Hoffman News

The Week of November 19th, 2018

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Candy for Soldiers

By: Logan

Henking and Hoffman Schools have once again participated in a special program called Candy for Veterans. Each year, students from these schools donate leftover Halloween candy to bring a smile to soldiers stationed overseas.

Logan sat down with the person responsible for organizing this great program, his mother.

Logan: How did you come up with the idea for Candy For Soldiers?

Mom: I heard an advertisement on the radio for Operation Gratitude, an organization in California that includes leftover Halloween candy in care packages sent to soldiers stationed overseas.

Logan: How many people do it with you?

Mom: We’ve been collecting at Henking and Hoffman schools for quite a few years. Over the years, many people have helped with the service projects. This year, the Lindsay family is helping by collecting and sorting the candy that is donated at Henking, while we are collecting and sorting the candy that is donated at Hoffman.

Logan: Where do you ship all the candy?

Mom: The first year we organized the collection, we shipped all of the candy to Operation Gratitude in California. However, the shipping costs were expensive. We had no idea how much candy would be donated that first year and were overwhelmed with the positive response from the families at Henking and Hoffman. The cost for shipping the candy was $500. Fortunately, different organizations in the Glenview community donated money that covered the shipping costs.

Since then, we found a local organization that accepts the candy donations and distributes the candy to soldiers who are currently serving our country over sea and veterans who previously served our country.

Logan: Finally, why Is this important to you?

Mom: [Logan’s] dad is a veteran and served in the military for years. He was also stationed overseas for a while. I’m very proud of his service and I am very grateful to all of the men and women who serve our country.

I also understand how difficult it is to be separated from your family. I think we should all do our part to support those soldiers. If getting some candy in a care package helps to keep soldiers’ spirits up, then I’m all for it. It’s the least we can do.

I also like this service project because it directly involves the kids at Henking at Hoffman. It makes me very proud to know that you and your classmates actually give up some of your Halloween candy for soldiers and veterans.

School News

Class President Interview

School reporter Sonam interiews Hoffman School's newest class President: Ohan.

Book Club in the LRC

Make sure to join the book club!

You and your friends will read the same book and share information, questions, comments, and concerns about the chosen book. The club takes place Mondays and Fridays during 5th grade recess.

So why not go down and sign up? You can speak with the president of the book club Amy P. or vice president Renee G.

Don’t forget to sign up right outside the LRC!

Thanksgiving Break!

We know you'll definitely enjoy this news: no school!

The dates that you should look forward to are November 21-23. Enjoy your days of no school, and have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Around Town

Homeless Animals: We Need Your Help

By: Lindsey, Lulu, Simi, and Siya

Hey Hoffman Hornets! Do you have a pet? Well if you do then you probably care about homeless animals. We are looking for donations to donate to the Anti Cruelty Animal shelter.

If you don’t want to donate you can HELP! Help is crucial to our success. You can help by making posters, telling your friends, contacting us and pitching in ideas. We need you! Especially with the upcoming winter, many animals are homeless already and it will be very hard for them.

We will be sending all donations directly to the animal shelter.

For any questions, contact us or Mr. P!

Dates: The fundraiser will begin Friday, November 16th, and it will end Friday, December 7th.

How to donate: There will be a jar in the front office and in the LRC. You can also personally deliver money to any of us in Mrs. Smeltekop’s fifth grade classroom. (Room 8)

Sports

Mr. Norberg and the Stanley Cup at Henking School

By: Anthony

As many of you know, the Stanley Cup made a visit to Henking School earlier this year.

Anthony sat down with PE teacher Mr. Norberg to talk about this exciting day, as well as his life in hockey.

Anthony: How did you get permission to get the Stanley Cup for a day?

Mr. Norberg: A friend of mine, Steve Richmond, who works for the player development of the Washington Capitals, it was his day with the cup, and he offered to bring it to Henking.

Anthony: Are you still involved in hockey today?

Mr. Norberg: Yes, I still am involved in hockey, and I see you sometimes at the ice rink! I coach goalies, and I am a skills coach all the way up to high school kids. I also coach high school girls.

Anthony: How did you and [Mr. Richmond] meet?

Mr. Norberg: My friend and I go way back, a long time ago, from when I was a kid. Him and I played together for a few years. Then, after high school, we played together in Canada. We actually lived together, and played together on the same line!

Anthony: When did you start playing hockey?

Mr. Norberg: When I was 12 years old. I started late. I used to get in lots of trouble though, and that’s why I started playing hockey.

Anthony: What position did you play?

Mr. Norberg: I played defense and wing. Steve was more physical than I; he used to protect me out there. He used to fix the people that weren’t nice to me, how does that sound? (laughs) He went on to playing college hockey, and he played professional. I played college, but then went on with my life to become a teacher.

For more of Anthony's interview with Mr. Norberg, check out the full interview.

Weather

Thanksgiving: High of 44 and a low of 33. Expect a mix of sun and clouds. There is a 20% chance of rain/snow in the morning and a 40% chance of rain/snow at night.

Friday (11/23): High of 43 and a low of 30. 60% chance of showers in the morning.

Saturday (11/24): High of 46 and a low of 37. Expect to see showers all day.

Sunday (11/25): High of 43 and a low of 33. Rain showers during the day and rain and snow at night

Movie of the Week

Each week, members of the Hoffman News Team will pick a Movie of the Week!

This week, Lucy and Sydney have selected, "Wonder." Here is their interview:

Sydney: Hi everyone i am Sydney and this is...

Lucy: Hi, I’m Lucy and we’re showing the movie of the week. Sydney? What is the movie?

Sydney: The movie of the week is "Wonder." Lucy, do you like the movie "Wonder?"

Lucy: Yes I do because it's sad, but it's also a very nice, creative, and funny movie. I hope all of you have read the book and watched the movie!

Sydney: Can you give us a short summary of the movie?

Lucy: Yes, I can. "Wonder" is about a boy named Auggie, who has a facial deformity and is going to middle school. It tells about adventures that he has, both good and bad, and what his siblings and friends think of his face, also.

Sydney: The actors in "Wonder" are Auggie, played by Jacob Tremblay; Nate, who is Owen Wilson; Isabel, played by Julia Roberts; and Via, who is Izabela Vidovic.

Lucy: I hope all of you read the book "Wonder". It's in the Hoffman Library!

Sydney: Goodbye everyone!

Book of the Week

"The Skeleton Tree" by Iain Lawrence

Chris and Frank may be nothing alike, but they're going to need to learn to work together if they're going to be able to survive in the Alaskan wilderness.

Check out more Book of the Weeks here.

Meme of the Week

This week's meme is brought to you by Anthony.

Have a great week, Hornets!

Staff

Thank you to the entire Hoffman News Team for their efforts.

Each member of the team dedicates his/her entire lunch and recess hour, as well as time outside of school, to contribute to the news. We are extremely lucky to have such dedicated 4th and 5th grade students in our school community.

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