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Hoover Middle School
Hello Hawk families :)
We are getting close to the holidays! School will be closed during the week of November 20 and I hope you have plans to enjoy the season with friends and family. We have a few announcements before the break:
Show Choir Students Recognition: Hoover's show choir students participated in the annual Solo & Ensemble event and represented our school extremely well. Here are the ratings our show choir students earned:
- 2 excellent solos
- 3 superior solos
- 1 superior duet
- 1 superior trio
- Superior - Show Choir Ensemble
Congratulations Mrs. Benzel! We are proud of you!
Space Coast Basket Brigade (November 15) - This year we will be teaming up with the Space Coast Thanksgiving Basket Brigade to collect food items to create thanksgiving baskets for families in need throughout the county and also for students in transition.
We will be collecting until November 15th and the food will be then picked up and brought to VHS to create the baskets.
Mints for Testing Needed: We need about 1,000 mints for testing. We like to offer students mints during testing, to help them stay focused on the task at hand. Please drop off mints in the front office.
Thanksgiving Angels/Hoover Angels: The Hoover Middle School family wants to make sure every student has a great Thanksgiving and Winter break. If your family would like to participate in this program, please send an email to Mrs. Earle at earle.kailey@brevardschools.org or give her a call at 321-727-1611 ext. 32023.
Intramural Sports (Soccer): Hoover Intramural sports are starting on October 30, 2023. Practices will be every Monday and Wednesday morning 8:00 am - 9:00 am. All students are welcome! All you will need is to complete an athletic package. For more information and for a copy of the athletic package, please check out our flier!
Gradventure 2024 (8th grade students only): We have a date! Friday, May 3, 2023! Please check out our flier for more information. Only 150 seats available!
Administration
1. Appointments with our school counselor, Mrs. Earle – Please use the following link to make an appointment with Mrs. Earle Appointments with Counselor .
2. 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
Treasure Tracks by S. A. Rodriguez - Our amazing Media Specialist, Mrs. Woodbrey is organizing an event to all the students who read the book (by March 2024) and passes the AR quiz. Here is how you can help: (1) encourage your student to borrow a copy and participate and (b) help us get enough copies by using the link below to purchase more copies for Hoover Middle School!
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.
PTO
Texas Roadhouse - On November 14, 2023 PTO will be running a fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse
Please download the PTO calendar, to help you keep up to date about all of our school-sponsored events and upcoming PTO meetings. I’ve attached a link below.
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. Please support this club by purchasing snacks from this list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2IXB33O6ISH37?ref_=wl_share
3. L3 Harris Stem Challenge: First meeting on Monday, October 9, 2023 in Ms. Earnst room. 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 Thursday at 8:45 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 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 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
7. Social Media – Mrs. Callie Schlabach, one of our English Language Arts teachers, 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. Everyone is welcome! For more information, reach out to Ms. Schlabach at: schlabach.callie@brevardschools.org.
Hoover Mentoring Program
. If you have any questions about this program or would like to have your student(s) paired up with a mentor, please reach out to Mrs. Gilbert at gilbert.christine@brevardschools.org and Ms. Ralphs at ralphs.rachel@brevardschools.org
Top 10 reasons I am grateful for the Hoover families
10. You read my newsletters 😉
9. You are expert bakers 🍪
8. You get your forms in on time 📝
7. You go to PTO meetings 🧑🏾💻
6. You attend our shows, concerts & events 🎭
5. You keep your children home when they are sick 😷
4. You are responsive to your teacher's classroom needs 📚
3. You are so quick to volunteer 🙋🏻♂️
2. You get your children to school on time & ready to learn 🙌
1. You support your children to be the best they can be 😍