3RD ANNUAL THANKSGIVING FEAST: We are only 4 short weeks away from our second Hunking Community Event! We would like you all to mark your calendars for Thursday, November 21st from 4:30-7:00pm. Over the next couple of weeks we will be sharing more details about this event, but wanted your calendars marked so that you can come share an amazing meal and fun night with our Hunking community! Some things to look forward to on this evening include:
-Great Food
-Performance by our Student Chorus
-Access to our Holiday Store
-Pie raffle
-Pie in the Face Contest
-Can drive
-A display of some student work across many areas
ANNUAL K-4 COSTUME PARADE OCTOBER 31, 2024
We are thrilled to invite all K-4 students to join in our Halloween Parade on October 31st! Students who choose to participate are asked to come to school dressed in their costumes ready to parade! Staff and students will be cheering on the fun! A friendly reminder that no full masks or costume prop weapons will be permitted. While we appreciate the wonderful support from our parents, please note that the Halloween Parade is just for students and staff to enjoy together on campus. We’re excited to celebrate with your children and make it a memorable day for all!
THEME OF THE MONTH: October’s theme of the month is RESPECT. Respect is also called esteem and is a positive feeling or deferential action shown toward someone or something considered important or held in high esteem or regard. It is valuing someone’s views and feelings even if you don’t necessarily agree with them. It is accepting them on an equal basis and giving them the same consideration you would expect yourself. Respect is important because it can help people feel safe and express themselves. Ways that you can show respect include, being kind & courteous, being polite, avoiding interrupting or causing disturbances, listening to others, and thinking before you speak. Staff will be on the lookout this month for those students who best personify this theme.
OCTOBER BREAKFAST & LUNCH MENUS
NOVEMBER BREAKFAST & LUNCH MENUS
(If the links are not working, please visit https://www.fdmealplanner.com/ and type in “Hunking” for the location.)
PTO NEWS:
- Make sure you get your Meadow Farms orders in! If you have questions, please email HunkingPTO28@gmail.com.
- The Dale Rogers Big Dog Show has returned to Bradford Common and Hunking’s NJHS students did a great job decorating their Big Dog as Beetlejuice! Make sure you stop by the gazebo on Bradford Common on Saturday from 9am-3pm to cast your vote for Hunking as the Best Dressed Dog! Other activities include the Haverhill Farmers Market (open from 9am-1pm) and the Pet Parade (at 2pm).
- The next PTO Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 7th at 5:00 in the Hunking Conference Room. Grab a friend and bring your ideas!
- Save the dates:
- PTO Meeting 11/7
- Holiday Store 11/19-11/22
- Thanksgiving Feast 11/21
NEWS FROM GUIDANCE
School Counselor: Terri Carney terri.carney@haverhill-ps.org
Work Permits: Find all the information needed to obtain a work permit here:
https://www.haverhill-ps.org/work-permit-information
8th Graders!!! High School Info
Classical Academy
Classical Academy at HHS is accepting applications!!!!
The Classical Academy seeks students who are intellectually curious, who are passionate about learning, and who want to deepen their knowledge of the arts and sciences.
Classical Application 2023_2024.docx
Career Technical Education (CTE)
HHS Career Technical Education (CTE) Program: https://cte.haverhill-ps.org/
Is accepting applications NOW!!!! Please use a parent/guardian email address. School emails do not work for the application.
Mark your calendar!!
November 1, 2024
Whittier application window opens
November 3rd, 2024
Whittier Open house from 1-4
November 7, 2024
Middle School Family Night (grades 6-8) at HHS!!! Tour HHS from 6-7:30 and get all of your questions answered! Check out the fabulous programs HHS has to offer!!!
November 12, 2024
Attention Parents of 7th grade students:
On Tuesday, November 12th, student services will be conducting the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) survey. Please click on the SBIRT link for additional information as well as a link to Opt Out on behalf of your child.
In Other News for 8th graders!
Work Permit Information: https://www.haverhill-ps.org/work-permit-information/
EDUCATIONAL HAPPENINGS:
Attention 4th Grade Parents- Students have been working hard on their “Jack-O-Who” projects! We are excited to see their final products on Wednesday, October 30th and invite you to please join us from 9:15-10:00 am on Friday, November 1st in the cafeteria as our students showcase their hard work and creativity!
7th Grade ELA—Students have started writing a narrative essay in their ELA class. The narrative essay is based on three texts from unit one of StudySync. Students could choose to write a prequel, sequel, or change the perspective of the original story. They’ve been working hard on their drafts—ask your student to share theirs with you!
8th Grade: Today the 8th graders visited Haverhill High School to tour the school and learn about the numerous programs offered to all types of learners. There were many students showing interest and displaying “Bobcat Pride.” We also recognized the winners of last month’s raffle for students who demonstrated kindness throughout the month. This month, our focus has been on showing Respect.
The 8th-grade team is excited to offer students another opportunity to “Invite a Grown-Up to Class.” On November 7, grade 8 math classes will welcome our students’ grown-ups to join us for a lesson on “Sequences of Rigid Motions.” You will find more information and links to sign up here.
Math students who have completed their i-Ready pathway working in an independent study in Algebra 1 in our “Penthouse Lounge”
NEWS FROM OUR NURSES: We will be continuing to screen 5th grade for vision. If your child wears glasses, please make sure you send them to school. If you have received a referral, please send it back as soon as possible. If your child has a physical, please send a copy to the health office so we may keep track of your child’s health needs at school.
Trick or Treating is this Saturday (October 26, 2024) in Haverhill from 5-7pm. Here are a few safety tips to keep your little princesses and monsters safe this Halloween:
- Accompany young trick-or-treaters. Children under the age of 12 should go trick-or-treating with a responsible adult.
- Carry glow sticks or flash lights, use reflective tape or stickers on costumes and bags, and wear light colors to help kids see and be seen by drivers.
- Speak with older children about Halloween safety.
- Walk on the sidewalk whenever possible.
- Practice safe crossing procedures.
- Inspect your children’s treats.
ATHLETIC NEWS:
Soccer: Congratulations to both the Boys and Girls teams on an incredible regular season! Both teams will play in a semi-final game on Monday November 4th. The location of the game will be determined based on the final seeding. I will also share the practice schedule for next week with athletes and parents on the morning announcements and on the Remind app. Stay tuned for more information!
Cross Country: Congratulations to our AMAZING Gr. 6-8 XC team on an incredible meet this week! Your hard work and dedication were on full display and we couldn’t be prouder of each and every one of you! Let’s keep up this momentum as we head into the final meet next Monday vs. Methuen and North Andover! (10/28/24) @ Winnekenni!
Bocce: The Unified Bocce Ball team will practice on Monday and Wednesday afternoons throughout the month of October from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm in the Hunking gym. Please plan to pick up your player at 4:00 pm following practice at the Hunking main entrance. All that is required for your child is a good pair of sneakers and a positive attitude! If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Langlais or Ms. Carella.
In addition, the Haverhill High School Unified Basketball Team has extended an invitation to the Hunking Unified Bocce Ball Team to come and support their game on Tuesday October 29th at 4:00 at the Haverhill High School gym. This will be their senior night which will include concessions, unified merchandise, and the opportunity to take a selfie with “Bones,” a skeleton who is the unofficial mascot of the team. Transportation for attendance at this game will not be provided but we hope to see you there to support another Unified Sport being offered in Haverhill that your athletes will be able to participate in in just a few short years!
SKI CLUB: Ski Bradford offers an after-school, six week, ski and snowboard program for students in the 3rd – 8th grade attending the Hunking & Bradford Elementary schools.
This popular program offers lessons to beginners and open skiing or snowboarding for students. The Ski Club is being offered to Hunking/Bradford on Friday nights beginning
on Friday, January 10, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The last day to register is Friday, November 15th and final payment is due by Saturday, November 23rd (sorry, no exceptions!).
Note: Transportation IS NOT provided to Hunking students. Lessons are only for Level 1 & 2 (no level 3) and lessons will be in the LEARNING AREA ONLY.
Group Pricing: Make Check Payable to: Hunking PTO
Lift Only: $220.00
Ski or Snowboard Lesson (includes chair lift): $360.00
Ski or Snowboard Rentals: $140.00
Lessons & Rentals $500.00
Helmet Rental $ 30.00
There are a limited number of spaces available so please register early and on time. If you want to sign up your child, please read & complete the entire packet that includes:
- Program Enrollment Form
- Program Guidelines
- Liability Waiver Form (each student)
- Equipment Rental Form (optional)
Please register online at https://2025-ski-club.cheddarup.com or scan the QR code below. Included on the website are enrollment & waiver forms and
you can make a payment by check or credit card. Return forms to the school office attention Hunking Ski Club (limited supply of enrollment forms at the school office).
The enrollment and liability waiver form are for Ski Bradford and must be signed for each student. By completing the enrollment form, you are consenting to have read
the program guidelines and will instruct your child to follow these rules as outlined. We look forward to welcoming your child to the ski club! Please feel free to share this information with other parents from Hunking / Bradford School.
Ski Club Coordinator Contact Information: Lisa Antolick, lisa.antolick@crl.com or M: 781-640-4212
CLUB NEWS:
Drama Club: The time has come BeetleJuice Jr. auditions are upon us, October 28th and 29th in the music room. Students can sign up for a time slot through google classroom. If no slots are available please see Mr. K or Mrs. Fairbrother. Auditions are open to all Hunking students in grades 5-8.
GRIT: The GRIT team will be attending a project adventure/ropes course field trip on Fri., Nov.1 at Gordon College. Students in the program will be bringing home permission slips and will need to pack a bagged lunch/ snack and beverages for the day. They should also dress warm as we will be in the woods all day for the activities. Any questions, reach out to the advisors-Ms Curry or Mr Schaefer. Our next meeting is Monday, Oct 28.
Chorus: Chorus is getting ready for two performances in November, the UML vs. BU Hockey game on Saturday Nov 9th and the Hunking Thanksgiving Feast! If you are interested in supporting our singing Bobcats, please see the attached flier for tickets! Any questions about these performances or Chorus, please reach out to Ms. Avalos!
NJHS: The NJHS calendar can be found here. Our group chose to create Beetle Juice to support the drama club upcoming play.
- The Dale Rogers Big Dog Show has returned to Bradford Common and Hunking’s NJHS students did a great job decorating their Big Dog as Beetlejuice! Make sure you stop by the gazebo on Bradford Common on Saturday from 9am-3pm to cast your vote for Hunking as the Best Dressed Dog! Other activities include the Haverhill Farmers Market (open from 9am-1pm) and the Pet Parade (at 2pm).
GSA: The calendar for the GSA can be found here.
LEGO Club will be gearing up to begin in November. It will be open to 4th and 5th grade students, but there will also be a cohort of 6th through 8th graders who will be called on to help the younger grades in those club meets. Those older students will also have a monthly “free build” to themselves. Next Wednesday, interested 6th through 8th graders are invited to a brief (under ten minutes) meeting in room 300 to obtain a permission slip. 4th and 5th graders should stay tuned for further details about permission slips.
Student Council: Student Council Meeting Calendar can be found here. This calendar does not include committee meetings scheduled by each group as needed.
Model UN: Our next Model UN meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 29th. Students that have not turned in their permission slips need to do so by the next meeting. Extra copies are available outside room 213.
ODDS & ENDS:
-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:
-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