HWS Messenger 9.23.22
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Upcoming Dates: Wednesday, September 28 – 3:30 Running Club RM 110 Wednesday, September 28 – 3:30 2nd grade Brownies LRC Thursday, September 29 – 3:45 Kinder Daisy troop Rm. 133 Friday, September 30 – 8:00am 4th and 5th Grade Chorus Tuesday, October 4 – Fall Book Fair starts: Donuts with Grownups 7:30am Thursday, October 6 – Half day for students Noon dismissal – NO Kindergarten Friday, October 7 – No school for students Monday, October 10 – No school for students Tuesday, October 11 – Fall Picture Day A note from the Principal: Dear HWS families, Hope you had a wonderful week! This cooler weather has been refreshing, but don’t forget to throw a sweatshirt in backpacks for students – the weather is unpredictable at this time of year! On Wednesday, we had our 2nd evacuation drill of the year and there is one more scheduled. Typically, we do that one in the spring and we make it a surprise for both staff and students. Students did very well following staff directions and getting out of the building quickly. Next Friday we have our Law Enforcement and Shelter in Place drills. For the Law Enforcement drill, students watch a video and discuss what to do in an emergency. The Shelter in Place is for severe weather and requires students to go to a place of safety on the 1st floor of the school. All of these procedures are designed to help students feel prepared and safe at school. If you’re interested in learning more, here is the informational video from the district site. The MAP testing window is here and for those new to our school, Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) is used as an interim assessment to determine a student’s instructional level and to provide a means for viewing growth. It is one component of the district’s implementation of a balanced assessment program and complements the district’s continued implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). This data will be used to see the overall growth of the school, the grade level, the class, and individual student growth. Your child’s teacher will let you know the specifics of their MAP testing schedule. Have a great weekend! Sincerely, Gina Greenwald Principal A note from the LRC: October 4 – PTO Sponsored Donuts with Grownups – LRC 7:30-8:40am October 4 – Book Fair Sales – 7:30am -4:00pm October 5 – Book Fair Sales – 8:30am -4:30pm October 6 – Book Fair Sales Last In-Person ½ Day -8:30am-11:30am October 7 – Fall Book Fair ONLINE ONLY FALL BOOK FAIR COMING TO HWS LIBRARY NEXT WEEK! Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is back and coming our way! October 4 – October 6, 2022 at Hoover-Wood School LRC This year say hello to eWallet—your child’s digital payment account. Before the Fair, set up an eWallet account for worry-free, cash-free purchases. We are also accepting cash along with credit cards and checks at the LRC. Please include the 8% sales tax to your totals. Checks should be made to Hoover-Wood School. You can also shop at our school’s Online Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school. Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ Join us for Donuts with Grownups – Oct 4th (coffee, donuts, muffins) from 7:30-8:40 am. A note from the PTO: We are excited to announce the 2022 Hawk Walk! This is the PTO’s largest student fundraiser of the year. It will take place Friday, October 14. Students love this fun event and will have the opportunity to earn prizes! Please help us make this event a big success! Be on the lookout for a letter with details on how to register your student at www.getmovinfundhub.com The HWS PTO would like to invite parents and staff to join the PTO Board for an in-person meeting on Tuesday, October 11th at 7 pm in the HWS Teacher’s Lounge. During the meeting, we’ll provide updates on PTO-related activities, volunteer opportunities, and the upcoming Building Our Future Together Referendum. We’re looking forward to meeting more HWS parents and sharing all the great things happening at Hoover-Wood. We will continue with weekly Messengers on Fridays throughout the school year. All school messengers can also be found and translated into over 125 languages on our News Wall. |