Dr. Kim’s Message, 6-2023
Principal’s Message
Dear Hoover Family:
I hope everyone had a wonderful time over the Memorial Day Weekend. The school year is nearing the end, and it has been a fantastic year! I feel blessed to be part of a terrific team that makes up Hoover. This year’s success is due in large part to the hard work of our Instructional Leadership Team. We are so fortunate at Hoover to have a staff that is dedicated to our children and skilled in delivering a high-quality education. It has been a pleasure collaborating with each member of the Hoover team this year. They have done a superb job of planning the best curriculum and delivering the best instruction in Montgomery County. � I could not be more grateful for the support staff we have here at Hoover. It would be impossible to do our job as administrators and teachers, without the support of our office staff, paraeducators, cafeteria staff, security and building management staff. I am indebted to our wonderful secretaries: Mrs. Nesbit, Ms. Halperin, Mr. Lee, and Mrs. Soya. They are the source of strength for our school. Mr. Pumphrey and Ms. Cha lead the building management team in ensuring that our school building is perfect and ready for students each day. Many thanks to Mrs. Rosa for making sure each of us has something good to eat each day. Thank you to Mr. Rosetti and Mr. Dorsey for keeping our students safe each and every day. � Kudos to the Counseling team for an amazing Career Expo! Many thanks to the volunteers, parents, and staff who worked so hard for all our students! It was great to see our students explore different career opportunities in our community. I would also like to take this time to thank Ms. King and the PTA who put forth such a delicious lunch during Teacher Appreciation week. � As we come to a close, I want to thank all of you for making Hoover the best middle school in which to work and learn. I cannot thank you enough for all your support and encouragement. We are truly a team!
Summer Time @ Hoover
Summer is a busy time of the year. Hoover summer school will be held at Cabin John Middle School per MCPS. We will be hosting the BRIDGE Extended School Year program. Our building will be used by a private summer camp. Throughout the summer, the administrative team and the building service team will be in the building. The front of the building will be locked at all times. The office will be open during modified summer hours. Please call the office to schedule an appointment for new student registration. Before dropping by, please call to make sure the office is open and staff are available. The following maintenance and cleaning actions will take place over the summer:
Please contact us if you need anything. Have a great summer! Have fun!
Hoover Happenings
Important June Dates
Save the Dates! The end of the year is fast approaching!
* 8th Grade Parents: Please join us in celebrating the 8th graders � for the clap-out at 2:55 outdoors. �** Parents are welcome to join us outdoors during field day.
NEXT YEAR
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Monday, August 28, 2023�
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| | | 1 Trout Release Field Trip | 2 Trout Release Field Trip |
5 Spring Concert at Churchill 7PM | 6 In-School Music Field Trip | 7 Connect Time | 8 | 9 |
12 6th Grade Field Day | 13 7th Grade Field Day | 14 8th Grade Field Day Connect Time | 15 8th Grade Hershey Park Trip 5th Grade Visit to Hoover | 16 Last Day for Students Early Release at 12:15 Rising 9th Grade Mini-Day at Churchill Staff Luncheon |
19 Juneteenth No School | 20 Professional Day | 21 | 22 | 23 |
June 2023
Student News
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Schedules
Seeking Feedback on Our Program
Due to lower enrollment, our staffing has been reduced significantly. As a result, we will be reviewing our priorities to meet the needs of our students.
As we wrap up the school year, we want your feedback on what’s worked, what we need to upgrade, and areas of interest for our students regarding our curriculum and after school activities in order to improve our instructional program for next year.
The members of the Instructional Leadership Team will review the feedback over the summer as we finalize our school improvement plan. Please take a moment to complete this google survey, one for each of your Hoover students.
Thank you.
Connect Time (Wellness Wednesdays) to continue in 2023-2024!
Connect Time (CT) is a time to…
Charge Up (4X Weekly in 2023-2024)
Department
Highlights
Computational Learning Credit
Update for Instrumental Music Students and Parents
Each year students earn computational learning credit through STEM electives. These electives teach students to apply math, science, and technical knowledge to promote creative problem solving and exploration of STEM related fields of study and careers.
Students in band and orchestra earn this computational learning credit through acoustical engineering activities completed in band and orchestra. They use technology to create electronic music including working with audio editing, loops, autotune, and beat maker. This work is reflected in the grade book through the following course title with Ms. Frazee as their teacher:
Please contact Ms. Barbara Carlstrom, Administrator for the PE/Arts Department, if you have any questions.
Parent Engagement Opportunities
Departments Highlight - Career Expo
Departments Highlight - Career Expo
Team Highlights
End of Year Celebrations
8th Grade Clap-Out
On Wednesday June 14th, our 6th and 7th grade students will line the halls and cheer our 8th graders out of the school building. Parents please feel free to celebrate your children outside as they exit the building!
8th Grade Team- Hershey Park
To celebrate the accomplishments of our 8th grade students, we will be going to Hershey Park on June 15th.
Please click on this link to see more information about the Hershey Park Trip.
Rising 6th Grade Preview Day
5th Grade students will come to Hoover for a preview day. They will participate in:
Rising 9th Grade Mini-Day
On June 16th, all Hoover 8th graders are expected to go to Churchill High School for orientation.
Please click on this link to see the agenda and bus routes for the day.
From the PTA
Hoover PTA
The PTA is excited to partner with parents, students and Hoover Staff to bring fun and educational experiences. We would LOVE YOUR HELP. The PTA 2023-2024 School Year is currently seeking volunteers to serve on a committee or as an event chair for the following activities: School Parties, SGA Support, Skate Night and NAACP Rep. Mark your calendars for the upcoming exciting events and email presidenthooverpta@gmail.com if you are able to help
Please consider joining Hoover's PTA Facebook Group to stay up to date on all things Hoover.
Thank you to all the wonderful parents, staff and students who make our school an amazing place!
Sincerely,
Kimberly King, PTA President
Kimberly King
PTA Membership
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Contact the PTA: Email Presidenthooverpta@gmail.com for questions or if you would like to volunteer in any capacity.
Hoover PTA Board Members 2023-2024
Kimberly King | President |
Kellye McCullen | Executive Vice President |
Cindy Chi | Membership Vice President |
Meaghan LeNard | Treasurer |
Namita Sandal | Recording Secretary |
Miriam Tai | Corresponding Secretary |
Martin Stuermer and Jennifer Nordin | MCCPTA Delegates |
We are Hoover!
Please continue to stay safe and
take care of one another.
We are all in this together.
Sincerely, YMKim, Ed.D.
Principal, Herbert Hoover Middle School
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