Robert Hunter Report
March 14
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 14, 2021
Dear Robert Hunter families,
We hope you have been enjoying this beautiful weather! We are amazed that spring is already upon us!
Our second trimester ends on Monday, March 15th. Next week will be our last week of cohorts and our last week of Blue Week/White Week. Starting the week of March 22, all cohorts will be combined, and some classes will be simulcasting to deliver instruction to both in-person and virtual students.
Our amazing teachers have been working tirelessly to prepare for new changes ahead. We ask that you are patient as they learn how to best navigate new technology and classroom arrangements.
As a reminder, on Monday March 15th, White Week Zoom “check-in” classes with homeroom teachers will not be held. Teachers will be preparing for the upcoming 3rd trimester transition.
Our students are continuing to impress us every day with their flexibility and positivity. We know that their last trimester will be strong.
If you have any questions about what your child’s schedule is for the upcoming weeks, please reach out to us or your child’s teacher.
Warm regards,
Mrs. Glaab and Mrs. Braynor
This week's calendar:
Cohort B Blue Week, Cohort A White Week
March 15 - No White Week Zoom “check-ins” with homeroom teachers
March 16-
March 17- After-school Clubs (Cohort B)
March 18- After-school Clubs (Cohort B)
March 19- Meal pick-up 1:30-3:00, Material pick-up ends at 4:00, Spirit Day - spirit wear or school colors- blue/ white, PTO Teacher donation drive ends (see below)
Transportation
When the cohorts combine, more students will be on our buses. Although bus arrival/drop-off times are not changing, transportation has asked new bus riders to be outside 5-10 minutes early and to anticipate possible delays during the beginning of our new schedule .
We are asking that all in-person families complete the following survey. This survey is not for the transportation department but is information gathering for our school, so we can best plan for orderly and safe arrival/dismissal procedures.
Please complete this QUICK survey here.
Thank you!
After-care
An after-care program through the YMCA will now be offered at RH starting March 22. Please contact the YMCA for more information or to sign up your child.
Kindness Crew project
Our 4th Grade Kindness Crew has planned a great whole school project for March that celebrates the uniqueness of the individuals in our community. RH students are asked to complete a sentence strip with something about themselves that they are proud of or that makes them feel special. See their flyer below. Virtual families may pick up sentence strips at the school. Hybrid students will receive sentence strips in school.
School Crisis Resource Page
School counselors updated their community and mental health/crisis resources, which can be found at the link below:
Elementary School Crisis Resource Page:
https://sites.google.com/frsd.us/frsdk4counselors/parentfamily-resources
Effective School Solutions Newsletter
Effective School Solutions is a company that partners with our school to provide mental health and well-being resources:
See the Effective School Solutions March Newsletter here: ESS Solutions
PTO Updates and Reminders
March PTO Meeting - Save the Date! Thursday March 25th, 7pm
A Zoom link for the meeting will be sent out via email the week of the meeting.
Contact roberthunterpto@gmail.com with any questions.
4th Grade families - please see this message from the RFIS PTO:
Hey, 4th Grade Parents! We know it's hard to believe, but in just a few months, your 4th Graders will be entering Reading-Fleming Intermediate School as part of the RFIS 5th Grade class. We would like to invite you to become involved in the RFIS PTO. We work to support that community by planning fun events for the students and appreciation events for the teachers. Please consider joining our PTO Board to help shape your children's 5th Grade experience next year. In order to run, you must be a RFIS PTO Member, which you can do here: https://forms.gle/UzUAzkK15vUYhQBLA Details on the election process can be found below. If you have any questions/concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us by emailing: rfispto1@gmail.com
Fourth Grade Baby Pictures Still Needed For Yearbook!
If you would like your child’s BABY photograph to appear in the yearbook…
EMAIL PHOTOS ASAP ~ Please email photo to Allison Pelletier atdpelletier@gmail.com with the subject line stating “Yearbook Baby Photo”. Be sure to include your child’s name and teacher’s name in the email.
Save the date! Robert Hunter Basket Auction - coming on May 14th
See the flyer with more information HERE
Gertrude Hawk Spring Chocolate Fundraiser Now through March 28th!
The PTO will be holding a spring candy virtual online fundraiser. It’s easy to participate! Simply set up an account and share a link so friends and family can shop our Spring Catalog virtually. All online orders are shipped directly to the customer, no need to collect money. Visit the Gertrude Hawk Site HERE to create an account to start Fundraising! Our Organization ID# is 118019Click HERE to view the Gertrude Hawk Flyer with more instructions on how to get started!
Paint Party Farm Fundraiser, April 5th-April 9th - See flyer HERE
See the flyer below regarding Staff Appreciation Donation Drive:
Yearbooks:
Please see this letter from the yearbook committee:
We're reaching out to ask for photos for the yearbook. We are working to ensure that we capture this year's student memories. Homeroom Parents are helping with the collection of photos for the Yearbook Committee. Please share any photos of your child you may have from Halloween, First Day of School, Spirit Day, Pajama Day, Spirit Day or any holidays that you celebrate. Please send any Back-to-School photos or photos of your child in costume. Please include your child’s full name and class with your submission.The Yearbook Committee can be reached by email at roberthunteryb@gmail.com
Also, please see the attached flyer below with information for ordering yearbooks: