COOKIE FUNDRAISER: We are pleased to announce the Cookie Fundraiser is going great and we truly appreciate the support from each and every one of you.
We have extended the $5 DUNKIN’ GIFT CARD JUST FOR SIGNING UP for the ★Cookie Fundraiser!★
Sign Up by midnight Friday 1/31 to receive a $5 Dunkin Gift Card.
Signing up is easy and takes less than 5 minutes! The Fundraising Packet is attached with all additional details, including the Cookie Coloring Contest that can still be entered!
There are several ways to earn prizes and gift cards:
★ RECEIVE A $5 DUNKIN’ GIFT CARD JUST FOR SIGNING UP FOR THE FUNDRAISER! **You must Sign Up by midnight on Friday 1/31 to receive the gift card.
★ Students earn prizes by participating (Stanley tumblers and gift cards)
★ Enter the Cookie Coloring Contest for a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card **Turn in to the front office by 2/14.
★ Every K-4 student who sells at least 10 boxes of cookies will earn a free kids meal at the Texas Roadhouse.
★ Every 5-8 student who sells at least 10 boxes of cookies will earn a free pass to Launch.
★ The classroom in the Lower school & Upper school that sell the most cookies will earn their teacher a free prep period AND a $100 gift card to an establishment of their choosing.
This fundraiser will run for two weeks, until Friday, February 14th.
Your support and participation means the world to us.
Hunking Fundraiser Prizes 2025
3RD ANNUAL MULTICULTURAL NIGHT: Believe it or not, it is that time of year again. We are only weeks away from our 3rd Annual Multicultural night! We are going to be asking for our amazing community to once again come to Hunking and share their cultural pride! For now, please save the date: Thursday, March 13th from 5-7pm
THEME OF THE MONTH: Stay tuned next week to see who the winners are for our theme of the month for January (Commitment)! We will also be introducing a new theme beginning on Monday, stay tuned for that as well…
FEBRUARY BREAKFAST & LUNCH MENUS
(If you have trouble accessing the menus, please go to www.fdmealplanner.com and enter “Hunking” as the school location.)
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS:
K-Registration:
- This district is updating our website with information for the 2025-2026 school year. Attached are some flyers. Early registration starts Feb 1.
- The online registration forms will also be available on Feb 1, and families can begin completing them online at that time (must have all required documents available to upload).
- Please note that everyone MUST make appointments to come in person.
- The Moody PK Lottery also opens on Feb 1. This is for 3 & 4-year-olds who do not have an IEP. Parents can reach out to Moody or Registration to put their child on the waitlist. Students who get a spot will be notified Mid-March to complete registration.
- Similar to last year, students currently enrolled at Moody will not need to re-register.
PTO NEWS:
- Our next PTO Meeting is scheduled for next Thursday, February 6th at 5:30pm in the Hunking Conference Room! We have some exciting things coming up and would love to see some new faces!
- The Someone Special Dances for the lower school grades are scheduled for Friday, February 28th…mark your calendars! We’ll send more details soon!
NEWS FROM GUIDANCE
School Counselor: Terri Carney terri.carney@haverhill-ps.org
HHS Schedules for 8th Graders
Please see the attached scheduling letter.
(2025-2026) Class of 2029 Scheduling Letter (revised 1/9/25)
Teachers will assign students their core classes.
Please select at least 10 electives so if a class is filled, you have a list of other options.
You can help your student by reviewing recommended courses and adding their requested electives directly to their School Brains by following the directions in this step-by-step guide. Instructions are in this letter.
Student Course Recommendation Review and Elective Selection
DEADLINES ARE FAST APPROACHING FOR VARIOUS SCHOOLS/PROGRAMS
Classical Academy @HHS Interviews are scheduled.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1aS2v8Z9isFje5yEageufqTI-_6Cj4lirMpv9GvAg7do/edit
Career Technical Education (CTE) @HHS Deadline to apply: Feb 14
HHS Career Technical Education (CTE) Program: https://cte.haverhill-ps.org/
*CTE Interviews will be held on March 13th and March 14th
Interview schedule will be posted in the 8th grade hallway closer to interviews.
HHS CTE practice interview questions are available on the School Counseling google classroom and CTE posts them on their application page:
Whittier: Applications due no later than Feb 1. Apply here and find important dates! https://whittiertech.go2cte.com/
*Whittier Interview Dates: March 4th and March 5th here at Hunking.
Interview schedule will be posted in the 8th grade hallway closer to interviews.
WVT does not release their interview questions.
Work Permits: Find all the information needed to obtain a work permit here:
https://www.haverhill-ps.org/work-permit-information
EDUCATIONAL HAPPENINGS:
Kindergarten: Students completed an investigation on plants the last few weeks. We determined what happens when plants receive different amounts of water. Ask your child what he/she observed!
In math, we are beginning to learn about composition and decomposition. Be on the lookout for a family math letter for ways you can be involved at home!
2nd: Second grade is continuing with our Read Bowl. They are doing great and there is some serious competition between the homerooms! For week 2 of the Read Bowl, in 4th place is Mrs. Bielski’s class. In 3rd place is Mrs. Wood’s homeroom. In 2nd place is Mrs. Silveira’s class. The current leader is MRS. LAROCHELLE’S class! Let’s get ready to read!! Check in next week for our results for week 3.
8th:
Happy Lunar New Year!
Kindergarten/First Grade/Second Grade: Save the Date! The Hunking Music Department is proud to announce our K-2 Spring Concert! It will take place in the Hunking School Gym on April 17th at 1:15pm. Please see the attached flyer for details! If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Avalos or Mrs. Fairbrother.
HEALTH – Recently the NAN project came to present to all our 8th graders about the importance of taking care of your mental health. Students were very engaged and participated with excellent questions.
HEALTH – grade 6 – Through the presentation of skits, students have been demonstrating their ability to refuse peer pressure with refusal skills they have learned in class. We had some Hollywood worthy performances. Below are some pictures of them rehearsing!
HEALTH – grade 5 – Students are wrapping up their bullying unit with lessons on cyberbullying and the importance of online safety.
NEWS FROM OUR NURSES: We will be continuing Postural and scoliosis screening for all 5th through 8th grade students. This screening is to check the spine for scoliosis and is required by the state. The screening requires the exposure of the student’s back for assessment so we request girls wear a sports bra for gym class. The screening is done in a private space and done during gym class. If you would like your child to be opted out of this screening, a written note needs to be sent to the health office either by email or paper. We would also need a current physical showing the child was screened by his/her doctor for your child to opt out. If you have any questions or concerns, you may reach the health office at 978-420-1913.
If you send your child in with a water bottle, please make sure it is not glass.
Cold and flu season has arrived. Please make sure your child is wearing appropriate clothes for the weather and using good hand hygiene to prevent getting sick. Proper cough etiquette is important to keep from spreading germs so please sneeze or cough into your elbow or a tissue.
ATHLETIC NEWS:
Volleyball: Tryouts begin next week:
Feb 4th: 7th grade girls only. 3-5pm
Feb 5th: 6th & 8th grade only. 3-5pm
Feb 10th: Final girls tryout for all girls invited back.
Feb 6th & 7th: Boys tryouts 3-4:45pm
CLUB NEWS:
Academic Bowl: Junior & Senior Team practices will be Tuesdays from 2:45 – 3:30. The first competition will be after February break and Mrs. Bizeur will share a schedule once it is finalized. Senior Google Classroom code: omznqx6 Junior Google Classroom code: mydgwbj
Guitar Ensemble: We are continuing to welcome new members in grades 5-8. We meet on Friday afternoons until 3:30 in Mrs. Fairbrother’s room. Reminder that no guitar or experience is necessary.
GRIT: Next meeting is Monday, Feb. 3. We will be attending an all day field trip on Thursday, Feb 13 to Boda Borg Boston to tackle some escape room quests. GRIT participants will be bringing home a permission slip next week.
Mentor/Mentee: Some mentees painted rocks this week with help from their mentors while others built legos or played games.
Chorus: We are continuing to prepare for our upcoming events, stay tuned for more information. You can find our February calendar here.
Tri-M Music Honor Society: Hunking is now offering students the opportunity to join the Tri-M Music Honor Society! Students must be in either Band, Chorus, Drama or Guitar Ensemble. This is open to Upper School students in 6-8th grade (this year ONLY, 5th grade students in Chorus and Guitar will be considered). Please see Ms. Avalos (or your music teacher) with any questions. Applications are available outside the music room #127.
Student Council: Thank you to the Hunking staff, students and families for supporting our Bake Sale! We raised over $400 to benefit the 8th Grade Promotion Dance.
In preparation for our Friday February 7th field trip to JFK Library and Museum, there is a meeting Tuesday February 4th 2:45-3:45 in room 301. Any field trip permission slips must be turned in by that date.
Student Council Meeting & Agenda Calendar can be found here.
NJHS: The NJHS calendar can be found here. We had a blast supporting families with free babysitting during Parent Teacher Conferences. Remember this is a service we offer during monthly PTO meetings. Coming up next we will help run the Someone Special Dance.
GSA: The calendar for the GSA can be found here.
LEGO Club: The LEGO Club calendar can be found here.
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