The Hoover Hawk Times
"A Safe, Joyful, and Challenging Learning Community"
April 6, 2026
Every Friday is Blue and Red Day at Hoover!
Have You Registered for Family Math Night Yet?
When: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Where: Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Free Activities!
Explore Shapes
3-D Shapes – Discover connections between 2-D and 3-D shapes using your senses.
Symmetry – Use mirrors and pattern blocks to explore lines of symmetry.
Tessellations – Help create a collaborative geometry art project.
Build & Create
Strongest Shape Challenge - Build structures with straws to find the strongest shapes.
Origami Creations – Fold paper to make geometric shapes to take home.
Tangram Puzzles - Solve puzzles using tangram pieces.
Play & Investigate
Area Builders – Use tiles, dice, and pipe cleaners to explore area.
Fraction Action – Build and explore fractions using geoboards.
Geometry Bingo – Practice geometry vocabulary while playing bingo.
For more information, contact Kim Maurizi kmaurizi@neshaminy.org
Families Will Receive
Free Books for Students
Math Games & Activities for Home
Free Materials & Ideas for Practicing Math
Raffle Prizes
Have You Registered for the Sunset Challenge Yet?
Please Take a Few Moments to Complete This Title I Survey:
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 S.T.E.A.M. Expo is April 15, 2026!
Get ready for an exciting night of discovery at the Neshaminy STEAM Expo!
Join us for a fun-filled event featuring over 50 hands-on STEAM activity tables where kids can explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math in action!
Wednesday, April 15th
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Neshaminy High School
From cool experiments to creative challenges, there’s something for every curious mind. Bring your family, ask questions, try new things, and spark your imagination! Come explore, create, and be inspired—we can’t wait to see you there!
Important Dates:
April 7 - Day 1 - College and Career Day
April 7 - 7:50 am - Advanced Grade 4 Orchestra Rehearsal - Stage
April 7 - 8:00 am - Chess Club - Mrs. Ritter's Room
April 8 - Day 2
April 8 - 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Title I Family Math Night
April 9 - Day 3
April 9 - 8:00 am - Band Practice - Cafeteria
April 10 - Day 4
April 10 - Grade 2 Field Trip to Middletown Township
April 10 - 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - PTO Spring Fling Dance
April 13 - 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm - PTO Spirit Night - McDonald's - Levittown
April 14 - 7:50 am - Advanced Grade 4 Orchestra Rehearsal - Cafeteria
April 14 - 8:00 am - Chess Club - Mrs. Ritter's Room
April 15 - 9:15 am - 10:15 am - Orchestra Rehearsal - Cafeteria and Stage
April 15 - 6:30 pm - S.T.E.A.M. Expo - NHS
April 16 - 8:00 am - Band Practice - Cafeteria
April 16 - 9:30 am - 10:30 am - Band, Chorus, and Orchestra Concert for Students - Cafeteria
April 16 - 6:15 pm - Orchestra Students Report to Sandburg Middle School - White Shirt - Dark Blue or Black Pants or Skirt
April 16 - 6:30 pm - Band Students Report to Sandburg Middle School
April 16 - 7:00 pm - Hoover Spring Concert - Sandburg Middle School
April 17 - Last Day to Order a Field Day T-Shirt
April 17 - Rain Date for Grade 2 Field Trip to Middletown Township
April 21, 22, and 24 - PSSA Testing - ELA - Grades 3 and 4
April 28 and 29 - PSSA Testing - Math - Grades 3 and 4
May 5 - Grade 2 Field Trip to Legoland
May 6 - Kindergarten Field Trip to Please Touch Museum
May 6 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Hoover Art Show - Hoover
May 7 - 3:50 pm - 5:00 pm - Hawks with Heart - Leader Meeting
May 8 - Grade 1 Field Trip to Shady Brook Farm
May 8 - 7:00 pm - Sunset Challenge 5K - Maple Point
May 14 - Food Allergy Awareness Day - Wear Teal or Blue
May 14 - 6:30 pm - PTO Meeting - Library
May 15 - Elementary Field Day
May 18 - Rain Date for Field Day
May 19 - Election Day - Teacher Act 80 Day - School Closed
May 20 and 21 - District Art Show - NHS
May 21 - Grade 3 Field Trip to Elmwood Park Zoo
May 21 - 3:50 pm - 5:00 pm - Hawks with Heart - All Members
May 25 - Memorial Day - District Closed
May 29 - Grade 4 Field Trip to Newtown Athletic Club
June 1 - Rain Date for Grade 4 Field Trip to Newtown Athletic Club
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 - 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 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 10, 11, 12 - Early Dismissal Days
June 12 - Last Student Day
Have You Tried the Math Challenge?
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.
Information Regarding our Free and Reduced Price Lunch Programs:
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:
Dr. G.
Please Review our Title I Website:
Hoover Future Ready School Level Plan:
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?
https://nsd.ss4.sharpschool.com/parents/volunteer_clearances
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Website: https://hov.neshaminy.org/
Location: 501 Trenton Road, Langhorne, PA, United States
Phone: (215) 809-6340
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hooveres