NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD IN OBSERVANCE OF GOOD FRIDAY
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8TH IS AN EARLY RELEASE DAY FOR ALL STUDENTS. DISMISSAL WILL BE AT 11:05AM. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.
**********This survey will be open until Wednesday, April 8th at 5pm**********
Hunking Spring Family Engagement Survey LINK
Pesquisa de Engajamento Familiar da Primavera LINK
Encuesta de participación familiar de primavera LINK
Earlier this year many of you took time to complete our fall family survey. Your feedback was incredibly helpful and has already guided some of the work we’ve done this year, including prioritizing student activities and family events, reflecting on how we communicate with families, and reviewing how Chromebooks are used at school.
As we head into the final stretch of the year, we would appreciate your help once again. This short spring survey (about 3–5 minutes-only 11 questions) will help us understand how we are doing and where we can continue to improve.
Our Site Council will review the results and compare them with our fall survey data as we plan for the remainder of this year and begin preparing for next year.
Thank you for partnering with us and for taking the time to share your feedback.
Electric Scooter Safety: It has come to our attention over the course of the past couple of weeks from both concerned parents as well as concerned community members that there are Hunking students who have been riding electric scooters both on and off of the school campus unsafely. Safety continues to be the number one priority here at Hunking and it is crucial that students riding electric scooters and bikes abide by all safety protocols which include but are not limited to, NOT riding them on school grounds (due to heavy foot and car traffic during arrival & dismissal), always wearing a helmet, following proper traffic rules/guidelines, and always being aware of your surroundings. As students are identified for not abiding by these expectations, we will be addressing those concerns individually and by communicating home. In the meantime, we appreciate all families of students riding electric scooters and bikes to please reinforce safety measures and expectations with your students. We appreciate your support in keeping everyone safe. Thank you!
MCAS SCHEDULE: MCAS season is once again nearly upon us. Our grades 3-8 students will be participating in the state’s annual MCAS testing. This is still a very important assessment for our students and measures our progress as a school in comparison to other schools in our district and throughout the state of Massachusetts. Students’ participation in this test is of utmost importance.
Please find the link to the MCAS schedule below, where you can find out exactly when
your student(s) are scheduled to test.
Family Literacy & Math Night!
K–8 Family Literacy & Math Night is getting closer! Join us on Thursday, April 16th from 4:30pm – 6:00pm, in the Hunking Cafeteria! We will be playing Bingo for Books and many other hands-on Literacy and Math games that the whole family can enjoy. Just like last year, Andy the Armadillo from Texas Roadhouse will be making a guest appearance. We hope you can join us for a night of learning, laughter, and family fun! This is a family event, so we kindly ask that parents stay with their children throughout the activities.
Please sign up here to let us know you’re coming!
https://math-and-literacy-night-30188.cheddarup.com
Theme of the Month: This month, we will be embracing the theme of Honesty. Honesty is a core moral virtue characterized by truthfulness, sincerity, and integrity, where actions align with inner values. It involves transparent communication, owning mistakes, and avoiding deception. Benefits include strengthened trust in relationships, improved reputation, and personal integrity, while fostering deeper connections through vulnerability. It is true that honesty is the best policy! Staff will be on the lookout throughout this month for the students who best personify this theme.
Food Services has changed the menus this year. When you go to FD MealPlanner, and type in “Hunking” for the school location, you will see a WEEKLY menu. You will see the main lunch and other options available for the day. You will still be able to filter according to food allergens. Any questions, please contact Food Services at justin.hodgkins@haverhill-ps.org.
PTO NEWS: Next Meeting is April 9th @ 5:30pm
Bobcat Bingo and Band tickets are live! This event will run alongside an online auction.
Grab your favorite blue outfit, gather friends and get ready for a fun adult only night out to raise money for Hunking School. Tickets can be purchased here https://my.cheddarup.com/c/bobcat-bingo/items
NEWS FROM GUIDANCE
Terri Carney, School Counselor, grades 5-8
Seventh and Eighth grade families: The Attitudes and Behaviors Survey will be administered on April 6th. Please find additional information in the attached letters. There is an Opt out link embedded within each letter.
Portuguese Notification letter
Haitian Creole Notification letter
Work Permits
For those that have obtained a job:
Work Permit Applications: https://www.haverhill-ps.org/work-permit-information/
EDUCATIONAL HAPPENINGS:
Kindergarten, First and Second Grade families!
Hello K-2 families!
The Hunking Music Dept. is proud to present our K-2 Concert! This amazing event will be happening on Wednesday April 15th at 9:00am here at Hunking School. Parents are invited to attend, and if you have older siblings who would like to attend the concert, please notify your child’s teacher in advance so they may be permitted to come down to the gym.
The students have been working hard on their pieces, which includes songs from around the world! There are songs from Japan, Canada, and the U.S.! Your students will also be showing their skills on various instruments and body percussion!
Please send your child to school on Wed April 15th in their concert best. A change of clothes for the rest of the day might be encouraged. The concert should be about an hour and students are expected to go back to class at the conclusion of the concert. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out to your child’s music teacher.
8th: End of the year events are starting to come together, so please, Save the Dates! Canobie 6/12/26 9-5pm and Bradford Swim Club 6/15/2026 9-2pm. More to come!
Round 1 of ELA MCAS is complete and the 2nd session is Thursday, April 9th. Charged Chromebooks are a MUST!
Students are working hard on their Action Civics Project, functions in Math, No Risk, No Reward Unit in ELA, and XX in Science.
NEWS FROM OUR NURSES: Allergy season is upon us. The health office does not have allergy medication so please give your child allergy medication at home so they can have a great day of learning. We also request sending your child in with a water bottle. Good hydration prevents headaches and dizziness as we head into the warmer weather.
The flu season is still ongoing, so please make sure your child is 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. If your child has an illness or medical issue, please let the health office know so we can make accommodations (if needed) for your child.
If your child has had a physical recently, please send a copy to the health office. It is important for the health office to have up to date information so we may keep your child safe and healthy while at school.
If you have any questions or concerns, you may reach the health office at 978-420-1913.
ATHLETIC NEWS:
In order to participate in any Hunking sports a current physical exam (done within the last 12 months) needs to be provided to the health office. This is a Haverhill Public School policy.
Spring Track: Hi Track Families! It’s that time of year again! I am planning to begin tryouts/practices as soon as volleyball wraps up, and will continue to share updates as we get closer! Below is the QR code for the Sign Up Form and within that is also the Track Family Remind Class. I encourage every family to join as it is the hub for direct communication with me, health forms (if needed), expectations packet, practice updates and more! Here’s to another season of positive vibes and negative splits!
Your kiddos biggest fan,
Coach Law
Volleyball: The volleyball season is almost over! The teams finish their regular season on April 7th away at Consentino. After that, the playoff schedule will be released. Please check the Google Classroom for any updates! Also, we are looking to do another clinic on Saturday, May 2nd. Information will be put out in the Google Classroom and we will also print out some flyers.
Schedule for next week 4/6-4/10/26
Monday: Girls’ Volleyball practice 3-5pm (1st hr a scrimmage against boys)
Tuesday: Game at Consentino (Boys play first), Open gym in the morning as well
Wednesday: No practice due to ½ day
Thursday: Girls’ Volleyball practice 3-5pm
Friday: Boys’ Volleyball practice 3-5pm
CLUB NEWS:
Guitar Ensemble: No guitar ensemble next Friday, April 3rd. We will meet again on Friday, April 10th. Our concert will be on Friday, May 29th. More details to come.
Drama Club: There will be a drama club meeting on Monday, April 6th, from 2:45 to 3:45 in the music room. Important announcements will be made regarding the talent show and the spring show.
Hunking Talent Show: Please stay tuned for a new announcement next week regarding the talent show.
Tri-M: AWESOME job to the Tri-M members who did a great job presenting the instrument demo at Multicultural Night! I am so proud of everyone. Our next meeting will be Tuesday April 7th.
Student Council: Monthly Meeting and Events Schedule can be found here.
NJHS: The NJHS calendar can be found here. The next Bobcat Buddies is April 8th and your community service hours are due May 1st.
6th and 7th grade students can expect to see a brief presentation followed by a Q &A session from NJHS members. From their students can learn how to apply.
GSA: The GSA calendar can be found here.
Lego Club: The LEGO Club calendar can be found here.
Yearbook: We are looking for any photos of the 8th Grade class, past or present, to use for the yearbook. Upload your pictures using this Google Drive link.
Technology Resources:
DESE Learning Standards for Families: learning benchmarks for math and ELA per grade level.
Technology Webpage: How to Access Parent Portal (PDF), Google Classroom, Parent controls (Qustodio), and basic iPad and Chromebook usage tips.
Remind app: How to download and use Remind to communicate with teachers.
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 ensure 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. The HPS website (under technology) explains SDC and has instructions on how to sign 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 PROCEDURES: Please click on the link below to review Hunking procedures, including cell phone and pick up & drop off procedures:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u0UOrpoO9vRnMMJuYpeJmaSGKcywt29SX94AQmSHFzQ/edit?usp=sharing