Hoover Happenings Newsletter
Empowering Every Child to Succeed
Friday, May 2, 2025
Principal Message
Dear Hoover Families,
As we approach Teacher Appreciation Week, I want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the incredible dedication, care, and talent of our Hoover staff. Every day, our staff go above and beyond to support the academic growth and well-being of each child—and now, I’d love your help in honoring them.
This week is the perfect opportunity to let our staff know just how much their efforts matter. I invite you to share a note, story, or message about how a Hoover staff member has positively impacted your child’s academic journey this year. Whether it’s a breakthrough in reading, a boost in confidence in math, or a moment of encouragement that made all the difference—your words of appreciation can mean the world to our educators.
You can send your message to me by email (mmeyer1@isd77.org), written note, or by using this Google Form link (https://forms.gle/JJnLHYnZDjSRUSk88) . We will be sharing your kind words with staff throughout the week to celebrate the powerful difference they make every day.
Thank you for partnering with us and for helping to make Teacher Appreciation Week a meaningful celebration for our Hoover team. Your support and gratitude will make this week even more special.
With appreciation,
With appreciation,
Mollie
Spring Surveys
Annual Family Feedback Survey: This survey is for the caregivers of our students and is a valuable tool for our Hoover team. Please take a moment to read more about this survey and participate. CLICK HERE for more information and directions on how to access the survey.
Annual Student Feedback Survey: This survey is for students in grades 3-5 and provides students at Hoover with an opportunity to share with us thier input and feedback on how they feel about Hoover. To view the parent letter and opt out form please CLICK HERE.
Minnesota Student Survey (Grade 5 ONLY): Every 3 Years, Mankato Area Public Schools asks students in grades 5, 8, 9, and 11 to participate in the 2025 Minnesota Student Survey. The important information from this survey helps our schools and community develop effective programs to better serve and support our students and families. To view the parent letter and opt out form please CLICK HERE.
Moondogs Reading Night- May 27th
5th Grade DMMS Transition Update
We’re excited to welcome students to middle school and want to make sure families feel informed and supported as we approach the start of the school year. The first day of school for our incoming 6th graders will be Monday, August 26. On this day, 6th grade students will have the building to themselves—a great opportunity to ease into middle school life. They’ll spend the day getting comfortable with their new surroundings, practicing locker combinations, walking through their schedules, and building connections with teachers and classmates. While the optional 6th grade transition camp is no longer taking place in the middle of summer break, this first-day experience is designed to offer all students similar support in a more focused, real-time setting.
Our 7th and 8th grade students will join us starting Tuesday, August 27. We’ve heard a few questions from families and elementary school staff about the transition camp, so we wanted to provide this update and will continue to communicate clearly as the first day approaches. We’re looking forward to a great start to the year for all of our students!
Walk and Bike to School Day
Wednesday, May 7th, Hoover Spring Bike or Walk to School Day!
National Walk and Bike to School Day is an exciting annual event that encourages students, parents, and communities to embrace a healthier, more sustainable way of getting to school. Held in the fall and spring, this event promotes physical activity, environmental consciousness, and community engagement.
Students who do not walk or bike to school will have the chance to walk laps around the concrete of the playground. There will be a cone path set up for them to walk in order to count as a student who walked that morning!
Summer Kick Off Event
Bounce House Permission Slip
Field Trips
We have lots of FUN Field Trips planned, please help your students plan and come to school prepared to make the most of their experiences! So mark your calendar and watch for communication from the teachers!
- April 30th, 2025 2nd Grade Ruby Ranch
- May 2nd, 2025 2nd Grade MLC Children’s Theater in New Ulm
- May, 2nd, 2025 1st Grade MLC Children’s Theater in New Ulm
- May 5th, 2025 2nd Grade Community Kindness
- May 5th, 2025 3rd Grade Community Kindness
- May 8th, 2025 4th Grade Minneapolis Children’s Theater
- May 8th, 2025 1st Grade Mrs. Brand & Mrs. Anderson Rasmussen Woods
- May 9th, 2025 1st Grade Mrs. Klockmann Rasmussen Woods
- May 15th, 2025 2nd Grade Mrs. Slattery & Mrs. Palmer, Rasmussen Woods
- May 16th, 2025 2nd Grade Mrs. Wilson & Mrs. Hoehn, Rasmussen Woods
- May 21st, 2025 4th Grade Swim Safety Lesson at East High School
- May 16th, 2025 5th Grade American Revolution at Franklin Elementary
- May 22nd, 2025 3rd Grade West High School, Band/Choir Demonstrations
- May 23rd, 2025 3rd Grade Zoo
- May 30th, 2025 5th Grade Science Museum of Minnesota
- May 30th, 2025 Kindergarten Picnic at Roe Crest Park
- June 3rd, 2025 4th Grade Forest Heights Park
- June 4th, 2025 2nd Grade Forest Heights Park
- June 5th, 2025 1st Grade Roe Crest Park
2025-26 Calendar
Parent Teacher Association
Upcoming Dates
May 1: Fun Run
May 2: Fun Run Make Up Day (In case of bad weather on the 1st)
May 2: 1st and 2nd Grade to MLC Theater
May 7: Bike and Walk to School Day!
May 15: DMMS Band, Orchestra and Choir visit Hoover
May 22: Summer Kick Off!
May 29: Hoover Field Day
June 3rd: 5th Grade Wax Museum, Family members are invited between 11 -11:45.
Greater Mankato Mental Health Hub
The Greater Mankato Mental Health Hub has launched! This hub was developed by Greater Mankato Area United Way's Youth Mental Health/Suicide Prevention Committee and is hosted by the Center for Rural Behavioral Health at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
The hub is meant to be a tool for parents and caregivers to easily find information on crisis support, local mental health services, parent education, and more.
Find more information HERE.
Contact Us:
Email: mmeyer1@isd77.org
Website: he.isd77.org
Location: 1524 Hoover Drive, North Mankato, MN, USA
Phone: 507-388-5202