- Hoffman School

February 13, 2015
HENKING/HOFFMAN
NEWSLETTER
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HENKING SCHOOL
2941 LINNEMAN STREET ! GLENVIEW ! 847-998-5035
http://he.glenview34.org
HOFFMAN SCHOOL
2000 HARRISON STREET ! GLENVIEW ! 847-998-5040
http://ho.glenview34.org
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
HOFFMAN ELEMENTARY ART PROGRAM 2014-15
Why study
art?
!
ART REFINES
COGNITIVE AND
CREATIVE SKILLS
ART STRENGTHENS
PROBLEM-SOLVING
AND CRITICALTHINKING SKILLS
ART BUILDS
CONFIDENCE AND
DISCIPLINE
ART NURTURES
TEAM-BUILDING
SKILLS
HOFFMAN ART
A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words
Great art does not happen by chance. It takes dedication, discipline and
passion. Not only on the part of the student but also the teacher. At Hoffman
we recognize the importance of the arts in the day to day lives of our students.
Our art education program offers challenges, builds on individual differences,
and provides opportunities for students to express themselves and develop
positive self-concepts.
Providing
opportunities for
students to
develop positive
self-concepts.
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FEBRUARY 2, 2015
HOFFMAN ELEMENTARY ART PROGRAM 2014-15
Curriculum
The sequential art curriculum is organized in three strands:
PROCESS: idea development, planning, material processes, and
reflection.
PRODUCT: media, techniques, subject matter, content,
craftsmanship, and presentation.
“Every child is an
artist, the problem
is staying an artist
when you grow
up” Pablo Picasso
UNDERSTANDING: art history, cultural context, criticism,
aesthetics, and vocabulary. The curriculum is designed to develop
content knowledge and skills in the following areas: personal
expression through art production (the students favorite part),
creative problem solving, recognition of the role and importance
of art and artists in society, culture and history, critical
assessment of art works from aesthetic and cultural perspectives
and technical processes.
Learning Target Classifications
KNOWLEDGE: Factual information, procedural knowledge and
conceptual understanding that underpin each academic discipline.
Form the foundation for each of the other targets.
REASONING: Specify thought processes. Ability to apply
knowledge in authentic contexts. Reasoning applicable to subject
area curricula; also, life beyond.
SKILL: Real-time demonstration or physical performance. Skill
development as central core of discipline. Procedural knowledge.
PRODUCT: Products are assessed to yield evidence of intended
learning. Creation of product is the stated learning.
Clear and concise learning target were designed by a Visual Arts
committee for District 34. They were developed to provide
coherency instruction as the students progress through the
district. These targets are presented by the teachers in ways that
inform and engage the learners.
Check out our art website at http://lschober.wix.com/hoffmanart
Please feel free to contact us at:
Linda Schober [email protected]
Katie Riege [email protected]
The students work in many
different art medium
exploring ideas, materials,
and personal interests as
they learn about the world
of art. In addition they
discover how they can
change the world with art.
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Henking School – News From The Art Room
We have had an outstanding year thus far in art! Your child has been busy learning
about a wide variety of artists, materials, and techniques.
Each week kindergarten classes participate in art for 30 minutes once a week, while first
and second grade children learn for a weekly 1-hour session. During class, children gain
confidence and satisfaction from hands on activities as well as their own beautiful
creations. Every lesson begins with a presentation or discussion where your child is able
to participate in rich conversations and think critically about their own observations.
They are able to approach materials in new ways, while also reflecting on their own
artistic process. Some of these materials and processes include: painting, drawing,
collage, printmaking, clay, and sculpture. Every child is given the opportunity to
practice new techniques as well as problem solve. They are encouraged to express
their ideas and imaginations through their artwork. Some of the units we have explored
so far this year include:
Kindergarten Project:
“Mo Willems’ Pigeons”
Students learned about:
–Drawing with simple shapes
–Using speech bubbles & text
to communicate ideas -The
style of author/Illustrator Mo
Willems.
First Grade Project: “Matisse
Cutouts”
Students learned about:
-Geometric vs. organic shapes
–Primary & secondary colors –
The life & work of artist Henri
Matisse.
Second Grade Project: “Textured
Bowls”
Students learned about: -Proper
& responsible use of clay tools
-3D vs. 2D art –Texture –The
multi-step process of ceramics.
Student art portfolios were sent home in recent weeks. Please feel free to talk with your
child about their own artwork as you look through their projects. Portfolios will be sent
home again in May, and some of the above projects will be included in them.
So far this school year the second grade students did a wonderful job creating artwork
for their performance “Citizens of the World”. Student work was featured in the
programs that were handed out at the performance, as well as in the backdrop and
school hallways. Coming in March, Henking will be hosting Fine Arts Week for
kindergarten & first grade students and families. Please keep an eye out for more details
soon. In May there will be an art show held at The Glen’s “BookMarket”. The Glen show
will include all District 34 schools, as well as a number of Henking students’ works. More
details will be shared as May approaches.
Please always feel free to contact me with any comments or questions you may have.
Sincerely, Stephanie Magid - Art Teacher, Henking School. [email protected]
HE/HO PTA “HEART-Y” PANCAKE
BREAKFAST
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the PTA’s third annual Pancake
Breakfast.
More than 100 families gathered at Hoffman School on
February 7 to enjoy a traditional breakfast of pancakes, sausage and
bacon. In addition to visiting over breakfast, families participated in a
raffle to win a fantastic array of toys, games, electronics and other
goodies for kids. This year also featured a new event in which students
could enter a raffle for the chance to cover their principal in sundae
toppings. Hoffman Principal Mark Walther and Henking Principal Irene
Villa gamely turned themselves into “principals à la mode” with students
covering them in chocolate sauce, caramel, sprinkles and whipped cream.
Mr. Walther and Ms. Villa are still finding a few stray sprinkles on
themselves this week! Our annual event could not have been a success
without the many wonderful families who volunteered, donated raffle
items, and came out to enjoy a delicious breakfast with friends. Thank
you!
Donors and Volunteers 2015
Thank you to the following families for their generous donations of toys,
electronics and other fabulous items that were raffled at the pancake breakfast:
Adams, Alexis, Amrol, Baim, Bienko, Broderick, Browe, Collins, Costianis,
Courtad, Crawford, Crowe, Darcy, Doffin, Ehrhardt, Eshoo, Evans, Fallon,
Garvey, Gonzalez, Hackett, Haravon, Herbolsheimer, Hwang, Johnson,
Lomer, Mack, McClung, Mihelic, Miller, Monagan, O'Grady, Pasquesi, Russell,
Schleizer, Schott, Shah, Sehlhorst, Sherwood, Spalo, Thomas, Westfall and
Wray.
Thank you to Mr. Walther, Ms. Villa, Mr. Hoeft, Mr. Russell & Ms. Pagone for
donating lunches and a PE party with students.
Thank you to the many wonderful people who volunteered their time to make
the pancake breakfast a success: Erin Akgun, Nicole Carlson, Shonne
Ehrhardt, Neala Endre, Steve & Maureen Galo, Ben Greazel, Elizabeth Hibner,
Laura Horwitz, Meg Johnson, Charlie Kullman, Lauren Loeber, Julie Lomer,
Megan McClung, Cindy Parker, Catherine Rolfes, Rosi Scott, Kathryn Schurer,
Dana Slager, Katherine Szoke, Missy Uhlemann and Melissa Walsh.
Thank you to the Glenview Grind for donating the coffee and to the Costianis
family for donating all of the coffee cups and condiments.
Thank you to Heinen’s for donating all of the sundae toppings for the “Principal
a la mode.”
Thank you to our amazing cafeteria and janitorial teams who contributed to our
wonderful breakfast!
Thank you to the amazing committee that coordinated this fun event:
Lara Herbolsheimer, Julie Loeber, Bridget Monagan, Lisa Mullaney, Kim Nealt,
Theresa Rasmussen and Kelly Zitlow.
HENKING HOFFMAN PTA
SUPPORT OUR FUNDRAISER
Fundraiser Dates: FEB. 9 - FEB. 27
We’re selling eco-friendly tote bags, travel bags, kitchenware, home goods
and more through Mixed Bag Designs! Please share the catalogs
with others—there’s something for everyone!
Our goal this season is $10,000 and we can't make that happen without everyone's support! The PTA will use the
proceeds to support our awesome programs such as Fall Carnival, International Night, Visiting Authors, Cultural Arts
Assemblies and more! Samples are on display in the school office too. All orders must be turned into the school office by
Feb. 27 in order to have delivery before Spring Break. We will be raffling off prizes on Friday Feb. 20 and Feb. 27 for all
sellers including teachers and students!
Please let me know if you have any questions and thanks in advance for your support! We couldn't do it without you! Any
questions? Call or email Shonne Ehrhardt ([email protected]) or 847-962-9879
How to Order:
• Add your contact info to your form. Our fundraiser ID # is: 244553 • Collect money with the orders. COLLECT CHECKS WITH EACH ORDER *****WE DO NOT COLLECT TAX****** • Make checks payable to: HENKING HOFFMAN PTA • Turn in money with a copy of your order form to: YOUR CLASSROOM TEACHER IN AN ENVELOPE MARKED: •
PTA/MIXED BAG ORDER Keep a copy of your orders to distribute your customer orders! Shop and Support Online!
Tell friends and family to support us online at
www.mixedbagdesigns.com/?fundraiserid=244553
Make sure 244553 is added at checkout.
Add the seller you are supporting too!
We receive 40% from every online purchase!
February 2015
Dear Parents,
This year, Illinois is transitioning to a new state accountability assessment. Replacing the Illinois
Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) is the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College
and Careers (PARCC) assessment. PARCC has been designed to measure students' proficiency of
the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), which were adopted by the Illinois State Board of
Education (ISBE) in 2010. District 34 has been using Common Core-aligned curriculum for the past
several years, and teachers have been implementing aligned instructional practices and strategies to
support students' learning of these new standards.
PARCC was developed to be fully aligned with the CCSS and measures a broad range of skills
including problem-solving, critical thinking and purposeful writing, all essential skills for future
success. PARCC will assess the degree to which students are on the intended trajectory for college
and career readiness. The performance results from these assessments will provide teachers with
timely feedback regarding student progress and will help to target instruction and provide enrichment
or interventions as needed.
Students in grades three through eight will be assessed in the areas of English/Language Arts (ELA)
and mathematics. PARCC will be administered in two sections. Performance-based components will
be administered in March, and an end-of-year assessment will be administered in late April/early
May.
Please see the attached Frequently Asked Questions sheet for more detailed information regarding
PARCC. We will continue to keep our website updated with the most recent information as it is made
available by ISBE. Should you have any questions regarding this assessment, please feel free to
contact me at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Molly Anderson
District 34 Assessment Coordinator
Hoffman Elementary 2014-15
February 13, 2015
5TH GRADE MUSICAL
Tick Tock Tick Tock
The anticipation is rising as the students speculate what the 5th grade
musical will be. The title of the musical will be released the week of February
16th. Until then, review the following tips from “Family Matters”, a parents
guide to the magic of the theatre.
Musicals. Because
who doesn’t want a
world where everyone
bursts into song and
dance.
!
!
!
!
Keep Calm and Love Musical Theatre
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Hoffman Elementary 2014-15
February 13, 2015
The Process
Each director is going to approach producing a show
in a different way, but you can generally expect the
following:
Audition announcement
Auditions Posting of the cast list
Rehearsals
Technical rehearsals
Dress rehearsals
Performances
Strike
Audition Announcement and
Preparations
Before your child signs up for auditions, there are a
few things you should discuss:
!
A musical is a commitment of time and energy.
Make sure you review the rehearsal and performance
schedule in advance. Do you anticipate any conflicts
with soccer, piano, or other activities? If so, it’s
important to be honest and let the director know of
conflicts in advance. If this is the case, you might
also want to encourage your child to take on a less
time-consuming position with the production. Remember, every contribution is
important! !
What function or job is your child curious to explore? For example, does your
child want to perform onstage as an actor or
offstage as a part of the crew? Student Director:
assists the director in all aspects of the show. Stage
Crew: works backstage during the show.
Costumes: helps dress the actors. Actor: performs
in the show. Props and Sets: helps build and paint
the set (all 5th graders participate in this aspect in
their visual arts class). Public Relations: help create
the posters, some will be made in art class. Sound
-FAMILY MATTERS, MTI
and Lighting: backstage crew assists with sound
and lighting for the production.
“All the world’s a
stage and all the men
and women merely
players”
Shakespeare, As You
Like It
“Remember,
EVERY
contribution
is important!”
!
Aside from the support and guidance you’re bound to offer your child, any extra
time you have to volunteer on the production is more than welcome! Parent groups
will be organized in the near future to assist with costumes, props, and set design.
Keep Calm and Love Musical Theatre
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Glenview Art League
Youth Art Fair
The Glenview Art League
Youth Art Fair
February 21, 2015
1:30-4:00pm
Prizes Awarded In All Age
Groups!!
Awards Ceremony at 3pm
!
Attea Middle School
2500 Chestnut
Glenview
Support the arts and Hoffman students by attending
the Youth Art Fair on February 21, 2015. The artists
have been working hard following directions,
experimenting with mixed media, developing their
fine motor skills and having fun creating! The
following hard working artists had their artwork
accepted for display in the show. If you see them in
school congratulate them on a job well done.
Third Grade:
Alex Clark, Jack Conlon, Brittany Pharel, Destin Guerrero,
Bernice Zavala, Dylan Monagan, Emma Johnson, Paul
Galat, Jacob Kim, Kate Matseyunas, Mia Mannion, Ryan
Peters, Alexandra Wesser, and Zoe Costianis.
!
“All children are artists. The problem is
how to remain an artist once he grows
up.”
Pablo Picasso
Fourth Grade:
Kacey Holloman, Elizabeth Valdez, Zach Davis, Emma
Baik, Owen Almburg, John Bock, Jason Pribyl, Savannah
Hsu, Kimberly West, Colin Rogers, Jia Saji, Jonathan
DuMars, Jesus Barrera, Niamh Sheperd, and David Tapia.
Fifth Grade:
The Glenview Art League
Youth Art Fair
February 21, 2015
1:30-4:00pm
Prizes Awarded In All Age
Groups!!
Awards Ceremony at 3pm
!
Attea Middle School
2500 Chestnut
Glenview
Jacky Funduianu, Kevin Park, Erik Vagil, Owen Beamer,
Jelena Gzero, Connor Walsh, Oyundalai Batmunkh, Nicole
Mikhailova, Erick Barajas, Emily Swerczek, Finn Boland,
and Daniel Montesinos.
!
Keep up the good
work!!
Hoffman School has a star in its midst — it’s Drama Teacher Kristen Cone!
Ms. Cone will be performing in the group opening and closing numbers at GEF’s Dancing With the
Local Stars fundraiser Saturday, March 7, at the Accelerated Center. She will also serve as the
show’s stage manager.
Ms. Cone got called into action for the opening and closing numbers — the understudy who got her
big break, so to speak — when District 34 School Board Member Cathe Russe’s original dance
partner relocated to Texas. Ms. Cone and Ms. Russe will hit the dance floor as a team for GEF’s
Dancing With the Local Stars group performances, while Ms. Russe will perform with partner Paul
Meyers of Ballroom Dance Center in Northfield for the pairs competition.
These three individuals now comprise Team Cone/Russe/Meyers, and they are currently in a
competition with the 11 other Dancing With the Local Stars teams for the People’s Choice trophy.
People’s Choice goes to the dance team that receives the most dollar votes between now and March
7.
You can help Ms. Cone and her team win this portion of the GEF’s Dancing With the Local Stars
competition by either voting with your dollars online: http://www.gef34.org, or placing your dollars
(in any denomination) in Ms. Cone’s cash collection jar, located in the Hoffman School office.
$1 = 1 vote, so as they say in Chicago, vote early and often!
You can check out preparations for the event at GEF’s Dancing With the Local Stars
Facebook page: http://tinyurl.com/GEFDWTLS.
Memory Book Cover
CO N TEST
Once again we are having a contest for the front and back
covers of the 2014-2015 Memory Book.
Please draw on a sheet of 8 1/2” x 11” paper using black ink
or a fine point black marker for your design. There must be
a 1/4” border around the edge of your paper. The front
cover must have the year
2014-2015 and HOFFMAN SCHOOL
incorporated into the design. Please print your name neatly on
the back. All drawings are due in the office by Friday,
February 27. Covers will be selected on Monday, March 2 and
submitted for printing. Have fun with this project! If you
have any questions, please see Mrs. Schober or Mr. Walther.
THANK YOU!
☺
OUTDOOR RECESS PROCEDURES . . . . .
The benefits of an outdoor recess are many and Hoffman
makes every effort to see that all of our students go
outdoors every day.
Children are able to exercise,
socialize and experience a variety of activities with
friends and this all helps to enhance their learning
experience. Starting the afternoon after a time of fresh
air definitely improves learning, alertness, and overall productivity.
Please make sure your children are dressed appropriately for outdoor play. In cold weather,
boots, mittens or gloves, warm jackets, snow pants, hats and scarves are a must. If your child
wears boots to school, please remember to send in shoes for them to use during physical
education. The wind chill factor must be zero or below or it must be too wet or raining before
we cancel outdoor recess. The children are out approximately 20 minutes.
We are often presented with requests for children to remain indoors at recess generally as a
result of allergies or as part of a recovery from illness. If it is necessary for your child to be
indoors at recess a note from the doctor will be required. We appreciate your support
and cooperation with our recess procedure.
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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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HOFFMAN SCHOOL DAILY SCHEDULE
7:55 am
Instruction begins for all students
7:45 am
Teachers greet students and walk them to their
classrooms.
7:40 am
Students should be arriving on school grounds at this time
Students are expected to be in their class line ready to be picked up by their
teacher promptly each day at 7:45 am.
Students arriving after 7:55 am are considered tardy.
Thank you so very much for helping your child to start their school day on time!
10 Steps to Keep Ahead of Head Lice
1) Watch for signs of head lice, such as frequent head scratching, flaky or irritated scalp, scabs, or the presence of nits. Anyone can get lice, mainly from direct head-­‐to-­‐head contact or possibly by sharing hats, brushes, beds, pillows, towels, etc. 2) Check all household members and close contacts for lice and nits (lice eggs) at least once a week. 3) Be sure not to confuse nits with hair debris (i.e., dandruff, hair spray droplets, or hair casts). Nits are yellowish-­‐white, oval-­‐shaped, and are attached at an angle to the side of the hair shaft. 4) Consult a pharmacist, physician, or school nurse before applying pesticides or other lice treatments. If anyone to be treated is pregnant or nursing, has allergies, asthma, or has nits in the eyebrows or lashes, contact your physician. Never use a pesticide or lice treatment on or near the eyes. 5) Consider all of your treatment options. Remember, lice-­‐killing products are pesticides and must be used with caution. If you choose alternative methods, they may not have been studied thoroughly enough to determine long-­‐term outcomes. The most effective and safe alternative is manual removal by combing. 6) Remove all nits. Separate hair sections and remove nits with a lice comb, baby safe scissors, or your fingernails. 7) For lice treatment, follow package directions carefully. Use the products over the sink, not in the tub! 8) Wash bedding and all recently worn clothing in hot water and dry in high heat for at least 30 minutes. Combs and brushes should be soaked in hot water (not boiling) for 10 minutes. 9) Avoid lice sprays! Vacuuming is the safest and best way to remove lice or fallen hairs with attached nits from furniture, rugs, stuffed animals, and car seats. 10) Notify your child’s school, camp, child-­‐care provider, play partners, and neighborhood parents. Check for lice on a regular basis. PLEASE SHARE YOUR OPINIONS THROUGH PARENT SURVEY
Parents have a unique opportunity to provide feedback to their school through the Illinois 5Essentials Survey.
This survey was designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child's school. As a
parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school
effectiveness.
Please complete the survey today for each school where you have a student enrolled. The survey is only open
throughMarch 13, 2015.
The information gathered will be used by the schools and the District to help identify areas of strength and
areas for improvement. The identity of respondents and their survey responses will be kept completely
confidential.
The survey is not long and should only take about 10 minutes to complete.
For more information about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey, or to view 2014 Reports, please
visit https://illinois.5-essentials.org. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 5Essentials Client
Services at 1-866-440-1874 [email protected].
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COMPARTA SUS OPINIONES MEDIANTE LA ENCUESTA PARA LOS PADRES DE FAMILIA
Los padres de familia tienen una oportunidad especial de expresar sus comentarios sobre la escuela con la Encuesta
5Essentials para Illinois. Esta encuesta fue diseñada para generar una imagen detallada del funcionamiento interno
de la escuela de su hijo/a. Como padre de familia, esta oportunidad le permitirá compartir sus opiniones acerca de
los elementos importantes de la eficacia de la escuela.
Responda hoy esta encuesta respecto a cada escuela en la que tenga inscritos a sus hijos. Estará abierta solo hasta
el 13 de marzo de 2015.
Las escuelas y el Distrito usarán la información que se reúna para ayudarles a identificar las áreas de fortaleza y las
áreas que necesitan mejorar. La identidad de los encuestados así como las respuestas a la encuesta se mantendrán
en estricta confidencialidad.
La encuesta no es larga y responderla solo debe tomar alrededor de 10 minutos.
Cuando usted vaya a la página web, la información en las primeras páginas está en Inglés. Por favor siga estas
instrucciones para que pueda ver la encuesta en Español:
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Oprima “Start Here” debajo de “Parent Survey”
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En el área “*County”, empiece a escribir “co” y seleccione “Cook”
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En el área “*School”, empiece a escribir el nombre de la escuela y seleccione “Henking Elem School”
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Oprima “Login”
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Seleccione “Español” debajo de “*Language”
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Oprima “Submit”
Para obtener más información sobre la encuesta de 5Essentials de Illinois, o para ver 2014 informes, por favor
visitehttps://illinois.5-essentials.org. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, por favor póngase en contacto con
5Essentials atención al cliente al 1-866-440-1874 o [email protected].
January 23, 2015
Dear Hoffman Family,
On Saturday, March 21, 2015 Hoffman School will be hosting a special Dodgeball for
Diabetes event!
Our fifth Dodgeball for Diabetes event is an exciting service opportunity and fund-raising
effort for the American Diabetes Association (ADA) that teaches students the benefits of
making healthy life choices, including getting daily exercise and eating nutritious foods.
Diabetes is a chronic disease that impairs the body’s ability to use food properly. Insulin is a
hormone produced in the pancreas that is necessary for the body to convert food into
energy. In people with diabetes, either the pancreas doesn’t make insulin, the body cannot
use the insulin properly, or both. Without insulin, glucose (sugar) – the body’s main energy
source – builds up in the blood. Nearly one child in every 400 develops diabetes.
Only Hoffman School students are invited to participate in this special event to raise funds
to help the ADA accomplish the mission – to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the
lives of all those affected by the disease. The programs and research supported by the ADA
help more than 23 million people living with diabetes today.
Interested students are asked to organize themselves into a team of 6 members who will
play Dodgeball in a tournament format against other students of the same gender and grade
level. Please read the attached registration form carefully, and turn in your team’s
application and registration fee of $60.00 before Friday, March 6, 2015. Proceeds will be
donated to the American Diabetes Association. Checks for registration may be made out to
Hoffman School.
We are delighted to provide this unique opportunity for our students! If you should have any
questions, please contact me at your convenience.
Sincerely,
Mark Walther
Principal
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL
DODGEBALL FOR DIABETES PARTICIPANTS
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2015
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Thank you for participating in Hoffman School’s Dodgeball for Diabetes event!
We are looking forward to a great day of fun for a very meaningful cause!
1. ALL teams must be checked in at the designated time WITH their ADULT
leader or coach – no exceptions.
2. The adult leader or coach must stay with their team at all times.
3. TENTATIVE CHECK-IN SCHEDULE
A. Grade 3 Boys and Girls
B. Grade 4 Boys and Girls
C. Grade 5 Boys and Girls
7:00 am – 8:00 am
10:00 am – 11:00 am
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
4. Players must be dressed appropriately including proper gym/tennis shoes.
5. TENTATIVE Tournament Schedule
A. Grade 3 Boys and Girls
B. Grade 4 Boys and Girls
C. Grade 5 Boys and Girls
8:00 am – 10:30 am
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
6. Please review the attached rules – you will be expected to follow them safely!
7. Lunch will be provided for all interested participants and spectators from
11:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Cafeteria. $2.50 Lunch includes pizza or hot dog
with fruit, vegetables, and drink.
Questions? Please call Mr. Walther, Mr. Hoeft, Mr. Russell, or Ms. Pagone at
847/998-5040.
Thanks again for helping to make this a wonderful event!
Hoffman Dodgeball for Diabetes
Tournament Official Rules
NADA RULES
The Hoffman Dodgeball for Diabetes rules are in line with the NADA (National Amateur Dodgeball
Association) rules set for on their website http://www.dodgeballusa.com/rules.html. Some changes
have been made in order to accommodate different team sizes, as well as some rules have been
eliminated (no substitutions or timeouts).
ADULT SUPERVISION
Each Team must have a minimum of 1 parent/coach that will stay with and supervise the team the
entire time the players are at Hoffman School.
THE TEAM & TOURNAMENT
Teams will be made up of 6 players. Five(5) players will compete on a side. There will be six
divisions.
DIVISIONS: 3rd Grade Boys, 3rd Grade Girls, 4th Grade Boys, 4th Grade Girls, 5th Grade Boys, 5th Grade
Girls. The round robin tournament will determine the seeding for a single elimination bracket
tournament.
3rd Grade Division
Division
7:00-8:00 A.M. check-in
check-in
8:00-10:30 A.M. tournament
tournament
4th Grade Division
5th Grade
10:00-11:00 A.M. check-in
12:30-1:30 P.M.
11:00-1:00 P.M. tournament
1:30-3:30 P.M.
THE FIELD
The playing field is a rectangle, divided into two (2) equal sections by a center-line and attack-lines
approximately 3m from, and parallel to the centerline.
MEASUREMENTS: Approximately 50’ x 22’ – Similar to a volleyball court.
THE GAME
The object of the game is to eliminate all opposing players by getting them "OUT". This may be
done by:
1. Hitting an opposing player with a LIVE thrown ball thrown below the shoulders.
2. Catching a LIVE ball thrown by your opponent before it touches the ground.
Definition: LIVE: A ball that has been thrown and has not touched anything, including the
floor/ground, another ball, another player, official or other item outside of the playing field (wall,
ceiling, etc)
If a player is hit in the head with a LIVE ball, the player will not be eliminated. The player that threw
the ball will also NOT be eliminated and no penalty will be given.
BOUNDARIES
During play, all players must remain within the boundary lines. Players may leave the boundaries
through their end-line only to retrieve stray balls. They must also return through their end-line. If a
player exits the field anywhere other than their end-line, they are eliminated. If a player dodges a
ball to the side or jumps backwards off the court while dodging, they are eliminated.
THE OPENING RUSH
Game begins by placing the dodgeballs along the center line – three (3) on one side of the center
hash and three (3) on the other. Players then take a position behind their end line. Following a
signal by the official, teams may approach the centerline to retrieve the balls. This signal officially
starts the contest. Teams may only retrieve the three (3) balls to their right of the center hash. Once
a ball is retrieved it must be taken behind the attack-line before it can be legally thrown.
TIMING AND WINNING A GAME
The first team to legally eliminate all opposing players will be declared the winner. A 90 second time
limit has been established for each contest. If neither team has been eliminated at the end of the 90
seconds, the team with the greater number of players remaining will be declared the winner. In the
event that there is an even number of players on the court, a sudden death overtime period will be
played. The team that eliminates an opposing player first will be declared the winner.
5-SECOND VIOLATION
In order to reduce stalling, a violation will be called if a team in the lead controls all six (6) balls on
their side of the court for more than 5 seconds. This also applies to tied teams. More details can be
found in the NADA Rule Book
Officials
All decisions made by the official are final. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Hoffman Dodgeball for Diabetes
Registration Form
Saturday March 21, 2015
Division (Please check one)
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3 Grade Boys 
4th Grade Boys 
5th Grade Boys 
3rd Grade Girls 
4th Grade Girls 
5th Grade Girls 
Team Name:___________________________
Parent Coach/Supervisor:________________
1.__________________________________________
Emergency
Parent/Guardian
2.__________________________________________
Participant’s
Name
Contact Phone #
Signature
3.__________________________________________
1.
4.__________________________________________
5.__________________________________________
2.
6.__________________________________________
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5.
6.
Team Registration: $60.00 for the entire team.
Proceeds
benefit
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Association
Payment:
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Payment: Cash 
Check 
(Please make checks payable to Hoffman School)
Please fill out the entire form or six separate forms and place with
money in an envelope. Return the envelope to one of your Hoffman
Physical Education Teachers by Friday, March 6.
*ALL TEAMS MUST ARRIVE WEARING THE SAME COLOR T-SHIRT*
23 enero 2015
Padres de Familia:
El sábado, 21 de marzo 2015 la Escuela Hoffman va a tener un evento especial- ¡Dodgeball
para la Diabetes!
Nuestro quinto evento de Dodgeball para la Diabetes es una oportunidad emocionante para
servir y recaudar fondos para la Asociación Americana de Diabetes(ADA) que enseña a los
estudiantes los beneficios de tomar decisiones saludables, incluyendo hacer ejercicio
diariamente y comer alimentos nutritivos.
La diabetes es una enfermedad crónica que afecta la capacidad del cuerpo para usar la comida
adecuadamente. La insulina es una hormona producida en el páncreas que es necesario para
el cuerpo para convertir los alimentos en energía. En las personas con diabetes, el páncreas
no produce insulina o el cuerpo no puede usar la insulina adecuadamente, o ambos. Sin
insulina, la glucosa (azúcar)- la fuente principal de energía- se acumula en la sangre. Casi uno
en cada 400 niños desarrollan la diabetes.
Sólo los estudiantes de la Escuela Hoffman están invitados a participar en este evento especial
para recaudar fondos para ayudar a la ADA cumplir su misión- prevenir y curar la diabetes y
mejorar las vidas de todos los afectados por la enfermedad. Los programas e investigaciones
apoyadas por la ADA ayudan a más de 23 millones de personas viviendo con diabetes hoy en
día.
Se les pide a los estudiantes interesados de organizarse en equipos de 6 miembros que
jugarán Dodgeball en un torneo contra los otros estudiantes del mismo género y grado. Por
favor lea la hoja de inscripción adjunta con cuidado y devuelva la solicitud del equipo y la cuota
de $60.00 antes del viernes, 6 de marzo 2015. Los ingresos serán donados a la Asociación
Americana de Diabetes. Los cheques de inscripción pueden hacerse a Hoffman School.
¡Estamos encantados de proveer esta oportunidad única para nuestros alumnos! Si tiene
alguna pregunta, por favor póngase en contacto conmigo a su conveniencia.
Sinceramente,
Mark Walther
Director
INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE PARA TODOS
LOS PARTICIPANTES DE “DODGEBALL” POR DIABETES
SÁBADO, 21 DE MARZO, 2015
POR FAVOR LEEA CUIDADOSAMENTE
¡Gracias por participar en el evento Dodgeball de la Escuela Hoffman a favor de la Diabetes!
¡Estamos esperando tener un día de mucha diversión a nombre de una causa muy
significativa!
8. TODOS los equipos deben de registrarse en el horario designado CON sus líderes o
entrenadores ADULTOS – no excepciones.
9. El líder adulto o entrenador debe de permanecer con su equipo a todas horas.
10.
HORARIO TENTATIVO DE REGISTRO
A. Grado 3o Niños y Niñas
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
B. Grado 4o Niños y Niñas
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
C. Grado 5o Niños y Niñas
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
11.Los jugadores deben de vestirse apropiadamente incluyendo zapatos para el
gimnasio/zapatos tenis.
12.
Horario TENTATIVO del Tornam ento
A. Grade 3o Niños y Niñas
8:00 AM –10:30 AM
B. Grade 4o Niños y Niñas
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
C. Grade 5o Niños y Niñas
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
13.¡Por favor revise las reglas adjuntas – Se espera que ustedes las sigan de una manera
segura!
14.El almuerzo será proporcionado para todos los participantes interesados y los
espectadores de las 11:00 AM a la 1:00 PM en la Cafetería. El almuerzo tiene un
costo de $2.50 e incluye pizza o hot dog con frutas, vegetales, y un jugo
¿Preguntas? Favor de llamar a: Mr. Walther, Mr. Hoeft, Mr. Russell, or Miss Pagone al
847/998-5040.
¡Muchas Gracias de nuevo por ayudar a llevar a cabo este maravilloso evento!
Reglas Oficiales del Torneo Hoffman Dodgeball para la
Diabetes
REGLAS “NADA”
Las Reglas del Tornamento Dodgeball de Hoffman para la Diabetes se encuentran en Internet junto con las de la Asociación
Nacional de Aficionados del Dodgeball (NADA, por sus siglas en Ingles), el sitio establecido en Internet:
http://www.dodgeballusa.com/rules.html. Algunos cambios se han hecho a fin de acomodar diferentes tamaños de equipos,
así como también algunas reglas han sido eliminadas (no substituciones o descansos)
SUPERVISION POR ADULTOS
Cada Equipo debe tener como mínimo un padre/entrenador que permanecerá y supervisara el equipo y a los jugadores el
tiempo completo en la Escuela Hoffman.
EL EQUIPO Y EL TORNEO
Los equipos se compondrán hasta de 6 jugadores. Cinco (5) jugadores competirán al lado. Habrá seis divisiones.
DIVISIONES: Niños y Niñas de 3er Grado, Niños y Niñas de, 4º, Niños y Niñas de 5º Grado. El Grupo del Torneo “Round Robin”
determinara la eliminación del Grupo del Torneo “Bracket” pasando así al siguiente nivel.
División 3rd Grado
7:00-8:00 A.M. Registrarse
8:00-10:30 A.M. Torneo
División 4o Grado
10:00-11:00 A.M. Registrarse
11:00-1:00 P.M. Torneo
División 5o Grado
12:30-1:30 P.M. Registrarse
1:30-3:30 P.M. Torneo
LA CANCHA
La cancha del juego es un rectángulo dividido en dos (2) secciones iguales con una línea al centro y unas líneas de ataque
paralelas a la línea que miden aproximadamente 3m paralelas a la línea del centro.
MEDICIONES: Aproximadamente 50’ x 22’ – Similar a una cancha de voleibol.
EL JUEGO
El objetivo del juego es el de eliminar a todos los jugadores del equipo opuesto, sacándolos, del juego, esto se hace de la
siguiente manera:
1. Pegarle a un jugador opuesto con una pelota ACTIVA tirándola por debajo de los hombros.
2. Capturar la pelota ACTIVA que tiro el equipo oponente antes de que la pelota toque el piso.
Definición: ACTIVA: Una pelota que ha sido lanzada y no ha tocado nada, incluyendo el piso/otra pelota, otro jugador, un
oficial u otro artículo que este fuera de la cancha (pared, techo, etc.)
Si a un jugador se le pega en la cabeza con una pelota ACTIVA, el jugador no será eliminado. El jugador que tiró la pelota NO
será eliminado y no se le anotará “penalty”.
LÍMITES
Durante el juego, todos los jugadores deben permanecer entre las líneas limites. Los jugadores pueden salir de los limites de
la cancha a través de su línea final solo para recuperar pelotas perdidas. Deben de regresar a través del final de la línea. Si un
jugador sale de la cancha en cualquiera de su línea final, será eliminado. Si un jugador esquiva una pelota de un lado o
brinca hacia atrás de la cancha mientras esta esquivando la pelota, también será eliminado.
LA PRISA DE APERTURA
El juego empieza al colocar las pelotas a lo largo de la línea del centro – tres (3) en un lado del centro y tres en el otro. Los
jugadores entonces toman una posición atrás de la línea. Siguiendo la señal del Oficial, los equipos se acercan a la línea del
centro para obtener las pelotas. Con esta señal oficialmente se empieza el juego.
Los equipos solo recuperan las tres (3) pelotas para su lado derecho del centro. Una vez que la pelota es obtenida debe de
ser tomada atrás de la línea de ataque antes que pueda ser lanzada oficialmente.
MEDIR EL TIEMPO Y GANAR EL JUEGO
El primer equipo que legalmente elimina a todos los jugadores opuestos será declarado el ganador. Se ha establecido un
tiempo limitado de 90 segundos para cada concurso. Si ninguno de los equipos ha sido eliminado al final de los 90
segundos, el equipo con la mayoría de jugadores será declarado el ganador. En caso de que hayan quedado jugadores en
números pares en la cancha, jugaran un periodo de (1) minuto más. El equipo que elimine a un jugador del equipo opuesto
será declarado el ganador.
5-SEGUNDA VIOLACIÓN
A fin de reducir estancamiento, se producirá una violación si un equipo líder controla seis (6) pelotas de su lado de la cancha
por más de 5 segundos. Esto también se aplica a equipos que hayan empatado. Pueden encontrar mas detalles en el manual
de Reglas de NADA.
Oficiales
Todas las decisiones que el oficial tome son finales. NO EXCEPCIONES.
Hoffman Dodgeball para Diabetes
Formulario/Inscripción
Sábado Marzo 21, 2015
División (Por favor marque uno)
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3 Grado Niños 
4o Grado Niños 
5o Grade Niños 
3er Grado Niñas 
4o Grado Niñas 
5o Grado Niñas 
Nombre/Equipo:___________________________
Padre Entrenador/Supervisor:________________
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Participante
Número Teléfono
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Pago: Efectivo 
Cheque 
(Favor de dirigir los cheques a la Escuela Hoffman)
Favor de llenar todo el formato o seis formas separadas ponga el dinero
en un sobre. Devuelve el sobre a uno de los maestros de Educación
Física en Hoffman a más tardar el viernes 6 de Marzo del 2015.
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Sign Up Date Extended!
It’s not too late to join the fun!
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event benefiting our schools and our kids! Up to 20% of all event sales
will be donated back to us, so get ready to have fun!
Every guest is an artist and leaves with their own masterpiece to take
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purchase there!
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Arrival Time: 6:30 - 6:45pm/Painting to start around 7:00 pm.
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Improv Class Registration
After School Right Here at Hoffman! Sponsored by the HE/HO PTA
Thursdays 2:30-3:15 PM
Improv Training is ‘LIFE SKILLS’ Training. This program is not only for kids who want to be
actors; theatrical training for children has been proven to:
Build self-­‐confidence. Develop critical listening skills and enhance verbal skills. Promote critical thinking. Produce greater empathy for others as a result of character work. Increase the capacity for peaceful conflict resolution as students learn to negotiate within scene work. Teach teamwork while students work as an ensemble. Be A LOT of fun! Thursdays: March 5-May 28 (NO CLASS MARCH 12 DUE TO CONFERENCES)
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Students***Free Professional Improv Show for Entire Family ***See Our Website for More Info!
Return this portion and your check for $113 payable to The Laughing Academy to Hoffman’s
office.
Student Name ____________________________________ Grade ______ Teacher
______________
Parent’s Name_______________________________________________________
Email _______________________________________________________________
Cell Phone: ___________________________ Alternate Phone:
________________________________
“La Academia de Risas” Registro
Clases de improvisación/comedia y de rendimiento teatral.
Despues de la escuela aqui mismo en Hoffman! Patronizado por HE/HO PTA
Jueves de 2:30 a 3:15
Entrenamiento de improvisación es una buena manera para aprender habilidades para la “VIDA”.
Este programa no es solo para niños que quieren ser actores si no tambien para...
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
construir confianza en sí mismo.
desarrollar habilidades criticas de comportamiento.
mejorar las habilidades de communicación verbal. producir una mayor empatía por los demas como resultado del trabajo de personajes. aumentar la capacidad de negociar durante conflictos. Los estudiantes aprenden a negogiar durante el trabajo en las escenas. 6. aprender a trabajar en equipo mientras los estudiantes trabajan en conjunto durante escenas.
jueves: Marzo 5 – Mayo 28 $113
Cada clase tambien encluye: Presentacion el ultimo dia de clases, oportunidades para los estudiante
asistir a practicas especiales, y Presentaciones gratis para toda la familia por improvizadores
profesionales! Para mas informacion visite nuestra pagina de web (mostrado abajo).
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Favor de regresar la parte baja del formulario junto con su cheque a la oficina de Hoffman.
Haga su cheque hacia “THE LAUGHING ACADEMY”.
Nombre de estudiante (HO) __________________________________ Grado __________
Nombre de padre_______________________________________________________
Numero Celular ___________________________ Numero
alternativo___________________________
Correo electronico _________________________________