• Here is the Signup Genius link for the Hoover family that was displaced by last week's apartment explosion.
• The Music Program's fruit fundraiser order deadline is today. Funds will support the cost of materials and the ensembles attendance at county and regional music festivals.  Click on this link to log on to the group fruit sale website.  Pick up will be the week of 12/12.  Email John Nagle if you have any questions.  
• Principal Dr. Kim's November Monthly Message provides an overview of everything happening at Hoover, including important information for each grade and parent engagement opportunities.
• Click here for the 6th Grade Parent Tea Presentation.
• The 6th Grade Outdoor Education Parent Meeting will be held virtually on 12/5 from 7-8 pm.  More details will be provided closer to the date.
  
• Here is the link for the 7th Grade Parent Tea slideshow.
• The 7th Grade Global Humanities Department still needs parent volunteers for its Financial Literacy Field Trip on 12/5, 12/6 and 12/8. If interested in volunteering, click here.
• Click here for the 8th Grade Parent Tea slides.
• Order your student's yearbook here. Information about buying Congratulatory Ads for 8th Graders is on the Hoover website.
• The Health Room needs donations of gently used pants and sweatshirts in adult sizes S/M and a few L/XL. Donations should be dropped off in the Health Room. Contact Leah Goldberg or Teri Tomlinwith any questions.
• Click on this link to sign up to volunteer in the Media Center. Volunteers are required to complete an online child abuse and neglect training and a COVID vaccination verification form. You can access these requirements here.

• Read MCPS' Community Message: Things to Know for Thursday November 17 for information about vital steps taken to support school buses, another chance to learn about the budget process, how to make sure your voice is heard on next year's school calendar, ESL classes for parents, reminders about the upcoming school closure, and more.
• Here is the new MCPS' Quick Notes, which includes a calendar of events and other helpful MCPS news and information.
• Single event tickets and season passes for Winston Churchill's games can only be purchased online through GoFan.co.  If your student does not have a cell phone, have them bring a copy of the purchased ticket.  HERE is a list of athletic events. Questions? Contact Jesse Smith at Jesse_R_Smith@mcpsmd.org.

11/21, 12:30 pm - Early Release Day

11/21, 4-6:30 pm - Parent Meet & Greet at Hoover

11/21 - Music Program Fruit Fundraiser Order Deadline

11/22, morning drop off - PTA Pie Donations Collection

11/22, 12:30 pm - Early Release Day

11/23-11/25 - No School, Thanksgiving Break

12/2 - Deadline to submit art for the National PTA Reflections Art Contest

12/5, 7-8 pm - 6th Grade Outdoor Education Parent Meeting

12/5, 12/6 & 12/8 - 7th Grade Global Humanities Department Financial Literacy Field Trip

12/6 & 12/8 - Winter Music Concerts sponsored by the Music Department

12/7, 12:30 pm - Early Release Day

12/12-12/16 - In Person Book Fair sponsored by the PTA and the Media Center

12/13 - Pastry with Parents/Parent Opportunity to Visit Book Fair

12/14 - Spirit Night at Klay Healthy Indian Eats

12/23 - No School

12/26-12/30 - No School (Winter Break Holiday)