Progress Reports: 1st Trimester Progress Reports will be available/issued on Wednesday, October 25th.
Parent/Teacher Conferences: We will be conducting our 1st trimester Parent/Teacher conferences in person on Thursday, October 26th. Please see below for the schedule:
Grades K-4: 4:00pm-5:30pm
Grades 5-8: 5:00pm-6:30pm
Specialists: 4:30pm-6:00pm
Please be on the lookout for more information from your student’s teacher or grade level team in regard to scheduling an appointment if you have not already received it.
HUNKING THEME OF THE MONTH: For the month of October we will be embracing the theme of Respect! This month staff will be on the lookout for students who consistently show respect for themselves, others, and our school.
I’d also like to state that while we are celebrating these themes monthly, that does not mean that when the month is over that we should stop paying attention to the values. September was the theme of kindness, but it is our expectation here at Hunking that our whole school community practice kindness each and every day. Please treat others the way that you would like to be treated whether you are in class, at lunch, at recess, or even outside of school. The same goes for respect and every other theme that we will celebrate this school year. I appreciate everyone coming together to promote doing the right thing. Thank you!
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS:
The annual WALK FOR PEACE for the Haverhill Community is being held on Sunday, Oct. 15 from 1 – 5 pm. The 1.5 mile walk takes place from 1 – 2 pm and is followed by the Hispanic Heritage Celebration in G.A.R. park and the Citizen’s Center. This is a FREE event and will include food, music, activities and more after the walk. Please join us in this wonderful community event sponsored by the Latino Coalition, Haverhill VIP, YWCA, UTEC and the Haverhill Police Dept.
ML News
Welcome from the ML team at Hunking.
My name is Michelle Saab, I am a ML teacher at Hunking working with grades 5, 6 and 7. I am married with 4 children, ranging from 4th grade to High schoolers and have a little dog named Fluffy. I enjoy reading, cooking, running, and spending time with my family. I love working with Multilingual Learners and watching them make gains throughout the year both in English proficiency and academically in content areas.
My name is Josi Clark, I am a ML teacher at Hunking and this year I am working with grades 1, 3 and 4. I am originally from Brazil and I have been living in the US for 20 years. Teaching and learning languages is definitely my passion. I also enjoy learning about other cultures. I love spending time with my family and my dear dog Bubba.
Hi My name is Maria Synodinos, I am a ML teacher at Hunking school and I am working with grades 6th and 8th. I am originally from Athens Greece and I have studied in the U.S.A. and Paris, France . I have traveled to numerous countries in Europe and South America. I love teaching and Learning different languages.
My name is Courtney Dickson, and I am an ML teacher at Hunking for Kindergarten- 2nd grade. I grew up on Martha’s Vineyard and have been lucky enough to live in multiple states before coming to teach in Haverhill. Before becoming an ML teacher, I was a kindergarten teacher. I love working with the ML population and enjoy teaching them English as they continue developing their first language.
What we do: You might be wondering what the ESL/ ML Program is, and why your child was invited to be a part of it. When you entered the district, you filled out a Home Language Survey as required by the state. There are two important questions in this survey. If you answered ‘yes’ to either of the questions: Does your child speak another language other than English? Does anyone in the child’s home speak a language other than English? Then we are required to give your child the language screener test to see if your child qualifies for ESL/ML support services. If your child does qualify, you were sent a letter home in order to notify you.
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 !
WASHINGTON, DC GRADE 8:
Fall Fundraising Made Simple- Save the Dates
Busy family lives make it difficult sometimes for parents/guardians to find the time to help out. This fundraising for the Grade 8 field trip makes it possible for you to contribute in the ways that are most appropriate for your family. See the Fall Fundraising made simple to sign up! Calling all Upper School students to the Halloween Dance on October 27th and a Friyay Fun at Academy Lanes on November 24th. Don’t forget dinner/take out/dine in at Crusttown on October 18th from 5-8pm. See you there!!
- Register your student for the Grade 8 DC trip Capital Tours. Once registered, you will be able to make payments online. Don’t forget any fundraising efforts will be deducted in the spring and if you have overpaid, you will be reimbursed by the company. On line Insurance should be purchased if wanted, within 14 days after registration. Hard Copy of Registration packet– all students who register will be added to a Google Classroom for ongoing communication. Please check your student’s DC Google Classroom. Coming soon- a google survey for interested parent/guardian chaperones.
- ALL REGISTERED STUDENTS NEED TO COMPLETE THESE FORMS & RETURN to your student’s homeroom teacher (print only the language needed-English-Spanish-Portuguese). Hard copies will also be provided to homerooms. District Permission Slip AND Student Participation Contract
8th Grade DC Fundraiser Oct. 18 -English
8th Grade DC Fundraiser Oct. 18-Portuguese
8th Grade DC Fundraiser Oct. 18th-Spanish (1)
PTO NEWS:
- The Meadow Farms Fundraiser will run until October 20th! Packets should have gone home with students this week and items will be delivered in time for the holidays!
- Stop in at Crusttown Eats on October 18th from 5-8pm (eat in or take out!) to support a new business & the Hunking 8th Grade DC Trip! Reasonable prices, great food, friendly people and an outdoor dining option!
- The next PTO meeting is scheduled for October 19th! We’ll be meeting from 6:30-7:30 in the school conference room and babysitters will be available onsite! The big agenda items that we need lots of help with are the Online Auction and the Thanksgiving Feast…please join us and bring your ideas!
- The Upper School Halloween Dance is scheduled for Fri., October 27th! Grades 5-6 from 5:00-6:30pm and grades 7-8 are 7:00-8:30pm! More information to come soon!
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
HHS CTE BEGINS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS ON October 16, 2023!!
Students can apply at https://haverhill.go2cte.com/
Tours and More!
Haverhill High School
November 2nd (during school/transportation provided):
HHS tour for Hunking 8th graders
Thursday, November 16th (evening time TBD):
7th & 8th grade students & parents can attend
HHS Programs:
Classical Academy: https://hhs.haverhill-ps.org/classical-academy-3/
Application Window for Classical opens in November, date to be determined
Career Technical Education (CTE): https://cte.haverhill-ps.org/
Application window for CTE opens 10/16
Early College: https://hhs.haverhill-ps.org/early-college/
Students can begin taking Early College Classes in 10th grade!
Whittier Tech
Sunday, November 5th from 1-3 p.m. students and parents
Thursday, December 7th (TBD during school/transportation provided):
Whittier tour for Hunking 8th graders
Whittier Application Window opens 11/1
Information on Private Schools
EDUCATIONAL HAPPENINGS:
Kindergarten: Kindergarten classes had a wonderful time at our Fire Safety trip to Sacred Hearts. We all became honorary firefighters!
Parent teacher conferences are approaching on October 26th. Be on the lookout for sign ups from your child’s teacher.
Grade 5: Fifth grade families:
Please read through our clarified recess policies below and discuss with your student.
- Students may bring playground equipment with them including, but not limited to, basketballs, footballs, playground balls, jump ropes, and chalk.
- Toys are not permitted at school or recess. This includes, but is not limited to, Barbies, plushies, dolls, Beyblades, Pokemon cards, and cars.
- Costumes are also not permitted at school or recess. This includes, but is not limited to, any costume props or tails, ears, novelty hats, and masks. Please refer to the district dress code (link to dress code is at bottom of this bulletin).
Students who bring toys or costumes to recess may have them confiscated to be picked up at the end of the day from either the teacher or the office.
Grade 7 Social Studies: 7th grade students role played as the principal. They read through a variety of student statements to try and determine potential bias. This activity was in preparation for the upcoming DBQ essay. The essay requires students to analyze a variety of primary and secondary source documents.
Grade 7 Math: 7th graders are finishing up their first Module of Eureka Math on Unit Rates, Proportions and Scale Drawings! Students are excited to be working in their workbooks again – our next Module focuses on Positive and Negative Numbers!
Grade 8
Trimester I Progress will be published October 25th, which means Parent/Teacher conferences are fast approaching!
- When?
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- Thursday, October 26th
- 5:00 pm-6:30 pm
- Where?
- In-person @ Hunking 3rd Floor
- How?
- Schedule through Sign-Up Genie
*NOTE: If a parent or family would prefer a remote/virtual conference, please reach out/email teachers directly to set up a time that is convenient.
What can you do until October 25th?
- Check in with your student.
- Review Google Classrooms and School Brains with them
- Help them create a study or ‘homework’ routine to follow each day
- Teenage brains need our help with organizing and setting priorities
- Routines and teens: how you can help (don’t mind the British spellings)
- Encourage them to self-advocate by seeing or emailing teachers for help before due dates
NEWS FROM OUR NURSES: There is 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. The link to order is Covidtests.gov .
We will be starting screenings for vision and hearing in the upcoming weeks. Please make sure your child is bringing their glasses to school.
ATHLETIC NEWS:
Soccer: On Wednesday against Nettle, Boys suffered only their second loss of the season in a hard-fought, physical match. Girls won another thriller, after going down 2-0 in the first half, they dug deep and came back to win 3-2.
On Thursday at JG Whittier, Boys played a scoreless draw in which both teams had their opportunities but defense was the story of the game. Girls continued their winning run with a 1-0 victory. Kendall DiStefano was the hero, scoring the game’s only goal then closing out the 2nd half as keeper.
Want up-to-the-minute score updates, practice reminders, announcements and cancellations send straight to your phone? Join the Hunking Soccer 2023 Remind class using this link or Text @hunkings to the number 81010
Next week, Sacred Heart on Tuesday (10/17) and Consentino on Thursday (10/19). See you on the pitch!
Hunking Cross Country: As we are nearing the end of this short but fun XC season your coaches wanted to send out a friendly reminder of meet dates:
- Monday October 16, 2023 @ Winnekenni District-Wide Meet Gr. 4 & 5
- Tuesday October 17, 2023 @ Winnekenni District-Wide Meet Gr. 6-8 *NO PRACTICE for Gr. 4&5
- Tuesday October 24, 2023 Gr. 6-8 Final meet vs N.Andover & Methuen @ Winnekenni
*Transportation is provided for all meets. We try to start each meet as close to 3:30 as possible and traditionally conclude by 5:00pm.
*As always appropriate sports attire is required for meets; no jeans, crocs, etc. If students are not dressed for running they will not be allowed to participate in the meet. Lastly, students are given a XC shirt to run in and these are to be worn at the meets.
We are so grateful for each and every one of our runners and their families and we hope to see you and your athletes in the Spring Track season!
Your kiddos biggest fans,
Coaches Law, Gibbs & Molina
CLUB NEWS:
Model UN: Model UN meets every Friday after school in room 206 with Mr. Ivancic from 2:50-3:45
GSA (Gender-Sexuality Alliance): The first meeting of the GSA was postponed until Friday, October 20th. Interested students in grades 6-8 are welcome to join, but a permission slip is required.
Student Council: Student Council held their first meeting on October 10th. They are deep in the process of writing their mission statement and have committed to helping prepare for the 8th grade Halloween Dance!
S.C. 2023 meetings will take place in Room 301:
- October 24th 2:45-3:45 pm
- November 14th 2:45- 3:45 pm
- November 28th 2:45- 3:45 pm
- December 5th 2:45- 3:45 pm
- December 12th 2:45- 3:45 pm
Drama Club: The first round of auditions are upon us. On October 16 and 17 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm we will be holding auditions for Mean Girls Jr. This will be the first round of three. We are looking to cast 6 roles and have those roles cast and posted by October 20, 2023.
We still have Drama Club gear available on our website Broadway BobCats. Our schedule in posted there and has been updated up until Thanksgiving.
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 room. Please keep an eye out for a Google Classroom invitation so I can share information and Music with you.
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