- Hoffman School

THE
HOFFMAN HUM
A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER August 28, 2015
MONDAY
TUESDAY 31
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1
2
3
4
8
9
HO Curriculum
Night
6:30-7:15pm
10
11
15
16
17
18
22
23
Yom Kippur
24
25
Instrumental Music
Recruitment Night
Parents @ Attea
7:00pm
7
Labor Day
NO SCHOOL
14
Rosh Hashanah
NO SCHOOL
21
Board of
Education
Meeting
7:30pm
NO SCHOOL
NEWA TESTING SEPTEMBER 2 - THRU SEPTEMBER 15th
HOFFMAN SCHOOL
2000 HARRISON STREET × GLENVIEW × 847-998-5040
http://ho.glen
view34.org
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
Dear Hoffman Family,
Welcome to the heartwarming enthusiasm of grades 3, 4 &
5 and to what should prove to be a productive and
rewarding year at Hoffman School for your child and family!
It is our hope that your child’s experience here will be
worthwhile, pleasant, and a valuable contribution to his/her
future.
The years of elementary education are a crucial component in a child’s overall school
career. It is during these years that the foundation for the future is built. Through the
working partnership of the caring adults in a child’s life, characterized by cooperation,
communication, and commitment, these foundational years can and will start a child on
a course of life-long learning and success.
Largely through your efforts at home and through the warm, empathic, and committed
efforts of the enitre Hoffman Staff, we will be able to extend the level of excellence that
Hoffman has enjoyed. It is our desire to foster a school environment that stresses
personalness, academic achievment, self-discipline, individual dignity, democratic
procedures, flexibility, and adaptability to change and the future.
Earlier in the week your child brought home a packet of information consisting of my
expectations for your child and a listing of the various rules throughout the building. I
sincerely appreciate the time that you have taken reading through this important
information with your child and returning your signed portion to school.
This issue and future issues of the “HOFFMAN HUM” are designed to provide parents
with some basic information about the programs, policies, procedures, upcoming
events, and classroom happenings at Hoffman School. Please read it carefully.
Although efforts have been made to answer questions parents might have, we fully
expect that other questions will arise. Please feel welcome to contact me or other
school personnel with your questions, concerns, and suggestions.
Again, on behalf of the entire staff at Hoffman School, I welcome you to the 2015-2016
school year, and wish you and your children a happy and successful year.
Sincerely,
Mark Walther, Principal
Thought for the Day:
“Children may close their ears to advice, but open their eyes to example.”
Glenview School District 34
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
847-998-5000
New Plan in Place for Emergency Make-up Days
Beginning next school year, District 34 will follow a contingency plan that outlines how days will be made-up
should an emergency school closing occur. This proactive approach is to provide D34 students and staff with an
opportunity to plan in advance for how the days will be accounted for later in the school year.
Given that it is unknown how many school closing days could occur, the administration has developed the
following response plan.
Two Emergency Days Built into Calendar
Two emergency days have been built into the calendar on January 15, 2016 and April 4, 2016. If no emergency
day has occurred prior to either date, then there will be no school on these dates. However, if an emergency day
has occurred prior to either date, then school will be in session. Parents are encouraged to plan accordingly for
these days to be student attendance days.
If Additional Emergency Days Occur
The first step to make-up emergency days is to utilize the two built in emergency days (Jan. 15 and April 4).
However, if more than two emergency days occur, or if an emergency day(s) occurs after April 4, the district
would forgive up to two student attendance days and add any additional day(s) beyond that to the end of the
school year.
Seeing as though this is a new approach, the district will provide additional reminders at the beginning of next
school year as well as closer to when the winter weather season arrives. However, it is important to note that it
is expected that the emergency days built into the calendar be considered days when school is in session.
Parents are encouraged to plan accordingly for these days to be student attendance days.
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INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PARENT MEETING
All 4th and 5th Grade Parents and their students, who are
interested in our beginning band or orchestra program, are
invited to Attea Middle School on Monday, August 31 at
7:00pm. The band and orchestra teachers will present
information about the program and instruments. Please call
the Hoffman Office at 998-5040 if you have any questions.
_____________________________________________________________
OPEN HOUSE / CURRICULUM NIGHT . . . YOU’RE INVITED!
HOFFMAN SCHOOL
Wednesday, September 9, 2015 from 6:30pm – 7:15pm
Parents are strongly encouraged to attend to meet your child’s classroom teacher)
and listen to a variety of helpful presentations about expectations and events at
Hoffman School. We will begin the evening’s presentations at 6:30pm.
We sure hope you can make it!
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Hoffman School Student Ambassadors Welcome New Students
Please give an extra loud round of applause to the following students who assisted
Mr. Walther with our New Student Breakfast on Thursday, August 13: Taylor S.,
Payton M. and Rohan D. They were poised, polite and demonstrated
outstanding character – nice work!
Thank you
____________________________________________________________________
Hoffman School MOMS Make A Difference on
WALK-IN DAY
Please give a hearty round of applause to these wonderful
Hoffman School MOMS for all of their help and leadership which
led to a highly successful WALK-IN DAY on Thursday,
August 13: Laura Horwitz, Patty Yang, Kristen Fragale,
Carrie Mercer, Rachel Clark and Kristine Walczak
Glenview Music
Band Department
Allison Cohen Reatherford
Attea Middle School
847-657-2008
[email protected]
Jessica Nellis
Springman Middle School
847-657-2155
[email protected]
Cindy Warren
Glen Grove School
847-657-2343
[email protected]
Susan Dobias
Hoffman School
847-657-2531
[email protected]
Michael Collins-Dowden
Pleasant Ridge School
847-657-2771
[email protected]
Orchestra Department
Andrew Babcock
Glen Grove, Hoffman Schools
847-657-2530
[email protected]
June 2015
School District #34
2015-2016 Instrumental Recruiting
Students in District #34 have the opportunity to join the school band or orchestra starting in
4th grade. Students who do not start instrumental instruction in 4th grade can still join in any
grade 5-8. On August 27, 2015, the instrumental music staff will present the instruments to
all 4th and 5th grade students. On Monday, August 31, 2015, 7:00pm at Attea, there will be
a Beginning Band and Orchestra Parent Night where more detailed information will be
available about the instrumental program, enrollment procedures and obtaining an instrument.
Over the following 2 weeks, directors will work with individual students to select an
appropriate instrument.
Instruction is available in flute, oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, french horn, trumpet,
trombone, baritone, percussion, violin, viola, cello and bass.
Many families already have an instrument from a family member or friend that their student is
interested in playing. Please take that instrument to a local music store over the summer to
have it checked out and repaired if necessary. August is a very busy time for music stores,
and it will take longer to service your instrument if you wait. Lessons for beginning students
will start the week of September 14th, so please make plans accordingly.
Playing an instrument can be a big commitment, but it is also very rewarding. Ensemble
playing teaches teamwork, cooperation and responsibility, as well as providing an outlet for
students’ creativity. There are many other benefits to participation in instrumental music, as
well.
Benefits of Instrumental Music
Marissa Kall
Attea, Pleasant Ridge Schools
847-657-2008
[email protected]
Scientific American’s (2010) board of editors asserted, “Studies have shown that assiduous
instrument training from an early age can help the brain to process sounds better, making it
easier to stay focused when absorbing other subjects, from literature to tensor calculus.”
Hearing the music, honing the mind. (2010). Scientific American, 303(5), 16.
Tracie Tatz
Springman Middle School
847-657-2155
[email protected]
On the 2012 SAT, students who participated in music scored an average of 31 points above
average in reading, 23 points above average in math, and 31 points above average in writing.
College Board SAT, 2012 College-Bound Seniors: Total Group Profile Report.
Music training in childhood “fundamentally alters the nervous system such that neural
changes persist in adulthood after auditory training has ceased.”
Skoe, E. & N. Kraus. (2012). A little goes a long way: How the Adult Brain Is Shaped by
Musical Training in Childhood. The Journal of Neuroscience, 32(34):11507–11510.
Rehearsals for Advanced
Ensemble members
(students playing one or
more years) will start the
week of Sep. 7th. Your
director will send home
more information about
lessons when school starts.
2015 Beginning Band and Orchestra Parent Night
Monday, August 31, 2015
Attea Middle School – 7:00 p.m.
Advanced Ensemble parents do not need to attend
Música de Glenview
Department de Banda
Allison Cohen Reatherford
Attea Middle School
847-657-2008
[email protected]
Jessica Nellis
Springman Middle School
847-657-2155
[email protected]
Cindy Warren
Glen Grove School
847-657-2343
[email protected]
Susan Dobias
Hoffman School
847-657-2531
[email protected]
Michael Collins-Dowden
Pleasant Ridge School
847-657-2771
[email protected]
Department de
Orchestra
Andrew Babcock
Glen Grove, Hoffman Schools
847-657-2530
[email protected]
Marissa Kall
Attea Middle School
847-657-2008
[email protected]
2015 de Junio
Escuelas del Distrito 34
2014-2015 Reclutamiento de instrumentos
Los estudiantes de 4Th grado del distrito #34 tienen la oportunidad de participar y ser parte de
la orquesta o banda de la escuela. Los estudiantes que no participen en el cuarto grado
pueden hacerlo en 5 a 8 grado. El día 27 de Agosto el personal de los instrumentos musicales
aran una presentación de instrumentos a los estudiantes de 4to y 5to grado. El día 31 de
agosto habrá una noche de reclutamiento para los padres y estarán explicando detalladamente
toda la información que hay sobre los instrumentos y del programa de música. También como
obtener un instrumento. Durante estas dos semanas los directores estarán trabando con los
participantes para ayudarles a seleccionar un instrumento apropiado para el estudiante. Los
instrumentos que hay disponibles son: flauta, oboe, clarinete, alto saxophone, french horn,
trompeta, trombones, barítono, percusión, violín, viola, cello y bass.
Muchas familias tienen instrumentos en la casa. Les pedimos a los padres que los lleven a
una parte donde los puedan revisa y si tienen alguna parte que arreglar si es necesario. En
agosto es un mes muy ocupado para las tiendas de instrumentos por eso no espere a ultima
momentos para hacerlo. La clases para los estudiantes principiantes comienzan el 14 de
septiembre, por esto planeen con anticipación y estar listos para este día.
El tocar un instrumento es una gran responsabilidad y disciplina, pero también trae muchos
premios y satisfacciones. También los estudiantes pueden tener creatividad mucha y muchos
otros beneficios.
Beneficios de Tocar Instrumentos Musicales
De acuerdo con las encuestas hechas por sociedad de Música Americana se acordó que el
96% de las escuelas con banda es una manera de los estudiantes aprender a trabajar en grupo,
el 88% el tocar música enseña a los niños a tener más disciplina, el 97% enseña a los niños a
preciar arte y cultura, el 71% de los adolescentes (teenagers) son menos propensos a tener
problemas de comportamiento. También el 78% los estudiantes que tienen música presentan
mejores resultados en las otras materias de la escuela.
Tracie Tatz
Springman Middle School
847-657-2155
[email protected]
El director va a dar más
informacion a los
estudiantes cuando el año
escolar nuevo empezará.
Noche de reclutamiento para instrumentos, para los padre y
estudiantes principiantes
Lunes, Agosto 31, 2015
Attea Middle School – 7:00 p.m.
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PARENTS,
AN IMPORTANT REMINDER ABOUT
BIRTHDAY PARTY INVITATIONS…
PLEASE DO NOT SEND BIRTHDAY PARTY INVITATIONS TO
SCHOOL FOR YOUR SON, DAUGHTER OR TEACHER TO
DISTRIBUTE.
WE WANT YOUR CHILD’S BIRTHDAY PARTY CELEBRATION TO BE
A FUN AND POSITIVE EXPERIENCE!
IF YOU ARE HOLDING A BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR YOUR CHILD,
PLEASE MAIL YOUR INVITATIONS OR DELIVER THEM TO THE
RECIPIENT’S HOME.
IF YOU SHOULD HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT MR.
WALTHER.
THANKS SO VERY MUCH FOR YOUR HELP!
SINCERELY,
MARK WALTHER
PRINCIPAL
Sign up for District 34’s electronic newsletter by visiting our website at
www.glenview34.org and select “subscribe to 34 eNews.”
FOOD GUIDELINES FOR DISTRICT 34
Glenview School District is continuing to promote healthy living and lifestyle choices
for its students. The Wellness Policy was adopted to educate students about healthy
food choices and help reduce childhood obesity.
NO FOOD ITEMS AT BIRTHDAY PARTIES
District 34 does not allow food or beverages at birthday parties at school. Instead,
there are several suggestions below for parents and children who still want to
celebrate a birthday without food, including:
• Special time/special recognition during class. Examples include the student
reading to the class, sharing a personal story with the class or selecting a fun
activity from a list provided by the teacher.
• Purchase a book for the classroom library. This might include the student’s
name in the front of the book indicating it was donated by the student in
celebration of a birthday.
• Bring in a non-food item/party favor (i.e. - pencils, erasers, stickers). Please,
no disruptive items. If you need help deciding, please contact the school for
guidance.
• Donate an indoor recess game to the classroom.
Please know all celebratory activities should be cleared with the classroom teacher
in advance but that no food or beverages will be allowed as part of these
celebrations. Administrators throughout the District are responsible for implementing
this practice.
FOOD GUIDELINES FOR NON-BIRTHDAY CLASSROOM CELEBRATIONS
Food and beverage can be a part of non-birthday classroom celebrations like
Halloween and holiday parties. However, those food and drink items will be chosen
from a list of menu options developed by the Food Service Department.
These food/drink items can either be purchased through the Food Service
Department by ordering 30 days prior to the event on a first-come, first-served
limited basis. If the PTAs decide to purchase the food directly, the menu must be
followed. This will guarantee that the food/drink provided will be nutritious, balanced
and offer choices for everyone. As always, any food brought in for these
celebrations must be purchased through the Food Service Department or store
bought and in the original packaging. No homemade foods are allowed.
If you have questions or comments about this change in practice, you may contact
your building principal or the District office at 998-5000.
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Online Information
There are several resources in regards to the meals Food Service offers. Nutritional
information is available at http://www.glenview34.org/parents/foodServices/ through the
links/forms section. The cycle menu nutrient analysis information section provides a detailed
break down of the meals served. There are also links to an allergy guide, the districts food
(snack) guidelines, classroom/team party food guidelines and student account information.
If you have any questions regarding meals or your child’s account please call or email:
HO Lead Cook: Joyce Meier, 847-998-5044 [email protected]
Kimberly Radzinski, Director of Food Services, 847-486-7711 [email protected]
FOOD SERVICE INFO……….
IMPORTANT – Parents Please Read:
Parents, please make sure to check the balance of your child’s lunch account; we want your child
to have access to the meal they want. The lunch ID cards and bus passes are debit cards which
means that you are required to keep a positive balance. Students with a negative balance will
not be offered a choice of meals; instead, they will be given an alternative bagged meal,
consisting of cheese, crackers, a fruit/vegetable and milk. We want your child to be happy!
Please check your child’s balance by accessing the district website at www.glenview34.org, click
on Food Services then check account balance. If you need your child’s username or password,
please call the Food Service office at (847) 486-7702 or email [email protected].
______________________________________________________________________
District 34 Materials Distribution Guidelines
District 34 often receives requests from other organizations to distribute informational materials
to students. The Community Relations Department reviews and approves appropriate materials.
Please know District 34 is selective in allowing items to be distributed through our
communications system. The minimum requirements include that the individual or
organization should be based in our community and maintain non-profit status.
District 34 is making an effort to be environmentally friendly by launching a new approach to
distributing information from non-profit organizations and intergovernmental agencies. Rather
than sending flyers via backpack mail and newsletters, we will be posting such information on
the District 34 Community Announcements webpage for all to see. This will save paper,
District employee’s time and make it convenient for parents to find the information easily.
The District will provide parents reminders that the information is on our website. Those
wishing to submit information to be posted must do so electronically by e-mailing a PDF
of the flyer to [email protected] at least ten days in advance of the desired
posting date.
We ask that organizations limit postings to one per month. Approved postings will be updated
on a weekly basis.
Limited Print Materials
Upon District approval, a limited number of flyers may be made available in the main office. It
will be up to the requesting organization to provide paper copies to each school once approval
has been granted. It is not possible for schools to make additional copies or to distribute to
individual classrooms/students. These flyers must be delivered to the Administration Building,
1401 Greenwood Road.
Dear Hoffman Family,
You are kindly invited to attend our Curriculum Night on Wednesday, September 9,
2015 at Hoffman School! We greatly look forward to meeting with you and sharing
much helpful information as we begin our partnership together for the 2015-2016
school year! Our schedule for the evening will be as follows:
6:30 – 7:15 pm
Classroom Presentations
Parents are politely asked to report directly to their child’s classroom.
Please remember that our Curriculum Night event is for parents ONLY. Thanks
again … we look forward to seeing you!
Sincerely,
Mark Walther
Principal
________________________________________________________
Queridos Padres de Familia,
Esperamos verlos a todos los padres de familia en la escuela Hoffman, el día 9 de
septiembre, 2015 para la noche de información (Curriculum Night). Esta es una buena
oportunidad de conocer al maestro de su hijo (a) y a la vez recibir toda la información de la
escuela y del salón de clase de este año escolar.
El programa comienza a las 6:30 p.m. en el salón de clase de su hijo(a) y termina a las 7:15
p.m. Esa noche solamente es por los padres- los niños no deben asistir.
Esperamos verlos el jueves, el 9 de septiembre!
Sinceramente,
Mark Walther
Director
YOU’RE INVITED ......
CURRICULUM NIGHT
WEDNESDAY, September 9, 2015
ALL PARENTS are cordially invited to attend Curriculum Night here at Hoffman School
on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 6:30 pm. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend
to meet your child’s classroom teacher and listen to a very helpful presentation about
expectations and events at Hoffman School. We sure hope you can make it!
6:30 – 7:15 pm
Parents report to classroom for fellowship and teacher presentation.
3-1
3-2
3-3
3-4
3-5
3-7
Mr. Grant Hoerr
Ms. Michelle Chrul
Ms. Allison Greene
Miss Kate Morgan
Ms. Kristine Lacivita
Mrs. Carly Spina
Room 14
Room 13
Room 16
Room 15
Room 18
Room 9
4-1
4-2
4-3
4-4
4-5
4-8
4-9
Mrs. Deb Poehlmann
Ms. Lindsay LeBeau
Mrs. Megan Hennessy-Seguin
Ms. Alexandra Virlas
Mrs. Katie Mies
Ms. Samantha Eiseman
Mr. Phillip Lewis
Room 2
Room 4
Room 24
Room 26
Room 3
Room 23
Room 8
5-1
5-2
5-3
5-4
5-5
5-7
5-8
Ms. Amy Pinson
Mrs. Betsy Allen
Mr. Dominic Mariano
Mrs. Mara Caplan Pierce
Mr. Matthew Vitacco
Mrs. Lara Vickers
Mr. Justin Johnson
Room 46
Room 45
Room 48
Room 50
Room 47
Room 44
Room 43
TREE 3-6
TREE 4-6
TREE 5-6
Mrs. Christine Davis
Ms. Susan Clarke
Ms. Laura Strejc
Room 11
Room 10
Room 12
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday October 8, 2015 for our “Fine Arts/Physical Education
Curriculum Nightl” where we will describe our curriculum in these areas and showcase our student’s
progress!
Thank you very much for your help and support!
T R A F F I C
S A F E T Y
U P D A T E
Traffic continues to be a strong area of focus at Hoffman, in order to
ensure the safety of our students, parents, and staff at ALL times. To
help monitor the safety of others and help flow of traffic going in one
direction, please adhere to the following guidelines:
•
Please do not drop off students prior to 7:35 am for student safety of supervision.
•
When dropping your child off before school, please pull your car up to the Main
entrance and carefully drop you child off along the curb side.
•
When picking your child up at the end of the day, please pull up all the way to curb
leading to the main entrance. Your child is not allowed to walk in the parking
lot at any time. Remain polite to other drivers, students, and staff members.
•
When exiting the school, only right turns out of the parking lot will be permitted.
•
Please be respectful of the Crossing Guards at all times. Students and pedestrians in
the crosswalk have the right of way.
•
Use of hand-held devices and texting is prohibited in school parking lots and zones per
Illinois law.
•
Drive extremely slowly and carefully near school at all times. One careless mistake is
all it takes to severely injure or harm a student, parent, or staff member.
Thank you so very much for your help!
ÚLTIMAS NOTICIAS DE LA SEGURIDAD DEL TRÁFICO
El tráfico sigue siendo una área fuerte de enfoque en la escuela Hoffman, para
asegurar la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes, padres y personal en TODO
momento. Para ayudar a controlar la seguridad de los demás y ayudar el flujo de
tráfico en una sola dirección, por favor siga las reglas siguientes:
● Por favor, no deje a los estudiantes antes de las 7:35 A.M. para la
seguridad de los estudiantes.
● Cuando deje a su hijo/a antes de la escuela, por favor acérquese a la entrada
principal y deje que su hijo/a baje al lado de la banqueta.
● Cuando recoja a su hijo/a al final del día, por favor acérquese a la entrada
principal quedándose cerca a la banqueta. Su hijo/a no está permitido/a
caminar en el estacionamiento en ningún momento. Sea cortés con los
otros conductores, estudiantes y personal.
● Al salir de la escuela, sólo está permitido cruzar a la derecha.
● Por favor sea cortés con los guardias de cruce en todo momento. Los
estudiantes y peatones en el paso de peatones tienen el derecho de paso.
● El uso de aparatos de mano y el texteo está prohibido en el estacionamiento y
zonas de la escuela según la ley de Illinois.
● Maneje extremadamente despacio y con cuidado cerca de la escuela en todo
momento. Un error por descuido es todo lo necesario para herir gravemente o
dañar a un estudiante, padre o miembro del personal.
¡Muchísimas gracias por su ayuda!
Middle and Intermediate School Cell Phone Use Agreement Form
It is the intention of the Board of Education to provide a safe and secure learning
environment for the students in its schools and to structure the possession of electronic
signaling devices so that student welfare and safety and the educational environment are not
adversely affected. To that end, every classroom in the district maintains a telephone that
students are able to access with teacher permission.
Electronic Signaling Devices
Students may not use or possess electronic paging devices or two way radios on school
property at any time.
Cell Phones
The possession and use of cell phones at the middle and intermediate school level are to be
used in emergency situations and not merely for convenience. As such, they are subject to
the following rules:
1. A parent must register his/her child’s cell phone with the school by completing
and signing the “Cell Phone Use Agreement” form.
2. This form will be kept on file at the school for the current school year. It will
need to be renewed at the start of each school year.
3. The cell phone is not for use during the school day and must be kept in the
student’s locker from the start of the school day until 3:00pm. During this time,
the cell phone must be turned OFF (no tone or vibrating features should be on). A
student’s school day starts the moment the child enters the building. Games,
cameras, text messaging, and other add on devices for cell phones are not to be
used during the school day.
Violations of the above guidelines will result in the following:
First Offense: The phone will be confiscated and will be returned only to a parent. It will be
the parent’s responsibility to establish a time to meet with the appropriate administrator to
collect the phone. The student will be issued an administrative detention for violating the
policy.
Second Offense: The phone will be confiscated and will be returned only to a parent. It will
be the parent’s responsibility to establish a time to meet with the appropriate administrator to
collect the phone. The student will be issued an in-school seclusion for violating the policy a
second time.
Third Offense: The phone will be confiscated and will be returned only to a parent along with
a notice that a further infraction of the policy will result in confiscation of the phone for the
remainder of the school year. The student will be issued a Saturday seclusion for violating the
policy a third time.
Fourth Offense: The phone will be confiscated for the remainder of the school year.
If you elect to provide your child with a cell phone, you must complete the attached
Agreement Form and return it to the school. By completing the Agreement Form you are
indicating that you have read and understand the above guidelines regarding the use of cell
phones at school
Middle and Intermediate School Cell
Phone Use Agreement Form
ALL SPACES NEED TO BE COMPLETED ON THIS FORM
Student Name _________________________ Team/Grade____________________
Home Phone _______________________
Parent/Guardian ____________________ Day Time Phone ______________________
Parent/Guardian ___________________ Day Time Phone ______________________
Cell Phone Make/Model ______________________________________
Cell Phone S/N (located under cell phone battery) ______________________________
Cell Phone Number ______________________________________________
Signing below indicates that you have read the School District Policy regarding Cell Phone use
at the middle school and agree to abide by the conditions of this policy.
____________________________________
Student Signature
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Date
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Hoffman Students STEP-UP and Deliver School
Supplies To Their Fellow Students
Please give a hearty round of applause to the following students,
under the leadership of Mrs. Jean Kim, who hand delivered hundreds
of boxes of pre-ordered school supplies to our students’ classrooms
on Wednesday, August 19: Spencer C., Anna C., Ben F., Kate K.,
Jocelyn P. and Chance S.
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REMINDER – Daily Absence
Each day your child is absent, call the health office to report the illness.
Before school hours, a message may be left on voice mail. If your child is ill
with a strep infection or other illness that is contagious, report this at the
time of your call. Your child should be free of fever for twenty-four hours
before returning to school.
Hoffman Health Office – Call between 7:45am – 8:15am 847-998-5041
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Your assistance is politely requested ….
When dropping off an item in the school office
for a student, please have the student’s name
(first and last) and the teacher’s name identified
on the item(s). Thank you!
• Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year! New this
year – one less newsletter to read! We are no longer
distributing the Henking Hoffman PTA eNewsletter.
Instead, we will include current information about PTA
happenings and events every week right here in this PTA
Corner.
• PTA Website: We also have enhanced our website,
which will serve as a portal for all things HE/HO PTA.
Feel free to visit the website (and put it in your favorites!)
http://henkinghoffmanpta.org. We hope it allows you to
more easily find PTA information and register for events
online whether at home, work, etc.
• Want to Become Member?? The Henking Hoffman PTA is a vibrant, volunteer-based organization that offers fun and
fulfilling ways for parents to become more involved in the Henking Hoffman Community. Welcome to our new and returning
members! And, “thank you” to the nearly 250 families who registered for the PTA before school started! This is a record number!
But, there is still time to join the PTA and select your volunteer preferences if you haven't already had the chance. Please
visit http://henkinghoffmanpta.org/join-us and enter your email address to get started. You can pay online via PayPal or with
cash/check made out to HE/HO PTA in an envelope sent to school. Your $20 annual family membership will include a student
directory, available this Fall.
• Show Your Henking/Hoffman Spirit - Promotional Items for Sale ---During the 9/3 (Henking) and 9/9 (Hoffman) Curriculum
nights, we will be selling festive promotional items featuring Henking Hawks and Hoffman Hornets. Water bottles are $7, magnets
are $3, and post-it notes are $2 or 3 for $5. This fundraiser is replacing our Mixed Bags fundraiser, so be sure to pick them up!
•
Don’t forget ----Your Everyday Shopping Helps the PTA even in the smallest ways!
1. Heinen's Teaming Up for Education Program: Up to 1% of what you buy at Heinen's can
come back to our schools. Last year your shopping raised $1,500 for the PTA. Please note: you
must update your school preference EVERY YEAR. Please visit heinensrewards.com (and go
to "My Profile") or visit the customer service desk in store to select Henking Hoffman
Elementary PTA for the 2015-2016 school year.
2. Amazon Smile: Did you know Amazon has a program that helps charities, like the HE/HO
PTA? Login to your account via this link https://smile.amazon.com, and enter your preferred
charity as “Henking Hoffman PTA Inc." Amazon will donate 0.5% of all purchases directly to
HE/HO PTA. Same Amazon, bigger heart!
• Next Week: Be sure to catch next week’s PTA Corner for an up to date PTA calendar and information on upcoming exciting
events.
•
Upcoming: We look forward to seeing our Event Chairs at the 9/11 meeting to kick off the year. Look for details.
Meet the Teachers!
Mrs. Banas
This is Mrs. Banas’s first year at
Hoffman School, her 6th year in District
34 and her 8th year of teaching music.
She’s very excited to be at Hoffman
and looks forward to meeting her new
students. She has a son named
Theodore (Teddy) and just recently
welcomed her daughter, Dorothy on
June 6.
Ms. Chung holds a bachelor of music
education degree from the
University of Illinois, UrbanaChampaign where her concentration
was in instrumental music education.
For fun, she loves dancing, biking,
reading and camping. Ms. Chung is
thrilled to be part of the Hoffman
family and looks forward to working
with the amazing students at
Hoffman School!
Sep 21
4th & 5th Grade
Choir Forms Due
Sep 29
2:30-3:15
First 4th & 5th
Grade
Choir Rehearsal
Oct 5-9
TBD
5th Grade IMEA
Auditions
Fine Arts
Oct 8
6:00-7:30 Curriculum Night
What Will We
Learn in Music?
1.
2.
Miss Chung
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Music Website
Music Twitter
http://homusic.weebly.com/
@HO34Music
9.
Singing alone and with others a
various repertoire of music.
Perform on instruments alone
and with others.
Improvise melodies, variations,
and accompaniments.
Composing and arranging music.
Read and notate music.
Listen to, analyze, and describe
music.
Evaluate music and music
performances.
Understand relationships
between music, the other arts,
and disciplines outside of the
arts.
Understand music in relation to
history and culture.
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
3rd Grade will start
off the year by
learning the Star
Spangled Banner
and reviewing the
parts of the music
staff and note
names for the
Treble Clef in
preparation for
learning how to
play the recorder.
4th Grade will start
the year off by
learning/reviewing
the Star Spangled
Banner and
reviewing rhythms
and note names on
the music staff.
All 4th Graders
should bring in their
recorders from
home to store in
the music room.
5th Grade will start
the year off by
reviewing the Star
Spangled Banner
and reviewing the
notes of the Treble
Clef. All 5th
Graders should
bring in their
recorders from
home to store in
the music room.
Choir News
This year there will be 2 choirs, a 3rd Grade choir and a 4th/
5th Grade choir.
3rd Grade
Choir
3rd Grade choir will begin
in February and will meet
during lunch/recess. The
choir membership form will
be sent home in January.
4th/5th Grade
Choir
4th and 5th Grade choir
will meet after school on
Tuesdays from 2:30-3:15.
The choir membership
form will be sent home
next week and will be due
on September 21.
Hoffman School Specials Newsletter
Friday,
Friday,
Friday,
Friday,
Friday,
August 28, Chicken Quesadilla with Salsa and Sour Cream
September 4, Cheddar Cheese Stuffed Pretzel Bosco Sticks
September 11, Mini Corn Dogs* with Baked Chips
September 18, Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun
September 25, Corn Dog* on a Stick
All Specials include milk and a variety of fruit and vegetable choices
* Turkey Product
Glenview District 34 schools are part of the USDA’s National School Lunch Program. School lunches must meet
meal pattern and nutrition standards based on the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the MyPlate
model. The current meal pattern increases the availability of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in the school
menu. The meal pattern’s dietary specifications set specific calorie limits to ensure age-appropriate meals for
grades K-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Other meal enhancements include gradual reductions in the sodium content of the
meals (sodium targets must be reached by SY 2017-18 and SY 2022-23). While school lunches must meet
Federal meal requirements. Local school food authorities make decisions about what specific foods to serve and
how they are prepared.
School Lunches are FIVE STAR meals consisting of five food components:
FRUITS
VEGETABLES
PROTEIN
WHOLE GRAINS
DAIRY
To make a “complete lunch”, students must choose at least 3 of the 5 components; one of these choices
MUST be a Fruit or Vegetable. Students can choose all 5 components. A higher A la Carte price will be
charged for meals that do not contain a fruit or vegetable. If your student usually gets a free or reduced price
lunch or your student pays the full price, you would also be charged the higher A la Carte price if a complete
meal were not selected.
Applications for meal assistance will be mailed home sometime around August 1st. A new application is required
to be on file in our office if you want your student to qualify for free or reduced meals. Some students may be
“Directly Certified” for free meals through the State of Illinois. If your student is Directly Certified, you will
receive a letter from us stating so. All paid status students must have money in their accounts when they
purchase meals, as the accounts are debit accounts.
2015-16 Meal Lunch Prices:
Complete Lunch $ 2.65, Incomplete Lunch $ 2.95
Breakfast- $1.70, Ala Carte $ 2.20 Milk Price- $ .60
If you have any questions regarding meals, the changes for the 2015-16 school year or your child’s account
please email:
Kimberly Radzinski, Director of Food Services, [email protected]
Or Contact
Cheri Flicek, Administrative Assistant for Food Services
[email protected] OR 847-486-7702
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Hoffman Hum Newsletter Distribution
At Hoffman School we continue to make baby steps to improve our
environmental footprint and conserve resources when we can. One way to do this is to
reduce the paper copies we make. Production and distribution of the Hoffman Hum
electronically is one way to accomplish this goal.
Our school newsletter, the Hoffman HUM, is published weekly. Starting next week, we will
email the newsletter to you via an email link to the email address we have on record. You
can also read the newsletter online as it will be posted to our school website at
www.glenview34.org/ho.
We will, of course, distribute printed copies of our newsletters to those families who cannot
access the website and/or request hard
copies. To request a hard copy, please call the school office at 847/998-5040.
Thank you for your support of our “green” efforts to save paper.