OCTOBER 26 - Halloween Dance Party at Hoover 7-9pm NOVEMBER 6 - No School for students - General Election Day 7 - Early release day for students 8-14 Hoover BOOKFAIR in Media Center 12 - Early release day for students 13 - Early release day for students 21 - Early release day for students, Thanksgiving 22 & 23 - Thanksgiving Holiday 26-30 - 6th Grade Outdoor Ed Program DECEMBER 11 - PTA General Membership meeting at 7pm 24-31 - No School Winter Break JANUARY 1 - New Year's Day - School closed 18 - 7th Grade Parent Tea, 9-10:15am 21 - Martin Luther King Holiday - No School 25 - Early release day for students. 20 - No school, professional day for teachers FEBRUARY 12 - PTA General Membership meeting 7pm 18 - No School Presidents Day holiday 20-22 7th Grade Finance Park MARCH 1 - Early release day for students 8 - 8th Grade Parent Tea, 9-10:15am APRIL 3 - Early release day for students 17-22 - SPRING BREAK, No School MAY 14 - PTA General Membership meeting 7pm 27 - No School, Memorial Day 31 - Incoming 5th Grade Parent Tea, 9-10:15am JUNE 5 - No School, professional day for teachers 12 - 8th Grade Hershey Park trip 13 - Last Day of School, early release for students 
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
HALLOWEEN DANCE!!
WHAT: Spooktacular Halloween Dance! WHEN: Friday, October 26th from 7-9pm WHERE: Hoover Cafeteria COST: $5 per student at the door; Snacks will be sold WHY: It's always fun at a Halloween dance! DJ, Prizes for best group and individual costumes! Come is costume and party with friends! See you at the dance! Chess Competition!
WHAT: Invitation to Hoover students to participate in the "Clemente Challenge - Chess Tournament Fall 2018 WHEN: Saturday, Nov 3rd. 1 pm – 5 pm. Participants should arrive by 12:45 pm. WHERE: Roberto Clemente Middle School, 18808 Waring Station Rd, Germantown, MD WHO: Open to all students from grades K- 8. View flyer with event details REGISTER - https://skenrichment.com/chess-tournaments/tournaments/product/p11-3-clemente-challenge-1-pm-5-pm.html EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR ALL STUDENTS!
Is your child interested in participating in fun Extracurricular Activities taught by our fabulous Hoover staff? Participating in an activity outside of the school day is a great way for students to expand on current interests, make new friends, and be a part of the Hoover community! Extra-curricular activities and buses are free to all students. Please contact the Hoover Office with any questions. Many of the activities are starting this week! Click HERE for information and permission slips! School Store Volunteers!
Parent Volunteers are needed to run the store at lunchtime. Store Hours - Monday-Friday 10:35 - 11:50 (6th grade + half of 7th grade) 11:50 - 1:05 (Half of 7th grade + 8th grade) There are 2 available slots per shift; it's always fun to volunteer with a friend! Sign up HERE for 1 hour or a few! We need you! Thank you! |
Best Ways to find out What's Happening!
1. Hoover Notes Weekly emails! click the red box below 2. Hoover PTA Website Often mid-week news is posted 3. Hoover PTA Facebook 4. Volunteer you learn a lot & meet new people 5. Hoover Middle School Website REFLECTIONS Art Contest
Do you enjoy art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections! This year’s theme, “Heroes Around Me,” calls for your own unique interpretation through the arts. Submission guidelines and an entry form are attached below. Return forms and artwork by Tuesday, November 13, 2018 to the bin in the front office. Every piece of art must be accompanied by a student entry form and a digital copy of the submission on a CD. Go to Reflections Page on this website for more info!! 3 Ways to Get Free Cash 4 Hoover!
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GIFT CARDS FOR TEACHERS & STAFF!
Holiday Season is quickly approaching. The PTA is beginning to collect gift card donations for our school staff. They have worked hard throughout the year and we want to give them special gifts for the holidays before winter break. Gift cards of any amount for any shop are welcome! Please drop your gift card donation off at school in an envelope addressed to Hoover PTA (holiday staff appreciation). Thank you!" |
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