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Technology Information:
Dear Neshaminy Families:
In preparation for the new school year, our Technology Department will begin distributing devices on August 24, 2020. All Neshaminy students will either receive a device this year or continue to use the device that was issued last year. Even if your child has his/her own device, we are asking that you take a District device to allow for a consistent learning platform for our students.
Our overall goal is for all students (K-12) to receive a Chromebook. We have ordered additional Chromebooks to meet this goal, but the new devices are still in production. Until the new devices arrive, below is a chart that lists the device that will be issued by grade level. For incoming first grade students that received a Chromebook last year, you can continue to use that device. If you would prefer your first grader receives an iPad, please return the Chromebook from last year at the same time you plan to pick up and iPad (your choice).
All 5th grade parents MUST complete the Parental Form prior to picking up a new device. Please use the link below to access this form. In addition, each year all 5th grade students will receive a new Chromebook that remains with them until they graduate from Neshaminy. We plan to continue providing all incoming 5th grade students with a new Chromebook. If your child is entering 5th grade, they can pick up their new device during the same distribution window outlined. If your child received a Chromebook last year in 4th grade, you can return the previously borrowed Chromebook when your child picks up the new 5th grade Chromebook, or your child can swap it out when they attend the 5th grade Orientation Day at their school in September.
Please click on this link to fill out Parental Form
Distribution (August 24-September 4, 2020)
Beginning, Monday August 24, 2020, parents/guardians can pick up devices for Neshaminy students. Devices can be picked up anytime Monday, Wednesday, Friday between 8:00 AM-4:00 PM or Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 4:00-8:00 PM at Neshaminy High School. A map of pick-up location is included below. Appointments are not necessary. Staff will be available during the times outlined for parents to drive up to the distribution site at the High School and request a device.
Parents will not need to leave their car for pick-up. A representative from the Technology Department will meet each family at their car. Parents/guardians will be asked to provide the following information for their child/children:
- First and Last Name
- Name of School
- Grade
Once the information above is provided, a device (with power cord and bag) will be scanned and provided for each child. Parents will receive a notification receipt of the specific device received via email.
For any family that has a District device that is broken, please complete the forms link below to request a new device.
Please click on this link to fill out Device Repair Form
Thank you for your continued support of Neshaminy and our online instructional programs.
Sincerely,
Michelle Burkholder
Director of Elementary Education
215-809-6555
Upcoming Events and Summer Office Hours:
Mrs. Chrobak and Dr. G. will both work at Hoover every day of the week beginning on Monday, August 24, 2020 (7:30 am to 3:30 pm).
In order to ensure that we minimize the number of people in the office at one time, Mrs. Chrobak and Dr. G. will attempt to conduct as much business as possible via the phone, email, and Zoom. If you need to stop by Hoover to meet with Dr. G., please call or email in advance to set up an appointment.
- August 21 - September 8 - Students should read for at least 30 minutes a day
- August 26 - 5:00 pm - Teacher Assignments will be posted in HAC
- September 3 - Parent School Tours
- September 4 - Parent School Tours
- September 8 - First Day of School - Online Synchronously with Welcome Meetings
- September 8 - Special Programs at Hoover Begin instruction in Hoover 4 Days a Week
- September 9 - All Grades work Asynchronously Online
- September 10 - All Grades work Asynchronously Online
- September 11 - All Grades work Synchronously Online
- September 14 - In School Orientation - Kindergarten Blue Team
- September 14 - All other students work Asynchronously Online
- September 15 - In School Orientation - Kindergarten Red Team
- September 15 - All other students work Asynchronously Online
- September 16 - In School Orientation - 1st Grade Blue Team
- September 16 - All other students work Asynchronously Online
- September 17 - In School Orientation - 1st Grade Red Team
- September 17 - All other students work Asynchronously Online
- September 18 - All students work Synchronously Online
- September 21 - In School Orientation - 2nd Grade Blue Team
- September 21 - All other students work Asynchronously Online
- September 22 - In School Orientation - 2nd Grade Red Team
- September 22 - All other students work Asynchronously Online
- September 22 - 7:00 pm - Board Meeting
- September 23 - In School Orientation - 3rd Grade Blue Team
- September 23 - All other students work Asynchronously Online
- September 24 - In School Orientation - 3rd Grade Red Team
- September 24 - All other students work Asynchronously Online
- September 25 - All students work Synchronously Online
- September 28 - School Closed
- September 29 - In School Orientation - 4th Grade Blue Team
- September 29 - All other students work Asynchronously Online
- September 30 - In School Orientation - 4th Grade Red Team
- September 30 - All other students work Asynchronously Online
- October 1 - All students work Asynchronously Online
- October 2 - All students work Synchronously Online
- October 5 - Tentative Date for Start of Blue/Red Hybrid Schedule
- October 27 - 7:00 pm - School Board Meeting
- November 2 - Tentative Date for Start of All In Schedule
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Title I Plan for 2020-2021:
The parents, teachers, staff members, and administrators who are members of the Title I Planning Team have reviewed the Hoover Elementary School Report on the PA Future Ready Index website. They have also reviewed all available student data. The Title I Planning Team has determined that Hoover will focus on three goals for the 2020-2021 school year:
- Implement the Ready Math Program to Help Students Master the Math Standards
- Use ELA and Math Data to Differentiate Instruction based on Student Need
- Implement a Multi-Tiered System of Support to Provide Research-Based Interventions to Assist Students with their Academic and Behavioral Needs
If you have any questions regarding the Hoover Title I Plan for 2020-2021, or if you have any suggestions regarding how to improve the plan, please contact any of the following individuals:
- Joan Brooks - Reading Specialist - jbrooks@neshaminy.org
- Ben Welwood - Reading Specialist - bwelwood@neshaminy.org
- David Glennon - Principal - dglennon@neshaminy.org
Phone Calls from the School and the District:
- Hoover Elementary School - (215) 809-6340
- Neshaminy School District - (215) 809-6000
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Website: http://www.neshaminy.org/Domain/1152
Location: 501 Trenton Road, Langhorne, PA, United States
Phone: (215) 809-6340
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hooveres/
Twitter: @david_glennon