Thursday, May 21, 2015

Hunt PTO Update 5/21/15


Hunt PTO Update
May 21, 2015


What's happening at HUNT over the next two weeks?
Please check the HUNT activities calendar on the website for up-to-the-minute updates!

 Monday 
 Tuesday
 Wednesday
 Thursday
 Friday
25

No School Memorial Day
26

Baseball - AWAY  w/Shelburne 


  Softball - AWAY - w/ Shelburne
27

Track - AWAY - @ BHS

Baseball - AWAY  w/ Williston

Softball - HOME  - w/ Williston

Chorus Concert
28
29




June 1
Baseball - AWAY  w/Charlotte Berry Farm


2
Softball - AWAY - w/ St. Francis

UPDATED

3

Baseball - AWAY  w/FH Tuttle @ Dorset Park


  Softball - AWAY - w/ FH Tuttle
4

5

8th Grade Field Trip

Coffee with Principals


Saturday, 5/30 - BASEBALL w/ Edmunds @ BHS

Sports update from the front office:

THE BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL SCHEDULES ON THE SCHOOL CALENDAR ARE VERY FLUID AT THIS POINT. THERE ARE ALREADY REQUESTS FROM OTHER SCHOOLS FOR DATE CHANGES. WE WILL MAKE EVERY ATTEMPT TO UPDATE THE CALENDAR IN A TIMELY MANNER.




HUGE THANKS to Bella, Paula, Kate. Brook, Kacey, Brooks and Ramsey for all their work weeding, mulching and moving around plants to get our front perennial garden in shape - it looks gorgeous!



Remember that Monday, May 25th, is Memorial Day and there is no school.  Have a safe and relaxing holiday.


Come out to CHEER ON the HUNT marathon relay team running on Sunday, May 24th!
GO, GO, GO!
Davis R., Ramsey E., Felix N., Helen A., Brynn A., Ent F., Leona B., Bishal D., Will B., Aidan T.

Hunt Theatre Committee News:  The big news is that we chose our show for 2015-16.  Next April we will be producing 
Starlight Express - dust off your roller skates/blades and start  practicing your skating moves because we're going to 
take the stage on wheels next Spring!!!  



Video for Change - Teen Challenge - Ages 15-17 
Looking for a cool summer project?!
Sign up for: Video for Change - Teen Challenge! Develop a project idea with a group and then work as a team to produce a final video about a relevant topic. Final project to air on Channel 17/Town Meeting TV and be distributed to access centers statewide.
A $50 registration fee will help provide snacks and materials. For self-directed teenagers willing to work in a team (ages 15-17) Dates July 20-24, Start time each day 10 a.m.Click the link for more info! https://www.cctv.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=979


A cool summer video making opportunity for the middle school crowd!
The Channel 17/Town Meeting TV Summer Camp program focus on short projects and planing, video production, interviewing and editing skills. Learn to use blue screen, do on the street interviewing, stop motion animations and more. For Ages 9-14. July 13-17 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m
TV Summer Camp information and registration is available online at the link. https://www.cctv.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=978




Be sure to check out Hunt's MAY newsletter for a well-organized summary of spring-time happenings you won't want to miss!  Click on newsletters on the left-hand side.


School Board update from Liz Curry, Ward 3 school commissioner and former Hunt parent:
Hello Neighbors,

We are winding down another school year but just getting started on another cycle of budget planning! Interim Superintendent Howard Smith is taking comments and questions about budget needs and priorities so that he and the administrative staff can research budget areas over the summer in preparation for proposing a FY17 budget with the new Superintendent, Yaw Obeng. If you have budget comments and questions, please send them along to me or Dr. Smith at hsmith@bsdvt.org.

In April the Board approved a construction contract for renovations at Edmunds Elementary School, including ADA compliance through installation of an elevator and bathroom accessibility; renovation of classroom space on the ground floor; staircase repairs; installation of sprinklers and LED lighting; and computer lab renovation at Edmunds Middle School.

In May the Administration presented the FY15 Annual Equity Report Card, which tracks data annually on student achievement gaps by gender, English Proficiency, income, race, and educational ability. Demographics have changed in the last years and students of color comprise close to 30 % of the student body, there are over 60 languages spoken in the district and, in some schools, poverty rate is over 60%. The Diversity & Equity Office has a goal of adding data by gender orientation and identity, and is researching approaches to maintaining confidentiality for this indicator. You can find the report here:http://district.bsd.schoolfusion.us/modules/cms/pages.phtml?pageid=269778&sessionid=a51c717945becb05b935c61e883c61ed

We are working with a highly experienced law firm to secure visa work papers for Dr. Yaw Obeng, our new superintendent. Dinse, Knapp & McAndrew has completed dozens of work visas for UVM and the UVM Medical Center faculty and staff. We are grateful to Dr. Smith for his willingness to continue on to assure a smooth transition between the two superintendents.



WANT TO WIN A BRAND NEW CAR FOR $10????
Buy a raffle ticket and your dreams could come true! 
All the money raised goes towards the BHS boosters club, which supports all sports, activities and clubs at BHS. 
Be the student's hero by supporting their school and get the chance to win a brand new car. 
Contact Tammy Kuypers at kuypers5@yahoo.com or call 598-4293 if interested. 
Thanks for your support!! 

ps. All our kiddos will be at BHS before too long:)  





Spring Concerts are happening in May!
  • May 27 - Chorus Concert at 7 pm (kids at 6:30!)  Plant Sale and Bake Sale - shop while waiting for the concert to start!



An invite from the Hunt administration to YOU...

Parent/Principals Coffee

YOU ARE INVITED! 
Principal/Parent Coffee

Friday, June 5th, 2015 8:10am to 8:55am


Have coffee or tea with our Principals. Tell us what's on your mind. Let us know what's working or what's not working. Ask questions or just chat and relax with us in our library. 
Friday, June 5th, 8:10am.




Burlington School Graduations, 2015
UPCOMING GRADUATIONS/CELEBRATIONS

Burlington High School Graduation - June 12 at 10AM
Burlington Technical Center Graduation - June 9 at 7PM (BHS Auditorium)
Edmunds Middle School 8th Grade Celebration of Learning - June 11 at 1PM
Hunt Middle School 8th Grade Graduation - June 11 at 1PM
Champlain Elementary School 5th Grade Graduation - June 11 at 6PM
Edmunds Elementary School 5th Grade Tribute - June 11 at 6:30PM
Flynn Elementary School 5th Grade Graduation - June 10 at 6PM
Integrated Arts Academy 5th Grade Graduation - June 9 at 9:30AM
Smith Elementary School 5th Grade Graduation - June 12 at 8:30AM
Sustainability Academy 5th Grade Graduation - June 11 at 5:30PM

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - June 12 (1/2 DAY)


Calendar Listings

  • May 22 - Early Release - NOON - all students
  • May 24 - Vermont City Marathon and Relay
  • May 25 - Memorial Day - No School
  • May 27 - Chorus Concert at 7pm (kids at 6:30!), Plant Sale and Bake Sale - shop while waiting for the concert to start!  Plant sale starts at 5
  • June 5- 8th Grade field trip
  • June 5 - Principals/Parent Coffee Chat
  • June 12  Last day of school

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