Hoover Elementary PTA

Hoover Daisy Scout Troop

2012-02-15T08:29:00.000-06:00

The Hoover 1st grade Daisy Scout Troop will be selling Girl Scout cookies this Saturday, February 18. Please stop by their booth at the Hy-Vee on the corner of 1st Avenue and Rochester (formerly Drugtown) between 10 AM and 1 PM to show your support! The Girl Scout Cookie Program helps girls develop essential skills such as goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. No need to order ahead - you will be able to purchase your cookies and take them home on Saturday!

Important PTA update

2012-02-10T10:38:00.001-06:00

Hoover Families are STARS! The PTA meeting ran a little long last night, but is pleased to report that with nearly $4,000 in direct donations there will be NO fund raising for the 2011-12 school year. Thank you SO MUCH and it's never too late to add a little "icing to the cake" with a small donation before the end of the year! Thank you Hoover Families for your support!

PTA Meeting Tomorrow Night

2012-02-08T11:07:00.003-06:00

Please join us in the Media Center at 7pm for the February PTA meeting. It will be a great chance to catch up (January meeting was canceled due to weather) and look ahead to our Spring events. All who attend will get a small "take-away"! Don't miss out.

Sick: Dear Parents...

2012-02-07T15:20:00.000-06:00

Dear Parents/Guardian,

Hoover has had several cases of illness across all grades over the past few days. We have seen children with the stomach flu, strep throat, and respiratory symptoms. In general, school age children are more prone to experience colds and other viral illnesses. In order to minimize the spread of infection at school, we ask your cooperation in following these procedures. These simple rules have been made not only for the benefit of the ill child, but also to help protect the other children and staff at school.

• Keep your child home from school when he/she has a fever of 100 (F) or greater and for 24 hours after the fever has resolved without the use of fever reducing medication.

• Your child must stay home from school when he/she has diarrhea and/or vomiting and for 24 hours after these symptoms have resolved, again without the use of medication.

• When your child returns to school after an illness he/she should be able to participate in the total school program including outdoor recess and physical education. Your child will be excused from outside recess and physical education after an illness only by a written recommendation from your primary health care provider.

• Be sure the school has a telephone number where you can be reached AT ALL TIMES in case your child becomes ill or in the event of an emergency at school. Call the school if your child will not be attending school because of illness.

• Make sure your child is adequately dressed for fluctuating Iowa weather. It is also important to label your children's clothing to help recover lost articles.

Students will not be going out for recess if the temperature is below zero, with or without the wind-chill factor. With proper clothing, outdoor play will not be uncomfortable, but pleasant and healthy. Please call us if you have questions concerning these policies.

Due to the amount of strep throat that we are seeing, if your child has any of the following, you should consult with your child's health care provider.
Throat pain
Difficulty swallowing
Red and swollen tonsils, sometimes with white patches or streaks of pus
Tiny red spots on the soft or hard palate — the area at the back of the roof of the mouth
Swollen, tender lymph glands (nodes) in your neck
Fever
Headache
Rash
Stomachache and sometimes vomiting, especially in younger children

Strep throat is treated with an antibiotic. People with strep throat should avoid contact with others until they have been on the antibiotic for at least 24 hours so that the infection isn’t spread to others. If strep throat goes untreated, it can sometimes cause complications such as kidney inflammation and rheumatic fever. Rheumatic fever can lead to painful and inflamed joints, a rash and even damage to heart valves.

Sincerely,
Jen BarbouRoske, RN, BSNHoover School Nurse

Poetry in Public: DEADLINE IS FRIDAY!

2012-02-06T15:17:00.000-06:00

The City of Iowa City’s Poetry in Public deadline is approaching fast!

Poetry in Public celebrates Iowa City’s rich literary tradition by exhibiting poems by local writers of all ages.

Poems are displayed on city buses, in downtown kiosks, and in public buildings from April (National Poetry Month) through the Fall. Download a submission form at: http://www.icgov.org/pip. Electronic submissions are preferred.

Please note that all submissions are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2012.

General criteria for submissions:
You must be a resident of Johnson County
Only one poem per author (can be either a new or existing work)
The poem may be no more than 7 lines (not including the title).
Poems are published as is. Please use proper spelling, grammar and punctuation before submitting.
Please do not submit poems with graphic or unusual formatting. Standard indentation, spacing, etc. will be reproduced as close as possible to the original.

For Students under 18 only: Permission forms must be completed by a parent or guardian if your poem is selected for publication. Please include a home address so forms can be mailed directly.

If you have any questions about the Poetry in Public project, please feel free to contact me at Jeremy-Endlsey@iowa-city.org

Thank you for your interest and participation!

Coffee with Principal Bradford

2012-02-03T11:53:00.001-06:00

The next opportunity to have coffee and discuss events & issues at Hoover will be Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 7:30-8am in the Hoover Library. Treats will be provided by the Bread Garden Market and coffee from City High. Our next topic will be Responsibility – what does this mean for our elementary students. How do we keep open communication between home and school?

Volunteers Needed

2012-02-03T11:46:00.001-06:00

Seek to obtain 10 volunteers for February 6-10, 2012 – Pam Ehly, the Curric. & Instruction Director, has asked for 10 volunteers per school to assist with the sorting of our newly purchased Language Arts series materials. We will begin using them in August 2012. The district recommends that volunteers work a half day (either am or pm) for a full week (Monday through Friday), however nothing prohibits them from working 5 full days. The work will take place at the ESC in one of the warehouses. There will be one or two people who will be coordinating the bar coding for all 13 sites over the four month period. They will provide the orientation to volunteers. Once our school materials have all bar codes affixed, the materials will either be a) sent to our school for storage until used August 2012 or b) stored and sent to our school in June 2012 for use in August 2012. To volunteer please contact Linda Morris at ESC 688-1000. Thanks!

Tomorrow Night is FAMILY ENRICHMENT time!!!

2012-01-30T19:19:00.001-06:00

Hoover families! This is just a quick reminder about tomorrow's Family Enrichment Night, on Tuesday, January 31, at 6:30p.m. This will be an exciting and enriching evening of the fine arts,covering everything from poetry and papermaking to ballet and Bollywood.The event will kick off in the gymnasium with “Iowa storm,”a University of Iowa Bollywood-fusion dance team that will get things moving! There also will be a number of incredible door prizes,hope to see you there!!!! Thanks to Robin Kopelman and the entire committee for all their work, energy, and time! It's going to be a GREAT night!

Hoover Elementary Website

2012-01-24T13:05:00.000-06:00

If you haven't clicked over yet, take a minute to do so.

Day 100 THIS Thursday!

2012-01-24T08:21:00.002-06:00

January 31st Family Enrichment Night

2012-01-23T10:45:00.002-06:00

Get this date on your calendar, you don't want to miss out!

Collaborative Autism Team Meeting

2012-01-23T10:05:00.000-06:00

Please mark your calendar: The next meeting of the Collaborative Autism Team initiative will be held on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 6:30 pm in the new ICCSD Board Room (flier with details is attached). Parents, school staff, and EVERYONE interested in the autism spectrum is strongly encouraged to attend.Also attached is the list of ideas collected from all who participated the first meeting in April 2011. Thank you for contributing to a great discussion! We hope we can keep the momentum going. Please plan to attend, and please pass this along to everyone else who may be interested!

COLLABORATIVE AUTISM TEAM MEETING(for parents, school staff, and everyone interested)Thursday, February 16, 20126:30 to 8:00 p.m.New location: 1725 N. Dodge St., Iowa CityICCSD Board RoomThis is our second meeting, facilitated by a planning committee of parents and ICCSD administrators.

The agenda will include:Recap results of our last meeting (April 2011).Introduce new Special Services Director, Rozy Warder.Programming for Autism: How to Go from Good to Great.New self-assessment initiatives will be explained by top ICCSD administrators with Sue Baker, Iowa Department of Education.Question and Answer Session.What's Next?Collaborative Autism Team Purpose: Provide an avenue for parents to have an open dialogue with ICCSD administrators and staff regarding best practices for students with autism spectrum disorders, and share information about resources and learning opportunities. The goal is improved outcomes for all ASD students, so these meetings are to focus on the big picture rather than personal stories.

http://www.edline.net/pages/ICCSD/

This Thursday: Hoover Night at Carver!

2012-01-18T13:42:00.002-06:00

Hi everyone! If interested in attending, remember that tomorrow night is "Hoover Night" at the UI Women's Basketball game vs. Wisconsin. Doors open at 5:30 and the game starts at 7:00. Kids get in free and tickets are $5 for adults. You can call this number to get e-tickets emailed to you 1-800-IA-Hawks. Hoover's sections are J and K. And, some lucky students will take the floor to represent Hoover!

Important Dates

2012-01-17T08:33:00.001-06:00

Feb. 9 PTA Meeting 7pm
Feb. 20 No School
Feb 22 Casual picture day
Feb 27-March 2 Book Fair
Feb. 28 Kindergarten Registration, P/T Conferences, Jump Rope for Heart 9am-11:30 SEJH

March 8 PTA Meeting 7pm
March 12-16, 2012 Spring Break

Kindergarten Registration

2012-01-17T08:31:00.000-06:00

Kindergarten Registration for 2012-13 School Year begins Feb. 28, 2012. Please spread the word and let neighbors, friends, etc. in the Hoover area know! New students & parents can visit the office to pick up information packets and begin the registration process.

PTA Meeting Cancelled!!!

2012-01-12T14:57:00.001-06:00

No Meeting Tonight. Watch Hoover Headlines (and this blog) to find out if we reschedule or just hold business until February. But, don't forget about Family Enrichment Night!!! Volunteers needed.

Volunteers NEEDED: Family Enrichment Night!!!!

2012-01-10T11:57:00.000-06:00

Hoover Family Enrichment night is approaching quickly! If you (or even just someone you know) can be a volunteer on January 31st, that will help to make our night TERRIFIC success!! We have a great line-up of fine arts activities for Hoover families and we only need a little of your time to pull it all together.

PLEASE contact Robin at robin.kopelman@gmail.com if you have ANY questions about volunteering!

We're using Volunteerspot to help us organize our upcoming activity. Please click the link below to learn more about the duties and sign up to help. Thanks for making a difference in your school!

http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/24234563207359601

Campbell's Labels for Education

2012-01-09T11:17:00.004-06:00

Family Enrichement Night: January

2011-12-20T15:16:00.001-06:00

Save the Date: Family Enrichment Night
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
6:30-8:30 p.m.

Come find your muse at Hoover’s annual Family Enrichment Night—on Tuesday, January 31, 2012! Share in a celebration of the creative spirit with talented local artists and performers who will teach you about everything from ballet to Bollywood! Mark your calendars now for an inspired evening of family fun at Hoover!

Poetry in Public Competition

2011-12-20T10:17:00.001-06:00

Poetry in Public 2012 now accepting submissions!

Don’t just follow the herd, stand up and be heard by submitting a poem to the Poetry in Public Competition! Deadline is Feb 10th. Parents, please encourage your children to participate as well as yourselves! Go to the Poetry in Public website for more information.

Hoover to Host DPO Meeting this month

2011-12-05T13:21:00.002-06:00

Reminder the next DPO meeting is scheduled at Hoover Wednesday, Dec. 14th, 11:30-1:00in the Media Center. There is a brief “Principal’s Welcome” around 11:45. Presentation is “Edline and Technology in the Schools” which is being given by David Dude the district’s Director of Information Services. The PTO is providing a light lunch and you are welcome to join us. Thanks to Brianna Wills for her work on this event.

Pages for Patients

2011-11-15T15:44:00.001-06:00

Service project that all 5/6 and 3/4 classrooms are participating in. This is also a project we've invited other classrooms and Hoover family and friends to participate in, if they would like. The service project is called, Pages for Patients. Hoover students are working with City High Ambassadors to collect as many pages as possible by donating new and gently used books for all ages. These books will be donated to the UIHC library and in-patient book cart. Kids in the in-patient unit will get to keep the book off the cart that they select. Since other books may go to the library, adult books are also welcomed, as guests and other patients can check out books there. We are excited about a meaningful way to provide books to others in our community! There is a box in each 3/4 and 5/6 (including modified rooms) classroom. They can send it with a student in those classes OR drop it off in those rooms. Thanks!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

2011-11-15T15:43:00.002-06:00

Looking for volunteers to help with Family Enrichment Night. If you are interested in helping on the planning committee, please email Robin Kopelman at robin.kopelman@gmail.com . Extra help from just a couple more parents would really make a huge difference! Thank you for considering.

THANKS!!!!

2011-11-15T15:43:00.001-06:00

Special Thanks to El Dorado for hosting Hoover Night this month and donating proceeds to the Hoover PTA. We look forward to partnering again this spring! Thank you. And, thank you Brianna Wills for coordinating and all Families who donated, cooked, and baked this month in order to provide our AWESOME Hoover Teachers meals during Parent/Teacher Conferences. More than one teacher emailed “Thanks to the PTA for the delicious food spread last week. A much appreciated treat!”

Help Hoover Stars Shine!

2011-11-15T15:42:00.000-06:00

Our Hoover stars still need your support. Public funding only covers a portion of the costs of a Hoover Elementary education. That’s why the Hoover PTA is asking you to invest in Hoover today. We don’t want you or your kids to have to sell magazines or cookie dough to support our school. And your tax-deductible gift of $25, $50, $100, $250, or more can go straight to work for Hoover. Please consider making your gift by December 31, 2011. Gifts can be mailed to Hoover (2200 E Court Street, 52245) or left in the office. Please note “PTA donation” on your envelope or check. Thank you.

Shared by Supr. Murley at NovemberDPO Meeting

2011-11-10T11:07:00.002-06:00

PTA Meeting Thursday is at 7pm (October Minutes Below)

2011-11-08T14:37:00.003-06:00

There was an error in the Hoover Headlines, the meeting starts at 7pm NOT 6:30. Sorry for any confusion. Spread the word. See you in the Media Center.

Minutes

Hoover PTA Meeting

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Hoover Media Center

Hoover PTA President, Cindy Meis called the meeting to order.

President's Report, Cindy Meis:

The PTA blog has added new links: a "virtual backpack" link to the ICCSD, to the Box Tops for Educations site, and a form for contributions. The Hoover Directory is still in the works, but delayed while we try to work with the data provided electronically through Power School.

Vice-President's Report, Jenny Maiers:

The Direct Contribution letters have been sent out to Hoover families and a follow-up call will be made. Hoover night at El Dorado restaurant is coming on November 9.

Treasurer's Report, Angie Bywater:

Angie gave a report of income including direct donations, taco night, and football parking. She highlighted the income received from Target cards and encouraged others to participate- grandparents too. Expenses included the tickets for the intermediate classes to go to Slim Goodbodies in the spring.

Committee Reports

· Book Fair- the fall fair was the largest in a long time. Last year's proceeds purchased two SmartBoards with our Scholastic dollars. PTA needs to look into purchasing the projectors for those two boards.

· There was a discussion about events supporting STEM programs and how to increase participation.

· Planning has begun for this year's Family Enrichment Night for Fine Arts. Tentative plans are for January 31st with a snow day of February 7.

· Room Parents are reminded to keep taking photos for the Yearbook.

· Chairs running events may contact our volunteer coordinator, Liz McIntyre, for lists of volunteers available.

· There is an upcoming deadline for Box Tops for Education of October 31, but keep donating them as they just get rolled over onto the next date.

DPO Report, Brianna Wells

At the most recent DPO meeting the Superintendent addressed concerns about the slow installation of SmartBoards in the district and indicated that an outside vendor may be used to speed up the process. The next meeting will be on November 9th at Van Allen Elementary. The December 14 meeting will be hosted here at Hoover with the topic involving technology in education. Decisions need to be made as to how we will supply the luncheon. We were also reminded about providing the yearly scholarship honorees. We were asked to provide funds to the district to supply art frames for the new administration building to display student art. Both the Run for the Schools and the recent Dine-Out for Education were deemed successes.

New Business

A motion was made and passed to fund the art frames for the administration building.

Teacher Requests were presented. Mr. Michalski requested a cart for the keyboard. Ms. Jacobsen has requested subscriptions to two periodicals. for the upper unit. The First grade teachers have requested the purchase of 12 CD players, headphones, and some books on CD to be used for the daily reading program. There was discussion regarding whether more advanced technology (such as Kindles) might be better. The first two requests were granted as written. The first grade request was approved as a dollar figure with instructions to consult with the teachers, Ms. Jacobsen, and the district technology guidelines as to how the money should be spent. The purchase of the two projectors needed for the Scholastic SmartBoards was tabled until more information about costs is available.

Upcoming Events:

Halloween- the parade is at 2:00 and parents are invited to watch from the gym or outside on the sidewalk.

Respectfully submitted,

Kristal Gibson, PTA Secretary

Simple Rules...let's stay healthy

2011-11-08T10:55:00.001-06:00

Dear Parents/Guardian,

School age children are more prone to experience colds and other viral illnesses. In order to minimize the spread of infection at school, we ask your cooperation in following these procedures. These simple rules have been made not only for the benefit of the ill child, but also to help protect the other children and staff at school.

• Keep your child home from school when he/she has a fever of 100 (F) or greater and for 24 hours after the fever has resolved without the use of fever reducing medication.

• Your child must stay home from school when he/she has diarrhea and/or vomiting and for 24 hours after these symptoms have resolved, again without the use of medication.

• When your child returns to school after an illness he/she should be able to participate in the total school program including outdoor recess and physical education. Your child will be excused from outside recess and physical education after an illness only by a written recommendation from your primary health care provider.

• Be sure the school has a telephone number where you can be reached AT ALL TIMES in case your child becomes ill or in the event of an emergency at school. Call the school if your child will not be attending school because of illness.

• Make sure your child is adequately dressed for fluctuating Iowa weather. It is also important to label your children's clothing to help recover lost articles.

Students will not be going out for recess if the temperature is below zero, with or without the wind-chill factor. With proper clothing, outdoor play will not be uncomfortable, but pleasant and healthy. Please call us if you have questions concerning these policies.

Sincerely,

Health Services Staff:

Susie Poulton, RN, MSN, ARNP

Jen BarbouRoske RN, BSN

Barb Fleckenstein, RN, MS

Denise Gannon, RN, BSN

Jan Miller, RN, BSN

Aimee Shibata, RN, MN

Kathy Wilder, RN, BSN

Suzi Wilkes, RN, BSN

It's a BIG week at Hoover!

2011-11-07T08:46:00.000-06:00

November 9 El Dorado Night Fund-raising made easy! Go eat!!!!!
November 10 PTA Meeting, 7pm, Media Center
November 10 & 11 P/T Conferences
November 11 NO SCHOOL

Boo!

2011-10-31T19:12:00.001-05:00

No Beginner Band on Monday

2011-10-29T15:04:00.001-05:00

Attention: Beginner Band Students there will be no band on Monday 10/31/11 due to Halloween

Volunteers this week and during play-offs

2011-10-24T12:30:00.003-05:00

NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS! Looking for a parent to help on (THIS) Wednesday Night and also some parents to help park cars during City High Play-offs. Please contact Gary McIntire gmac2456@gmail.com for details and to help! It's the easiest way for Hoover to raise funds, but we NEED YOUR HELP! If you are going to the City High game, you'd be the perfect volunteer!!!! PLEASE!

Deadline is MONDAY!!!!

2011-10-21T12:59:00.000-05:00

The Iowa City Community School District is still gathering input on what community members, parents and staff see as areas needing improvement in School District Operations. A process audit is looking at how the school district does business. The audit has included interviews of District personnel and community members in individual, small group, and open forum settings. It is vital for community members to provide open and honest feedback in the areas of human resources, technology, business, custodial and food services. The public can provide anonymous feedback through Monday October 24th by completing an online survey athttp://tinyurl.com/IowaCitySurvey <http://tinyurl.com/IowaCitySurvey> . Thank you for your participation in this important process.

Hoover Headlines

2011-10-20T10:13:00.000-05:00

Week of October 21st found here.

URGENT NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS!

2011-10-19T15:08:00.002-05:00

URGENT NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS! Need a couple of parents to help park cars THIS Friday night. Please contact Gary McIntire gmac2456@gmail.com for details and to help! It's the easiest way for Hoover to raise funds, but we NEED YOUR HELP! If you are going to the City High game, you'd be the perfect volunteer!!!! PLEASE!

Hoover Family Potluck

2011-10-13T08:03:00.000-05:00

Hoover Family Potluck: October 18 from 6:00 - 7:30PM

Families last name starting with:
A - H Side Dish (examples are macaroni/fruit/pasta/lettuce salad, coleslaw)
I - P Main/Hot Dish (examples are casserole, crock pot dish, fried chicken, meatballs)
Q - Z Appetizer/Dessert (chips & salsa, cookies, bars, veggie/fruit tray, cupcakes)

Please label items that may contain peanuts, are peanut-free, or gluten-free
Bring a serving utensil for your dish and label your utensil/dish/container so that it can be returned if left behind. There will be water skim milk and lemonade available or you may bring your own drink.

We would appreciate donations of the following: plastic flatware, plates, cups, napkinsSkim milk, Lemonade mix. Please contact Sara or TJ if you are able to donate any of the items requested.
tjeisenberg@yahoo.com 319-325-4299 or sjneisenberg@gmail.com 319-533-3702

PTA Meeting THIS Thursday

2011-10-11T18:41:00.002-05:00

Hello Hoover Families, remember Thursday, 7pm in the Media Center. Always looking for your contributions, feedback, and involvement. We will be reviewing Teacher requests, so LOTS of important business.

Peter Pan!

2011-10-05T11:49:00.001-05:00

City High Drama and Young Footliters
Presents the children’s classic Peter Pan

Iowa City, Iowa- 9/30/2011- City High Drama and the Young Footliters will perform the children’s classic, J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan in Opstad Auditorium at City High School.

Shows will be held
Friday, October 14th at 7:30p.m., Saturday, October 15th at 2:00p.m.&7:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 16th at 2:00p.m.

General admission tickets will be sold either by presale or the evening of the show and are $12 for adults and $5 for children and senior citizens.

Ticket order forms are available at www.iowacityhigh.org or www.youngfootliters.org. Ticket forms may then be dropped off at the City High Main Office. For more information call the City High Main Office at 688-1040.

Flu Shot Clinic

2011-10-04T14:09:00.001-05:00

Again this year, the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) is hosting a flu vaccine clinic in each school building. The schedule is available on the district and building websites.

The district health insurance plan (First Administrators) is accepted, so take your insurance card with you. The VNA also accepts most other insurance plans.

No appointment is necessary.

Each clinic will start at 2:30 for staff, and then open to the general public at 3:15 p.m. Please bring your children, spouses, parents, and neighbors.

There will be free vaccine for CHILDREN without health insurance or with Medicaid.

The flu-mist is also available for those in good health under the age of 50.

Getting the flu vaccine is one way to stay healthy during the flu season and help prevent the spread of flu to others. The flu vaccine covers both H1N1 and seasonal influenza.

THIS Sunday! Let's go Hoover Hawks!

2011-10-04T09:10:00.002-05:00

Don't miss out on the chance to benefit Iowa City schools and represent HOOVER! Click over for more information and to register!

We've got spirit, yes we do!

2011-09-29T14:20:00.003-05:00

Congratulations Hoover Hawks! City High School called to let us know that HOOVER won the "most spirited" award at yesterday's parade. There was a lot of competition so a big congratulations are in order to all the participants. Way to go Hoover!!!

PTA Minutes

2011-09-28T11:55:00.001-05:00

Can be found on the Blog (see the side bar to the right) and on Facebook (notes).

PARADE INFO!!!

2011-09-28T08:11:00.001-05:00

Hoover is #18 in tonight's City High School Homecoming Parade. If you are marching head over to Mercer around 5:15/5:30! Parade starts at 6pm! Show your Hoover Pride wear RED!!!!

Hoover Headlines Week Ending Sept 23

2011-09-26T08:00:00.001-05:00

Check out all the details here!

Marching in the Parade?

2011-09-26T07:55:00.001-05:00

Marchers are asked to help“Pack the Pick-up” with non-perishable food items to support the Iowa City Crisis Center. Feel free to send a non-perishable food item with elementary school marchers and City High students will collect them. (This is optional, of course!)

Marching in the Homecoming Parade?

2011-09-21T11:27:00.003-05:00

If you have trouble with the PTA email address, or have questions. Please feel free to email ckmeis@gmail.com directly!

Reminders

2011-09-19T09:14:00.001-05:00

1. All week 9/19-9/23 Book Fair in the Media Center
2. Tuesday 9/20 PRIMARY Curriculum Night (grades K-2) 7:00-8:30 PM
3. Thursday 9/22 UPPER Curriculum Night (grades 3-6) 7:00-8:30 PM
4. Fall parent-teacher conference forms are posted in the hallways near the office for parents on both curriculum nights

Box Top Update

2011-09-19T09:08:00.000-05:00

We are off to a great start with our box top collections! Thanks to all of you that collected over the summer. A reminder to new and old Hoover families that the box top program is an easy way to earn money for our school! Each box top coupon is worth ten cents - no gimmicks. You cut them off of the products you probably already have in your house and send them to Hoover with your child. We send them to General Mills and twice a year we receive a check for the amount collected. Our goal this year is $1000. If every child can bring in 30 box tops over the course of the year we'll get there. For a complete listing of the participating box top products go to www.boxtops4education.com. Clip, clip, clip!

Scholastic Book Fair! Sept 19 - 23

2011-09-16T08:00:00.000-05:00

Scholastic Book Fair!
The Scholastic Book Fair will run from Monday, September 19 to Friday, September 23 in our Hoover Media Center. Hours will be from 11 am to 12:30 pm each day. We will also be open from 3 pm to 4 pm each day after school, with the exception on Thursday when we will be open from 2 pm to 3 pm. The book fair will also be open during Curriculum Nights on Tuesday, September 20th and Thursday, September 22nd from 6:45 pm to 8:35 pm.

The Scholastic Book Fair gives you the chance to buy some wonderful books at cost (no tax or shipping/handling). Some books will also be discounted. You will also have the opportunity to buy books for your child's classroom teacher. The teachers will be choosing books for a wish list. You can buy the teacher a book, put in a gift nameplate, and then put it in the teacher's bag.

We will be using the proceeds from the Book Fairs this year to buy Smart Boards for the teachers to use in their classrooms. Please stop buy and get some wonderful books to add to your collection! You can also order online for books! They will have more books available online, and you will pay by credit card. Scholastic will then ship the books to fulfill your order. To order online click here.

We are still in need of a few volunteers to help work the Book Fair. We are looking for a volunteer to help after school on September 20th and September 22nd. We would also like a volunteer to help during Curriculum Nights on these days as well. Please contact Jenni Bounds at 338-4127 or jenni.bounds@mchsi.com if you would like to help. We will have 2 volunteers per shift. Thank you to everyone who has already signed up to help with our Book Fair! Hoover Parents are the best! Happy Reading!

Hoover Headlines Available

2011-09-15T10:28:00.000-05:00

For the week ending Sept 16

2011 Run for the Schools

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Hoover Hawks, we have a reputation to maintain!

October 9, 2011

Sponsored by MidWestOne Bank & hosted by Iowa City Road Races, Inc.

It is that time again to start thinking about the Run for the Schools, which will be held on October 9, 2011. Through the generous support of individuals and sponsors, the Iowa City Community School District Foundation received over $28,000 to help support the School District! Thank you so much for your previous and continuous support.

With your help, we can support the school district in times of need as a result of budget cuts. Plan to attend event again this year. For details click here. Deadline for early registration is September 19^th.

Hoover Headlines

2011-09-09T08:14:00.000-05:00

Hoover Headlines for the week ending Sept 9th are available.

Thursday, Sept 8th (7pm)

2011-09-07T09:30:00.002-05:00

Thursday, Sept 8th. Hoover PTA Meeting. Come and join in the conversation; meet other Hoover parents! 7 pm in the Media Center.

Special Note: In past years childcare has been provided in the gym, there will NOT be childcare available this year (Interested in coordinating this? Please see the Hoover PTA Board! Thanks in advance)

Girls on the run!

2011-09-06T15:16:00.000-05:00

Girls On The Run: Girls in grades 3-6. Train to finish a 5k walk/run while building character, strength, and confidence. And having fun! Fall season begins week of Sept 12. End of season 5k is Saturday, November 19^th.

The goals of this program are encourage positive emotional, social, mental, and physical development. Various training/program sites and times are available (see website and/or registration form for details). Registration is currently open. Register online www.girlsonthrunjocoia.org or stop by the office for a registration form. Questions, girlsontherunjocoia@gmail.com , financial assistance is available. GOTR is COMMITTED to having EVERY girl participate, regardless of financial ability.

Say "Cheese"

2011-09-02T10:40:00.001-05:00

It's Picture Day! Picture retake day is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 10, 2011

And, in other news. Don't forget it's Hoover Night with the Cedar Rapid Kernels (tonight) and No School on Monday, September 5th!

(Extra) Early Dismissal Today:

2011-09-01T08:29:00.001-05:00

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Today, Thursday, September 1st, dismissal will be at 1pm due to extreme heat!!!!

Hoover Headlines Weekend Ending Sept 2

2011-08-31T10:27:00.003-05:00

This weeks Hoover Headlines are available.

Reminders

2011-08-29T10:58:00.002-05:00

Hoover Gear (t-shirts & sweatshirts) forms are available and orders are due on Wednesday (August 31st). School pictures are on Friday, September 2nd.

Another Opportunity: School Board Forum

2011-08-26T10:48:00.001-05:00

Press-Citizen, along with the Iowa City Education Association, is also sponsoring a candidate forum from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Iowa City Public Library.

Hoover Gear

2011-08-26T10:13:00.002-05:00

SHOW YOUR HOOVER SPIRIT!
Hoover T-Shirts and Sweatshirts
Look for an order form to come home with your child on FRIDAY, August 26.
3 t-shirt styles and 2 sweatshirts to choose from!
Order forms/payments due back on Wednesday, August 31.

Hoover Headlines: Weeking Ending Aug 26

2011-08-26T09:43:00.002-05:00

This weeks Hoover Headlines are available HERE

Walking Tacos: Volunteers Needed

2011-08-24T09:15:00.000-05:00

It’s walking taco time! City High Homecoming, Wednesday, September 28^th .

We are already working with Hy-vee to get the walking taco items, but we need help with other items. Looking for volunteers to bring cans of pop, bottles of water, or juice boxes, and deserts individually wrapped to sell. These items can be left in the Hoover office Sept.26-Sept.28. Also, we are in need of 5 volunteers (parents, older Hoover students, etc) to help serve on Wednesday the 28^th (the night of) from 4-7ish. Last year was a huge success and we can’t wait! Please email Carrie Karr if you can assist or donate♫ csueppel32@gmail.com.

School Board Forums

2011-08-24T08:23:00.001-05:00

The DPO and The Gazette will be hosting two Candidate Forums to provide an opportunity for the community to meet the candidates for the 5 available School Board positions (four 4-yr terms; one 2-yr term) leading up to the Sept. 13 elections.

Each forum will be held:

Tuesday, Sept. 6, 7 – 9 pm at City High School, 1900 Morningside Dr. The focus of this forum will be curriculum and funding.

Thursday, Sept. 8, 7 – 9 pm at West High School, 2901 Melrose Ave. This forum will focus on redistricting.

These forums will be recorded and replayed on Cable channel 21. For more information, please contact Cathy Swanson (319-541-6884) or Beth Beasley (319-337-5352) from the DPO.

Hoover Headlines

2011-08-19T10:20:00.004-05:00

Check out Hoover Headlines ( or on Facebook in Herbert Hoover "Notes") for the week ending August 19th.

(We have created a Hoover Headlines page (link on right side) as part of this blog for those readers who do not have access to Facebook--Simply click on Hoover Headlines above)

Hoover T-shirts

2011-08-15T19:15:00.002-05:00

Hoover T-shirt sales will take place during Tuesday's Ice Cream Social. It's also a great time to donate your used, but nice t-shirts. A basket will be available on Tuesday, but also the entire month of August (in the Hoover Office). Thank you for your generosity!

Meet your schools' new leaders

2011-08-15T11:32:00.001-05:00

Press Citizen Article found HERE

Mark your calendar...

2011-08-12T08:46:00.001-05:00

ALL Thursdays are 2pm Dismissals
August 22-26 Teachers will be administering DIBELS assessments K-6
September 2nd = School Photos
September 5th = No School (Labor Day)

Get to Know the Principal: Week 1

2011-08-12T08:44:00.001-05:00

Hoover Families:
"I will ask a different question each week during the months of August and September in order to get to know the students better and help them to get to know me"

This Week, I would like to know:

"What is your favorite book? If you tell me yours, I will tell you mine"

The Principal's Piece

2011-08-12T08:37:00.001-05:00

Refresh Critical Back-to-School Skills for a Successful School Year

Back to school means more than buying supplies and going to class. It involves establishing routines that help students do their best. To help your child develop good habits and independence:

* Put an alarm clock in your child's room. Instead of you waking her up, see if the alarm can.
* Prepare at night. Have your child pack her backpack, pick out an outfit, and put necessities where they belong they night before.
* Stick to a regular bedtime. Allow time for duties - bathing, brushing teeth, putting on pajamas, reading, and saying goodnight.
* Be sure to eat healthy. It is important to eat the right foods to give you the necessary motivation and energy to do your best at school.
* Post charts to help your child stay on track - a weekly schedule, a bedtime checklist, and a reminder by the front door for important items to bring to school.

ANNOUNCING:

2011-08-12T08:35:00.003-05:00

Kid Talk Preschool - Afternoon Program

Located at and in partnership with:
University of Iowa Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Center

Open: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
12:15-3:00pm during the school calendar year

Staff Includes: District Early Childhood Certified Teacher, District Trained paraeducators, Speech-Language Clinician, Speech-Language Pathology graduate students
Tuition fee: $300/month/ For additional information and enrollment forms: contact Iowa City School District 319-688-1000

DISTRICT RELATED NEWS:

2011-08-12T08:35:00.001-05:00

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING ASBESTOS
In accordance with federal regulations regarding asbestos in schools, a certified inspection of the Iowa City Community School District was conducted in October 1988. All asbestos found in the district has been identified as to the type, amount, and location. This information and recommended response action is contained in the district's AHERA Management Plan which is available for review in each building and the Physical Plant Office.
A requirement of the federal regulations is to inform district employees and building occupants or their legal guardians once each year as to the inspection, the response action taken, re-inspections, and surveillance activities that are planned or in progress. Several re-inspections were completed earlier this year, and others are in progress Six month surveillance was completed for all schools, and will be repeated as required.
The Iowa City Community School District has an asbestos removal team that has been trained and certified by an Environmental Protection Agency accredited program. This district team has been equipped to perform emergency response action to remove asbestos material should it become damaged. Building custodians and physical plant staff have attended a 2 hour awareness training session outlining what action to take in the event of an asbestos accident.
Abatement work has been performed this year at Lucas, Kirkwood, Mann, Twain, and City High schools, among others, and further abatement work is planned. All work is performed by State Certified workers and conforms to AHERA regulations.
The district is aware of the health hazards of asbestos and is taking all measures to conform to the federal regulations.

School Secretary Announced

2011-08-08T16:15:00.002-05:00

Congratulations to Shelly Maxwell. Shelly has accepted the position of School Secretary and is already showing her smiling face in the Hoover office! Thanks to Pat Sexton for her help this summer and delaying her retirement! Both of these women are Hoover Stars, that's for sure!

Hoover Principal: Welcome Diane Bradford

2011-07-25T15:57:00.001-05:00

Last Thursday an offer to Diane Bradford to become the next Herbert Hoover Elementary principal. She accepted. Her “Recommendation for Hire” will officially be approved by the Board of Directors at their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 9, 2011. Diane’s official start date will be August 1, 2011. She and her family have strong Iowa City and eastern Iowa roots. They are very excited to begin their new journey. For the last two years Diane has served as an elementary principal in Fremont, Nebraska

Coming up fast...

2011-07-24T13:18:00.001-05:00

The school year is quickly approaching and so is the Ice Cream social. Tuesday, August 16, 2011 6:30-7:30 . Students will be able to take their supplies to their classrooms between 6-6:30. New family orientation is planned for 5:30-6 (to be confirmed by a Principal to be named). During the social families will have the opportunity to socialize, eat pizza ($1 per slice), learn about programs, JOIN THE PTA, and sign up for other volunteer duties. Shelly Maxwell & Mandi Bozarth have done an outstanding job and need volunteers to help from 6:20-7:30. Please email Shelly (shellymaxwell1@gmail.com) if you can help (or maybe your older Hoover student) with pizza, ice cream, clean up, or money-taker.

Principal Search Update

2011-07-24T13:16:00.002-05:00

ICCSD interviewed candidates (the week of July 18th) for the Hoover Principal Position. Several Hoover Teachers/Staff members as well as two parent representatives participated in the search/interviews. Hoping to have some news soon!

Principal Vacancy Update

2011-06-27T07:53:00.002-05:00

Posted on District Website and content of email to Hoover PTA President from Stephen Murley:

Due to the timing of the resignation of Hoover Elementary School Principal Shannon Kehoe several adjustments will occur in the normal hiring process. The Iowa City Community School District and community reputation should make this an attractive position even though this vacancy occurs during a nontraditional administrative hiring period. We expect to have many highly qualified applicants. The position is currently posted and advertised and applications are due by July 5, 2011. If we have a rich and deep pool of applicants we will conduct interviews during either the week of July 18 or the week of July 25. After thorough reference checks, four or five candidates will be selected for an interview. There will be two interview teams including a site-based committee consisting of the Executive Director of Human Resources, two parents, two or three teachers, and one support staff person. A second committee consisting of central office administrators and the Superintendent will also be part of the process. All candidates are required to complete a writing exercise. Depending on the results of the search, it may be in the District’s best interest to place an interim principal at Hoover Elementary School and then advertise again during the primary hiring season immediately following the Winter Break. Once District personnel have analyzed the qualifications of the pool of candidates, the Superintendent will make a decision on how to proceed.

Changes at Hoover

2011-06-15T11:05:00.000-05:00

Hoover Principal Resigns (Credits: Press Citizen)

In the news

2011-06-15T11:00:00.001-05:00

"Favor new school boundary plan"...

Mark Your Calendar

2011-06-06T14:40:00.003-05:00

Summer has just begun, but don't forget about two important dates in August!

August 16th (Tuesday) Ice Cream Social with new family orientation at 5:30 pm, supply drop-off at 6:00pm and ice cream at 6:30 pm.
August 19th (Thursday) First Day of School (early release at 2pm)

Introducing your Hoover 2011-12 PTA Board

2011-06-06T13:58:00.001-05:00

Hoover 2011-12 PTA Board:

Cindy Meis, President: Cindy is mother to four children and two of them already attend Hoover. Sam will be in first grade and Jack in third grade next year. Cindy is excited about the opportunities that exist and is pleased to have the support of an outstanding Board and the commitment of many Hoover families. And, of course she is always looking for more families to get involved!

Jenny Maiers, Vice President: Jenny's twins, Braden and Alyssa, will be in first grade at Hoover next year. Jenny is looking forward to serving on the PTA board and is eager to meet more Hoover families. She would love to hear your ideas!

Angie Bywater, Treasurer: Angie has 5th and 1st graders at Hoover, and a 7th grader at South East. Angie has worked in many of the "hospitality" areas of PTA in the past, and is looking forward to working with the checkbook this year!

Kristal Gibson, Secretary: Kristal has two Hoover Stars. Amelia going into 3rd and Nora Kate going into 1^st. She is proud of all the ways the PTA helps Hoover be a great school. She is hoping we can increase the number of Hoover families who get involved by giving of their time and, of course, some money.

To learn more about the Hoover PTA visit our blog or on Facebook. Get involved and email us: hooverelementarypta@gmail.com

Bike Rodeo!

2011-05-11T10:21:00.001-05:00

Hello Hoover Parents,

Mike and I are organizing the Hoover Bike Rodeo this year. Hoover's event will be held during Bike to Work Week, on Friday, May 20^th. The fun and challenges will take place on the Hoover field, beginning at 3:30 pm and ending by 5:30pm. Over 200 kids participated last year and they had a terrific time! Volunteers are needed to run each of the bicycle skill stations, as well as to help kids register their bikes and fit helmets. At least 20 volunteers are needed in order to run a safe and fun event. We have a few parents who have already volunteered (many thanks!), but we still need more. To volunteer, please contact us @ ph) 354-8972 or merulla1980@gmail.com or merulla.mike@iccsd.k12.ia.us. Please plan to join the fun. Feel welcome to pass along this information to any other Hoover parent that you think might be interested. Thanks for your help, and I hope to hear from you!

This event is being organized with the support of Geoff's Bike & Ski (a Hoover family owned operation!), The Bicyclists of Iowa City, the Iowa City Police Department, and Hoover PE Teacher Leslie DePrenger.

Let’s hope for sunny weather for our events and get ready to ride!

PTA Meeting Minutes

2011-05-09T15:54:00.001-05:00

Minutes

Hoover PTA Meeting

Thursday, April 14, 2011

6:30, Ms. Dobyns' classroom

Hoover PTA President, Jennie Ott, called the meeting to order.

After teacher's reports from Ms. Cummins, Dr. Graham, and Ms. Madden, Mrs. Kehoe shared her hope that Hoover will have four new Smart Boards in the classrooms next year. Two will be purchased with funds from the instructional budget, one from a foundation grant, and she was requesting that the PTA purchase another one. Several teachers requested them in their classrooms, and Mr. Kozier 5/6, Ms. Ferentz 3/4, Ms. Cosman 3/4 and Dr. Graham 2nd have been selected to house the new boards.

She introduced our special guests from Van Allen Elementary, Christine Bangsund and Margaret Jacobson, certified instructors in the use of "Smart Boards." They demonstrated for us on the Smart Board in Ms. Dobyns' classroom how easy they are to use and how students can use them not just the teachers. Mrs. Kehoe also announced that Ms. Jacobson has been hired to be Hoover's Instructional Coach next year, and her expertise with Smart Boards will be greatly valued. It was an informative and entertaining demonstration.

Treasurer's Report, Dave McDowell:

The state of the current budget was discussed. Revenue was collected from Family Taco Night, Track Meet parking, and direct donations. In lieu of cash, it has been decided to accept proceeds from the book fairs as "Scholastic Dollars" which increase the percentage of profit we make. Payments were made to Lifetouch and art supplies for the Autistic classrooms.

New Business

Those present voted in favor of approving the proposed teacher requests. Paul Makalsky requested funds to purchase a tuba stand. Ms. Kehoe's request for the purchase of a Smart Board was also approved.

There was also discussion regarding the state of disrepair of Hoover's student laptops and what can be done.

DPO Report, Angie Bywater:

The next DPO meeting will be held at Horn Elementary May 11th where the discussion will be about NCLB updates. All are invited to attend. A reception will be held at City High to honor the scholarship recipients given in the name of Shannon Thomas, retiring from Hoover, and Kathleen Friested, a fantastic Hoover parent volunteer.

Upcoming Events:

Next month's meeting will concern filling committee and board vacancies for next year. Those interested in increasing their involvement for next year may contact any board member or the volunteer coordinator, Liz McIntyre. Please attend to vote on the candidates.

Respectfully submitted,

Kristal Gibson, PTA Secretary

2011-04-21T22:04:00.000-05:00

Hoover's Bike Rodeo will be held during Bike to Work Week, on Friday, May 20th. The fun and challenges will be held on the Hoover field, beginning at 3:30pm and ending by 5:30pm. Volunteers are needed to run each of the bicycle skill stations, as well as to help kids register their bikes and fit helmets. At least 25 volunteers are needed in order to run a safe and fun event. To volunteer, please contact Mary or Mike Merulla @ ph) 354-8972 or marymerulla@gmail.com,merulla.mike@iccsd.k12.ia.us Over 200 kids participated last year and they had a terrific time! Please plan to join the fun.

Hoover Yearbook order forms are now available!

2011-04-08T11:36:00.001-05:00

We have a total of 210 Hoover yearbooks available for purchase. We’ll accept orders until all of the books are sold. Sample pages of the yearbook and order forms are posted outside of the office and the gym. Each student will be bringing home an order form soon.

The yearbook is a soft cover, 28 page, full color publication produced by Lifetouch Photography. It contains photographs of all students, teachers and staff along with photos highlighting school activities from the academic year 2010-2011. The cost is $10.00. Return the order form and payment to your teacher or to the office. Delivery is expected in late May.

You can direct questions to Kris Rutherford at kjrutherford@gmail.com

Hoover's Got Talent...and Tacos!

2011-03-03T14:16:00.003-06:00

Hello Hoover Families! The PTA/Carlos O'Kelly's Taco Dinner will take place on Thursday, March 24th, and this year will be a combined event with the Talent Show. This will be a fun event for Hoover kids and families, but we need volunteers to pull it off smoothly.

We are asking for 6 volunteers for set-up, clean-up, chip, drink, and dessert servers, as well as money-takers. We also need volunteers to donate baked goods. You can package them individually and leave them in the main office the day before the event. Please contact Lydia at lfrazier@fouroaks.org or Ann at schafer.ann@iccsd.k12.ia.us as soon as possible.

We appreciate your help!

Lydia Frazier

February Minutes

2011-02-23T12:56:00.001-06:00

Minutes

Hoover PTA Meeting

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Hoover Media Center

Hoover PTA President, Jennie Ott, called the meeting to order.

Principal's Report:

Mrs. Kehoe shared with parents the good news about Hoover's ITBS scores and explained several charts showing performance levels across years. She invited parents to approach their student's teacher or her to further discuss specific performance.

Secretary Report:

The Hoover PTA voted on a new set of bylaws, with all present voting in favor. The proposed bylaws were sent by email to members for review before the meeting, and the secretary summarized modifications. Glad to have that big job finished!

President's Report, Jennie Ott:

The next phase of fundraising was discussed. Approximately 34 families have given to this year's monetary campaign. The desire to show an investment by all Hoover families was discussed -- even if some families can only afford a small amount. Future Hoover Headlines will include a renewed request for funds, specifically highlighting particular events funded by PTA to show the important work done by the organization on behalf of all Hoover students. We are still considering requesting funds from grandparents and Hoover alumni.

Vice-President Jordan Brinkman has recently moved away from the district. The president proposed Cindy Meis' name to fill the vacancy. All present voted in favor of her nomination.

We heard about the success of the Family Enrichment Night activities. Over 80 kids were present and we know they had fun! Reportedly, many High School students who participated as presenters also had a great time. Coe College apologized for cancelling, since they could not make the make-up date, but they are interested in participating in the 2013 Math and Science night.

The Hoover Movie Night sponsored by the Student Council was a big success. Discussions were begun about additional events like this to foster community.

Treasurer's Report, Dave McDowell:

Treasurer not present. The new VP gave a summary of the report provided. Those who elected direct deposit for donations to Hoover PTA will see those amounts deducted from accounts soon. Also note: payment for Artist in Resident due to Mrs. Kehoe.

New Business

PTA received a teacher request for funds to purchase art supplies to aid Helen Neumann's volunteer work with the autism classrooms. All present voted in favor, and praised Helen for filling the need.

DPO Report, Angie Bywater:

All are invited to attend meetings held on 2nd Wednesdays of the month at 11:30 with free lunch. The February meeting covered legislative issues that may affect our schools, including State of Iowa funding. Officers are needed for the district organization, see Angie Bywater if interested. A new phone number has been added to call for the latest information on weather related school closings: 688-1234.

Upcoming Events:

A sign-up sheet was passed for those interested in assisting Sherry Koch with track parking this spring.

Taco Night is scheduled for March 24 at Hoover. Those present brainstormed ideas to increase participation- such as hanging student art in the hallways.

Scholastic Book Fair is scheduled for February 28 - March 4. A sign up was passed for volunteers. The fair will be open all day during conferences. Contact Jenny Bounds or Sarah Meehan. Also, Scholastic has arranged for online purchases during this period to also be credited to Hoover.

Food will be provided for teachers for Conference Night. A sign up sheet was passed. Contact Jennifer Lacey.

Another Hoover Night at El Dorado has been scheduled for April 20th. The restaurant will donate money from both lunch and dinner purchases.

March 1 is the deadline for Sarah Meehan to mail in the next batch of Box Tops for Education- so get them in quickly.

April PTA meeting will include votes for additional teacher requests.

The April meeting will begin early at 6:30 with an hour demonstration of Smart Board capabilities by Van Allen teachers. We will be discussing the PTA purchase of a Smart Board for the school.

NO MARCH PTA MEETING SCHEDULED

Respectfully submitted,

Kristal Gibson, PTA Secretary

How to help your child succeed in school

2011-02-03T17:07:00.001-06:00

Parents are invited to attend a discussion titled “How to help your child succeed in school,” sponsored by the City High PSTO on Wednesday, Feb. 9. Educational consultant Ron Mirr will offer insight and advice for ways parents can become involved to encourage success for their students. Mirr is a social worker who has worked as a mental health clinician, a school administrator, and a consultant to educational, health and human service agencies. The discussion begins at 7 pm in Little Theatre, on the second floor. Refreshments will be provided. Hope to see you there! Julie EiseleCity High PSTO

Math and Science Night Postponed

2011-02-03T11:25:00.001-06:00

Due to this lovely weather we're having the Family Enrichment Night will be postponed until Monday, February, 7th.

January Minutes

2011-01-30T18:29:00.000-06:00

Minutes

Hoover PTA Meeting

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Hoover Media Center

Hoover PTA President, Jennie Ott, called the meeting to order. November minutes were approved.

Principal's Report:

Mrs. Kehoe announced the Hoover has again won the Run for the Schools. There will be sledding parties by grade level to celebrate. She also shared that Hoover's ITBS scores came back and are "awesome!" Details to come at another meeting.

Special Speaker:

Our new Superintendent, Steve Murley, shared with us his views on his role in the District and the community. He emphasized that he believes that his job is to listen and understand what parents and students want the district to be and to try and make it happen. He shared details of some projects he implemented in other districts, and the possibility of implementing some of them here. He is focused on trying to discern what type of skills students are going to need to succeed in the future and to make sure they are learning/practicing those skills.

Part of his talk centered on the challenges that implementing No Child Left Behind impose on the district. He also announced that we now have the capacity to do "late starts" for inclement weather instead of just cancelling the day or early release. He shared his intention to revisit district boundaries more frequently, but committed to providing at least a full year's notice of any announcements of transitions. During a question and answer period, topics ranged from his position on Charter Schools, the possibility of implementing "Project based" learning models, technology in the schools, and the new Music addition to City High.

Treasurer's Report, Dave McDowell:

The Treasurer reported on the success of Hoover Night at El Dorado, and announced another one would be planned for sometime in April.

DPO Report, Angie Bywater:

Announced the next meeting to be held at Lemme to discuss budget impact on elementary school size. We also need to determine the potential honorees for the Scholarship Reception.

Upcoming Events:

Planning for Family Enrichment Night is underway for February 3, 6:30-8:30. Volunteers are still needed for set up/clean up.

Next meeting will include voting on PTA matters, including some spending decisions. Please try to attend.

Respectfully submitted,

Kristal Gibson, PTA Secretary

November Minutes

2010-12-16T13:42:00.001-06:00

Minutes

Hoover PTA Meeting

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Hoover Media Center

Hoover PTA President, Jennie Ott, called the meeting to order. Previous minutes were approved.

Principal's Report:

Mrs. Kehoe reported that Hoover 3/4 students represented the school well with great behavior at the City High Orchestra Concert. Hoover's 5/6 students also attended a Hancher event at Van Allen Elementary.

The installation of Hoover's first Smart Board will be next week in Ms. Dobyn's classroom. She has been trained and will be a leader to train other teachers. Thanks go out to new ICCSD Superintendent Murley for speeding up the installation process.

Mr. Murley also inspired the "Thanks to Teachers" notebook available for parents to write encouraging messages in during conference days. This works to emphasize the positive. It is a lot of work to prepare for conferences, and our teachers should be appreciated. We are hoping Mr. Murley will be able to speak to Hoover in January.

Parents expressed thanks to Ms. Kehoe for her great job handling the many changes to Hoover and for being an excellent advocate for the school.

Teacher Reports:

Ms. Madden reported that the 3-6 grades are working on typing skills, and the library is averaging 280 books a day checked out.

Ms. Cummins reported that Kindergarten is going great, and teachers are working hard getting ready for conferences. They look forward to a little "adult" conversation for a change.

President's Report, Jennie Ott:

Hoover night with the Rough Riders was reported to be great fun by all who attended.

Vice President's Report, Jordan Brannaman:

A recommendation was made to donate to the Excellence Fund in a teacher's name for the holidays.

Treasurer's Report, Dave McDowell:

Deposits were reported for the direct donations and football parking. There was a discussion whether tax receipts could be available for the parking "donation." Volunteers are often needed to help with these events. Would like to expand to include track and marching band events.

There was a general discussion regarding the progress of our direct donation campaign, and the "Part B" plan for another year to perhaps make wider solicitations for donations from the Hoover attendance area, including alumni families.

A discussion was begun about investing in additional signage for the school. Special thanks were given to Shelley and Mark Maxwell as well as Pat Sexton for their work on the Hoover Directory. Lowering the page numbers and including advertising helped defray costs.

DPO Report, Angie Bywater:

The last DPO meeting at the new Garner Elementary was informative and highlighted the large donations Hills Bank has made to the school district. There is a contest to name the new elementary school. It was also announced that Superintendent Murley would like to publish a 3-year school calendar to aid in planning.

New Business

Plans are underway for this year's Science Night, scheduled for February 3 at 6:30. Volunteers will be needed, especially to ensure that things are cleaned up for teachers the next day.

Meals for the teachers during the evening on conference day were discussed.

Sarah Meehan gave a report on the Box Tops drive. She requested an additional volunteer to help her with the Campbell's Soup labels.

The PTA Secretary announced that work to update our chapter's bylaws will be taken up in January.

Upcoming Events:

Hoover Night at El Dorado- Dec. 1.

No December meeting, but a social time is being planned.

Looking into a Hoover night to watch Iowa Women's Basketball

Respectfully submitted,

Kristal Gibson, PTA Secretary

Classroom Cash

2010-11-12T10:40:00.004-06:00

Did you know that Hills Bank has donated more than $160,000 to the ICCSD as of October? Would you like to earn money for your school each time you make a purchase? Hills Bank has a program that will do just that.

Classroom Cash empowers you to earn money for the school district of your choice each time you make a purchase with your Hills Bank debit card. With every purchase, the bank will make a donation back to the school. There is no cost to you; it’s just a great way for us to make a difference in our community schools – together.

Already a Hills Bank Customer?

If you are already a Hills Bank debit card customer, you just need to fill out an application and drop it off at any Hills Bank location.

For more information visit Hills Bank online.

Hoover Night at the RoughRiders

2010-11-10T18:48:00.000-06:00

Hoover students and their parents had a blast at the RoughRiders game last Friday night. We even got on the megatron several times because our Hoover Stars are also hams! Here are a few snapshots from the night...

Fiesta for Hoover!

2010-11-09T02:16:00.000-06:00

Hoover Day at El Dorado Mexican Restaurant

Sycamore Mall

December 1st, 2010

11 am to 9 pm

Fiesta all day and night for Hoover! Mention Hoover to your waiter and 15% of your tab will go towards Hoover Elementary PTA. A special thanks to the Onate's, Hoover Family and owner of El Dorado Mexican Restaurants, for this wonderful opportunity!

No Coupons apply to this deal.