HWS Messenger 2.21.25
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Upcoming Dates: Monday, February 24 – 8:00am Session 2 5th gr Art Club Monday, February 24 – 3:30pm Mentoring Monday, February 24 – 3:30pm Kinder Daisy RM133 Wednesday, February 26 – 8:00am Student Council Exect. Board RM101 Wednesday, February 26 – 8:00am K-Kids RM109 Wednesday, February 26 – 3:30pm 5th gr STEM Club RM101 Thursday, February 27 – 7:45am Band rehearsal @ JBN Thursday, February 27 – 5:30pm Tri-City Connections @ HWS – Last meeting Friday, February 28 – NO SCHOOL Teacher Institute Day A note from the Principal: Dear HWS families, I write to you today with a mix of emotions—gratitude, excitement, and a touch of sadness—after 11 wonderful years as the principal of Hoover-Wood, I have made the bittersweet decision to retire at the end of this school year. I was waiting for the new principal to be hired before sharing this news with all of the families. From the very first day I walked through these doors, I was welcomed by students, staff, and families. I have been privileged to watch your children grow, learn, and thrive. Together, we have built a school filled with kindness, fun, and a love for learning. The laughter in the hallways, the milestones achieved, and the relationships formed will forever hold a special place in my heart. As I step into this new chapter, I am sure that Mr. Degman will bring his own passion and vision for education, and I have no doubt that he will continue to foster the strong sense of community and excellence that makes our school so special. In the coming months, there will be opportunities for you to meet him at some of our school events. While goodbyes are never easy, I take comfort in knowing that Hoover-Wood will remain a place where students are nurtured and inspired. Thank you for your trust, support, and partnership over the years. I will cherish every memory and look forward to hearing about all the amazing things that lie ahead for this incredible school. Sincerely, Gina Greenwald Principal Additional information: HWS is looking for a Top Dog! The HWS Watch D.O.G.S. program is looking for a new Top Dog to help organize and run the program for the 2025-2026 school year. For those not familiar with the program, Watch D.O.G.S. are fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other father figures who volunteer for a one-half day each year at school. During the day, WATCH D.O.G.S. may help students with class work, play at recess, eat lunch with students, watch the school entrances and hallways, assist with traffic flow and any other assigned activities where they actively engage with not only their own students but other students as well. After 9 years as Top Dog, Ryan Korn will be passing the torch as his youngest child moves on to 6th grade next year. For the most part, the Top Dog works with HWS staff to plan the Watch D.O.G.S. schedule for the school year and then communicate with parents about signing up and following up as needed. If you are interested or have questions about this volunteer opportunity, please get in touch with Ryan at Rskorn82@yahoo.com. Have a neighbor, family member, yourself or friend who has a student that will be turning five by September 1, 2025, that they are considering entering kindergarten at a BPS101 elementary school for the 2025-2026 school year? Batavia Public School District 101 strongly encourages families of incoming kindergarten students to begin the enrollment process. We are looking for as many registrations entered before we leave for Spring Break. Visit our website to register: bps101.net/ We will continue with weekly Messengers on Fridays throughout the school year. All school messengers can also be found on our News Wall. Please be sure to check out the Backpack Mail View the latest edition of Backpack Mail > link that is attached to The District Weekly BPS messengers. Good community events are listed! |
