November Newsletter

Dear Hunley Park Families,

As we transition into the fall season, we want to keep you informed about all the exciting activities that took place in October and share updates about Hunley Park.

First, I’m thrilled to announce that the SC Report Cards for each school are now available. We are proud to maintain our "Good" school rating and continue to show growth in reading and math, improving from an average rating in academic achievement last year to a good rating this year. You can find the SC Report for this year here. Let’s celebrate this achievement together!

In October, we held our first house meeting and celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month. Our scholars have been diving into a variety of subjects, including fairy tales, the five senses, the human body, different lands, animal classifications, personal narratives, empires, and ancient civilizations. The vocabulary and knowledge our students are acquiring are truly impressive!

We wrapped up the month with our Pumpkin Book Character Parade, Trunk or Treat hosted by Altruismo, and a screening of the movie *Coco*, coordinated by our parent liaisons and bilingual secretary.

As we conclude this month and the first quarter, please take a moment to review your child’s report card and feel free to schedule a meeting with their teacher if you have any concerns.

Looking ahead to November, we have some exciting events planned! Please learn more about those events featured in this month's newsletter. Thank you for being an integral part of our Hunley Park community. Your support and involvement make a significant difference in our children’s education and overall experience. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!

Warm regards,

Dr. Gethers

Prinicpal

• November 1: CD Tree Unit Celebration
• November 5: Election Day/ No School
• November 7: Kona Ice
• November 9: Tanger Outlet Music Performance
• November 11: Veterans Day Assembly/Progress Reports Distributed
• November 12: Makeup Fall Pictures
• November 21: Thanksgiving Luncheon
• November 22: Career Day
• November 24: Parenting Workshops: Tough Conversations
• November 25-29: Fall Break

Parents, if your child has lost any clothing, please come to the school and check our lost and found by November 22, 2024. All unclaimed items will be donated or discarded after this date.

Charleston Area Urban League: https://www.ctul.org/

• Provides multifaceted programs for African Americans and underserved groups to achieve social equity and economic self sufficiency.

• Provides services for grandparents and other relatives who are caregivers for students

• Provides emergency food and clothes, dental. OB/GYN, GED, ESL

• Parenting Workshops: Tough Conversations

We will be hosting the first Tough Conversations next Thursday, October 24th featuring our own Brandy Parkhust! Please see the attached flyer and distribute it to staff and parents via social media, newsletters, car rider lines, etc.. The workshops are all virtual and free of charge.

• The Play Lab (Grades 3-5)

Nickelodeon has teamed up with Mizzen Education to launch the Play Lab, where students (grades 3-5) can become “Funologists” and create their own games! The Play Lab is all about designing cool new games from scratch, exploring creativity through play and learning valuable skills like problem-solving and collaboration. For more information, visit: https://www.mizzen.org/

• Operation HOME - wheelchair ramp: Please see attached flyer.

• American Cancer Society Voices of Black Women: Please see attached flyer.

• American Cancer Society CARES app: Please see attached flyer.

• Homeownership Information Flyer: Please see attached flyer.

At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents.” Jane D Hull

Mrs. Jimenez: patsy_castrejonjime@charleston.k12.sc.us

Ms. Grant: tierraj_grant@charleston.k12.sc.us