p.m.
Dec. 14                 Nuts About Science
Dec. 15                 Kids Night Out 5-8:00 p.m.
Dec. 19                 Hoover Highlights
Dec. 21                 Nuts About Science
Dec. 25-Jan 5        Winter Break
Jan. 8                    School Resumes
Jan. 9                    PTA Meeting 1:00 p.m.
Jan. 11                  Nuts About Science
Jan. 11                  Reflections Celebration Stevenson 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Jan. 12                  Spirit Day PJ Day
Jan. 15                 No School MLK
Jan. 16                 Hoover Highlights

11.17.17

Hello Hoover Rockets,
We are busy reading, writing, learning, being mindful, sharing ideas and problem solving at Hoover. Thank you for making sure your children have warm coats, gloves and hats for recess.

Reminder:  No school on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday next week due to Thanksgiving Break.

Outdoor Classroom

This week classes began to plant seeds in their garden rings in the Outdoor Classroom.  This is Mrs. Christensen's class outside ready to plant.

Library Cafe

In Library this week Mrs. Jungwirth opened the Library Cafe.  Third and Fourth grade students were able to "taste" books by reading a few pages and then they answered questions on their "menu" about the book.  Then they rotated to a different table to "taste" more books.  Thank you Mrs. Jungwirth for providing a creative way for students to read a variety of genre besides Graphic Novels.

Book Tasting "menu"

Did you know that Hoover student art work is displayed out in the Livonia Community?  Next time you are eating at Sam's Place look for our Hoover Art.  Sam's Place is located at 33251 Five Mile on the corner of Farmington Road and Five Mile.  Thank you Ms.Mitchell for sharing our artists with the Community.

The Original Works orders are due on Monday.  Thank you for supporting Hoover.

If you are choosing to participate in this fundraiser, please send back your order form, payment, AND your child's art in the provided plastic bag.  Your child's artwork will be returned along with the products ordered.

If you  are not participating in this fundraiser, please keep the art that your child created at Hoover.

Just after Thanksgiving Break there are some fun events planned for our Hoover Rockets.

CITY OF LIVONIA HOLIDAY PARADE Hoover Elementary is going to be participating in the City of Livonia’s Holiday Parade onSunday, December 3rd, 2017! The parade is scheduled to start at 4:00pm and should last about an hour. Please come decked out in your Holiday attire (i.e. Santa hats, reindeer antlers, lights, garland, etc.)  You are welcome to hand out candy along the parade route, too.  We are asking everyone to arrive at Frost Middle School by 3:00pm for staging purposes. Please note participation is limited to 100 people.  Please RSVP with the total number attending.  Also, you are responsible for your children throughout the entire duration of the parade, from staging to parade route completion, and will need to provide your own candy to pass out.  Please dress appropriately for the weather and be ready to have some fun representing our Hoover Rockets. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C44A9AC23A7FB6-city           If you have any questions, please direct them to Nicole Mercieca merzas@yahoo.com or Carmin Haylock carminhaylock@yahoo.com HOOVER HOLIDAY SHOP The Hoover Holiday Shop is just a few weeks away. On Thursday and Friday, December 7thand 8th, from 9am-3pm, our Hoover Rockets will have the opportunity to shop for their families. Each class will have 25-30 minutes to shop. Volunteers are needed on both days to walk the classes to and from the community room and assist the children with their shopping/purchasing of gifts.  This is a wonderful way to spend time with our AMAZING HOOVER ROCKETS, enjoy their enthusiasm, and get into the holiday spirit. Look for more details to come home via backpack mail as the event gets closer. www.SignUpGenius.com/go/5080B4EA5A622A64-thehoover

Nov. 20, 21           Hearing Rescreenings
Nov. 22-24            Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 28                 Hoover Highlights
Nov. 30                 1st Trimester Ends, Nuts About Science Session #2
Dec. 1                   No School Work Day for Teachers
Dec. 2                   PTSA Chili Cook Off, UM vs. USA Hockey FUNdraiser
Dec. 3                   Livonia Parade
Dec. 7                   Holiday Shop, Nuts About Science
Dec. 8                   Holiday Shop, Spirit Day Crazy Hair Day, Report Cards Go Home
Dec. 12                 Kids Night Out 5-8:00 p.m.
Dec. 14                 Nuts About Science
Dec. 15                 Kids Night Out 5-8:00 p.m.
Dec. 19                 Hoover Highlights
Dec. 21                 Nuts About Science
Dec. 25-Jan 5         Winter Break
Jan. 8                    School Resumes
Jan. 9                    PTA Meeting 1:00 p.m.
Jan. 11                  Nuts About Science
Jan. 11                  Reflections Celebration Stevenson 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Jan. 12                  Spirit Day PJ Day
Jan. 15                 No School MLK
Jan. 16                 Hoover Highlights

11.10.17

Hello Hoover Rockets,
It was another great week of learning at Hoover.  Now that the temperature has dropped please make sure you are sending warm weather gear with your Hoover Rockets.  We will be outside for recess as long as the temperature with the windchill is 15 degrees and above.  Students should have a warm winter coat, warm gloves, and a hat.  It is important that students are able to put on their gear independently.  Perhaps practice this weekend to see if they know how to zip their winter coat and the correct sequence for getting ready.   We notice that children often put on their boots before the snow pants.  If they are able to get ready on their own, they will have more time outside at recess to play.
Winter Dress Sequence
1.  Shoes off
2.  Snow Pants on
3.  Boots on
4.  Coat on and zip
5.  Hat on
6.  Gloves on last

Outdoor Recess Fun

Did you know that this month we are focusing on the Climate Character trait of Mindfulness?  Mindfulness  is being aware in the moment, maintaining a moment- by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment. The students also watched a short video during lunch to learn more about mindfulness and to practice slow breathing which assists in calming. Here are the links to the videos if you wanted to watch them with your child at home. Mindfulness for Children - The Storm 

Mindful Ozzy Introduces Mindfulness (Pre-k toGrade 2)

Please join us on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. for our next PTA meeting in the Community Room.  We will be planning upcoming events including the Livonia Holiday Parade, Holiday Shop, Kids Night Out, and Winter Blast.  

Nov. 14                 PTA Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 16                 Nuts About Science
Nov. 20, 21           Hearing Rescreenings
Nov. 22-24            Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 28                 Hoover Highlights
Nov. 30                 1st Trimester Ends, Nuts About Science Session #2
Dec. 1                   No School Work Day for Teachers
Dec. 2                   PTSA Chili Cook Off, UM vs. USA Hockey FUNdraiser
Dec. 7                   Holiday Shop, Nuts About Science
Dec. 8                   Holiday Shop, Spirit Day Crazy Hair Day, Report Cards Go Home
Dec. 12                 Kids Night Out 5-8:00 p.m.
Dec. 14                 Nuts About Science
Dec. 15                 Kids Night Out 5-8:00 p.m.
Dec. 19                 Hoover Highlights
Dec. 21                 Nuts About Science
Dec. 25-Jan 5         Winter Break
Jan. 8                    School Resumes
Jan. 9                    PTA Meeting 1:00 p.m.
Jan. 11                  Nuts About Science
Jan. 11                  Reflections Celebration Stevenson 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Jan. 12                  Spirit Day PJ Day
Jan. 15                 No School MLK
Jan. 16                 Hoover Highlights

11.5.17

Hello Hoover Rockets,

The students had a great time on Tuesday with the Halloween Parties.  Thank you to the teachers and parents for creating all the crafts, snacks, games and activities!  It was fun to see all the creative costumes.

NO SCHOOL ON TUESDAY  

Students do not have school on Tuesday (11/7).  Staff will be receiving Professional Development on the Standards Based Report Card and Hoover will be the location for two voting precincts for Election Day.

Chromebooks

Hoover got 144 new Chromebooks this week as part of the Bond Renovation Project. We will now have 7 Chromebooks in every classroom and 4 full classroom carts.  Teachers can sign up to use the classroom carts so every student in a classroom has a Chromebook at the same time.  Your bond dollars at work in our classrooms.

 Did you know that Ms. Sato and Mr. Turner also teach music at Stevenson High School?  On Tuesday The Stevenson Marching Band came to Hoover and performed in the Multipurpose Room.  Thank you to the Stevenson Spartans for sharing your passion for music, being positive role models for our Hoover Rockets and creating an amazing atmosphere of fun on Halloween!

Hoover Coat Drive
Thank you to everyone who donated a gently used Winter Coat.  We delivered 144 coats to DPS!  Hoover Rockets care for others!

Join us tomorrow night at Riverside Arena for Skate Night from 6:00-8:00 p.m.  This is a chance for students to skate with their Hoover friends.

The next PTA meeting will be on November 14th at 7:00 p.m.  We hope you can join us as we plan for the Holiday Shop, Kids Night Out, and our favorite fun, family event the Winter Blast.

Nov. 6                   Skate Night
Nov. 7                   No School Professional Development Day
Nov. 8                   Hoover Highlights

Nov. 9                   Nuts About Science
Nov. 14                 PTA Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 16                 Nuts About Science
Nov. 20, 21           Hearing Rescreenings
Nov. 22-24            Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 28                 Hoover Highlights
Nov. 30                 1st Trimester Ends, Nuts About Science Session #2
Dec. 1                   No School Work Day for Teachers
Dec. 2                   PTSA Chili Cook Off, UM vs. USA Hockey FUNdraiser
Dec. 7                   Holiday Shop, Nuts About Science
Dec. 8                   Holiday Shop, Spirit Day Crazy Hair Day, Report Cards Go Home
Dec. 12                 Kids Night Out 5-8:00 p.m.
Dec. 14                 Nuts About Science
Dec. 15                 Kids Night Out 5-8:00 p.m.
Dec. 19                 Hoover Highlights
Dec. 21                 Nuts About Science
Dec. 25-Jan 5         Winter Break
Jan. 8                    School Resumes
Jan. 9                    PTA Meeting 1:00 p.m.
Jan. 11                  Nuts About Science
Jan. 11                  Reflections Celebration Stevenson 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Jan. 12                  Spirit Day PJ Day
Jan. 15                 No School MLK
Jan. 16                 Hoover Highlights

Hoot N' Howl

Dear Hoover Rockets,

We had a great week at Hoover.  Thank you to all the staff, parents, grandparents and Hoover Alumni who volunteered to make the Hoot N' Howl a huge success.
Students were dancing, Mummy wrapping Mr. Tony and Mrs. Linn and playing fun games.

Halloween Obstacle Course
Mr. O turned the Multi-purpose Room into a spooky Halloween Obstacle Course for Physical Education this week.  Students climbed, jumped, crawled, hopped, scooted and ran through the course while listening to scary Halloween music.

Outdoor Classroom
Ms. Cannell's class read about social studies in the Outdoor Classroom last week.

 2nd Grade Field Trip 
The 2nd grade classes went to the Matthaei Botanical Gardens this week.  They had a wonderful time exploring outside even in the wet weather.  Thank you to our PTA for providing funding for the transportation!

Did you know our 4th graders dissected Owl Pellets today to learn more about the Food Chain?  Then at the Hoot N' Howl we saw a live Owl in the Library.  Great things are happening at Hoover!

Thank you to everyone that clipped, counted, and bagged our Box Tops. We collected 9191 Box Tops which translates to $919.10 for our Hoover Rockets. The winning classes in each grade that collected the most Box Tops are: Moritz, Eckerle, Mayne, Cowher and Lipinski. Thank you so much for your participation and the winning classes will receive their choice of a popsicle or popcorn party.

Our final numbers are in for the Winter Coat Drive. Thank you for all the coats you donated! We collected 144 coats, 98 of which were "winter coats" and are eligible for the drive. The coats left Hoover Wednesdayafternoon for the Detroit Marches Organization. Then they will start to be passed out to homeless Detroit Public Schools students to help them stay warm this winter. The remaining coats collected will benefit families right here in Livonia via the LPS Clothing Depot. THANK YOU for being so generous!Thank you, thank you for continuing to be amazing!

Scary animals in the LMC!

The Hoover PTA would like to extend a BIG thank you to all the Hoover family and friends that donated resources and time for this year’s Hoot-n-Howl. We work hard to plan events that the students don’t want to miss and we couldn’t do it without YOU! Margaret Mead said:  "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world: Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.” It’s your generosity that makes the Hoover community feel more like a family. Your continued efforts show our students how much we care and model what true community looks like for them. We appreciate our volunteers so very much!

Oct. 30-31             Hearing Screenings (KG, 1st, 2nd, 4th)
Oct. 31                  Marching Band Assembly 10:45 KG, 1, Fortier, 11:15 2nd-4th
Oct. 31                  Halloween Parties 11:00-12:00 KG, 1:15-2:15 3rd, 1:30-2:30 1st, 2nd, 4th
Nov. 2                   Nuts About Science
Nov. 3                   Spirit Day Unhealthy Snack Day
Nov. 7                   No School Professional Development Day
Nov. 8                   Hoover Highlights

Nov. 9                   Nuts About Science
Nov. 22-24            Thanksgiving Break

Dear Hoover Rockets,

Hoot N'Howl is this Friday from 6;00-8:00 p.m.  This is one of my favorite nights.  We will have a DJ, games, food and fun activities.  Students are not permitted to bring toy weapons to school for the Halloween parties or for Hoot N' Howl.  Students are also asked not to wear masks with their costumes.  We have young students who might be afraid of the masks.  Thanks for following the school rules.

Safety on Levan
If you park on the neighboring streets south of Hoover, please make sure you are parking in a legal spot.  Drivers can not see students crossing at the sidewalk when cars are parked close to the corner. Students have been walking between cars and crossing Levan south of Hoover.  This is not safe. Please make sure parents and students are crossing at the Cross Walk with our Crossing Guards.  The Livonia Police Department has been notified and will be helping us to keep our students safe.

Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thank you to all the parents/guardians that attended conferences this week.  Together we will achieve our academic goals.  Keep reading with your children and talking about what they have read.  The conversation after reading is just as important as reading.

Lunch in Classrooms due to Halloween Obstacle Course

Mr. O will have his famous Halloween Obstacle Course set up in the Multipurpose Room again this year.  Students will be eating lunch in their classrooms on Thursday, October 26^th and Friday, October 27^th.  If your child is in a Nut Free classroom (Hawker, Eckerle, Janis, Lipinski, Skibinski) or a Dairy Free classroom (Larabell) or a Pineapple Free Classroom (Poteracki) please try not to pack these items in their lunch on these days.  Thanks for your support.

 Book Fair
 The Book Fair was a huge success!  Thank you to everyone who purchased books to support our library and classrooms.



                                                 Rocket Pad School Store

It is with great excitement that we are happy to announce that The Hoover School Store, The Rocket Pad, will be opening next week (10/24).  This year, the students on the Hoover Leadership Team will be working at the store and helping customers with their purchases.  The store sells everything from pencils to glue sticks and look for special surprises during the holiday seasons.  The First and Second Graders will be shopping on Tuesdays during their lunch recess and the Third and Fourth Graders will be shopping during their lunch recess on Thursdays.  Items range in price from a nickel to three dollars.  Gift cards are also available in fifty cents and $1.00 denominations.  Thank you to Mrs. Hawker and Ms. Charochak for supervising the Student Council Students.

Hoover Community, our hearts are bursting with pride!! Thank you for all the coats you donated for our coat drive. We collected over 100!!! From the 100 “coats” collected, 67 of them will be eligible to help the homeless Detroit Public Schools students. We will be accepting LARGER CHILDREN’S AND ADULT SIZED WINTER COATS THROUGH MONDAY. Next week the coats will leave Hoover for the Detroit Marches Organization. From there they will start to be passed out to homeless Detroit Public Schools students. THANK YOU, Hoover for being so generous!

NEXT FRIDAY is Hoover’s annual Fall Party. Get ready for a SPOOK-tacular time! The HOOT-N-HOWL is Friday, October 27, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Children are welcome to dress in costumes (no masks, blood or weapons, please). We will be offering games, refreshments, music and dancing. Also, the winners of the guessing jars, pumpkin weight contest, and the Walk-a-Thon gift card drawing will be near the end of the celebration! Come dine with us, play games and enjoy the evening with your HOOVER FAMILY. 
Adult ghouls are still needed to help with the event. The sign up genius has been updated to include both donation requests and volunteers.   
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f48acae2ba7f49-hoover
Please remember to drop off donated items in the lobby by the date indicated on the Sign Up Genius.  Perishable items can be brought in and left in the PTA freezer or refrigerator.    
Thank you for helping to make this a SPOOK-tacular night for our AMAZING HOOVER ROCKETS!

Did you know that we serve breakfast every morning beginning at 8:30 AM? Students getting dropped off or riding the bus may enter the cafeteria and eat breakfast before getting in line or going to classrooms. Students not eating breakfast should arrive no earlier than 8:40 AM when our crossing guard and bus monitors go out for morning supervision. We want to make sure that all students are safe at school. Great things are happening at Hoover! 

Oct. 24-25             Hearing Screenings (KG, 1st, 2nd, 4th)
Oct. 24                  Rocket Pad Opens (1st & 2nd grade shop), Harris and Flak Field Trip
Oct. 25                  Mayne and Stack Field Trip

Oct. 26                  Picture Retake Day, Rocket Pad Open  (3rd-4th grade), Lunch in Classrooms
Oct. 26                  Nuts About Science
Oct. 27                  Hoot N' Howl 6:00-8:00 p.m., Lunch in Classrooms
Oct. 30-31             Hearing Screenings (KG, 1st, 2nd, 4th)
Oct. 31                  Marching Band Assembly 10:45 KG, 1, Fortier, 11:15 2nd-4th
Oct. 31                  Halloween Parties 11:00-12:00 KG, 1:15-2:15 3rd, 1:30-2:30 1st, 2nd, 4th
Nov. 2                   Nuts About Science
Nov. 3                   Spirit Day Unhealthy Snack Day
Nov. 7                   No School Professional Development Day
Nov. 8                   Hoover Highlights

Nov. 9                   Nuts About Science
Nov. 22-24            Thanksgiving Break