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BHS 9th Grade Welcome Night

May 8, 2018 By mvirun Leave a Comment

Thursday, May 31, 6:30pm

Please join us as we welcome the incoming 9th graders and their families to Burlington High School.

You will hear a little bit about the way we do things at BHS, and also have a chance to ask questions, tour the building and meet many staff members who work with 9th graders.

We will have drinks and light snacks.

Where: BHS Auditorium
When: May 31, 6:30 pm
Who: Incoming: 9th graders and their Parents/ Guardians

For questions call: 802-864-8581|
Need help with transportation?
Email: seahorsepride@gmail.com
Need interpreter? Call 288-6048

Important End of Year Dates at Hunt

May 7, 2018 By mvirun Leave a Comment

Hi Hunt Families – the end of year is fast approaching and important dates are coming up, including 2 early release days at Hunt, so check out this list – as published in the May Newsletter. The last months of school can be a whirlwind, so hold onto your hats! PTO activities also included at the end of this email – and volunteers slots!

Hunt Middle School End of the Year Dates:

May 16 – Band Concert, 7:00 Hunt Auditorium (students arrive at 6pm)
May 21 – 8th Science test
May 23 – Orchestra Concert, 7:00 Hunt Auditorium (students arrive 6pm)
May 24 – 5th grade parent/guardian orientation in the evening
May 25 – Early release (half day) for HMS, all students dismissed at 12:00
May 30 – Choral Concert, 7:00 Hunt Auditorium (students arrive 6pm)
June 7- 8th grade end of the year trip
June 13 – Early Release from School (half day) for 6th and 7th graders only, dismissal at 12:00
June 13 – 8th graders practice for Promotion Ceremony in the morning/
June 13 – 8th grade Promotion Ceremony at 1:00 pm Hunt Auditorium w/reception following
June 13 – 8th grade dance 7:00 – 9:00 pm at HMS
June 14 – Last day of school (8th graders have no school) – 6th and 7th graders dismissed at 12:00

PTO Activities & Volunteer needs:

Wed, May 9th – 8th grade end of year activities planning meeting – assess volunteer needs to lend support. All welcome – 6:30 – 8:00pm at Smitty’s Pub, North Ave.
Teacher & Staff Appreciation – stay tuned for details! Time to show how thankful we are for our amazing teachers & staff at Hunt!
The PTO is hosting bake sales at the Band & Choral concerts, May 16 & 23rd. Please donate baked goods & treats to fill the tables! – drop off the night of the concert, or day of!
Parent / Guardian volunteers needed at the 5th Grade Parent Orientation night on May 24th! Greet incoming families, answer questions, help with email sign-up. Time: TBD
6th & 7th Grade Parents / Guardians – volunteers needed to help with the 8th grade Promotion Ceremony prep and reception! (This allows 8th grade families to enjoy the activities.)
Front Garden Clean up – beautiful front garden landscaping at Hunt needs spring spruce up! Volunteers needed for 30 minute/1 hour or any time you can give!

Helen Rock

HMS PTO Pres.

Email Helen Rock at rockjonesvt@gmail.com if you can lend a hand for any or all!

Thanks!

Summer Program Available!

May 7, 2018 By mvirun 4 Comments

Check here for the list of programs available for the Burlington-Winooski Middle School 2018 Summer Program.

SBAC Testing

April 9, 2018 By mvirun Leave a Comment

Dear Parents:

A reminder to all that SBAC testing will begin for our students the week of April 9th. Please keep the following guidelines in mind as you look ahead to these days. Thank you for your continued support.

Send your student to school during testing! It is imperative that they are here and testing, as we have limited access to spaces and adults in the building to help administer the test.
Make sure students are getting a good night’s sleep.
Make sure students eat breakfast.

— From Brent Truchon, Technology Integrationist

Risky Business: Why Adolescents Love Taking-Risks & How We Can Help Manage It

March 3, 2018 By mvirun Leave a Comment

When: Wednesday March 28th, 2018 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm.

Where: Hunt Middle School auditorium

As a parent it’s not hard to conjure up this scary image: 110 mph on the highway, music blaring, open containers, four teens in the car…why do adolescents find drinking alcohol and engaging in high-risk behaviors so attractive?

Research on the adolescent brain clearly demonstrates that adolescents perceive and process risk assessment in ways that are remarkably unlike adults.

Michael Nerney, a nationally known expert on adolescent development, will offer new ways to think and talk about adolescent risk reduction including drug and alcohol use, sexual activity, and others.

Join the Burlington Partnership for a Healthy Community’s ParentIN Burlington program for an evening that will help you understand why teens seem to seek out trouble, and how to encourage them to take healthy, safe risks.

Parents! Families! Community Members!

February 13, 2018 By mvirun Leave a Comment

Mark your Calendars!

On Wednesday, February 21st from 6:00-7:30 pm Hunt Middle School presents “PARENT UNIVERSITY” an assembly put on by the Sweethearts and Heroes organization.

This is a bullying prevention program. “Sweethearts and Heroes is the most contagious and addictive message of bystander empowerment that will change a school’s culture and climate.” This is one of the most powerful presentations on bullying you will ever see.

You don’t want to miss out! Free babysitting will be provided at the school. Spread the word! See you Wednesday night, February 21st. Come early to get a seat.

March for Our Future

January 17, 2018 By mvirun Leave a Comment

March for Our Future. This is a march and speak out organized with youth in leadership positions. Our goal is to empower kids to take action against struggles locally and nationally. We kids need to take a stand. We can’t sit back and say the adults will do it. So come out and take a step in the right direction in Montpelier, January 20. See our facebook event for more info. If you are a young person or connected to other youth that would like to join the organizing team, please write to our email march4ourfuture@gmail.com with your name and some basic info of what you are interested in doing.

For more info our website is http://www.marchforourfuture.com/

Principal Coffee, February 2nd, 7:30am

January 16, 2018 By mvirun Leave a Comment

On the first Friday morning of every month, Ms. Scheidt meets with anyone who wants to chat. The discussion is driven by parents and guardians. During February’s Principal’s Coffee we will be reviewing our Title One Funding, Home School Compact and District’s Parent Involvement Policy. This is important and useful information for all parents. And of course there will also be ample time for chatting with Ms. Scheidt. The meetings are always in our library where you will find an assortment of pastries and hot coffee or tea. Sometimes a school board member also shows!

8th Grade Parent/Guardian Information Night Wednesday January 24, 20128

January 15, 2018 By mvirun Leave a Comment

Join us for dinner and an information meeting on enrolling 8th graders at Burlington High School. This is a great chance for parent/guardians to get their questions answered. Childcare will be
provided. This meeting is for parent/guardians not students, but the whole family is welcome for dinner. We will have a chance for students to visit the high school in the spring.

Click here for more information

No School January 15 & 18

January 5, 2018 By mvirun Leave a Comment

There will be no school on January 15 for Martin Luther King Jr Day. School will also be closed to students at Hunt, Flynn or Smith on January 18th, as it is an inservice day for staff.

HMS Parent / Teacher Conferences March 27th-29th