ATTENDANCE: We have come to the end of September which means the end of Attendance Awareness month. We have been running a month long attendance contest while promoting why it is so important to make getting to school a priority each day.
Please stay tuned on Monday morning to find out who the winners are for this contest. There will be one winning classroom in the lower school (K-4) and one winning classroom in the upper school (5-8). The winning classrooms will receive a special breakfast for them and their families (and a couple of other special guests). This breakfast will be held next Friday, October 6th at 9am in our cafeteria. We will be sending out formal invitations next week once winners have been announced.
Please stay tuned!
HUNKING THEME OF THE MONTH: We have currently wrapped up our 1st theme of the month. We embraced kindness throughout the month of September. Next week we will be introducing our next theme (it will be introduced on Monday), and we will also hold small grade level celebration assemblies to honor the students in each grade who personified kindness throughout the month. Stay tuned to find out all of our award recipients.
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS:
From the ML team: National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements for the United States.
HAPPY HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH !
PTO NEWS:
- The read-a-thon has officially come to an end, but please remember to log any/all minutes as totals will be tallied this weekend! All of the minutes tracked and the money raised will count towards individual and classroom totals and winners will be announced next week!
- Next up, is the Meadow Farms Fundraiser from October 10th to October 20th! Packets should go home with students next week and items should be delivered in time for the holidays!
- If you’re interested in getting involved in fundraising, event planning and/or communication, please follow us on Facebook (C.D. Hunking School PTO) or reach out to HunkingPTO28@gmail.com. And mark your calendars…the next PTO meeting is scheduled for October 19th!
NEWS FROM GUIDANCE:
Meet your school counselors!
Grades 5 and 6: Sarah Petrick sarah.petrick@haverhill-ps.org
Grades 7 and 8: Terri Carney terri.carney@haverhill-ps-org
Grades 7 and 8: Are you thinking about High School (YES!!!)? Where would you like to apply? If a school other than HHS, begin your research!! Check the school of your choice’s website for deadlines.
Any questions? Need help? See Ms. Carney, 8th grade floor, room 310
OPEN HOUSES
Whittier Tech Https://whittier tech.org/the-whittier-way
Sunday, November 5th from 1-3p.m.
Haverhill High School https://hhs.haverhill-ps.org/
For 7th & 8th grade students & parents: Thursday, November 16th (time TBD)
HHS Programs:
Classical Academy: https://hhs.haverhill-ps.org/classical-academy-3/
Career Technical Education (CTE): https://cte.haverhill-ps.org/
Early College: https://hhs.haverhill-ps.org/early-college/
Information on Private Schools
What is the DCAP??
Haverhill Public Schools implemented a District Curriculum Accommodation Plan, referred to as the DCAP. The DCAP is required by Massachusetts General Law Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 71, Section 38Q1/2.
The purpose of the DCAP is the following:
- To assist general education teachers in analyzing, assessing, and accommodating diverse learners
- To highlight support services and instructional delivery options available within general education settings
- To document tiered academic and non-academic interventions available for struggling learners
- To delineate resources available to teachers in the areas of student support, mentoring, professional development, and coaching
To read more about the DCAP follow this link:
https://www.haverhill-ps.org/curriculum-department/district-curriculum-accommodation-plan-dcap/
Listed in the DCAP, beginning on page 10, are accommodations and strategies used by every teacher and support staff, at every grade level, for every student.
Additionally, in order to better align with counselor caseloads, 504 coordinator grade levels have been updated:
The 504 caseloads are as follows:
Terri Carney: K, 1st, 2nd, 7th and 8th
Sarah Petrick: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
The DCAP is being utilized to assist with 504s since many of the accommodations are already reflected in the DCAP.
EDUCATIONAL HAPPENINGS:
2nd Grade: To hype up our read a thon, our very own Mr. Betty came to Mrs. Wood’s & Mrs. Bielski’s class and read a book about kindness to go with our month’s theme. All of our students were so attentive and loved having the principal in the room reading to them.
7th Grade: Meet our adopted endangered animals! 7th grade science students have adopted six different endangered species from around the world. Soon students will research various endangered species while learning about ecosystems and how humans impact them.
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8th Grade: Want to know more about why ½ school days are important? Student’s have 3 core classes, alternating specials, and tons of fun. The 8th grade team rewards students with raffle tickets for participation, portraying the monthly theme, outstanding citizenship, leadership and more.
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ST Math News!
JiJi’s Pumpkin Patch Challenge
October 2nd – 20th
How many pumpkins can you help JiJi grow?
50 Puzzles = 1 Pumpkin
1st Place: Pumpkin Craft
2nd Place: Extra-Recess
3rd Place: Sweet Treat
Watch the pumpkin patch grow!
NEWS FROM OUR NURSES: There continues to be an uptick in Covid cases in Massachusetts. If your child tests positive, please contact the school. Children who test positive will need to remain isolated for five days and may return on day 6. If they are still testing positive on day 6, they will need to wear a mask for an additional 5 days or until testing negative. US households can order four free tests from Covidtests.gov starting September 25. The link to order is Covidtests.gov .
If your child has any medications that are needed at school such as Epipens and inhalers, please drop off the medication and forms in the health office. The Health Office needs an order from the student’s provider and parental consent for medication administration and the medication should be in the original bottle/box with a pharmacy label. If you have not yet completed the Health forms, please complete and send back to school as soon as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Health Office (978-420-1913).
Lost & Found: At the end of each month we donate clothing items left in the lost and found. We will be doing this Monday afternoon so if your child is missing something please have them check the lost and found before the end of the day Monday. If your child is missing a water bottle or lunch box, have them check the shelf in the cafe.
ATHLETIC NEWS:
Soccer: On Tuesday against Sacred Heart, both Boys and Girls played solid defense against two, tough squads. Girls scored first but ultimately lost 3-1 and the Boys game was scoreless until a heartbreaking last minute goal and lost 1-0.
On Thursday against Nettle, Girls came from behind in a thrilling 3-3 tie with Kendall DiStefano scoring two goals and Kathryn ‘KK’ Kelley finishing the comeback with a penalty kick right before the final whistle. Boys strolled to a 3-0 victory behind phenomenal goal keeping from Graydon England.
Please check the virtual schedule for any updates and upcoming games.
Hunking Cross Country: Coaches Law, Gibbs and Molina are happy to announce we have chosen the following athletes as this year’s team captains! We are proud to say these students possess not only leadership qualities, but they are respectful to peers and staff alike, self-motivated,team oriented and hard working! Please join us in congratulating:
| Girls | Boys |
| Gr.4 Keisha Katsande & Adelaide Russell | Gr.4 Theodor Thuerk & Asher Clinton |
| Gr.5 Clare Crowley | Gr.5 Leopold Thuerk |
| Gr.6 Suzanna Bisson | Gr. 6 (same as Gr.7 Captains) |
| Gr.7 Delaney Pierce & Ellie Lasonde | Gr. 7 Liam Walsh & Jax Giarusso |
| Gr. 8 Perry Inman | Gr. 8 Jake Ryan & Spencer Stokes |
Lastly, we have received our final meet date for grades 6-8. Tuesday, October 24, 2023 @ Winnekenni! All details (bussing & meet times) remain the same as all other meets.
CLUB NEWS:
Model UN: Attention all 6th- 8th grade students, the Model UN club will be meeting every Friday, Starting on the 29th of September. We welcome any new member to try this club. The club meets in Mr. Ivancic’s room,206, from 2:55-3:45. Please make sure you have a ride home.
GSA (Gender-Sexuality Alliance): The GSA will hold an interest meeting Friday, October 6th. The GSA seeks to provide a space to discuss issues that affect LGBTQ+ members of the student body and to foster community among those students. The GSA is open to students in grade 6 through 8 and a permission slip is required. While discussions at GSA meetings are confidential, parents and guardians should know that issues pertaining to gender and sexuality will be discussed. The GSA welcomes all students, including Hunking’s trans and nonbinary students, as well as straight and cisgendered allies and those who would like to become more involved in advocacy around LGBTQ+ issues. The interest meeting on Friday, October 6th will run only until 3:10 to distribute permission slips and the first full meeting will take place Friday, October 13th until 4:00.
Student Council: Thank you to everyone who is running for Student Council. We have had an amazing turnout! There are some wonderful videos which are going to make it hard to choose 3 kids per grade. On Monday & Tuesday, students will be voting in their classrooms. Just wait! Next Bobcat Bulletin we will be posting our new representatives for the Student Council.
Drama Club: Drama Club will be having meetings on Oct 3, 2023 and Oct 10, 2023 from 2:45 to 4:45. Please make sure rides are ready by 4:45 and picking up in the upper school parking lot.
On October 16th and 17th, we will be holding the first round of auditions for Mean Girls Jr., a musical adaptation of the movie, from 3-5 in the music room. Students are expected to stay till 5.
As always we are updating our website Broadway Bobcats with the most current information, as well as our Google Classroom. To gain access to the classroom students can see Mr. K or Mrs. Fairbrother.
GRIT: We are meeting on Monday, Oct 2. This is our third meeting. Due to the holiday the following Monday (Oct 9), the next meeting will be Friday, Oct. 12.
Guitar Ensemble: We are off to a great start! We will continue to meet on Thursday mornings from 8-8:30 in Mrs. Fairbrother’s Music room (143). Information will be coming out soon about our winter concert date and time so you can save the date! Reach out to Mrs. Fairbrother if you have any questions or concerns.
ODDS & ENDS:
-All students have been issued school IDs. It is required that they bring and wear their ID badges each day. These badges are also used for breakfast and lunches as well as to “swipe” on & off the bus.
-Please make sure that your student(s) are coming to school daily with a fully charged chromebook.
HPS has chosen School Device Coverage (SDC) to insure the Chromebooks that students have been issued. The cost of coverage for the year is $20 and includes accidental damage, loss, fire, and theft. As of right now, families have the option to sign up during the month of September (we will let you know if it extends). After sign up closes, only new students will be given a special code to sign up at registration. Our website explains SDC and has instructions on how to signing up online:
https://www.haverhill-ps.org/technology/device-insurance/
Qustodio: a FREE student safety, digital wellbeing platform that helps parents/guardians control their child’s access to the internet on their school issued devices. Qustodio is FREE for HPS Students/Families. More information and how to sign up for Qustodio can be found on our website at:
https://www.haverhill-ps.org/technology/athome/student-safety-and-digital-wellbeing-platform/
-Please make sure that you are sending your student(s) with a water bottle. We have a limited supply of cups and we do not have access to water fountains, only water bottle filling stations.
SCHOOL POLICIES: Please click on the link below to review Hunking policies including cell phone, dress code, and pick up & drop off procedures:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OOOIPyskLX9WyYSuAWqfyQCB0ZJZ8JFsTTgB_sNW8d4/edit?usp=sharing