Welcome back to the new 2024-2025 school year! I truly hope everyone had a wonderful summer and is rejuvenated to come back to school in just a couple weeks. As we begin this exciting journey together, I want to extend a warm welcome to all our returning families and a special greeting to those joining us for the first time. Our amazing team has been working hard to prepare for an incredible year of learning, growth, and fun. We look forward to partnering with you to make this school year a successful and memorable one for our students. Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!!

Nicole M. Muñoz

Principal

Huntington Elementary School

17752 Kennebec

Riverview, MI 48193

(734) 283-4820, ext. 5222

🎉 Welcome Back Huntington Families! 🎉

Hey there, pirate families! We missed your smiles, your energy, and your endless curiosity. Welcome back to another awesome school year filled with learning, laughter, and lots of fun adventures!

To our students: Get ready to dive into new books, solve exciting math puzzles, create masterpieces in STEAM class, learn fun games while you exercise in gym and make new friends along the way. This year is your chance to shine brighter than ever!

To our parents: Thank you for entrusting us with your incredible kids once again. Together, we'll nurture their minds and hearts, helping them grow into the incredible individuals they're destined to be.

Let's make this year the best one yet! Here's to a year full of learning, laughter, and limitless possibilities. Buckle up, because the adventure starts now!

START/END TIMES

Kindergarteners are let in at 8:30 and dismissed at 3:15

Warning Bell rings at 8:35 am. (Grades 1-5 )

School begins at 8:40 and Dismissal is at 3:20

Kindergartners will enter and exit the school at the doors to the right of the main office doors.

1st and 2nd grade students will use the front office main doors.

3rd, 4th and 5th grade students will will use the doors located on the left side of the building.

Theresa Sexton-Grunwald

Administrative Assistant to the Principal

Huntington Elementary School

17752 Kennebec

Riverview, Mi. 48193

734-283-4820 ext -2​ ​

AARGH!!!

tsexton-grunwald@riverviewschools.com

School Hours are from 8:35 – 3:20

Students may not be dropped off more than 10 minutes before school starts.

Breakfast begins at 8:10. If students are dropped off at this time, he/she must go to breakfast.

School ends at 3:20. At 3:35, 15 minutes after school ends, all students should be off school grounds (including the playground). We have had too many incidents where students have not been picked up and we are not aware of the situation until all students have left which could be ½ hour after school has ended.

Middle School students will no longer be permitted to pick up their siblings from the elementary school. We had far too many incidents last year with extremely inappropriate language used as well as disrespectful behavior towards our parents waiting to pick up their students.

All students who have siblings at the MS and need to be picked up by MS students, will be walked by Huntington Safeties to a Meeting Spot at the MS after school. K-2 will meet their safety in the front lobby. 3-5 will meet their safety in the hallway behind the cafeteria, in front of the Maintenance Office. They will then leave with their siblings through the MS Auditorium Doors.

- For the safety of our students, NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED during drop off and pick up of students while you are standing outside.

SOME THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND:

* PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAR UNATTENDED IN OUR DROP OFF LANE (or in the striped areas)! NO STOPPING/STANDING/PARKING is allowed! Signs are posted. You may not stop your car and wait for your child to come to you in the driveway/entryway to our school. We need to keep traffic flowing. This blocks cars from being able to enter our parking lot and causes major issues on Kennebec.

Please park your car in designated spots and make sure you are there walking your child to and from your car. Students should not be allowed to walk across street to your parked car on Kennebec (accidents have occurred). Please meet your child at the playground or sidewalk.

Riverview Schools will offer free breakfast and lunch to families for the 2024-25 school year. We still request you complete the CEP form. By doing so, you will help us qualify for all the state and federal funding available.

1. Missed Lessons = Falling Behind: Even one day can mean missing critical instructions and activities, making it harder for your child to catch up.

2. Impact on Future Success: Consistent attendance is a strong predictor of academic achievement and future opportunities.

3. Building Resilience: Regular attendance teaches your child the value of perseverance and responsibility—essential skills for success in life.

4. Stronger Friendships: Daily presence helps your child develop and sustain friendships, which are crucial for emotional and social development.

5. Healthy Routine: Attending school every day establishes a stable routine, promoting better mental and physical health.

AUGUST

26th Popsicles in the Park

SEPTEMBER

3rd First Day of School

5th Open House 5PM - 6:30PM

20th Family Movie Night

23rd Picture Day

OCTOBER

11th Harvest Fest (18th rain day)

21st-25th Fall Book Fair

24th Elementary/Middle School Early Release- Conferences

NOVEMBER

5th NO SCHOOL for Students

11th Picture Retake

26th Early Release District-wide – End of Trimester 1

27th-29th NO SCHOOL for Students or Staff – Thanksgiving Break

DECEMBER

6th Holiday Hunt

12th Christmas Concert

16th-20th Santa Shop

23rd Holiday Break Begins

JANUARY

6th Classes Resume

20th Monday NO SCHOOL for Students

FEBRUARY

13th Elementary/Middle School Early Release – Conferences

17th Monday NO SCHOOL – Mid Winter Break

21st Daddy Daughter Dance

MARCH

3rd-7th Spring Book Fair

6th Family Literacy Night

20th Concert

24th-28th NO SCHOOL – Spring Break

31st Classes Resume

APRIL

3rd- Paraprofessional Appreciation Day

10th Kindergarten Round Up

18th NO SCHOOL - Good Friday

23rd Administrative Assistant Day

25th KINDERGARTEN NO SCHOOL - Day in the life of a Kindergartener

MAY

1st Principals Day

2nd Fun Run (9th rain day)

4th Chalk the walk

5th-9th Staff appreciation week

15th Spring Concert

23rd Field Day (30th rain day)

26th NO SCHOOL– Memorial Day

JUNE

4th Fifth Grade Send off

6th LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Early Release

* Any medications students need to take during school (either prescription or over the counter) must be kept in our office and you must have the medication forms completed. Medication form can be picked up in the office. If your child will need to take medication at school, use an inhaler, or if there is the possibility of your child needing over-the-counter medication, please have your Doctor fill out and sign the form. As the parent/guardian, you will sign it as well. Lastly, please turn the form into the office with the medication in the original labeled bottle/box.

- Please make sure you call our attendance line ahead of time (283-4820, #1) and leave a message when your child(ren) will be tardy or absent. Leave a brief message as to reason.

It is IMPORTANT that you keep the office updated of any phone #, email or address changes throughout the year. AND you check your emails for important school related issues coming from Huntington office or the Superintendent

If your child has a fever they MUST be fever free for 24 hours before returning back to school.

Always check your child's daily school folder for anything sent home from teacher or office; or things that require your completion. Please make a habit to check your Schoology account also.

The Kroger Family of Companies is committed to community engagement, positive social impact and charitable giving at the national and local levels. Every community is unique, but our common goal is to partner with the neighborhoods we serve and help the people there live healthier lives.

One of the ways in which we do this is through our Kroger Community Rewards program. This program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Shopper’s Card. Here’s how it works:

1. Create a digital account.

A digital account is needed to participate in Kroger Community Rewards. If you already have a digital account, simply link your Shopper’s Card to your account so that all transactions apply toward the organization you choose.

2. Link your Card to an organization.

Selecting the organization that you wish to support is as simple as updating the Kroger Community Rewards selection on your digital account.

1. Sign in to your digital account.

2. Search for your organization here.

3. Enter the name Huntington Elementary

4. Select the our school from the list and click “Save”.

Huntington will also display in the Kroger Community Rewards section of your account.

3. Huntington earns.

Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. Kroger donates annually to our school based on your percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating Kroger Community Rewards organizations.

If you have any questions, please contact Kroger's Customer Service Center.

Athletic Season Passes can be purchased online at: https://riverviewschools.revtrak.net/

To volunteer in any capacity within the Riverview Community Schools, the link below for the VOLUNTEER CONSENT FORM must be completed.

• Must be completed at least 2-weeks prior to the event
• Must be done annually
  • Valid for the entire school year (you only need to complete once - not for each event)
  • Applies to all your students in the district