Principal Message:
It is hard to believe that we have our first month of school under our belts. I have been struck most by the truly wonderful work of our students and staff. Staff have hit the ground running, and are focused on high achievement, focused learning time, and meeting the developmental needs of each student. Our students can be seen engaging in rigorous learning in a multitude of ways, enjoying play and connection with new friends and old, and being responsible school citizens.
While our staff have many goals, our primary building goal this year is to significantly increase reading achievement for our Hoover Scholars. In doing so, we are highly focused on the adult actions within our control that will yield our desired results. Some of those include:
- Instructional teams identifying, implementing, and committing to the instructional practices that have the highest impact.
- Ensuring a minimum of 2 hours of reading instruction daily.
- Taking a deep dive into the new Minnesota reading standards and application of those standards in the current academic school year.
- Systematically and intentionally being more prescriptive in our reading intervention practices.
- Review of data at least every 6 weeks with the building reading specialist and monitoring classroom progress every 10 days.
Increase the number of interactive read alouds with students and include these across all content areas.
Engage in LETRS reading training for universal application of the evidence-based reading instruction.
While this is certainly our work as educators, some families may also be interested in how they might help support successful reading at home. I often direct parents to the Reading Rockets home page and invite them to peruse the Literacy at Home tab. If you are interested, the website is https://www.readingrockets.org/.
Should you have any questions about your child's reading development, please contact your child's teacher for the most up to date information.
In Husky Pride,
Mollie Meyer
World's Best Workforce Advisory Committee
Annually, we ask for a parent representative to join our World's Best Workforce Advisory Committee. The committee is made up of parent volunteers from each of your buildings. It also includes some Instructional Support staff as well as a few students. For information related to the committee, please visit the Minnesota Department of Education website for details (MDE link for more info). Here is this year's meeting schedule. If you are interested or want more information, please call the Hoover office at 507-382-5202.
Future Focused Facilities
A Vote to Strengthen Safety and Security Across MAPS
Schools need to be safe and welcoming places where students come to learn, grow and develop into happy and successful citizens.
Addressing the need for secured entrance improvements in ten of our school buildings is a significant part of the November 7th referendum. We invite you to view the 60 second video linked below that explains the safety and security needs across the district.
Schools handle a vast amount of sensitive data, including student records, financial information, and personal details. If approved, bond funding will also strengthen cybersecurity protections across the district.
The second community informational meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday at noon. Here is the Zoom link for anyone who is able to attend.
Referendum funding will directly impact the well-being and security of students, staff, and the entire school community. Learn more about the referendum at www.isd77.org/vote2023 and make your plan to vote on or before November 7, 2023
Bike and Walk to School Day
Bike and Walk to School Day this fall is Wednesday, Oct. 4th!
All Hoover students are encouraged to walk or ride their bike to school. However we understand this is not an option for all.
Bus Riders and Car Drop-offs: If a student rides the bus or gets dropped off, we will have a path set-up with cones on the playground for them. This way, they can participate in this event. They will follow the cones and walk this path.
Tickets: If a student walks or bikes to school, they will get a ticket. Bus riders and car drop-offs need to walk the path on the playground to be eligible for a ticket. This ticket will be entered into a raffle.
Mr Hanson and Mrs Kroehler
Physical Education Department
Hoover Elementary School
Fall Festival
Lots of volunteers still needed:
The Hoover Fall Festival is back! Help us make this a great event by signing up to help! The event will take place on Thursday, October 12 from 4:30-6:30pm. Older siblings make GREAT volunteers too! Thank you for supporting Hoover!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BAFA92FA5F4C61-hoover
A few reminders:
- Pumpkins can be dropped off before school on the 12th, tables will be set up for them to be stored during the day.
- We ask that families take the pumpkins home with them at the end of the Fall Festival but any not picked up will be outside of Door 1 at the end of the evening so they can be picked up after hours or the morning of the 13th. Any pumpkins not picked up by Friday afternoon will be disposed of.
- The Pelican and DonutNV will be on-site to provide some tasty food options (for purchase).
- Older siblings can volunteer; a great opportunity to see some former Huskies!
Contact Us:
Email: mmeyer1@isd77.org
Website: he.isd77.org
Location: 1524 Hoover Drive, North Mankato, MN, USA
Phone: 507-388-5202