Wishing you and your family health and happiness in 2014!
- Update from the Principal
- News from the Superintendent
- Info on Hunt's BRAND NEW and awesome visual arts website
- STOP & VKAT news
- PAWS winners for December
- News from the Burlington Partnership for a Healthy Community
- Middle Years news insert
- Updates on what your child's team is studying
- ...AND MUCH MORE!!
- Click here to read on:
http://hunt.bsd.schoolfusion.us/modules/cms/pages.phtml?pageid=244755&sessionid=993e18a2a338c0df8d6297745ec43146
Amy Mellancamp to speak to parents of 8th graders
In an effort to keep you informed of what lies ahead for our 8th graders and their families
Amy Mellencamp (Principal of Burlington H.S.) and Mr Amato have scheduled an informational meeting to take place at Hunt Middle School. The meeting will take place on Thursday, January 16th at 6pm in the Hunt library, just prior to the Hunt PTO mtg. which begins at 6:30pm. Parents of current Hunt 8th grade students are encouraged to attend. The information that will be presented is specifically for parents of 8th grade students, however, all parents are welcome. There will be an orientation night for current 8th graders and parents at BHS, on the evening of January 30th.
Amy Mellancamp to speak to parents of 8th graders
In an effort to keep you informed of what lies ahead for our 8th graders and their families
Amy Mellencamp (Principal of Burlington H.S.) and Mr Amato have scheduled an informational meeting to take place at Hunt Middle School. The meeting will take place on Thursday, January 16th at 6pm in the Hunt library, just prior to the Hunt PTO mtg. which begins at 6:30pm. Parents of current Hunt 8th grade students are encouraged to attend. The information that will be presented is specifically for parents of 8th grade students, however, all parents are welcome. There will be an orientation night for current 8th graders and parents at BHS, on the evening of January 30th.
Timeline for Hunt Middle School
As you are aware, Rich Amato has been serving as interim principal for the Hunt Middle School for the last two years. The District has embarked on a search seeking to permanently fill the position. The position was posted on December 15, 2013 and will close on January 15, 2014. This closing date may be extended if the District Hiring Administrator determines that the applicant pool is insufficient.
The District is committed to Affirmative Recruitment and encourages underrepresented individuals to apply. It is our policy not to engage in unlawful employment discrimination on the basis of race, gender, color, age, creed, religion, disability, handicap, ancestry, place of birth, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Principal Search Advisory Committee Composition
The Superintendent has asked the District Hiring Administrator to convene a Principal Search Advisory Committee. PSAC members are to represent the District as a whole rather than as individuals and are required to put aside any personal agendas and biases to ensure that each candidate has an honest and fair evaluation and that the District’s best interests are properly served. A copy of the PSAC Charge can be found on the BSD website.
The committee will have no less than 3 members and no more than 10 (preferably 8). The composition of the PSAC shall serve to advance the District’s commitment to the principles of diversity and equal employment opportunity. As such, the membership of the PSAC should reflect the diverse nature of the District, whenever possible. The PSAC is to be comprised of the following whenever possible:
· At least one principal and one district administrator
· At least one classroom teacher and special services provider
· At least two parents or Burlington community members
· Membership to include diverse backgrounds, including those who may speak a first language other than English and persons with disabilities.
· Membership to reflect a gender balance.
The District Hiring Administrator is responsible for appointing members of the PSAC and is also responsible for maintaining an environment where all members of the PSAC can fully participate in the process. The Hiring Administrator will provide updates on the search process on the BSD website as deemed appropriate.
The District Hiring Administrator has appointed the members of the Hunt Middle School principal search advisory committee (PSAC). The members are:
Bonnie Johnson-Aten, Building Administrator
Jeff Fournier, District Administrator
Valerie Lodish, Faculty/Staff
Josepha Austin, Special Educator
J.P. Gagnon, Classroom Teacher
Tom Burke, Parent/Community
Meg Cline, Parent/Community
Interview Input Meetings
Input into the selection of candidates from faculty, staff and parents is an important part of the process. These meetings will allow the expression of concerns about HMS and attributes desired for the principal of HMS through the development of questions for the candidate interviews. There will be both a faculty/staff input meeting and parent/community input meeting as follows:
Meeting Dates, Location & Time
Parent/Community Input Meeting * January 15 *HMS 6-7:30 p.m.
Candidate Interview Sessions
Candidate interviews are scheduled for January 27, January 29 and Feb 4 (if necessary) Up to 6 candidates will be selected for final interviews (2 candidates interviewed per date above). To ensure opportunity for broader faculty/staff and parent input for the PSAC and the superintendent to consider in the final selection, each candidate will interview in front of Faculty/ Staff and parents/community members. These interviews are open to anyone interested and feedback will be gathered at the end of each interview.
Faculty/Staff interviews will be from 3:15-5:15 and parent/community interviews will be from 6:30-8:30 on Jan. 27, 29 and Feb 4. All written comments will be gathered and provided to the PSAC and the superintendent.
NOTE: Parents are welcome during the schoolday, and afterschool on the above dates to meet the candidates if that is more convenient. The candidates will spend the day at school, meeting students, looking in on classes and getting to know the Hunt school culture.
The PSAC will meet and provide the superintendent with its impressions and recommendations. The superintendent anticipates making a final decision on or about February 14, 2014 provided no extension of the process is necessary.
West Side Story kicks off on Monday, January 13th
with cast signups!
Starting on Monday, there will be a sign-up sheet and permission slip/behavior contract on the bulletin board facing the office. All students are invited to participate and all students are guaranteed a role in this fabulous show. Looking forward to working with you kiddoes! Questions? More Information? Contact our Production Manager, Shirin Hart at shirin@shirin.com
Coming Soon to Lyman C.
Hunt Middle
School
Family Book
Discussion Evening -
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
middle-schooler to choose a
free book
and gather for an evening of
discussion and dinner.
1.
January
6 - 24 – select a book and register on the Hunt Homepage http://hunt.bsdvt.org. Registration forms may
also be picked up in the main office or the library. Child care will be
provided, please note this on the registration.
2.
January
26 – 31 - Hunt students can pick up the books and discussion questions during the
school day or after school until 4:00 in the library.
3.
February
– March 10 – read the book of your choice together or separately and discuss it
at home prior to 3/11.
4.
March
11 – come to the Hunt Library for an evening of pizza and small group
discussion with other families who have read the same book. Hunt staff will
facilitate the discussions
The
books we have chosen for discussion are the following:
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| The Golden-Threaded Dress |
The Gold
Threaded Dress
by Carolyn Marsden – 73 pages. When Oy and her Thai American family move
to a new neighborhood, her third-grade classmates tease and exclude her because
she is different. Oy, has to decide what
she will give up to fit in. What would you do if the most popular girl demanded
that you bring your special dress to school, or else?
Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper – 295 pages. Eleven year
– old Melody has a photographic memory. Her head is like a video camera that is
always recording. Always. And there’s no delete button. She’s the smartest kid
in her whole school – but NO ONE knows it.
Most people – her teachers and doctors included don’t think she’s capable of learning, and up until recently her school days consisted of listening to the same preschool-level alphabet lessons again and again and again. If only she could speak up, if only she could tell people what she thinks and knows. But she can’t. She can’t talk. She can’t walk. She can’t write.
Most people – her teachers and doctors included don’t think she’s capable of learning, and up until recently her school days consisted of listening to the same preschool-level alphabet lessons again and again and again. If only she could speak up, if only she could tell people what she thinks and knows. But she can’t. She can’t talk. She can’t walk. She can’t write.
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| The Book Thief |
If
you have any questions, please feel free to call the library 865-4164 or email
me at: dpawlusi@bsdvt.org
Diane Pawlusiak
Teacher Librarian
Lyman C. Hunt Middle School
1364 North Avenue
Burlington, Vermont 05408
**Save the date for Hunt's Annual Dance Party!! February 15th**
Dance party at St. John's Club on Sat., February 15th, 7-11pm to benefit the Hunt Middle School Drama Club Adults Only! Suggested donation $20 per person/$30 per couple and includes delicious appetizers and desserts. Cash bar with great prices, 50/50 raffle, and terrific silent auction. All proceeds benefit the middle school production of West Side Story in April. This dance party is a blast and ALL adults are welcome, not just parents of students in the play!! Contact Susan Rutherford at 951-2571 for ticket purchase, to make a donation, or for more information. Come support the arts!
An invite from the Hunt administration to YOU...
Parent Coffee
YOU ARE INVITED!
Principal/Parent Coffee
Friday, January 31st, 2014, 8:10am to 8:55am
Don't forget to save those Box Tops for Education! You will find them on many specially marked packages of foods and products you buy everyday. All proceeds from Box Tops go directly to the Hunt School Student Council.
Just take these 3 Easy Steps:
1. Cut Box Tops for Education from specially marked packages of products you purchase already.
2. Save these Box Tops in a bag or envelope.
3. Send these Box Tops to school. You or your student can place the Box Tops in the specially marked can in the Hunt main office.
Can't find the can? Ask Ms. Virun, who can show you.
Happy Holiday everyone and thanks for saving Box Tops for Education!!
Making room for new shoes and boots for the holidays? Do you have shoes and boots that you won't wear anymore, but don't want to throw them into the landfills?
Well, have no fear! The Hunt Student Council collects pre-loved shoes and boots and sends them to "Shoe Box Recycling". Want to know what "Shoe Box Recycling" does with your shoes? ContactSusanrutherford@hotmail.com or a Student Council member.
See the specially marked "Shoe Box" collection receptacle in Hunt's Main lobby and thanks for supporting the Hunt Student Council-who support your kids!!
Save the Date!
- January 6th - 24th - Book selection and registration for Family Book Discussion Evening (FBDE)
- January 13 - Play Sign-ups begin For West Side Story
- January 15th - Parent/Community Input Meeting for Principal Search Advisory Committee, HMS 6-7:30 p.m.
- January 16 - 6pm - Amy Mellencamp will meet with 8th Grade parents to talk about changes at BHS that will affect students entering BHS next Fall.
- January 16 - January PTO Meeting - 6:30-8pm in the library
- January 26st - 31st- HMS students pick up books and discussion questions for FBDE
- January 31st - Coffee with the Principal, 8:10 am
- February - March 10th - Read the FBDE book of your choice and discuss at home prior to March 11th
- February 15th - Annual Dance Party @ St. John's Club
- Tuesday, March 11th - Family Book Discussion Evening
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