Robert Hunter Report
Oct. 13, 2024
Robert Hunter Elementary School
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
Dear Robert Hunter Families,
We had another great week! Picture Day was this past week. If your child was absent, the make up Picture Day will be Nov. 21. If you have any questions about school pictures, please reach out to roberthunteryb@gmail.com.
This past week was designated as the Week of Respect. Although we celebrated respect and kindness this past week, this will be a focus throughout our whole school year. Please continue to talk with your children about what they can do to show respect and kindness at school and at home.
We enjoyed seeing all our families at the PTO Trunk or Treat event! Thank you to our PTO and everyone who participated! We look forward to our other upcoming events, such as our Walkathon on October 25th and our whole school Halloween parade and class parties on October 31st. More information on these events can be found below.
As a reminder, this Tuesday, Oct. 15th, will be an early dismissal day for staff professional development. Our school day ends at 1:20.
Have a great week!
Warm regards,
Jessica Braynor and Lindsay Shirvanian
Pictures of the Week
Trunk or Treat
Thank you to Mrs. Hadzimichalis and her 3rd grade class for the Costume Drive!
Useful Links for Families
The Week Ahead
Monday, Oct. 14, Day 3
Conference Translator Request Form Due (see below)
After-school Clubs: I Can Draw Club, Stay and Play, Kick Quest
Tuesday, Oct. 15, Day 4
Early Dismissal Day- Dismissal at 1:20
Wednesday, Oct. 16, Day 5
After-school Clubs: Gaga and Games, Busy Builders
Thursday, Oct. 17, Day 6
Support Open House 5:30 (invited families only)
Academic Parent Teacher Teams 6:00 (invited families only)
Friday, Oct. 18, Day 1
Spirit Day! - Wear blue, white, or Robert Hunter Spiritwear!
After-school Clubs: Robbie’s Runners, Maker Space, Chess Club
Save the Date:
Oct. 25 - RH Walkathon
Oct. 31 - RH Halloween Parade (details to follow)
PTO Enrichment Clubs
After-school enrichment clubs begin this week. You do not need to complete a dismissal change form for clubs, as we have student rosters for all of the clubs. Please complete the form only if your child is NOT staying for a club that they are registered for. Staff will be taking attendance for the clubs at dismissal; however, you should still review with your child when they will be staying after school for their clubs.
When picking up your child from after-school clubs, please park and come to the overhang to pick up your child from the club advisor. If you have any questions about club enrollment, please contact roberthunterpto@gmail.com
Laminating and Copying Volunteers
If you are interested in helping with making copies/laminating for teachers please complete the form here.
Halloween Parade
We are planning our Halloween parade for 9:45 on Oct. 31st. Children should come to school in their costumes, should they choose to participate. As you are choosing costumes, please remember that plastic weapons, such as guns and swords, may NOT be brought to school as part of a costume. Additionally, please be mindful that scary or revealing costumes leave lasting impressions on young children. Your cooperation to keep our parade enjoyable for all is greatly appreciated. If you would prefer your child not to remain in their costume all day, please send in alternative clothing for him/her to change into after the parade. Families are invited to watch the parade on the blacktop if it is held outside. If it rains, we would need to move our parade indoors without family viewing.
Conferences
Parent conferences will be held Nov. 21-26 (These will all be early dismissal days). Teachers will be reaching out regarding open conference times later this month. If you would like to request a translator for your conference, please complete the form here by Oct. 14th. You only need to complete this form if you are requesting a translator.
STEM at Home
Ms. Tremel (STEM, G&T Math, and Stretch teacher) will offer STEM challenges for students to try at home. Check out the challenge for this month here. Please send a picture of your finished project by October 30. We will highlight some of the designs in our next newsletter!
From the PTO:
It was great seeing many of you at our inaugural trunk or treat! Sincerest thanks to our countless family and community volunteers for supporting the event! Your costumes, smiles, festive trunks, and candy donations were truly appreciated. We are grateful for your endless support of our school community and look forward to more fun ahead!
Walkathon - Oct. 25th
Walk-a-thon season is here and fundraising underway! Our "RH is the place to BEE!" walk-a-thon is coming up on October 25th, and we are excited to make this year's event our biggest fundraiser to date.
Please visit https://pledgestar.com/roberthunterschool/ now to create a family fundraising page (or view our flyer/pledge sheet HERE), and remember to share with your family and friends! Paper pledge sheets will also be coming home this week and can be returned to school along with donations.
This event occurs during the school day, and we're excited to be able to once again welcome parent volunteers to come cheer on the kids.
Click HERE to sign up for a volunteer spot. Please note that for safety reasons only registered volunteers will be able to join the event.
Contact Emily Soonthornchai at emily.macphail@gmail.com with any questions.Yearbook Sale - Ends Thursday, October 31
Order your yearbook and custom pages by October 31 and save 10%. Login at https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=10160407073332
Please reach out to the yearbook committee at Roberthunteryb@gmail.com with any questions.
NexLevel Kids Night Out - November 16
Back by popular demand, Robert Hunter PTO will be hosting a kids night out at NexLevel. Stay tuned for more details!
Picture Day Makeups - November 21
Lifetouch will be at Robert Hunter on November 21 to take pictures of students who missed picture day or would like their photo retaken. Please reach out to Bethany Pacheco at roberthunteryb@gmail.com with any questions.
Spiritwear - Available Every Day!
Check out this year's new spirit wear designs HERE and order today at www.roberthunterspiritwear.com