Robert Hunter Report

Mrs. Jessica Braynor, Principal

Mrs. Lindsay Shirvanian, Vice Principal

Website: https://www.frsd.k12.nj.us/Domain/381
Location: 8 Dayton Road Flemington, NJ 08822
Phone: (908) 284-7620

Absence Form

Dismissal Change Form

Robert Hunter Website

Lunch Menus

District Technology Website

Transportation Manual

Monday, Feb. 3, Day 3

• National School Counselor Week

• Building with STEM Toys Club

• MAP Growth Assessment results available on Parent Portal

Tuesday, Feb. 4, Day 4

Wednesday, Feb. 5, Day 5

• Global Play Day

• Wednesday Project Enrich

Thursday, Feb. 6, Day 6

• Thursday Project Enrich

• Greatness Kids Club

Friday, Feb. 7, Day 1

• 4th Grade Field Trip to The Davinci Science Center

• 3rd Grade Ellis Island Day at Robert Hunter

• Chess Club

• Harlem Wizards Game at J.P. Case

Save the Date:

We are excited to be participating in Global School Play Day at Robert Hunter on Feb. 5th! Global School Play Day is a day dedicated to reminding students of the importance of unstructured play. Play for students this age is fundamental, as it provides social learning, fosters creativity, and allows kids to just be kids.

We will devote at least one hour of our school day to unstructured play.

Please select one item/toy for your child to bring to school. Toys should not require batteries, electricity, or have a screen.

Please discuss with your child that they are responsible for their toys being transported to school, and to be brought home with them at the end of the day

Toy ideas for your child to bring to the classroom:

• Board Game

• Blanket

• Dolls/Stuffed animals

• Legos/blocks

• Puzzles

• Cars, trucks, racetracks

• Empty Cardboard boxes

• Art supplies

We are looking forward to a great day of exploration and imagination!!

To find more out about why we choose to participate in GSPD and the benefits of play please view Peter Gray’s TEDx video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg-GEzM7iTk

Check out www.globalschoolplayday.com for more information.

Please note that the Greatness Kids club starts this week.

As a reminder, students must be picked up at 4:45.

If you have any questions about club enrollment, please contact roberthunterpto@gmail.com

As part of our Kids Heart Challenge that will start next month, we are excited to offer our 3rd-grade students an opportunity to learn hands-only CPR from a representative from the American Heart Association. This engaging and age-appropriate session will take place in school on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

If you do not want your child to participate in this session, please email Vice Principal Lindsay Shirvanian at lindsay.shirvanian@frsd.us by March 1, 2025 to opt out.

Calling all Kindergarten students! Kindergarten registration is coming up soon!

• To register, children must be five years old by October 1, 2025. All registration information can be found on the FRSD website, and the online registration portal will open on February 10.

• Completed forms and paperwork can be dropped off at Robert Hunter from February 18-21. We will have in-person registration on February 18 from 9:30-3:00 if you need extra assistance. We will also have a Spanish translator available on February 18.

• When dropping off forms, please choose an appointment time for your child’s kindergarten screening. Kindergarten Orientation is already scheduled for August 20, 2025, so save the date!

• If you have any questions regarding the registration process, please reach out to Wendy Chambers in the main office.

As we move through the school year, we know that it can sometimes feel overwhelming, both for students and for families. One powerful tool that we can all use to help manage stress and encourage emotional well-being is mindfulness. Mindfulness is the practice of being present in the moment, paying attention to thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations without judgment. It can help children and adults become more aware of their emotions, reduce anxiety, and improve focus. Incorporating mindfulness into your family's routine doesn't have to be complicated; it can be as simple as taking a few moments to slow down and focus on the present. By doing so, we can help our children build resilience, emotional awareness, and coping skills that will serve them for years to come.

Throughout the week of February 3-7, our students and staff will be honoring National School Counseling Week by challenging themselves to take a few moments each day to practice mindfulness. See the challenge here. Encourage your children to share these mindful moments at home with your family!

All items in Lost and Found will be donated on Tuesday. Please have your child stop by the table if he or she has lost something.

Valentine’s Day parties are held in PreK-2 classrooms, and Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged in all grade levels. Your child’s teacher will provide any information needed.

If you have any Valentine’s Day card packages that you would like to donate to families in need, please drop them off in the main office. Thank you!

Please visit Dr. McGann's website with information and updates on the 2025-2026 budget. There will be another Town Hall with Dr. McGann on January 27, 2025.

We encourage families to take some time to recognize our fantastic staff members throughout the school year. You can use the Google form here to submit a Robbie’s Recognition for a staff member, and we will read aloud your recognition to our staff. You can either add your name or recognize a staff member anonymously.

PTO Board Positions Available

We are currently looking for passionate and committed parents to fill the following board positions:

Robbie Raccoon's Adventure Camp - Register by May 30th

Teachers and support staff invite young adventurers to join them at Robert Hunter this summer. Register RH students entering first to fourth grade for 1 to 6 weeks of summer enrichment at https://roberthunterelem.membershiptoolkit.com/

Harlem Wizards - February 7th

Wizards Tickets Are Sold Out! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets!

Though you can no longer secure a seat, you can gain entry to the game by signing up to volunteer HERE.

Attendants can donate to concessions HERE and pre-order pizza for the game HERE. Please reach out to Michele Mozingo at moussenme@yahoo.com with any questions.

Family Olympics - February 21st

Robert Hunter staff members are hard at work preparing for Family Olympics!! Please sign up to contibute to the concession stand HERE.

Day at the Movies - February 23

Hillsborough cinemas will be hosting a private screening of Dog Man for Robert Hunter friends and family on February 23rd at 11am. Order tickets while supplies last at https://roberthunterelem.membershiptoolkit.com/. Please contact Megan Pacyna at RobertHunterPTO@gmail.com with any questions.

PTO Meeting - March 11

Please join us in the cafeteria for our next PTO meeting on March 11th at 6:30pm. The meeting will be focused on assembling and wrapping baskets for the upcoming basket auction. We hope you can join us! All attendants will be entered into a raffle to win an after school club session or free admission to the upcoming rollerskating night in Frenchtown on March 23rd.

Spaghetti Dinner - March 21

Our 3rd Annual Spaghetti dinner night will be held in the cafeteria of Robert Hunter on Friday, March 21st.

Fourth graders will have the unique opportunity to seat guests, take orders and serve family and friends! Stay tuned for more details from the 4th grade events committee!

Robbie's Skate Night - March 23

Save the date for our annual skate night at Frenchtown roller rink on Sunday, March 23rd at 4:30pm. Additional details will be published in an event flyer soon.

Basket Auction - April 11

Save the Date for one of our most important fundraisers of the year! Our Annual PTO Basket Auction is Friday, April 11th!

Yearbook

Order your yearbook and custom pages. Login at https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=10160407073332

Please reach out to the yearbook committee at Roberthunteryb@gmail.com with any questions.