Robert Hunter Report
March 27, 2022
Robert Hunter Elementary School
Mrs. Jessica Braynor, Vice Principal
Website: https://www.frsd.k12.nj.us/Domain/381
Location: 8 Dayton Road Flemington, NJ 08822
Phone: (908) 284-7620
Twitter: @RobertHunterES
March 27, 2022
Dear Robert Hunter families,
Happy Spring! Report cards are now open on Parent Portal for all grade levels. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you have any questions.
We can’t believe that it is already April next week - we have many fun activities coming up this month, including assemblies and family events. April is a month of many different holidays and family celebrations. To any families who are celebrating Ramadan, if your child is fasting, please notify the school nurse, Mrs. Cunniff.
We are looking forward to beginning our therapy dog program in April. As a reminder, please return any opt-out forms if you prefer that your child not participate in the program.
We had a wonderful response to the after-school enrichment program, and we are excited to be able to offer this program again. Although many of the programs have a waitlist, there are others that are still open! Please consider having your child try out something new! More information is below.
Enjoy the weekend!
Warm regards,
Mrs. Glaab and Mrs. Braynor
1st graders practicing for their assembly
fun in library
hands-on science in 2nd grade
This week's calendar:
March 28- Day 2, BOE meeting 7:00
March 29- Day 3
March 30- Day 4
March 31- Day 5
April 1 - Day 6
Health Office Communication
Thank you to everyone for adhering to health guidance in monitoring symptoms and keeping children home when they are sick. Our school nurse, Mrs. Cunniff, will be emailing families who have children considered close contacts in school. Please check your email to ensure that you receive this communication. If your child has not been vaccinated and has not had COVID in the last 3 months and is considered a close contact, Mrs. Cunniff will call those parents with quarantine information.
Lunch Updates from Mascios
Maschio's is pleased to incorporate Jersey Fresh produce into the Flemington Schools menus. In collaboration with Zone 7, we will feature a fruit and/or vegetable that is available during that month. Beginning next week, we will offer steamed Jersey corn with lunch at all schools. Next week's corn is from Dusty Lane Farms in Elmer, NJ.
On Wednesday, March 30, we will be having a Chef Day at Robert Hunter. Chef Igor will be onsite to prepare a free 4 oz. smoothie to be served with lunch. All students are welcome to come up to the serving line to pick up a strawberry banana or peach banana smoothie during their lunch period.
Dominos Pizza (Smartslice) will return to Flemington Schools starting the week of April 4. Pizza will be served at RH on Tuesdays. April Menus have been revised to include this offering.
2022-2023 Class Lists
Creation of class lists is an important responsibility that teachers, school counselors, and administrators take very seriously. A great deal of time and effort goes into creating classes which are well balanced academically and socially. Many factors are considered in making placement decisions. Because it is not as simple as placing a student with a teacher without considering all of the dynamics of each class and the individual and collective needs of the students, the Flemington Raritan School District does not honor parental requests for specific teachers. Parents may write a letter stating specific needs that their child has which may be considered when placing the student. The letter should state facts to consider and not request a teacher. Please submit any letters to Mrs. Glaab and Mrs. Braynor by May 1, 2022.
PTO Updates and Reminders
Afterschool Enrichment Update
We have had such a fantastic response to our After School Enrichment programs and several of our programs are full! There are still space in the following clubs:
KickQuest Martial Arts - Grades K-4- Mondays 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, & 5/23
Drawing Class - Grades 2-4 - Wednesdays - 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25- Please note we have opened this class up to 2nd graders due to space available!!
Mindfulness Club - K-4- Wednesdays 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25
Social Skills Club Grades 3-4 - Wednesdays 5/4, 5/11, 5/18 & 5/25
World Cultures Club - Grades K-2 Fridays 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, & 5/27
To register login to:
https://roberthunterelem.membershiptoolkit.com
**Don't forget to checkout and complete payment to secure your child's spot, you should receive a registration confirmation/receipt via email**
The flyer with class descriptions should have been sent home with your child or can be found here. Any questions contact us at roberthunterpto@gmail.com!
Robbie Raccoon's Summer Enrichment Camp - Sign up now for Summer fun!
Our Robert Hunter Summer Enrichment camp for students entering grades 1-5 is back! Sign up for 1 week or all 5! We even have a week of Afternoon Lunch Bunch and Literacy too! Registration is now open online through our Membership Toolkit Site:
https://roberthunterelem.membershiptoolkit.com/
View our full camp flyer with details about the program HERE!
Contact Allison Pelletier at atdpelletier@gmail.com with any questions!
RH PTO Family Skate Night - Sunday April 3rd, 4:30-6:30pm
Join us for a fun evening of skating at the Frenchtown Roller Rink! Bring your friends and the whole family!
Discount admission available at the door, $7/person!
View our flyer HERE!
April Dine Out- Joe's Pizza - April 6th, 11am-7:30pm
Take a break from cooking and Dine In or Out to benefit the Robert Hunter PTO! Please mention RH PTO and bring the flyer found here when ordering!
The PTO Basket Auction is Coming - Friday May 13th , 5:30-7:30pm
Location: Robert Hunter School Blacktop
**Please look out for an email from your homeroom parents about class basket donations**
**Basket Auction tickets will go on sale in late April/Early May**
There is still time to donate and support our event! If you are interested in sponsoring a basket from your family, making a donation of items, or own/work for a local business that would like to sponsor a basket we would love
to hear from you! Please complete our donation google form ASAP to donate:
https://forms.gle/DBgXdQ2wvgLR5EMN9
Order Your Yearbook - Deadline to Order April 29th!
See the flyer below to order yearbooks!
The RH PTO Yearbook Committee is also seeking 1-2 volunteers to shadow the team this spring to learn more and help out with next year's yearbook. Contact our Yearbook Committee at roberthunteryb@gmail.com if you are interested in getting involved!