News and events
January 16, 2023
Character Trait of the Month
Our NEW Character Strong trait for January is PERSEVERANCE. Check out what each grade level is working on!
A Message from the Principal
Hello Hoover Families,
We hope you were able to get out to enjoy the beautiful weather on Sunday, before the rain/sleet/snow took over on Monday. Drive safe as you make your commute.
Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will wrap up MAP testing this week. Thank you for your continued support with ensuring students arrive on time so they can start the day successfully. If your child is home ill or has an appointment, please remember to call our Absence Line at 763.506.2806 to report the absence.
Here's a peek at this week's events:
- January 16 - NO SCHOOL - MLK Jr Day
- January 17 - 5th-Grade Orchestra Concert Field Trip
- January 17-18 - Gr 3-5 Math MAP Testing
- January 19-20 - Gr 3-5 Math MAP Testing Make-ups
Hoover Snack Closet:
- The donations are slowly coming in for our Hoover Snack Closet to build our reserve for students who need healthy snacks at school. We greatly appreciate your generosity and continued support!
- Suggested Items: Crackers, applesauce pouches, goldfish, veggie straws, fruit snacks (real fruit), fruit strips, granola bars, and pretzels.
Have a wonderful week!
Best,
Mrs. Strusz
Hoover Family Reading Night
Join us on Thursday, January 26th from 5:30-7:00 for an evening with, author Kyle Rawleigh! He will read from his book, Chronicles of the Unicorn Kingdom.
There will be several different reading games to play with your family and friends, a light pizza dinner, and a chance to win a raffle prize for your family.
Please turn in your RSVPs by this Friday, January 20th so our team can make sure there's enough food and supplies for our fun night.
We hope to see ALL of our students at this event!
Energy and U STEMH Field Experience at the University of MN!
Our 3rd and 4th grade students had an amazing experience at the Rarig Center on the U of M campus.
CRHS FAB Lab Open House
Coon Rapids High School invites our Hoover students to attend any and all of their FAB Lab Open Houses during the month of January. You will get exposure to 3D printing, lasers, Robotics arms, vinyl printing, and sublimation printing.
CRHS FAB Lab is open during the month of January from 6:00-8:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays:
- Jan. 17, 19, 24, 26, and 31
Parent Educator, VSC, and PTO Updates
Volunteer Service Coordinator, Nicole Kunza - January Hoover VSC Newsletter
PTO - Hoover PTO would love to increase participation! Please click here for more information on how you can participate! The next PTO meeting is Tuesday, February 7th from 6:30-7:30 at Hoover in the Explorations Classroom. All are welcome! If you would like to attend virtually - that is an option too!
Health Services
FREE dental work for children on February 3rd and 4th at Volunteer Dental Clinics across the state.
COVID-19 test kits are available for students at no cost while supplies last. If you would like test kits sent home with your student(s), please fill out a form, and the kit(s) will be sent home. You can request one kit per child in your household. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Erickson at michelle.erickson@ahschools.us.
If you or your child are ill and would like to pick up a test, you can come to the main door and let staff know you are here to pick up COVID-19 test kits.
Winter Weather Updates
Please ensure students have dressed appropriately for the weather - jackets, snow pants, hats, gloves/mittens, and proper shoes/boots. Students will be going out for recess. The guideline for keeping children inside for recess will be zero degrees or 10 degrees below zero wind chill. Accommodations for children with special medical needs can be made with the Health Services office; written documentation from a doctor will be required.
The safety of all students is the priority when determining if schools should stay open in extreme winter weather. The decision to close school is serious, affecting many working families who would have to take a day off work or find daycare on short notice. Read more about where to get information on school closings due to weather and how cold it must be for the school to close.
Transportation Update
As a reminder for our families with students riding buses, you can find information about the district's transportation services at https://www.ahschools.us/transportation and how to download the FirstView Transportation App to get real-time bus updates. Remember that the app might not be as accurate/updated when there are substitute bus drivers.
Upcoming Events
- January 25 - American Indian Ed Groups
- January 24-26 - Gr 3-5 Reading and Math MAP Testing Make-ups
- January 26 - Reading Family Night
- January 30 - ACCESS Testing Starts
- February 1st - Kids Heart Challenge Kickoff
- February 6-10 - "I Love to Read" Spirit Week and CR Lions Club Book Distribution
- February 16, 21, 23 - Conferences
- February 20 - NO SCHOOL - PRESIDENT’S DAY
- February 21 - NO SCHOOL - STAFF PD DAY
- March 10 - NO SCHOOL - STAFF PLANNING DAY
- March 13-17 - NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
- April 4, 5, 17-20 - MTAS Testing
- April 7 - NO SCHOOL - STAFF PD DAY
- April 18-19 - Reading MCA Testing
- April 19-21 - Dental Sealants Program Onsite
- April 20-21 - Reading MCA Testing Make-ups
- April 25-26 - Math MCA Testing
- April 27-28 - Math MCA Testing Make-ups
- May 2-3 - Science MCA Testing
- May 4-5 - Science MCA Testing Make-ups
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