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Monday, November 14, 2016

Hunt Middle School Blog - November 14, 2016



Hunt Middle School Blog - November 14, 2016

PTO Meeting Cancelled

The monthly PTO meeting scheduled for Thursday evening 11/17 has been cancelled, due to a scheduling conflict. 

Running in its place is a District Strategic Planning Forum at Hunt at 7:00
 
All families are invited to participate in this important forum.



Board Adopts Resolution Reaffirming Central Principles

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 11, 2016
Burlington, Vermont — Last night, the School Board adopted a Resolution reaffirming its central principles after the occurrence of offensive Facebook posts by a School Commissioner. 

The Resolution is posted at www.bsdvt.org.

Media Contact:
Stephanie Seguino
Vice Chair, Burlington Board of School Commissioners
sseguino@bsdvt.org 
802.999.0657




Have you ordered your Holiday wreath yet?

It's that time of year again!

HMS is again offering beautiful Vermont made balsam wreaths for sale in time for the holidays. 

This year, you can order your wreath online, pay with a credit card, and have your order shipped direct to your home!

Go to the website www.VTWreaths.com, and use the Group Code: hms.

This link will be open for ordering until 11/25, and all products will be delivered 12/5-12/9.

Thank you for supporting the HMS PTO!



Reminder

Don’t forget – there is no school week November 21-25.

You can also schedule your Parent-Teacher conference Monday or Tuesday of that week.





Chat with the Superintendent

Join Yaw Obeng for the second in a series of “Chat with the Superintendent” opportunities at local venues.

Different topics will be highlighted at each, the second being the FY18 Budget Development Process, to be held at Nunyun's Bakery & Cafe (139 N. Champlain St.) on November 15th from 8-9 a.m. 





Report Cards, etc.

 

This is a reminder to you that your children brought home their 1st Quarter Report Cards last Friday, November 11th.

Please check in with your child. 

Also, SBAC (standardized test) score reports were mailed home last week. 

If you have any questions on these, please contact the office.


Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Hunt Middle School Blog - November 6, 2016

Hunt Middle School Blog - November 6, 2016
Parent Teacher Conferences


Please keep in mind we can do conferences all year long; we want to be available to update you on your student.   Conferences do NOT have to be on Nov 21st and 22nd
We have 400+ students in our school and it would be impossible to get everyone in on those 2 days. 
To make a conference for the 21st or 22nd you can try the following website:
otherwise please call Ms. Barcomb at 802-864-8470 for another date.
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Upcoming opportunities to engage with the Burlington School District

FY18 Budget Development Process
The Burlington School District has established a website to allow community members to follow the budget development process.
 
This website includes a tool for submitting your input at various stages in the process.
 
Currently, the District is soliciting ideas for content to include in its comprehensive budget document. Visit www.bsdvt.org - Budget tab on left side of main page.

In addition, please review the below timeline, with opportunities for public input noted in bold. 
  • November 9
    • Community Input Session: HMS Cafeteria, 7PM
  • November 10
    • School Board meeting – Public input opportunity: EMS Cafeteria, 7PM
  • November 15
    • Finance Committee meeting – Public input opportunity: Ira Allen Building, 7PM
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    Chat with the Superintendent

Join Yaw Obeng for the second in a series of “Chat with the Superintendent” opportunities at local venues.

Different topics will be highlighted at each, the second being the FY18 Budget Development Process, to be held at Nunyun's Bakery & Cafe (139 N. Champlain St.) on November 15th from 8-9 a.m. 
 
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Basketball Signups
If your student missed the basketball signups on the 7th, please see Mr. Pecor in the Gym as soon as possible.
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From the Superintendents office

 
SAVE THE DATE! 

We invite the community to review the work done on the Burlington School District Strategic Plan thus far, and to provide further input into the future of Burlington Schools.

Please join us on Thursday, November 17th at 6 p.m. in the Hunt Middle School Cafeteria. 

Translation and childcare services will be provided.

Please RSVP to Phuket Jennings at pjenning@bsdvt.org or (802) 324-7872 with childcare needs.

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Annual Holiday Wreath Sale
 
The PTO is happy to announce that we are hosting the annual holiday Wreath fundraiser again this year.


Again this year, we have chosen a family-run business from Newport, VT that has been making balsam wreaths for many years.
This company offers ONLINE ordering and pay using a credit card!
Go to the link www.VTWreaths.com, and use the Group Code: HMS
Also new this year, the wreaths will ship direct to you!   If you cannot pay with a credit card, you can still order using the attached Order Form with check or cash, and bring it into the office.
Important Dates to remember:
  • sales order forms due Saturday 11/12
  • online orders will close 11/25 
  • all deliveries 12/5-12/9
 Thank you for helping the PTO support our school!

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Got your Coupon Book?

The Coupon Book Fundraiser will start soon...
Please check the website and your child's backpack for more information very soon. 
These make great gifts and it is the Student Council's only fundraiser. 
The profits go to classroom supplies and projects throughout the school, and the 8th Grade trip in the spring.
Thank you for your very generous support of this fundraiser. 
It means so much to the kids.
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Teacher Help

Speaking of gifts, if you are trying to think of that "something special" you can get for your students team or teacher, the gift of classroom supplies are always welcomed and encouraged! 
Everything from pencils to tissues and gift cards are a huge help for every classroom. 
Or maybe promise to be a chaperone at your teams dance. 
Again thanks for your never ending support.