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

1. Today is the first day of the Book Fair!  All the details, including parent volunteer opportunities and this year's student art contest, can be found here.
2. Drop off extra Halloween candy in the PTA box in the Hoover main office by Friday, 11/10. 
3. Take a look at the Hoover Staff's Amazon Wishlist.   Over 3,000 individual snacks have been requested for after school programs! Items should be delivered to the "Gift Registry Address".  
4. Let your student(s) know about the 2023-2024 National PTA Reflections Art Contest, "I Am Hopeful Because..." Submission deadline is 11/17. 
5. Join the new Safety Committee, which is focusing on traffic safety around the school. If interested, contact Kimberly King at PresidentHooverPTA@gmail.com.   
6. The HHMS NAACP Parents' Council is having their second meeting on 11/7 at 7 pm. Future dates are listed here.  Contact Lauren Oxner, HHMS NAACP Parents' Council Representative at HMSNAACPREP@gmail.com with any questions. The Zoom link is: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88172164622?pwd=aB6ubvITdTJs9gO7rTCahaH5O1i88e.1.
7. Participate in the next scheduled fundraising Spirit Nights on 11/20 at Chipotle (Potomac Village) and 12/6 at Ledo Pizza (Westlake Drive). 
8. Please consider sponsoring this year's Hoover directory by placing an ad for your business.  Advertising starts as low as $275. Reach out to Stephanie Kempter from AtoZ Connect to reserve your spot.  
9. Join the PTA if you haven't already. We would love to get to 100% participation!
10. Link your Harris Teeter VIC card to the Together in Education program to earn money for Hoover.  Click here for more details.
11. Stay up-to-date with PTA activities when you join the Hoover PTA Facebook Page.

• MCPS Things to Know, Thursday Nov. 2 provides information about mental health awareness week, how you can share your insight on the FY 25 Operating Budget tonight and at an upcoming forums, some bright spots this week and more! 
• The application deadline for Grade 8 applications to MCPS High School Regional/Countywide Special Programs is extended to Nov. 8.  The high school common application can be found in ParentVUE.   Programs-At-A-Glance, eligibility, frequently asked questions and open house dates are available on this website.
• Read the latest edition of MCPS QuickNotes, which includes a calendar of events and MCPS news and information.  

Student Service Learning is a Maryland state graduation requirement. 75 SSL hours are required to graduate.  For more information and SSL opportunities, visit the MCPS SSL page, the Montgomery County Volunteer Center's website, and the PTA's SSL page.  If you have questions, email Hoover's SSL Coordinator, Mrs. Triantis at Amalia_D_Triantis @mcpsmd.org.

SSL Opportunity:  Grades 6 -12 students and families are invited to attend this year’s Changemaker Workshop to learn how to take action to improve their communities.  English: November 14, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM; Spanish: November 15, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM.  Students will earn 2 SSL hours for attending. Learn more here.

Herbert Hoover Middle School PTA

8810 Postoak Road

Potomac, MD 20854

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