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The Hoover Hawk Times

"A Safe, Joyful, and Challenging Learning Community"

The HooverHawk Times"A Safe, Joyful, and Challenging LearningCommunity"

May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026

Every Friday is Blue and Red Day at Hoover! Every Friday is Blue and Red Day at Hoover!

Students doing the Tug of War with a rope
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Students having fun at Field Day
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Students at Field Day
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A Class of Students
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Several students
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Field Day was Fun! Field Day was Fun!

Students Practicing their Coding Skills
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Students practicing their coding skills
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Student and his Robot
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Students Working with a 3-D Printer
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The Fab Lab was Fabulous! The Fab Lab was Fabulous!

Students on a Field Trip
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Teachers at the Sunset Challenge 5 K
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Students Dressed Up
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Students Celebrating Crazy Hair Day
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Many Students with Dr. G.
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Students Dressed Up
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Four Male Students
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Students Dressed Up
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Our Students and Staff Enjoy Coming to Hoover! Our Students and Staff Enjoy Coming to Hoover!

District Art Show - May 20 and May 21 at NHS
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Swoop and the Eagles Cheerleaders!
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Ms. Klause and Ms. McGarry attended the Eagles Autism Challenge! Ms. Klause and Ms. McGarry attended the Eagles Autism Challenge!

Important Dates:

May 18 - Day 5 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Fourth Grade Yard Sign Pick Up - Hoover Lobby

May 19 - Election Day - Teacher Act 80 Day - School Closed

May 19 - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm - Sensory Friendly Skate Night Hour

May 19 - 6:30 pm - PTO Skate Night - If you paid in advance, pick up your tickets at the door.

May 20 - Day 1 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Fourth Grade Yard Sign Pick Up - Hoover Lobby

May 20 and 21 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - District Art Show - NHS

May 21 - Day 2 - Grade 3 Field Trip to Elmwood Park Zoo

May 21 - 3:50 pm - 5:00 pm - Hawks with Heart - All Members

May 22 - Day 3

May 25 - Memorial Day - District Closed

May 26 - Day 4

May 27 - Day 5

May 28 - Day 1

May 29 - Day 2 - Grade 4 Field Trip to Newtown Athletic Club

June 1 - Day 3 - Rain Date for Grade 4 Field Trip to Newtown Athletic Club

June 2 - Day 4

June 3 - Day 5

June 4 - Day 1

June 4 - 3:50 pm - 5:00 pm - Hawks with Heart - All Members - End of Year Celebration

June 4 - 6:30 pm-7:30 pm - Grade 4 Move Up Ceremony - Maple Point Middle School

June 5 - Day 2

June 5 - 12:10 pm - 1:10 pm - Grade 3 Family Picnic

June 5 - 7:00 pm - Grade 4 Chorus Performs at the Trenton Thunder Game

June 8 - Day 3

June 9 - Day 4

June 9 - 9:30 am - 10:30 am - Grade 1 Family Breakfast Picnic - Grassy Area near the Soccer Fields

June 9 - 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm - Grade 2 Family Picnic - Near the Soccer Fields

June 9 - 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm - PK End of Year Event - PK Playground

June 9 - 2:30 pm - NHS Seniors (Former Hoover Hawks) return to Hoover for Clap Out

June 10 - Day 5

June 11 - Day 1

June 10, 11, 12 - Early Dismissal at 12:30 pm

June 12 - Day 2 - Last Student Day

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Teacher Jumping in the Air
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Dr. G. Shared Strategies for How to "Finish Strong" in May and June!

On May 1, 2026, Dr. G. met with students in grades one through four. He reviewed that as Yogi Berra used to say, "It ain't over until it is over." The school year is not yet over. Students need to keep working hard and making good behavior choices so that they can "Finish Strong." Here is a summary of what Dr. G. shared during these assemblies:

  • Students need to work hard during the "End of the Year" assessments.
  • Students need to be good role models for our kindergarten and PK students.
  • Students who make appropriate behavior choices will learn a lot and have a lot of fun during the next six weeks.
  • They could also earn PBIS Tickets, PBIS Stickers, prizes, books, and even "The Golden Spoon."
  • Students who make inappropriate behavior choices could earn one or more Recess Detentions, one or more Bus Suspensions, or even one of more Out of School Suspensions.
  • Students need to ensure that they do not engage in any type of bullying behaviors.
  • Students who observe bullying behaviors in other students must tell an adult at Hoover on the day of the incident so that we can investigate what happened and take appropriate action.
  • Our staff members are very good at solving the problems we know about.
  • Students need to ensure that they only use their Chromebooks for appropriate instructional activities.
  • Students must ensure that their Chromebooks are charged every night.

Apply for our Free PK Program
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Registration and Re-Registration Information:

Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open. Parents and guardians of new Neshaminy students should begin the process online by visiting www.neshaminy.org/register. Be sure to use the "Register a Student for Next Fall (2026—2027)" link on the registration page.


RE-REGISTRATION (ENTERING GRADES 5 and 9)


Parents and guardians of students entering grades 5 and 9 at the start of the 2026–2027 school year will be asked to review and update their residential and contact information. This routine re-registration process supports accurate student records and helps ensure smooth transitions, appropriate school placement, transportation, services, staffing, and resource planning for the upcoming school year. Visit the link below for more information.

Please Update Your Demographic Data in HAC:

STUDENT, FAMILY INFORMATION UPDATES (ENTERING GRADES 1-4, 6-8, 10-12)


Starting this spring, ALL Neshaminy parents and guardians (except those re-registering for rising grade 5 and 9 students) must update their information in Home Access each year. This is a new requirement that will help the district to maintain correct information and enhance communications. Parents and guardians can confirm or update their information by logging into their Home Access accounts. No documents are required unless there is a change of address, multiple occupancy affidavit, or affidavit of support required.


Please visit the Neshaminy website using the link below for information on how to update your information in Home Access Center.


🔗Annual Demographic Update and Re-Registration Procedure

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Title I is Fun! Title I is Fun!

Please Take a Few Moments to Complete This Title I Survey: Please Take a Few Moments to Complete This Title I Survey:

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Parent Volunteers Needed for Field Day!

If you have your clearances, and would like to volunteer to support our Field Day program on May 15, 2026, please complete the form below:


https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044AA9AD28A5F9C52-63889019-herbert

Do You Want to Help Us to "Build Futures?"

Neshaminy School District is looking for both certified and support staff for the 2025-2026 school year. Visit our employment website to see the available positions and complete an application or join us at one of our ESS Hiring Events held on several Fridays in the District Board Room at Maple Point.

What is P.B.I.S.?

P.B.I.S. stands for Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports. At Hoover Elementary School, we believe that students can be taught how to make appropriate behavior choices in the same way that they can be taught math, reading, science, and social studies. Our three behavior expectations are:


  • Be Respectful
  • Be Responsible
  • Be Safe


We teach our students how to meet these expectations in a variety of settings (classroom, cafeteria, playground, bus, hall, bathroom, etc.). We reinforce appropriate behaviors with verbal praise and with P.B.I.S. Tickets. Students who earn tickets can exchange them for a sticker that they can wear proudly throughout the day. Students can also earn prizes on Friday during our P.B.I.S. raffle. The more tickets you earn each week, the better the chance you have of winning a prize.


Our P.B.I.S. program has been recognized by the PA Commonwealth as being effective in helping our students to make appropriate behavior choices.


If you have any questions regarding our program, or if you have any suggestions for how we could improve our program for 2026-2027, please email any of the following individuals:


  • David Glennon - Principal - dglennon@neshaminy.org
  • Jaimie Salt - Teacher - PBIS Tier 1 Team Leader - jsalt@neshaminy.org
  • Megan Kovak - School Counselor - PBIS Tier 2 Team Leader - mkovak@neshaminy.org

The PTO Provides Several Non-edible Birthday Treat Options!

Take a look at some of these PTO birthday packages:


https://hov.neshaminy.org/for_parents/p_t_o


Dr. G.

Student Services:

Families are encouraged to visit the district website for information about the following important services and policies:


  • Special Education Services
  • Gifted Students
  • Services for Protected Handicapped Students
  • Destruction of Records
  • Medical Assistance
  • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Register for Free PK Programs:

Registration is still open for the 2026-2027 Pre-K Counts preschool program at Neshaminy. This is a grant program funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that provides free, high-quality pre-kindergarten education to families who meet the age and financial criteria. Classes in the Neshaminy Pre-K Counts program are held at locations in the district, including in Neshaminy schools. Click on the link below for guidelines and registration information.


🔗 Neshaminy Pre-K Counts Information and Registration

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Information Regarding our Free and Reduced Price Lunch Programs:

If you would like additional information regarding our Free and Reduced Lunch Price Programs, please review this website.


https://nsd.ss4.sharpschool.com/district_offices/business_operations/food_services


If you have any questions, please email me at dglennon@neshaminy.org or call me at (215) 809-6340.


This video also provides an overview of the application process:


https://youtu.be/oyKFki-DCpQ


Dr. G.

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Please Review our Title I Website:

Https://hov.neshaminy.org/for_parents/title_i_information

Hoover Future Ready School Level Plan:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BWVIWFDmkSnPr5LEyzmxi7PUnMJ6CHjG/view

Hoover Future Ready School Level Goals:

  • By June 2026, the number of K-2 students reading at grade level benchmark or above, as measured by DIBELS composite score, will increase by 15% from baseline universal screeners.
  • By June 2026, 70% of our students will meet their Typical Growth Goals on the iReady reading diagnostic.
  • By June 2026, 68% of our students will meet their Typical Growth Goals on the iReady math diagnostic.
  • PBIS: 90% of our students will receive 0-1 behavioral referrals during the 2025-2026 school year.
  • At least 90% of our students will attend school on a regular basis during the 2025-2026 school year.


If you have any feedback regarding these goals please email me at dglennon@neshaminy.org .

Title I Contacts:

If you have any questions regarding the Hoover Title I Plan for 2025-2026, or if you have any suggestions regarding how to improve the plan, please contact David Glennon or Kim Maurizi:


  • David Glennon - Principal - dglennon@neshaminy.org
  • Kim Maurizi - Title I Reading Specialist - kmaurizi@neshaminy.org

Would You Like to Serve as a Volunteer at Hoover?

If you would like to serve as a Volunteer at Hoover, or as a Chaperone during a Field Trip, please review this important information:


https://nsd.ss4.sharpschool.com/parents/volunteer_clearances

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Herbert Hoover Elementary School

"A Safe, Joyful, and Challenging Learning Community."

Website: https://hov.neshaminy.org/
Location: 501 Trenton Road, Langhorne, PA, United States
Phone: (215) 809-6340
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hooveres

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