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  • Theatre
    • Guys & Dolls, Jr. (2019-2020)
    • Alice in Wonderland, Jr. (2018-2019)
    • The Little Mermaid, Jr. (2017-2018)
    • Into the Woods, Jr. (2016-2017)
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Congratulations to Valerie Song,
8th Grade
for her submission to the
Decorate the PTA Website

Theme: Diversity

My drawing shows diversity because it depicts people of different races and backgrounds playing volleyball together.  I enjoy playing volleyball, so I decided to incorporate diversity into something I'm passionate about.

- Valerie Song, 8th Grade

Bullying, Harassment and Intimidation
  • MCPS Policy on Bullying, Harassment and Intimidation
  • MCPS Guidance for Prevention of Bullying, Harassment and Intimidation
  • MCPS Form for Reporting Bullying, Harassment and Intimidation
  • MCPS Let’s Talk Respect: Preventing Sexual Harassment and Assault, Student Town Hall (10/13/20) Recording
  • How to Help Kids Deal with Cyberbullying

Districtwide Boundary Analysis
  • Update
  • MCPS Interactive Boundary Explorer

ESOL
  • A Guide to School for Families of English Learners

Extracurricular Activities at Hoover
  • Non-Athletic Extracurricular Activities Information
  • Student Registration Form (Non-Athletic Extracurricular Activities)

Hoover MS Administration Resources
  • Hoover Weekly Assignment Summary - Week of February 22nd
    • Week of February 15th
    • Week of February 8th
    • Week of February 1st
    • Week of January 25, 2021
    • Week of January 18, 2021
    • Week of January 11, 2021
    • Week of January 4, 2021
    • Week of December 21, 2020
    • Week of December 14, 2020
    • Week of December 7, 2020
    • Week of November 30, 2020
    • Week of November 23, 2020
    • Week of November 16, 2020
    • Week of November 9, 2020
    • Week of November 2, 2020
    • Week of October 26, 2020
    • Week of October 19, 2020
    • Week of October 12, 2020
    • Week of October 5, 2020
    • Week of September 28, 2020
    • Week of September 14, 2020
    • Week of September 7, 2020
    • Week of August 31, 2020
  • Live Virtual Lesson Absence Form
 
  • Dr. Kim's 2020-2021 HHMS Parent Letter
  • Dr. Kim's Monthly Message
    • February 2021
    • January 2021
    • December 2020
    • November 2020
    • October 2020
    • September 2020
 
  • Hoover Student Resources
  • Hoover Parent Resources

Hoover MS Media Center Resources
Hoover Media Center Staff: Mrs. Jennifer Kim, Media Specialist - Jennifer_I_Kim@mcpsmd.org
                                              Mrs. Susan Carlin, Media Assistant - Susan_Carlin@mcpsmd.org
  • Media Center Website
  • Book Wars:
          Information Sheet (will be updated in late September)
          2020-2021 Checklist
  • Book Recommendations: To request book recommendations from Mrs. Kim or Mrs. Carlin, please fill out this form.

Hoover MS Parent Teas
  • Parent Tea - Special Education/504/ESOL/Bridge Program (9/9/20) - Presentation Materials
  • Parent Tea - Minority Achievement (9/23/20) - Presentation Materials
  • Parent Tea - 6th Grade (10/7/20) - Presentation Materials
  • Parent Tea - 7th Grade (10/21/20) - Presentation Materials
  • Parent Tea - 8th Grade (11/11/20) - Presentation Materials
  • Parent Tea - Math Department (11/18/20) - Presentation Materials
  • Parent Tea - English Department (12/2/20) - Presentation Materials
  • Parent Tea - Science Department (12/16/20) - Presentation Materials
  • Parent Tea - Social Studies Department (1/6/21) - Presentation Materials
  • Parent Tea - World Languages Department (2/3/21) - Presentation Materials

Hoover Notes - Hoover PTA's Weekly Newsletter
Past Issues

Meal Distribution
  • Food Resource Map (enter your zip code to see where food is available near you)
  • MCPS Meal Distribution Information
  • School Bus Service Site Locations

MCPS Fall 2020 Recovery of Education Plan
  • Read the Community Message
  • Visit the Recovery Website
  • Montgomery County Public Schools Parent Guide to Virtual Classroom Recordings, Student Privacy and Security
  • Virtual Conversation: Parent Conversation (8/12/20) - Recorded Program
  • Virtual Conversation: Student Conversation (8/13/20) - Recorded Program
  • Virtual Conversation: Spanish-Speaking Conversation (8/18/20) - Recorded Program
  • MCPS and Montgomery County Faith Community Advisory Council Virtual Town Hall - Coming Together for Education (9/16/20) - Recorded Program
  • MCPS' Student Progress Update Report (10/27/20)
  • MCPS' Curriculum and Instruction Adjustments for the Second Marking Period and Beyond 
  • Watch the Return to School Framework Virtual Conversation (11/12/20) here.
  • MCPS' Report on Student Progress in the First Marking Period (12/3/20)
  • The Board of Education met on December 15th to discuss and take action on a plan for the return of students to in-person learning. MCPS staff provided an update on current health conditions in the county, results of the parent preference survey and expectations for the return of students to school buildings. 
    View the Presentation Materials from the December 15th meeting.
  • Board of Education 1/29/21 Community Update on Return-to-School Plans
  • Board of Education 2/5/21 Community Update on Return-to-School Plans

MCPS Capital Improvements Plan
  • Superintendent's Recommended FY 2022 Capital Budget and Amendments to the FY 2021-2026 Capital Improvements Program
Parent Academy and Parent Academy TO GO
The Parent Academy is designed to inform and empower families as advocates and partners in their children's education. Workshops provide families with useful information and resources to support their children's academic and emotional well-being, as well as helping them to be college and career ready.  Workshops are FREE and preregistration is encouraged.  New is Parent Academy TO GO, a series of virtual workshops for families to view at home.   More information and registration here.

Parent Academy To Go - Tips for Virtual Learning Success Webinar (9/11/20)


Quicknotes is a monthly newsletter with the latest news and information about MCPS programs and activities.

Race and Equity
  • A Courageous Conversation on the Impact of Racism on Mental Health - Recorded Program
  • MCPS Equity Journey
  • Virtual Accountability Forum Webinar presented by The Black and Brown Coalition for Educational Equity & Excellence (10/15/20) - Recorded Program
  • Study - Securing Educational Equity: Learning from the Lived Experiences of Black, Brown and Low Income Families, During the COVID-19 Pandemic - conducted by The Black and Brown Coalition for Educational Equity & Excellence together with University of Maryland's School of Public Health
  • 2020 Family Engagement Summit - Webinar Series - Small Changes for Big Results - Understanding Equity and Implicit Bias When Engaging Families
    • Webinar #1 - Birth-12 Equitable Family, School, Community Engagement (8/13/20)
    • Webinar #2 - Mental Health and Trauma (9/10/20)
    • Webinar #4 - Teacher Well-Being (11/12/20)
  • UPDATE on MCPS' Systemwide Anti-Racist  Audit (12/9/20)
  • UPDATE on MCPS' Systemwide Anti-Racist  Audit (2/10/21)

Social Emotional Learning & Support
  • MCPS Office of Student and Family Support and Engagement webpage
  • MCPS Be Well 365
  • MCPS Mindful Moments Video Series
  • MCPS Waymaking Video Series
  • MCPS Virtual Parent Academy Video Series
  • Seven Ways to Build a Child's Resilience During the Pandemic (And Long After It Ends)
  • Helping Kids Make Decisions
  • Teaching Kids About Boundaries
  • How to Help Kids Deal with Cyberbullying
  • Teaching Social Skills at Home
  • What to Do (and Not Do) When Children Are Anxious

Social Media Safety
Safe Technology Committee of the MCCPTA

Monitoring Your Kids' Social Media Flyer

Special Education and Needs
  • MCPS Committee on Special Populations Forum Meeting: Reimagine, Reopen, Recover - What Does this Look Like for Students with Special Needs (8/27/20)
  • Are You Ready? - A Transition Checklist for Students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) - English and Spanish
  • A Guide for Career Seekers with Disabilities - English and Spanish

SSL
Hoover SSL Coordinator:  Ms. Linda Weiner - Linda_B_Weiner@mcpsmd.org
  • MCPS - General Information and Forms
  • SSL Requirements Under COVID-19
  • SSL Guidelines for Virtual/Remote SSL Opportunities
  • How to Check Student's SSL Hours on Student/ParentVUE
  • Montgomery County Volunteer Center (list SSL opportunities)
  • Quick Link to Student Opportunities
  • Quick Link to Virtual Student Opportunities
  • Calendar of SSL Opportunities
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Students' Privacy & Rights and Responsibilities
  • MCPS Student Privacy Notice
  • MCPS Student's Rights and Responsibilities Notice

Synergy ParentVUE
  • If parents did not receive an email with ParentVUE activation information, call (240) 740-7020 or email communitytechsupport@mcpsmd.org
  • If parents cannot see all of their children in ParentVUE, please complete this form to merge accounts.
  • Parent Webinar Series - Getting Started with ParentVUE Webinar Materials 
  • Parent Webinar Series - ParentVUE Online Registration Webinar Materials 

Technology Support
  • Wireless Hotspot (MiFi):  (240) 740-7020, pick up MiFi devices at 45 West Gude Drive, Monday-Friday (10:00am to 12:00pm)
  • Technical Support Helpline:  (240) 740-7022, Monday-Friday (7:00am - 8:00pm)
  • MCPS Digital Backpack (MCPS resources for technology issues)
  • How to Add Your Student's Canvas Calendar (assignments and due dates) to Your Google Calendar - Instructions

  • Parent Webinar Series - Webinar Recordings
  • Parent Webinar Series - Accessing Zoom Meetings Webinar Materials
  • Parent Webinar Series - Supporting Your Student: myMCPS Classroom Navigation Webinar Materials
  • Parent Webinar Series - Supporting Your Student: myMCPS Classroom Assignments Webinar Materials

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  • Home
  • Leadership
  • Membership
  • PTA News
    • National PTA
    • MDPTA
    • MCCPTA
  • Spirit Wear!
  • Reflections
    • Reflections (Past)
  • Resources
  • Calendar
  • Decorate the PTA Website Full Gallery
  • Black History Month
  • Student Activities
  • Support Hoover while you shop
  • Theatre
    • Guys & Dolls, Jr. (2019-2020)
    • Alice in Wonderland, Jr. (2018-2019)
    • The Little Mermaid, Jr. (2017-2018)
    • Into the Woods, Jr. (2016-2017)