Huntington Herald

Hello Huntington Families!

Happy October! 🍁 The air is getting crisper, the leaves are showing off their colors, and our school is buzzing with excitement—not just for pumpkins and costumes, but for Homecoming Week, too!

📣 Homecoming Week: October 13th–17th
Get ready for a week of school spirit, themed dress-up days, and fun activities! We love seeing our students show their Huntington Pirates pride! Please check out the PBIS Spirit week order below.

A couple of important reminders to help keep our school safe and running smoothly:

🕒 Dismissal Time Reminder
School ends at 3:20 PM. All students should be off school grounds by 3:35 PM, including the playground. We've had some incidents where students were still waiting well after dismissal without us being aware. Please make arrangements for prompt pick-up—your cooperation helps us ensure every child’s safety! 💛

🚫 Middle School Pick-Ups
Just a friendly reminder: Middle school students are not permitted to pick up their elementary siblings. We had several issues involving inappropriate language and disrespectful behavior toward other families during pick-up. Thank you for helping us maintain a respectful and safe environment for everyone.

We’re so grateful for your support and partnership. Let’s make this October one to remember—full of school spirit, smiles, and maybe a little candy too! 🎃🍬

Nicole M. Muñoz

Principal

Theresa Sexton-Grunwald

Administrative Assistant to the Principal

Huntington Elementary School

17752 Kennebec

Riverview, Mi. 48193

734-283-4820 ext -2​ ​

AARGH!!!

tsexton-grunwald@riverviewschools.com

Please view the presentation below to have a better understanding of Title I and how our school spends Title I funds, to gain your input on the documents for our Title I Plan, and as always to encourage your involvement at our school. When you are finished with the presentation, please read the Parent Letter which includes important information about our Strategic Plan, our School Parent and Family Engagement Plan, our Parent School
Compact, and our Title I plan. Finally, please complete the survey. We really appreciate you taking the time to understand all of this information and give us your valuable feedback.

1. HES Title I Presentation 2025-2026.pptx

2. Huntington Title I Parent Letter 25_26

3. Huntington Title 1 Survey:

https://forms.office.com/r/gWiMC3xnbu

OCTOBER

1st Fall Count Day

7th Chartwell's Farmer's Market (Huntington/Seitz)

10th HarvestFest, 6-8

23rd Elementary/Middle School Early Release- Conferences

NOVEMBER

4th NO SCHOOL for Students (Election day)

10th Picture Retake

25th Early Release District-wide – End of Trimester 1

26th-28th NO SCHOOL for Students or Staff – Thanksgiving Break

DECEMBER

1st Trimester 2 Begins

8th-10th Santa Shop (12/11 Make up day)

9th 2nd and 3rd Grade Christmas Concert 5pm

22nd Holiday Break Begins

JANUARY

5th Classes Resume

19th NO SCHOOL for Students (MLK Jr. Day)

23rd Boy's event

FEBRUARY

11th Spring Count Day

12th Elementary/Middle School Early Release- Conferences

13-16th NO SCHOOL – Mid Winter Break

20th Girls Event

MARCH

5th Spring Book Fair, Family Literacy Night and Art Showcase 5-7pm

6th Early Release - End of Trimester 2

9th Trimester 3 Begins

18th Kindergarten and 1st grade Concert 5pm

30th NO SCHOOL – Spring Break Begins

APRIL

3rd Paraprofessional Appreciation Day

6th Classes Resume

21st 4th and 5th grade Concert 5pm

23rd Administrative Assistant Day

28th- May 1st 5th Grade Camp

MAY

1st Principals Day

8th Color Run

3rd Chalk the walk

5th-9th Staff appreciation week

22nd Field Day

25th NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)

JUNE

3rd 5th Grade Send off

5th LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Early Release

A huge thank you to Mr. Yoscovits, our amazing Navy recruiter and proud dad, for taking the time to teach our flag safeties how to properly handle and honor the USA flag. Your patience, knowledge, and dedication helped us show true respect for our nation’s symbol. We’re so grateful for your support and proud to have you as part of our school community!

School Hours are from 8:35 – 3:20

Students may not be dropped off more than 10 minutes before school starts.

Breakfast begins at 8:10. If students are dropped off at this time, he/she must go to breakfast.

School ends at 3:20. At 3:35, 15 minutes after school ends, all students should be off school grounds (including the playground). We have had too many incidents where students have not been picked up and we are not aware of the situation until all students have left which could be ½ hour after school has ended.

Middle School students are not permitted to pick up their siblings from the elementary school. We had far too many incidents last year with extremely inappropriate language used as well as disrespectful behavior towards our parents waiting to pick up their students.

All students who have siblings at the MS and need to be picked up by MS students, will be walked by Huntington Safeties to a Meeting Spot at the MS after school. K-2 will meet their safety in the front lobby. 3-5 will meet their safety in the hallway behind the cafeteria, in front of the Maintenance Office. They will then leave with their siblings through the MS Auditorium Doors.

- For the safety of our students, NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED during drop off and pick up of students while you are standing outside.

* Any medications students need to take during school (either prescription or over the counter) must be kept in our office and you must have the medication forms completed. Medication form can be picked up in the office. If your child will need to take medication at school, use an inhaler, or if there is the possibility of your child needing over-the-counter medication, please have your Doctor fill out and sign the form. As the parent/guardian, you will sign it as well. Lastly, please turn the form into the office with the medication in the original labeled bottle/box.

- Please make sure you call our attendance line ahead of time (283-4820, #1) and leave a message when your child(ren) will be tardy or absent. Leave a brief message as to reason.

It is IMPORTANT that you keep the office and your powerschool account updated of any phone #, email or address changes throughout the year AND you check your emails for important school related issues coming from Huntington office or the Superintendent

If your child has a fever they MUST be fever free for 24 hours before returning back to school.

Always check your child's daily school folder for anything sent home from teacher or office; or things that require your completion. Please make a habit to check your Schoology account also.

SOME THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND:

* PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAR UNATTENDED IN OUR DROP OFF LANE (or in the striped areas)! NO STOPPING/STANDING/PARKING is allowed! Signs are posted. You may not stop your car and wait for your child to come to you in the driveway/entryway to our school. We need to keep traffic flowing. This blocks cars from being able to enter our parking lot and causes major issues on Kennebec.

Please park your car in designated spots and make sure you are there walking your child to and from your car. Students should not be allowed to walk across street to your parked car on Kennebec (accidents have occurred). Please meet your child at the playground or sidewalk.

*When school begins in September, all students will continue to be eligible for free breakfast and lunch as they were the past two school years.

As the school year is in full swing, our teachers and staff are working hard to get to know each of the children they’ll be supporting. At Huntington Elementary, we are deeply committed to doing everything we can to help every student succeed, and that includes paying special attention to their attendance.

We understand that there are many reasons why a child might miss school, and we recognize that every family’s situation is unique. However, we wanted to take a moment to highlight how important regular attendance can be for your child’s overall well-being and success.

While the most obvious reason for school attendance is to support your child’s educational growth, there are other important factors to consider as well. When students miss school, they can experience feelings of anxiety, especially when they return and realize they’ve fallen behind in lessons. This can lead to struggles with missed assignments and, sometimes, difficulties in reconnecting with classmates and social activities that they may have missed.

We also recognize that schoolwork can build on itself, and missing a day here or there can sometimes make it harder for students to catch up, adding stress and making the next lesson more challenging. Over time, these small gaps can affect not only a child’s academic progress but their sense of confidence and comfort in the classroom.

As parents and caregivers, we know how hard you work to balance everything, and we want to work together to support your child in every way possible. We’ve seen firsthand how attendance can make a meaningful difference for students—both in the short term and long term—and we want to make sure every child has the opportunity to thrive.

We truly want your child to feel supported, and we are here to help every step of the way. By ensuring your child is in school regularly, you're helping them stay connected and engaged, which makes it easier for us to support them in reaching their full potential.

To learn more about the importance of school attendance, please feel free to visit the Attendance Works Website at attendanceworks.org.

Have a great school year! Mr. Dishon, Ms. Brown and Mrs. Jones

1. Missed Lessons = Falling Behind: Even one day can mean missing critical instructions and activities, making it harder for your child to catch up.

2. Impact on Future Success: Consistent attendance is a strong predictor of academic achievement and future opportunities.

3. Building Resilience: Regular attendance teaches your child the value of perseverance and responsibility—essential skills for success in life.

4. Stronger Friendships: Daily presence helps your child develop and sustain friendships, which are crucial for emotional and social development.

5. Healthy Routine: Attending school every day establishes a stable routine, promoting better mental and physical health.

October 1st - Parent Club Meeting, 6pm in Library

October 10th - Harvestfest, Trunk or Treat

October 13th - Dining for Dollars @ Panera Woodhaven

Hi Huntington Parents & Families,

Did you know that those Box Tops you collect can make a BIG difference for our school? It's easier than ever to help raise money for Huntington with Box Tops! Join the fun and start collecting Box Tops today! It's a simple way to support our school while making your shopping more enjoyable. You can scan and earn money for Huntington!

Here's how to get involved:

1. Scanning: Use the Box Tops app to scan the boxes and earn cash!

Spread the word and encourage your friends and neighbors to participate too! Together, we can make a huge impact on Huntington Elementary.

Thank you for your support!

"Let's make Huntington even better, one Box Top at a time!"

The Kroger Family of Companies is committed to community engagement, positive social impact and charitable giving at the national and local levels. Every community is unique, but our common goal is to partner with the neighborhoods we serve and help the people there live healthier lives.

One of the ways in which we do this is through our Kroger Community Rewards program. This program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Shopper’s Card. Here’s how it works:

1. Create a digital account.

A digital account is needed to participate in Kroger Community Rewards. If you already have a digital account, simply link your Shopper’s Card to your account so that all transactions apply toward the organization you choose.

2. Link your Card to an organization.

Selecting the organization that you wish to support is as simple as updating the Kroger Community Rewards selection on your digital account.

1. Sign in to your digital account.

2. Search for your organization here.

3. Enter the name Huntington Elementary

4. Select the our school from the list and click “Save”.

Huntington will also display in the Kroger Community Rewards section of your account.

3. Huntington earns.

Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. Kroger donates annually to our school based on your percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating Kroger Community Rewards organizations.

If you have any questions, please contact Kroger's Customer Service Center.

To volunteer in any capacity within the Riverview Community Schools, the link below for the VOLUNTEER CONSENT FORM must be completed.

• Must be completed at least 2-weeks prior to the event
• Must be done annually!!!!
  • Valid for the entire school year (you only need to complete once - not for each event)
  • Applies to all your students in the district