PTA NEWS
​​Winter/Spring 2023

Thank you for...
  • joining the PTA!  We have raised $27,854.64 through 336 family memberships and 45 faculty memberships.
  • attending the last PTA General Membership Meeting on 5/9.  Click here for the PTA President's presentation.  
  • providing dessert for the Hoover staff appreciation lunch on 5/11.
  • participating in the PTA fundraising Spirit Night at Fire Work on 5/12.
  • a TERRIFIC Read-A-Thon!  The final week class winners are Period 7 Kane (6th), Period 1 Chai-onn (7th), and Period 7 Martin (8th). The top 2 readers from each grade are: Jody Abanulo & Iman (6th), Jenny Ryu & Donald Hue (7th), and Fatemeh Tofigh & Arianna Raney (8th). The Hoover Staff top readers are Gina Blake & Ryan Kwak.  Other weekly winners and more details are available under the Readathon tab.
  • the generous donation of Coach Doug owner of Coach Doug Academy (coachDoug.net) for the limo ride to Shake Shack for the top readers and to Chad Anthony owner of The Pretzel Bakery in Cabin John (https://www.thepretzelbakery.com/) for generously donating over 100 pretzels for class pretzel parties.
  • participating in the Klay Spirit Night on 4/12 and attending the PTA, Arts and English Departments Heart's the Arts on 4/13.  
  • Olivia Li, who received an Award of Excellence in Literature - Middle School Division from the Free State PTA's Reflections program. Congratulations Olivia!  To see all of the outstanding 2022-2023 National PTA Reflections Contest entries and more details, click here. 
  • participating in the Spirit Nights at Ledo and Potomac Pizza.
  • attending Hoover's STEAM Night with a big thank you from the Math & Science Departments for your generous donation of items from the Hoover Staff's Amazon Gift Registry.  And for attending the Social Studies Department's wonderful Social Studies showcase.
  • volunteering to hand out Week 1 Read-A-Thon prizes and the Pretzel Bakery in Cabin John for donating their delicious pretzels to the top classes for Week 3.
  • the 54 families who represented 29 different countries at the World Expo-Taste of Hoover.  It was an incredible celebration!
  • attending the Hoover PTA General Membership Meeting on 1/10.
Plan on...​
  • donating $20-$25 gift cards for Hoover staff end of year gifts. We still need 60 cards to reach our goal of providing a gift card for every Hoover staff member.  Amazon gift cards can be purchased through the Hoover Staff Amazon Wishlist.  These cards will be automatically delivered to Kimberly King, PTA President, who will bring them to Hoover.  Cards from Giant, Target, or any dining establishment in Cabin John may be dropped off at the Hoover main office or at Ms. King's home at 11208 River View Drive, Potomac.  Cards will be collected through this month and distributed to teachers at the end of the school year.
  • joining Hoover's PTA Facebook Group to stay up to date on all things Hoover.
Check out...
  • two recently approved documents by the Montgomery County Council of PTA's (MCCPTA) delegates: 1) the Digital Balance Resolution, which recommends limits on screen time in classrooms; and 2) the MCCPTA Advocacy Priorities for 2022-2023, which lays out its priorities regarding access to equitable opportunities; capital funds and facilities; operating funds; communication; curriculum; diversity, equity and inclusion; health and wellness; and school climate and security. If you have any questions, please contact the Hoover MCCPTA delegates, Jacqueline Coleman Snead (JacquiTheLeo@gmail.com) and Jennifer Nordin (HHMSDelegate1@gmail.com).
  • the Student Service Learning (SSL) overview and opportunities under the "More" tab.  Here are May SSL Opportunities and End-of-Year MCPS SSL Information.  The SSL Form Submission Deadline is 6/2.   A reminder: any middle school student who has submitted documentation to show the completion of the 75-hour SSL graduation requirement (for the first time in middle school) by March 30, 2023, will receive the Superintendent’s SSL Award.​​​
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HOOVER NEWS

MCPS COMMUNITY NEWS
  • Principal Dr. Kim's May Monthly Message provides an overview of everything happening at Hoover and parent engagement opportunities. 
  • Due to lower enrollment, Hoover's staffing has been reduced significantly.  As a result, the Instructional Leadership Team will be reviewing priorities to meet the needs of Hoover students. As the school year wraps up, they want feedback on what worked, what they need to upgrade, and areas of interest for students regarding curriculum and after school activities for next year. Please take a moment to complete this google survey. Please complete a separate survey for each Hoover student.
  • Volunteers are needed in the Media Center.  Click on this link to sign up. Volunteers are required to complete an online child abuse and neglect training and a COVID vaccination verification form. You can access these require
  • Hoover wants to ensure every student has access to a device at home. Families that need internet access (a mifi device) should notify their counselor who will then fill out a mifi request form for consideration. If you need a MCPS student Chromebook at home, please follow the instructions in this form: Chromebook Form to Distribute to Families.
  • Click here for the 6th Grade Parent Tea Presentation.
  • Here is the link for the 7th Grade Parent Tea Presentation.
  • Click here for the 8th Grade Parent Tea Presentation.
  • Click here for the Rising 6th Grade (2023-2024) Presentation 
  • MCPS 5 Things to Know, May 18 has information about the Antiracist Action Plan, new Narcan policy for students, deadline for SSL hours forms, Parent Academy workshops, and more. 
  • Here is the latest edition of MCPS QuickNotes, which includes a calendar of events and MCPS news and information.
  • Here is more information about the measures being taken to ensure the safety of MCPS students and staff.
  • On 3/9, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) released its accountability report card—the Maryland Report Card—for every school in the state of Maryland, designed to measure the success of schools and identify areas for improvement. The Maryland Report Card was last released in 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for more information.
  • Read this important email about antisemitism from Superintendent McKnight, and this message from the Board of Education President and Superintendent McKnight. 
  • The Montgomery County Board of Education approved the Inclement Weather Virtual Learning Plan during its 1/12 business meeting. The plan has been sent to the Maryland State Department of Education and this option can be used after receiving final approval. Here are the proposed guidelines.
  • MCPS is improving its process for informing the community when weather requires an operational status change. It now has six operational status options, which will be reported by easy-to-understand, color-coded messages. Click here for more information.
  • Winston Churchill's Athletic Department is hosting a Meet the Teams Night for incoming freshman on 5/31 at 6:30-7:30 pm. For more information, click here.
  • Winston Churchill's Athletics Booster Club is looking for parents of freshman athletes to help next school year. For more information, click here.
  • Churchill Field Hockey is hosting a fundraiser field hockey clinic on 6/3 from 9-11 am.  This clinic specifically targets future Bulldogs currently in Grades 3-8.  Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScr04yH2qNu-7DmTNfTKuX3WNjMrHT6sS3-S45Dt4P8ZYS5kQ/viewform. A $20 donation is requested. 
  • The Half Day & Rising 9th Grade Preview Day at Winston Churchill is on 6/16.  Students will report directly to Churchill and will use Churchill's bus routes if taking the bus. More details will be in Dr. Kim's June Monthly Message.


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