Hoffman News

The Week of December 3rd, 2018

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Interview with Ms. Stewart

By: Alyssa

Our school reporter, Alyssa, spent some time with the principal of Hoffman School, Ms. Selene Stewart. In her interview, Alyssa explores why Ms. Stewart wanted to become a principal, as well as how the 2018-19 school year has gone so far.

Alyssa: Hello, today I’m here with Miss Stewart, our principal. First question, why did you want to become a principal?

Ms. Stewart: Well, first I was a teacher and I enjoyed teaching so much that I felt that if I could be a principal, then I could help the teachers in the school and I could help all the kids in the school. So it was like teaching with a much bigger group.

Alyssa: What did you do before you were a principal, not only as a teacher, but did you have any other jobs besides teaching?

Ms. Stewart: Well, right before I was a principal, I was an assistant principal for four years. Before that I was a mentor, which is someone who helps new teachers, and then I was a teacher before that. Then, before I started teaching, I was actually teaching karate to little kids, and I liked that so much that I decided to get my teaching degree and do that.

Alyssa: Let's switch gears. Why did you decide to give the buses assigned seats?

Ms. Stewart: We're eventually going to have all the buses with assigned seats, and so I just have to do one at a time because it takes some time to tell everybody their seat and get everybody settled. So, little by little, I have a team of teachers who are helping to make all the assigned seats for all the buses, and as they finish we’ll be calling those groups to the multipurpose room and giving out their assigned seats.

Alyssa: One final question, what do you like most about being a principal this school year?

Ms. Stewart: Well, it’s been a fun year, as I think you know. I have had meetings with teachers and they say they have had a really good time teaching their students this year and they feel like they have had a lot of support from other teachers, a lot of good resources that they can use, a lot of fun activities. I feel like everything is working the way it should!

Alyssa: Thank you very much for your time. Now, for the rest of the news!

School News

Safety Issues at Recess

Our School Reporters speak with Mr. Adkisson to discuss safety during recess as we enter the winter months.

They cover a lot of important ground during this interview, so make sure you stick around for the entire conversation.

Around Town

Misericordia Bakery

By: Lindsey

Community reporter Lindsey was around town this week, interviewing the manager of Misericordia Bakery. We thank them very much for all of the work they do, as well as their cooperation with this story.

Lindsey: Hello Hoffman Hornets! I’m here at Misericordia bakery and I’m going to interview their manager.

Lindsey: So, can you tell us what Misericordia is?

Manager: Misericordia is a home for adults and children with developmental disabilities. We provide them with housing, nursing, training, and job opportunities. For a whole spectrum of people with developmental disabilities.

Lindsey: Cool. So, is there a specific reason that you chose Glenview as your location?

Manager: Well, we have a lot of families that are involved in Misericordia out here, and some families that live in the area were generous enough to help us get the resources to open up this place. We saw that this spot was available and thought that it would be a good spot. A nice corner store. That’s kind of how we got here.

Lindsey: So, how long have you been working with Misericordia?

Manager: I have been working at Misericordia about eight years.

Lindsey: Wow. And, what was the reason that you joined?

Manager: I started working here because I wanted to be doing a job where I was doing some good at the end of each day instead of just getting a paycheck for it.

Lindsey: That's great. So, what kind of products do you sell and where do you make them?

Manager: We sell all kinds of stuff here. We have cookies, breads, brownies, muffins, croissants, cakes. It’s all made at our campus at Misericordia by our bakeries, our bakers our resident bakers, the people who live there, and also by our volunteers.

Lindsey: So, if you’d like to check it out, Misericordia is on the corner of Glenview Road and Waukegan. Thanks for watching!

Sports

Player of the Week:

By: Anthony and Logan

Hey Hoffman Hornets, Anthony here with this week's Player of the Week. This athlete shows that having a disability can't stop you if only you believe in yourself.

This week's athlete is Seattle Seahawks linebacker, Shaqueem Griffin. When he was born, Shaqueem's left arm hadn't fully developed. When he was four, his parents decided to amputate it. Growing up, he had a huge love for football, and he signed up for his town's house league. But his coach didn't let him play because he only had one hand. But that didn't stop him, in fact, it made him work harder.

Everyday, Shaqueem trained harder and harder. When he was in college and high school, he was instantly a football star. When he was drafted into the NFL, he was a high round pick and got drafted to the same team his brother was on - the Seattle Seahawks.

And that's the amazing life of Shaqueem Griffin. Check him out on Sunday!

Weather

Monday (12/3): there is a high of 37 and a low of 31, with mostly cloudy skies during the day and rain and snow later at night.

Tuesday (12/4): there is a high of 31 and a low of 23. Snow showers in the morning.

Wednesday (12/5): expect mostly cloudy skies with a high of 27 and a low of 19.

Thursday (12/6): expect cloudy skies in the morning and snow showers at night. There is the same high of 27 and the same low of 19.

Friday (12/7): there is a high of 23 in the morning with mostly sunny skies and a low of 15.

Saturday (12/8): there is a mix of sun and clouds in the morning with a high of 24 and a low of 18.

Sunday (12/9): it will be partly sunny in the morning and a high of 25 and a low of 20 at night.

Book of the Week

"Bob" by Wendy Mass & Rebecca Stead

Returning to her Gran’s house in Australia after five years, Livy suddenly realizes she’s forgotten something, or someone, really important.

Bob, a short, greenish creature dressed in a chicken suit, didn’t forget Livy, or her promise, and he’s been hiding in a closet like she told him to ever since she left. He can’t remember who he is, where he came from, or if he even has a family. But five years ago Livy promised she would help him find his way back home. Now it’s time to keep that promise.

Clue by clue, Livy and Bob will unravel the mystery of where Bob comes from, and discover the kind of magic that lasts forever.

Did you know...

By: Siya

...the first oranges were not orange, they were green

...there's only one letter that does not appear in any US state name: Q

...the longest english word is 189,819 letters long!

...in Switzerland, it is illegal to own a guinea pig

...snakes can predict hurricanes

...the strongest muscle in the body is the human tongue

Meme of the Week

This week's meme is brought to you, once again, 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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