Hello Hoover
September 15th, 2023
Hello Hawk families,
We had another amazing week with Hawk students and families. Among the many highlights this week, we had the honor of announcing our Teacher of the Year and Employee of the Year. Our 2024 Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Kayle Earle, our kind and dedicated school counselor. Mrs. Earle joined us last year, and have made a positive impact in our campus, as she took time to build positive relationship with students and families. Hoover is extremely lucky to have her!
Our Employee of the Year is well known by most of our students and families. Corporal Moore also joined the Hoover family recently, and quickly made an impression among our students, faculty and staff. Corporal Moore is approachable, and always willing to help us develop strategies to continue keeping our campus safe. If you have not met Corporal Moore yet, stop by the car loop and say Hello!
We will continue to shower our Teacher of the Year and Employee of the Year with gratitude during our faculty meeting this week!
Administration
1. Appointments with our school counselor, Mrs. Earle – Please use the following link to make appointment with Mrs. Earle Appointments with Counselor.
2. Appointments available with Mrs. Foley – Mrs. Foley, is a licensed mental health counselor who is available to meet with Hoover students twice a week. Mrs. Foley email address is: foley.diane@brevardschools.org
3. Thank you to all the families who have contributed to our PBIS program! If you have not had the chance to contribute yet, here is the link: PBIS Wishlist.
4. Media Center Useful links:
· Sunshine State Young Reader Award titles: SSYRA 6-8 titles are available for check out in Hoover’s Media Center. Click here to learn more about this year’s titles: SSYRA 6-8
· Hoover Virtual Library: Looking for book recommendations or Hoover library resources? Check out our virtual library Hoover Virtual Library
· Accelerated Reader Home Connect: Your student(s) uses a program called Renaissance Accelerated Reader at school. Accelerated Reader Home Connect allows you to view information about your student(s)’ progress, and to receive email notifications after they complete an activity or assessment at school. Click here to register: Accelerated Reader Home Connect
Thank you to all the families who donated copies of the Treasure Tracks! We still need about 30 more copies. Use the picture below to purchase and support our literacy initiative!
For those who are not familiar with this initiative: Hoover’s Media Center is hosting a reading celebration in March 2024 for students who read and enjoy one of this year’s Sunshine State Young Reader’s Award 6 – 8 titles, Treasure Tracks by S. A. Rodriguez. The event is voluntary for students, and those who choose to participate will have the opportunity to work in the Pop-Up museum about Florida underwater treasure hunting and learn more from HATTS about diving equipment and certification.
Summary Treasure Tracks: Hurricane Irma is about to hit Florida and Twelve-year-old Fernando “Fin” joins his grandfather on a secret quest to find a long-lost treasure they believe was lost during the Labor Day hurricane of 1935. Fin is left to navigate the hunt alone when his grandfather becomes ill, and is in a race against time to locate the treasure.
5. Fall Dance – Fall dance coming up on Friday, September 22, 2023 at 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Tickets will cost $5 before the event and $10 at the door. Students must present a parent permission form to purchase tickets.
· All Hoover Middle School dances are for Hoover students only. No students from other schools are allowed to attend.
· Hoover's dances have always been a great success because of the continued support from our parents and we thank you for that!
· We will have a DJ, food, and drinks and lots of fun for all. Parent volunteers are needed to help in many areas such as selling tickets, selling food, to security.
· Please use the red button to sign up!
· We are also asking for donations of sodas, water and individually wrapped snack/baked goods items to sell. Please drop these items off at your earliest convince to the front office.
· Proceeds from this dance will help the 8th Grade Class give scholarships for GradAdventure. More information about GradAdventure to come soon!
6. Feedback and Question: Please reach out to me, with your questions or concerns! ferreira.paloma@brevardschools.org
PTO
1. Tuesday, September 19 – Please remember to Dine and Donate at Texas Roadhouse from 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Remember to say you are with Hoover Middle School. The proceeds from this fundraise will help PTO sponsor different academic projects for our teachers.
Clubs and Organizations
1. Hoover Maker Club: Hoover’s Maker Club will have the first meeting on Wednesday, September 20th at 8:30 am in the media center. Students do not need to apply, but they do need to complete a parent/guardian permission form to participate. The MakerSpace is a creative, do-it-yourself space where students can gather to create, invent, and learn. Our school’s makerspace includes: 3D printers, electronics/circuits kits, craft supplies, Promethean board, Ozobots, Makey Makey, Ollies, Sphero, Finch robot 2.0, LEGOS, Duino kits, Meccanoid, Bloxels, Cubelets, K’NEX, paper machines, Google Goggles/VR, audio and video production, and publishing. Everyone is welcome!!
· Please contact Mrs. Woodbrey with any questions. Email: woodbrey.ana@brevardschools.org. Access the Maker Club permission form here: Parent Permission Form
2. First Priority Club meets every Tuesday at 8:30 am, in room A-1. First Priority is a faith based club that meets to enjoy fellowship, share a Christian message and play fun games. Only requirement is a parental form signed. A copy of the form is provided below. For more information, contact Mrs. Sadowski at: Sadowski.brenda@brevardschools.org
3. L3 Harris Stem Challenge: First informational meeting on September 29, at 3:00 pm, in Ms. Earnst classroom (B-15). L3 Harris Stem Challenge is a club for students who are interested in participating in STEM-like challenges, including coding, 3D printing, breakout challenges and problem solving. Members will participate in challenges against other BPS schools in April. Only requirement is to bring a signed parental permission form. Form is provided below. For more information, please reach out to Ms. Earnst at: earnst.katelyn@brevardschools.org
4. Cricut Cares Club - Meets every other Wednesday beginning September 13th at 8:30 AM in Room A - 10 Mrs. Quintero's room. In the Cricut Cares Club, students will design and make cards, stickers, and other crafts using a Cricut craft machine. We will use our creativity to spread joy and positivity within our school community by making birthday cards for/students, stickers, banners, and more. Students must bring a signed permission slip to participate. For more information, please reach out to Mrs. Quintero at quintero.lourdes@brevardschools.org
5. FEA (Future Educators of America) - Meets every other Tuesday beginning September 12th, at 8:30 AM in Room A - 10 Mrs. Quintero's room. A list of possible activities appropriate for the chapter (performing school and community service, fund-raising, marketing the chapter, and social functions) will be developed during our first few meetings. FEA is an undergraduate club that aims to equip future teachers with with the skills they need to be successful. Students must bring a signed permission slip to participate. For more information, please reach out to Mrs. Quintero at quintero.lourdes@brevardschools.org
6. Beta – Mrs. Carmen Berznitsky, our Intensive Language Art teachers is the Beta Club sponsor. The Beta Club is a national, non-profit, organization committed to recognizing high academic achievement, rewarding and nurturing worthy character, and fostering leadership/service among students. Mrs. Berznitsky is currently collecting student nominations from teachers. The criteria to join this club includes positive behavior, regular attendance and no suspensions. More information on meeting dates/times and projects to come soon. If you have any questions, please reach out to berznitsky.carmen@brevardschools.org.
7. Social Media – Mrs. Callie Schlabach, one of our English Language Arts teacher sponsors the Social Media club. The purpose of the Social Media club is to create positive content and monitor engagement in our school’s Facebook page and Instagram. Meetings will occur before school, starting on September 25. Everyone is welcome! For more information, reach out to Ms. Schlabach at: schlabach.callie@brevardschools.org.
Athletics
Our basketball teams had a very exciting week, which included two games. Last Tuesday, a home game against Central Middle School and an away game against Stone Middle School. Please enjoy the pictures below of our Hawk students showing school spirit!
On Tuesday, September 19, the Hawks will face DeLaura Middle School at Delaura, starting at 5:30 pm and on Thursday, September 21, the Hawks fill face Johnson Middle School at Johnson, staring at 5:30 pm as well. Please come out and support our teams!
Hoover Mentoring Program
Mentor training meeting on Wednesday, September 20, at 11:30 am in the Media Center. If you are interested in supporting our Hawk students – you are right on time! We still have spots available.
Mentor Lunch, on Wednesday, September 27, at 11:30 am in the Media Center. During this meeting, our new mentor will be paired with mentees, during a fun lunch that includes games and prizes!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Gilbert at gilbert.christine@brevardschools.org and Ms. Ralphs at ralphs.rachel@brevardschools.org