Welcome Back!

Hello Hoover Rockets,

We are getting close to getting back in the building.  We are hoping we will have our occupancy permit next Thursday.  The building is looking good.  There will still be painters painting and small details getting touched up during these first couple weeks.  The staff will be working hard to unpack and set up their classrooms.  Please be patient and understanding as we get the building back in shape. Please excuse our mess and know this is not how we usually start the school year.

Kindergarten Classroom

Office

Adult Bathroom

Suggested School Supply List

Kindergarten (for community use, no names please)

* large backpack

Supplies to share as a class set

*  2 boxes Crayola crayons (24 count)

*  Crayola or Prang watercolor paints

*  1 box basic yellow pencils

*  2 large erasers

*  black dry erase markers (preferably low-odor or odorless)

*  6 large glue sticks

*  kleenex

*  ziplock bags (gallon size)

*  hand sanitize

First Grade (for community use, no names please)

* backpack

*  1 single subject spiral notebook (plain covers only please)

*  2 large erasers

*  1 box(24) crayons (no larger)

*  2 boxes basic yellow pencils (Ticonderoga brand please - lasts longer)

*  set of 4 dry erase markers

*  6 large (only) glue sticks

*  1 zippered pencil case (no plastic boxes)

*  1 pair of scissors (labeled with name)

*  gym shoes – optional

*  2 family size boxes of Kleenex *

*  Disinfecting wipes

Second Grade

*  2 large erasers (label w/student’s name)

*  1 pkg. of colored pencils

*  2 boxes #2 pencils basic YELLOW ONLY *

*  1 box crayons (24 – no larger)

*   odor- less dry-erase markers (set of 4)

*  1 pair scissors

*  1 highlighter pen – labeled with student’s name

*  6 large glue sticks

*  2 pkg. of 3 x 3 Post-its

*  1 composition book (Mead 9 ¾ x 7 ½ - wide ruled)

*  2 folders with 2 pockets

*  1 zipper bag for writing tools (no boxes)

*   large/small ziplock bags

*  1 box baby wipes*

*  2 large boxes Kleenex*

*  1 hand sanitizer (Christensen & Stack only)

Third Grade

*  1 pair of scissors

*  4 large glue sticks

*  2 large erasers

*  1 pkg. of 12 colored pencils

*  pencil top erasers *

*  2 boxes #2 basic yellow pencils *

*  1 box of crayons (16 – 24)

*  2 dry erase markers (low odor or odorless)

*  1 composition books (Mead 9 ¾  x 7 ½ wide ruled)

*  1 spiral wide ruled notebook (70 pages)

*  1 folder w/pockets

*  zipper pencil case (no boxes)

*  1 box of Kleenex *

*  1 pkg. baby wipes * 

Fourth Grade

*  1 pkg. colored pencils or bold markers

*  2 red pens

*  1 box of crayons (16 – 24)

*  4 glue sticks (large – replenish as needed)

*  2 composition notebooks (Mead)

*  #2 pencils (replenish throughout the year)

*  1 highlighter

*  4 pack of dry erase marker (low odor)

*  2 large eraser (white pentel work best)

*  1 pr scissors

*  4 pocket folders (different colors)

*  1 1”binder with plastic cover

*  zipper pencil case (no boxes)

*  1 box of Kleenex *

*  1 pkg. of wipes

*  1 pair of headphones in a labeled bag

*No trapper keepers, binders (K, 1, 2, 3) or mechanical pencils

 (for all grades)

* Items such as Kleenex, hand sanitizer, etc…are clearly optional donations and are for sharing by the children in the classroom.

Please let Mrs. Linn or your child’s teacher know if we can assist you in any way…we are more than happy to do so. 

8/30 Popsicles on the Playground at Rotary Park 6:30-7:30 p.m.
9/6  First Day of School (1/2 Day Dismissal 12:10)
9/15 Picture Day
9/20 Freedom Run 9:45
9/23 Outdoor Movie Night 

9/28 Hoover Open House/Curriculum Night

Curriculum Night Times  K-2 5:30-6:15, 3-4 7:15-8:00  

Open House K-4 6:15-7:15

10/5 Hoover Walk-a-thon

10/6 Coffee with the Principal 9-10:00

10/26 Students attend AM only Parent/Teacher Conferences

10/27 Students attend AM only Parent/Teacher Conferences

11/8 No School

11/23-11/25 No School Thanksgiving Break

12/2 No School Teacher Records Day

12/23 Students attend AM only

12/26-1/6 No School Winter Break

1/16 No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day

2/20 No School Mid-Winter Break

3/1 Students attend AM only

3/10 Students attend AM only

4/3-4/7 No School Spring Break

4/14 No School

5/29 No School Memorial Day

6/15 Students attend AM only

6/16 Students attend AM only

Our PTA is planning Popsicles on the Playground at Rotary Park on Tuesday, August 30th 7-8:00 p.m. Bring your children and enjoy reconnecting with other Hoover Families at Rotary Park.

Please join us on September 14, 2016 for our first PTA Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Literacy Library.  We will be having a Meet and Greet at 6:30 p.m. with our Executive Board and Mrs. Linn

Did you know that Hoover will be getting carts of Chromebooks for our students this year?  We will also have new projectors and a new sound system in each classroom. 

August 12, 2016

Hello Hoover Rockets,
I hope this update finds you well and enjoying all the sunshine.  I have added a couple construction pictures to the blog.  Things are progressing nicely.  Please continue to encourage your Hoover Rockets to read and practice their math facts this summer.  I know it can be hard.  Maybe try reading before bed, in the car on the way to events or while traveling.  Just 10-20 minutes a day is great!

Suggested School Supply List

Kindergarten (for community use, no names please)

ü  large backpack

Supplies to share as a class set

ü  2 boxes Crayola crayons (24 count)

ü  Crayola or Prang watercolor paints

ü  1 box basic yellow pencils

ü  2 large erasers

ü  black dry erase markers (preferably low-odor or odorless)

ü  6 large glue sticks

ü  kleenex

ü  ziplock bags (gallon size)

ü  hand sanitize

First Grade (for community use, no names please)

ü  backpack

ü  1 single subject spiral notebook (plain covers only please)

ü  2 large erasers

ü  1 box(24) crayons (no larger)

ü  2 boxes basic yellow pencils (Ticonderoga brand please - lasts longer)

ü  set of 4 dry erase markers

ü  6 large (only) glue sticks

ü  1 zippered pencil case (no plastic boxes)

ü  1 pair of scissors (labeled with name)

ü  gym shoes – optional

ü  2 family size boxes of Kleenex *

ü  Disinfecting wipes

Second Grade

ü  2 large erasers (label w/student’s name)

ü  1 pkg. of colored pencils

ü  2 boxes #2 pencils basic YELLOW ONLY *

ü  1 box crayons (24 – no larger)

ü   odor- less dry-erase markers (set of 4)

ü  1 pair scissors

ü  1 highlighter pen – labeled with student’s name

ü  6 large glue sticks

ü  2 pkg. of 3 x 3 Post-its

ü  1 composition book (Mead 9 ¾ x 7 ½ - wide ruled)

ü  2 folders with 2 pockets

ü  1 zipper bag for writing tools (no boxes)

ü   large/small ziplock bags

ü  1 box baby wipes*

ü  2 large boxes Kleenex*

ü  1 hand sanitizer (Christensen & Stack only)

Third Grade

ü  1 pair of scissors

ü  4 large glue sticks

ü  2 large erasers

ü  1 pkg. of 12 colored pencils

ü  pencil top erasers *

ü  2 boxes #2 basic yellow pencils *

ü  1 box of crayons (16 – 24)

ü  2 dry erase markers (low odor or odorless)

ü  1 composition books (Mead 9 ¾  x 7 ½ wide ruled)

ü  1 spiral wide ruled notebook (70 pages)

ü  1 folder w/pockets

ü  zipper pencil case (no boxes)

ü  1 box of Kleenex *

ü  1 pkg. baby wipes * 

Fourth Grade

ü  1 pkg. colored pencils or bold markers

ü  2 red pens

ü  1 box of crayons (16 – 24)

ü  4 glue sticks (large – replenish as needed)

ü  2 composition notebooks (Mead)

ü  #2 pencils (replenish throughout the year)

ü  1 highlighter

ü  4 pack of dry erase marker (low odor)

ü  2 large eraser (white pentel work best)

ü  1 pr scissors

ü  4 pocket folders (different colors)

ü  1 1”binder with plastic cover

ü  zipper pencil case (no boxes)

ü  1 box of Kleenex *

ü  1 pkg. of wipes

ü  1 pair of headphones in a labeled bag

*No trapper keepers, binders (K, 1, 2, 3) or mechanical pencils

 (for all grades)

* Items such as Kleenex, hand sanitizer, etc…are clearly optional donations and are for sharing by the children in the classroom.

Please let Mrs. Linn or your child’s teacher know if we can assist you in any way…we are more than happy to do so. 

PARENT CONNECT

I have received some emails about Parent Connect.  If you are not able to retrieve a password for Parent Connect then that means we have a different email in our system.  Therefore, you need to email Mrs. Holmes (dholmes@livoniapublicschools.org) to have your email updated in our system.  We have a sent a letter with your child's report card with instructions for setting up your password.  REMEMBER you will need to access Parent Connect in the Fall in order to find out your child's teacher assignment.

8/24 Bounce Back to School Event at Churchill High School 5-8:00 p.m.

9/6  First Day of School (1/2 Day Dismissal 12:10)

9/28 Hoover Open House/Curriculum Night
10/26 Students attend AM only Parent/Teacher Conferences
10/27 Students attend AM only Parent/Teacher Conferences
11/8 No School
11/23-11/25 No School Thanksgiving Break
12/2 No School Teacher Records Day
12/23 Students attend AM only
12/26-1/6 No School Winter Break
1/16 No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2/20 No School Mid-Winter Break
3/1 Students attend AM only
3/10 Students attend AM only
4/3-4/7 No School Spring Break
4/14 No School
5/29 No School Memorial Day
6/15 Students attend AM only
6/16 Students attend AM only

July 28th Update

Hello Hoover Rockets,

I stopped at Hoover today and got a tour of the progress.  I have added some pictures to the right. This week they are installing the generator, countertops, and the new entryway.  It is so exciting to see all the changes.  We can't wait to get back into the building to prepare for September 6, 2016.  This is the first day of school!  The district sent out a tentative calendar.  I have included the dates on the Important Dates list below as well.

READ, READ, READ
I reminded students to try and read everyday this summer.  It is not too late to start!  My family and I just went to the library and picked out some books this week.  Our Hoover Rockets can still use their RAZ kids accounts over the summer.  Perhaps you have taken a vacation and have some great pictures that you can incorporate into a scrapbook.  Students can write a short sentence for each picture.  This is a great way to practice writing and sequencing.


Suggested School Supply List
Please click on this link to see the Suggested School Supply List for 2016/17.
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PARENT CONNECT

I have received some emails about Parent Connect.  If you are not able to retrieve a password for Parent Connect then that means we have a different email in our system.  Therefore, you need to email Mrs. Holmes (dholmes@livoniapublicschools.org) to have your email updated in our system.  We have a sent a letter with your child's report card with instructions for setting up your password.  REMEMBER you will need to access Parent Connect in the Fall in order to find out your child's teacher assignment.

Summer is a great time to start cutting and collecting Box Tops for next year!

8/24 Bounce Back to School Event at Churchill High School 5-8:00 p.m.

9/6  First Day of School (1/2 Day Dismissal 12:10)

9/28 Hoover Open House/Curriculum Night
10/26 Students attend AM only Parent/Teacher Conferences
10/27 Students attend AM only Parent/Teacher Conferences
11/8 No School
11/23-11/25 No School Thanksgiving Break
12/2 No School Teacher Records Day
12/23 Students attend AM only
12/26-1/6 No School Winter Break
1/16 No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2/20 No School Mid-Winter Break
3/1 Students attend AM only
3/10 Students attend AM only
4/3-4/7 No School Spring Break
4/14 No School
5/29 No School Memorial Day
6/15 Students attend AM only
6/16 Students attend AM only

July Updates!

Hello Hoover Rockets,
Lots of activity has been happening at Hoover.  The new windows are going in, the outside of the building is getting painted, and the new ceilings are being installed.   Please remember that all students should have an adult with them if they come to Hoover to play on the playground.  We have a lot of large equipment and materials surrounding the school.  Thanks for your support.

Suggested School Supply List
Please click on this link to see the Suggested School Supply List for 2016/17.
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PARENT CONNECT

I have received some emails about Parent Connect.  If you are not able to retrieve a password for Parent Connect then that means we have a different email in our system.  Therefore, you need to email Mrs. Holmes (dholmes@livoniapublicschools.org) to have your email updated in our system.  We have a sent a letter with your child's report card with instructions for setting up your password.  REMEMBER you will need to access Parent Connect in the Fall in order to find out your child's teacher assignment.



Summer is a great time to start cutting and collecting Box Tops for next year!

8/24 Bounce Back to School Event at Churchill High School 5-8:00 p.m.

9/6  First Day of School (1/2 Day)

9/28 Hoover Open House/Curriculum Night

Summer Updates!

Hello Hoover Rockets,
Lots of activity has been happening at Hoover.  The new windows are going in, the outside of the building is getting painted, and the new ceilings are being installed.   Please remember that all students should have an adult with them if they come to Hoover to play on the playground.  We have a lot of large equipment and materials surrounding the school.  Thanks for your support.

Suggested School Supply List
Please click on this link to see the Suggested School Supply List for 2016/17.
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PARENT CONNECT

I have received some emails about Parent Connect.  If you are not able to retrieve a password for Parent Connect then that means we have a different email in our system.  Therefore, you need to email Mrs. Holmes (dholmes@livoniapublicschools.org) to have your email updated in our system.  We have a sent a letter with your child's report card with instructions for setting up your password.  REMEMBER you will need to access Parent Connect in the Fall in order to find out your child's teacher assignment.

Summer is a great time to start cutting and collecting Box Tops for next year!

8/24 Bounce Back to School Event at Churchill High School 5-8:00 p.m.

9/6  First Day of School (1/2 Day)

9/28 Hoover Open House/Curriculum Night

Fun with Field Day and Summer Reading!

Hello Hoover Rockets,

We had a fun and engaging week at Hoover.  Field Day, Dunk Tank, Bowling, Diamond Jack Field Trip and the Livonia Library Reading Program Presentation.  

Mrs. Christensen's class.

We had fun on Field Day learning about the Butterfly Garden, Recycling Relays and Team Building activities.  Thank you Mr. O.

Mrs. Skibinski's class on Field Day!

Hoover Rockets heard a presentation about the Livonia Library Summer Reading Program yesterday!  The students learned they can earn a free ticket to Laser Tag and Rollerskating.  Our students were shown this video to excite and motivate them to come to the Livonia Library.  The video has gone viral and made it to the Late Late Show With James Corden.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvujWDajrNU

Thank  you to Mr. G. and our Hoover Rockets for bringing us each episode of Live from the Dumpster this year!  Here is the final episode.  Great job 3rd and 4th graders!

*Thank you to all the volunteers for making this year a huge success at Hoover.  We were able to offer numerous evening events for families, enriching field trips and activities for our Hoover Rockets.  The school was decorated beautifully including flowers, windows and the lobby.  We hope everyone has a great summer!
*Thank you to Carson and Jillian Boonstra's Grandma who spent all day on Wednesday weeding in front of the school!

Many children, especially struggling readers, forget some of what they've learned or slip out of practice during the summer months. Try these strategies to help your reader improve her reading during the summer and beyond:

1. Six books to summer success: Research shows that reading just six books during the summer may keep a struggling reader from regressing. When choosing the six, be sure that they are just right — not too hard and not too easy. Take advantage of your local library. Ask for help selecting books that match your child's age, interests, and abilities. Libraries often run summer reading programs that motivate kids to read, so find out what's available in your area. Also check our book lists for recommendations.
    
2. Read something every day: Encourage your child to take advantage of every opportunity to read. Find them throughout the day:
   • Morning: The newspaper — even if it is just the comics or today's weather.
      
   • Daytime: Schedules, TV guides, magazines, online resources, etc. For example, if your daughter likes the food channel, help her look for a recipe on the network's Web site — then cook it together for more reading practice.
      
   • Evening: End the day by having your child read to you from the book he is currently reading (one of the six books, above). Have him rehearse a paragraph, page, or chapter before reading to you. Rereading will help him be more fluent — able to read at an appropriate speed, correctly, and with nice expression.
      
3. Keep reading aloud: Reading aloud benefits all children and teens, especially those who struggle. One benefit is that you can read books your child can't, so she will build listening comprehension skills with grade-level and above books. This will increase her knowledge and expand her experience with text, so that she will do better when she reads on her own.

It's hard to keep up a reading routine in a season packed with distractions and diversions. These suggestions will fit into a busy schedule and make reading fun!

from- The Scholastic Website and Parent and Child Magazine

6/13 Kindergarten Parties 1:30-2:30

6/13 Autograph Day (Students who purchased yearbooks will receive them this afternoon)

6/14 2nd Grade Party 12;10-3:30

6/14 Ms. Charochak's Party 1:00-2:30

6/15 4th Grade Swim Club Party 11:00-3:30

6/16 12:00 4th Grade Clap Out
6/16 Last Day for Students (1/2 day, 12:10 Dismissal)

6/17 Building is closed and construction begins

8/24 Bounce Back to School Event at Churchill High School 5-8:00 p.m.

9/6  First Day of School (1/2 Day)

9/28 Open House/Curriculum Night