Hufford Junior High School Newsletter Home of the Mighty Trojans

Hufford Junior High School Newsletter Home of the Mighty Trojans

Hufford Junior High School Newsletter
Home of the Mighty Trojans
BASKETBALL
FUNDRAISER
The Joliet Grade Schools
Foundation is hosting a
“Hoops for D86” Employee Basketball Fundraiser on
Saturday, February 6th at
Joliet West High School
from 1:00-4:30 p.m. Come
cheer our staff members
that will be playing. Admission is $2.00 for adults
and $1.00 for students.
WELCOME 2016!
With almost half the schoolyear finished please start
looking at setting new goals
for the remainder of school.
We know you can achieve
it!
Attendance Matters!
Hufford is proud to announce that our student
attendance is up this
year! With PARCC coming up in a few
months, it is essential
for every student to be at
school each and every
day. Homerooms have
been receiving rewards
for their perfect attendance. Students are holding each other accountable for their attendance
daily. Keep up the fantastic work! Remember
that each student needs
to have at the very least
an 85% attendance rate
to participate in many of
the activities and field
trips that are offered to
our students.
Be sure to ask your
child who won between
the students vs. staff
basketball game. Good
times had by all who
participated! The fans
were great!
January 2016
Hufford Junior High School
1125 N. Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
815-725-3540
Fax: (815) 744-5974
Upcoming Events:
The 7th grade students
had a amazing time at
the Chicago Wolves
Game. True team
spirit was in full effect!
Popular Books for Junior High Students
Alex Rider series, by Anthony Horowitz
Wolf Brother, by Michael Paver
Artemis Fowl series, by Eoin Colfer
Seventh Tower series, by Garth Nix
The Alchemyst: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, by Michael
Scott
Fantasy League by Mike Lupica
Girl, Stolen by April Henry
Endangered by Eliot Schrefer
See You at Harry’s by Jo Knowles
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
PTA Meeting 4:30
1/5
High School Registration begins
1/8
Life Skills Field
1/11
I.E. Parenting
Session 6:00 p.m.
1/11
SIP 1/2 Day
1/13
Board Meeting
1/13
2nd Quarter Ends
1/15
MLK’s Birthday
No School
1/18
STEM
EXTRAVAGANZA
1/23
I.E. 6th Grade
Field Trip—
Midewin
1/22
Life Skills Field
Trip
1/22
Institute Day NO
SCHOOL /Parent/
Teacher Conferences.
1/28
Parent/Teacher
Conferences
1/29
WINTER BREAK REMINDERS
Winter break means a well-deserved break from homework and daily obligations. But before you
know it, the holidays will be over and it will be back to the bus stop. To prepare for a successful
second semester, don't let school skills like reading, writing, and math slide completely during
winter vacation. Try these family-friendly activities to keep skills sharp: read for pleasure, write
thank-you notes, have a family game night and let kids help with shopping.
In addition, please remember that safety in our schools is of the utmost importance to ensure
excellence in teaching and learning every day. Please note the following important reminders:
1) Remind your child about the importance of being alert while walking to and from school
or the bus stop and review the following tips:
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Always report unusual situations to an adult.
Never walk to or from school or the bus stop alone; always walk in pairs or groups.
Always leave a distance between you and any car that stops.
DO NOT talk to strangers.
If a person or vehicle is suspicious, try to remember what the person and vehicle
looks like and get a license plate number if you can.
2) Check your child’s belongings before they leave for school each day and know what
is in their backpacks. All types of weapons, including knives, pellet guns, box cutters,
look-alike weapons, drugs, alcohol, or tobacco are prohibited in District 86 schools and
busses. Immediate disciplinary action will be taken if any student is found to be in
possession of these prohibited items.
3) Harassing, intimidation, or bullying whether verbal, physical, or visual of any kind, that
affects students or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment is not
tolerated. Policies are in place to address these situations. School officials respond
immediately to a student who reports an issue and will inform you if your child is ever
involved in an incident. If you or your child observes or hears something that might have
an impact on the safety of our school community, please let us know.
Thank you for your continued support in protecting the learning environment for all
students. We wish you a joyful and peaceful winter break and look forward to welcoming
our Joliet 86 students back in the New Year.
PARENT SURVEY
Joliet Public Schools District 86 is always looking for ways to improve communication and
connections between home and school. One way for parents to learn about our curriculum,
services within the school and parenting topics is through attending parent workshops. In an
effort to plan workshops that will be useful and meaningful to our parent community, we would
like to hear from you about how we can best meet your needs and interests. Please go on our
district website to take a brief survey to assist us with planning for future events.
Calendar of Sporting Events
January
1/4
Boys Basketball vs. Coal City @ 4:30
1/5
Volleyball at Oak Prairie @ 4:15
1/5
Wrestling at Waldo @ 4:30
1/5
Boys Basketball vs. Gompers @ 4:15
1/6
Volleyball vs. Plano @ 4:30
1/7
Boys Basketball at Jane Addams @ 4:30
1/7
Volleyball at Hickory Creek @ 4:15
1/7
Wrestling vs. Gompers/Washington @ 4:15
1/11
Volleyball at Lukancic @ 4:15
1/11
Wrestling at Jane Addams @ 4:30
1/11
Basketball vs. Humphrey @ 4:15
1/12
Boys Basketball at Dirksen @ 4:15
1/12
Wrestling at Wilmington @ 4:15
1/12
Volleyball vs. Gompers @ 4:15
1/14
Boys Basketball at Liberty @ 4:15
1/16
Volleyball 8th Grade Tournament TBA
1/19
Boys Basketball at Washington @ 4:15
1/19
Volleyball vs. Washington @ 4:15
1/20
Volleyball at Martinez @ 4:15
1/21
Wrestling at Coal City @ 4:30
1/23
6/7 Grade Boys Regionals Basketball TBA
1/25
Volleyball at Jane Addams @ 4:30
1/25
Wrestling at Plano @ 4:30
1/26
Volleyball vs. Dirksen @ 4:15
1/27
Volleyball vs. Kankakee @ 4:30
1/30
8th Grade Basketball Regionals TBA
Noticias de Hufford Junior High
Hogar de los Troyanos
JUEGO DE BALONCESTO
PARA RECAUDAR FONDOS
La Fundación de la Escuelas
Bienvenido 2016!
La mitad del año esta terminado y este es un buen tiempo para alcanzar nuevas
metas. Nosotros sabemos
que ustedes pueden lograr
sus metas!
Públicas de Joliet será el anfitrión de "Hoops for D86" Juego
de Baloncesto del Personal Escolar para recaudar fondos el sábado, 6 de febrero en Joliet West
High School de 1:00-4:30 p.m.
Vengan a animar a los miembros
del personal que van a jugar. La
admisión es $2.00 por adulto y
$1.00 por estudiante.
La Asistencia es
Importante!
Hufford esta orgulloso
de decir que nuestra
asistencia esta mejor que
el año pasado! Con los
exámenes en la primavera es muy importante
que cada estudiante
asista a la escuela todos
los días. Las clases han
recibido premios por su
asistencia perfecta y los
estudiantes están alentando a los otros para
que estén en la escuela
cada día. Buen trabajo!
Cada estudiante necesita
85% asistencia para participar en las actividades
y excursiones de clase
que están disponibles a
nuestros estudiantes durante el año.
Pregúntele a su hijo
quien gano entre los
estudiantes y maestros
en el juego de baloncesto. Fue divertido para
todos los participantes
y espectadores!
Enero 2016
Hufford Junior High School
1125 N. Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
815-725-3540
Fax: (815) 744-5974
Eventos:
Los estudiantes de 7th
grado se divirtieron
mucho en el partido de
los Chicago Wolves.
Había muchos
fanáticos!
Libros Para Estudiantes
Alex Rider series, by Anthony Horowitz
Wolf Brother, by Michael Paver
Artemis Fowl series, by Eoin Colfer
Seventh Tower series, by Garth Nix
The Alchemyst: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, by Michael
Scott
Fantasy League by Mike Lupica
Girl, Stolen by April Henry
Endangered by Eliot Schrefer
See You at Harry’s by Jo Knowles
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
Reunion -PTA 4:30
1/5
Registro de High
School
1/8
Life Skills excursion 1/11
I.E. Session de
padres 6:00 p.m.
1/11
SIP 1/2 Día
1/13
Reunion de la Mesa 1/13
Directiva
Trimestre termina
1/15
Dia de MLK
No hay escuela
1/18
STEM
EXTRAVAGANZA
1/23
I.E. 6th Grado
Excursion Midewin
1/22
Life Skills excursion 1/22
Conferencias de
Padres/Maestros
No hay escuela
1/28
Conferencias de
Padres/Maestros
1/29
RECORDATORIOS DE VACACIONES DE INVIERNO
Las vacaciones de invierno significan un merecido descanso de los deberes y las
obligaciones diarias. Pero antes de darnos cuenta, las vacaciones se acabarán y estaremos en
la parada de autobús. Para asegurar un segundo semestre exitoso, no deje que las habilidades
escolares como lectura, escritura y matemáticas se deslicen durante las vacaciones de
invierno. Trate estas actividades familiares para mantener las habilidades de sus hijos: lean
por placer, escriban notas de agradecimiento, tengan una noche de juegos familiar y dejen
que los niños les ayuden con las compras.
Además, recuerden que la seguridad en nuestras escuelas es de suma importancia para
asegurar éxito en la enseñanza y el aprendizaje de los estudiantes todos los días. Tengan en
cuenta los siguientes consejos importantes:
1) Recuérdele a su hijo sobre la importancia de estar alerto cuando camine a y de la escuela
o en la parada de autobús y revise los siguientes consejos:
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Siempre informe situaciones sospechosas a un adulto.
Nunca camine hacia o desde la escuela o a la parada de autobús solo; siempre
camine en parejas o grupos.
Siempre deje una distancia entre usted y cualquier carro que se detenga.
NO hable con extraños.
Si una persona o vehículo es sospechoso, trate de recordar detalles de la persona y el
vehículo, y si posible el número de la placa.
2) Revise las pertenencias de su hijo antes de salir para la escuela cada día y sepa lo
que está en su mochila. Todos los tipos de armas, como cuchillos, armas de pelotilla,
cuchillas, armas de imitación, drogas, alcohol o tabaco están prohibidos en las escuelas
del Distrito 86 y autobuses. Se tomará acción disciplinaria inmediata si cualquier
estudiante se encuentra en posesión de estos artículos.
3) Acoso, intimidación o bullying ya sea verbal, físico o visual de cualquier tipo, que pueda
afectar a los estudiantes o crear un ambiente intimidante, hostil, u ofensivo no será
tolerado. Existen pólizas que dirigen estas situaciones. Los empleados de la escuela
responden inmediatamente a los estudiantes que informa/reporta un problema y le
informará si su hijo está involucrado en un incidente. Si usted o su niño observa o
escucha algo que pueda impactar la seguridad de nuestra escuela, por favor llámenos.
ENCUESTA DE PADRES
Las Escuelas Públicas de Joliet Distrito 86 siempre están buscando formas de mejorar la
comunicación y conexiones entre el hogar y la escuela. Una manera para que los padres
aprendan sobre nuestro currículo, servicios dentro de la escuela y temas de crianza es a través de
asistir a talleres para padres. Para planificar los talleres que serán útiles y con sentido a nuestra
comunidad, nos gustaría saber cuáles son sus necesidades e intereses. Para ayudarnos a
planificar futuros eventos, por favor visite nuestro web del distrito para tomar una breve
encuesta.
Calendario de Eventos
Enero
1/4
Boys Basketball vs. Coal City @ 4:30
1/5
Volleyball at Oak Prairie @ 4:15
1/5
Wrestling at Waldo @ 4:30
1/5
Boys Basketball vs. Gompers @ 4:15
1/6
Volleyball vs. Plano @ 4:30
1/7
Boys Basketball at Jane Addams @ 4:30
1/7
Volleyball at Hickory Creek @ 4:15
1/7
Wrestling vs. Gompers/Washington @ 4:15
1/11
Volleyball at Lukancic @ 4:15
1/11
Wrestling at Jane Addams @ 4:30
1/11
Basketball vs. Humphrey @ 4:15
1/12
Boys Basketball at Dirksen @ 4:15
1/12
Wrestling at Wilmington @ 4:15
1/12
Volleyball vs. Gompers @ 4:15
1/14
Boys Basketball at Liberty @ 4:15
1/16
Volleyball 8th Grade Tournament TBA
1/19
Boys Basketball at Washington @ 4:15
1/19
Volleyball vs. Washington @ 4:15
1/20
Volleyball at Martinez @ 4:15
1/21
Wrestling at Coal City @ 4:30
1/23
6/7 Grade Boys Regionals Basketball TBA
1/25
Volleyball at Jane Addams @ 4:30
1/25
Wrestling at Plano @ 4:30
1/26
Volleyball vs. Dirksen @ 4:15
1/27
Volleyball vs. Kankakee @ 4:30
1/30
8th Grade Basketball Regionals TBA