Originally delivered on 8/28/2023 8:04 am

SUBJECT: Hoover Notes August 28, 2023

Newsletter
HOOVER NOTES

Hoover Notes will be sent out weekly to help you keep track of important school community news and events.  New items will be bolded.  Links are blue.

We look forward to a fantastic 2023-2024 school year!

PTA News

Join the PTA if you haven't already. We can't do this without you!

Buy Spirit Wear at school events. Not only will your student look great; purchases will support PTA activities.

Participate in the first PTA Spirit Night at Potomac Pizza (Falls and Traville locations) on Wednesday, August 30 from 4- 8 pm. Bonus - you don't have to figure out dinner before Back to School Night!  The PTA offers Spirit Nights throughout the school year to raise funds for PTA activities and support local businesses.  

Join the Hoover PTA Facebook Page for updates on PTA activities.

Contact Kimberly King, PTA President @ PresidentHooverPTA@gmail.com to find out how you can support the PTA's activities.  There are a number of Committee Chair positions open.  To see a complete list, click here.  

Check out the Student Service Learning (SSL) page on the PTA website.  75 SSL hours are required to graduate.  One opportunity: MSI is looking for Youth Game Leaders.

Hoover News

Everything you need to know for the 2023-2024 school year is in Principal Dr. Kim's Summer Greetings.

Mark your calendar for Hoover's Back to School Night on Wednesday, August 30 at 6:30 pm. There will be an optional Family Life Meeting from 5:30-6:30 pm for 7th and 8th Grade parents, and a Parent VUE Technical Support Meeting from 6-7 pm. 

Student Picture Day is on Monday, September 11.  Click here for more information.

Hoover's Theater Program is holding an interest meeting on Tuesday, October 17 at 7 pm.  The flyer is available here.

MCPS Community News

Watch the Welcome Back Video from the MCPS Superintendent and Board of Education President.

Read the latest edition of MCPS QuickNotes, which includes a calendar of events and MCPS news and information. 

Review the MCPS Parent Message on the Importance of Student Attendance.

Winston Churchill High School is looking for Ball Boys/Ball Girls for Varsity Soccer Team games this fall.  SSL hours are available. Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054cabae292-20231#/.

Week of August 28, 2023

8/28, 8:15 am - First Day of School

8/30, 6:30 pm - Back to School Night. Spirit Wear will be available to purchase.

8/30, 5:30-6:30 pm - Optional Family Life Meeting (7th and 8th Grades)

8/30, 6-7 pm - Parent VUE Technical Support Meeting

Week of September 4, 2023

9/4 - No School (Labor Day)

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