Hoover Elementary School News
October 2022
Dear Parents/Guardians,
October is a busy month at Hoover. This month students will be completing the beginning of the year screening Acadience assessments in Reading and Math. The teachers use these screening assessments to determine the strengths and needs of each student in their classroom. The results of these assessments will be shared with you at conference time in November.
Also this month, there are numerous events and activities occurring during the day for students, A few of these special events are featured in this newsletter so be sure to check out the details below.
Thank you for sharing your child with us.
Mrs. Czarnecki
Walk/Bike to School Day
This is a designated "Blue & White" spirit day so students are encouraged to wear blue & white or Camp Hill spirit wear.
We have partnered this year with staff from Penn State Wellness to help make this event fun! There will be special guests joining us including Mark Simpson, the Camp Hill Mayor/CH Fire Chief, and our very own Officer Capers & Gibbs.
We are keeping a close eye on the weather for tomorrow morning as well. In the event that the rain/forecast does not change, we may postpone this event for Thursday, October 6th. An announcement will be sent via Schoology if we need to change the date.
Lion PRIDE UPDATES
Lion PRIDE School Store
Thank you to everyone who has signed up or donated items for our PBIS School Store! Teachers are reinforcing all the positive Lion PRIDE they see in students. The students are enjoying spending and saving their 10-Frames for things they want to buy. Thank you for helping us reinforce Lion PRIDE in our students here at Hoover. Check out the donations button below and please consider making a donation to our school store!
We are still seeking a few volunteers to help with our school store. Please refer to the original request here and email Mrs. Czarnecki if you are available to help.
Lion PRIDE in the Community
The Lion PRIDE at-home calendars are due Tuesday, October 11. Here's the link to the most recent calendar that was sent home:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1doa_TloehFbkdlNPtrYCmhX46xghuaRP/view
We show Lion PRIDE everywhere we go! When an adult recognizes your child for showing Lion PRIDE at home or in the community, the student should color in the pawprint for that day. When they have filled up the calendar, students should bring it back to school for 3 EXTRA Lion PRIDE stamps for their 10-frame!
Counselor's Corner
Unity Day is coming up on 10/19/22!
Unity Day is held annually on the 3rd Wednesday of October. Communities are encouraged to wear orange to show a united front for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion, and to send a visible message that no child should ever experience bullying.
Celebrating Unity Day at Hoover:
Guidance Lessons:
Leading up to Unity Day, all students will receive anti-bullying Guidance lessons. Students will learn about the purpose of Unity Day and identify ways to show kindness and acceptance at school, at home, and in the community.
Unity Tree:
All Hoover students and staff members will participate in the creation of a Unity Tree. This school-wide project will serve as a visual commitment to making Hoover a safe place for all students.
Wear ORANGE:
On October 19th, all students and staff are encouraged to wear orange in celebration of Unity Day.
Mix it Up at School Events:
On Unity Day, these events will highlight the importance of diversity, inclusion, and kindness, while providing a fun opportunity for students to interact with new (or old) friends.
- Mix it Up at Recess Event (K): Students will be mixed up to play games together at recess
- Mix it Up at Lunch Event (1st and 2nd): students will be mixed up to sit together during lunch
Families – we need your help to make Unity Day a success! Please use the link below to sign up as a volunteer on Unity Day. Volunteers will be assigned to lead a small group of students during the Mix It Up events. All materials (games, conversation starters) will be provided to you!
Hoover Fun Run is coming!
9:30-9:50 Second grade
10:00-10:20 First grade
10:30-10:45 Morning Kindergarten
12:25-12:40 Afternoon Kindergarten
This is a fun event promoting healthy active lifestyles. Parents/Guardians will be permitted to watch and cheer during this event from the designated spectator section along Dickinson Avenue and Deanhurst Avenue. There will be cones and yellow caution tape designating this cheering area.
Fall Parties
Important Events
October
5 Walk/Bike to School Day & Blue & White Day
6 Walk/Bike to School Day RAIN DATE
10 SCHOOL CLOSED
12 CHEPTO Meeting, 6:30 PM @ Eisenhower library
13 Elementary Picture Day
14 Grades 1 & 2 Fire Assembly
20 Kindergarten Walking Field Trip to the Camp Hill Fire Station
21 Hoover Fun Run
24 Hoover Fun Run RAIN DATE
31 Elementary Fall Parties and Parade
News from the PTO
The Camp Hill Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (CHEPTO) funds events and supplies for our students and teachers throughout the year. Here is a quick peek at a few of the items in this year’s budget:
—Field trips
—Assemblies
—Teacher appreciation meals
—Teacher reimbursement grants
—Roller skating parties
—PSSA muffins
—Treats for Fun/Field Days
—5th-grade shirts and celebrations
If you are interested in sharing your time, money, or talents to support the organization, or just want to learn more about us, join us for our first regular meeting of the school year on Wednesday, October 12, at 6:30 PM in the Eisenhower library.
Free babysitting will be provided. Hope to see you there!
Hoover Elementary School
Email: eczarnecki@camphillsd.k12.pa.us
Website: https://www.camphillsd.k12.pa.us/hoover
Location: 420 South 24th Street, Camp Hill, PA, USA
Phone: (717) 901-2550