HWS Messenger 9.30.22
Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, October 4 – Fall Book Fair starts: Donuts with Grownups 7:30am
Tuesday, October 4 – 4:30 5th gr. Cross Town Classic RMS
Wednesday, October 5 – 3:30 Running Club RM 110
Wednesday, October 5 – 3:30 1st grade Daisy troop Rm. 133
Thursday, October 6 – Half day for students Noon dismissal – NO Kindergarten
Thursday, October 6 – 7:45am-8:45am Orchestra rehearsal at JBN
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!
Today we have our Law Enforcement and Shelter in Place drills. We explained during the morning announcements that the drills are just a way to practice so that we know what to do if there is ever an emergency. Our next one is the bus evacuation drill on October 14th and then we are done for quite awhile! I know it must seem like there has been a drill a week lately!
We have completed MAP testing for the most part and have 2 additional days next week to complete any students who were absent. Once all students are finished, we will reflect on the data and make instructional decisions based on the needs of the grade level, class, or at the individual student level.
I know many of you have signed up for parent/teacher conferences and if it has slipped your mind, it is not too late! Reach out to your child’s teacher to get scheduled. Our goal is always 100% participation and conferences can be done in person or online – whichever is easier for your schedule!
Have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Gina Greenwald
Principal
HWS Reminders:
FALL BOOK FAIR COMING TO HWS LIBRARY NEXT WEEK!
Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is here!
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/
Join us for Donuts with Grownups – Oct 4th (coffee, donuts, muffins) from 7:30-8:40 am.
Superintendent Search Survey Reminder
Earlier this week, the District sent a Messenger inviting all stakeholders to answer a questionnaire to collect your feedback. The BPS101 Board would like your input as they begin their search for a new Superintendent to lead our district. They will use the information gathered from focus groups and a questionnaire to help create a leadership profile of our next Superintendent. The questionnaire will remain open for all stakeholders through Wednesday, Oct. 5th. It is available in English or Spanish. The Board thanks you for your effort in helping them with this important task.
Emergency Contact Information
Please login to your PowerSchool account to ensure your contact information is correct so that you will receive notifications in the event of an emergency.
- Login to PowerSchool
- Click on “Update my contact information”
- Confirm Primary Email, Home Phone, and Cell Phone is current for both Parent/Guardian listings (if applicable)
- Repeat these steps for each of your students
Batavia Special-Education Parent Network (BSPN) Upcoming Events
The vision of BSPN is to create a support network for families in order to share resources and information, provide mentoring, and increase disability awareness in our schools and community. They have some great events coming up. Check out their events page HERE
Extra Clothes:
Please have your child bring a spare sent of clothing to be kept in the classroom cubie in case of emergencies. Gently used clothes size 5-10 are being accepted as donations for the nurse as needs arise. Stretch pants, sweat pants, and t-shirts are preferred.
The Batavia Mother’ Club Winter Clothing Drive October 1-14
Help keep our neighbors warm this winter with donations of new or clean, gently used winter items in good condition.
Coats, snow pants, mittens, gloves, snow boots, hats, all sizes from infant to adult accepted.
All donations are distributed to Batavia Clothes Closet and Chip in Batavia.
Drop off locations:
All Batavia Elementary Schools
Rotolo Middle School
Batavia High School
Holy Cross Catholic School
Immanuel Lutheran School
Batavia Public Library
Batavia Park District Civic Center
Hanson Chiropractic
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.