Bobcat Bulletin 5/15/26
Good Afternoon Hunking Families,
Please see below for all of the most up-to-date news & information going on in and around our school.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Tim Betty
Principal
BOBCAT BULLETIN
5/15/26
🚘Grades 3 & 4 Mario Kart Tournament hosted by Student Council
Wednesday May 20th after school
Rooms 301 and 315
Allergy friendly snack & water provided
Prizes for top 4 racers
4:15pm dismissal at UPPER SCHOOL ENTRANCE
$10 (Sign up form link-Due no later than Monday 5/18)
Questions? Contact jessica.corkum@haverhill-ps.org or kmansour@haverhill-ps.org
Book Fair News!
The Scholastic Book Fair is just about 2 weeks away! We will be hosting the fair June 1- June 5, during the school day. A class schedule has just been finalized and will be shared with you soon. To make shopping easier for your child, you can create an E- Wallet by using this link:
Here is a link for more specific information about the fair here at Hunking:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/calebdustinhunkingschool
Field Day is right around the corner on June 3 (rain date, June 4). This event runs smoothly with the support of parent volunteers. Please consider signing up. Any volunteer needs to have a completed CORI on file, and a photocopy of their license/ID at the front desk and forms must be submitted by May 22. Here is the link to sign up to volunteer for this crazy day of fun: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4EA5A823A5FD0-64117962-field#/
MCAS SCHEDULE: MCAS season is once again 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.
(SEE LINK TO CALENDAR ATTACHED TO THIS EMAIL)
Theme of the Month: Throughout the month of May we will be celebrating and embracing the theme of Empathy. Empathy is the ability to understand, share, and vicariously experience the emotions, thoughts, or experiences of another person by imagining oneself in their situation. Here are some ways that you can show empathy; to actively listen to others without judgement, to validate someone’s feelings, to offer support, to show compassion, and by trying to take another person’s perspective. Empathy is truly what it is like to walk in another person’s shoes. Staff will be on the lookout throughout this month for those students who best personify this theme.
Breakfast and Lunch Menus:
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.
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS:
Summer School & Programming (Opportunities): We are excited to announce a fresh direction for this year’s summer programs! To enhance the student experience, we are revamping our extended-year offerings for grades K-4 through a new partnership with our Discovery and Access 21 Clubs. The Literacy Academy and the Language Institute are merging with Discovery and Access 21 to provide a more hands-on learning experience using DESE-approved curriculum. The district will continue to identify students to invite based on data. In addition, our community partners, The YMCA and The Boys and Girls Club, will be offering an afternoon program with limited openings.
Applications will be going out in the next few weeks - please check your email.
Attached is a summary of the Summer 2026 Learning Opportunities for our students.
Please keep in mind that most of these programs are by invitation, based on specific criteria.
PTO NEWS:
Thank you to all those who participated and supported Bobcat Bingo and Band as well as our live online auction. We raised over $13,000 for the Hunking Community!
Special Thank You’s To
Pentucket Bank Gold Leaf Fine Jewelry: Sally Cerasuolo |
Smith Motors Phonecian Restaurant: Bassam Geha |
Mangus Boston Dunkin Donuts: Frank Pacheco |
Early Construction Hunking PTO |
The Joy of Real Estate CB Haverhill: Michael and Jacky Joy |
Melissa Jane Event Production and Design: Melissa Cerasuolo |
To You Pediatrics: Melissa Carter |
NEWS FROM GUIDANCE
Terri Carney, School Counselor, grades 5-8
Work Permits
For those that have obtained a job:
Work Permit Applications: https://www.haverhill-ps.org/work-permit-information/
EDUCATIONAL HAPPENINGS:
7th Grade: In math we are working on our Volumeville group project and can’t wait to see what students create! Our field trip to the Nashua Knights opening baseball game is scheduled for May 27th and we hope for great weather!
8th grade: Are you interested in purchasing a yearbook? Click here for more information.
May/ June
ML News:
ACCESS Assessment Updates
Preliminary ACCESS scores have arrived! We are thrilled to share that our students have demonstrated incredible growth across the board. We look forward to sharing the finalized results with you in the coming weeks. Please keep a lookout, as official score reports will be sent home with students soon.
It has been a true privilege to work with your children this school year. We are incredibly proud of the hard work, perseverance, and dedication our students have displayed.
Thank you for your continued support in making this a successful year of growth!
The ML Team at Hunking
Josi Clark, Michelle Saab,Ashley Sadrnoori, Maria Synodinos
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. Also wearing sunblock is very important this time of year so your child does not get burned
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:
Spring Track- HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to our Gr. 7 & 8 GIRLS….. AS THEY ARE OUR HAVERHILL DISTRICT CHAMPS 2026!! All of our runners really do make it look easy!
*Friendly reminder for next week Thursday, May 21 our Gr. 5 & 6 District Meet @ HHS! Transportation is provided to HHS track- should your child need a return ride home from HHS track after the meet, to Hunking; inform Coach Law by Tuesday, May 19, 2026 @ 5 p.m. if Coach is not made aware, a return bus will not be available.
To our 8th grade families: I am so incredibly proud of each and every one of your kiddos; it has been an absolute honor and joy to coach your students. I cannot express how much I will miss our graduating 8th graders as I have had all of them since 3rd grade. I know they are all destined for amazing things and I cannot wait to follow their progress into and through high school! Thank you for your support throughout the years and continued commitment to sports, health and wellbeing of our community! Always here if you need me!
Your kiddos BIGGEST fan,
Coach Law
CLUB NEWS:
Guitar Ensemble: We will meet again next Friday 5/22. This is our last rehearsal before our performance on Friday, 5/29 at 3:30 in the Musi. Room (143).
Tri-M: The Tri-M Recital will be Wednesday May 27th at 3:15pm in the Music Room. Please keep an eye on the Tri-M Remind for important updates!
Student Council: Monthly Meeting and Events Schedule can be found here.
Council Members are hosting the 3rd and 4th grade Mario Kart Tournament on Wednesday May 20th after school in rooms 301 and 315. *See an advisor if you are unable to help out!
At our next meeting, Thursday, May 28th, we will be voting for the roles of:
President: Must be an upcoming 7th or 8th
Vice President: Upcoming 6th-8th
Secretary and Treasurer: Upcoming 5th - 8th
Two Executive Committee Members: Upcoming 5th-8th
If you choose to run for a role, be prepared to answer the following:
Why do you want to run for this position?
What makes you a good candidate for this position?
What goals do you have or hope to accomplish while in this role?
Boda Borg field trip for Student Council and NJHS is Thursday May 21st.
If you plan to attend, permission slips MUST be returned no later than Monday May 18th, and online waivers must be completed in order to participate in the quests. *Remember to be dropped off at the Bradford Train Station (NOT SCHOOL) by 8:15 am. Bring snacks, lunch and water. Parent pick up time is 3:10pm at the train station.
NJHS: The NJHS calendar can be found here. Applicants will receive an email Friday, May 15th if they have been accepted into NJHS. Our induction ceremony and dinner is planned for Thursday, May 28th at 5:30pm where all new and current members are expected to attend.
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.
Are you interested in purchasing a yearbook? Click here for more information.
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