2026-27 Hoffman Highlights

It's hard to believe we've already almost made it through October! Between our pumpkin patch, Trunk or Treat, Halloween celebrations, and all the wonderful learning happening in our classrooms, we've certainly made some special memories together!

As we enter November, a month often focused on gratitude, I want to take a moment to share how thankful I am for our Doris Hoffman school family. Our students bring so much joy to our building, our staff pour their hearts into making each day meaningful, and our families continue to show up and support us in so many ways. It truly takes all of us working together to make Doris Hoffman such a special place!

I also want to share that I'll be away from school for a few weeks beginning at the end of next week as I undergo surgery and recover. During my absence, Ms. Cheryl Jackson will be serving as our substitute principal and will be available to support our students, staff, and families. I know our Little Indians will be in wonderful hands! You are also welcome to reach out to me by email if you need anything, and I will do my best to respond as soon as I am able.

I am incredibly grateful for the kindness, encouragement, and support so many of you have shown me. It truly means more than you know! 💜

As we head into this season of thankfulness, I encourage you to take a moment to appreciate the little things—the hugs, the laughter, the milestones, and the memories being made along the way.

Thank you for being part of our Doris Hoffman family. I'm truly grateful for each of you! 💜🤍

Amy Huson
Principal

Tuition Programs - Full Day Drop-Off 8:15 AM & Pick-Up 4:00 PM

Tuition Programs - Half Day (AM) Drop-Off 8:15 AM & Pick-Up 11:15 AM

Tuition Programs - Half Day (PM) Drop-Off 11:15 AM & Pick-Up 4:00 PM

ADA Full Day Drop-Off 8:15 AM & Pick-Up 3:40 PM

ECSE AM Session - Drop-Off 8:15 AM & Pick-Up 11:15 AM

ECSE PM Session - Drop-Off 12:40 PM & Pick-Up 3:40 PM

🍂 What Are We Learning? Families & Nature Walks! 🌳👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Next week, we're kicking off ELLC Unit 6 – Week 1: Families & Nature Walks! 🍁 Our Little Indians will explore what makes families special while discovering the beauty of nature all around us!

Throughout the week, students will have opportunities to talk about their families, celebrate similarities and differences, and build vocabulary through stories, conversations, and pretend play. We'll also explore the outdoors by observing fall changes, collecting leaves, comparing colors and textures, and using our senses to discover the world around us. 🍃🍂

This unit is a wonderful opportunity to encourage curiosity, observation, language development, and an appreciation for the people and world around us!

🏡 Try it at home! Take a family nature walk! Encourage your child to collect leaves, count trees, notice different colors, or talk about the sounds they hear. You can also look at family photos together and share stories about the special people in your child's life.

From celebrating our families to exploring nature, every little adventure is another Little Step toward a Big Success! 👣💜🤍

If you plan to volunteer, attend field trips, or help at school events, you will first need to complete the background check process. Two background checks are now required, and the process takes up to 10 days to complete.

We suggest families plan ahead and complete the process prior to the start of each school year or 10 days prior to an off campus field trips. Volunteers should review the links below. Please contact your child's school office if you have any questions.

• Volunteer Process

• Volunteer Handbook

November is a wonderful time to help our little ones learn about gratitude and kindness! 💕 Even young children can begin to understand what it means to be thankful, show appreciation, and care for others.

Try making gratitude part of your family's daily routine! At dinner or bedtime, ask your child, "What made you happy today?" or "Who did something kind for you?" Encourage simple acts of kindness like helping a sibling, sharing a toy, or saying thank you. These little moments help build empathy, positive relationships, and social-emotional skills.

Our FREE Parents as Teachers (PAT) program supports district families from the prenatal period through kindergarten entry with activities, resources, and guidance to help children grow and thrive!

Little hearts can show BIG gratitude! 💜👣

Our Doris Hoffman PTO is already working hard to make this a fun and memorable year for our Little Indians! Our PTO is led by President Kellie Cowsert, Vice President Emily Lawson, Secretary Nicole Gipperich, and Treasurer Jordan George, and we are so thankful for the time and energy they give to our school. 💜

Looking for a fun way to show your Doris Hoffman pride? Our online Spirit Wear Store is open! 🎉 Families can shop a variety of items for both kiddos and grown-ups, including T-shirts, long-sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, tumblers, kids’ water bottles, decals, stickers, and more! Many items are available with different logo and color options, so there’s something for everyone in the family. Grab some Hoffman gear and help us show off our purple and white pride! 💜🤍

Each day, our Little Indians will have TWO colors to choose from and get to wear their favorite!

❤️🧡 Monday: Red OR Orange
💛💚 Tuesday: Yellow OR Green
💙🩷 Wednesday: Blue OR Pink
🖤🤎 Thursday: Black OR Brown
💜🤍 Friday: Purple OR White

Just pick ONE color each day! We can't wait to see our Little Indians show off their favorite colors while learning and having fun! 🌈💜

October 30th - Halloween Classroom Parties - Parents are invited to attend (reach out to your child's teacher for more information)

November 2nd - Color Week: Red or Orange

November 3rd - Color Week: Yellow or Green & Election Day

November 4th - Color Week: Blue or Pink

November 5th - Color Week: Black or Brown

November 6th - Color Week: Purple or White

November 9th - DIAL Screenings

November 10th - Culver's Dine to Donate

November 11th - Veteran's Day Snack & Wear Red, White & Blue

November 12th - No school for ECSE classes, Early Dismissal for ADA/Tuition classes & Parent Teacher Conferences

November 13th - No School - Professional Development Day for staff

November 23rd-27th - Thanksgiving Break - No School