Back to School: Hoover School

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Several new initiatives are underway at the Hoover School, according to a press release sent out by Superintendent Joe Casey:

• The daily math instructional block will be increased from 80 to 90 minutes.
• Added level of technology with nine classrooms having SmartBoard systems and an increased focus on integrating technology into the curriculum.
• Co-taught models in grades 1-5 to further support Meeting the Needs of All Learners.
• Integrating the Responsive Classroom Morning Meetings in K, 1 and 2 to assist students in their transition from home to school as well as infusing social, behavioral and academic skills to be used throughout the entire day.
• The Hoover Garden has donated approximately twenty gallons of vegetables to the Melrose Food Pantry as well as donating flowers to local nursing homes.

Hoover School Principal Dr. Dennet Sidell could not be reached before publication.

New Hoover Teachers

• Nadine Feraco, Special Education Teacher
• Kristen Lacount, Kindergarten Teacher
• Elizabeth Wendt, part-time psychologist, part-time Educational Team Facilitator