Herbert Hoover Elementary School E-News [Nov 5, 2023]
Upcoming Hoover Events
Friday, 11/10: Veteran's Day - NO SCHOOL Friday, 11/10: Reflections Art submissions due Monday, 11/20 - Friday, 11/24: Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL Tuesday, 11/28: PTA Executive Board Meeting Tuesday, 12/5: PTA General Association Meeting Wednesday, 12/13: Lunch Time Winter Activity Tuesday, 12/19: PTA Executive Board Meeting Friday 12/22: Minimum Day Monday, 12/25 - Friday, 1/5: Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
Dear Hoover Community,
Hope everybody remembered to turn back their clocks on Saturday night!
Becoming a PTA Member. Next General Association Meeting Tuesday, December 5th at 8:30am.
Make your PTA Donation here. We are now $17K away from our goal! Help us get there to support teachers, events, programs for the rest of the year.
Volunteers Needed
Sign up to help walk kids to Basketball at the Pavillon Mondays and/or Fridays.
Sign up to help Anatasia on Mondays during lunch at the Garden. Any help would be appreciated.
PTA Needs Your Help!!!! Contact lisama@gmail.com if you would like to help with any of the following:
Ice Skating planning team. Event will be on December 15th from 5:00-7:00 PM.
Invention Convention planning team. Program will be week of February 5th.
Thank You 5th Grade Halloween Volunteers! Huge kudos to the 28 fifth graders who lead the 14 Halloween lunchtime stations, from Witch Hat Ring Toss to Eyeball Relays to Halloween Fingerprint Bookmarks! Thanks to the PTA for sponsoring all these activities! And thank you to everyone who donates to the PTA so that our Hedgies can have such fun activites! We hope everyone had a spooktacular time!!!!
Adeline
Dinira
Josh
Oliver
Anna
Ellie
Katelyn
Reynold
Anneliese
Emily
Leela
Samarth
Anvi
Ian
Liam
Simi
Arav
Isabella P.
Meera
Talia
Arista
Joanne
Myles
Tony
Ashane
John
Nirvi
Yiwen
Support the Fletcher Middle School Library and local stores! When: Tuesday, November 14th, 5:00-8:00 PM Where: Books Inc. and Kirks Steakburgers (let the cashiers know you’re part of the “Fletcher Family!”) Fletcher Teacher Librarian Kristen Lee will be at Books Inc. to assist students/families with book recommendations. A portion of all sales from the evening will go to support the purchase of books for the Fletcher Library.
PAUSD Parent Education Workshops/YMCA Project Cornerstone Palo Alto Unified School District is delighted to partner with the YMCA Project Cornerstone for a series of three workshops. The workshops will be virtual on zoom.
Transportation Safety Tip: Using the drop-off zone Here are some important reminders for those using the drive-thru drop-off zone:
Head towards the right side of the parking lot as soon as you pull in.
Children should be able to independently open the car door and exit the car. If your child needs assistance, park and walk them in instead.
Say your goodbyes before it is time to exit the car.
Your child’s backpack, lunch, and instrument should all be within reach when exiting the car (not in the trunk).
Stay in your car with your door closed so others can pass.
Children should exit curb-side along the Theater/Pavillion and walk along the pedestrian path and crosswalk.
Get Involved! We Are Recruiting New Green Team Representatives at Every School If you are interested in getting involved as a parent volunteer, consider being the Green Team rep. The Green Team rep shares tips from our school district on sustainability, engages students in activities, and is a member of the PTAC Green Team. Takes only 1-2 hours per month and can be shared with another parent. You will be a member of the PAUSD/PTAC community and get all the guidance/resources you need. Volunteering gives you the opportunity to: connect with teachers and administration & connect with parents throughout PAUSD Make an IMPACT! Email greenteam@paloaltopta.org
Keep our Communities Safe from Gun Violence: It's the Law! California, Santa Clara County, and Palo Alto all require that if you have firearms in your home, they must be stored safely. Safe storage is when a firearm is in a locked container or disabled with a trigger lock. For more information, visit besmartforkids.org.
Parent Education Series with Pacific Clinic Pacific Clinics will be offering a series of presentations for caregivers. Caregivers can attend all the sessions or choose which ones they attend. There are a total of 90 minutes, the last 30 minutes being left for Q&A session. Caregivers will be given a guide on each topic to take home and reference later!
Raising Confident, Competent Children When: Thursday, November 2nd, 5:30-6:30 PM Where: Zoom, Meeting Id 858 2461 0123, Passcode: 234953 This session will help caregivers learn 6 important building blocks or life skills and support them in promoting these skills with their children. It will also address the importance of laying a foundation to promote positive social-emotional skills.
Raising Resilient Children When: Thursday, November 9th, 5:30-7:00 PM Where: Zoom. Meeting ID: 235 230 859 136, Passcode: mcXdeG This session will focus on helping caregivers understand emotional resilience in children including knowing what it means and its benefits. It will also address 6 different skills that will support children in building emotional resilience.
Partners in Education Rally Days: The PiE Challenge Grant Returns Nov 1-15 Partners in Education Rally Days: The PiE Challenge Grant Ends Wednesday, November 15! We are 588 families short of our goal--please give today! If you’ve been waiting to complete your PiE donation for the year, there’s no time to delay! Today’s the day! Generous donors have offered a special Rally Days challenge grant, and will match donations up to $250,000 through November 15. Support our students by donating to PiE. If you have already given or pledged, thank you so much! Every dollar makes a difference. Donate or pledge today, and double your impact. https://papie.org/donate/
Health and Wellness Tip: Free Fentanyl Trainings Learn about the opioid crisis, help kids avoid fentanyl, learn to use life-saving Narcan to reverse the effects of an overdose, and receive a free Narcan kit at a free training. Attend either event.
Youth ages 17-25 chat about the effects of opioids. Wednesday, November 8th, 5:00-6:00 PM, online or in person, at allcove Palo Alto. Register
Community Events
Soccer Tryouts The Stanford Strikers FC is holding soccer tryout for players who are not already committed to another club. The tryouts will be on November 8th. Click here for more information.
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