MB Hubbard Elementary

Hubbard Families,

What another great week at M.B. Hubbard! Our school has been full of learning, growing, celebrating, and making great memories. We continue to be so proud of the hard work our students are putting in each day, and we are grateful for the amazing staff who pour into our students every day. We also appreciate you, our Hubbard families, for partnering with us, supporting your children, and helping make our school community so special. There is so much happening at Hubbard, and we want to make sure you don't miss it!

Morning Arrival:
All families dropping off students before 8:00 a.m. must use the carline. Students should enter the building independently once they arrive.

Please remember that parents should not drop students off in the front of the school. The only exception is for families who have a Skip the Line Pass, which specifically allows them to use the front drop-off area. If you do not have a Skip the Line Pass, please use the regular carline. Thank you for following this procedure and helping us keep morning arrival safe, organized, and efficient for everyone.

One More Week Until the Grading Period Ends!
We have just one more week before the grading period ends. If you have questions or concerns about your child's grades, assignments, or academic progress, please reach out to your child's teacher and schedule a conference as soon as possible. Staying connected with your child's teacher is one of the best ways we can work together to support student success.

Please Read the Newsletter in Its Entirety!
Our weekly newsletter is more than just a calendar of events. We encourage every family to take the time to read it from beginning to end. We highlight our amazing students, staff, and student work, while also sharing important information from departments across our school.

You will also find polls and opportunities to provide your feedback and input. Your voice matters to us, and we want to hear from you!

Thank you for being an important part of the Hubbard family. Together, we are doing whatever it takes to make M.B. Hubbard a place where every student can learn, grow, and succeed.

Chasity Whitaker

Dear Hubbard Families,

Thank you for your support as we continue to smooth out our bus issues and process. Your patience and support matter greatly. Please don't forget that buses can arrive 15 minutes before or after the scheduled time. Be reminded that a parent or adult also should be at the stop when students arrive in the afternoon. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.

All volunteers must be 18 or older and not enrolled in any public school system. There is no charge for any background check. NCPS assumes responsibility for all background check fees. Please complete the steps below to ensure timely processing of your application.

Step 1: Read and Complete the application found on the Volunteer Portal to join the NCPS Volunteer/Chaperone Team. Access the Volunteer Portal by clicking here: VOLUNTEER PORTAL

Step 2: You will be contacted via email from BIB once your application has been approved or denied.

Step 3: Please know this process, depending on volume of applicants, may take up to 10 business days.

We will host a Career Day at MB Hubbard Elementary on Thursday, November 12th, beginning at 9:00 am. If you are interested in joining our Career Day and sharing your career with our students, please sign up using the link below.

https://forms.gle/3M2f113b9JVfefTX8

Please sign up by Friday, October 9th.

Our attendance policy has been updated and is being strictly enforced, so accuracy matters. Please make sure you child is at school on time. Checking in late and checking out early adds up to lost instruction.

Attendance Policy & Make Up Work Policy--MUST READ

📌Arrival & Dismissal

Parent drop-off begins at 7:20 a.m. All parents must use the car line until 8:00 a.m. Dismissal begins at 3:00 p.m., and we ask that all students be picked up no later than 3:30 p.m.

📌Carline and Pick Up Reminders

Safety is our highest priority at Hubbard! Please do not drop students off in the front bus area. Cars entering and leaving the front drive and parking lot while students are unloading creates a significant safety hazard.

Additionally, please do not leave students in the car line if there are no adults present to receive them.

Key Features

Live Map View: See your child’s bus location on a map, including its current route and stop location.

ETA Summary: Know when the bus will arrive, whether it is early, late or right on time.

Multiple Students, One App: Manage information for all your children through one app.

Custom Alerts: Get notified about delays, cancellations and transportation messages.

Direct Messaging to Transportation: Send messages to the district’s transportation team.

Data Protection: Your child’s personal and transportation data is protected.

Why You Need Chipmunk

Peace of Mind: Know exactly where your child’s bus is and when to expect it.

Save Time: Fewer calls to the transportation office because your answers are just a few taps away.

Track Your Child’s Bus Easily: Get updates and track all your buses through one app.

How to Sign Up

1. Choose Your District

When you open the app, you will first select your school district or enter a quick code.

2. Create an Account

Easily create a new account.

3. Add Your Children

Enter the required information to link your children to your account.

4. Start Tracking Your Child’s Bus

Access the Map, ETA and Alerts tabs to get all the information you need.

Download the App - Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

We had a students to receive PBIS Power Tickets for their display of kindness. Students who receive a PBIS Power Ticket receives 5 DOJO points!

Melyin, Thank you for speaking up and showing kindness when another student needed support.

🎉 What a week at MBH! Our students have been busy learning, growing, and showing off their new skills. From big breakthroughs to everyday victories, our Hornets are proving that they’ll do whatever it takes to keep moving forward! 🐝📚✨

🐝In order to provide continuing support for North Carolina’s youngest readers, The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Office of Early Learning has developed and released “Literacy at Home.”

Literacy at Home - Free Resources

This digital resource provides literacy activities at each grade level, pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Families and communities may access this resource for activities that specifically target the literacy skills of phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and oral language. When children grow in each of these foundational areas they are well on their way to becoming proficient readers.

Curriculum and Title 1 Night Presentation