THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, APRIL 18TH IN OBSERVANCE OF GOOD FRIDAY.
APRIL VACATION: Friday, April 18th through Friday, April 25th school will be closed for our spring break. Students will return to school on Monday, April 28th.
MCAS SCHEDULE: MCAS season is upon us. Our grades 3-8 students are 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.
THEME OF THE MONTH: Throughout the month of April we will be embracing the theme of Honesty. Honesty or truthfulness is a facet of moral character that connotes positive and virtuous attributes such as integrity, truthfulness, straight forwardness, along with the absence of lying, cheating, theft, etc. Honesty also involves being trustworthy, loyal, fair, and sincere. Staff will be on the lookout throughout this month for the students who best personify this theme.
(If you have trouble accessing the menus, please go to www.fdmealplanner.com and enter “Hunking” as the school location.)
PTO NEWS:
- Mark your calendars! The next PTO meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 1st at 5:30pm at Hunking!
NEWS FROM GUIDANCE
School Counselor: Terri Carney terri.carney@haverhill-ps.org
Have a safe and fabulous spring break!!
Work Permits: Find all the information needed to obtain a work permit here:
https://archive.haverhill-ps.org/work-permit-information
EDUCATIONAL HAPPENINGS:
Kindergarten-Second Grade: BRAVO to all the Kindergarten, First grade, and Second grade students on an excellent concert!! Thank you to everyone who helped make the concert a success!
7th Grade: Students in Mrs. Seed’s ELA classroom recently celebrated their hard work on MCAS with a well-earned Read-a-Thon Day! Each class was invited to wear comfy clothes, bring a favorite snack, and enjoy an extended period of independent reading with a book of their choice. Before diving in, students set personal reading goals and later reflected on their progress. It was a wonderful day filled with cozy reading and a shared love of books!
8th: All students participated in a Zoom call with Holocaust Survivor, Janet Applefield Singer on Monday afternoon. We hope that all of this knowledge will support their understanding while visiting the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC. After April break students will complete the 3rd and final iReady ELA and Math diagnostics of the year. These scores will be reported to their high schools. The 8th-grade math MCAS exam is scheduled for May 7 and May 9. Students are currently working with data sets to make predictions in math class.
NEWS FROM OUR NURSES: Spring break is finally here!! The holiday can be relaxing for everyone; however, taking basic precautions reduces the risk of injury. Here are some safety tips to keep everyone safe:
- Protect against the sun: Make sure to apply sunscreen each time your child is exposed to harmful UV rays. Nothing ruins a vacation faster than a sunburn.
- Assign a swim buddy: Always make sure your child is supervised while playing in water. Having a swim buddy adds an extra layer of protection and talking to your child about swim safety will decrease the chances of accidents and injury.
- Keep Allergies away: Allergies can make the most beautiful day miserable for a child with allergies. Make sure to give your child an antihistamine such as Zyrtec, Claritin or Allegra to keep those allergens away.
- Bike Safety: Spring break is a great time for a bike ride. Always have your child wear protective gear such as a helmet to protect them from head injury. Teach your child to follow the rules of the road so everyone remains safe.
Enjoy the break and see you next week!
ATHLETIC NEWS:
Volleyball: Congrats to both girls and boys teams for finishing second in the city this year! Both teams were very competitive and played some of their best volleyball at the end. It was a great season with a lot of growth for the players and we are already looking forward to next season! Coach Ada and Coach Taylor are very proud of the performances we saw all season. Players should keep an eye out for any announcements on the Google Classroom for updates about any camps or clinics over the summer. Also, try to get out and watch some high school matches. Boys are in season. There is a lot to learn from watching!
Spring Track: Coach Gibbs and I were thrilled to see so many talented and enthusiastic athletes this year. We truly wish we could keep everyone!
- Final rosteres will be shared on Friday by 5 pm. (I will email parents directly)
Between the students we saw for Gr. 7 & 8 and for Gr. 5 & 6; our team is off to a strong start and we are proud of every student who gave it their all!
I have created a workout plan for vacation week with various levels of intensity to ensure there is something for everyone to prepare them for when we return! This will be found in our Remind Class here. We hope everyone enjoys a healthy, fun-filled break and we look forward to getting to work when we return!
Your kiddos BIGGEST fans,
Coach Law & Gibbs
CLUB NEWS:
Guitar Ensemble: We will meet on Friday, May 2nd. Wishing you a fantastic vacation!
Drama Club: Mrs. Fairbrother and Mr. K would like to congratulate the cast and crew on a wonderful performance of BeetleJuice Jr. The students worked really hard over the past few months and it showed. We would also like to thank the staff and parents who volunteered to help out during tech week and during the performances. Stay tuned for our next year show announcements.
GRIT: Our next meeting is NOT on our usual Monday schedule – but on Wednesday, April 30 instead.
Chorus: The Chorus is excited to announce we are performing “The National Anthem” at a Nh Fisher Cats game on Friday May 9th! Tickets are $14.50 each and a portion helps to support the chorus. Here is the link to purchase tickets:
https://www.gofevo.com/event/Calebdustin8
Also, our Spring Concert is scheduled for Wednesday, May 14th at 6:00 pm, please come out and support your Bobcat Chorus!
The May calendar will be coming out after April Break.
Tri-M: A HUGE Thank you to the Tri-M students who volunteered their time to help out at the K-2 Concert! Our next meeting will be Wednesday, May 21st.
Student Council: Student Council joined NJHS members on a field trip to the Museum of Illusion on Wednesday. Lots of new experiences as they rode the train into North Station, walked through the Holocaust Memorial, took some great photos of the mind-bending, interactive illusions in the museum, and enjoyed lunch in Quincy Market.
Meeting & Agenda Calendar can be found here.
NJHS: The NJHS calendar can be found here. Applications are now open for the 2025-2026 school year to current 6th and 7th graders. Applications are due by April 30th.
We had a great trip to the Museum of Illusions. We took the commuter rail, explored Faneuil Hall, and were able to dine in Quincy Market.
GSA: The calendar for the GSA can be found here.
LEGO Club: The LEGO Club calendar can be found here.
Yearbook: Attention artists! We are extending the deadline for the cover art contest until May 2nd. Please submit all artwork to Mr. Thornton in Room 212.
The yearbook is $20 ($18.82 + tax) and includes 2 free pages you can personalize with your own photos and memories. Click here for the informational flyer. The custom pages are optional, but if you decide to customize your pages they must be complete by May 9, 2025. Sign in and complete your custom 2 free pages!
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