Huber Street School

Hello Bears!

It is hard to believe we are already stepping into November! The school year is flying by, but thanks to our students, staff, and community, we are off to a great start.

We have a busy month ahead. School will be closed for Fall Break from Monday, November 2nd through Friday, November 6th, with classes resuming on Monday, November 9th. On Wednesday, November 11th, we will gather to honor our community's heroes during our 4th Grade Veterans Day Assembly and the 5th Grade Field of Flags ceremony.

The fun continues the following week with our annual 2nd & 3rd Grade Turkey Trot Dance on Tuesday, November 17th. Looking toward the end of the month, Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on November 23rd and 24th, and please note that we will have one-session days from November 23rd through November 25th. School will then be closed on Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th for Thanksgiving Break.

With November comes a noticeable drop in temperature, so as the weather turns crisp, please make sure your child comes to school wearing appropriate outerwear (warm coats, hats, and gloves) so they can stay comfortable and fully enjoy outdoor recess.

I'd be remiss if I didn't thank our wonderful PTA, along with Mayor Mike and the Town Council, for making our recent Pumpkin Patch an amazing experience for our students. Thank you all for your and support in making our school community so strong.

Happy Halloween, have a wonderful Fall Break, and May the Force be with you!

During New Jersey’s Week of Respect in October, the Huber Street School community came together to celebrate the importance of respect, kindness, and creating a safe and welcoming environment for all students.

Throughout the week, Mrs. Viggiano visited classrooms and the lunchroom to speak with students about New Jersey’s Anti-Bullying Law and the importance of recognizing and preventing bullying. Students participated in lessons focused on respect, kindness and the difference between everyday conflicts and bullying. These conversations encouraged students to think about how their words and actions affect others and how they can help make our school a place where everyone feels safe, valued, and included.

On October 26th, 4th and 5th grade students participated in a special assembly by the Secaucus Coalition and students from the Secaucus High School. This experience provided an opportunity for students to learn from others, reflect on the importance of positive relationships, and recognize the role each person plays in creating a respectful school community.

Additionally, our school proudly participated in the New Jersey Goes Gold and Blue Pledge, demonstrating our strong commitment to fostering a positive school climate and advancing the prevention of harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB).

As we reflect on Week of Respect, we are reminded that respect is more than a week-long activity. It is something we practice every day through our words, our choices, and the way we treat one another. Thank you to our students, staff, and families for helping us build a school community where kindness matters, differences are celebrated, and everyone belongs!

One important thing to remember is that communication is more than speaking. Every child has something to say, and every child deserves to be heard. AAC does not prevent children from developing speech. Instead, it provides another way for them to communicate and participate in everyday life.

As parents, caregivers, and educators, we can all help create a more inclusive environment by being patient, giving children time to respond, acknowledging all forms of communication, and modeling the use of AAC when appropriate. Even something as simple as pointing to pictures, using a communication board, or waiting for a child to share their message can make a meaningful difference.

Every voice matters. Every message counts. Every child deserves to communicate!

Our Student Government Organization is excited to announce several upcoming special dress-down days for our students this November! We kick off our celebrations on Tuesday, November 10, with Red, White, & Blue Shirt Day in recognition of Veterans Day. Students are encouraged to wear a red, white, or blue shirt, or a shirt featuring the American flag, along with their regular uniform bottoms.

On Thursday, November 12, students can stay cozy for Pajamas for the Pantry! On this day, students are invited to wear their favorite pajamas to school. In place of a monetary donation, we kindly ask students to bring in a non-perishable food item, such as canned goods, boxed items, or pasta, to support the Secaucus Food Pantry. If your family would like to contribute additional food items, collections will take place throughout the entire week of November 9.

As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, we have two more fun spirit days planned! On Tuesday, November 24, it’s Fall Sports Day—let’s go team! Students may wear a jersey or shirt representing their favorite football, soccer, baseball, softball, or cheer team, or show local pride by wearing Secaucus Patriot gear (uniform bottoms are required). Finally, on Wednesday, November 25, students can show off the colors of the season for Orange, Yellow, & Brown Shirt Day by wearing a shirt in fall colors paired with their uniform bottoms.

Thank you for your support in making these events fun and impactful for our school and community!

October was filled with wonderful memories, school spirit and opportunities to bring our Huber Street community together! From celebrating our hardworking custodians to enjoying our annual Pumpkin Patch, we loved seeing our Bears make special memories.

A heartfelt thank you to our families, volunteers, staff and community supporters for helping make these events possible!

On October 2, we celebrated our amazing custodians with a little treat to show our appreciation for everything they do! Their hard work and dedication help keep Huber Street School clean, safe and welcoming for our students and staff every day. Thank you for all that you do!

Thank you to everyone who attended our October PTA meeting! We truly appreciate your time, ideas and continued support.

As a reminder, we encourage all families to become PTA members and get involved whenever possible. Whether you can volunteer for an hour or help at an entire event, every bit of your time makes a difference. Together, we can continue creating wonderful experiences for our Huber Street Bears!

Our annual Huber Street Pumpkin Patch was a wonderful success! Our Bears enjoyed picking out their very own pumpkins and celebrating this special fall tradition with their classmates. Each student also received a pumpkin squishy to take home!

A very special thank you to Mayor Mike Gonnelli and the Town Council for their generous donation and continued support. Your kindness helps make this beloved tradition possible and brings so much joy to our students each year!

Join us on November 20 from 7–9 PM at The Craft Clique for a fun evening of painting, creativity, and community, all while supporting the Huber Street PTA!

No painting experience is needed, and all supplies are included. The cost is $40 per person. We hope you'll join us for a wonderful night supporting our Bears!

Don't forget that our Huber Street Spirit Wear Store is open all year round!

With the colder months approaching, now is the perfect time to stock up on your favorite Huber Street gear and show off your Bear pride. Stay warm, stay cozy, and represent our school in style!

Thank you to all our Huber Street families, teachers, staff, volunteers, and community supporters for another wonderful month! Your kindness, generosity and involvement make our school community so special.

Here's to more fun, friendship, and unforgettable memories at Huber Street School! Go Bears!

Huber St School’s Kindergarten put their nursery rhyme knowledge to the test with fun-filled Olympics! Students participated in activities, singing, rhyming, moving, and working together! From reciting favorite nursery rhymes to participating in exciting challenges, our students showed off all they have learned while having a blast!

We celebrated all the classic rhymes we’ve been learning with fun, themed games and activities. The children jumped over candlesticks like Jack Be Nimble, ran up the hill like Jack and Jill, and raced Tortoise vs Hare. It was a wonderful day of laughter, teamwork, and learning through play! We are so proud of our students and all their hard work as they build a strong foundation in early literacy!

Thursday, October 29, 2026

On Thursday, October 29, 2026, Huber Street School hosted its annual Rubik’s Cube Contest, celebrating students’ problem-solving skills, focus and determination!

Our Rubik’s Cube Contest Results: John Bujowski in Mr. Millevoi’s class earned third place with an impressive time of 56 seconds, while Aedan Punnacherry in Mrs. Ingenito’s class secured second place with a time of 51 seconds. Taking first place and earning the back-to-back title of Huber Street School’s Rubik’s Cube Champion, Devansh Patel in Ms. Newcombe’s class. Devansh solved the cube in an astounding 20 seconds! Congratulations to our dedicated competitors!

So much excitement, so many great books, and plenty of new favorites waiting to be discovered. The Book Fair ran from October 13th through October 14th!

What a great morning at Huber Street School! On Friday, October 9th, our students and families joined Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller and local police officers at Trolley Park for our "Walk to School With a Cop" event. Everyone enjoyed the morning stroll right up to our front doors. Thank you to the Secaucus Police Department for making it such a special day for our Bears!

Monday, November 2, 2026 - Friday, November 6, 2026

Huber Street School will be closed for Fall Break starting Monday, November 2nd through Friday, November 6th.

Enjoy a safe, restful, and fun week with family and friends! We look forward to welcoming our students back when classes resume on Monday, November 9th.

Thursday, November 5, 2026

The Huber Street School Drama Club is holding a fundraiser on Thursday, November 5th at Uncle D's Ice Cream Shop. A portion of the proceeds will go to support our Drama Club. You can come see our students perform Frozen Jr. on May 18th and May 19th.

Thank you for your continued support!

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 11th! Huber Street School is proud to present our annual Veterans Day Assembly. Our 4th-grade students are excited to honor our local heroes through a moving reading of America’s White Table and patriotic songs. Thank you to all our veterans for your service!

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

On Wednesday, November 11th, our 5th-grade students will honor our local veterans and veterans connected to our Huber Street School family during our annual Field of Flags ceremony. Following Veterans Day, American flags will be proudly displayed in front of the school to pay tribute to their service and dedication.

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

It’s time to celebrate the season with some dance moves! Huber Street School proudly invites our 2nd and 3rd graders to the annual Turkey Trot Dance. It’s going to be a fantastic event filled with fun and laughter. The event is on November 17th and will run from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. See you on the dance floor!

Monday, November 23, 2026 - Tuesday, November 24, 2026

Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up soon! These meetings are a wonderful opportunity to connect with teachers, celebrate your student's growth, and collaborate on goals for the rest of the school year.

Conference Hours & Schedule

• Monday, November 23: Afternoon & Evening sessions

• Tuesday, November 24: Afternoon sessions only

Important Reminder: Early Dismissal Both conference days will follow a one-session schedule, with student dismissal at 12:30 PM. Keep an eye out for details on how to schedule your conference time slot. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 - Friday, November 27, 2026

Please keep in mind that Wednesday, November 25th, will be a one-session day for students (12:30pm dismissal), giving everyone an early start to the holiday. School will be closed on Thursday, November 26th, and Friday, November 27th, for Thanksgiving Break. We hope you enjoy a warm, joyful weekend filled with delicious food and quality time with loved ones, and we look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday, November 30th!

In accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:36-40b, New Jersey Law now requires policy that prohibits students from using internet-enabled devices on school grounds during the school day. The purpose of these requirements is to support a focused, safe, and productive learning environment for all students. We recognize that internet-enabled devices are an important part of daily life, but limiting their use during the school day allows students to remain engaged in instruction, interact with their peers and teachers, and fully participate in the school community.

The following expectations and procedures will apply for students attending Huber Street School:

During the School Day

Students are prohibited from using internet-enabled devices on school grounds during the school day. An internet-enabled device includes a smartphone, a smart watch, or other device capable of connecting to the internet. Students who bring an internet-enabled device to school are expected to:

• Turn off their device for the duration of the school day.

• Store the device in their backpack or other bag throughout the entire school day.

• Keep the device stored and turned off from the beginning of the school day until the end of the regular school day.

It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that their internet-enabled device is turned off and securely stored. Students should not access, use, or otherwise operate their devices during the school day.

School Buses

Students are permitted to use their internet-enabled devices on a school bus while traveling to school at the start of the school day or traveling home at the end of the school day. However, the following is strictly prohibited:

• Record audio or video;

• Take photographs;

• Livestream; or

• Post to social media

Before and After the Regular School Day

Students are permitted to use their internet-enabled devices on school grounds before the start of the regular school day and after the regular school day has ended. Once the regular school day begins, students must follow the requirements outlined above and keep their devices turned off and stored away.

Our Shared Responsibility

We ask parents and guardians to discuss these expectations with their children and to reinforce the importance of complying with the requirements. We also encourage families to make sure that students understand that the responsibility for turning off and properly storing their device rests with the student. Students who are in violation of this policy will be subject to consequences as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.

You can access the school menu here.

Student schedules, health screening, report card access, etc. can be found on the Realtime Parent Portal. If you have any questions, please contact our main office. You can access the Parent Portal via the following link. Parent Portal information is sent home with your child during the first week of school.

https://www.fridayparentportal.com/Secaucus

Full Session: 8:20am-3:00pm

• (Kindergarten is dismissed at 2:45pm)

One-Session: 8:20am-12:30pm

Delayed Opening: 10:20am-3:00pm

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT PICK-UP

The end of the day is a very hectic time when teachers are ensuring that each student is connected with a caregiver. We respectfully ask that you do not change your student’s pick up routine on a day-to-day basis. Understandably, emergencies and last minute changes do arise, but for safety reasons we ask that you help us to keep our dismissal procedures consistent for both our staff and students.

If you need to pick up your student early for an appointment, or special reason, they must be picked up before 9th period which begins at 2:15 pm (12:00pm on one-session days.) Last period often includes special area classes and time set aside for wrapping up activities and packing up for the day which makes it difficult for our security staff to continue to monitor the building if they are also being asked to locate and get students early from their classes.

Families are encouraged to complete the Free and Reduced Lunch application if they believe they qualify.

As in previous years, if you would like to purchase lunch, please replenish your child's lunch account by logging into the Pay Schools Central website.

Huber Street School and Clarendon School will be serving a more traditional and expanded lunch menu. Please be reminded that students will need to input their Student ID number when purchasing items from the cafeteria (as no cash will be accepted.)

We will make every effort to have our students go outside for recess. Please make sure to provide your children with appropriate clothing for cold weather. Students will remain indoors during the following weather conditions.

• Snow, Rain, Hail, Sleet

• Thunder/Lightning

• Temperature and/or Windchill Temperature 32 degrees or colder

The Secaucus Board of Education requires students to wear school uniforms on a daily basis, including field trips. Students are to arrive at school wearing the appropriate clothing as defined in the dress code. The following is a list of clothing items in compliance with the uniform policy and information regarding this can also be found in the Elementary Handbook.

Please Note the Changes to the "Shoes" Section of the Dress Code

Approved Uniform Attire for Clarendon/Huber Street Schools

**ALL SHIRTS, SWEATERS, SWEATSHIRTS AND FLEECE MUST HAVE THE PROPER “SECAUCUS SCHOOL DISTRICT” EMBROIDERED LOGO

STUDENT DRESS CODE ATTIRE OPTIONS:

Tops:

• Polo Shirt - Red/White/Navy: Short Sleeve/Long Sleeve

• Turtle Neck - Red/White/Navy (NO EMBLEMS OR LOGO)

• Sweater - Red/White/Navy: V-neck, Crew neck, Cardigan or Vest

• Sweat Shirt - Red/White/Navy: Crew Neck (NO HOOD)

• Fleece - Red/Navy: Zippered Front or Pullover (NO HOOD)

• Jumper - Navy/Khaki: Cotton/Cotton-Polyester

• Peter Pan Blouse - White (NO LOGO)

Bottoms:

• Pants - Navy/Khaki: Cotton/Cotton-Polyester (NO CARGO PANTS OR LEGGINGS)

• Shorts - Navy/Khaki: Cotton/Cotton-Polyester

• Skirt - Navy/Khaki: Cotton/Cotton-Polyester

• Skort - Navy/Khaki: Cotton/Cotton-Polyester

• Capris - Navy/Khaki: Cotton/Cotton-Polyester

• Socks & Tights - Navy/Khaki/White/Red, Solid Color

Shoes:

ALL shoes must be securely fastened with a backing to the feet. Sneakers are strongly recommended for everyday use.

• Flip-flops, open toed shoes, slippers, and slide shoes are NOT permitted.

• Crocs are permitted ONLY in “sport mode”, meaning the pivoting heel strap must be utilized when worn.

• Uggs boots or shoes are permitted, but NOT slippers or slides (all shoes must have a back).

**Please note:

All students are permitted to wear knee length shorts until October 31st and again in the spring beginning April 15th, in a docker style in navy or khaki. Athletic shorts should reach the end of the finger tip in length.

Huber Street School is an elementary school in Secaucus, NJ that educates students from Kindergarten through 5th grade. Huber Street School has been educating Secaucus students since 1910.

Huber Street School

1520 Paterson Plank Road

Secaucus, NJ 07094

201-974-2053